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Rescue Teams Sharpen Skills as Storms Hit Southern California
CASTAIC, Calif. — About 100 firefighters, lifeguards and other emergency responders from the Los Angeles area sharpened their water-rescue skills Wednesday at Castaic Lake.
County officials used the exercise to get out their Stay Away & Stay Alive! message, urging people — especially children — to stay out of flood control channels and local urban rivers, particularly during the rainy season.
The message comes ahead of a storm expected later tonight that weather officials say could drop between 2 and 5 inches of rain through Sunday.
Stay away from the rivers to stay alive, Los Angeles County Fire Department Capt. Derrick Chapman said.
Local swift water rescue teams respond to an average of 100 calls per year, with children ages 5 to 15 comprising the majority of those rescues.
The event was organized by the Los Angeles County Fire Department in conjunction with the county s Office of Education and Department of Public Works.
More than a dozen students from Santa Clarita middle schools watched as a Blackhawk helicopter hovered over a portion of the lake and dropped a wire with an orange capture ball in the water.
The rescuer and victim hooked onto it and the rescuer used hand signals to communicate with the individuals in the helicopter. They were pulled out of the water and then dropped onshore.
Several of the students captured the dramatic mock rescues on their camera phones before they got sprayed with sand from the helicopter s powerful rotors.
The students then watched rescuers on personal watercraft zoom through the water. Inflatable rescue boats were the last stop.
Fire officials stressed that rescue conditions aren t like the picture-perfect ones at Castaic Lake on Wednesday.
People need to realize when they go into the flood control channel, they are not only endangering their lives but also the lives of all rescuers, said Jason Hurd, a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman.
Fast-moving water filled with debris such as cars, couches and shopping carts makes a dangerous situation even more treacherous.
It s muddy. It s cold. It s dirty, Chapman said. You usually get sick afterwards.
If you do fall into a storm channel, firefighters say you should try to float on your back and point your feet down river. Once you have been spotted, you should not shout, which will help you conserve energy, they said.
Megan Badovinac, an eighth-grader at La Mesa Junior High School in Canyon Country, said she got the message to stay out of the water.
It s really dangerous, things like this, the 13-year-old Canyon Country resident said.
Hannah Langley, an eighth-grader at Arroyo Seco Middle School in Valencia, said no one should go into a channel.
It s not worth it, said Hannah, 13, of Santa Clarita.
The students were given county public service announcements and videos Hedd No Way Out and Danger! Debris Flow to share with their classmates.
The county s campaign also focuses on the dangers of flash floods, mudslides or debris flows in areas burned in the recent wildfires.
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2015-2018: Postdoc-scholarship (Gerda Henkel Foundation) / Research Fellow at imai foundation - inter media art institute, Düsseldorf
2013-2015: Postdoc-scholarship, University of Paderborn, Department of Media Studies
2010-2013: Research Assistant, Department of Media- and Cultural Studies, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
2009: Doctoral degree in German and Media Studies (doctoral thesis about photography in the writings of Walter Benjamin, published 2010)
2008-2010: Research Assistant, Department of Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Goethe University Frankfurt and Guest Lecturer for history, theory and aesthetics of photography, University of Bonn
2007/2008: PhD-scholarship (Kölner Gymnasial- und Stiftungsfonds)
2004-2007: PhD-scholarship (German Research Foundation / DFG) within the Research Training Group Zeiterfahrung und ästhetische Wahrnehmung, Goethe University Frankfurt
2003: State Examination in German, Art Education and Philosophy, University of Paderborn
1995-2003: Studies of German, Art Education and Philosophy, University of Münster / University of Paderborn
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Baba Baijnath Dham – Jyotirlinga
October 3, 2019 December 9, 2019 Chandan RaiLeave a Comment on Baba Baijnath Dham – Jyotirlinga
Lord Shiva Baba
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holy Vaidyanath Shivling is located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. People also know this place by the name of Baba Baijnath Dham. It is said that Bholenath fulfills all the wishes of those who come here. Therefore, this Shivling is also called ‘Kamna Linga’. Baba Baijnath Dham – Jyotirlinga
It is said for 12 Jyotirlingas that wherever Mahadev Sakshat appeared, they were established there. Similarly in the Puranas, there is also the story of Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, which is associated with Lankapati Ravana.
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Story of Baba Dham
Baba is said to have appeared everywhere Mahadev. Jyotirlingas have been established there. There is also a story of Baba Baijnath Dham which is associated with Ravana.
Ravana was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Once he was doing penance on the Himalayas to please Lord Shiva. During the penance, he was cutting his head one by one and offering it to Shivalinga. In this way he offered his 9 heads to Lord Shiva. When he cut off the 10th head and started offering it to Lord Shiva, Shiva appeared pleased and asked him to ask for a bride.
Ravana then asked for a boon that he wanted to take the ‘Kamna Linga’ to Lanka. Ravana wanted Lord Shiva to leave Kailash and stay in Lanka. Shivji fulfilled this wish of Ravana but also laid a condition. He said that if you put Shivalinga on the way, then I will stay there again and will not wake up.
Hearing this talk of Lord Shiva, all the deities got worried and went to Vishnu to solve this problem. On solicitation of the gods, Vishnu created a play. He asked Varun Dev to enter Ravana’s stomach through Achman. Therefore, when Ravana came to Lanka with a zeal and a shivling, he got a small glimpse near Devghar.
Ravana caught a baiju named Baiju wandering there, and went on a miniature bath. There was Lord Vishnu in the form of a cow named that Baiju. According to mythological stories, Ravana kept on miniature for many hours. Which is still in Deoghar as a pond. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Baiju installed the Shivling on earth. Due to this legend, this place of pilgrimage is famous by both the names Baijnath Dham and Ravaneswar Dham.
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When Ravana returned from the miniature, he tried a million to lift the Shivling, but he failed. After understanding this lila of God, Ravana got very angry and he went with his thumb on Shivling. After that the gods like Brahma, Vishnu etc. came and worshiped that Shivling. As soon as Lord Shiva appeared, all the Gods and Goddesses established the Shivalinga at the same place and praised Shiva and went back to heaven. Since then Mahadev sits in Devghar as ‘Kamna Linga’.
How to reach: –
By Air:-
Ranchi, Gaya, Patna and Kolkata are the nearest airports from where Deoghar can be reached by road.
By Rail:-
The nearest railway station Jasidih is 10 km from here which is situated on Howrah Patna Delhi line.
By Road:-
373 km from Kolkata, 112 km from Giridih, 281 km from Patna
By Bus:-
Direct and regular bus service is available from Bhagalpur, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Gaya to Deoghar.
Major Attractions: –
Trikut:– A beautiful mountain Trikut is located on Dumka Road, 16 km from Deoghar. There are many caves and waterfalls on this mountain. Devotees going from Baidyanath to Basukinath Temple like to stay on this mountain adorned with temples.
Naulakha Temple:-Situated on the outskirts of Deoghar, this temple is known for its architectural beauty. The temple was built by a follower of Balananda Brahmachari who performed penance at Tapovan, 8 km from the city. Tapovan is also an attractive site decorated with temples and caves.
Nandan Pahar:- The significance of this mountain is due to the flock of temples built here which are dedicated to various Gods. There is also a pool on the top of the mountain where people come for picnics.
Satsang Ashram:- This place is a symbol of religious faith for the followers of Thakur Aditachandra. Apart from the Sarva Dharma temple, there is also a museum and zoo. Baba Baijnath Dham – Jyotirlinga
Shravani Mela: –
This Shravani fair, which runs in the month of Savan, crosses the number of lakhs of Kavandis everyday. It is no less than a Mahakumbh. This fair, to be held in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is directly related to Sultanganj in Bihar. It is here that after taking water from the Ganges river, the Kanwariyas start the journey of barefoot Deoghar with the ‘Bol Bomb’ cheer. Baba Baijnath Dham – Jyotirlinga
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TODAY: Westboro Baptist To Protest Trump’s Adultery
Newsweek reports: Even the Westboro Baptist Church has had enough of President Donald Trump. The notorious hate group, which often pickets the funerals of dead soldiers and celebrities, plans to protest outside the White House after claiming Trump’s history of adultery puts the country in danger. The Dec. 4 demonstration will be focused on Trump’s philandering, although it’s unclear if …
Reese Witherspoon To Produce Westboro Baptist Biopic
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ORLANDO: Hundreds Form Human Chain Links To Block Westboro Baptist From Funerals For Pulse Victims
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As funerals for the dozens of Pulse massacre victims take place across the Orlando area, hundreds of residents are turning out to form human chain links to block Westboro Baptist Church from being seen by mourners. Immediately upon news of the shooting, Westboro issued a press release declaring their intent to go to Orlando. They’ve not yet been spotted, but …
Christian Extremists Celebrate Orlando Massacre
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Westboro Baptist Pickets At Scalia’s Funeral
This morning members of Westboro Baptist are picketing outside the funeral of Antonin Scalia, who “well knows and understands the folly and fatality of that Catholic Monster he spent his life time nourishing and worshipping.” Because, presumably, Scalia is now in hell with billions of other Catholics. Today’s protest is rather notable in light of the Supreme Court’s landmark 2011 …
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Todd Starnes Joins Westboro Baptist In Supporting Anti-Gay New York Mets Star Daniel Murphy
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Westboro Sings Kentucky Woman For Kim Davis [VIDEO]
As I reported early this morning, Westboro Baptist is picketing “adulterer” Kim Davis today outside the Rowan County Courthouse. Watch below as they adapt the lyrics of Neil Diamond’s 1967 hit Kentucky Woman. “And God hates her. She knows God hates her. Kentucky woman, she’s constantly changin’ her name.”
KENTUCKY: Westboro Pickets “Adulterer” Kim Davis
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More photos here. (Tipped by JMG reader Stephen) RELATED: Westboro is in the Bay Area to picket outside of the Google, Facebook, and Twitter headquarters. Yesterday they announced that they will protest at the funeral of “fag pimp” Robin Williams.
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Wild heading to Quebec tournament
Jason Simmonds (jason.simmonds@journalpioneer.com)
Published: Nov 28, 2018 at 12:41 p.m.
Updated: Nov 28, 2018 at 2:20 p.m.
Kensington Wild right-winger Reid Peardon carries the puck into the offensive zone during a New Brunswick/P.E.I. Major Midget Hockey League game at Credit Union Centre in Kensington recently. - Jason Simmonds
Kensington begins play Dec. 12
KENSINGTON – It has been a November to remember for the Kensington Monaghan Farms Wild.
Now the New Brunswick/P.E.I. Major Midget Hockey League team, which last lost a game on Oct. 14, is hoping that success carries into December.
The Wild, winners of nine straight league games, has gone 16-0-1 (won-lost-tied) in their last 17 games, including an exhibition game against the Notre Dame Argos and the Monctonian AAA Challenge tournament. After winning the Major Midget Division of the Monctonian on Nov. 18, the Wild was recently invited to participate in the 2018 CCM Midget AAA Challenge tournament in Chicoutimi, Que., in December.
“It used to be the Gatineau tournament at one time, and now it’s moved to Chicoutimi,” explained Wild assistant coach Duane Richards. “It’s the same as a Monctonian or an Ice Jam (tournament in Bedford, N.S.), only it’s a Quebec version.
“I haven’t had a chance to do a whole lot of homework on it yet, but it sounds like it’s the cream of the crop from the Quebec side of things, with some flavour from Atlantic Canada and the United States. It seems like it will be a real good tournament.”
The Wild will play single round-robin games on Dec. 12, 13 and 14, and hopes to qualify for the playoffs that start on Dec. 15.
“We play a select team from Quebec, play the Valley Wildcats from Nova Scotia and will play another high school select team,” said Richards, who is in his fifth season working alongside head coach Kyle Dunn.
Players excited
Wild rookie right-winger Reid Peardon of Georgetown says the players understand they have been presented with a very rare opportunity.
“Everybody was pretty excited because it is a huge tournament,” said Peardon, 16. “You are usually going to tournaments in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and maybe Newfoundland, but you never really get an opportunity like this.”
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Peardon is also looking forward to playing some new opposition.
“Having a 35-game season, you are playing the same teams six or seven times,” offered Peardon. “It’s nice to play different teams to see where you stand.”
Peardon and Richards both agree this tournament also is an opportunity for Wild players to gain exposure in front of scouts who normally would not see them play.
“It’s an opportunity for the kids to put themselves up against the best guys in Quebec that we don’t see in the Monctonian or Ice Jam,” offered Richards. “It’s a different group of kids to compare yourself against and put the measuring stick up against and see where we stand.”
The Wild returns to action with two important back-to-back league games this weekend. Second-place Kensington, which is 14-2-1 (won-lost-overtime losses), visits the third-place Saint John Vitos (10-6-1) on Friday night, before returning home to host the Moncton Flyers (15-1-1) in a potential first-place showdown on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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With farmlands still flooded, tractors march on July 4th in Ashland
6 months 2 weeks 1 day ago Thursday, July 04 2019 Jul 4, 2019 Thursday, July 04, 2019 12:06:00 PM CDT July 04, 2019 in News
By: Diana Fidarova, KOMU 8 Reporter
ASHLAND - The Annual July 4th Tractor Parade took place on Main Street in Ashland on Thursday, with families and kids looking on to see parade's participants and cheer them.
Michelle and Ben Prichard brought their kids - Brody and Garth - to Ashland to show them a parade for the first time.
Brody said she liked tractors, but the candy was her favorite part.
Ben Prichard said he finds it helpful that the community comes out and does events like this.
"It was a great time, and we appreciate the municipality of Ashland to have us here, putting this on for the community," he said.
9-year-old parade participant Alden Bullard was driving a tractor by himself. He said it's his third parade in Ashland.
"I feel excited to be in a parade," he said.
Bullard said his family has a problem with flooded farmlands.
Parade participant from Hartsburg Steve Van Drimmelen said there are "a handful of farmers" who own the land along the river and don't have flooding problems.
"It was a year to put hay for the livestock and to have it in winter," he said. "For what I've heard, the yield is almost twice what it was last year."
Drimmelen said he finds the event this year especially important, as it helps farmers to feel support from the community.
Director of Public Affairs for the Missouri Farm Bureau Eric Bohl told KOMU 8 in June the bureau doesn't have the exact number of farmers affected, but it's "been huge."
"In Missouri alone, only 18% of the soybean crop has been planted so far, and usually we had 100% by now," he said.
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Japan (Very Carefully) Drops Plastic Explosives Onto An Asteroid
By Geoff Brumfiel • Apr 5, 2019
Japan's Hayabusa2, seen in this illustration, has been probing the asteroid Ryugu since 2018. The spacecraft is collecting samples that will be returned to Earth.
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Originally published on April 5, 2019 6:45 pm
Early Friday morning, Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft detonated an explosive device over a small asteroid. The goal was to create a fresh crater that will later be studied by the spacecraft.
Researchers watched from mission control in Sagamihara, Japan, and clapped politely as Hayabusa2 released an experiment known as the Small Carry-on Impactor. The device consisted of a copper disk packed with HMX high-explosive. Once the mothership had safely moved out of the line of fire, the impactor apparently detonated, firing the disk into the side of the asteroid. A camera released by Hayabusa2 appeared to catch the moment of impact, which sent a stream of ejecta into space.
"It went flawlessly," says Harold C. Connolly Jr., a geologist at Rowan University in New Jersey and a co-investigator on Hayabusa2.
[SCI] The deployable camera, DCAM3, successfully photographed the ejector from when the SCI collided with Ryugu’s surface. This is the world’s first collision experiment with an asteroid! In the future, we will examine the crater formed and how the ejector dispersed. pic.twitter.com/eLm6ztM4VX
— HAYABUSA2@JAXA (@haya2e_jaxa) April 5, 2019
The asteroid is a barren piece of rock known as Ryugu, which measures less than a mile across and orbits between the Earth and Mars. Researchers believe Ryugu may be similar to the early space rocks that merged to make planets, including Earth.
"These particular asteroids are the precursors to what Earth was made from," Connolly says. Ryugu is rich in carbon, and minerals on its surface contain water and so-called prebiotic compounds that could have started life on this planet.
"Ryugu is a time capsule," says Connolly.
The impactor contained high explosives used to fire it into the side of the asteroid. This video shows tests here on earth.
JAXA /Jason Davis /The Planetary Society / YouTube
This is not Hayabusa2's first attack. In February, the spacecraft physically touched down on Ryugu and fired a small pellet into its surface. The dust kicked up by that opening shot was collected and eventually will provide researchers with detailed information about the asteroid's makeup.
But to really understand Ryugu, researchers also want to know what's down there, and that's why they created Friday's crater. In a few weeks, after the dust has settled, the little spacecraft will survey the blast site to see what lies beneath. It may even land a second time to collect subsurface samples.
The spacecraft is scheduled to leave Ryugu later this year, carrying its samples back to scientists here on Earth. On the return, it will eject a pod containing dust from Ryugu that is expected to land in Australia's Outback.
Early this morning, Japan's space agency dropped a bomb on an asteroid. NPR's Geoff Brumfiel reports it was done in the name of science.
GEOFF BRUMFIEL, BYLINE: The scene in the control room here on Earth was tense.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: So very few people are sitting down. They're all standing up.
BRUMFIEL: That's the webcast from Japan's space agency. Scientists and engineers were communicating with the spacecraft known as Hayabusa2. It's currently somewhere between Earth and Mars studying a small asteroid. The team watched as it released a copper disc filled with plastic explosives towards the asteroid, then quickly maneuvered to a safe position. Then the explosives fired, sending the disc flying into the asteroid's surface.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: And I saw some smiles...
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: ...And applause.
HAROLD CONNOLLY JR: It went flawlessly. It was perfect.
BRUMFIEL: Harold Connolly Jr. is a researcher Rowan University here in the U.S. who collaborates on Hayabusa2. He says the explosive projectile was basically designed to dig a hole.
CONNOLLY: The purpose of it is to move material from a deeper depth up to the surface.
BRUMFIEL: So it's not an open act of aggression against another planetary body.
CONNOLLY: It absolutely is not (laughter).
BRUMFIEL: Asteroids like this one have been hanging around the solar system for billions of years.
CONNOLLY: These particular asteroids are the precursors to what Earth was made from.
BRUMFIEL: And it's thought they could teach us a lot about the planet's past, even perhaps the origins of life here. After the dust settles, Hayabusa2 will study the crater created by today's explosion. It may even land and take a sample. Eventually it will return samples to Earth where scientists like Connolly can study them to learn more about how these asteroids and our planet formed. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Shining Lion and the World Peace Tribe
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Shamanic MC, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Shine Rilling is the founder and lead singer of Shining Lion the ever-evolving, cross-over, conscious reggae and hip hop group. With genius producer Oliver Newell, and a collective of singers, rappers, dancers and instrumentalists, they weave tribal rhythms, star frequencies, and indigenous wisdom into an experience that connects people to the source.
Shine is also the founder of World Peace Tribe, School of the Peaceful Ninja and the paradigm shifting movement practice Peace Sticks. Shine is a founding member with his brother Buffalo and Oak Tree, of the Black Feet collective, where the lyrical mastery and life changing messages are alive on the One Tribe album and freestyle recordings. He is currently a Resident Artist with Full Circle Farm in Ojai, California, where he recorded his breakout album One Love Vibration (2015), featuring vocalist Shylah Ray. This Spring 2019 Shining Lion dropped their new Album Rising Sun, inspired by a life changing spiritual experience with a Shaman on the Volcano Haleakala. They are embarking on the World Peace Tribe Tour, which includes West Coast Festivals, Nicaragua, Japan and Africa.
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Sandwich bread
New England Anadama Bread
There are many versions of how this bread came into being. They're all similar, but each varies slightly. The general consensus is that a New England woman named Anna provoked her husband — some say through laziness, others say from baking the same bread daily, or for not finishing her bread-baking. The husband either threw a bag of cornmeal at her and missed, but spilled it into the dough; or he grabbed cornmeal instead of flour and tried to finish her bread. He muttered, "Anna, damn her!"
The story's origin may be confused, but this simple loaf of flour, cornmeal, yeast, and molasses has graced New England kitchens for years. This hearty bread is great for sandwiches, and good with any number of soups.
1 loaf
3/4 cup (113g) yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons (43g) butter
1/4 cup (85g) dark molasses
1 cup (227g) to 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (255g) boiling water*
1/4 cup (28g) Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
2 cups (241g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 cup (113g) King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour
2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
*Use the greater amount of water in the winter, or under dry conditions; the lesser amount in summer, or when it's humid out.
Whisk together the cornmeal and salt.
Add the butter and molasses to the bowl.
Pour in the boiling water, stirring until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. Let the mixture cool to lukewarm, about 15 minutes.
Mix in the dry milk, flours, and yeast. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes; this gives the flours and cornmeal a chance to absorb the liquid.
By MaryJane Robbins
Knead the dough for about 7 minutes at medium speed of a stand mixer, until it's smooth. It'll be somewhat stiff, but still fairly sticky on the surface. Cover the bowl, and let the dough rise until it's just about doubled, about 1 hour.
Gently deflate the dough, and shape it into an 8" log. Place the log in an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan. (Want to bake a round loaf? See "tips," below.) Cover the pan, and let the dough rise until the center has crested at least 1" above the lip of the loaf pan, about 90 minutes.
Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake the bread for 35 to 40 minutes, until a digital thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 190°F. You may want to tent the bread loosely with aluminum foil for the final 15 minutes of baking, if you prefer a lighter crust.
Some variations of this bread include rye flour. Substitute 1/2 cup (53g) white rye flour for 1/2 cup (57g) of the whole wheat flour, if desired.
For a round loaf, as pictured above, shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased 3- to 4-quart Dutch oven.
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The King's Fund statement in response to Public Accounts Committee report on NHS Consultant Contract
Press_release details
Posted:22 November 2007
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Commenting in response to the Public Accounts Committee's report on the NHS consultant contract, King's Fund chief executive Niall Dickson said:
'The government promised that the new contract for consultants would bring benefits to patients, but so far these do not appear to have materialised. Today's report of an apparent decrease in consultant productivity since the introduction of the contract is worrying and raises profound questions about the effectiveness of the deal and what now needs to be done to ensure that it delivers greater productivity in future.
'Consultants are at the core of the NHS and deserve to be paid well for the work they do. But today’s assessment that consultants' working practices have not changed calls into question the rationale behind the combined pay rises, which should have delivered measurably better care and services to patients.
'Today's report echoes the findings of an investigation the King's Fund conducted last year, Assessing the New NHS Consultant Contract: A something for something deal? into the new contract. It found that a combination of rushed implementation, a serious underestimate of existing consultant workloads and a lack of national guidance made it difficult for hospitals to use the contract to bring about improvements for patients.'
The King's Fund report Assessing the New NHS Consultant Contract: A something for something deal? was published in May 2006.
For further information or interviews, please contact the King’s Fund press office on 020 7307 2585, 020 7307 2632 or 020 7307 2581. An ISDN line is available for interviews on 020 7637 0185.
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Making the case for quality improvement: lessons for NHS boards and leaders
At a time of significant financial and operational pressure, local and national NHS leaders need to focus on improving quality and delivering better-value care. We make the case for quality improvement and share lessons for NHS boards and leaders.
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John Toussaint: The executive guide to system transformation
John Toussaint discusses leadership approaches for lowering the cost of health care delivery and building a culture of continuous quality improvement.
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Three challenges and a big uncertainty for the NHS in 2015
The NHS faces three major challenges in 2015: preparing for the spending review, achieving much closer integration of health and social care, and ensuring that the NHS has the leadership in place to deliver the highest possible standards of care within available resources.
By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 1 January 2015
Radical changes are needed – my reflections on themes from the NHS Confederation conference
Looking back on the conference, Anna Dixon considers outstanding reform issues, including the difficult decisions that must be made around hospital reconfiguration.
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The Franklin Wilkins Library will be closed on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 February
New Hunt's House Library will be closed Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February
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If you have a King’s-branded ID or library membership card, there will be no restrictions placed on admittance. For details on how to join the library, or apply for a renewal, please visit our Joining the Library page.
Admittance under the University of London access schemes is restricted to Enquiry Service staffed hours, including re-admittance. Details of the scheme can be found at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/library/visiting/joining/unilondon.aspx
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Halted US-Taliban talks resumed in Qatar
By Khaama Press / in Afghanistan / on Saturday, 07 Dec 2019 05:02 PM / 0 Comment / 582 views
United States negotiations with Taliban restarted in Qatar on Saturday, a US source told AFP.
“The US rejoined talks today in Doha. The focus of discussion will be reduction of violence that leads to intra-Afghan negotiations and a ceasefire,” said the US source.
US peace envoy Zalmai Khalilzad arrived in Doha on Wednesday after meeting Afghan leaders and politicians.
Zalmai Khalilzad met President Ghani, CEO Abdullah Abdullah, Hamid Karzai and some Afghan politicians and public figures in his two-day visit to Kabul.
United States and Taliban had reached to an agreement in September and was at the eve of signing a deal that could led to Intra-Afghan talks between the Taliban and Afghan politicians and leaders, but it was stopped with a surprising tweet of Donald Trump, following an explosion in Kabul that killed 12 people including a senior US official.
President Donald Trump landed in Bagram airfield of Afghanistan in a surprise thanksgiving holiday visit and said the Taliban is ready to ‘make a deal’.
One of the key conditions of the Taliban to make a ‘peace deal’ is the full withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan.
Currently 16,000 foreign troops including 8,000 US soldiers are present under Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan providing technical support to Afghanistan National Defense Security forces.
The role of Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan was discussed at the NATO Leaders Meeting in London, which was held on 3rd and 4th of December.
The NATO Chief, Jens Stoltenberg in a press conference on Wednesday reassured that NATO will continue its supports to ANDSF as the peace talks resume.
“What I can say is that we are committed to continue to support Afghanistan. Because we strongly believe that the best way NATO can support the peace efforts is to train, assist and advise the Afghan security forces so that the Taliban understand that they will never win on the battlefield.”, Stoltenberg said.
Afghanistan government has set ‘Ceasefire’ as a precondition for the peace talks resumption, but the Taliban leaders have continuously said they are not going to talk with Afghan government, calling it ‘US-Puppet’.
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Arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996
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A quick guide to the arbitration process
This Practice Note provides a quick guide to the arbitration process while recognising that there is no set framework or order for arbitration proceedings. For an...
AA 1996—appealing the award—appealing on a point of law (s 69)
This Practice Note considers appeals against arbitral awards on points (or questions) of law before the courts of England and Wales pursuant to section 69 of the...
AA 1996—appealing the award—leave to appeal (s 69)
This Practice Note considers how to apply for leave to appeal (or permission to appeal) an arbitration award on a point (or question) of law to the courts of England and...
AA 1996—appealing the award—questions of law versus questions of fact
Appealing arbitral awards on points of law Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) provides that parties to an arbitration seated in London may appeal any award...
Grounds of challenge or appeal against arbitration awards An arbitral award can be challenged or appealed under the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) only on...
AA 1996—challenging jurisdiction by non-participation (s 72)
Grounds for challenging jurisdiction by non–participation—AA 1996, s 72 Pursuant to section 72 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996), a party who takes no part in the...
AA 1996—challenging substantive jurisdiction post-award (s 67)
The tribunal's substantive jurisdiction Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, it is for the tribunal to rule on its own 'substantive jurisdiction' (section 30(1) of the...
AA 1996—challenging the award on grounds of serious irregularity (s 68)
For a general introduction to the three main heads of challenging or appealing an arbitral award under sections 67–69 of the Arbitration Act (AA 1996), see Practice Note:...
AA 1996—challenging the award—categories of serious irregularity (s 68)
A party to arbitration proceedings may (on notice to the other parties and to the tribunal) apply to the court challenging an award in proceedings on the ground of...
AA 1996—challenging the award—serious irregularity—award obtained by fraud or contrary to public policy (s 68)
This Practice Note deals with serious irregularity challenges where an arbitral award is obtained by fraud or the award or the way in which it was procured is contrary to...
AA 1996—loss of right to object (s 73)
Section 73 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) is intended to ensure that parties raise any objection to the arbitral process as soon as the objection is known. This is...
AA 1996—security in the amount of the award (s 70(7))
Challenges and appeals for error of law against arbitral awards to the court under sections 67, 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) have the capacity to...
AA 1996—service of arbitration claims within, and out of, the jurisdiction
NOTE: The UK is due to leave the EU on exit day, as defined in section 20 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and this will have an impact on the ability to serve...
AA 1996—starting arbitration claims in court
This Practice Note considers the general procedure for commencing arbitration claims before the English and Welsh courts under the Arbitration Act 1996 (AA 1996) (English...
AA 1996—time for bringing challenges and appeals and exhaustion of other arbitral processes
This Practice Note considers the time limits for bringing challenges and appeals in respect of arbitral awards before the English court, as well as related matters. Where...
AAA Commercial Rules
The AAA and the origins of the AAA Commercial Rules Founded in 1926, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) is a not-for-profit public service organisation providing...
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Target Launches New Range of 38 Cruelty-Free Home-Cleaning Products
U.S. retail giant Target is adding a new range of vegan, cruelty-free, environmentally-friendly cleaning products to its shelves named Love Home and Planet.
Inspired by the success of eco-friendly beauty range Love Beauty and Planet, the new brand, created by Unilever, was designed with sustainability and a love for the planet in mind.
Like the beauty brand, the cleaning range – consisting of 38 fabric, dish, and surface products and designed with scents such as Citrus & Yuzu, Vetiver & Tea Tree Oil, and Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower – is aimed at the Millennial market.
More than ever, younger generations are concerned about environmental and ethical issues. In the U.S., Millennial consumers are increasingly conscious of their diet, with 66 percent reducing their meat consumption, according to a recent study. They are also increasingly concerned about where their beauty products come from, as well as other consumer goods. In fact, a 2015 Nielson study revealed that 73 percent of Millennials from around the world are keen to pay more for their products if they are sustainable.
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With this in mind, Unilever believes that a new planet-friendly cleaning range will perform well amongst young eco-conscious people.
“Love Home and Planet believes small acts of love for the planet can truly make a difference,” the brand notes in a press release. “Through conscious acts like products made with recycled plastics, a self-imposed carbon tax, and planet-friendly ingredients, the brand joins the Unilever Home Care portfolio to offer discerning millennial shoppers more when it comes to their home care.”
According to Unilever, this is the first time a home and cleaning brand has been inspired by the success of a beauty brand.
Love Beauty and Planet was launched at the end of 2017, by a team of “like-minded” people who believe that loving beauty products and the environment should not be mutually exclusive.
The company’s global brand manager Sonika Malhotra says on the Love Beauty and Planet website, “We are the kind of people who stay back and clean up after a music concert because you can have fun, look beautiful and do good for the planet all at the same time. That’s the spirit of this brand.”
Love Home and Planet is now available online at Target and in select stores. In March, all Target stores will stock the product, as well as Walmart, and other currently unnamed retailers.
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Unilever Launches 38 Sustainable 'Love Home and Planet' Cruelty-Free Home-Cleaning Products at Target
U.S. retailer Target is adding a new range of cruelty-free, environmentally-friendly cleaning products to its shelves named "Love Home and Planet."
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Chicano Love Poems For Her
The event was an installment of Project ReMix, an interactive discussion series coordinated by Asian Pacific American Student Services, the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs and El Centro.
she came up to me at her concert and as she was leaving to go perform, she gave me a hug. As usual, I hugged back. I wrapped my right arm around her, as best as I could seeing as I was sitting down, and put my left hand on her neck to pull her in closer.
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Baca writes about oppression, love and migration, and his poems range. Not Latino people but Chicano people. People de Norte Mexico. I was looking to permutate in such a way that I could give honor.
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Emily Dickinson lived nearly her entire life in Amherst, Massachusetts. She wrote hundreds of poems and letters exploring themes of. Dickinson never married, but her love life wasn’t completely.
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On weekend graveyard shifts at St. Joseph’s Hospital I worked the emergency room, mopping up pools of blood and carting plastic bags stuffed with arms, legs and hands to the outdoor incinerator. I enjoyed the
For a couple of their group poems, they tackled Chicano issues head-on. and why nobody should ever refer to losing their virginity as "making love," because (paraphrasing again) "You don’t even.
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is in love with the city of Chicago. Her hopes for its people, her pride in its culture, and her appreciation of its influence on her individually were recurring themes in my conversation with her.
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Fire licks the edges of Getty Center, but the art is safe, the museum says
Fire trucks at a staging area on Sepulveda Boulevard near the Getty Center entrance.
By Jessica GeltStaff Writer
The raging Getty fire has licked the edges of the Getty Center campus and threatens to encroach on the tram arrival platform, but the art and archives are safe, the museum said.
As water-dropping helicopters buzzed above the center Monday, Lisa Lapin, the museum’s vice president of communications, said she was on site with Getty President James Cuno, Chief Operating Officer Steven A. Olsen and security and facilities personnel. They had not been asked to evacuate, Lapin said, and they didn’t expect that to happen.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin and California Gov. Gavin Newsom look at a home along Tigertail Road in Brentwood burned by the Getty fire. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, from left, with Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti tour a home along Tigertail Road in Brentwood on Tuesday that was burned by the Getty fire. The National Weather Service issued a rare “extreme red flag warning” for Southern California through Thursday evening, saying winds could top 80 mph and be the strongest in more than a decade. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Traffic on the 405 Freeway flows as flames roar up a steep hillside near the Getty Center in Los Angeles. The Getty fire has forced evacuations and burned more than 600 acres. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
The Getty fire broke out shortly before 2 a.m. Monday along the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center and spread to the south and west, threatening thousands of homes in Brentwood and other Westside hillside communities. (KTLA)
Firefighters try to save a home from the Getty fire on Tigertail Road in Los Angeles on Monday morning. (Christian Monterrosa/Associated Press)
A firefighting aircraft drops fire retardant on the Getty fire in Mandeville Canyon near the Brentwood Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
A man walks past a burning home during the Getty fire in Los Angeles on Monday morning. (Christian Monterrosa/Associated Press)
The sun rises over smoke-filled canyons above the Getty Center and a burned home on Tigertail Road as the Getty fire burns in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
Firefighters head out for brush work along Sepulveda Boulevard in the Sepulveda Pass as the Getty fire as it burns in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
Firefighters try to save a home on Tigertail Road during the Getty fire in Los Angeles on Monday morning. (Christian Monterrosa/Associated Press)
Firefighters work heavy brush along Sepulveda Boulevard in the Sepulveda Pass as the Getty fire burns in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
A firefighter sprays down hot spots on a home along the 12000 block of Sky Lane on Monday in Los Angeles. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times)
From left, Betsy Landis, 90, and her neighbor Nola Hyland, 79, who both evacuated from their homes at the end of Mandeville Canyon, talk with Rochelle Linnetz inside the Westwood Recreation Center on Sepulveda Boulevard that was turned into an evacuation center. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
An L.A. firefighter keeps down flames at a burned home in the 1100 block of Tigertail Road in the Brentwood Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
Alex Holbrook, a student emergency medical technician at UCLA, talks with Sylvia Snow, 95, inside the Westwood Recreation Center on Sepulveda Boulevard, which was turned into an evacuation center. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
The sun rises over a smoke-filled canyon above the Getty museum as the Getty fire burns in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
L.A. Fire Department arson team conducts an investigation near a utility pole of a possible area of origin of the Getty fire along the 1700 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times)
Barn manager Stephanie Nagler leads a horse named Howie Doin to a horse trailer while helping to evacuate around 120 horses from the Sullivan Canyon Equestrian Community near the intersection of Rivera Ranch Road and Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
A helicopter makes a drop on the Getty fire, which was threatening thousands of homes in Brentwood and other hillside communities on the Westside of Los Angeles on Monday morning. (Gray Coronado/Los Angeles Times)
Aerial view of homes shrouded in smoke from the Getty fire. (KTLA)
Barn manager Stephanie Nagler, left, holds a rabbit named Chi Chi while helping to evacuate animals, mostly horses, from the Sullivan Canyon Equestrian Community near the intersection of Riviera Ranch Road and Sunset Boulevard in Brentwood. (Los Angeles Times)
Firefighters work the Getty fire as it burns homes along Tigertail Road in the Brentwood Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles firefighters mop up after a home was destroyed by the Getty fire along Tigertail Road in Los Angeles. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times)
Firefighters work in heavy brush along Sepulveda Boulevard in the Sepulveda Pass as the Getty fire burns in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)
A firefighter watches flames approach the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood during the Getty fire on Monday morning. (Christian Monterrosa/Associated Press)
“The Getty is an incredibly safe place for the art,” she said. “It’s sealed and it’s secure. There are double walls. We’re very confident. The Getty Center is safe right now thanks to a combination of our fire prevention measures and the fire fight from the air. Once the sun came up, it’s been quite aggressive in terms of planes and helicopters.”
The museum’s emergency plans do not call for evacuating art. When the Getty Center opened, the buildings and grounds had been designed as the safest place for the collection in the event of a disaster.
A 1-million-gallon reserve water tank is on site. At about 2 a.m., the museum began using that water to irrigate the property, Lapin said.
Brush is cleared regularly, and plants with the highest water content are planted closest to the buildings, Lapin said. She also noted the museum’s travertine and metal exterior.
The deleterious effects of air pollution on the art is the main concern, but the museum’s sophisticated air filtration system is doing its job just fine, the museum said. The system works something like a reverse air conditioner, forcing filtered air through the galleries while maintaining the necessary temperature and humidity levels. With the buildings are closed, no doors open to let in polluted air.
This Getty Center closed because of a raging wildfire in December 2017, but that blaze burned on the other side of the 405 Freeway. Although the flames came closer Monday, the museum said it was safe.
From the archives: When wildfires rushed toward the Getty just two years ago
The Getty Center has closed for the day because of wildfires burning across the 405 Freeway, but officials say the flames pose no immediate danger to the museum’s art.
“We really are OK,” Lapin reiterated. “Our vistas will be a little bit different. It will look different to the north and the west.”
The biggest concern, Lapin said, was the museum’s neighbors.
“Some have lost their homes,” she said, “and that is tragic.”
Lapin said the Getty Center in Brentwood and the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades will remain closed Tuesday to allow emergency responders the space they need.
“We are safe, the fire is largely knocked down, but there are still hot spots,” Lapin said in a follow-up email midafternoon Monday. “Fire crews are using Getty Center as a staging area, a rest area, and a logistics base to view the fire and make operations decisions.”
The Getty fire is a wind-driven brush fire that erupted about 1:30 a.m. along the 405. It spread south and west and quickly consumed more than 500 acres. About 10,000 structures have been placed under mandatory evacuation orders. The evacuation zone includes Mulholland Drive on the northern side, the 405 on the east, Sunset Boulevard on the south and Temescal Canyon Road on the west.
The Skirball Cultural Center, which sits a few miles north of the Getty Center, said it was not threatened by the fire but was closing until further notice because of poor air quality and road closures.
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If it’s entertaining, Jessica Gelt has likely covered it. Since joining the Los Angeles Times in 2003, she has written about television, music, movies, books, art, fashion, food, cocktails and more. She once played bass in a band with an inexplicably large following in Spain, and still gets stopped by fans (OK, maybe a fan) on the streets of Barcelona. She loves dive bars and very dry martinis with olives, though never simultaneously.
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Veainu backs 'talented' Steward to impress
7 December 2019 10:29 By Sam Williamson
Telusa Veainu makes his long-awaited return to action in this afternoon's European clash with Calvisano at Welford Road.
However, it is not in the fullback shirt the Tongan international has starred in throughout his time at Tigers.
The international outside back has been named among the replacements for the Challenge Cup fixture after a month out with a facial injury suffered in the win over Gloucester at Welford Road in November.
Speaking about his return, Veainu said: "I'm fine and felling good."
"I can't wait to get back out there and be amongst it with the boys."
With Veainu on the bench and George Worth left out the side after featuring in every game of the 2019/20 campaign so far this season, the No. 15 shirt will instead be worn by 19-year-old Freddie Steward.
The Tigers Academy graduate's appearance will be his first start at home and debut in an European competition.
Some fullbacks, with the international standing in the game like Veainu's, might be upset to be deputising for a teenager but that's not the case according to the man himself.
"I am really, really looking forward to seeing him play," said Veainu.
"I had a word with him this week and just told him to enjoy himself, because it is just another game.
"He needs to pick his moments during the game and take chances when they come."
Steward's senior debut came earlier in 2019, in a Premiership Rugby Cup away game against Northampton Saints, and since then he has made his Premiership debut and a home debut off the bench earlier in the current campaign.
Watching on throughout that time and having had the chance to play and train alongside Steward, Veainu is one of the best judges to share his thoughts on what the Norfolk product offers.
"He is deceptively fast, has a good offloading game and is really, really talented," he said.
"He has time on his hands, which gives you a good indication of how good someone is."
Steward's appearance at the back today will see him partner the experienced Adam Thompstone and one of the world's premier wingers in Jonny May, as well as getting a chance to run off England fly-half George Ford among other internationals.
And Veainu, who has had that luxury in recent seasons, says the experience will only benefit the Leicester youngster.
"What an opportunity it is for him this weekend, to play alongside guys like Geroge Ford and Jonny May to help him and his development," Veainu said.
During the past week, in which Steward celebrated his 19th birthday, Veainu has had the chance to work even closer with his fellow fullback and believes his maturity and willingness to improve is already setting him on the right path.
"I like the way he is so eager to learn," added Veainu.
"He is not scared to learn and improve.
"He asks the right questions and not just for the sake of it, he wants to get better and that's going to make him a better player."
Throughout their time together in preparation for the showdown with Calvisano, Veainu has also made a point of not trying to help Steward too much.
According to the senior of the pair, that will - surprisingly - only hold him back.
And, he's proof himself of why that is the case after being on the other side when he first arrived at Tigers and had two legends of Leicester as mentors.
"We have chatted about field position and the specifics around the fullback role," said Veainu, when asked of what the pair had worked on together this week.
"I will help him in whatever way he wants but, what I tell him is only part of it ... his natural ability and hard work will make him great, I don't want to take away from that."
"I was lucky enough to learn from great fullbacks like Mat Tait and Geordan [Murphy], who always told me to do what I do naturally and added little things to help me improve."
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Just three days after turning 19, Tigers youngster @FreddieSteward_ will make his European debut at Welford Road in tomorrow's clash with Calvisano. pic.twitter.com/LHbUUgyDEU
— Leicester Tigers (@LeicesterTigers) December 6, 2019
So, what does Steward offer that Veainu doesn't?
His response time was short.
The answer, not so much.
"The biggest differences?" Veainu asked, before quickly adding: "Well, he's much taller than me!"
In front of a Tigers crowd that has not enjoyed success in recent seasons and expressed their views on all players during recent weeks across social media and forums, Steward will undoubtedly feel more pressure than he might if he were at the back in a side flying high.
However Veainu, who is never one to hold back his thoughts, gave a typically Telusa reply with his feelings on the scenario facing Steward.
"Who cares what people think?" he said almost immediately after being posed the question.
"It's all about him worrying about himself and nothing else ... it's going to be a long journey for him and I am confident he will be great, but nobody can expect the world from him.
"It will take time, he's only 18 and that's what is most exciting."
If asked for any final advice ahead of kick-off, what will Telusa tell young Freddie?
"Take a breath, enjoy the moment and do your thing," he said.
"He's very, very good and we'll see that on Saturday at Welford Road, trust me."
Telusa Veainu
Freddie Steward
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The Road To Rock & Roll Lyrics
Lyrics ► Artists: J ► Joe Strummer ► The Road To Rock & Roll
Joe Strummer – The Road To Rock & Roll Lyrics
On the road to rock 'n' roll
There's a lot of wreckage in the ravine
Some you recognize
Used to hang out on the scene
We'll be in the delta by and by
And if you don't believe in good and evil
You can tell the devil why
Come on everybody drift away
Where I learned to play
Rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
What I learned to play
Everybody carries a good luck charm
Said to spook the highway wind
Blowing off old Parchman farm
They'll try to hook you by the eye
There's a mirror in your soul
You should turn it to the sky
The lonely sing a soulful song
Leave a little light in the wilderness
For somebody to come upon
With everybody deep in their dreams
And the snow is falling on the city
Ask the music what it means
Rock 'n' roll, rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n' roll where I learned to play
Songwriters: ANTONY GENN, JOE STRUMMER
The Road To Rock & Roll lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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ScoMo’s ‘quiet Australians’ con exposed
By David Llewellyn-Smith in Australian Politics
at 10:30 am on December 2, 2019 | 3 comments
The Coalition has nicely illustrated why it is a very weak government. Via Domain:
A Liberal Party review into Scott Morrison’s stunning election victory has warned the Coalition’s future chances of forming government will remain “worryingly narrow” unless it improves its standing in Victoria and parts of NSW.
The review warns there is “no room for any complacency” within the party following the 2019 election campaign, recommending a “comprehensive impartial candidate vetting process” for candidates to avoid a similar situation where 10 Liberals were disendorsed during the campaign.
Undertaken by former senator Arthur Sinodinos and former New Zealand government minister Steven Joyce, the report – released on Friday – identified the federal budget as a “key turning point” in the party’s electoral recovery and the almost single-handed successful prosecution of the campaign by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
No, it wasn’t. It was the small immigration cut that was the key moment. That’s when ScoMo captured the imagination of the Queenslanders that supported nationalist fringe parties that put Scummo into office via preferences.
The Coalition is very right to note how narrow this power base is. QLD is all that mattered in the election as Labor dominated the major states. Why Labor hasn’t noticed it is testament to something crucial missing from its brains trust.
That’s why the Coalition backlash against Pauline Hanson and her correct decision to vote down the union-busting bill last week is revealing. At The Australians:
A central Queensland CFMEU official, condemned for his behaviour in a major industrial dispute, incited Pauline Hanson to block the government’s union-busting bill in a betrayal of written assurances of support she gave senior ministers.
Senior government figures continue to vent their fury at the One Nation leader’s 11th-hour decision and have vowed to reintroduce the bill next week, amid warnings from business that its defeat amounts to a green light for union thuggery.
Senator Hanson held meetings with Queensland CFMEU construction division organiser Chris Brodsky, who led the union’s fierce dispute with miner Glencore at Oaky North in the Bowen Basin, which ended in February last year after 230 days.
This is very dangerous territory for Team Scummo, as its own election deconstruction shows. QLD is its power base. PH is QLD’s most glorified anti-politician and bashing her nearly always backfires with her supporters.
And there is another, greater danger. It never made much sense that PH supported the bill in the first place. Her QLD constituency are marginalised, working class folks. They may be battlers not bludgers, and not like unions and handouts, but they are smart enough to know that decimating union strike power will not help their shrinking pay packets. Thus bashing PH over unions shows that ScoMo is not in their corner after all, is for the big end of town, and has basically conned them into thinking otherwise with phony nationalism (at this point a comparison with El Trumpo is appropriate).
If ScoMo takes this line for long, he will not only prove to be the greatest politcal comeback artist since Paul Keating retined by slaying the GST in 1993, but he will also share his fate at the subsequent election.
David Llewellyn-Smith is Chief Strategist at the MB Fund and MB Super. David is the founding publisher and editor of MacroBusiness and was the founding publisher and global economy editor of The Diplomat, the Asia Pacific’s leading geo-politics and economics portal.
He is also a former gold trader and economic commentator at The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, the ABC and Business Spectator. He is the co-author of The Great Crash of 2008 with Ross Garnaut and was the editor of the second Garnaut Climate Change Review.
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kodiak December 2, 2019 at 1:31 pm
I’m going to the anti belt and road protest in Melbourne on the 15th. Anyone else got a fucking pair? If it gets violent, no cares from me.
Arrow2 MEMBER December 2, 2019 at 11:54 pm
Angus Taylor asked for a pair and still couldnt get one!
Clompy McClomp December 2, 2019 at 1:59 pm
Have you ever lived in a place where daytime temperatures average close to 30 for almost six months of the year, and overnight temperatures barely get below 20 ? That’s constantly humid ? That’s entirely removed from civil society, and where you’re constantly being told by city dwellers what’s wrong with you ? Where alcoholic dehydration is a way of life ? Where KFC is a health food ?
All that undernourishment and exhaustion and insularity tends to make you cranky, and and a bit too tired and cranky frankly to be keeping up with the new fangled modes of being and learning and reflecting, and all that city dwelling shit. And when you’re that cranky and just plain not very bright, you tend to prefer the company of other cranky and stupid people.
Just count your blessings you don’t have to live in a state that dumbs itself down entirely to placate these effing sun fried farping yokels.
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> Press Release > Press Conference “Comforta, Comfort Your Life”
Spring Air Tipe Euphoria Sebagai “Product of The Year”Pengundian Undian Comforta Spektakuler 500
Press Conference “Comforta, Comfort Your Life”
Jakarta, June 25, 2013 – Lifestyle is a pattern of life that is expressed in activities, interests and opinions in spending money and how to allocate time. The main factors forming lifestyle can be divided into two, namely demographic and psychographic. Demographic factors such as by level of education, age, income level and gender, while psychographic factors are more complex because constituent indicators emerge from the characteristics of consumer.
Talking about lifestyle will be endless. In particular lifestyle that is in person’s characteristics. For example, products that are inherent in a person’s body or who is often called consumer by manufacturer and seller of well-known brands.
Lifestyle even a measure of consumer social status. If the brand used by consumers is a premium brand, it reflects that consumer social status is consumer grade A or premium.
In this day and age, Indonesian people has tended to choose brand to demonstrate their level of lifestyle. Start of shirts, pants, shoes, handbags, watches, gadgets, cars, and others. However, if you think about whether they are aware of their bed or mattress brand?
When asked why this lifestyle is also associated with mattress? The answer, why not. Almost 1/4 or 1/3 of a person’s life is spent in bed. Is it also a lifestyle?
“COMFORTA comes with very comfortable and healthy material quality for sleep. Brand that has stood for more than 30 years is very understand profile and body character of its user. Therefore, several series of Comforta spring bed was created to complete various body types of Indonesian people,” said Witarsa, Director of Massindo Group.
According to Dewi Lestari, modern lifestyle that glorifies motto “Work Hard, Play Hard”, many people often overlook the importance of rest, even lose the ability to deliver quality rest period in daily life. “For me, bedroom is a sanctuary. Sacred places at once intimate, because in our family bedroom, we can actually get quality of togetherness that is more difficult to obtain because of activity and work demand. In bedroom, we have a ritual before kids go to bed, where we play, joke, talk, talk heart to heart. The bedroom is the heart of our family life.” she said.
Indeed, sleep is one of the most basic human needs. Without enough and quality sleep, people will have health problems or even can get mental disorder. That is because during sleep, human body is recovering and developing physically and mentally.
“Quality of life is very dependent on healthy sleep. Productivity, health and comfort of life begins every morning after waking up from a sound sleep. Begin entering healthy sleep in every beat of your life,” said dr. Andreas Prasasdja, RPSGT, sleep Physician in Sleep Disorder Clinic at Mitra Kemayoran Hospital.
COMFORTA, spring bed mattress brand that already has nearly 30 years of experience is able to provide an answer to why the mattress for sleep now become a lisfestyle for someone. With theme of more modern, more comfort, easier to choose, COMFORTA now present to enliven bedding market in Indonesia. With this new product, COMFORTA more convincing for consumers that mattress is also a choice of lifestyle. Given, its strong role in daily life.
As for types of COMFORTA divided into three thicknesses : soft, medium and hard, also three luxury consisting of Luxury Series, types including Luxury Dream, Luxury Choice and Luxury Pedic. While Perfect Series, presenting type of mattress such as Perfect Dream, Perfect Choice and Perfect Pedic. And, for the Super Dream, Super Choice and Super Star is present in Popular Series category.
The presence of this COMFORTA is supported with latest design and technology. Called as Pocketed Spring technology that makes mattress feel stronger, more durable and more anti-shock from sleeping couple. Meanwhile Side Advance technology also helps increase strength and comfort of mattress because of strong layer of dense foam around edge of the mattress.
COMFORTA perfection feels complete with Side Support technology which consists of series of steel wire which serves to reinforce each side of mattress in order to increase mattress age. Not only that, Flip Free technology to facilitate consumers so no longer need to flip or rotate the mattress that feels more practical. Spring arrangement which follows the 5 differences in the load zone of human body: head, shoulders, back, hips and legs or called as 5% Zones Support technology was present in this luxury mattress. Not to forget the technology perfection of Couple Comfort makes COMFORTA mattress feel more comfortable.
“The COMFORTA target market is young family with SES A, B and C +. Comforta existence that had stood for long time can be seen from sales in the last three years which has rapid growth with growth rate of at least 15-20%,” added Witarsa Sugeng, Director of Massindo Group.
COMFORTA, a mattress brand founded by Massindo Group. Company engaged in the bedding industry, their products has been trusted by millions of Indonesian people. This was evidenced by the award of “The Best Bedding” for COMFORTA.
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The Geography of Poverty: Trip Three
Matt Black | Geography of Poverty. Newsprint edition. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
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Matt Black | Magnum Distro: Geography of Poverty, Heartland © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Mendota has a population of 11,014 and 48.7% live below the poverty level. Mendota, California, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Philadelphia has a population of 1,526,006 and 26.7% live below the poverty level. Downtown. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Bernie Sanders supporters protest at the Democratic National Convention. Philadelphia has a population of 1,526,006 and 26.7% live below the poverty level. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Rainstorm. Saguache has a population of 485 and 28.1% live below the poverty level. Saguache, Colorado, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black La Junta has a population of 7,077 and 31.2% live below the poverty level. La Junta, Colorado, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Piedmont has a population of 1,977 and 32.9% live below the poverty level. Piedmont, Missouri, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Canton has a population of 73,007 and 32.4% live below the poverty level. Downtown. Canton, Ohio, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Police confront protestors at the Democratic National Convention. Philadelphia has a population of 1,526,006 and 26.7% live below the poverty level. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black The Wind River Reservation has a population of 40,237 and 22.6% live below the poverty level. Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Cattle auction. Alturas has a population of 2,827 and 29.3% live below the poverty level. Alturas, California, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Closed steel mill. Lorain has a population of 64,097 and 28.2% live below the poverty level. Lorain, Ohio, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Cleveland has a population of 396,815 and 35.9% live below the poverty level. Downtown. Cleveland, Ohio, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black USA. Cimarron County, Oklahoma. 2016. Cimarron County has a population of 2,475 and 20.6% live below the poverty level. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Williamsburg has a population of 14,068 and 20.5% live below the poverty level. Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Lost Hills has a population of 2,412 and 29.4% live below the poverty level. Lost Hills, California, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black USA. Salinas, California. 2016. Weeding strawberries. Salinas has a population of 150,441 and 20.5% live below the poverty level. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black From May through September, 2016, photographer Matt Black crossed twenty-two states for the latest chapter of his Geography of Poverty project. He visited over 100 designated "poverty areas," comm (...)
unities where more than 20% of the population live in poverty. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black USA. Cleveland, Ohio. 2016. Downtown. Cleveland has a population of 396,815 and 35.9% live below the poverty level. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Henry has a population of 106 and 41% live below the poverty level. Henry, Nebraska, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black USA. Harney County, Oregon. 2016. Harney County has a population of 7,422 and 21.1% live below the poverty level. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black USA. Mason, West Virginia. 2016. Mason has a population of 968 and 20.0% live below the poverty level. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black Stockton has a population of 291,707 and 25.8% live below the poverty level. Stockton, California, USA. 2016. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
Matt Black USA. Los Banos, California. 2016. Los Banos has a population of 35,972 and 24.5% live below the poverty level. © Matt Black | Magnum Photos
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The Seven Best Free Things to Do in Miami This Week
The 15 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week
The Ten People You Meet During an UberPool Ride in Miami
Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi | April 7, 2016 | 8:05am
It's been almost five months since the Miami launch of UberPool, the carpool version of the original service that connects riders traveling the same routes in an effort to save them money. As expected, the results have been interesting. After all, it's one thing to ride with a group of strangers on a bus or train, but it's an entirely different thing to hop into the back seat with a complete unknown. You gotta just hope for the best. But we don't always get what we want.
An UberPool ride is unpredictable in an almost thrilling way, with results ranging from downright awkward to amazingly life-changing. You can meet a lot of different people on a ride in Miami.
Am I the only person that when I'm using @Uber pool with a hot guy I secretly plan our "how we met in an uber" story for our future children
— Millennial Hot Mess (@millennialhm) March 31, 2016
10. The Hottie
There you are, just trying to get to work on the cheap, and suddenly the passenger door opens and a Banana Republic model-looking hottie steps in. You get on your phone to seem unbothered and totally nonchalant, but really you're tweeting your heart out.
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The other guy in my uber pool smells like vodka, sweat and regret.
— Jesi Bolandrina (@sincerelyjesi) February 11, 2016
9. The Smelly Dude
Everything is all chill when suddenly the driver picks up your co-rider. He steps in, and you can literally taste the stench. You're technically not supposed to put down the windows during the drive, so you're forced to sit there and marinate in what very well might be fart-scented vomit.
Nothing more awkward like getting in an Uber pool to go to work w/ a stanger... doing an Uber ride/walk of shame
— Kathy (@kathylcantu21) March 27, 2016
8. The Walk-of-Shamer
You're not one to judge, but it's 9 a.m. Wednesday and you doubt she's wearing a miniskirt and platform heels to work this morning. Male walk-of-shamers are harder to spot because really, dudes only have so many uniforms to wear places. You're not sure whether to high-five or be jealous because you're on your way to work and she's on her way to wash off the sex and get some brunch.
friend: are you on any dating sites?
me: yah
friend: which ones?
me: uber pool
— adb (@amaadbhatti) March 21, 2016
7. The One Looking for Love
There's nothing like jumping into a stranger's car and minding your own business, only to find out you've basically walked into a speed date. You wish the driver would speed up so this pseudodate could end. Fate is one thing; feeling like you're on a bizarre MTV dating show is another.
When you accidentally hit uber pool and the others are rolling balls
— Lauren King (@elle_kae) February 20, 2016
6. The Ultra-Goer
All you want to do is meet your friends for a normal dinner, and when you're en route, you end up in the back seat with Johnny Depp's character from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It's like you were thrust into the drunk tank in a boxy prison cell on wheels. Even worse, because this experience is mobile, things are happening all around you outside, but you can't get away.
I feel like it's rude to talk on the phone in an uberpool, especially if your voice is fucking annoying
— Kruton Soul-Trap (@katlynletrieze) March 18, 2016
5. The Unreasonably Loud Phone Talker
There are levels to this one. The worst is the Bluetooth phone talker. For some reason, the UberPool loud phone talker is oblivious to the fact there is a small chance you're not at all interested in hearing about the hookup or business meeting he had yesterday.
I met my best friend in an uber pool. We spent the entire ride silently looking at our phones and never saw each other again.
— maria gilhooley (@gilhooligans) February 14, 2016
4. The Totally Chill Guy
Let's be real for a minute. UberPool isn't always a bad experience. Sometimes you hit the jackpot and the person riding with you is just like you — totally not weird! A simple hello and then you each go back to checking your emails or social media feeds. It's a perfectly respectable and decent way to spend your short ride, and this scenario is the most likely one to occur.
Amazing . Got matched in an @Uber pool with one of my friends from high school. What are the chances
— Jack Reidy (@Jackwreidy) November 26, 2015
3. The Person You Know
Ah, crap. There you are, trying to stay low-key and avoid a DUI, but this kid you went to high school with and haven't seen in 15 years takes a seat next to you. It's a private reunion of the class of '01. You really don't want to spend the remainder of the trip catching someone up on your entire life since graduation — it's a total buzzkill. Oh, they've been doing awesome? Do you want to see pictures of their children? Want to talk about your divorce? Next time, wear a disguise.
I was trying to figure out how to tell the girl in my Uber Pool that our driver is crazy. She knew. She said "good luck" as she got out.
— actly a nce grl (@emilymasticate) November 20, 2015
2. The Crazy Driver
It's not always the co-rider you need to worry about. Often, the Uber driver is a fruit loop. What began as two strangers trying to get to the same destination has turned into two strangers trying not to end up on the news. Some drivers seem to enjoy the awkward social interactions. That would be totally cool if they would just quit looking in the rearview mirror and pay attention to the stop signs.
Uber Pool drama. Couple edition.
— Chatis, The Creator (@Mycathini) March 17, 2016
Oh, you thought being in an UberPool with a stranger was awkward? It can get so much worse. Riding with a couple can be so uncomfortable on both ends of the Uber spectrum. For one thing, they can be totally wasted and you feel like you're in a scene from a BangBus video. Or you get to ride with two people who just got into a fight and you can cut the tension with a knife. Fun, right?
Ryan Yousefi is a freelance writer for Miami New Times, a lover of sports, and an expert consumer of craft beer and pho. Hanley Ramirez once stole a baseball from him and to this day still owes him $10.
Twitter: @rizzmiggiz
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Buccaneers To Face Old Crescent This Weekend
Monday, January 6th, 2020 11:44am
AIL resumes with home game
Buccaneers kick off the second half of the Energia All-Ireland League with a home match against Old Crescent at Dubarry Park on Saturday. This Division 2A game kicks off at the earlier than usual time of 1.30 p.m.
Buccs will be eager to make a winning start to the New Year fixtures and also to atone for the narrow defeat sustained at Rosbrien just before Christmas. The Limerick side’s 11-8 win there kept them in the top four where the Pirates would have been had they come out on top. They struggled in the tight against a heftier pack but must learn from that and endeavour to move the Munster side around the paddock and use the space in behind. Both teams like to play on the front foot so an entertaining, yet competitive affair looks likely. Buccaneers must really make home advantage pay, otherwise they may lose contact with the pace-setters as the league gets into a vital stage.
The early kick off will facilitate Connacht fans who may wish to watch their crunch Champions Cup match against Toulouse. You can catch all the action there after the Buccs game on the big screens in The Bounty.
Buccaneer's U-20 are away to Navan in the JP Fanagan Leinster League Premier Division 2 on Sunday with the action at Balreask getting under way at 2.30 p.m. Navan are currently fifth on the league table but have enjoyed two big wins in their most recent outings so will be full of confidence. It looks like being a fairly even and keenly contested tussle as the sides were well-matched when Buccs edged an 18-17 home win in the opening round of the league. The midlanders were not at their slickest at Corinthians last Sunday but still had the composure and nous to overcome the Galway side. The Pirates should be a lot sharper as a result of that outing and, if they are disciplined and focussed, can forge an away victory.
The J2’s, like the U-20’s, are on the road for a second successive week with a trip to Portumna for a Connacht Junior 2 League clash on Sunday. The Co. Galway club are comfortably placed in mid-table but Buccs will be encouraged by their narrow loss last weekend at Claremorris. If they improve on that performance they will make life difficult for the hosts. Kick off is 2.30 p.m.
Buccaneer's RFC’s third Business Networking Lunchj takes place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, on Friday, February 7th at 1 p.m. Keynote speakers are Feargal O’Rourke (PwC) and Anne-Marie Taylor. A special guest speaker will also be unveiled shortly. Groups or individuals can be catered for. Contact our Administrator Geraldine at 086-1732711 to book or for further details.
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AVICopter (Company) Chronological Aircraft List
Catalog of military and civilian aircraft belonging to AVICopter.
There are a total of 5 aircraft as part of the AVICopter (Company) Chronological Aircraft List in the Military Factory. Please note that some brands are listed separately in the list below. For example, 'Lockheed' and 'Lockheed Martin' are considered two separate listings in the Military Factory database. Also, if a particular manufacture has assisted in the production of another's aircraft (as in a 'Joint Venture' or similar arrangement), they, too, will be represented below.
AVICopter AC332 (Advanced Heavy Lifter - AHL)
Heavy-Lift / High-Altitude Transport Helicopter
Intermediate Helicopter
Light Utility Helicopter
Heavy-Lift Passenger Transport Helicopter
Harbin Z-19 (Black Whirlwind) (WZ-19)
Reconnaissance / Light-Attack Helicopter
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10 Books You Must Read if You Loved Gone Girl
All written by women, to boot.
By Gretchen Reynolds
Like every person I knew during the summer of 2012, I read Gone Girl as if my life depended on it. I read it at the beach, I read it while eating a salad at work, I read it past my bedtime, falling asleep with my glasses still on my face. I read it in big, hungry chunks, because it was that good. When it was over, I wanted more of what Gillian Flynn served in Gone Girl — suspenseful mysteries that excavated the female mind (or at least attempted to) in a way that I had never before read in literature. With a Gone Girl adaptation in theaters this Friday, now seems like a good time to either reread Gone Girl, or immerse yourself in a new set of satisfying psychological thrillers. Here are 10 to get you started, all of them written by women.
1. Dare Me, by Megan Abbott
Abbott lights up the murky, nefarious inner workings of cheerleader best friends Addy and Beth, who compete for the attention of their cheerleading coach, a woman who expertly plays the girls' insecurities against each other, letting one into her adult world while keeping the other out. When a suspicious suicide brings attention to the coach and her team, the mystery-solving fun begins.
2. Cartwheel, by Jennifer DuBois
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Based on the real-life story of Amanda Knox, this novel centers around Katy and Lily, two roommates abroad for a semester in Buenos Aires. When Katy is found brutally murdered in their home, Lily is the prime suspect, but no one really knows just who Lily is, including the media, her family, or you.
3. Reconstructing Amelia, by Kimberley McCreight
Kate's daughter Amelia is dead of an apparent suicide; authorities say the girl jumped from the roof of her private school. But when Kate receives an anonymous text saying, "Amelia didn't jump," she tries to uncover the truth about what really happened to her daughter, plunging deep into the seedy underbelly of secret teen-girl societies. Despite the occasionally awkward handling of how a teenager actually speaks in our modern times ("I mean, we know the chick's a dancer and she has a fly body and all, but do we seriously need to see her cha-cha?"), the book is a solid read. It's gripping and kept me guessing until the very end.
4. Dark Places, by Gillian Flynn
My first instinct after racing through Gone Girl was to find everything else that its author had ever written. Dark Places focuses on Libby Day, the sole survivor of a gruesome Satanic cult massacre. (She escaped through a window as her mother and two sisters were murdered in front of her.) The suspect? Her teenage brother. Twenty-five years later, she begins an investigation of the killing spree herself, exploring the meaning of family and grief in the face of unspeakable horror.
5. Abroad, by Katie Crouch
Narrated from beyond the grave by a girl named Taz, this book also riffs on the Amanda Knox case, unraveling the mystery of Taz's death, which is of course wrapped in scandal. There's a dead girl, a roommate who might have done it, drugs, sexy Italian men, and a cabal of rich, pretty young things, bound together by a dark secret. Add strange ties to Etruscan mythology that involves ritual sacrifice, and you've got one zippy read.
6. The Silent Wife, by A.S.A Harrison
This story of a husband's murder at the hands of his wife is less of a nail-biting thriller than some of these other picks. Instead, it's more of a quiet meditation on what happens when two people become exceedingly comfortable — then complacent — in their relationship. There's cheating, misanthropy, and a lot of long-winded recounts of fancy dinners and expensive vacations. The book, narrated by the husband and wife in alternating chapters, is more of a character study than a twisted thriller, but that's part of its appeal. Sometimes the people behind the horrendous acts are more interesting than the acts themselves.
7. The Wicked Girls, by Alex Marwood
Twenty-five years ago, Bel and Jade committed one very bad crime, causing the death of another, younger child. After their release from juvie, they're given new identities and released into the world. When journalist Kristy (formerly Jade) is sent to investigate a series of brutal killings, she runs into Amber (formerly Bel), recognizing her instantly as her partner in their alleged crime so many years ago. What unfolds is a story chock-full of secrets and lies, and an exploration of the pains one goes to in order to conceal a salacious past.
8. The Secret History, by Donna Tartt
This is a classic of the genre, a book that I reread once every year or so, even though I know exactly how it ends. The book starts out with a murder that has torn apart a group of close-knit friends at the fictional Hampden College, in Vermont. What follows is a look back at the events leading up to the murder and how it has affected the lives of each individual. Donna Tartt is a master at creating the feeling of unease, and this book moves quickly despite its size.
9. In the Woods, by Tana French
Prior to the murder that opens the novel, a little boy and his friends went into the woods and never came back. After a search, one of the little boys, Adam, was found clinging to a tree with blood on his shoes, unable to explain what happened to his friends, who were never found. Now, 25 years later, Adam has grown up to be Detective Robert Roy, investigating the gruesome murder of a 12-year old girl found in the very same woods. If you like the satisfying "whodunit" of a solid episode of Law and Order: SVU, then this blend of police procedural and psychological thriller is your top pick.
10. The Cuckoo's Calling, by J.K. Rowling as Robert Galbraith
Hey, remember when that juicy detective novel came out a couple years ago by some unknown author that everybody really loved? Remember how excited you were when you found out that it was actually J.K Rowling, slaying the hard-boiled detective story? The best thing about this book is that it's nothing like Harry Potter, and I say that as a devoted Harry Potter fan. The mystery is standard detective fare, but Rowling manages to put her own spin on the genre, making for a highly entertaining read.
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Orsted Chooses CWind Hybrid SES
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Laxman Pai October 16, 2019
Image: CWind
Offshore wind farms service provider has signed a long-term charter contract agreement with Ørsted, to deliver the world’s first hybrid powered Surface Effect Ship (SES) to Borssele 1 and 2 offshore wind farms.
The agreement between Ørsted and CWind, part of the Global Marine Group, covers an initial three-year firm charter with options available for a further two years.
The Hybrid SES crew transfer vessel will be operating from the Dutch port of Vlissingen, to Borssele 1 and 2, located 23km from the Dutch coast in the North Sea.
The development of the Hybrid SES for use as a crew transfer vessel is in response to an industry-wide push to develop and deploy innovative technologies that reduce CO2 emissions, whilst cost effectively servicing windfarms located further offshore.
CWind’s Hybrid SES crew transfer vessel achieves this through a combination of electric and diesel propulsion which, when combined with the surface effect hull form and heave compensation technology, is able to operate in sea states of up to 2.0m Hs, whilst decreasing fuel burn and CO2.
The Hybrid SES is, therefore, able to deliver crew faster to these sites and with improved comfort, resulting in increased operation days offshore for our client’s O&M and construction activities.
Ian Bryan, Managing Director, Group Business Operations said: “We are delighted to announce the agreement with Ørsted, and look forward to delivering the world’s first Hybrid SES for them in 2020. Our development of the vessel has been driven by listening to the market and our customers who want a greener, safer and more efficient Crew Transfer Vessel to support their commercial and green objectives.”
The new CWind Hybrid SES will enable Ørsted to not only deliver and service windfarms efficiently through reduced transit times, but it also supports Ørsted’s ambition of a world that runs entirely on green energy.
The Hybrid SES crew transfer vessel was developed in partnership with ESNA, a ship design company based in Kristiansand, Norway. ESNA specializes in surface effect vessel development to deliver commercially competitive vessels with significant carbon reductions by design.
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One Small Step for the TWIC Program?
Posted to Maritime Transportation Security News and Views (byJohn C.W. Bennett) on September 30, 2010
Last week the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated its list of TWIC Readers that have successfully completed the Initial Capability Evaluation (ICE) to include an additional hand-held reader. This brings the total of portable readers that have passed the ICE to 17 (from nine suppliers). Eleven fixed readers (from four suppliers) are also on the ICE List.
Last week the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) updated its list of TWIC Readers that have successfully completed the Initial Capability Evaluation (ICE) to include an additional hand-held reader. This brings the total of portable readers that have passed the ICE to 17 (from nine suppliers). Eleven fixed readers (from four suppliers) are also on the ICE List. Both of these sets of TWIC readers support the TWIC Privacy Key (TPK) and enciphered biometrics (i.e., the card holder’s fingerprints) during both registration and subsequent operations. Additionally, two other readers (from two suppliers) that use the TPK and TWIC biometrics only during registration, while using some other biometric during operations, have also passed the evaluation.
Some of the suppliers of TWIC readers are hyping “early adoption” of TWIC readers to allow customers to familiarize their access control personnel and TWIC holders on the equipment in advance of the final TWIC Reader Rule. Operators of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels would be well advised to wait a while longer before investing in the technology, however. In the first place, the US Coast Guard has only put out an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on TWIC Reader Requirements. It will not issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) until after TSA completes its ongoing Pilot Test of TWIC readers in the maritime environment. The ANPRM, issued in March 2009, billed itself as the USCG’s “preliminary thoughts” on the subject. It remains to be seen how much of the ANPRM will be included as part of the NPRM, currently projected for issuance in August 2011. The NPRM will be subject to public comments, which the Coast Guard is required to consider prior to issuing a Final Rule—possbily leading to further changes in the requirements. Secondly, TSA has included a prominent disclaimer in the ICE List stating that the list “serves no other purpose other than to identify readers that have demonstrated their ability to complete the ICE satisfactorily.” At the July meeting of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee, the presenter of the TWIC Update referred to the “risk” of “expectations of grandfathering” on the part of early adopters. Both the USCG and the TSA seem to be discouraging such expectations.
As for the ICE itself, its purpose is “to evaluate if a given TWIC Reader has implemented an identified set of functionality specified in the TWIC Reader Hardware and Card Application Specification Version 1.1, Amendment 1 allowing said TWIC Reader to operate in a variety of expected normal situations as well as a few anticipated exception cases.” Essentially this means that the Reader should accept valid TWICs of registered individuals, reject valid TWICs of unregistered individuals, and reject expired TWICs, all within certain timeframes. The specific scenarios are spelled out in Attachment 2 to the Broad Agency Announcement for TWIC Readers.
Tip of the Hat: I originally learned of an earlier (9/13/10) update to the ICE List from Eric Holdeman’s Disaster Zone, an emergency management blog.
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Lakhmir Singh Manjit Kaur Physics 2019 for Class 10 Science Chapter 10 - Model Test Paper 3
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From the list given below, pick out the items which can be recycled:
Used clothes, polythene carry bags, glass bottles, newspaper
Used clothes and newspaper can be recycled.
Alloys are used in electrical heating devices rather than pure metals. Give one reason.
Alloys are used in electrical heating devices rather than pure metals because the resistivity of an alloy is more than the resistivity of pure metal. Also, the melting point of an alloy is high, so it does not melt or oxidize easily even at a higher temperature.
A student has been collecting silver coins and copper coins. One day she observed a black coating on silver coins and a green coating on copper coins. Which chemical phenomenon is responsible for these coatings? Write the chemical name of black and green coatings.
The phenomena responsible for the formation of a coating on copper and silver objects is known as corrosion. Silver turns black due to the formation of silver sulphide(Ag2S) while copper turns green due to the formation of a mixture of copper carbonate and copper hydroxide[(CuCO3).(Cu(OH)2)].
2Cu+CO2+H2O→[(CuCO3).(Cu(OH)2)]
2Ag+H2S→Ag2S+H2
The electrical resistivity of a few materials is given below in ohm-metre. Which of these materials can be used for making element of a heating device?
A 6.84 × 10−8
B 1.60 × 10−8
C 1.00 × 10−4
D 2.50 × 1012
E 4.40 × 10−5
F 2.30 × 1017
Give reason for your answer.
The metals and alloys have very low resistivity in the range of 10-8 Ωm to 10-6 Ωm. So, they are a good conductor of electricity. While insulators have a resistivity of the order of 1012 Ωm to 1017 Ωm. Alloys have generally higher resistivity than its constituent metals and consider good for the heating elements. So, elements C and E are best for making heating elements. While D and F are considered as an insulator and A and B are a good conductor of electricity.
The human hand, cat paw and the horse foot, when studied in detail show the same structure of bones and point towards a common origin.
(a) What do you conclude from this?
(b) What is the term given to such structures?
(a) The structures mentioned above have the same origin but they perform same or different functions in different organisms. This indicates that they have evolved from a common ancestor.
(b) The term given to these structures is homologous structures.
Distinguish between the arrangement of elements in Mendeleev's periodic table and Modern periodic table. Which of the two arrangements of elements is better and why?
Mendleev's Periodic Table Modern Periodic Table
1. Elements are arranged in the increasing order of atomic masses. 1. Elements are arranged in the increasing order of atomic numbers.
2. Position of hydrogen could not be explained. 2. Hydrogen is placed above alkali metals.
3. Elements are placed in 7 groups and 6 periods. 3. Elements are placed in 18 groups and 7 periods.
4. Metals and nonmetals are not separated. 4. Metals and non-metals are separated.
5. Elements with similar property are placed. 5. Elements with same valence shell are present in the same period while elements having the same number of valence electrons are present in the same group.
The modern periodic table arrangement is better because elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic numbers.
A compound which is prepared from gypsum has the property of hardening when mixed with a proper quantity of water. Identify the compound and write its chemical formula. Write the chemical equation for its preparation. Mention any one use of the compound.
The compound prepared from gypsum which has hardening property when mixed with water is "Plaster of Paris". The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is CaSO4.12H2O.
The balanced chemical equation for the preparation of Plaster of Paris is:
2CaSO4.2H2O→heat2CaSO4.12H2O+3H2O
In hospitals, it is used as a plaster for supporting the broken or fractured bones.
Give one example each of a chemical reaction characterised by:
(a) evolution of a gas
(b) formation of a precipitate
(c) change in temperature
Write equations of the reactions which take place in each case.
(a) When zinc granules react with dilute sulphuric acid in a flask, hydrogen gas is evolved and zinc sulphate solution is formed.
Zn(s)+H2SO4(aq)→ZnSO4(aq)+H2(g)
(b) When potassium iodide is added to lead nitrate solution (colourless and clear), a yellow precipitate of lead iodide solution is formed.
Pb(NO3)2(aq)+2KI(aq)→PbI2(s)+2KNO3(aq)
(c) When quick lime reacts with water, slaked lime is formed along with release of a large amount of heat, causing a change in temperature in the reaction mixture.
CaO(s)+H2O(l)→Ca(OH)2(aq)+Heat
"pH has great importance in our daily life". Explain by giving three examples.
pH has great importance in our daily life:
(a) pH and plants:
Plants require a specific pH for growth. It cannot grow in too acidic soils. If soil is too acidic then its pH can be increased by adding lime:
CaO+H2SO4→CaSO4+H2O
And on the other hand, if the soil is too alkaline then its pH decreases by adding gypsum.
(b) pH and blood or digestive system:
The pH of blood is tightly regulated in the range of 7.2-7.4 and medium in our stomach is highly acidic(pH = 1.2). Sometimes stomach produces too much hydrochloric acid, it causes irritation or pain.
(c) pH and skin:
The acidic pH of the skin prevents colonisation by bacteria. Thus, it acts as a defense against infection.
The ciliary muscles of a normal eye are in their:
(i) most relaxed state (ii) most contracted state
(a) In which of the two cases is the focal length of the eye-lens more?
(b) In which of the two cases is the power of the eye-lens more?
Give reason for your answer.
(a) The focal length of the eye lens is more when the ciliary muscles of a normal eye are in their most relaxed state. In this state the lens becomes thin.
(b) As the power of a lens is inversely proportional to its focal length. Hence, the power of the eye lens would be more when the focal length would be minimum, which happens when ciliary muscles are in the most contracted state. In this case, the lens becomes thick.
Draw the circuit diagram of an electric circuit containing a battery of 6 V, a key, an ammeter, a resistor of 4 Ω in series with a combination of two resistors of 8 Ω each in parallel, and a voltmeter across the parallel combination.
(a) Calculate the resistance of the circuit.
(b) Find the current flowing in the circuit.
(c) What will be the voltage across the parallel combination of resistors?
(a) In the circuit, there is a 4-ohm resistor in series with the parallel combination of two 8-ohm resistors.
Total resistance of parallel combination = 8×88+8=6416=4 Ω
So, net resistance of the circuit = 4 Ω + 4 Ω = 8 Ω
(b) Current in the circuit = VoltageNet Resistance=6 V8 Ω= 0.75 A
(c) The voltage across the 4-ohm resistor = 0.75 A × 4 Ω= 3 V
So, the voltage across parallel combination = 6 V - 3 V = 3 V
What is geothermal energy? Explain how geothermal energy is used to generate electricity. State two advantages of geothermal energy.
Geothermal energy is the energy obtained from the earth(geo). Generally, from the hot rocks present inside the earth. This energy is used to generate electricity. The hot rocks inside the earth convert the water into steam, the hot steam is then piped out and is used to rotate a turbine that activates a generator, which produces electricity.
Advantages of geothermal energy:
1) It is a renewable source of energy.
2) By far, it is non-polluting and environment-friendly.
3) The maintenance cost of geothermal power plants is very less.
What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain having four organisms and name the different trophic levels in it. Draw a sketch to show these trophic levels.
Trophic level of an organism is the position it occupies in a food chain.
Grass (Producer) →Grasshopper (Primary consumer) →Rat (Secondary consumer) →Owl (Tertiary consumer)
What are the three R's to save the environment? Explain with examples.
The three R’s that need to be practiced in order to save the environment are:
Reduce: Reducing the usage of resources will help save them for the future. E.g.: reducing usage of electricity by switching off fans and lights when not in use.
Recycle: Plastics, paper, and glass can be recycled to make other objects.
Reuse: Using things again and again. For example, jam bottles made of glass can be used to store salt, sugar, oil, etc.
(a) What is a 'gene'? Explain the meaning of dominant genes and recessive genes with examples.
(b) In humans, if gene B gives brown eyes and gene b gives blue eyes, what will be the colour of the eyes of the persons having the following combinations of genes?
(i) BB (ii) bb (iii) Bb
(a) A gene is a unit of inheritance that is transferred from the parent to the offspring. It controls the expression of a character. The gene which can express its character even when it is present as a single copy is called a dominant gene. Also it is able to express its characters in all the generations.
However, a gene which can express its character, only when it is present in pairs is called a recessive gene.
(b) (i) BB - brown eyes
(ii) bb - blue eyes
(iii) Bb - brow eyes
(a) What were the two achievements of Mendeleev's periodic table? What was the basis of classification of elements in it?
(b) An element X (2, 8, 2) combines separately with (NO3)−, (SO4)2− and (PO4)3− radicals.
(c) To which group of the periodic table does the element 'X' belong? Will it form covalent or ionic compound? Why?
(d) To which period of the periodic table does the element X belong? Give reason for your answer.
(e) Write the name and symbol of element X. Also give the name and symbol of another element which belongs to the same period as element X.
(a) Achievements of the Mendeleev's periodic table are as under: (You can write any two)
(i) The systematic study of elements
(ii) Prediction of new elements
(iii) Correction of atomic mass
Elements were classified on the basis of hydrides and oxides formed by elements.
(b) Element X with electronic configuration is 2, 8 ,2
So the number of valence electrons of X = 2
Number of valence electrons = valency of X
Valency of the nitrate ions (NO3)- = 1, so compound formed with element X and nitrate will be M(NO3)2.
Valency of the sulphate ions (SO4)-2 = 2, so compound formed with element X and sulphate will be MSO4.
Valency of the phosphate ions (PO4)-3 = 3, so compound formed with element X and phosphate will be M3(PO4)2.
(c) The atomic number of element X is 12, valence electrons are 2. Thus, X belongs to the second group of the periodic table.
It will form an ionic bond, to attain noble gas configuration it will easily lose two electrons.
(d) The atomic number of element X is 12, valence electrons are 2. Thus, X belongs to the third period of the periodic table.
(e) The atomic number of element X is 12, which resembles magnesium (Mg) of the periodic table.
Another element which belongs to the same period will be sodium (Na).
Four metals A, B, C and D are, in turn, added to the following solutions one by one. The observations made are tabulated below:
Metal Iron (II) sulphate Copper (II) sulphate Zinc sulphate Silver nitrate
A No reaction Displacement - -
B Displacement - No reaction -
C No reaction No reaction No reaction Displacement
D No reaction No reaction No reaction No reaction
Answer the following questions based on above information:
(i) Which is the most active metal and why?
(ii) What would be observed if B is added to a solution of copper (II) sulphate and why?
(iii) Arrange the metals A, B, C and D in order of increasing reactivity.
(iv) Container of which metal can be used to store both zinc sulphate solution and silver nitrate solution. Give reason for your choice.
(v) Which of the above solutions can be easily stored in a computer made up of any of these metals?
When A, B, C, and D are reacted with iron sulphate, then only B will displace iron from iron sulphate. Hence, B is more reactive than iron.
When A, B, C, and D are reacted with copper sulphate, then only A will displace copper from copper sulphate. Hence, A is more reactive than copper.
When A, B, C, and D are reacted with zinc sulphate, then no reaction takes place. Hence, C is less reactive than iron, copper, and zinc.
When A, B, C, and D are reacted with silver nitrate, then only C will displace silver from silver nitrate. Hence, C is more reactive than silver.
D is less reactive than iron, copper, zinc, and silver.
(a) So, from the following results, we can conclude that B is the most reactive metal.
(b) When B is added to the copper sulphate solution then it will displace copper from copper sulphate.
(c) Increasing order of reactivity of A, B, C, and D is:
D < C < A < B.
(d) As D is less reactive from all the metal, so D can be used as a container to store zinc sulphate and silver nitrate solutions.
(e) Zinc sulphate can be easily stored in a container made up of these metals.
(a) Two lenses have power of (i) + 2 D (ii) −4 D. What is the nature and focal length of each lens?
(b) An object is kept at a distance of 100 cm from each of the above lenses. Calculate the (i) image distance (ii) magnification in each of the two cases.
(a) Power of a lens is given by reciprocal of its focal length. i.e. P=1f(in meter)
A negative power means a negative focal length and positive power means positive focal length. As we know, a converging or convex lens has a positive focal length and a diverging or concave lens has a negative focal length. Therefore,
(i) The lens with positive power '+2D' is a converging lens
(ii) The lens with negative power '−4 D' is a diverging lens in nature.
(b) (i) Power of the lens = +2D, P=1f(in meter)
Focal length =1P=12 m =50 cm
Object distance = -100 cm
Using the lens formula,
1v-1(-100)=150⇒1v=1100⇒v= 100 cm
So, the image distance for the first lens is 100 cm.
Magnification of the lens = vu=100 cm-100 cm=-1
(ii) Power of the lens = -4D, P=1f(in meter)
Focal length =1P=-14 m =-25 cm
1v-1(-100)=-125⇒1v=-120⇒v= -20 cm
So, the image distance for the second lens is -25 cm.
Magnification of the lens = vu=-25 cm-100 cm=14=0.25
In a household electric circuit different appliances are connected in parallel to one another. Give two reasons.
An electrician puts a fuse of rating 5 A in that part of domestic electrical circuit in which an electric heater of rating 1.5 kW, 220 V is operating. What is likely to happen in this case and why? What change, if any, needs to be made?
In a household electric circuit different appliances are connected in parallel to one another so that:
(i) The appliances can be operated independently.
(ii) They get the same applied voltage.
We know that power, P = V I
Now, the current flowing through the circuit will be, I = P V
Here, P = 1.5 kW = 1500 W
V = 220 volts
So, I = 1500220 =6.81 A
As we can see the current flowing the circuit is more than the maximum current rating of the fuse. This means, that the fuse will blow (or melt) and the circuit will break. Therefore, no current will flow further in the circuit.
(a) Draw a neat diagram of human brain. Label medulla and cerebellum on this diagram. Write the functions of these two parts.
(b) "Both overproduction and underproduction of growth hormone leads to disorders in the body". Explain.
Function of cerebellum − It helps to maintain posture, equilibrium, and coordination in voluntary movements.
Function of medulla −It helps to control our involuntary muscles such as cardiac, respiratory, etc. It controls the activities of internal organs
(b) Growth hormones are required for the proper development of the body. Oversecretion or undersecretion of this hormone can lead to various types of abnormalities.
The two abnormalities associated with growth hormone are dwarfism and gigantism.
Dwarfism is caused when the growth hormone is not secreted in required amount whereas the over secretion of the growth hormone results in gigantism.
(a) Draw a neat diagram of a flower showing its various parts.
(b) What is pollination? How does pollination occur?
(c) Describe the process of fertilisation in a flower with the help of labelled diagrams.
(d) What changes take place in the flower after fertilisation which lead to the formation of seeds and fruit?
(b) Pollination is the process in which the transfer of pollen grains takes place from anther to stigma for the purpose of fertilization in plants.
Pollination can occur by two ways -
Self pollination: When the pollen reaches the stigma of the same flower, the process is known as self pollination.
Cross pollination: When the pollen reaches the stigma of a different flower on the same plant, or the flower of a different plant of the same kind, the process is known as cross-pollination.
(c) Fertilisation is the process of fusion of male and female gametes. In plants this process is called as double fertilisation. It is a characteristic feature of flowering plants. In this process, out of the two sperm nuclei, one sperm nucleus fuses with the egg nucleus to form an embryo (this process is called syngamy) and another fuses with the polar nucleus to form an endosperm (this process is called triple fusion). Because two kinds of fusion, syngamy and triple fusion, take place, the process is known as double fertilisation.
(d) After the process of fertilisation, the following changes take place.
The ovary gives rise to the fruit while the other structures of the flower fall down.
The ovules present inside the ovary develop into seeds. Seeds contain an embryo, which is protected by the seed coat.
A student performs an experiment to study the magnetic effect of current around a current carrying straight conductor. He reports that:
(i) the direction of deflection of the north pole of a compass needle kept at a given point near the conductor remains unaffected even when the terminals of the battery sending current in the wire are interchanged.
(ii) for a given battery, the degree of deflection of a N-pole decreases when the compass is kept at a point farther away from the conductor.
Which of the above observations of the student is incorrect and why?
Observation (i) is wrong because the deflection of a compass needle by the current-carrying straight conductor depends upon the magnetic field around it. So, it is the magnetic field produced by the current-carrying conductor which deflects the compass needle. Therefore, if we reverse the direction of current flowing in the conductor then the deflection of the magnetic needle would also be in the opposite direction.
Observation (ii) is correct because magnetic field strength decreases as we move away from the conductor. So, the deflection would decrease too.
You are given three resistors of 2 ohms, 4 ohms, and 6 ohms. With the help of these resistors, how can you get a resultant resistance of (i) 12 ohms, and (ii) 3 ohms?
Draw diagrams to illustrate your answer.
(i) To obtain a resultant resistance of 12-ohms, we can directly connect all the resistances in series. The net resistance of the series combination is simply the sum of all the resistances. Which is, in this case, would be 12-ohms.
(ii) To get a resultant resistance of 3-ohms, we can connect 2-ohm and 4-ohm resistors in series and then we can connect that series combination in parallel with 6-ohm resistor. By doing this, we can get a total of 3-ohm resistance, because the net resistance in series would be 6-ohms and then net resistance of the parallel combination of two 6-ohm resistors would be 3-ohms.
A student is performing displacement reactions of metals with salt solutions.
(a) In first case, the student keeps a strip of copper metal in iron (II) sulphate solution for a considerable time
(b) In second case, the student keeps a strip of zinc metal in copper (II) sulphate solution for a considerable time
(i) In which case the displacement reaction will take place? Why?
(ii) In which case the displacement reaction will not take place? Why not?
(i) When a student keeps a strip of zinc metal in copper sulphate, displacement reaction will take place. Zinc is more reactive than copper sulphate, so zinc will displace copper from copper sulphate and form zinc sulphate.
Zn(s)+CuSO4(aq)→ZnSO4(aq)+Cu(s)
(ii) When a student keeps a strip of copper metal in iron sulphate, no reaction will take place. Copper is less reactive than iron so it will not be able to displace iron from iron sulphate.
Cu(s)+FeSO4(aq)→No reaction
An organic compound C2H4O2 is taken in a test-tube and a pinch of baking soda is added to it. A gas is evolved which turns lime water milky.
(a) Name the gas evolved.
(b) Name the functional group present in the organic compound.
(c) Write the name and formula of the organic compound.
(a) The reaction of C2H4O2 with baking soda will produce carbon dioxide gas which turns lime water milky.
CH3COOH+NaHCO3→CH3COONa+CO2+H2O
(b) The functional group present in the organic compound will be carboxylic acid (COOH).
(c) The name of the molecule will be ethanoic acid and the molecular formula of organic compound will be CH3COOH.
What does the given experimental set-up demonstrate?
Use scientific terms to describe the phenomenon.
The above experimental setup is used to determine the response of plant parts towards sunlight. The bending of shoot in the direction of sunlight is termed as phototropism.
A student first keeps a potted plant having green leaves in a dark room for more than 3 days. He then takes out this potted plant from the dark room and places it in bright sunshine for about 3 days.
(a) Which substance present in the green leaves is all used up when the potted plant is kept in a dark room?
(b) What is this process known as?
(c) Which plant process uses up all the above substance from green leaves when the potted plant is kept in the dark room?
(d) Which process does not take place in the green leaves of the plant when it is kept in the dark room?
(a) When the plant is kept in dark, the starch which is already present in the plant gets used up.
(b) This process is known as destarching.
(c) The process of cell metabolism in plants requires starch.
(d) The process of photosynthesis does not occur when the plant is kept in the dark room. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants synthesise glucose which is eventually stored as starch.
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10.3390/su11185078
Beuchelt, T. D.
Nassl, M.
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Sustainability 2019, 11(18), 5078; https://doi.org/10.3390/su11185078
Applying a Sustainable Development Lens to Global Biomass Potentials
by Tina D. Beuchelt * and Michael Nassl
Center for Development Research, University of Bonn, 53113 Bonn, Germany
Received: 30 September 2018 / Accepted: 15 August 2019 / Published: 17 September 2019
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, guide societies to achieve a better and more sustainable future. Depleting fossil fuels and climate change will strongly increase the demand for biomass, as governments shift towards bioeconomies. Though research has estimated future biomass availability for bioenergetic uses, the implications for sustainable development have hardly been discussed; e.g., how far the estimates account for food security, sustainability and the satisfaction of basic human needs, and what this implies for intragenerational equity. This research addresses the gap through a systematic literature review and our own modeling. It shows that the biomass models insufficiently account for food security; e.g., by modeling future food consumption below current levels. The available biomass, if fairly distributed, can globally replace fossil fuels required for future material needs but hardly any additional energy needs. To satisfy basic human needs, the material use of biomass should, therefore, be prioritized over bioenergy. The different possibilities for biomass allocation and distribution need to be analyzed for their potential negative implications, especially for the poorer regions of the world. Research, society, business and politicians have to address those to ensure the ’leave no one behind´ commitment of the SDGs.
biomass scenarios; global biomass; bioenergy; sustainability; food security; basic needs; intragenerational justice; equity; fairness; development
Bioeconomies focus on the production and utilization of biological resources to generate bio-based products, including bioenergy [1]. There is a global trend to substitute biomass for fossil fuels for material or chemical use and energy, which is in part due to climate change, but is mainly driven by depleting fossil fuel stocks. Estimates for fossil fuel peaks and depletion vary [2,3], but researchers have increasingly pointed out that by 2050, hardly any oil will be available and coal reserves will be the main remaining fossil fuel [3,4]. Therefore, high-value bio-based products are receiving increasing attention, especially in the industrialized countries, and bioenergy is perceived as crucial, given its potential to combat climate change [5]. Today, almost 50 countries are pursuing bioeconomy development in their policy strategies, 15 of which have developed dedicated bioeconomy policy strategies [1]. The emerging bioeconomies are expected to lead to a strong increase in biomass demand in the next decades.
At the same time, the concept of sustainability has become very important for societal development, as recently reflected by the universal adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [6]. The SDGs guide societies in their attempt to adjust their economies towards ecological and social objectives with the overall aim to “leave no one behind” [7,8]. The notions of sustainability or sustainable development comprise a societal vision of how to act within social and natural systems over the long term [9]. Many concepts and definitions of sustainability exist [6,7,10,11,12]. According to Baumgärtner and Quaas [10,11] (page 2057), “Sustainability aims at justice in the domain of human–nature relationships and in view of the long-term and inherently uncertain future, including (i) justice between humans of different generations (“intergenerational” justice), (ii) justice between different humans of the same generation, in particular the present generation (“intragenerational” justice), and (iii) justice between humans and nature.” Both justice and equity relate to a fair balance of mutual claims and obligations within a local or global community [9]. The World Commission on Environment and Development has defined sustainable development in its report “Our Common Future,” also known as the Brundtland Report, as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” [12] (page 54). From this report, Holden et al. [6] derive four sustainability dimensions: (i) The need for long-term ecological sustainability, (ii) the satisfaction of human needs, (iii) intragenerational equity; i.e., equity between humans within a country and between countries of the same generation, and (iv) intergenerational equity, which means that future generations must also be able to meet their needs.
The growing biomass demand poses new challenges to the sustainability of biomass production, the efficient use of biomass and the economies of scale in biomass mobilization [13]. Large amounts of biomass will be necessary to replace fossil fuels and to meet the future increase of food demand [13] However, the global biomass supply is limited despite biomass being renewable [14,15]. Competition exists between the alternative uses of biomass; i.e., between food, feed, fiber, bio-based materials and energy uses [16], while most planetary boundaries relevant for biomass production have already been exceeded [17]. To cover the increasing food and feed demands of a growing population in 2050, agricultural production has to increase significantly. Today, one out of nine people (820 million people) are hungry, which means they do not consume the adequate amount of dietary energy [18]. More than two billion people suffer from hidden hunger; i.e., they lack key vitamins and other micronutrients, such as iodine, iron and zinc [19]. This affects the health and well-being of the people and, as a consequence, national socioeconomic development [20]. An increasing demand for non-food biomass may impact food security with respect not only to the availability but also to the diversity, stability and access to food. This may lead to an increase in hunger given the disproportionately large energy markets compared to food markets, and the stronger economic position of those demanding more energy versus those being food-insecure [21]. Those potential effects are highly relevant for the compliance with the SDG-2, which aims to eliminate hunger by 2030. The use of biomass poses ecological, social, economic and ethical challenges regarding production, allocation and distribution.
For planning and investment purposes, as well as for governmental policies, it is important to understand how much biomass can be used by humans without putting the ecosystem at risk. In a next step, it has to be determined for what the available biomass should be used (e.g., for food, feed, fiber, materials, energy) and by whom. Several initiatives and projects estimated future biomass availability for bioenergy and came to very diverging results; i.e., they assumed that in 2050 biomass availability could range from 36 to 1458 EJ/a (Exajoule per year) [15,16,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33]. This large variation has been explained by researchers as being due to differences in the assumptions within the applied models; e.g., regarding land area and use, cropping intensity, yield improvements or population growth [16,22,34]. Though the studies claim that their results consider the future demand for food, it is doubtful how well food and nutrition concepts were integrated in the models. Several authors have critically assessed the studies on biomass availability for bioenergy [16,22,34,35]. However, their emphasis was not on sustainable development from a socioeconomic or a holistic food security perspective.
The four dimensions of sustainable development following Holden et al. [6] can be used as an analytical perspective for examining the biomass estimates and models. The first dimension, i.e., the need for long-term ecological sustainability, is partly addressed in the models or discussed in reviews to a greater or lesser extent [16,34] The second dimension, i.e., the satisfaction of human needs, which includes food security as a human right, has not been explicitly addressed by the research on biomass potentials or the respective reviews. The fulfillment of basic non-food human needs involves housing, energy, water supply, sanitation and health care—all of which directly or indirectly depend on fossil fuels or biomass. An analysis is missing on whether the future non-food biomass supply will be able to cater for all human needs (e.g., materials, chemicals, fiber and energy), or whether certain uses will have to be prioritized. To date, research has concentrated on bioenergy and biomass availability and not on bio-based chemicals or materials [22]. However, the latter might, in future, add significantly to the biomass demand [13,22,36] and should be discussed together with the biomass potentials [13].
The question about who is to use the available biomass and for which purposes has not been part of the discussions on the biomass estimates. This intragenerational equity perspective, reflecting the third sustainability dimension, is also relevant for the SDG 10, regarding the reduction in global and national inequalities of resource use and welfare. Fair distribution and use of resources have been discussed by ethics and philosophy, but these discussions have not been linked to biomass availability. Answers to the above-mentioned knowledge gaps are urgently needed so that governments and other actors can make adequate choices about the kind of society in which we want to live and about the kind of world we want to leave to posterity [7]. Therefore, this research analyses and discusses biomass availability estimates from the perspective of the satisfaction of human needs, especially food security, and intragenerational equity. This research aims:
To understand how food security is reflected in the estimates of biomass potentials;
To identify to what extent the energetic and material use of fossil fuels can be replaced by biomass, and what this means for resource allocation, distribution and intragenerational equity.
The next section briefly describes the method, definitions and concepts used. The result section shows how far food security aspects are addressed by the estimates of biomass potentials. It identifies to what extent the energetic and material uses of fossil fuels can be covered by biomass, and what this means for the satisfaction of non-food human needs and intragenerational equity. This is followed by a discussion also presenting recommendations for future research, and conclusions with policy implications.
2. Method and Concepts
2.1. The Procedure of the Systematic Literature Review
We conducted a systematic literature review following Jesson et al. [37]. We used the PRISMA guidelines (see http://prisma-statement.org/) but adjusted them slightly for our type of review. For a flow diagram with details of the systematic review procedure see Appendix A. The data search was based on the Thomson Reuters’ Web of Science (ISI Web of Knowledge) database. The Web of Science’s default settings were used; i.e., time span all years (1945–2018), all indices, all languages and all document types (see Appendix A). The search terms biomass potential(s), potential(s) of biomass, and bioenergy potential(s) returned 745 findings. All titles and abstracts were screened, and the following parameters were used to exclude studies from the further review process: (i) Regionally restricted studies (ii) publications addressing only single energy plants or single biomass sources (e.g., only residues and waste), and (iii) literature focusing merely on chemical processing or economic valorization of biomass. For the remaining 35 articles, a full text analysis was done. Two further exclusion criteria were established: (iv) articles based on reviews and not on own models and estimations, and (v) all publications that did not use 2050 as a reference year for the global biomass potentials. We decided to use the year 2050 as this is when oil resources will be almost depleted and alternative uses will have to be available. Many researchers have also chosen this time frame for their models, and only few studies look at 2030 or 2100. Finally, 14 studies remained for the systematic analysis. Two studies calculated the geographical biomass potential [31,32], one study the sustainable potential [38], and the remaining eleven studies the technical potential [15,22,27,29,30,33,39,40,41,42,43] (see Appendix B for definition of biomass potential types). The (environmentally) sustainable potential includes more assumptions for ecological boundaries, environmental protection and long-term availability of resources.
Data Sources, Scenarios, and Models of the Studies Used in The Review
The primary data source for all reviewed studies is the database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): FAOSTAT. This database integrates agricultural production and land-use data (including forestry) compiled from single country surveys, satellite imaging data, projections and estimates into one global dataset. Though the quality of the dataset has been contested [44,45], it remains the only comprehensive and standardized global dataset available.
The biomass scenarios and their underlying models provide alternative narratives for how key drivers, e.g., global population, dietary changes (affecting food and feed demand), climate, economic development, crop yield improvements, and available land area, might evolve in the future, and how this might impact other dependent parameters [13]. The most prominent scenarios used in the assessments are those from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Emission Scenarios. The applied modeling approach is usually based on integrating models that combine resource and demand data into a unified modeling approach (such as the Integrated Model to Assess the Global Environment (IMAGE) [31,42,46], Global Land Use and Energy Model (GLUE) [47], IIASA’s Basic-Linked System model (BLS) [39]), and ‘stand-alone’ productivity and crop yield models, like the Lund–Potsdam–Jena model with Managed Land model (LPJmL) [30,48].
To estimate the global biomass potentials, the reviewed studies usually look, roughly summarizing, at available (agricultural) land where biomass can be produced, estimate the food requirements of the population in 2050 and the required amount of land needed for food production, and then estimate how much biomass can be produced on the remaining land. Table A2 provides an overview of the estimated biomass potentials, the type of potential and the biomass sources used in the studies. The studies have different assumptions about the availability of biomass sources; e.g., from agriculture, forestry, waste and about future land-use change. Further differences can be explained by the modeling procedure and the assumptions regarding, for example, diets, population growth and yield increases. For example, population growth projections mainly follow the ‘UN medium population forecast’ of 9.2 billion in 2050, but values vary from 8.7 to 11.3 billion. Cropland expansion is projected to range between 0.1 and 0.45 Gha, with the majority of the studies providing values in the lower range. Projections of global yield increases can range up to 360% [33]. Assumptions regarding cropping intensification and irrigation are hardly described in the studies but are usually included. Not all studies published details about their assumptions (including nutritional requirements) or their modeling procedure, which may skew this assessment.
2.2. Definition of Terms and Concepts Used in This Study
2.2.1. The Concept of Food Security
Being aware that the thinking and consequently definitions around food security have changed over time [49,50], this research uses the international food security definition agreed upon by all states at the World Food Summit in 1996 and again emphasized in subsequent summits and high-level UN meetings: “Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life” [51]. This definition of food security has been state-of-the-art since the turn of the millennium, and is based on four pillars; i.e., availability of food, access to food, utilization of food and stability [52,53]. The pillar of “food availability” refers to the availability of sufficient quantities of food of appropriate quality at national but also at household level. The pillar of “food access” refers to the physical and economic access of individuals to adequate resources to acquire appropriate foods for a nutritious diet. Physical and economic food access is mainly determined by the income or resource endowment of the population/household, transport and market infrastructure. The pillar of “food utilization” refers to a diet adequate in quantity, quality and diversity, fulfilling all nutritional requirements. Along with food safety, clean water, sanitation and health care, it is imperative to reach a state of nutritional well-being where all physiological needs are met. The term “nutritional requirements” refer to the amount of protein, energy, carbohydrates, fats and lipids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements (such as calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium and iodine) needed by a human being to sustain a healthy life. The pillar “food stability” refers to the access of a population, household or individual to adequate food at all times, independent of shocks or cyclical events, such as seasonal availability [52,53]. Meeting the nutritional requirements of a human being is only one aspect of food security. Many more conditions need to be met so that a person being described as ‘food secure’ is in line with the international food security concept which is widely used by the FAO, the UN and many civil society organizations.
2.2.2. The Concept of Allocation, Distribution and Intragenerational Equity
The term “allocation” in this paper refers to how resources (in this case biomass) are divided among different products and product uses; e.g., how much biomass is used for bioenergy or for material use, such as for construction, chemicals, plastics or fibers. This is relevant with respect to the satisfaction of human needs; i.e., one of the four sustainability dimensions [6]. The satisfaction of needs requires that no one suffers from absolute deprivation anymore; i.e., that all basic human needs are met [54]; this is also part of the SDGs. The term “distribution” refers to how goods and services are divided among people of current and future generations [55]. This is relevant for intragenerational equity, another sustainability dimension, which goes beyond the basic needs concept by targeting the relative shares of resource use and deprivation within a generation. To address intragenerational equity regarding biomass use, this research uses an egalitarian approach which entails equal resource use for each person in any society across the world independent of the natural resource base of a country; i.e., everyone gets the same share of biomass allocated for a specific use.
2.3. Estimating Biomass Availability and Uses
The data sources for the calculation of biomass availability and uses are derived from the World Energy Council [56] (see Appendix E, Table A3). The report presents two energy scenarios for 2050 with varying assumptions regarding population growth, income growth, governance and consumption behavior. The Jazz scenario is more consumer oriented and aims to achieve better energy access and affordability through economic growth. The Symphony scenario has a stronger focus on achieving environmental sustainability through coordinated policies and practices by governments. It is important to point out that neither scenario assumes that every person has access to electricity by 2050. The share of households without electricity remains high in Africa and south and central Asia, being higher in the Symphony scenario than in the Jazz scenario.
The following formulas were used to estimate how much of the energy and material requirements in 2050 could be covered by biomass.
The average minimum or maximum biomass potential B P across all studies is determined with
B P m i n / m a x = 1 n ∑ i = 1 n x i
where x i is the biomass potential of the respective study and i is the reviewed study ( i =1, …, 14). The minimum, respectively the maximum, value for the biomass availability potential of each study was used. If the study mentioned only one value for biomass availability, this value was used for both the minimum and maximum value.
The average biomass potential per capita B P p c is determined by
B P p c = B P W P
where W P is the global population in 2050 as estimated by the World Energy Council [56].
For the following estimations, only those studies that were published in 2010 or beyond were used, as we assume that models improve over time with increasing experience and scientific review (e.g., [34]). The more recent studies only estimate the technical or sustainable potential, which is also more relevant for decision-makers.
The per capita energy demand covered by the biomass potentials E D p c is determined by
E D p c = B P p c × W P W E
where W E is the world energy needs in 2050 as estimated by the World Energy Council [56]. This value includes energy conversion losses, etc., and is therefore higher than the value for actual “final energy consumption.” Since conversion losses need to be covered also by energy supplies, for us this is the key value to use in the calculations. For the regional estimates, W E represents the respective regional energy demand in 2050, and W P the respective regional population.
The global per capita material demand covered by the biomass potentials M D p c is determined by
M D p c = B P p c R M p c
where R M p c is the regional material use of final energy consumption per capita (GJ/y). Since the World Energy Council [56] does not provide estimates for regional material needs, R M p c is estimated as follows
R M p c = F E W P × W M p c × W P F E
where W M p c is the per capita world material need in 2050. W M p c is calculated by dividing the “final energy consumption” F E with the world population W P and then substracting the “final energy consumption per capita, excluding non-energy use.” W M p c is 7.6 GJ/y in the Jazz scenario and 6.1 GJ/y in the Symphony scenario, which corresponds to a global share of material uses in final energy consumption of 11% and 12%, respectively.
The estimation of R M p c accounts for the different purchasing power in each region, and hence embraces more inequity in material resource use in 2050; i.e., Africa will be using much less energy for material uses than Europe. Alternatively, one could use W M p c based on the normative aspect to account for the satisfaction of the basic material needs of every person across the world in the same quantity. Given the lack of better data, W M p c is assumed to be a good proxy of what could be desirable as material use of energy. The motivation for this assumption stems from the second and third dimension of sustainable development; i.e., the satisfaction of basic human needs and intragenerational justice. From an intragenerational justice perspective, it is adequate to assume that per capita material demand across all regions should be the same. Despite that, the World Energy Council data estimates already embrace lower per capita energy uses in Africa and Asia than in the rest of the world, and it is not clear whether these assumed levels of energy use for Africa are actually sufficient to meet the basic needs of the whole population or not. The per capita total energy demand covered by the biomass potential after satisfying material needs based on an equal material resource distribution ( E D M D p c ) is determined by
E D M D p c = B P p c − W M p c W E W P − W M p c
Taking regional differences and hence inequity in resource use into account, the per capita total energy demand covered by the biomass potential after accounting for regional difference in satisfying material needs ( R E D M D p c ) is determined by
R E D M D p c = B P p c − R M p c W E W P − R M p c
3.1. How Is Food Security Accounted for in the Estimates of Future Biomass Availability?
All reviewed studies follow a kind of “food-first” approach, which means that in their scenarios, no land needed for food production is allocated to bioenergy production. Most studies estimate the amount of agricultural land needed for food production in 2050 by assuming either different “expansion-scenarios” or “non-expansion-scenarios;” i.e., increase or no increase in agriculture land compared to the current situation. These scenarios are mostly based on predictions by the FAO [57]. Some scenarios assume a cropland expansion of 9% and 19% [29,30]. Other scenarios estimate cropland expansion in hectares. Low values range between 0 and 0.1 Gha [33], medium values from 0.2 to 0.5 Gha [43], while high values are more than 0.5 Gha [40]. The projected cropland expansions are then combined in models with other parameters, such as population growth projections, yield projections, and dietary assumptions, to model the need for agricultural land for food production in 2050.
For their biomass availability models, the reviewed studies do not use the encompassing, internationally accepted concept of food security (see Section 2.2.1). However, the studies include some elements from the four pillars of food security (for a general overview, see Table A1).
3.1.1. Food Utilization: Inclusion of Nutritional Requirements in Biomass Models
Only seven out of the fourteen reviewed studies have explicitly presented their assumptions regarding food diets in 2050, and of these seven studies, four provide dietary scenarios. The main distinguishing factors in those scenarios are the total amount of kcal per capita and day and the assumed share of animal protein.
The total caloric intake per capita and day (kcal/cap/d) used as a basis by the first group of studies ranges from 2800–3170 kcal/cap/d [28,29,30] (Table 1). The second group uses a considerably lower range from 2410 kcal/cap/d in the vegetarian diet scenario up to 2750 kcal/cap/d in the affluent diet scenario [27,32]. The share of proteins from animal products varies considerably between the different scenario groups.
Most of the assumptions about caloric food consumption are around or below the average global food consumption levels at the turn of the millennium, when over 10% of the global population suffered from hunger [58]. The FAO [57] estimated a worldwide per capita food consumption of 2803 kcal/cap/d from 1997–1999, with an average in developing countries of 2681 kcal/cap/d and 3380 kcal/cap/d in industrialized countries. For 2050, the FAO estimates a demand for at least 3070 kcal/cap/d, with consumption of around 3000 kcal/cap/d in developing countries and 3500 kcal/cap/d in industrialized countries [21]. These estimates do not account for the amount of food needed for a food-secure global population but are just scenarios based on what people may be able to afford [21]. Most biomass scenarios include even lower levels of global food consumption than the demand prognosticated by the FAO. For industrialized countries, the models comprise consumption levels 10–30% lower than the demand expected by 2050.
Regarding the nutritional requirements, the necessary protein and energy (calories) are at least addressed by some studies (Table 1). The other nutritional requirements, such as the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy life are not specifically included; for example, through incorporating horticultural production in the land estimates. The other relevant factors for food utilization, such as the availability of clean water, food safety or health issues, are not discussed or included in the models. All these elements, however, may be linked and negatively affected by agricultural intensification, which is typically one of the biomass model assumptions.
3.1.2. The Inclusion of Food Availability, Food Access and Food Stability in the Biomass Models
Food availability is addressed in the models through setting aside a specific area of land for food production on a global level. National and local food availability through international trade and food imports to food-deficit countries are considered by many but not by all studies. Six out of fourteen studies include an ‘international food trade balance’ in their estimations, which means that the gap between regional production and demand for meat and cropland products is balanced by trade; i.e., regions where the demand for primary products like cereals exceeds the regional supply are net importing regions, while regions where the biomass supply is larger than the regional demand are net exporters.
The pillar of food access is hardly addressed by the biomass models. Only two studies include estimates of the development of international food prices. These are relevant for the economic access to food by households. Other elements such as inequality, poverty, land distribution, and the transport and market infrastructure necessary for buying and trading food, are not taken into account.
The pillar of food stability is also only weakly addressed. Stable ecosystems are needed for sustained and continuous food and biomass production and to limit price fluctuations. Climate change is counteracting food security and food stability [59] but is not addressed by most studies. Only two studies use models that consider explicitly climate change and climate-change-induced yield change predictions, while three studies use IPCC scenarios to integrate climate change projections.
3.2. Biomass Availability, Allocation and Distribution
3.2.1. Global and Regional Non-Food Biomass Availability
The estimates for non-food biomass availability in 2050 range widely from 33–1548 EJ/a (Figure 1). The earlier studies tend to show higher estimates than the later studies. Most of the studies come to the conclusion that the future potential for energy from biomass is higher than the current level of around 50 EJ/a. Four studies, however, also estimate that the minimum biomass availability may be below the current usage level of biomass energy.
The estimates above 1000 EJ/a have to be viewed very critically, as other studies that addressed the planet’s maximum capability to produce new biomass concluded that biomass availability cannot be sustained for human use over time. The maximum range for the global energy extraction from biomass is estimated to be between 1080 EJ/a and 1368 EJ/a [14,15,16,17]. This is based on the net primary production; i.e., the maximum available biomass for human use, which would include the use of all resources, such as forests, savannah regions and protected areas.
The average minimum availability of biomass across all reviewed studies is 151 EJ/a; highest availability is estimated to be 500 EJ/a. In studies published before 2010, this value is 18% to 35% higher, respectively, and in studies published after 2010, between 23% and 50% lower (Table 2). The assumptions with respect to the minimum and maximum potentials usually vary, regarding, for example, diets, yield improvements, and land and forestry use. The technical or sustainable potentials reveal consistently lower average non-food biomass availability than when the geographic potentials are included.
Given the estimated global energy needs in 2050 of 879 EJ/a (Jazz scenario) and 696 EJ/a (Symphony scenario), the projected biomass availability shows that energy needs can be covered by anything between 13% and 97% depending on the assumptions about developments in society, agriculture and ecological sustainability and the year of publication (Table 3). The studies published after 2010 show a much lower share, between 13% and 39%, which is more likely to be a realistic one. The range is still considerably large and requires a more in-depth look at the assumptions, as implications for future food security and agricultural systems, as well as impacts on the environment and the society, can be very great.
The projected regional distribution of future biomass availability also shows a wide range of values (Table 4), though most studies do not present regional estimates. Poor data availability at the regional level may also limit the reliability of the data. As an example, the estimated non-food biomass potential for Africa ranges from 25–369 EJ/a, while other studies reveal even lower values, such as 2.5–9 EJ/a [24,60].
3.2.2. Allocating and Distributing Non-Food Biomass to Cover Energetic and Material Demands
Regarding the biomass availability per capita, there is some variation depending on the future societal and energy scenarios (Jazz or Symphony scenarios, see Section 2 for details), but the more recent studies indicate much lower biomass availability for energy and material purposes, ranging from 12–29 GJ/cap/a compared to 17–57 GJ/cap/a using all studies (Table 2). Average global per capita energy needs in 2050 are estimated to be between 74 GJ/a (Symphony Scenario) and 101 GJ/a (Jazz Scenario). The lower estimates for biomass availability would then cover around 13–17% of the global per capita energy demand, and the higher estimates would cover 31–39% (Table 4).
However, the satisfaction of material needs is considered as a top priority of other energy uses, as it is currently hardly possible to replace fossil fuels for material use without using biomass, while technologies to replace fossil fuel energy for industry, electricity or heating with solar, wind or water power are very much advanced. Based on data by the World Energy Council, the global material use of final energy consumption is estimated to be 7.8 GJ/cap/a or 11% in the Jazz scenario for 2050, and 6.1 GJ/cap/a or 12% in the Symphony scenario. The final energy consumption does not take conversion and other losses into account, which amount to 30%. Therefore, a much higher supply of energy in the first place is needed and the presented estimates show the upper bound.
This material demand can be easily covered at the global level by the estimated biomass availability, as there is a surplus of biomass in both the Jazz and the Symphony scenario (Table 5). At the regional level, most regions have no difficulty in fulfilling their material energy requirements if a globally equal biomass distribution exists. An exception is North America, which would not be able to meet all regional material energy needs through biomass, should only the minimum biomass availability be feasible. Europe would just be able to manage in the Jazz scenario, but this would basically leave no leverage for any other biomass use.
The question is now, how much biomass will be available for non-material energy needs when all human material needs are accounted for in the same way; i.e., the amount of material energy distributed to each human being is the same and the unequal regional material consumption levels are not taken into account. At the global level, this is 6–9% for the minimum estimates and 23–30% for the maximum estimates. At the regional level, Sub-Saharan Africa shows the highest values, ranging from 19% to 96%, and North America with the lowest values from 3% to 13% at best, followed closely by Europe (Table 5).
This picture would look even worse if one were to ask how much of the globally available biomass per person would be available at the regional level for non-material energy uses once all regional material demands predicted in 2050 have been fulfilled. The rich regions would then continue to consume per capita much more than other regions; e.g., North America would consume 6.7 times more material energy than Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe 5.1 times more. This is especially critical, as it is very likely that poverty and inadequate fulfillment of material needs in Africa and other poor regions would persist given their low income-levels. Based on a projected unequal material resource consumption, Sub-Saharan Africa would be able to cover 36–45% of its non-material energy needs with the minimum biomass share available. North America would not be able to cover any of its non-material energy needs at all, and Europe only around 1–2%. Using the estimates for the maximum biomass availability, Sub-Saharan Africa would be able to fully cover its energetic needs, while North America and Europe could cover around 10% with biomass, and would need other energy sources for the remaining 90% energy requirements.
The emerging bioeconomies in Europe, North America and elsewhere will require large amounts of biomass in the future. Key questions are, therefore, how much biomass will be available in future for food and non-food uses? For what shall the non-food biomass be used? According to whose needs or national or regional consumption levels? There is increasing research available to answer the first question about availability, but the question of future food security has not been sufficiently addressed in the models of future non-food biomass availability. There is much less research even, on the other questions.
4.1. Limitations Regarding Food Requirements and Food Utilization in the Biomass Scenarios
In the reviewed biomass potential estimates, food security is reduced to mainly the production of calories and proteins through future yield and land-use assumptions. This approach resembles the food security concept used in the 1970s; e.g., by the World Food Conference in 1974, which is now outdated [61]. Given the importance of global food security especially highlighted in the SDGs, and the clear prioritization of food security when moving towards bioeconomies, the limited consideration of the current internationally accepted and standardized food security concept, such as that adopted by the World Food Summit in 1996, is surprising. Even other studies hardly discuss the concept of food security in relation to biomass availability and use; an exception is the report of the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WGBU) with the input study by Faaij [24,46].
The dietary and land-use scenarios used in the biomass models have to be reconsidered with respect to desirability and feasibility from a food security perspective. These studies use diets of 2450–3150 kcal/capita/d, a quantity which is lower than the current food consumption levels in industrialized countries. Therefore, industrialized countries have to reconsider the data they rely on for their bioeconomy strategies when aiming to maintain current food consumption levels. A change in food habits in the OECD countries, as implicit of basically all biomass potentials, is unlikely to materialize. The scenario of a global vegetarian diet is of course creating higher values for non-food biomass availability, but is definitely not an option for policy makers and neither globally nor nationally implementable until 2050. The suggestion of a weekly “meat free day” by the Green Party led to a public outcry in Germany, and significantly decreased the popularity of the party at that time. So how realistic is the implementation of a dietary shift with reducing food calories by 10% to 30% as proposed by the researchers? Which governmental party will explain to its voters that they have to eat less meat to be able to continue their material consumption and drive their cars as they are used to? Biomass availability scenarios should be built on implementable assumptions. It is not at all likely that the above scenario can ever be implemented or is desirable in a society. In a democracy, the state cannot prescribe what and how much to eat, and if food consumption has to be reduced for producing bioenergy or bioplastic, this becomes highly questionable from a moral and equity perspective, as this will be at the expense of the poor.
From the perspective of low-income countries, the question emerges whether the lower range of calories, e.g., 2450 kcal/capita/d, is sufficient, as most employment opportunities involve hard physical labor, especially in the agricultural sector, which is one of the mainstays for most economies. Strauss [62] points out the correlation between caloric input and labor productivity in agriculture, and shows that in developing countries a caloric consumption of over 4500 kcal/capita/d still leads to an increase in labor productivity. A sugar cane harvester in Latin America needs around 3900 kcal/capita/d of food (personal communication, sugar cane plantation manager, 2018). It is very likely that a vegetarian or low meat diet in low-income countries will lead to nutritional deficiencies, as the choice of food is limited there [63] and alternative protein and iron sources are hardly available, extremely costly, often not of good quality, and not a typical part of a diet. For example, around one billion people are anaemic due to iron deficiency; in some countries in Africa over 60% of the population is [64]. The diversity of food sources is also important for a balanced nutrition, so adequate and diverse horticultural production should be integrated in the models to fulfil the requirements for vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.
While some biomass availability scenarios assume the same food consumption level for each individual globally (e.g., some scenarios with less meat, the fair and frugal scenario), other models assume that existing inequalities in consumption will remain in 2050 (e.g., business as usual scenarios), while others do not specify their assumptions (e.g., those that only set a certain amount of land aside for food production). It is likely that the latter are built on maintaining an unequal global food consumption (including undernourishment and malnourishment), as the FAO projections typically estimate future demand for food and not the amount needed to adequately satisfy all food needs of the global population [21]. As the FAO [57] highlights, the higher the inequality in food consumption is in a country, the more calories per person need to be incorporated in future demand estimations if the objective is to reduce or eliminate undernourishment. In other words, for a country with high inequality, even an average per capita caloric consumption of 3100 kcal can still mean that 5% of the population are undernourished.
These estimates of future non-food biomass availability thus imply that in wealthier regions people eat much more than they may need, while in other regions food calories can be below the physical needs of the population. This is a realistic assumption but implies severe conflicts in the future about non-food biomass and global food security. This will be counteracting the efforts to eradicate hunger as globally agreed upon in the SDGs, and is inacceptable from an intragenerational equity perspective. Relying on these studies for future global non-food biomass availability means accepting undernourishment, while at the same time, biomass is used in the rich countries for bioenergy or other uses. If the objective is to achieve global food security before any other biomass use, food caloric availability needs to be much higher than the modeled values, and the FAO data cannot be used, as it assumes that by 2050 poverty and inequality will continue to exist [21].
4.2. Limitations Regarding Food Access, Availability and Stability in the Biomass Scenarios
The pillar of food access would need to better addressed in future models. The development of international food prices has been neglected. Food and biomass prices will be influenced in 2050 by changes in the oil and fossil fuel prices, and there are studies that already claim this relation [65,66]. The latter prices are likely to increase significantly as resources deplete further and alternative energy sources are not developed fast enough to fill the gap [2]. Increasing crop prices are predicted through an expansion of biofuel production along with a net decrease in availability and access to food, especially in Africa [67]. The price developments and effects need to be included in future scenarios, along with poverty levels and inequality in income, land tenure and other resources that affect the physical and economic access to food.
Regarding food availability, the question of international trade of food and non-food biomass and its effects on national availability should be considered in future scenarios. Modeling the future development of the global food and biomass trade is uncertain, as the global agricultural market is influenced not only by subventions and trade barriers [25] but also by the purchasing power of nations. Adding scenarios that depict different market developments and account for purchasing power is needed to better understand the effects of future biomass use on food security by a nation or whole region, especially on low-income, in-food-deficit countries.
The stability of food supplies is at risk due to climate change, environmental degradation, and disease or pest outbreaks [68]. Climate change entails risks and uncertainties for future food security in all its dimensions, as agriculture is sensitive to climate variability and change. Especially in some regions, climate change may slow down the progress towards food security [59]. Therefore, biomass availability models need to integrate climate change effects.
There are also doubts about the effects of agricultural intensification as part of most models. Agricultural intensification is one of the key drivers of biodiversity loss on an unprecedented scale, due to habitat loss and pollution caused by synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which may also affect ecosystem services, such as food production [69,70]. Whether the agricultural intensification assumptions with their potential effects would be within the planetary boundaries is not certain, but it is rather unlikely, since phosphorus and nitrogen, the key fertilizer elements in agriculture, are far beyond the safe operating space [71]. By definition, the technical potential estimated in nearly all studies does not entail an environmentally sustainable perspective. It is the decision of each researcher how far environmental aspects are considered. It is somewhat surprising that even the more recent research concentrates on the technical and not on the sustainable potential, since ecological sustainability and the need to maintain ecosystem services, especially of rainforests, have already been discussed for decades at the national and international level. Topics also discussed include problems associated with agriculture on peatlands or in biodiversity hotspots, planetary boundaries, land degradation or environmental problems associated with agricultural intensification. Those studies that included an ecologically sustainable potential came to much lower biomass availability levels [24,38]. Ecological sustainability is important not only for food stability but also for the sustainability objective of intergenerational equity to ensure that future generations also have continued and stable access to biomass to fulfill their food and non-food needs. Therefore, the inclusion of ecological sustainable biomass scenarios in addition to technically possible scenarios should become the standard in future studies.
4.3. Large Range of Biomass Availability Estimates
As also indicated by other recent studies, the maximal possible non-food biomass availability will be somewhere around 250–270 EJ/a in 2050 due to biospheric constraints [15,16,35,72]. Searle and Malins [34] derived 60–120 EJ/a as the limit to long-term biomass availability, which is in line with the minimum values of biomass availability of the more recent studies. The range for the technical potential is still large, and implications for future food security, agricultural systems, environment and society can vary greatly. In addition, the reviewed studies insufficiently addressed nutritional requirements and food security, so future available biomass will be lower than the currently technical non-food biomass estimates.
The very high sensitivity of the results with respect to assumptions and modeling techniques implies uncertainties. The assumptions on yields, land use or rehabilitation of degraded land indicate different opinions about what is technically possible, practically feasible or ecologically desirable. They therefore relate to a very different normative perspective of the world; i.e., from a more technologically- and economically-oriented perspective to a more ecological perspective. Any biomass use beyond this range would either mean an expansion of biomass use at the cost of food security, or the conversion of precious, conservation-worthy landscapes like rainforests; or a significant increase in production through irrigation and agricultural intensification far beyond what is estimated to be sustainable, ecologically recommended and practically feasible [24]. The practical feasibility of significant agricultural intensification in low- and lower-middle income countries in the next thirty years needs to be questioned, as these regions lack the necessary socio-economic pre-conditions, such as functional institutions, available infrastructure and financing. They have been affected for decades by problems, such as lack of knowledge among farmers, a dysfunctional extension system, volatile markets, and a lack of roads, marketing infrastructure, and of access to inputs, credits and insurance. Ongoing land degradation [73] and climate change leading to further decreasing yields [56,57] are two additional factors which require a cautious, if not critical look at the estimates of the future potential biomass availability.
4.4. Biomass Availability Is Insufficient to Cover Energy Needs after Satisfying Material Needs
Switching to a (global) bioeconomy “will entail high demand for biomass not only for bioenergy, but also for bio-materials such as plastics that are presently derived from fossil sources” [13].
With a projected depletion of oil stocks by 2050, it is surprising that little attention is paid to the question of where biomass shall come from to substitute fossil fuels. Most research looks at a specific sector, e.g., bioenergy, and every sector claims that there is enough biomass available while ignoring other sectors’ needs. For that reason, we think that material/chemical uses of biomass have to be prioritized over energetic uses for electricity or fuel. Our calculations are rough and simplistic but add a new perspective given the strong focus on bioenergy. The data used and the assumptions, especially those using the Jazz and Symphony scenario, will need refining in future research and when better data on material, chemical and other biomass uses is available. While Dornburg et al. [22] suggest that in future, biomass may meet up to 30% of the projected global energy demand, our findings also show that this only may occur if the maximum biomass estimates are used. It could be only 13% based on the minimum values, which is to be expected. This share would be even lower if food security were to be adequately taken into account. There is probably enough non-food biomass available at the global level to fulfill the material energy needs. This is good news, since for material uses, fossil fuels can still hardly be substituted without the use of biomass.
4.5. Intragenerational Equity and Biomass Availability
The industrialized countries will have roughly enough biomass for the predicted material use in 2050 and, depending on the data, equity assumptions and scenarios used, some biomass will remain for additional bioenergy. If resource consumption in Europe and North America continues at the current high levels, basically all available biomass in the future will be needed to fulfill material demands, at least in a world where intragenerational equity is the norm. Hence, any bioenergy consumption higher than the values presented in Table 5 will either require a reduction in consumption levels in North America or Europe, or inevitably lead to an unfair global resource consumption at the cost of biomass availability for poorer nations, and possibly affect global food security via rising prices.
A significant reduction in material consumption in industrialized countries until 2050 is unlikely, since the political agenda is still based on a growth paradigm. Therefore, when prioritizing the fulfillment of material energy needs, there is likely to be no, or only a very small amount of biomass available to fulfill non-material energy needs. Future investments in the bioenergy sector should be kept at a minimum, and the focus for decision-makers, politicians and investors alike would need to be on material uses of biomass.
There is also the threat that biomass use will be increasingly less fair; i.e., that rich countries will consume biomass at the cost of food security or basic material uses of poor countries, when a significant reduction in resource consumption is not taking place at the same time. It is questionable whether market prices will transmit the necessary signals of resource stock depletion in time, as external costs are commonly excluded. Politics needs to address ways to reduce energy usage, be it in production, distribution or consumption [2].
The presented estimations assume either a globally equal share of the material energy needed or a regionally different share with poorer countries consuming less. Both assumptions may be flawed, as in many poorer countries, basic human needs and rights such as adequate housing, food, health, schooling, etc., have not yet been fully addressed. Higher material consumption levels than a globally equal share might be needed to develop a poor region like Sub-Saharan Africa to an acceptable state. Unfortunately, there is no data on how much energy for materials, industry, etc., would be needed to reach an acceptable state.
Several authors conclude that the rise in the use of biomass (biofuels) requires international cooperation, regulations, certification mechanisms and sustainability criteria regarding the use of land, sustainable production and the mitigation of environmental impacts caused by biomass production [16,22,34]. There is a need to go beyond this. Not only does food security need to be ensured in all agricultural production areas and along international value chains, the question about biomass allocation and distribution also needs to be internationally agreed upon.
4.6. Future Research Recommendations
To address food security in biomass availability estimates, future models should integrate several aspects. First, there is the need to include a “zero hunger” target as stated by the SDGs. Second, the advice of global nutrition experts on balanced diets should be integrated taking into account the needs of the population in developing countries that include physically hard-working people, diseases, and health and sanitation problems which may inhibit nutritional uptake. Future research should address the question of how much food will be needed in 2050 if all people are to have stable access to sufficient, nutritious and safe food. The assumption of unequal food consumption levels should always be accompanied by a scenario that assumes a sufficient intake of food. Third, the question of purchasing power, price developments and international trade of food and non-food biomass; and the effects on a global scale, but ideally also at regional and national levels, should be included in future scenarios, especially depicting the effects on low-income, food-deficient countries. To address food stability, climate change effects should always be considered, and more research on the ecological sustainable biomass potential is urgently needed. The key question is really that if all this is considered, how much biomass will be available if food security is appropriately accounted for?
The research presented here could be further strengthened, as it is built on available data and scenarios by the World Energy Council, which constructed plausible future energy scenarios but did not estimate energy scenarios that contain intragenerational equity or the satisfaction of basic human needs. It also may have missed some model assumptions, as not all were explicitly mentioned in the reviewed studies, especially regarding the estimated food requirements, which would have required contacting all authors individually. Also, no solutions to the identified bottlenecks of the models could be offered, as this would have gone beyond the objective of this research. The purpose of the research was to assess the biomass potentials with respect to their inclusion of food security, to show key tendencies and to derive options for future biomass allocation and distribution based on available data, especially from a sustainability perspective. The results are considered to be ‘food for thought’ about the fair and best uses of biomass for researchers, civil society and among decision-makers.
More research is needed to identify the necessary material energy requirements to satisfy all basic human needs at the global level, and which material energy requirements are required for acceptable outcomes based on human rights. This would involve estimates about global energy needs if all people were to have, for example, access to electricity, water and health services or appropriate housing. These estimates would then be a social boundary that defines the thresholds below which human well-being is endangered. Future research needs hence to identify how much biomass will be available for extra uses (such as bioenergy) if at least all global basic human needs are covered, and global poverty and hunger have been eradicated.
A conversion of the current fossil fuel-based economies into bio-based economies is constrained by the overall limited availability of biomass. This systematic review adds a sustainable development perspective on the estimates and models of future biomass availability. The focus is on the satisfaction of human needs through biomass, especially of food security and intragenerational equity, which includes options regarding the allocation and distribution of biomass. Though food security is key for most bioeconomy strategies and international agreements, an internationally accepted concept of food security based on the pillars’ availability, access, utilization and stability was not included in the models for estimating non-food biomass potentials. Dietary assumptions were partly based on food consumption levels below the current food consumption in the OECD countries, and partly included globally unequal consumption levels. This has various implications. If the OECD countries were to adjust their economies based on the assumption of high biomass availability, they would have to reduce food consumption—or people in other countries would have to. The dietary assumptions imply that physically hard-working people in low-income countries would not receive sufficient calories for their activities. Unequal food consumption assumptions are very likely to entail the continued persistence of undernourishment until 2050, while biomass is used for material or energetic uses. This is neither acceptable from a sustainable development and intragenerational justice perspective, nor does it meet the SDG targets. It is not certain whether the technical potential can be materialized within the planetary boundaries. Estimates for an ecological sustainable biomass potential are rare and indicate a very low availability of biomass. However, they would be a guiding value to ensure food stability, and thereafter the availability of sufficient, safe and nutritious food over time. In conclusion, if biomass availability estimates had accounted for food security in its four dimensions, the availability of biomass for any use would be even lower than the range 116–268EJ/a of the more recently published biomass potentials.
Material uses of fossil fuel can be replaced by biomass but so far not by other renewable energy sources. Though there is research in this direction, e.g., solar biofuels derived by synthetic biological processes, it is unlikely that energy-efficient technologies that, for example, convert CO2 from the air into plastic, are ready for the market by 2050. Given the relatively high energy demand for material uses compared to the limited availability of non-food biomass, it does make sense to prioritize the material uses of biomass over bioenergy to fuel cars or generate electricity. However, if this takes place, not much biomass will be left for bioenergy. With increasing development in low- and low-middle income countries, it is likely that material consumption will increase even more than is assumed here. First- or second-generation biofuels may be still an option for land-abundant, fertile countries, but are also questionable from a global distributional perspective. Cascading uses of biomass, and especially the use of waste, for energy generation is much more appropriate. These should be the key element of any bioenergy strategy, and the target for industrial and financial investments.
Increasing energy efficiency is another important element, but despite many calls in the past, progress has been limited. Here, governments need to provide incentives for industry and prevent undesirable behavior; e.g., though taxation. Moreover, new concepts to reduce the total consumption of energy and materials in industrialized countries need to become part of the agenda of politicians, businesses, and civil society, but also of researchers. Policies need to provide many more guiding frameworks for the economic system, including the bioeconomy more than is currently the case, so that economies develop in a sustainable direction agreed upon in the SDGs. If a fairer distribution of biomass use were to become a global norm, the bioeconomy, energy, and economic, climatic and social policies of the OECD countries would need to change significantly to account for at least a limited biomass availability. This implies reconsidering an economic system which, so far, is built on growth, unlimited global availability of inputs, and excludes external costs.
Since the Brundtland report in the late 1980s, it has been reiterated that economy, ecology and society need to be considered and addressed together. Adding a sustainable development perspective to future biomass availability enriches the discussion about what is technically feasible with what may be socially needed. Further research needs to determine how much biomass for bioenergy would really be left if food security and a decent minimum standard of global human well-being were to be incorporated in the estimates. Furthermore, how much biomass would be available if we were to additionally incorporate a stronger environmental sustainability perspective, as envisioned by the SDGs. Other questions are more practically oriented: Which policies and changes are needed at national and multilateral levels to ensure global food security before any other biomass use, given the tremendous income, power, and hence, energetic use differences between nations? Which economic policies and state regulations at the global and national level are needed to ensure the satisfaction of material needs of all humans while powerful economic sectors favor bioenergy? This entails that distribution questions, especially regarding resource use, are raised to the multilateral level and receive more global attention to build a peaceful, sustainable and equitable world.
Conceptualization and methodology was developed by T.D.B. The formal analysis was shared by T.D.B. and M.N.; the writing and editing were done mainly by T.D.B. with some contributions by M.N.
This research was funded by the project “Improving food security in Africa through increased system productivity of biomass-based value webs” (BiomassWeb), which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) based on the decision of the Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany (grant number FKZ 031A258A) and by the project “Implementation of food security criteria within biomass sustainability standards” which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture through the Fachagentur für Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR) (grant number FKZ 22025616).
The authors declare no conflict of interest. The founding sponsors had no role in the design of the study, in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data, in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publish the results.
Appendix A. Flow Diagram, Search Parameters and Details of the Systematic Literature Search
Search parameters:
Searched in all databases being part of the Web Of Science database.
Search terms: TOPIC = (biomass potential), OR TOPIC = (biomass potentials) OR TOPIC = (potential of biomass), OR TOPIC = (potentials of biomass) OR TOPIC = (bioenergy potentials), OR TOPIC = (bioenergy potential).
Time span: All years (1945–2018).
Search language = Auto.
Date last searched: 5 September 2018.
Figure A1. Flow Diagram of the Systematic Literature Search Procedure.
Appendix B. Definitions of Biomass Potential Types
Types of biomass potentials are generally discussed in terms of a hierarchical sequence of the upper limits of energy availability; i.e., theoretical, geographical, technical, economic, implementation/realistic and sustainable potentials. It is to be noted that these terms may be interpreted in different ways by different studies, and this definitional fuzziness hampers transferability and increases the risk of misunderstanding. The most basic potential type is the “theoretical potential”. It is limited only by the fundamental physical and biological barriers of the net primary productivity of biomass produced on the Earth’s total surface by the process of photosynthesis [24,31,33].The “geographical potential” is the fraction of the theoretical potential limited to the energy stored in terrestrial biomass (i.e., excluding oceans, rivers, etc.) [24,33]. Most studies, but not all, also include ‘availability,’ ‘accessibility’ and/or ‘suitability’ for bioenergy production of terrestrial biomass products as a limiting factor in their definitions. The “technical potential” describes the fraction of the geographical potential that is left after losses from the conversion of the primary energy to secondary energy sources have been subtracted [24,33]. While the terms theoretical and geographical potential are used relatively consistently, the term “technical potential” lacks a universally used definition. In a broad understanding, the “technical potential is the geographical potential reduced by the losses of the conversion of the primary energy to secondary energy sources” [31], which means it is only reduced by conversion efficiency as a result of the level of advancement of agricultural and industrial-energy technology. Other authors include a range of further limiting factors, such as the demand for land for food production, housing and infrastructure, and the conservation of forests (e.g., [33]) The “sustainable potential” is the fraction of the technical potential that remains after considering ecological limitations [24].
Table A1. Use of the food security concept and nutritional requirements in the reviewed studies.
Food Security Definition
Caloric (Energy) Requirements
Protein Requirements
Vitamin and Micronutrient Requirements
Development of International Food Prices
Role of Governance
International Food Trade Balance Included
Beringer et al. 2011 - - - - - - -
Dornburg et al. 2010 - - - - yes - -
Erb et al. 2012 - yes yes - - yes yes
Fischer & Schrattenholzer 2001 - - - - - - -
Haberl et al. 2011 - yes - - - - yes
Haberl et al. 2013 - - - - - - -
Hakala et al. 2009 - yes - - - - -
Hoogwijk et al. 2003 - yes - - - - -
Hoogwijk et al. 2005 - yes - - - - yes
Junginger et al. 2006 - yes - - - - -
Smeets et al. 2007 - yes yes - yes - yes
Strapasson et al. 2017 - yes - - - - -
Vries et al. 2007 - - - - - - yes
Yamamoto, Fujino et al. 2001 - - - - - - yes
Table A2. Overview of the reviewed studies: Estimated biomass potential type and range, biomass sources and description of assumptions.
Estimated Biomass Potential Type 1
Range of Biomass Potential Estimates (Minimum and Maximum) (EJ/a)
Biomass Sources 2
Assumed Cropland Expansion
Well Described Assumptions for Land Use
Beringer et al. 2011 sust 126–216 EC 10–30%, 142–454 Mha -
Dornburg et al. 2010 tech 200–500 EC, FR, AR - -
Erb et al. 2012 tech 46–181 3 EC, AR 9%, 19% yes
Fischer & Schrattenholzer 2001 tech 370–450 EC, F, AR, W 280 Mha yes
Haberl et al. 2011 tech 64–161 EC, AR 9.2–19.1% yes
Haberl et al. 2013 tech 190 - - -
Hakala et al. 2009 tech 44–110 EC, AR - -
Hoogwijk et al. 2003 geogr 33–1135 EC, FR, AR, W - yes
Hoogwijk et al. 2005 geogr 311–657 3 EC, AR, FR - yes
Junginger et al. 2006 tech 40–1100 EC, FR, AR, W 0–400 Mha -
Smeets et al. 2007 tech 367–1458 EC, F, AR 100–200 Mha yes
Strapasson et al. 2017 tech 70–360 EC, F, AR, FW, W, R 12 Mha/a yes
Vries et al. 2007 tech 75–300 EC - -
Yamamoto, Fujino et al. 2001 tech 182 EC, R (+W) 439 Mha yes
1 Potential types: sust=sustainable; tech=technical; geogr= geograhical. For a general definition of each potential type see Appendix B. 2 Biomass sources: EC = energy crops; F = forestry; AR = agricultural residues, FR = forestry residues; W = waste; R = general residues (e.g., MSW, etc.); FP = fishery products 3 Total sum is calculated from subtotals provided in the publication.
Table A3. Data sources for our own estimations. As described in Section 2.3, the data is derived from the World Energy Council [58] based on its two different scenarios for the world in 2050; i.e., the Jazz and the Symphony scenarios (details are in the report). The data here stems from the “Regional Summary” (page 249) and the table “The world in 2050” (page 252).
World population in 2050 (million)
Global 8703 9374
Sub-Saharan Africa 1648 1961
Middle East & North Africa 551 601
Latin America & Caribbean 577 603
North America 594 619
Europe 819 853
Asia (incl. Pacific) 4513 4738
World energy needs (EJ)
Global 879 696
Sub-Saharan Africa 50 46
Middle East & North Africa 79 67
Latin America & Caribbean 67 51
Asia (incl. Pacific) 418 314
Final energy consumption (EJ/a)
North America 90 73
Europe 94 75
Final energy consumption per capita (GJ/a) excluding non-energy uses
Global 64.5 46.3
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Table 1. Dietary scenarios: Share of animal protein and diet considerations in the reviewed studies.
kcal/cap/d
Share of Animal Protein
Diet Considerations
Western high meat scenario;
Rich scenario
[29] 3170 44% of total protein intake; 21% of total nutrient intake. Rapid acceleration of economic growth and consumption patterns; increases in the share of animal products, sugar and vegetable oil; requires a cropland expansion of 20%.
Current trend scenario; TREND scenario;
Business as usual scenario
[29,30] 2990 38% of total protein intake; 16% of total nutrient intake (on global average). Current growth trends are maintained with strong regional differences in calories and animal product consumption; by 2050, every region is projected to attain the diet level of its country with the highest diet in year 2000; per-capita consumption of sugar and oil crops increases by 19% globally, of animal products by 7%.
Less meat scenario
[29] 2990 30% of protein intake; 8% of total nutrient intake. Total protein levels considered as nutritionally sufficient by the authors. Average protein consumption in North America and Western Europe decreases, and distribution of food categories changes: cereals, roots, pulses, vegetables and fruits categories increase above 1700 kcal/cap/d for all regions, while animal products, sugar and oil crop shares decrease, in particular in rich regions.
Fair less meat scenario;
Fair & Frugal scenario
[29,30] 2800 20% of protein intake; 8% of total nutrient intake. Protein from animal sources reduced to 20%. Very little diet variation between world regions: richest regions reduce share of animal products, sugar, and vegetable oil. Equal food distribution.
Affluent diet scenario
[27,32] 2750 Not specified. High meat and dairy products consumption Global food requirement of dry weight grain equivalence (gr eq.): 14.4 trillion kg dry weight gr eq. needed. Of this, 73% needed for animal protein production.
Moderate diet scenario
[27,32] 2410 Not specified. Some meat and high dairy products consumption. Global food requirement 8.2 trillion kg dry weight gr eq. Of this 60% needed for animal protein production.
Vegetarian diet scenario
[27,32] 2410 Not specified. Only consumption of dairy products, only small share. Use for the global food requirement 4.5 trillion kg dry weight gr eq. needed. Of this 22% needed for animal protein production.
Table 2. Minimum, maximum and per capita availability of non-food biomass in 2050.
Biomass Potentials
Mean Value (Published Before 2010)
Mean Value (Only Tech or Sust Potential) 1
Mean Value (Published 2010 or Later)
Minimum biomass potential (EJ/a) 178 148 116
Maximum biomass potential (EJ/a) 674 434 268
Per capita minimum biomass potential (GJ/cap/a)—Jazz scenario 20.4 17.0 13.3
Per capita maximum biomass potential (GJ/cap/a)—Jazz scenario 77.4 49.9 30.8
Per capita minimum biomass potential (GJ/cap/a)—Symphony scenario 19.0 15.8 12.4
Per capita maximum biomass potential (GJ/cap/a)—Symphony scenario 71.9 46.3 28.6
1 Tech = technical potential, sust = sustainable potential.
Table 3. Share of global energy demand which can be covered by biomass in 2050 grouped according to publication year or estimated potential.
Published Before 2010
Only Tech or Sust Potential 1
Published 2010 or Later
Global energy demand covered by the min. biomass (%) 20.2 25.5 16.8 21.2 13.2 16.7
Global energy demand covered by the max. biomass (%) 76.7 96.8 49.4 62.4 30.5 38.5
Table 4. Overview of regional biomass availability for 2050 (EJ/a).
Min/Max 1
Eastern Eur./CIS 2
Oceania/Pacific
North Amer.
Latin Amer.
Sum All Regions
Fischer & Schrattenholzer 2001 min 100 22 31 58 20 40 83 354
max 124 27 38 77 26 50 103 445
Haberl et al. 2011 n.a. 24.6 3.59 14.25 20.9 1.89 15.55 23.99 105
Smeets et al. 2007 min 44 15 50 46 42 34 59 290
max 369 64 205 193 109 193 235 1368
Mean value min 56.2 13.5 31.8 41.6 21.3 29.9 55.3 249.7
Mean value max 172.5 31.5 85.8 97.0 45.6 86.2 120.7 639.3
1 Min = lowest estimate, max = highest estimate. 2 CIS = Commonwealth of Independent States.
Table 5. Share of Energetic and Material Demand for Fossil Fuels which can be Replaced with Biomass 1.
Asia (Incl. Pacific)
Per capita energy demand covered by the min. biomass potential in 2050 (%) a 13.2 16.7 43.9 52.8 9.3 11.1 11.5 14.6 6.1 7.3 8.1 9.3 14.4 18.7
Per capita energy demand covered by the max. biomass potential in 2050 (%) a 30.5 38.5 102 122 21.5 25.6 26.5 33.8 14.1 16.9 18.7 21.4 33.2 43.1
Per capita energy demand for material uses covered by the minimum biomass potential (%) b 170 204 548 635 119 131 158 179 81.2 90.7 107 122 182 226
Per capita energy demand for material uses covered by the maximum biomass potential (%) b 393 472 1267 1468 275 303 365 414 188 210 248 281 419 522
Per capita total energy demand covered by the min. biomass potential with equal satisfaction of material needs (%) c 5.4 8.5 18.1 26.9 3.8 5.7 4.7 7.5 2.5 3.7 3.3 4.7 5.9 9.5
Per capita total energy demand covered by the max. biomass potential with equal satisfaction of material needs (%) c 22.7 30.3 75.7 96.1 16.0 20.2 19.8 26.6 10.5 13.3 13.9 16.9 24.8 34.0
Per capita total energy demand covered by the min. biomass potential with unequal satisfaction of material needs 2 (%) d n.a. n.a. 35.9 44.5 1.5 2.6 4.2 6.5 −1.4 −0.7 0.5 1.6 6.5 10.4
Per capita total energy demand covered by the max. biomass potential with unequal satisfaction of material needs 2 (%) d n.a. n.a. 93.5 113.6 13.7 17.2 19.2 25.6 6.6 8.8 11.1 13.8 25.3 34.9
1 using only studies published in 2010 or later. 2 Using estimated regional material needs, which are based on poverty and income developments, population growth, etc., in 2050. a corresponds to EDpc, b corresponds to MDpc, c corresponds to EDMDpc, d corresponds to REDMDpc (see Section 2.3).
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Caspase is a family of cysteine proteases that play essential roles in apoptosis (programmed cell death), necrosis, and inflammation. There are two types of apoptotic caspases: initiator (apical) caspases and effector (executioner) caspases. Initiator caspases (e.g., CASP2, CASP8, CASP9, and CASP10) cleave inactive pro-forms of effector caspases, thereby activating them. Effector caspases (e.g., CASP3, CASP6, CASP7) in turn cleave other protein substrates within the cell, to trigger the apoptotic process. The initiation of this cascade reaction is regulated by caspase inhibitors. CASP4 and CASP5, which are overexpressed in some cases of vitiligo and associated autoimmune diseases caused by NALP1 variants, are not currently classified as initiator or effector in MeSH, because they are inflammatory enzymes that, in concert with CASP1, are involved in T-cell maturation.
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Z-VAD(OMe)-FMK
Z-VAD(OMe)-FMK (Z-Val-Ala-Asp(OMe)-FMK) is a cell-permeable and irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor. Z-VAD(OMe)-FMK is an ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCHL1) inhibitor. Z-VAD(OMe)-FMK irreversibly modifies UCHL1 by targeting the active site of UCHL1.
Belnacasan
Belnacasan (VX-765) is an orally bioactive prodrug of VRT-043198, which is a potent and selective inhibitor of IL-converting enzyme (ICE)/caspase-1 with Kis of 0.8 nM and less than 0.6 nM for caspase-1 and caspase-4, respectively. Belnacasan (VX-765) inhibits the release of LPS-induced IL-1β and IL-18 by human PBMCs with an IC50 of ~0.7 μM.
Q-VD-OPh
Q-VD-OPh is an irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor with potent antiapoptotic properties; inhibits caspase 7 with an IC50 of 48 nM and 25-400 nM for other caspases including caspase 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 12. Q-VD-OPh is able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Z-DEVD-FMK
Z-DEVD-FMK is a specific and irreversible caspase-3 inhibitor with IC50 of 18 μM.
Z-IETD-FMK
Z-IETD-FMK is a selective caspase-8 inhibitor. Z-IETD-FMK is a granzyme B inhibitor.
HY-16658B
Z-VAD-FMK
Z-VAD-FMK (Z-VAD(OH)-FMK) is a well-know pan caspase inhibitor, which does not inhibit ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCHL1) activity even at concentrations as high as 440 μM.
HY-N0551
Wedelolactone
Wedelolactone, a natural product from Ecliptae herba, suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK Complex. Wedelolactone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-Lox) (IC50~2.5 μM) activity by an oxygen radical scavenging mechanism. Wedelolactone induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities.
Guggulsterone
Guggulsterone is a plant sterol derived from the gum resin of the tree Commiphora wightii. Guggulsterone inhibits the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells and induces apoptosis through down regulation of antiapoptotic gene products (IAP1, xIAP, Bfl-1/A1, Bcl-2, cFLIP and survivin), modulation of cell cycle proteins (cyclin D1 and c-Myc), activation of caspases and JNK, inhibition of Akt. Guggulsterone, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) antagonist, decreases CDCA-induced FXR activation with IC50s of 17 and 15 μM for Z- and E-Guggulsterone, respectively.
HY-19696A
Tauroursodeoxycholate Sodium
Tauroursodeoxycholate Sodium is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK.
HY-P1001
Ac-DEVD-CHO
Ac-DEVD-CHO is a specific Caspase-3 inhibitor with a Ki value of 230 pM.
Emricasan
Emricasan (PF 03491390; IDN-6556) is an irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor.
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid is one of the main bioactive substances of animals' bile acid.
Ginsenoside Rh2
Ginsenoside Rh2 is isolated from the root of Ginseng. Ginsenoside Rh2 induces the activation of caspase-8 and caspase-9. Ginsenoside Rh2 induces cancer cell apoptosis in a multi-path manner.
PAC-1
PAC-1 is an activator of procaspase-3 induces apoptosis in cancer cells with EC50 of 2.08 μM.
Tauroursodeoxycholate dihydrate
Tauroursodeoxycholate dihydrate (TUDCA dihydrate; UR 906 dihydrate; Taurolite dihydrate) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK.
HY-B1193
Terfenadine
Terfenadine ((±)-Terfenadine) is a potent open-channel blocker of hERG with an IC50 of 204 nM. Terfenadine, an H1 histamine receptor antagonist, acts as a potent apoptosis inducer in melanoma cells through modulation of Ca2+ homeostasis. Terfenadine induces ROS-dependent apoptosis, simultaneously activates Caspase-4, -2, -9.
BOC-D-FMK
Boc-D-FMK is a cell-permeable, irreversible and broad spectrum caspase inhibitor; inhibits apoptosis stimulated by TNF-α with an IC50 of 39 µM.
2-HBA
2-HBA is a potent inducer of NAD(P)H:quinone acceptor oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) which can also activate caspase-3 and caspase-10.
Talampanel
Talampanel (LY300164) is an orally and selective α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionate (AMPA) receptor antagonis with anti-seizure activity. Talampanel (IVAX) has neuroprotective effects in rodent stroke models. Talampanel attenuates caspase-3 dependent apoptosis in mouse brain.
EP1013 is a broad-spectrum caspase selective inhibitor, used in the research of type 1 diabetes.
Intrinsic lethal stimuli: DNA Damage, ER stress,
hypoxia and
metabolic stress BH3-only
proteins Bcl-2,
Bcl-XL
or Mcl-1 ROS /DNA Damage p53 Caspase 2 Bid tBid Caspase 3 Death Receptor Ligand (Fas/TRAILR) (FasL/TRAIL) TRADD FADD Pro-
caspase 8 Pro-
caspase 10 Death Receptor Apoptosis Apoptosis Bax/Bak Bax/Bak Smac/
DIABLO IAPs Cytochrome C Caspase 9 Caspase
3/6/7 Caspase
3/6/7 Caspase 8 Caspase 8 Caspase 10 TRADD FADD Pro-
caspase 8 RIPK1 RIPK3 Pro-
caspase 8 TNF TNFR1 TRADD TRAF2/5 cIAP1/2 RIPK1 NEMO IKKβ IKKα TAB2 TAB3 TAK1 IκB p50 p65 p38 JNK IκB NF-κB FADD RIPK1 RIPK3 MLKL MLKL Necroptosis RIPK3 RIPK1 FADD NF-κB
Download Caspase Signaling Pathway Map.
Upon binding to their cognate ligand, death receptors such as Fas and TRAILR can activate initiator Caspases (Pro-caspase 8 and Pro-caspase 10) through dimerization mediated by adaptor proteins such as FADD and TRADD. Active Caspase 8 and Caspase 10 then cleave and activate the effector Caspase 3, 6 and 7, leading to apoptosis. ROS/DNA damage and ER stress trigger Caspase 2 activation. Active Caspase 2 cleaves and activates Caspase 3 and initiates apoptosis directly. Caspase 2, 8 and 10 can also cleave Bid, stimulate mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP) and initiate the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Following MOMP, mitochondrial intermembrane space proteins such as Smac and Cytochrome C are released into the cytosol. Cytochrome C interacts with Apaf-1, triggering apoptosome assembly, which activates Caspase 9. Active Caspase 9, in turn, activates Caspase 3, 6 and 7, leading to apoptosis. Mitochondrial release of Smac facilitates apoptosis by blocking the inhibitor of apoptosis (IAP) proteins.
Following the binding of TNF to TNFR1, TNFR1 binds to TRADD, which recruits RIPK1, TRAF2/5 and cIAP1/2 to form TNFR1 signaling complex I. Formation of the complex IIa and complex IIb is initiated either by RIPK1 deubiquitylation mediated by CYLD or by RIPK1 non-ubiquitylation due to depletion of cIAPs. The Pro-caspase 8 homodimer in complex IIa and complex IIb generates active Caspase 8. This active Caspase 8 in the cytosol then carries out cleavage reactions to activate downstream executioner caspases and thus induce classical apoptosis[1][2].
[1]. Thomas C, et al. Caspases in retinal ganglion cell death and axon regeneration. Cell Death Discovery volume 3, Article number: 17032 (2017).
[2]. Brenner D, et al. Regulation of tumour necrosis factor signalling: live or let die. Nat Rev Immunol. 2015 Jun;15(6):362-74.
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On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.
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SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia SB1719 passes the House of Delegates.
There have been over 20,000 patients approved by doctors for medical marijuana cards as of today. It is only May 17th, 2018 and the number of approved Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients has doubled since the start of April.
Oregon lawmakers may tighten restrictions on the state’s organ transplant centers to ensure they don’t discriminate against patients based on marijuana use. Responding to Nosse’s bill, the state’s major transplant centers disputed turning patients away based on marijuana use. “No
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Empire State NORML and others are suing the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Services (DOCCS) so that qualified patients may access medical cannabis products while on probation. Petitioners argue that the state’s medical cannabis access law explicitly forbids state officials from taking discriminatory actions against qualified patients.
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A new online patient registration system promises quick turnaround times, often within a day. The post Hawaii Dispensaries Can Now Serve Out-of-State Cannabis Patients appeared first on Leafly.
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This week, there will be 100,000 Pennsylvania patients approved by their doctor for a marijuana card. We have seen astounding success in our patients who are coming in for their renewals. Patients are coming off of. The post 100,000 Pennsylvania Marijuana Patients appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®. It may be the fastest growing program of any state in the country relative to how new it is.
The transdermal application of plant-derived CBD reduces fascial pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD aka TMJ), according to clinical data published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Polish investigators conducted a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial assessing the efficacy of twice-daily transdermal CBD administration on 60 patients with TMD over a period of 14 days.
The post Health Claims Draw Patients as Cannabis Science Catches Up appeared first on Leafly. The number of medical marijuana cardholders more than tripled in the last five years, as more states jumped on the bandwagon. Meanwhile, barriers to research are finally falling.
Investigators reported that pain patients were the group most likely to report health benefits following medical cannabis enactment.
One of the biggest benefits is that typically, MMJ patients can possess more marijuana than those who are using it recreationally. However, with an MMJ card, patients are able to buy and carry up to eight ounces of flower and no limit on concentrates.
As more research is being conducted, more medical professionals and patients are beginning to explore the possibilities of medicinal treatments with cannabis. Medical cannabis has been legal in Canada for almost two decades, but it’s only gained popularity in the last few years.
France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug. Patients with muscle spasms related to multiple sclerosis are also invited to take part.
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As Utah prepares to launch its medical marijuana program, patients who want to use the drug are encountering skeptical doctors and the quandary of where to get the plant. The post Utah cannabis patients face barriers after legalization appeared first on Leafly.
Changes to Israeli medical cannabis regulation by the Ministry of Health’s Medical Cannabis Association, locally known as Yakar, have left vulnerable patients with reduced access and increasing cots. Patients over the age of 18 (excepting children with severe epilepsy).
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Prenatal Asthma Attacks Up Complications for Mom and Baby
Veronica Hackethal, MD
Asthma attacks during pregnancy may increase the risk for complications for both the mother and child, according to a study published online November 26 in the European Respiratory Journal.
The study included more than 100,000 pregnancies and found that children of women who had asthma attacks during pregnancy were also at increased risk for asthma and other respiratory problems in the first 5 years of life.
"Asthma is the most common chronic disease in pregnant women, affecting 8%-13% of pregnant women worldwide," author Kawsari Abdullah, PhD, a research fellow at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute in Ottawa, Canada, said in a news release. Abdullah was at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto when the study was being conducted.
Almost 40% of women with asthma stop taking their asthma controller medications during pregnancy out of concern that these medications may harm the fetus, according to senior author Teresa To, PhD, also from The Hospital for Sick Children.
"[O]ur study indicates that severe asthma symptoms present the greater risk to mother and baby," To said in the news release.
The researchers analyzed administrative data from the Ontario Asthma Surveillance System and five other healthcare administrative databases. The study included data from 103,424 singleton pregnancies in 58,524 women with asthma between April 2003 and March 2012. Asthma exacerbations occurred in 2663 women with asthma and a total of 4455 pregnancies.
The investigators defined asthma exacerbations as five or more physician visits, one emergency department visit, or one hospital admission for asthma during pregnancy. They adjusted results for mother's age, number of prior births, maternal smoking during pregnancy, rural residence, socioeconomic status, the baby's sex, and comorbidities.
Increased Risks for Mother and Infant
Compared with women with asthma who had no prenatal exacerbations, those who had exacerbations had 30% higher odds of preeclampsia (odds ratio [OR], 1.30; P < .001; 3.84% vs 5.32%, respectively; p < 0.001), and 17% higher odds of pregnancy-induced hypertension (OR, 1.17; P = .022; 5.37% vs 7%, respectively; P < .001).
Compared with children born to mothers without prenatal asthma attacks, those born to mothers with prenatal asthma exacerbations had 14% higher odds of low birth weight (OR, 1.14; P = .049; 5.28% vs 6.76%, respectively; P < .001), 14% higher odds of preterm birth (OR, 1.14; P = .036; 6.66% vs 8.15%, respectively; P < .001), and 21% higher odds of birth defects (OR 1.21; P = .007; 4.97% vs 6.2%, respectively; P < .001).
In the first 5 years of life, children born to mothers with prenatal asthma exacerbations also had 23% higher risk of developing asthma (risk ratio [RR], 1.23; p < .001; 31.39% vs 37.77%, respectively; P < .001) and 12% higher risk for pneumonia (RR, 1.12; P < .006, 21.69% vs 24.38%, respectively; P < .001).
Past studies have linked prenatal asthma attacks to serious complications in the mother, including pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia. If untreated, the latter can lead to life-threatening eclampsia.
"Previous research has shown that 1 of every 3 pregnant women with asthma will suffer severe symptoms, so we need to understand what this means for women and their babies," Abdullah said.
Asthma attacks during pregnancy can also contribute to preterm delivery, low birth weight in newborns, birth defects, and newborn death. Longer-term effects on offspring may include increased risk for asthma, allergic rhinitis, and other lung or allergic conditions.
Most of this evidence comes from small studies, however.
"This is the biggest study looking at the risks associated with severe asthma symptoms in pregnancy, and it's also the first to show the longer-term impacts on children up to the age of 5 years. Our results reinforce the findings of smaller studies that uncontrolled asthma can be bad for mothers and their babies," To explained.
The study had several potential limitations. Because they lacked information on the severity of asthma exacerbations and asthma medications, the researchers could not evaluate their impact on mother and child. Although asthma medications such as oral corticosteroids may contribute to adverse outcomes, the authors note that having a severe asthma attack may pose a higher risk.
"This study does not explain why asthma attacks contribute to all these health issues, but the likely mechanism is reduced oxygen supply for the mother and subsequently to the baby in the womb," Jørgen Vestbo, DrMedSci, FRCP FERS, FMedSci, said in a press release. Vestbo, who was not involved in the study, is chair of the European Respiratory Society's Advocacy Council and a professor at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
"This large and important study suggests that asthma that is not well controlled may have serious effects on pregnant women and their children. This highlights the importance of carefully maintaining asthma control and managing asthma symptoms during pregnancy. Pregnant women who have asthma need regular antenatal care to discuss their symptoms and ensure their medication is effective," Vestbo stressed.
The study was supported by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, with an annual grant from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The study authors have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Eur Respir J. Published online November 26, 2019. Abstract
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MS Power and Silicon Ranch open 50 MW solar facility in Hub-City
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HATTIESBURG, MS. - Mississippi Power and Silicon Ranch opened a 50 MW solar facility Friday. Its been 18 months since officials first announced the project.
Officials say they are excited to flip the switch and provide renewable energy to the MS power grid.
MS Power Air Quality Manger Tony Smith says, "A couple of years ago we identified a need to diversify our portfolio and we realized that solar was becoming competitive so we developed a dialogue with this developer Silicon Ranch.”
The facility can produce enough energy to approximately 6,500 homes. It features 200,000 panels and is located on 650 acres in South Hattiesburg.
MS Power Chairman, President, and CEO Anthony Wilson says, “It is important for utilities to have a very diversified fuel portfolio and I think solar is certainly a component for that as we go forward.” Silicon Ranch is one of the nation's largest independent solar power producers and will own and operate the facility.
Matt Kisber, President and CEO of Silicon Ranch says, "The emissions that will be for solved by doing it from solar comes to the equivalent to about 8 million gallons of gasoline."
He adds, "So it is a much cleaner form of energy generation and it also takes advantage of one of the greatest resources we have...the sun."
Since the project, local officials wanted the solar farm to provide economic growth in Hattiesburg. The Forrest County Board of Supervisors and Area Development Partnership (ADP) says it will provide a competitive advantage with business recruitment.
“Companies want to locate to places with green energy on the grid. It is part of their sustainability plans and part of their social responsibility" says ADP President Chad Newell.
Board President David Hogan says, “A lot of companies have initiatives with green energy and want to reduce their carbon foot print, so we offer that now here in the Pine Belt.”
Mississippi Power is the state's largest partner in providing renewable energy with nearly 160 MW of approved solar generation.
In August Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously approved a 52.5 MW solar facility in Lauderdale county between MS Power and Silicon Ranch.
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A society, in which only health counts, is sick. This is sufficient reason for me, and the agencies which I represent to put head and heart into supporting MyHandicap.com".
The man who says this is Frank Bodin, currently "The advertiser in Switzerland", is a creative multi talent. In his early years he was an acclaimed upcoming musician, who had his first success playing the clarinet and the piano with top international orchestras and even composed his own music.
During the time of his studies and with the goal of becoming an opera director at the Hamburg State Opera he was confronted with advertising industry for the first time. Already the first advertising campaign from Frank was praised and awarded, which paved the way for his future life. He worked as a lyricist and he passed through various positions in numerous agencies. In the mean while he is the director of the working group RSCG in Switzerland, with whom he continuously wins prizes at top international advertising festivals like Cannes and Monteux.
Frank Bodin has found a new and digital challenge with his agency bodin.consulting. Together with Twitter and the exclusive Twitter representative Httpool, he will drive the expansion of Twitter Advertising in Switzerland.
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Connecticut Ranger Thomas Knowlton, who had gone out in a blaze of glory, had earlier selected another earnest and dashing young Connecticut man, Capt. Nathanael hale. Hale was a 21 year old former schoolmaster turned captain. Knowlton had selected him to command a company of Continental Army rangers.
When Gen. George Washington asked for a volunteer to spy behind the British lines shortly before the battle of Harlem Heights, Hale stepped up. "I wish to be useful," he explained to a friend, "and every kind of service, necessary to the public good, becomes honorable by being necessary."
Hale became far more famous for what he said on September 22, after he was captured by the British Army and sentenced to death by execution. He had been collecting information on British troop disposition since September 12. It is said that His Tory cousin, Samuel hale, betrayed him to the british commanders. Perhaps, but to the courageous hale was not a very good spy. Tall, plump, and pocky, and with flaming red hair, he stood out in a crowd. Even less discreet was his practice of writing down the information that he had collected and carrying the papers with him in his coat.
Hale was captured on September 21. He was not given a trial but condemned to be hanged on Sunday. At least he was given the opportunity to speak some stirring last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country!" After this, he was hung in front of the British troops.
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A Bonanza-grade Hit and Plenty of Results to Come
Provided By Klondike Gold
In 2019 Klondike Gold (TSX.V: KG; OTC: KDKGF) punched 94 holes into the hills above the Klondike’s most productive placer gold creeks, with most of those drill results still pending. The company’s initial assays turned some heads — including a 1-metre intercept of 1,009 g/t gold and 1,035 g/t silver in the Nugget Zone — and more recent results also returned good gold values. The bonanza hit in hole EC19-267 was one of the year’s best assays globally and formed part of a new parallel high-grade zone 25 metres below known mineralization.
The ultra-high-grade hit, as well as further Nugget intercepts including 8.9 g/t Au over 10 metres, prompted Klondike to raise a further $770,000 in a flow-through financing in September to fund an expanded program. “With these results, we felt it imperative to keep drilling without further delay,” said Klondike CEO Peter Tallman. Klondike drilled a further 12 holes and 913 metres at Nugget Zone following the money raise; now assays for a total fifteen holes from this Zone are pending.
More recently, Klondike released drill assays from Gay Gulch along the Eldorado Fault. Klondike drilled 7 holes at the confluence of two faults, following up from the 2015 drilling. Significant intercepts included 29.8 metres of 0.4 g/t gold, including 0.50m at 9.33 g/t of the yellow metal. Other intercepts included 1.55 metres of 2.29 g/t gold and 0.5 metres of 9.66 g/t gold in two separate holes.
Assays are also pending from the Lone Star zone, where Klondike drilled to test strike and see how far mineralization extends along major structures. The Company has been growing the size of this zone with systematic drilling in a grid pattern and producing long intercepts of disseminated gold the last two years.
NUGGETS OF POTENTIAL
Drill testing along 200 metres of the Nugget Zone intersected interesting gold mineralization including the new parallel zone of high-grade gold. Klondike plans further drilling at Nugget in 2020.
Highlights from the Nugget Zone program, including assays from nine drill holes, included:
(1) intersection of gold mineralization along 200 metres of drill testing, including the discovery of a new parallel zone of high-grade gold;
(2) drill hole EC19-267 intersected new mineralization grading 1,009 g/t Au with 1,035 g/t Ag over 1.0 meter. This new discovery is 25 meters below the known Nugget Zone mineralization and remains open;
(3) drill hole EC19-256, which hit mineralization grading 8.9 g/t Au over 10.0 meters; and
(4) drill hole EC19-266 intersected 1.8 g/t Au over 49.6 meters.
The bonanza-grade hit is just the latest in a string of impressive assays to come from quartz veins on Klondike’s property. Longer-term, the company will have to put together the higher-grade zones as well as the disseminated gold to determine the size of the eventual resource(s).
This year’s drilling at Nugget set out to target prospective areas of high-grade gold mineralization and improve structural understanding by capturing structural measurement data and quantifying gold-bearing quartz vein orientations. Larger diameter HTW-size drill core was used to improve core recovery and boost analytical precision. This decision seems to have paid off, based on the first batch of data from the assays.
Table 1: Results from drill holes EC19-255 to EC19-259, and EC19-266 to EC19-269
Source: http://www.klondikegoldcorp.com/klondike-gold-reports-1009-g-t-au-with-1035-g-t-ag-over-1-0-meter-and-8-9-g-t-au-over-10-0-meters-at-nugget-zone-yukon/
The true thickness of reported drill intervals cannot be determined with the information currently available.
*Hole EC19-259 ended in mineralization.
GOLDEN GAY GULCH
At Gay Gulch, mapping and drilling have identified gold-bearing quartz veining hosted within brittle felsic rocks developed adjacent to a significant northwest-trending fault (the ‘Eldorado Fault’) over a five-kilometer distance. These new results generated data to increase structural understanding and further drill testing is warranted in 2020. The program marked the first time drillers returned to this showing since 2015, a year that featured a highlight intersection of 75.6 g/t Au over 2.8 meters in hole EC15-10.
The structure at Gay Gulch is distinct from the Nugget Zone a kilometer away, and Nugget is different from Lone Star, the third area of interest.
MORE ON THE BONANZA HIT
From 104.0 to 105.0 metres downhole, EC19-267 intersected a mean grade of 1,009 g/t Au and 1,035 g/t Ag. This one-metre interval is a mafic schist containing coarse 2cm size cubic pyrite in a chocolate-coloured presumed ankerite alteration zone that includes a 0.4 metre rubble interval with pyrite. From 105.0 to 106.5 metres downhole, the coarse pyrite content decreases and typically gold bearing cross-cutting quartz veins occur.
The high-grade gold hit is comparable to other occurrences sampled from 2014 to 2018 in the Klondike District Property. In 2014, a chip sample from an outcrop yielded up to 1,766 g/t Au with 400 g/t Ag. In 2017, quartz veins were grab sampled that contained 24 g/t and 96 g/t Au with 110 g/t and 149 g/t silver. The EC19-267 hit should not be considered indicative of overall gold potential for the area. Nevertheless, the discovery is significant and more than just a lucky find. Klondike’s objective at the Nugget Zone was to systematically test for areas of high-grade gold, and the intersect proves there is potential for ultra-high-grade gold “pockets.” The technical information obtained can be used to potentially find more high-grade “pockets” so we view the discovery made at EC19-267 as a very positive development.
Figure 1: Nugget Zone 2019 Drill Plan Map.
UPPING THE GOLD ANTE
The USD price of gold is trading at six-year highs and gold is at or near all-time highs in several world currencies. The firm move above $US1,450 an ounce is driven by:
(1) geopolitical concerns;
(2) the Fed’s interest rate policy. Most recently, the Fed cut rates and investors have been rattled by an escalation in the U.S. trade war with China, which appears to be weaponizing the Yuan in retaliation. Hong Kong also remains a flashpoint of tensions. Meanwhile, Russia and China continue to bulk up their gold reserves by 50 tonnes per month. Given this backdrop we believe gold could be in the early stages of a new bull market.
POTENTIAL CATALYSTS
Assays have been reported for only 16 of 94 holes drilled, so pending drill results could be a major catalyst for Klondike Gold shares over the coming weeks and months.
Klondike has some key differentiators that make its shares worth a hard look:
A dominant land position in a proven gold-rich belt
Near-surface mineralization, which makes extraction simpler and more likely. Bulk-tonnage open-pit operations are typically lower-cost.
Coarse free gold, which reduces metallurgical risk
Only 20 kilometres from Dawson City along paved roads. That reduces drilling costs, increases proximity to skilled labour and reduces environmental disturbance. During the Klondike Gold Rush, the only routes to Dawson City were via the steep incline of the Chilkoot Trail or the dangerous rapids of the Yukon River. Today it’s possible to fly from Vancouver and be on site in 6 hours.
Caption: Dawson-Klondike triangle – Klondike property, Dawson City, and the airport
Klondike Gold is fortunate to be well-financed, which means it has continued to drill and build the gold endowment while funding dried up for most junior explorers. Roughly 46% of Klondike’s shares are held by management, with the top 10 shareholders including billionaire investors Frank Giustra (14%) and Eric Sprott (10.1%). With a strong shareholder base, CEO Peter Tallman has the rare opportunity to continue growing the project with minimal dilution next year, on the path to his goal of an economic gold deposit in the Klondike. The 2019 exploration budget is financed with $2.0 million allocated for exploration.
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Confusion. If I were to choose a word that perfectly explains the world of Misophonia, advocacy, and the pursuit of answers (particularly on Google Search), the word I would choose is without a doubt, confusion. The waters are often muddied by misinformation. Like all things in the modern world, Misophonia has been branded – however, this branding has been skewed and doesn’t necessarily reflect the condition. Since Misophonia is a new condition, it is ever-important that persons looking for answers are able to find accurate medical info. Instead, they are met with links to so-called ‘experts’ that barely understand the disorder. What do they understand? Cash.
You see, whenever a new condition comes about – there’s always the guy who thinks he can make a fast dollar. His ‘cures’ and ‘treatments’ are based on his own research – and because he’s got to the party early, he’s saturated the “market” – as though Misophonia, a medical condition, is a market. I wish my words were simply hearsay or formed from my own biased opinion. Unfortunately, there’s firm evidence to the contrary. In an article for the New York Observer, Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout details her experience with a psychiatrist.
I asked the author of many of these studies why he and his colleagues were doing therapy for misophonia when there was absolutely no consensus as to what the disorder was (and when none of their therapies had been trialed). During his transparent explanation, he slipped up and referred to misophonia sufferers as potential “consumers”. Funny, I had never quite thought of patients as consumers.
As I have explained in an article on HuffPost, “Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, who coined the disorder in 2001, has worries about doctors jumping the gun and moving on to treatments so fast. He asserts that when it comes to the toted treatment methods that, “we do not have any clear clinical data.” Since there is not enough clinical data, this furthers worry when it comes to misophonia providers.”
So – now that we’ve established that there’s confusion about Misophonia… what exactly is it? Though there are few studies that have been published, it’s been established that Misophonia is most-likely a neurological condition in which the amygdala is having an over-responsive reaction to otherwise normal auditory and visual stimuli. It’s not simply a rage disorder, nor is it ‘sound rage’, or ‘chewing rage’. It is a complex sensory disorder that impacts the brains ability to process information. The emotional reaction, which accompanies the disorder comes after the initial physiological response.
It’s important to differentiate that the anger, anxiety, confusion, and sadness that are linked to Misophonia come after the initial response. Misophonia is not simply anger or rage at certain visuals or sounds – these reactions come after our body fails to understand properly what is and what is not a threat. Imagine that you were locked in a room with a rattle snake – for persons with Misophonia, regular sounds become this rattle snake. We are unable to shake the panic, the fear, and the fight flight response – because our brains do not understand that a threat is not present.
Since there is no official diagnosis, knowing you have Misophonia usually comes from identifying that you, or a family member have an over-active response to every day sounds. This is more than mere anxiety or anger – the person may be sweating, feel like they have bugs crawling under their skin, tightness, and a physiological ‘jerking’ sensation as soon as a sound happens. Persons with Misophonia seem to have symptoms that worsen over time, and exposure to these sounds causes the experience to become worse – sensory information is cumulative and you cannot simply ‘get used to it’.
If you think you have Misophonia, chances are, that you do have a form of auditory over-responsivity. An audiologist, MD, or psychologist can help confirm this, but as there is no diagnostics criteria, or treatment, there is little else that can be done by them. Coping techniques, sensory diets (which would be implemented by occupational therapists), and white-noise generators may be beneficial.Currently, the International Misophonia Research Network operates a site that lists coping providers.
What’s most important for sufferers of Misophonia is that they know that they are not alone, their condition is real, and they’re not crazy!
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RAINS gave 10 rpt 10 bicycles to girls - Manager
Tamale, Nov. 14, (Caesar), GNA - A Tamale-based NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian and development services to deprived communities in the Northern region on Monday said it gave 10 bicycles to girls commuting long distance to schools in Gushiegu district but not 300 as reported earlier in the media
Mr. Seidu Abdul Samed, acting Programmes Manager of Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS), in a reaction to the story said the NGO supported 300 girls in the district but only ten out of them who were commuting long distances to school were given the bicycles.
He said the America Jewish World Service (AJWS), US-based charity is funding this component for a-3-year grant totaling 27,000 US dollars, which the first year grant of 9,000 dollars was used this year to carry out its educational support in the district. Part of the money would be used to carry out RAINS support projects in other districts, including the Karaga district. Mr. Samed said RAINS was expecting additional 9,000 dollars support from the same AJWS next year for the same purpose, which 300 girls would be supported and 10 out of them would receive bicycles.
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Obama Slams “Misguided” AZ Immigration Bill
Suzy Khimm
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President Barack Obama has strongly denounced a “misguided” Arizona immigration bill that would give police unprecedented authority to question and arrest people because of their immigration status. Obama said Friday morning that the legislation would “open the door to irresponsibility by others” and “threaten to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans, as well the trust between police and their communities that is so crucial to keeping us safe,” Politico reports. Obama added that he has instructed his administration to closely monitor the civil rights implications of the bill.
The president also suggested that the Arizona bill—which the state’s GOP governor, Jan Brewer, has until Saturday to sign or veto—pointed to the urgent need for federal-level immigration reform. “If we continue to fail to act at a federal level, we will continue to see misguided efforts opening up around the country,” Obama said. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have also indicated that a comprehensive immigration overhaul could happen this year, even ahead of a climate and energy bill.
In fact, Obama reached out this week to Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) and other Senate Republicans to ask them to consider supporting immigration reform. And in a conference call Thursday night, Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, who released his own reform bill last year, reiterated the need for GOP backing in the House as well. Estimating that an immigration bill would gather about 200 or 205 Democratic votes, Gutierrez said, “We’re going to need about 20 Republicans. This is not rhetoric from the Democratic Party trying to slip and slide away, it’s just true—we have to go and find them.”
Leading Republicans like Sen. Lindsey Graham—who’s been working with Sen. Chuck Schumer on an immigration bill—have thrown cold water on Congress’s ability to pass reform this year. But there are signs of some bipartisan interest in the issue. This week, GOP Sen. Richard Lugar and Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin urged the Obama administration to stop deporting students who are illegal immigrants. This reform is at the heart of the DREAM Act that the two senators co-authored—a piece of legislation that’s had long-standing bipartisan support and could be a key component of a comprehensive bill.
In the meantime, Gutierrez and other immigration reform advocates are demanding that the Senate bring forward a bill by May 1, the day that nationwide immigration rallies are set to take place. Their goal is to pressure the Democratic leadership to take up immigration reform in the working period between Memorial Day and July 4—the only feasible time to tackle the question before the midterms. “We need to make sure that we make a situation that’s intolerable for Democrats if they don’t act,” Gutierrez added.
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Rabat with Avintia (and MotoGP) at risk
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Reale Avintia Racing
Ruben Xaus
Tito Rabat could be with one foot out of Avintia and MotoGP. His results are short of expectations and, unlike fellow Karel Abraham, his contract ends at the end of this time. As such, the spanish team is already looking for alternatives, specially young riders. If he doesn’t continue at Avintia, it will be difficult for Rabat to have a solution, since virtually everything is already closed by 2020.
Ruben Xaus, sporting director of Avintia, confirmed to paddock-gp.com that there is a chance that Rabat would leave the team, and the substitute will be a young rider – suggesting that he will be able to find a solution in the Moto2 squad:
– Karel Abraham has a two-year contract, so only Tito’s place isn’t safe. The transfer market hasn’t yet started, I would like to hire someone young for the team who can put the bike as high up as possible in the standings. We’ll see how it evolves, but we’re talking to young riders.
The official admitted that Rabat has not lived up to expectations and wants the spaniard to prove that he deserves the place. However, the sponsors are relentless: ‘Titus isn’t at the highest level we expected and hoped for, and we want him to return and show everyone that he deserves his place. The sponsors are pushing because we have good bikes and the team is working well’.
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ROAD TO THE FINALS
Follow the journey of the top NRA & NWRA athletes on their way to the Northern Rodeo Association Finals!
Stories by: Joe Kusek
With an event-best nine victories, J2 Bridges has already clinched his second straight year-end title and third in four years.
That’s not to say the rest of the field is staying home. There’s money to be won.
Dalton May of Buffalo has eight top-four finishes to his name, including wins at Ennis and Deer Lodge, while Darby’s George Gillespie started his summer with a win at the opener in Conrad and also won at Harlowton and Superior.
Cache Hill of Wibaux has a knack for making late surges up the standings. A year ago, he closed 2017 with wins at Hamilton and Helmville. This summer, Hill won in August at Boulder and Wibaux, to go along with an early-season win at Culbertson.
Glendive’s Tucker Zingg put himself in the top five with a huge win at Hamilton, while Brandley Peabody of Billings went a long distance for consecutive wins at Poplar and Gardiner. Peabody is the son of Larry Peabody, a former PRCA world bareback champion.
Bridges (Three Forks) and Gillespie (Superior) also had the highest-marked rides at 82 points.
Kyle Callaway won the Townsend rodeo with a time of 3.7 seconds, the fastest win in the Northern Rodeo Association for 2018.
The Billings cowboy will have to match that quickness if he wants to retain his lead atop in the standings. Callaway comes to Butte just a slim $196 ahead of Taylor Corbett of Billings. All 10 qualifiers have a mathematical chance to become the new champion.
Callaway, who is also fifth in the all-around standings after earning money in team roping, has eight top-three finishes to his credit including wins at East Helena, Townsend and Helmville. The win at Helmville put him in front of a tightly-bunched pack.
Corbett has 11 top-four finishes with wins at Gardiner and high-paying Hamilton which put him in solid title contention. He was also second at Poplar, Culbertson and Twin Bridges.
All-around contender Hank Hollenbeck of Molt had back-to-back wins at Three Forks and Shelby and added another in Twin Bridges. He trails Callaway by just $264.
Arlan Minue of Sweetgrass opened his 2018 with three straight wins to start the summer, taking Conrad, Culbertson and Poplar. He added victories at Polson, Ennis and Boulder. His six wins is an event-best. Minue was 3.8 seconds at Ennis.
Andrew Evjene has been close before. Now he’s just one or two good rides away from finally ascending the mountain. The Two Dot cowboy was second in 2015 and fourth in 2014. He walks into the Butte Civic Center, saddle in hand, with a lead of $1,268 on Cody R. Miller of Pryor.
Miller, along with defending champion Tyler Friend of Great Falls, are the only two competitors with a mathematical chance of catching Evjene.
Evjene put himself firmly in the driver’s seat with 10 top-three finishes, including wins at Ennis, Choteau, Shelby and Eureka. He was also second at Conrad, Culbertson, Wilsall, Harlowton and Scobey.
Miller stayed within striking distance with wins at Conrad, Poplar and Wilsall. He also earned a big-second place check at Hamilton in late summer. Miller won Wilsall with an 82-point ride, the second-highest marked ride of the season.
Friend won’t let his title go without a fight. He won and Harlowton, Three Forks and Twin Bridges as part of his eight top-three finishes.
And no other event boasts a former PRCA world champion in the mix. Jesse Kruse of Winston, who won the PRCA world titled in 2009, won an event-best five times this past summer. Kruse made the field bring it’s “A” game with wins at Gardiner, Big Timber, Scobey, Boulder and Hamilton. His 83-point win at Boulder is the high-mark ride of the year.
Hank Hollenbeck returns to defend his title. But the multi-event Molt cowboy – he’s also competing at the NRA Finals in steer wrestling – will have to be fast and consistent to make it back-to-back championships.
Standing in Hollenbeck’s way is Jack Graham, of Lakeview, Ore. Graham is another on a long list of MSU cowboys who have honed their skills in the NRA.
Graham, who also leads the all-around cowboy standings over Hollenbeck, won four times this summer one of the NRA’s most balanced events.
Graham won at Polson, Three Forks, Eureka and Twin Bridges. Hollenbeck’s lone win came at Wibaux.
The stakes are raised with all three all-around contenders – Graham, Hollenbeck and Sam Levine of Wolf Creek – competing in the event. Graham and Levine are also team roping partners.
Also giving chase are Belgrade’s Albert Koenig, Chase Mitchell of Shepherd, Sam Levine of Wolf Creek and Havre’s George Marcenko. Koenig, fourth a year ago, won at Wilsall while Mitchell won at Conrad and Superior. Levine, who team ropes with Graham and is also in the all-around race, won at Big Timber and Butte.
Others ready to cash a check are Dalton Carr and James Ramirez of Manhattan, along with Winnett’s Jade Gardner and Taylen Lytle of Arlee. Carr won at Gardiner, while Ramirez was a winner at Choteau. Gardner used a big win at Hamilton to reach the NRA Finals, while Lytle won the regular-season finale in Helmville.
No event has so many other variables. There are two cowboys, two horses, two ropes and one steer. A lot can go wrong and a lot can go right.
Sam Levine of Wolf Creek returns to defend his team roping heeling title. But he will have a different partner. Levine is roping with heading standings leader Jack Graham of Lakeview, Ore. Ironically, Graham and Levine are 1-3 in the all-around cowboy standings and also qualified in tie-down roping.
All 10 team roping headers have a mathematical chance at a title and the top six team roping heelers.
Graham and Levine won at East Helena and Superior. Levine opened the year with a win at Conrad, with Travis Nichols, his 2017 NRA Finals team roping partner. This year, Nichols will be roping with Kory Mytty of Lolo and University of Montana rodeo coach.
Shawn Bessette of Great Falls and Sid Sporer, of, Cody, Wyo., are second in the team roping standings. Bessette trails Graham by just $232, while Sporer trails Levine by $892. Bessette and Sporer won at Big Timber, Ennis and Twin Bridges.
Former champion Jason Carlson and Zachary Schweigert of Livingston won at Wilsall, Townsend, Butte and Hamilton.
Shawn Bessette won NRA team roping heading titles in 2011, 2014 and 2015, while Carlson won in 2013. Sporer is a three-time (2006, 2008, 2010) team roping heeling champ, while Shane Bessette of Great Falls won in 2009, 2011 and 2014. Shane Bessette is roping with Greg Goggins at the 2018 Finals.
The pairing of Chance Paradis and Rich Carpenter won at Polson and Eureka while long-time partners Jace Bishop and Chris Barthelmess won at Choteau.
He was second a year ago. In 2018, Payton Fitzpatrick did his darndest to make sure he moved up one coveted spot at this year’s NRA Finals.
The Polson bull rider had six top-two finishes this past summer, including victories at Choteau, Shelby, Scobey and Twin Bridges to put some distance between him and the rest of his peers.
Only two others – Clayton Ahlgren of Grass Range and Jordan’s Kelly Murnion – can catch Fitzpatrick in the standings.
And that’s where it becomes interesting. Bull riding is the most difficult event. At four events, there were no qualified rides and at 17 rodeos, there were not enough rides to pay out the top four places.
Ahlgren, the 2012 champion, also has four wins. He bested the competition at Three Forks, Townsend, Butte and Hamilton. He was the only qualified rider at Butte.
Murnion won at Conrad, Big Timber and Wibaux, where he was the only bull rider to post an eight-second ride. Fitzpatrick was the only rider to make the whistle at Twin Bridges.
And should the top three stumble, there are seven others ready to cash a check. The group includes 2011 champion Gerald Eash of Trego and Jordan’s Connor Murnion, the 2016 champion. Quinn Greenough of Bozeman, son of PRCA world bareback champion and recent ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee Deb Greenough, put himself in the bull riding finals with a big win at Deer Lodge. His ride of 84 points is also the high-mark ride of the year.
Give it to Shai McDonald for a second year in a row. The home-schooled high schooler used 10 top-two finishes to pull away from the rest of the field during the summer of 2018. McDonald, also the reigning Montana state high school champion, has won $8,935 this year, the most for a single event, cowgirl or cowboy.
McDonald closed her summer with a rousing finish, winning both Hamilton and Helmville to put the gold buckle out of reach. She also won at Wilsall and Three Forks. McDonald was second at Gardiner, Big Timber, Choteau, Twin Bridges, Deer Lodge and Wibaux.
It was enough to separate from 2016 champion Shelby Rasmussen of Bozeman. Rasmussen, the Triple Crown winner --- barrel racing, breakaway roping and all-around in 2016 – won at Superior and Butte this past summer. The Montana State University cowgirl also leads the all-around standings.
Tammy Jo Carpenter of Kalispell returns in barrel racing. The former all-around champion, was second in barrel racing last year. She needs the barrel racing money this year, chasing Rasmussen in the all-around standings. Carpenter won at Shelby, Twin Bridges and Deer Lodge.
McDonald is the first back-to-back champion since Becky Fuson (formerly Toavs) in 2008 and 2009. Fuson is fourth in the 2018 standings. She won at Gardiner and Eureka.
Also in the field is Montana State cowgirl Celie Salmond of Choteau, 2013 champion Taylour Russell of Conrad and Tayla Moeykens of Three Forks, who won three junior barrel racing titles, including 2016 and 2017. Salmond won at Conrad and Boulder.
BREAKAWAY ROPING
In 2010, Cierra Kunesh won the NWRA all-around and barrel racing. In 2018, the Helena cowgirl is trying to expand her rodeo resume. Kunesh leads a tightly-bunched field in the most unpredictable events. There were 22 different winners in breakaway at NWRA rodeos this summer in Montana.
That includes Kunesh, a winner at Deer Lodge, Boulder and Hamilton. She shared first place at both Boulder and Hamilton with Quinn Briggs, of Cardwell, Idaho who has qualified in third. Kunesh holds a lead of $545 over Jill Lufkin, of Menan, Idaho.
Kunesh is also third in the all-around cowgirl standings.
Lufkin won at Townsend and shared first at Butte. She was also second at Polson and Big Timber.
Gracely Speth of Bozeman used a win worth $1,121 at East Helena to jump into title contention. Hysham’s Tiffany Ogren used a handful of top-four finishes to be within reach.
Tammy Jo Carpenter carries extra incentive with her rope. The 2015 champion from Kalispell is also chasing her fourth all-around title.
How close were the events: Just two-tenths of a seconds separated the top eight places in Three Forks, while four-tenths separated the top eight in Choteau.
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Housing crisis here, MP says
By Vaughan Elder
Dunedin south MP Clare Curran says New Zealand's housing crisis has spread to the city as Government figures show the average rent has increased by 40%.
Clare Curran
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) data showed the average rent had gone from $290 in January 2012 to $407 last month, the first time it had climbed above the $400 mark.
Family struggling to find a home
In the past year the average price had risen 10.6%.
At the same time, the waiting list for a Housing New Zealand property climbed to 80 in December last year, the longest it has been in more than two years.
Building and Construction Minister Dr Nick Smith slammed the claim there was a housing crisis in Dunedin, saying it was "grossly overstated''.
Rents and house prices had increased at a slower rate under the National Government that the previous Labour one, Dr Smith said.
There was "no question'' there was increased demand on the housing market, because Dunedin and the rest of the country was performing well economically.
But rents were below the national average in the city and the average house price of $359,000 was not a "major issue''.
Ms Curran said the data and number of people she was seeing who were struggling to pay rent or find properties showed the issue had reached crisis levels.
"What this tells me is the housing crisis has come to Dunedin.''
She blamed the Government, which had been passive in the face of the problem and fixated on Auckland.
"They have had a deliberate policy of selling off state houses [in Dunedin] and not replacing them and sending the proceeds up north.
"Of course that is going to have an impact.''
The situation was forcing low-income families into "really precarious situations'' where either they could not find a house or they were forced into sub-standard homes which made people sick.
Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull said he had been "warning for some time'' that housing was a problem all over the country, including in Dunedin.
"In Dunedin it's quality and now rental price,'' Mr Cull said.
The price and quality of housing not only affected renters, but also had the potential to put people off moving to Dunedin if nothing was done about it.
He was not sure the situation in Dunedin had reached crisis levels, but said the council would this year develop a "comprehensive housing strategy'' to address the issue.
This included investigating whether the council could impose minimum standards for the quality of rental properties.
"We definitely have an issue and it's going to get worse if we don't, as a community, tackle it.''
Ministry of Social Development southern regional commissioner John Allen said rental prices were rising, but Dunedin still had a "good deal of options available''.
Dr Smith said it was unfair to use January figures because every year they were inflated by the return of the students to the city.
"I would encourage Ms Curran to read Massey University's independent housing affordability studies that show that housing in Dunedin is 40% more affordable now than when National was elected.''
He accepted average house prices in Auckland were "too high'', but the figures in Dunedin were in a different ball park.
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12 Hours After
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tyes77 rated it
I actually enjoyed this novel as it reminds me of novels such as God of Music or Youngest Son of Sunyang where the MC knows the future but in this case its a limited fashion of the title. Don't worry about things getting too out of hand as its quite grounded with decent rationalism and I cannot help cheering for the MC. Looking forward to more of this novel!
samspd71 rated it
3/5 - C Tier - Competent
I’ve read it fully. This story is neither grand nor close to terrible. It is competent in its spot.
The writing is average. Dialogues are average.
The MC may have gotten lucky initially in obtaining his ‘power’, but he isn’t one with a free path to great heights and little conflicts standing in his way. Conspiracies and obstacles surround him throughout the story and all the way to its end. The author really knows how to use his setting and concept to the fullest and there is... more>> rarely a moment of boredom.
If there is a downside to this story, it would be that there are really only 4 characters. Yes, actual characters with personalities and goals of their own, everyone else is a good enough template to fall into the story but nothing ever grander than that. Another downside is that it may leave an aftertaste of being too short and the ending a bit rushed and ‘easy’.
Is there a strong plot? Yes.
Do some conflicts feel cheesy? Yes.
Is there romance? Yes.
Harem? No.
It serves itself well in the category of novels where watching the growth of the MC in the world is the main selling point.
I enjoyed it, maybe you might as well. <<less
SnoopyGM rated it
Lame, the MC is naive, impulsive, and too easy to read. The news system is also not that interesting. Almost nothing is interesting in this novel. The MC way of doing thing is so simple and stupid, if you are a kid maybe you can read this with a glee in your face. But this novel is such a one way plot, almost nothing very interesting in this novel. Plot lame, MC character: naive lame, other side character: nothing interesting, lame. There is one novel that have some similarities with... more>> this, which is "Extraordinary Genius" (same theme, investment from future knowledge etc), that is over the top plot, but more interesting plot, MC and others is much more "human" than this novel. I rate this 3 for 'ok' story, nothing interesting, readable, but boring and stupid wannabe business story. I dont recommend reading this, except if you are a kid or adult loser who dreams got super cheat and can make money. Also the business perspective is not making sense, this novel is just wannabe rich story. <<less
zouave rated it
This novel has a slightly unique take in regards to buying stocks or making money off future knowledge, veered away from generic re-incarnation and bit coin craze lool
It's a nice break from the said generic novels, more along the lines of slice of life?
I would recommend it to people who have read and liked novel like God of Money, I found this much better done. As someone before me said, the novel is more realistic compared to other make-money novels.
Foxnine rated it
I’ve surprisingly found myself enjoying reading this. This type of novel isn’t usual my cup of tea. However up to the current chapter I’ve read I haven’t lost interest. I thought this novel was going to be the usual rich powerful, Harem sort of thing. But it wasn’t; it’s quite interesting, different and keeps my interest with the slight mysteries surround his 12 hour news.
manzikennedy
For a slice of life- wish fulfillment novel, it's enjoyable. I listen to its audiobook while working and pass the time. The problems come from the characters. Like every Korean we novel, the characters are sociopaths, it actually makes you think all Korean authors are sociopaths. From Dungeon defense, even EER MC has some psychopathic moments. ... more>>
The female lead is a little manipulative witch. She literally approached the MC while knowing she was a CEO, and wanted him to risk his life and fight a powerful business group and revenge for her, over some little smile. But since he logically refused, she went to treating him like air, literally ignoring all the times he helped her. I thought they were friends but the moment something doesn't go her way, she makes him an acquaintance from friend. But right after he does, she literally offers herself to him as a girlfriend. Don't lie to me, how did she refuse all advances from better guys (or girls, not judging) but immediately became his girlfriend right after he did something for her.
The MC himself is no better, if not worse. From the start, he overly complained how he was overworked and lived poorly, like being born with a plastic spoon is the worst thing to happen to a human. As a person from a third world country, 5 of my uncles died while younger than me so I can't relate to the pure torture of sitting in an office for hours, breaking your tailbone
The girl that his parents hooked him up with, was rejected because she was too nice. Not because you guys live a different style, but simply because you thought she wasn't worthy of you. I hope she lives a happier life than you, but I guess she won't.
The MC himself is no better, if not worse. From the start, he overly complained how he was overworked and lived poorly, like being born with a plastic spoon is the worst thing to happen to a human. As a person from a third world country, 5 of my uncles died while younger than me so I can't relate to the pure torture of sitting in an office for hours, breaking your tailbone. (It's repeated, I apologize)
Also, he's super hypocritical. He keeps shouting (in his mind) how he isn't like other CEOs but he's just like them. (Unless you're Jeff Bezos, that's a straight up sociopath).
He is super greedy, and always want more money. I wouldn't fault that but, just the idea that what pushes the plot is only his greed, rather than everything else, makes me hate him. Somehow his money is never enough, and you can say it's for the sake of learning new classes and knowing his future that's wrong because they're billions of other things that can make him famous.
I honestly wouldn't have cared if he's greedy, but there was one comment that pissed me off.
When he bought that Bentley, he gave a filmsy excuse that a rich person should spend money, therefore circulating it back into society.
. I guess it never crossed his mind that donating to the poor helpless children and teenagers who literally prostitute themselves to feed their families around the world is important, but a diamond watch is worth it.
Even during the earthquake, he could have made some money of the dead people but refused, and somehow that makes him a saint. Even when he donated the 14 million, there was no sympathy for the future homeless and child beggars due to the catastrophy. It's all for his rankings and ego.
I enjoy listening to numbers being rambled in my ear, and more than boring story. But when it comes to characters, either the weren't well thought out, or they are plain sociopaths. <<less
samzee rated it
Pretty unique. I have never seen a novel based on stock trading and investments.
I like it for that even if I find his power to be a bit questionable. It's good read if you like God of Money, and other business management and money making in the modern world.
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DealBook|Indebted Chinese Companies Increase Pressures on Government
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DealBook Business and Policy
Indebted Chinese Companies Increase Pressures on Government
The STX shipbuilding plant on Changxing Island, in China’s Liaoning Province, in 2011. Many Chinese companies borrowed heavily to expand during the nation’s growth years.Credit...Andy Wong/Associated Press
HONG KONG — Sainty Marine Corporation started small, buying and selling a few ships in the 1980s. But Sainty Marine, a Chinese state-owned company, went on a debt-fueled binge over the last few years, opening its own shipyards and signing orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars each.
Now, heavily indebted companies like Sainty Marine are at the center of the economic troubles in China that have unsettled currency, commodity and stock markets of late.
Sainty Marine just found itself in court, as one of China’s biggest banks asked to dismantle the company to recoup overdue loans. Government regulators are investigating the accuracy of the company’s financial reports, its bank accounts have recently been frozen and its shares have not traded on the Shenzhen stock market since August.
“It’s pretty dire,” said Matthew Flynn, a Hong Kong shipping consultant.
Shipbuilding is part of a long list of Chinese industries, including steelmaking, coal mining and auto manufacturing, that borrowed heavily from state-run banks to expand during the good years, helping to propel the country’s three decades of double-digit annual economic growth. But growth has now slipped to around 7 percent, and many companies are running low on cash.
The direction of the Chinese economy has made global investors nervous and weighs on the price of oil. And troubled companies like Sainty Marine are clouding the outlook.
For years, state-owned companies could regularly mark up their prices to help them pay off their loans. As customers now pull back and deflationary pressures set in, companies are being forced to cut prices, while facing the same debt payments.
The corporate crunch is muddling the government’s efforts to manage the economy. To keep growth from falling off a cliff, authorities are pushing a raft of stimulus measures, like building more high-speed rail lines and encouraging state-owned banks to keep lending.
But ever more borrowing leaves China vulnerable, as company blowups add to the pressures. Last year, total debts of all sorts in China — household, corporate and government — increased by an amount equal to 12 percent of the entire country’s economy. Overall lending expanded in December at the fastest pace since June, figures released by the central bank on Friday show.
Companies in industrial sectors, which accounted for the bulk of borrowing, are navigating a treacherous environment.
Low or falling prices mean that companies need to sharply increase their sales volume every year to have enough revenue to cover their debt payments. But increasing sales is hard in a slowing economy.
China is not the only country with falling producer prices. They are also down in the United States from a year ago amid weak prices for oil and other commodities.
What makes China unusual is that companies are coping with sharply rising labor costs. Blue-collar wages are up nearly 10 percent a year, as the work force ages and more young people prefer white-collar jobs. Overinvestment in many sectors is also resulting in too many factories and other businesses chasing the same limited sales.
“The combination of rising staff costs and lower prices is a real challenge,” said Sabine Bauer, a senior director for financial institutions in the Hong Kong office of Fitch Ratings.
Shipbuilders like Sainty Marine illustrate the litany of problems.
Up and down the Chinese coastline, in harbors and along coastal rivers, companies bought big plots of land, purchased cranes, and hired large numbers of welders. China expanded from one-fifth of global shipbuilding capacity in 2008 to two-fifths by last year.
Why China Rattles the World
China’s economy is faltering, prompting concerns that are now shaking global stock markets.
Quality control was a problem from the start. “In China, building what are supposed to be two identical ships in two adjacent slips, you get two different vessels,” said Basil Karatzas, a Manhattan ship broker. “In Japan, they can build 10 ships and they are all the same.”
With many Chinese shipyards dogged by complaints, competition was fierce. Japanese and South Korean shipyards demanded 20 percent down payments for orders, plus a guarantee from an international bank to pay the rest of the cost if the buyer defaulted. Although Chinese shipyards demanded the same deposits, they did not require the guarantees, and accepted orders from what were effectively shell companies with weak finances.
That put Chinese shipyards at risk.
If ship prices fell sharply, buyers could forfeit their deposits and not pay for the rest of the vessel, leaving the shipyard stuck with the project. As global demand for commodities withered in the last two years, ship prices dropped more than 20 percent — and in some cases, more.
For the 58,000-ton bulk freighters that Chinese shipyards were churning out, prices have plunged from nearly $30 million in 2013 to just $16 million now. Buyers who bought at the high end chose to forfeit their deposits instead of paying for finished vessels worth less.
Chinese shipyards are now littered with half-finished shells, like immense steel earthworms cut in two. Many shipyards lack the money to complete vessels and sell them at a discount that might allow them to recover some costs.
Even strong buyers are balking at completing deals. Sainty Marine has four finished vessels that were rejected by Precious Shipping of Bangkok. Precious Shipping backed away in a dispute over the quality that has resulted in an arbitration case in London.
The Bank of China, one of the country’s biggest commercial banks, pushed Sainty Marine into court on Tuesday in the shipyard’s hometown, Nanjing, in Jiangsu Province. The bank requested the appointment of a liquidator, as Sainty Marine is already overdue on $81 million in loans.
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Mixed policy signals from China have roiled global investors. Here are five officials who are calling the shots in Beijing.
A Sainty Marine official who gave only her family name, Ma, said that the court had held hearings last week, but added that she was not aware of any decisions. The bank and the court had no comment.
It is rare for state-owned banks to pursue debts so aggressively.
Authorities periodically send signals about shutting down such zombie companies. “Zombie enterprises are not new, but as the economy feels downward pressure, their seriousness and danger becomes evident,” People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s main newspaper, recently said.
But banks usually keep rolling over debts and lending more, particularly for state-owned companies like Sainty Marine, where the controlling shareholder is Jiangsu Province. The government has been hesitant to completely shut down companies, over fears that large-scale layoffs might lead to protests.
The shipbuilding industry, though, is in complete disarray, with dozens of Chinese companies lacking any orders. The government, which has halted export credits for the sector, seems determined to force some closings.
In other circumstances, a weaker currency might offer relief.
When the currency drops, it makes imported goods more expensive. That helps stave off deflationary pressures that hurt companies’ ability to raise prices. It also makes labor costs look lower in dollar terms, which in turn can help attract overseas investment.
Those dynamics are a big reason the Chinese government has been letting the renminbi fall.
But the currency is also challenging.
A weaker renminbi could further dampen Chinese demand for imported commodities, which are typically priced in dollars. As Chinese appetite wanes, freight stagnates and shipping companies have even less need for new vessels.
It’s a disastrous situation for Sainty Marine. “Even for what’s in the order books,” said Mr. Flynn, the shipping consultant, “people don’t want to take delivery of the vessels.”
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Imposters – Season 2 (2019)
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, New on Netflix Canada, TV Show
Released on Monday, April 22, 2019
Con artist Maddie is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Over the years, she has left a trail of unwitting victims who become tormented upon realizing that they have been used and robbed of everything — including their hearts. Her latest assignment threatens to be derailed, though, when she meets Patrick, a potential love interest. Further complicating Maddie’s work are three former targets — Ezra, Richard and Jules — who realize they have been scammed by the same woman and team up to track her down. When the victims choose to embark on the quest, they don’t realize that they must face their own truths and find new versions of themselves along the way.
Imposters (2017–)
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A dark comedy that focuses on a female con artist who marries people and then disappears with their money.
Creator: Paul Adelstein, Adam Brooks
Actors: Inbar Lavi, Rob Heaps, Parker Young, Marianne Rendón
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Support for NICVA members applying for Road Safety Grants
Interested in applying to the grants scheme for community led road safety initiatives launched? Detail Data can provide NICVA members with information that could support their application.
Earlier this month Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard launched the 2016-17 Road Safety Grant Scheme. The scheme offers individuals and community groups an opportunity to apply for funding of up to £10,000 to develop and deliver local road safety initiatives. It is aimed at helping engage and empower individuals, communities and organisations to promote and practise good road safety behaviours to reduce the number of people who are killed or injured on our roads. Grants must be used on locally focused road safety education and awareness projects to help the Department achieve outcomes identified within its Road Safety Strategy to 2020.
So how can Detail Data help?
In the past 10 months Detail Data has gathered a range of data which would be relevant to organisation interested in applying for this funding. This data has been used in several high impact stories. The first story, launched in August 2015, is Two years of death and serious injury on Northern Ireland’s roads which maps collisions and examines road infrastructure.
Another relevant story published earlier this month is ‘Over 2,000 road crashes outside schools spark calls for 20mph speed limit', which examines the number of people injured as a result of road traffic collisions close to schools in Northern Ireland over the last decade. Detail Data has also focused specifically on cycling collisions and published an article in September 2015 which mapped Northern Ireland cycling collisions.
The data behind the road death and serious injuries and the cycling collision stories are available on the Detail Data Portal and the team are happy to assist organisations in accessing the data relevant to their application.
For more information and a funding application pack visit NI Direct.
To access data support contact [email protected] or [email protected].
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Authenticity is the Key Ingredient for Brands with Personality
By Julia Wilson, Director, Global Responsibility & Sustainability, Nielsen
Perspectives 02-14-2019
Now more than ever, brands are “taking stands”—challenging the status quo, and their competitors. Sustainability, and how brands engage with it, is evolving and being driven by today’s social and political moment. Over the past decade, corporate responsibility and sustainability has risen in prominence to the C-suite and beyond.
In a recent webinar, we explored Nielsen sales data around consumers’ sustainability preferences. But there isn’t just one definition of sustainability—or one story of success—that truly encapsulates the full opportunity for existing and challenger brands.
Consumers tell us they look beyond the surface of the products they purchase to understand the brands behind them. Our research bears this out—consumers are putting their dollars where their values are, spending $128.5 billion in the U.S. in 2018 alone on sustainable fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products.
For consumers, determining whether a brand aligns with their values often means more than taking a cursory look at the brand’s website or glancing at their Instagram feed. Consumers are looking for more in the moment when they decide whether to go through with a purchase or not.
The transparency imperative
Our research has shown that transparency wins with consumers, but the imperative for brands to take a stand requires more than simple disclosure. This isn’t just about sharing your full list of ingredients, but going deeper into how you source your products—and taking steps to actively support the workers who make that supply chain possible. It’s not just sharing your company’s diversity and inclusion performance. Companies today need to do more to invest in a robust talent pipeline that connects across varied communities.
For these efforts to be truly authentic, following through on these commitments outside of the spotlight is even more important than what you communicate externally. In short, it’s imperative that brands who want to take a stand build these efforts on the bedrock principles of transparency and authenticity—with real investments to support both.
"People want to associate and buy from brands that stand for more,” said one consumer. “It’s less what people consider corporate social responsibility in terms of programs, and more brands that have a personality and stand up for something,” remarked another.
A version of this article originally appeared on TriplePundit.com.
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Five Reasons To Prioritize Sustainability In Your Brand Playbook
To do it right, companies need to invest in truly understanding their consumers and embed sustainability into their brand’s foundation. Authenticity comes through the end-to-end integration of sustainability into your processes and complete transparency with consumers along the way.
The Buying Power of Canadian Consumers
In 2018, Canadian consumers made fewer trips to the grocery store (-2%) on average but spent more overall (+3%). While that is good news for retailers and manufacturers, not all provinces are created equal.
What OTC Companies Can Learn from Seasonality
Seasonality has a huge impact on OTC sales performance, and although it varies by category, 60% of sales are subject to this. We, of course, associate summer with hay fever and allergies; however, lots of other categories also enjoy the seasonal uplifts that come with summer.
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SSK Gotland Class (Type A19)
28 crew, 5 officers
Hull Length
Displacement, Surfaced
Displacement, Dived
2 x MTU diesels, 2 x Kockums V4-275R Stirling, air independent propulsion
Speed, Surfaced
Speed, Dived
Endurance Without Snorting
2 weeks, speed 5kt
Torpedo Tubes
4 x 21in, 2 x 15.75in
HMS Gotland first of class.
The submarine is equipped with a Kollmorgen search-and-attack periscope.
The submarines are fitted with four 21in and two 15.75in torpedo tubes.
The 9SCS Mark 3 Combat Management System has three multifunction consoles.
HMS Uppland.
The design of the A19 Gotland is similar to that of the A17 Vastergotland class submarine.
Kockums were awarded the contract in March 1990 to build three Gotland Class submarines, HMS Gotland, Uppland and Halland. The first of class, HMS Gotland, was commissioned in 1996. The second and third, HMS Uppland and Halland, were commissioned in 1997. Kockums is owned by HDW of Germany.
In November 2004, the Swedish Government approved a proposal for the US Navy to lease HMS Gotland and crew for one year to participate in naval exercises. Gotland arrived at the Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego in June 2005. The submarine will operate in the opposing force (OPFOR) role. In June 2006, the lease was extended for a further year. In July 2007, HMS Gotland left San Diego to return to Sweden.
COMBAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The ship’s combat management system is the 9SCS Mark 3 from Saabtech Vectronics (formerly CelsiusTech). The system carries the Swedish Royal Navy designation SESUB 940A. The system uses an extended version of the ADA software from Saabtech Vectronics’ 9LV Mk 3 surface ship combat management system.
The fire control system has the capacity to control several torpedoes in the water simultaneously. The 9SCS Mark 3 Combat Management System has three Type IID multifunction consoles from Terma. The terminals are for command and control, communications, and weapon control. The consoles are connected via a dual-Ethernet, copper-wire, Local-Area Network (LAN).
In January 2006, the Swedish government placed an order with Saab Systems for the upgrade of the combat system. The new system is called SESUB 960. Navigation, sensor management and weapon handling systems will also be upgraded.
The submarines are fitted with four 533mm torpedo tubes and two 400mm torpedo tubes. The Bofors Underwater Systems Type 613 torpedoes are fired from the 533mm tubes. The Type 613 is a heavy-weight anti-surface ship torpedo. It has wire guidance and passive homing, delivering a warhead of 240kg. The launch of the torpedo is by swim-out discharge: the speed is 40kt and the range, 20km. The 613 torpedo equips all Sweden’s submarines, the A19 Gotland, A17 Vastergotland, A14 Nacken and A12 Sjoorrmen.
“The submarine is equipped with a CSU 90-2 integrated sonar sensor suite.”
Saab Bofors Underwater Systems has developed a new heavyweight torpedo for the Swedish Navy, the Torpedo 2000 (Swedish Navy designation Torpedo 62).
It is a high-speed anti-submarine / anti-surface torpedo with a range of more than 40km and speed of over 40kt.
The Gotland Class submarine will be equipped with the Torpedo 2000, which is fired from the 21in tubes. Gotland has the capacity to carry sixteen Torpedo 2000s. The combat system on the Gotland class submarines will be adapted to accommodate a new generation of torpedoes including the new Torpedo 2000, which will become the submarine’s principle weapon.
The two 400mm tubes fire the Saab Bofors Underwater Systems Type 43 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo. The planned modifications to the submarine’s combat system will accommodate Saab Bofors new lightweight Type 43×2 anti-submarine / anti-surface ship torpedo. The Type 43×2 is wire-guided and has improved tracking compared to the standard Type 43 torpedo. Each 400mm tube will take two Type 43×2 torpedoes.
The Gotland deploys the Saab Bofors Underwater Systems stand-off self-deployed Mine 42. The Mine 42, derived from a Type 27 torpedo, travels unguided to a predetermined location to lay on the seabed. The submarine also has the capacity to carry 48 mines mounted externally in a girdle arrangement.
SENSORS SUITE
The submarine is equipped with a CSU 90-2 integrated sonar sensor suite from Atlas Elektronik. This includes a passive cylindrical bow array, an intercept array and two passive flank arrays. The sonar system uses ADA software.
The submarine is fitted with a Kollmorgen search and attack periscope and a Terma Scanter navigation radar. The electronic support measures system is the Thales Defence Ltd. Manta radar surveillance and warning system. Manta carries out surveillance, detection, analysis, classification and identification of hostile radar threats from D-band to J-band.
“The fire control system has the capacity to control several torpedoes in the water simultaneously.”
The submarine is equipped with two MTU diesel engines and two Kockums V4-275R Stirling Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) units. The Stirling engines are mounted in elastic, soundproof modules and each provide up to 75kW. The submarine has the capacity for two weeks of air independent propulsion at a speed of 5kt without snorting.
The AIP uses liquid oxygen and diesel fuel in a controlled inert (helium) environment. The AIP liquid oxygen tanks are located on the deck below the engines. The propulsion system provides a speed of 11kt surfaced and 20kt dived.
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Top News from Bravo’s Top Chefs
Published at 2:31 pm on July 10, 2012
With Season 4 of "Top Chef: Masters" set to premiere at the end of the month, July is buzzing with some goods from our favorite Bravo chefs.
- "Top Chef" Judge Tom Colicchio is crossing into a new line of hospitality late this summer, when his restaurant group opens their first hotel, Topping Rose Inn, in Bridgehampton, NY. Craft Restaurant Group will not only be hiring the bellhops and valets, but will of course be heading up the kitchen and menus, that will feature the freshest ingredients from the properties one-acre farm. [Crain's New York]
- After last season's "Top Chef" crowned Paul Qui its winner, everyone across the nation has since been dying to get a taste of this Texan-born "Best New Chef." Well New Yorkers, here's your chance. Tickets are still available for "City Grit Presents: Paul Qui" on July 25 where the Austin-based chef will be sampling a tasting menu from his new concept restaurant. You'll be the first with the inside scoop! [City Grit]
- The Twitterverse has been pretty up on keeping rumors steady that Seattle will be hosting "Top Chef's" 10th season. Bravo has yet to confirm, but there have been twitpics of Padma, Chef Hugh Acheson, and others snapped in Seattle staples like Pike Place Market and Skycity. Hopefully they'll hit up our favorite Top Pot Donut for a cheftestant-dreaded Dessert Challenge, or at least just a snack. [Eater]
And some former cheftestants have up-and-coming grubhubs that we'll soon be able sink our teeth into…
- Fan Favorite and "The Chew" co-host Carla Hall is set to open a pop-up restaurant at David Burke's Burke in the Box on July 18 and 19 with a five-course prix fixe menu inspired by her Nashville roots. [Gothamist]
- Season 1 "Top Chef: Just Desserts'" winner Yigit Pura will be opening a new pastry shop and cafe in Macy's Union Square in San Francisco on August 25. [Grubstreet SF]
- "Top Chef" Season 2's Emily Sprissler will be opening the doors to her new gastropub, Mayfair & Pine, in DC on July 20. [Washington Post]
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Rad: June Mountain Gets Its Opening Date
And it is an easy one to remember, winter buffs: Dec. 21, 2018.
By Alysia Gray Painter • Published at 4:01 pm on October 30, 2018
Opening day lift tickets on sale for $79
Kids 12 and under ski free, all season long
On the calendar, in our planners, on our phones, and in various songs and rhymes, too, there is a long-known fact that cannot be argued with: May arrives before June.
Likewise, at least around the ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada, there is a similar pattern, and a way to remember, as far as what schuss-fun destination debuts first in the season: Mammoth arrives before June.
And so it shall again, with Mammoth Mountain's big opening day just over a week away, on Thursday, Nov. 8. (Snow-making efforts began right before Halloween.)
That's a date that has been known for awhile now, but, as is tradition, June Mountain, which sits about a half hour's drive north of Mammoth Mountain, announces its seasonal opening a little later.
And that announcement arrived on Oct. 30, 2018, meaning those fans who love to wield their poles not far from the pretty June Lake community, the aptly nicknamed "Switzerland of California," will have a date to concentrate on.
And here it is: The first day of winter.
That would be Dec. 21, of course, meaning you'll be skiing on the solstice, if you're there for the grand banner breakthrough, the celebratory toast, and a cameo by Bucky, the June Mountain deer mascot.
And so you should be, if you love this more low-key, great-snow resort, a place that is well-known for welcoming kids ages 12 and under for free skiing, all season long.
Winter's on its way, so best stock up now on gloves, your IKON Pass, and any other need-to-haves before the slopes are gloriously stocked with a lot of snowflakes.
May may come before June, and Mammoth Mountain before June Mountain, but a slope-awesome morning after a major snowfall waits for no dawdler.
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Chromosoma. 2012 Aug;121(4):341-52. doi: 10.1007/s00412-012-0372-y. Epub 2012 May 3.
The unconventional structure of centromeric nucleosomes.
Henikoff S1, Furuyama T.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Basic Sciences Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109-1024, USA. steveh@fhcrc.org
The centromere is a defining feature of the eukaryotic chromosome, required for attachment to spindle microtubules and segregation to the poles at both mitosis and meiosis. The fundamental unit of centromere identity is the centromere-specific nucleosome, in which the centromeric histone 3 (cenH3) variant takes the place of H3. The structure of the cenH3 nucleosome has been the subject of controversy, as mutually exclusive models have been proposed, including conventional and unconventional left-handed octamers (octasomes), hexamers with non-histone protein constituents, and right-handed heterotypic tetramers (hemisomes). Hemisomes have been isolated from native centromeric chromatin, but traditional nucleosome assembly protocols have generally yielded partially unwrapped left-handed octameric nucleosomes. In budding yeast, topology analysis and high-resolution mapping has revealed that a single right-handed cenH3 hemisome occupies the ~80-bp Centromere DNA Element II (CDEII) of each chromosome. Overproduction of cenH3 leads to promiscuous low-level incorporation of octasome-sized particles throughout the yeast genome. We propose that the right-handed cenH3 hemisome is the universal unit of centromeric chromatin, and that the inherent instability of partially unwrapped left-handed cenH3 octamers is an adaptation to prevent formation of neocentromeres on chromosome arms.
Folding of a left-handed octasome, a (cenH3/H4)2 tetrasome, and a right-handed (cenH3/H4/H2B/H2A) hemisome. The octameric histone core is a left-handed spiral of 1–1/2 turns that is held together by highly conserved interaction surfaces between the H2A/H2B of one half nucleosome and the H3/H4 of the other. DNA follows the ramp (red surface) created by the spiral to form a left-handed octasome. In contrast, a tetrameric core completes only a three fourth turn, and so DNA wrapping around can cross either above the plane of the particle or below. Tetrasomes are symmetrical and can wrap DNA in either orientation (Hamiche and Richard-Foy ), whereas hemisomes are asymmetrical and are found to wrap DNA in a right-handed orientation (Furuyama and Henikoff ; Huang et al. )
The unconventional structure of centromeric nucleosomes
Chromosoma. 2012 Aug;121(4):341-352.
Alternative interpretations of in vivo topology results. Yeast DNA minicircles of identical ~2 kb size were constructed with 0, 1, or 2 functional centromeres (red arrows, black arrows are non-functional mutated versions) (Furuyama and Henikoff ). Superhelical density measurements revealed a gain of ~2 positive supercoils with the gain of one functional centromere and ~4 positive supercoils with the gain of two centromeres. This +2 gain in supercoiling per added centromere is consistent with the replacement of a left-handed H3 nucleosome (−1 supercoil) with a right-handed Cse4 nucleosome (+1 supercoil) (middle row). An alternative model is that left-handed octameric Cse4 nucleosomes occupy yeast centromeres (Camahort et al. ). To explain the supercoiling data by this model, it has been proposed that the gain of one functional centromere will result in the loss of two left-handed H3 nucleosomes, and the gain of two functional centromeres will involve the loss of four left-handed nucleosomes (Black and Cleveland ). Steric hindrance by the kinetochore might plausibly cause exclusion of nucleosomes on either side (gray) with gain of one functional centromere (green line). However, it does not explain how two more nucleosomes are lost with addition of a second centromere in tandem (bottom row), since steric hindrance would still only cause exclusion of the two neighboring nucleosomes on either side. Moreover, this interpretation implies that the kinetochore can reach around this small circular chromosome to block nucleosomes more than halfway around
Cse4 maps precisely to the CDE and is immediately flanked by small particles and phased nucleosomes. Cse4 ChIP and input chromatin profiles are based on mapping and stacking of paired-end reads, then calculating normalized counts for each base pair in the interval around the Centromere DNA Element (CDE) of Centromere 3 (Krassovsky et al. ). Data for two different MNase digestion time points are displayed. All sizes are shown for the Cse4 ChIP, and small (≤80 bp) and nucleosomal (>140 bp) size fractions are displayed for the soluble (Input) chromatin used for the ChIP. Cse4 ChIP corresponds precisely to the CDE, flanked by small particles on both sides, which are themselves flanked by well-phased nucleosomes. Some of these small flanking particles might represent stable protection by Scm3, as they are not detected in the Cse4 ChIP after 20′ MNase digestion (Krassovsky et al. ). The red bar represents 300 bp, the size of the centromeric gap between centromere-flanking nucleosomes
Single base-pair resolution mapping of the tripartite yeast centromere. a V-plot representation showing that CDEI, II, and III are each protected from MNase digestion by distinct particles (Krassovsky et al. ). Cse4 ChIP was followed by Solexa DNA sequencing library preparation in which particles down to ~25 bp were recovered and paired-end sequenced. A dotplot was constructed in which the x-axis corresponds to the midpoint and the y-axis to the length of each fragment. Horizontal blue lines show representative fragments with green arrows pointing to dot positions in the V-plot. Note that precise cleavage on one edge of a particle and random cleavage on the other edge generates a diagonal, such that the vertex of the V generated by two edges of a well-positioned particle represents the minimally protected region. The three vertices that are evident in the V-plot (highlighted with diagonal lines) correspond to protection of the entire CDE (~125 bp, red), protection over CDEI (~15 bp, magenta), and protection over CDEIII (~25 bp, cyan). b Schematic diagram of the CDE showing the extent of protection expected for an octasome and a hemisome which indicates that an octasome must co-inhabit CDEI and CDEIII with Cbf1 and the CBF3 complex. c 3D cartoon representation of the folding of an octasome and a hemisome and binding of Cbf1 (magenta) and CBF3 (cyan). In an octasome, both particles must occupy the surface of the nucleosome, whereas in the hemisome, they would immediately flank the Cse4-containing particle. If Cbf1 is on the surface of an octasome, then its loss should have no effect on MNase protection, whereas if Cbf1 alone is responsible for protection, as predicted by the hemisome model, CDEI protection by the complex would be lost. d Deletion of Cbf1 rules out the octamer model. MNase mapping of the yeast genome at single base-pair resolution in wildtype and a cbf1∆ strain (Kent et al. ) shows dramatic changes in the size distribution of paired-end sequenced fragments that protect the centromere (arrows in right panel). Two trends are evident: an increase in size of the smaller fragments and a shift to the CDEIII side of the protected peak. This implies that loss of the particle over Cbf1 results in loss of CDEI protection by the centromeric particle and a corresponding reduction in size of the protected region from ~125 to ~100 bp. Such reduced protection is as predicted for a hemisome, but is incompatible with an octasome, where loss of Cbf1 from the surface of the nucleosome would not change the extent of protection. Furthermore, the ~100 bp size of the Cse4 particle in the cbf1∆ mutant is much less than that of partially unwrapped cenH3 octasomes produced in vitro (Dechassa et al. ; Kingston et al. ; Tachiwana et al. )
Model for the propagation of cenH3 nucleosomes. Left-handed canonical octamers wrap 147 bp of DNA and dominate on chromosome arms, whereas left-handed cenH3 octamers wrap only 121 bp of DNA and so are inherently unstable (Conde e Silva et al. ; Tachiwana et al. ). Therefore, the opening of a gap in the nucleosomal landscape by eviction of a pre-existing H3 nucleosome might allow for a cenH3 octamer to form, but it will be readily evicted (left). The transience of cenH3 incorporation in euchromatin, where replication-independent nucleosome turnover is frequent, will prevent its accumulation into arrays that are characteristic of native centromeres. In contrast, at heterochromatin-embedded centromeres, the rarity of processes that disrupt nucleosomes, such as transcription, and the presence of heterochromatin- and kinetochore-specific proteins, will inhibit incorporation of H3 nucleosomes (right). A stable cenH3 array might occasionally accumulate in a gene desert, forming a weak neocentromere (Platero et al. ), which can become the functional centromere if the native centromere is deleted (Amor et al. )
Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone/genetics
Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone/metabolism
DNA, Fungal/chemistry
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DNA, Fungal/isolation & purification
DNA-Binding Proteins/genetics
DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism
Histones/chemistry
Histones/genetics
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Microtubules/chemistry
Microtubules/genetics
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NCSL Task Force on Military and Veterans Affairs (Off-Site) Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Offsite Summary: NCSL’s Task Force on Military and Veterans Affairs will conduct business at the Pentagon, headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Participants will receive briefings from DOD officials and experts on foreign policy, cybersecurity, transition assistance, the defense budget and more. Lunch and a VIP tour highlighting significant moments in military history will be part of the program. Space is limited. Please contact jennifer.schultz@ncsl.org to reserve your place for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Panelist: Jenny Callison, Assembly Veterans Affairs Committee, California Track: NCSL Task Forces
Task Force on Military and Veterans Affairs
State-Federal Convening on Natural Disasters Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Columbia Foyer Summary:
The State-Federal Convening on Natural Disasters will bring state legislators and legislative staff together with federal and state leaders in emergency management to discuss the federal-state nexus in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery following a record-setting 2017-2018 disaster season. Legislators and legislative staff will have an opportunity to exchange best practices and solutions to growing threats posed by natural disasters, explore strategies for collaboration and voice their perspectives as federal developments around this issue continue to materialize.
In light of record-setting costs associated with these natural disasters and increased future risks, emergency management solutions have attracted considerable attention in both Congress and the administration. So far in 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) tone on disaster relief has taken a notable shift toward pre-disaster mitigation efforts and increased state and local roles. FEMA’s National Mitigation Investment Strategy (NMIS) and the agency’s 2018-2022 strategic plan, released earlier this year, have each prioritized empowering state and local governments with the capabilities to take the lead in emergency management on the ground. In the legislative branch, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) is currently moving through Congress and features comprehensive emergency management reform from mitigation to recovery. Join key players in all aspects of the federal natural disaster landscape to engage in this discussion.
Track: Law and Criminal Justice
Hunger Partnership Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Columbia C Summary:
NCSL's Hunger Partners will discuss the nutrition title of the Farm Bill, the role of hunger and obesity in military readiness, and innovative public-private partnerships in reducing hunger.
9:00 am–9:30 am: Welcome Breakfast and Roundtable (Breakfast available at 8:30 a.m.)
Hunger Partners will have the opportunity to meet new members, share state best practices and identify priorities for the 2019 state legislative sessions.
Presiding:
• Senator Renee Unterman, Georgia | NCSL Hunger Partnership Co-Chair
• Senator Eddie Lucio, Texas | NCSL Hunger Partnership Co-Chair
9:30 am-10:30 am: Federal Update on Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) programs
Discuss the latest news on reauthorization of the Farm Bill and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including program access and accountability. FNS representatives will highlight proposed federal reforms affecting states, such as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDS). FNS will conduct listening sessions in 2019 related to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines.
• Haley Nicholson, NCSL
• Joe Tvrdy, Intergovernmental Affairs, USDA FNS
10:30 am-11:15 am: Hunger and National Security
This session will explore the importance of healthy food access to national security, and review how high-quality
early childhood programs and healthy school meals can prepare young people for success and productive citizenship.
• Rear Admiral (Ret.) Jamie Barnett, Mission: Readiness | Council for a Strong America
11:15 a.m.-12:00 Noon: NCSL Strategy Session/Future Activities for the Hunger Partnership
12:00 Noon: Adjourn
Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges Share Our Strength and General Mills for its support this brealfast.
Smart Communities Foundation Partnership -- Preconference Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 9:30 am-5:15 pm
Columbia A Summary: Smart Communities Foundation Partnership Policies that enable and promote the intelligent implementation of emerging communications, transportation and energy technologies, and the public-private partnerships that can leverage these technologies, can help states access a variety of economic and livability benefits. The Smart Communities Foundation Partnership brings together state legislators, legislative staff and private sector representatives to explore the policies and programs that can create smart communities, and explores the role states can play in coordinating and encouraging these advancements.
9:30 am–10:00 am: Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
• Representative Tom Sloan, Kansas
• Representative Jeff Bridges, Colorado
• Representative Diane St. Onge, Kentucky
10:00 am–11:00 am: Smart Communities Governance Roundtable
Creating smart communities will require unique and innovative partnerships between the public, private and academic sectors. Further, solutions to emerging issues will not be solved by a single jurisdiction but rather through collaboration of federal, state, municipal and non-governmental stakeholders. This moderated discussion will include insights from practitioners and policy makers about smart community governance issues and working across jurisdictions to create 21st-century solutions.
• Senator Jeff Brandes, Florida
• Brittney Kohler, program director, Transportation & Infrastructure, National League of Cities
• Martin Powell, global lead for Urban Development at the Centre of Competence Cities Americas, Siemens Corporation
11:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon: Smart Communities, Smart Financing
As technology continues to expand the realm of possibilities for smart communities, and the private-sector continues to engage in modern delivery of public goods, new models of funding and financing will need to be developed. Hear from financial and procurement experts and practitioners on strategies to leverage private-sector involvement in smart infrastructure and next generation services.
• Jason Powell, Senate fiscal staff, Virginia General Assembly
• Steve Hamilton, senior manager, Transactions and Business Analytics, Deloitte
• Marisa Walker, senior vice president for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure, Arizona Commerce Authority
12:00 Noon–12:40 pm: Networking Lunch
12:40 pm–1:45 pm: Smart Solutions for Rural Communities
Smaller towns and rural areas can benefit as much as urban areas when it comes to modernizing energy, communications and transportation infrastructure. This session explores how smart communities’ concepts can increase mobility, connectivity, resiliency and access to economic opportunities for those living in rural communities and smaller towns.
• Brian O'Hara, senior director Regulatory Issues for Telecommunications & Broadband, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
• Ryan B Palmer, chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission
• Rick Cimerman, vice president, External & State Affairs, NCTA—Internet & Television Association
1:45 pm–2:45 pm: Smart Communities & 5G
As the demand for wireless services continues to rise and 5G technology begins its rollout, state and local governments are developing ways to effectively deploy this technology. This session will describe 5G infrastructure, explore the future of wireless 5G regulation and how state, local and industry stakeholders are preparing for future use-cases.
• Angelina Panettieri, principal associate for technology and communications, National League of Cities
• Zac Champ, Wireless Infrastructure Association
2:45 pm–3:00 pm: Afternoon Break
3:00 pm–4:15 pm: Data Sharing, Ownership and Security Strategies for Smart Communities
Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, big data analytics and automation may all become part of smart communities, but carry potential security, privacy and shared data concerns. This session will examine these concerns as data becomes more interconnected and the ways in which communities, states and the industry are addressing possible challenges.
• Ariel Gold, data program manager, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, U.S. Department of Transportation
• Daniel Castro, president, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
4:15 pm–5:15 pm: Business Meeting
• Smart Communities Summit planning
• Publication outline discussion
5:30 pm–7:00 pm: Smart Communities Steering Committee Reception
We invite all members and partners to join us for a reception at The Dubliner (4 F St. NW). The restaurant is located 0.3 miles from the Hyatt Regency.
* NCSL would like to thank American Electric Power for sponsoring this reception.
NCSL Task Force on Immigration and the States Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 12:30 pm-5:00 pm
The Executive Committee Task Force on Immigration and the States will review current federal immigration actions, including proposals to expand public charge ("dependence" on welfare), the proposed rule on the Flores settlement regarding the detention of children and state immigration laws. It will also hold a roundtable with the Bipartisan Policy Center.
12:30 pm–1:00 pm: Welcome and Introductions/NCSL Updates (Lunch available at Noon)
State legislators are invited to share news from their states on immigration and refugee issues. Hear an update on recent publications including state immigration laws and child migrants.
• Senator Mo Denis, Nevada | Task Force Co-Chair
• Senator René García, Florida | Task Force Co-Chair
• Ann Morse, NCSL
• Ishanee Chanda, NCSL
1:00 pm–2:15 pm: Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Roundtable
This session will conclude the immigration dialogue between NCSL, NACO and BPC conducted in 2017-2018. BPC staff will highlight findings thus far, present highlights and analysis of their report “An Immigration Patchwork in the States,” based on NCSL’s database, and engage lawmakers on election results related to immigration, as well as emerging issues for upcoming legislative sessions.
• Theresa Cardinal Brown, Bipartisan Policy Center
2:15 pm–3:15 pm: Border Enforcement and Asylum Policy Changes: Federal Updates
Federal agency staff will provide updates on policy changes related to border enforcement, processing of unaccompanied children and children with families and refugee resettlement.
• Chief Sandi Goldhamer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS
• Associate Chief Eddie Sanchez, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS
• Jonathan Hayes, Office of Refugee Resettlement, HHS
3:15 pm–4:00 pm: Potential Implications for States: Proposed Rules on Public Charge, Migrant Children and Family Detention
The Trump administration has proposed rule changes with potential impacts on state government. The Flores settlement agreement created standards for the detention and release of unaccompanied minors taken into the custody of the federal government. The settlement also establishes state licensing authority over detention facilities. The proposed rule would eliminate Flores and remove licensing authority over detention facilities from the states to the federal government. The administration also published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would expand the definition of public charge (“dependence” on welfare) to include additional pubic benefits. Hear the latest updates on the rule and potential implications for states, providers and immigrants.
• Jackie Vimo, National Immigration Law Center
4:00 pm–5:00 pm: Immigration and the 2018 Midterm Elections
Immigration was a contentious issue in the 2018 elections. What did the polls say, and did they have any effect on state and federal elections? Is there any prospect for immigration reform in Congress in 2019? What will happen in statehouses?
• Laurence Benenson, National Immigration Forum
Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Carnegie Corporation of New York for its support of this luncheon. Track: NCSL Task Forces
Task Force on Immigration and the States
NCSL Standing Committees Officers Orientation/Training/Steering Committee Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Capitol AB Summary: Standing Committee officers will discuss priorities for the coming year and the role of the policy working groups and review the intersection between NCSL’s rules and procedures and Mason’s Manual. The Steering Committee includes the overall Standing Committee officers and the legislator and staff chairs of each Standing Committee. Those members will preview policies for consideration and decide on joint referrals of policy directives and resolutions as necessary.
Registration Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 8:00 am-11:30 am
Regency Foyer Wall
2018 Election Results Overview Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 9:00 am-10:00 am
Capitol AB Summary: NCSL election experts will discuss legislative races and ballot initiatives.
Viewing of Broadcast of Funeral for former President George H.W. Bush Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Regency A Summary: Lunch will be provided at 12:15 pm.
Programming for Legislative Staff -- George Washington Leadership Institute Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 12:10 pm-6:15 pm
Offsite Summary:
Legislative staff will have the opportunity to participate in a unique professional development seminar at the George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon on Dec. 5. There, they will learn about and discuss Washington’s success in integrating leadership and management and the importance of credibility, communication, collaboration and vision.
12:10 pm: Bus Available for Boarding (Bus parked in front of the Hyatt)
12:20 pm: Depart Hotel and Travel to Mount Vernon Estate
1:05 pm–2:00 pm: Lunch and Tour of Rare Book Vault
(Rubenstein Leadership Hall, Washington Presidential Library)
Legislative staff will arrive by bus at the Washington Presidential Library where Dr. Peter Cressy, director of Leadership Programs, will provide a brief welcome and orientation. Guests will proceed to the Bookout Reception Hall for lunch catered by the Mount Vernon Inn, and will take small-group tours of the Reading Room and Rare Book Vault with Library staff.
2:00 pm–2:45 pm: Washington’s Enduring Relevance: The Integration of Strategy, Leadership and Management
Citing specific examples of George Washington’s military and political career, this session will explore the ongoing dynamics of strategic development and highlight the importance of integrating leadership, management and strategy—all foundations for Washington’s unparalleled ability to use communication, credibility, collaboration and vision to lead change.
2:45 pm–3:00 pm: Break
3:00 pm–3:30 pm: Leading in Times of Change: Credibility, Communication, Collaboration and Vision
Credibility, communication, collaboration and vision are all essential characteristics for effective leadership, and George Washington demonstrated these abilities through his time as commander in chief and the first president of the United States. This session will explore examples of these traits in Washington’s own life and how these characteristics can be implemented in today’s leadership.
3:30 pm–4:30 pm: Break and Walk to the Estate for Private Tour of George Washington's Estate Guided by Interpreters (Bus transportation available for inclement weather)
4:30 pm–5:00 pm: Independent Time to Explore (George Washington Museum Collection or Mount Vernon Shop)
5:00 pm–6:15 pm: Board Bus and Depart Mt. Vernon Estate
6:15 pm: Arrive Back at Hotel
Discussion of 2019 Priorities Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Regency A Summary: In January, the NCSL Executive Committee will select the conference’s major state issues and state-federal priorities for 2019-2020. This session will provide meeting participants an opportunity to participate in that process by providing their recommendations.
VIP Tour of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 1:45 pm-3:15 pm
Summary: NCSL with the assistance of the Americans for the Arts will be offering a VIP tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 5 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (arrive by 1:45 p.m.) for attendees of the NCSL Capitol Forum. Registration is required, space is limited. Please sign up at the NCSL registration desk in the morning. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation.
Reception at Hotel Wednesday, Dec. 5 | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Capitol AB Summary: Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your colleagues from across the country.
Registration Thursday, Dec. 6 | 7:30 am-5:00 pm
American Higher Education in a Changing World Thursday, Dec. 6 | 7:45 am-9:30 am
Regency D Summary: Join Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Ed, for a breakfast discussion of contemporary issues and challenges facing American higher education. With the “perfect storm” of the changing global economy and workforce needs, rapidly expanding technology, shrinking traditional-age student populations and increasingly diverse demographics, public colleges and universities face myriad challenges even as long-standing public support is waning. How and how quickly they respond determines the well-being of citizens and states across the nation for generations to come. This noted national writer, editor and provocative speaker will examine the paths ahead for American higher education. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges The Laura and John Arnold Foundation for its support of this breakfast. Speaker: Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed, Washington, D.C. Track: Education Committee
Getting to the Doctor: The Importance of Reliable and Low-Cost Transportation Thursday, Dec. 6 | 7:45 am-9:00 am
Regency A Summary: A lack of reliable transportation is often cited as a barrier to accessing health care services. Without transportation, individuals find it difficult to make appointments or receive adequate preventive or primary care, particularly in rural or underserved areas. At this session, participants will discuss the key role transportation plays in ensuring access to health care in their communities and innovative partnerships and mobility models that are making a difference. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges The Medical Transportation Access Coalition and The Health Resources and Services Administration for their support of this breakfast. Speaker: Kirstin Blom, MACPAC, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Tricia Beckmann, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Lonnie Edgar, PEER, Mississippi Legislature
Panelist: Representative Joann Ginal, Colorado Track: Health and Human Services Committee
NCSL Legislative Institution Subcommittee—Special Session Thursday, Dec. 6 | 7:45 am-9:00 am
Regency Foyer Summary: For over 40 years, NCSL’s mission has been to improve the effectiveness and capacity of state legislatures. NCSL has established a new subcommittee of its Executive Committee to increase the focus on strengthening the legislative institution. At this special meeting of the subcommittee, participants will discuss institutional issues and how NCSL can help tackle them. Anyone registered for the Capitol Forum who would like to contribute to this effort is welcome, and encouraged to attend. Moderator: Speaker Robin J. Vos, Wisconsin
Women's Legislative Network Breakfast and Roundtable Thursday, Dec. 6 | 8:00 am-9:00 am
Columbia C Summary: Join us for a discussion about women in legislatures following the election and looking ahead to 2019. Track: Women's Legislative Network
Post-PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in the States Thursday, Dec. 6 | 8:00 am-10:00 am
Capitol AB Summary: This hearing will examine the national landscape of sports betting following the May Supreme Court decision in Murphy v. NCAA, which found the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional. While the decision to legalize and regulate sports betting now lies with the states, a number of legal, regulatory and ethical concerns must be considered moving forward. Tax, revenue and spending, law enforcement, consumer protection and gaming laws will all be impacted. This hearing will examine state trends and discuss the future of state laws as they relate to sports betting, and will address whether there is a role for a federal framework. Presiding: Senator David S. Carlucci, New York
Panelist: Joe Briggs, NFL Players Association, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Christopher Cylke, American Gaming Association, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Jeff Ifrah, Ifrah Law, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Matt Kandrach, CASE For Consumers, Virginia
Panelist: Doug Kellogg, Americans For Tax Reform, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Robert O'Connor, Scientific Games Corporation, Nevada
Panelist: Jon Taets, National Association of Convenience Stores, Virginia
Panelist: Daniel Wallach, Wallach Legal LLC, Florida Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce
NCSL Task Forces
Labor and Economic Development Committee
Task Force on State and Local Taxation
Technology and Commerce
Cybersecurity and Elections: Where We Are Now Thursday, Dec. 6 | 9:00 am-10:15 am
Columbia B Summary:
A year ago, election cybersecurity was just starting to pop up on policymakers’ radar. Since then, it’s been white-hot, and experts have been at work. Hear from those who have produced user-friendly reports on this key topic.
Moderator: Senator Jim W. Bolin, South Dakota
Panelist: Dr. Josh Benaloh, Microsoft Research, Washington
Panelist: Taylor Lansdale, Overseas Voting Initiative, The Council of State Governments, Kentucky
Panelist: Susan Parnas Frederick, NCSL Track: Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee
Redistricting and Elections Committee
Law and Criminal Justice
Elections and Redistricting
NRI Committee Business Meeting Thursday, Dec. 6 | 9:00 am-10:15 am
Regency B Summary: All legislators and legislative staff are encouraged to attend the Business Meeting and consider policy directives and resolutions that will guide the NRI Committee’s advocacy efforts before Congress and the administration. Join us as the committee debates and votes on policies that guide its advocacy work in Washington, D.C. Track: Natural Resources & Infrastructure Committee
State and Federal Housing Policy Solutions Thursday, Dec. 6 | 9:00 am-10:00 am
Regency A Summary: This session will give legislators an overview of available funding, policy options and current initiatives on the federal level, as well as highlights of several state proposals. Members also will be introduced to major players in the federal housing space and hear from organizations working on developing housing affordability policy. Additionally, NCSL staff will provide an overview of important federal laws and pending legislation. Track: Health and Human Services Committee
Addressing Rising Health Care Costs Thursday, Dec. 6 | 10:15 am-11:15 am
Regency A Summary: The American health care system continues to outpace the rest of the world in rising costs. Even when patients have comprehensive coverage, they are finding fees and services they are required to pay out of pocket, often with vague explanations as to why. Some states have enacted price transparency laws, prescription drug cost controls and balance billing, among other policies, to address these costs. Additionally, as hospital systems and providers switch to new payment systems, administrative burdens can cost time and money while impacting consumers. This panel’s experts will discuss how health care costs can be reined in from the administrative, consumer protection and provider sides. Moderator: Clare Tobin Lence, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst, Utah
Panelist: Michele Kimball, Physicians For Fair Coverage, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Michael Lundberg, Virginia Health Information
Panelist: Rob McKenna, Orrick, Washington Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
International Trade Panel and Discussion Thursday, Dec. 6 | 10:15 am-11:30 am
Regency C Summary: Discuss the recent United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its impact on states, as well as current executive tariff policies and the impact of retaliatory foreign tariffs on agricultural goods. Moderator: Speaker Robin J. Vos, Wisconsin
Panelist: Brett Gibson, AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Jason Hafemeister, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Vanessa Sciarra, National Foreign Trade Council, Washington, D.C. Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
Natural Resources & Infrastructure Committee
Law, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Business Meeting and Federal Update Thursday, Dec. 6 | 10:15 am-11:10 am
Columbia C Summary: Committee members discuss, consider, review policies and vote on any new policy resolutions submitted for consideration and other committee business. Presiding: Representative Roger E. Goodman, Washington
Presiding: Representative Eric K. Hutchings, Utah
Speaker: Lindsay Burton, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Academic Engagement, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Robert Nadeau, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Office of External Affairs, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Tim Quinn, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Washington, D.C. Track: Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee
CFI Committee Business Meeting Thursday, Dec. 6 | 10:15 am-11:30 am
Columbia A Summary: Committee members discuss, consider, review policies and vote on any new policy resolutions submitted for consideration and other committee business. Presiding: Senator David S. Carlucci, New York
Presiding: Sean Donaldson, Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky
Speaker: Brian Fontes, National Emergency Number Association, Virginia Track: Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce
Three States Tackle Voter Registration Thursday, Dec. 6 | 10:30 am-11:30 am
Capitol AB Summary:
Voter registration, the gateway to well-run elections, continues to be the top topic for elections legislation nationwide. In this session, hear from three states on key registration issues.
Moderator: Lonnie Edgar, PEER, Mississippi
Panelist: Judd Choate, State of Colorado Elections Division
Panelist: Secretary of State James Condos, Vermont
Panelist: Shane Hamlin, Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), Washington, D.C. Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
State & Federal Budget Update Thursday, Dec. 6 | 11:15 am-12:00 pm
Columbia B Summary: States revenues are growing at a stable but modest rate, continuing a performance that has been the hallmark of the economic recovery from the Great Recession. State expenditures have also stayed mostly in line with projections. This session will provide the latest update on state budget performance in FY 2019, as well as an update on the federal budget and federal appropriations as a new Congress prepares to arrive in Washington, D.C. Speaker: Marcia Howard, Federal Funds Information for States, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Arturo Pérez, NCSL Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee
Luncheon: Supporting Success in the Youngest Children Thursday, Dec. 6 | 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Regency A Summary: Join us as we discuss NCSL’s new Prenatal-to-Three (PN-3) report, based on the work of NCSL’s PN-3 Legislative Advisory Group, which provides a policy framework for legislators to consider. Hear from a leading public health researcher and the PN-3 advisory group members as they highlight the importance of enriching early experiences and healthy development for infants and toddlers and supporting parents in providing a strong foundation for a child’s development. Learn about prenatal to age 3 policies and a few state examples that focus on healthy beginnings, family supports and early care and learning. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI) for its support of this luncheon. Speaker: Senator Toi W. Hutchinson, Illinois
Speaker: Senator Toi W. Hutchinson, Illinois
Speaker: Dr. Michael Lu, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Representative Terri Collins, Alabama
Panelist: Councilmember Robert White, Washington, D.C. Track: Health and Human Services Committee
Luncheon: Elections and Politics from a Reporter's Perspective | Business Meeting Thursday, Dec. 6 | 11:40 am-12:50 pm
Join us for lunch, a quick business meeting, and a “keynote” talk from the Wall Street Journal’s Reid Epstein on what it takes to cover politics in these lively times.
Presiding: Stacey Scholl, Democracy Fund, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Reid Epstein, Wall Street Journal, New York Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
Luncheon: The Road Ahead for Autonomous Vehicles Thursday, Dec. 6 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm
Regency B Summary: Autonomous vehicles picked up speed in 2018, from the testing of driverless technology in numerous states, to new state laws and regulations, to updated federal guidance and the increasing likelihood of a bill from Congress. But when will the public be able to ride in an automated vehicle? Next year? Five years? 2030? Join us for a discussion with a panel of state, federal and industry experts to help explain the road ahead for this game-changing technology. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges Waymo for its support of this luncheon. Moderator: Senator Jeff P. Brandes, Florida
Panelist: Chan Lieu, Venable LLP, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Sara Peters, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Kelly Regal, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Washington, D.C. Track: Natural Resources & Infrastructure Committee
Luncheon: Manufacturing and Workforce Development Thursday, Dec. 6 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm
Regency D Summary: A panel of experts will discuss workforce development and the ways states can help cultivate talent and grow jobs within the manufacturing sector. Included: highlights of innovative skills programs, R&D incentives or anything else that applies to this subtopic. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges The Manufacturing Extension Partnership for its support of this luncheon. Moderator: Phillip Singerman, The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Maryland
Panelist: Scott Cheney, Credential Engine, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Austin Estes, Advance CTE, Maryland
Panelist: Brent Parton, New America, Washington, D.C. Track: Education Committee
Luncheon: Combating Robocalls | Snapshot of State and Federal Initiatives Thursday, Dec. 6 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm
Columbia A Summary: According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, robocalls skyrocketed in the first half of 2018, jumping from 2.9 billion in January to 4.1 billion in June—leading to the most complaints made to federal and state enforcement officials of any consumer topic in recent years. What laws already exist to protect consumers? What can we expect from state and federal regulators in the near future? And how is the industry addressing the issue to identify and address these unwanted calls? Speaker: Parul Desai, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Michele Shuster, Professional Association For Customer Engagement, Ohio
Speaker: Linda Vandeloop, AT&T, Washington, D.C. Track: Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce
Luncheon: State Implementation of the Wayfair Decision Thursday, Dec. 6 | 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Columbia B Summary: Now that states have been granted collection authority of remote sales taxes, most states have begun the process of implementing collection requirements for remote sellers. Hear about what states are doing and what actions they may need to take in 2019 to ensure that their laws are implemented fairly and effectively for remote sellers. Moderator: Senator Deb Peters, South Dakota
Speaker: Craig Johnson, Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, Wisconsin
Speaker: Joe Rinzel, Align Public Strategies, Washington, D.C. Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
Luncheon: Drug Policy and How Marijuana and Opioid Laws Continue to Evolve on the State and Federal Levels Thursday, Dec. 6 | 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Columbia C Summary: Hear from drug policy experts on state and federal legislative and legal trends related to both marijuana and opioids. Attendees will be updated in these areas and consider how state and federal developments are, or are not, coordinated. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Charles Koch Institute for its support of this luncheon. Moderator: Representative Roger E. Goodman, Washington
Speaker: Professor Douglas Berman, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, The Ohio State University | Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Ohio
Speaker: Visting Professor Alex Kreit, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, The Ohio State University | Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Ohio Track: Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee
School Safety: Federal Resources and Tools to Improve School Safety Thursday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 pm-2:15 pm
Columbia B Summary: In 2018, more than 200 bills and resolutions addressing school safety were introduced by state legislators in 39 states. More than half of all bills were introduced following the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. In response, the federal government convened the Federal Commission on School Safety to study a range of issues, including social-emotional support, effective school safety infrastructure, crisis planning and response, and the impact of videogames and prevalence of violence in the media. The U.S. Secret Service also studies and has released valuable tools to help prevent incidents of school violence. This must-attend session will provide state legislators and legislative staff with critical and timely information from federal agencies to help improve school safety. Panelist: Dr. Marisa Randazzo, Principal & Co-Founder, SIGMA Threat Management Associates, LLC, Virginia
Panelist: Dr. Mitchell Zais, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. Track: Education Committee
Fifteen Months Until Census Day: The Bureau is Preparing Thursday, Dec. 6 | 1:00 pm-1:50 pm
Capitol AB Summary: Learn about support for the first ever decennial census internet response as well as other response options, decisions on data rollout, the upcoming prototype P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data release through electronic delivery, and anything else you might like to ask. Moderator: Alexis Stangl, Senate, Minnesota Legislature
Speaker: James Whitehorne, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, D.C. Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
Congressional Staff Roundtable and HHS Federal Update Thursday, Dec. 6 | 1:15 pm-2:15 pm
Regency A Summary: Our session will start with a brief update on upcoming federal HHS legislation and changes to be aware of in the year ahead. We will then be joined by congressional committee staff to discuss what NCSL HHS members and PWG members have identified as their top state-federal topics, ask staff to identify top committee priorities for the year and open it up to questions for members. Track: Health and Human Services Committee
Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunities for Veterans Thursday, Dec. 6 | 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
Regency C Summary: Please join us for a discussion about innovative approaches to creating job opportunities and business development for military veterans. Moderator: Representative Dean A. Dohrman, Missouri
Panelist: Charles "Lynn" Lowder, Veteran Business Project, Illinois
Panelist: Larry Stubblefield, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Mike Zacchea, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp For Veterans With Disabilities, Connecticut Track: NCSL Task Forces
Cybersecurity and Liability Insurance: Consumers are the Next Security Front Thursday, Dec. 6 | 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
Columbia A Summary: Technology and security are not the only variables in determining the integrity of the financial system. How software is made and employed, the process of testing for vulnerabilities, and the deployment of connected agreements will be the future of the security wars—and the growth of liability insurance will depend upon the success of the new deployment. This session will explore the link between security, process and insurance, as well as the nature of state cyber laws. Moderator: Representative Brian P. Kennedy, Rhode Island
Panelist: Denyette DePierro, American Bankers Association, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Scott Talbott, Electronic Transactions Association, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Stephen Taylor, Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, Washington, D.C. Track: Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce
Federal Tax Reform and the Impact on 2019 Legislative Sessions Thursday, Dec. 6 | 1:15 pm-2:30 pm
Regency B Summary: While each state has its own approach to taxation, all states draw upon the federal tax code to some degree. As all 50 states convene in 2019, they will need to analyze their own laws and see what changes will need to be made in response to the federal bill. This session will discuss the details of federal tax reform that have affected states, how states have already responded and what others may do in the coming year. Panelist: Helen Hecht, Multistate Tax Commission, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Morgan Scarboro, MultiState Associates, Virginia Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
Getting Ready for Redistricting Thursday, Dec. 6 | 2:00 pm-2:50 pm
Redistricting is right around the corner, and it’s time to prepare. Learn about NCSL’s brand-new Into the Thicket: A Redistricting Starter Kit for Legislative Staff, take a look at a “story map” that educates legislators and others on redistricting in a fun and flexible style, and hear from legislators who have redistricted and have tales to tell to help newcomers.
Panelist: James Booth, Legislative PEER, Mississippi
Panelist: Michelle Davis, Maryland General Assembly
Panelist: Rachel Weiss, Montana Legislature
Panelist: Jeffrey Wice, New York Legislature Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
Supreme Court Roundup Thursday, Dec. 6 | 2:15 pm-3:15 pm
Columbia B Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court has begun its October term with a new justice and will hear many important cases with meaningful implications for states. Attendees will explore these cases—from mental disability and the Eighth Amendment in a capital case, to age discrimination and asset forfeiture, to state sovereignty and double jeopardy—and gain insider information about our nation’s highest court. Moderator: Senator Gerald Malloy, South Carolina
Speaker: Lisa Soronen, State & Local Legal Center, Washington, D.C. Track: Education Committee
Changes Affecting the Private Health Insurance Market Thursday, Dec. 6 | 2:30 pm-3:45 pm
Regency A Summary: Recent headlines proclaim that dramatic changes at the federal level are having a significant effect on the commercial health insurance market. Health exchanges and subsidies, new short-term and association health plans, changes to state insurance oversight, 1332 or other innovation waiver. What does this all mean for states? As states wrap up open enrollment for health coverage, come hear national experts share their views on the roles state legislatures can play in 2019. Moderator: Rachel Nuzum, The Commonwealth Fund, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: William Brady, JD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Sabrina Corlette, JD, Center On Health Insurance Reforms, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Brian Webb, MPA, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Washington, D.C. Track: Health and Human Services Committee
From Plastics to Paper: How Chinese Policies have Altered U.S. Recycling Thursday, Dec. 6 | 2:45 pm-4:00 pm
Regency B Summary: In 2017, the United States exported more than $18 billion worth of scrap commodities to 145 countries, with China importing 31 percent of that total. However, recent Chinese import restrictions have severely impacted this trade, making it difficult and expensive for state and local recycling programs to operate. Although some material is finding outlets in other parts of Asia, the reduced volume has had a dramatic impact on the recycling infrastructure in the United States. Speakers will discuss the current situation, offer insight into what happens next, and provide policymakers with tools to address these market disruptions through coordination with state agencies and industry representatives. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) for its support of this break. Moderator: Cole Rosengren, Industry Dive, Massachusetts
Panelist: Aimee Gregg, International Paper, Tennessee
Panelist: Joe Pickard, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Susan Robinson, Waste Management, Washington Track: Budgets and Revenue Committee
The Future of State Internet Regulation Thursday, Dec. 6 | 2:45 pm-4:00 pm
Columbia A Summary: In June, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which takes effect in 2020, and gives consumers sweeping control over their personal data. Then, on Oct. 1, California enacted a law imposing the most stringent set of net neutrality regulations on internet service providers. Both laws have spurred the industry to advocate for a single, federal solution to internet regulations and pushed the federal government to pursue legal action solidifying the congressional and agency authority over states. With a recent DOJ lawsuit against California’s net neutrality law and possible congressional legislation on data privacy and breach notification, what does the future of internet regulation look like? And what impact will the most recent set of lawsuits have on state pre-emption? Moderator: Kelly Edwards, Bill Drafting and Research, Indiana
Speaker: Doug Brake, Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Matt Murchison, Latham & Watkins LLP, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Eric Null, New America Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Speaker: Michelle Richardson, Center For Democracy and Technology, Washington, D.C. Track: Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce
Redistricting in the Courts: Where are We Now? Thursday, Dec. 6 | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Capitol AB Summary: The decade’s end is fast approaching, and yet redistricting litigation continues unabated. Hear from the experts on the current crop of conflicts in the courts and what November’s ballot measures changed. Bonus: We’ll ask panelists what to expect from the new Supreme Court. Moderator: Professor Rebecca Green, William & Mary University, Virginia
Panelist: Marc Elias, Perkins Coie, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Jason Torchinsky, Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky PLLC, Virginia Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
State Role in Local Justice Thursday, Dec. 6 | 3:15 pm-4:00 pm
Columbia C Summary: Cities and counties are increasingly focusing on their local justice systems and taking steps to make those systems fairer and more just while ensuring public safety. In this session, learn about and discuss the state legislative role in encouraging and supporting these local efforts, explore opportunities for collaboration and learn about opportunities for federal funding in support of this work. Moderator: Representative Eric K. Hutchings, Utah
Speaker: Amanda Essex, NCSL
Speaker: Kristen Mahoney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. Track: Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee
NCSL Steering Committee Thursday, Dec. 6 | 4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Regency Foyer Summary: The Steering Committee reviews the policies reported from the Standing Committees at the NCSL Capitol Forum and determines the calendar for the meeting on Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m.
Redistricting Session for Republicans Thursday, Dec. 6 | 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Capitol AB Summary: Join your fellow Republicans to learn what to expect for the next round of redistricting. Moderator: Clark Bensen, Polidata, Virginia Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
Redistricting Session for Democrats Thursday, Dec. 6 | 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Columbia B Summary: Join your fellow Democrats to learn what to expect for the next round of redistricting. Moderator: Jeffrey Wice, New York Legislature Track: Redistricting and Elections Committee
Reception at Hotel Thursday, Dec. 6 | 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Congressional AB Summary: Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your colleagues from across the country. Sponsored by: NCSL gratefully acknowledges AT&T for its support of this reception.
Registration Friday, Dec. 7 | 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Plenary Breakfast: The Economic and Real Estate Outlook Friday, Dec. 7 | 8:30 am-9:45 am
Regency AC Summary: Are real estate economists still bullish about the outlook for the U.S. economy and capital markets? Strong GDP and job growth in 2018 could support the continued expansion of real estate—one of the longest expansions on record. Or will tariffs by the United States and China curtail growth in 2019 and beyond? Come to this plenary session to hear Lawrence Yun’s insights on the U.S. economic outlook and his forecast for the real estate market. Sponsored by: A special thank you to the overall NCSL Capitol Forum Sponsors: AT&T, Merck and Waste Management. Speaker: Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., chief economist and senior vice president of research, National Association for Realtors, Washington, D.C.
NCSL Capitol Forum Business Meeting Friday, Dec. 7 | 9:45 am-10:00 am
Regency AC Summary: All legislators will consider the policy directives and resolutions reported from the NCSL Standing Committees. If approved, they will form the States’ Agenda in Washington, D.C., guiding NCSL’s advocacy effort before Congress and the administration. All are encouraged to attend. Track: Budget and Taxes
NCSL Task Force on Energy Supply Friday, Dec. 7 | 10:15 am-3:00 pm
Columbia B Summary: 8:15 am–9:00 am: Breakfast
*Task Force members may plan to join for breakfast and networking with members of the Indian Country Energy & Infrastructure Working Group (ICEIWG).
9:00 am–10:00 am: New Technologies Offer Opportunities in Indian Country
Many rural communities and Indian reservations have homes dispersed over large areas, often far from the power grid. Extending utility distribution lines to these rural or less populated areas is expensive, but advanced technologies offer new opportunities to power tribal nations and rural communities. Microgrids, which can operate autonomously from the larger grid, can be used to bolster resilience and provide consistent power. This session will discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with using distributed generation and microgrids in Indian Country to improve resilience.
10:00 am–10:15 am: Break
10:15 am–11:30 am: Does a Reliable Electrical Grid Require Federal Intervention?
Electricity markets are evolving quickly thanks to the expansion of low-priced natural gas and cheap renewable energy, as well as new approaches to managing demand and production. The federal government, regional organizations and states are all taking a variety of steps to address these market changes and to protect or encourage specific electricity generation resources. This roundtable discussion will include a variety of stakeholders who will discuss the recent changes to electricity markets around the country, actions under consideration and potential outcomes.
• Darius Dixon, Energy Reporter, Politico
• Catherine Jereza, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Transmission Permitting & Technical Assistance, U.S. Department of Energy
• Derek Bandera, Executive Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs, Midcontinent Independent System Operator
• Stephen Munro, U.S. Policy Analyst & Editor, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
11:45 am–12:30 pm: Transmission Planning in Transition
As the grid modernizes, rapid shifts on the distribution, along with the increase in natural gas and renewable energy generation, portend major changes for transmission investment and planning. New energy management and distributed generation technologies can allow more efficient use of existing transmission corridors and, in some instances, eliminate the need to build costly transmission. This session’s expert panel will explore how the shifts in generation resources and energy management technologies are affecting current and future transmission needs. It will also discuss how state policy influences transmission planning and, ultimately, consumer electricity costs.
• Mike Ross, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Southwest Power Pool
12:30 pm–1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm–2:15 pm: 100 Percent Renewable Power Goals—Are they Realistic With Today’s Power Grid?
Cities and states are increasingly setting higher targets for renewable electricity and more customers are requesting renewable energy, but what impact will that have on the electric grid? Is targeting a 100 percent renewable grid a feasible goal given today’s technology? How might this trend effect reliability, affordability and energy markets? Presenters will examine these questions and potential policy solutions.
• Bethany Frew, Forecasting & Modeling Group, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Nick Martin, Manager of Environmental Policy, Xcel Energy
• Discuss grid modernization report
• Session ideas for upcoming meetings
3:00 pm: Walk to FERC
3:30 pm–4:00 pm: Discussion with Commissioner Neil Chatterjee
4:00 pm–5:00 pm: Tour FERC’s Market Monitor Section
5:00 pm: Return to Hotel
6:15 pm: Group Dinner
*All Task Force on Energy Supply members should plan to attend. Track: NCSL Task Forces
Task Force on Energy Supply
Does a Reliable Electrical Grid Require Federal Intervention? Friday, Dec. 7 | 10:15 am-11:30 am
Columbia B Summary: Electricity markets are evolving quickly thanks to the expansion of low-priced natural gas and cheap renewable energy, as well as new approaches to managing demand and production. The federal government, regional organizations and states are all taking a variety of steps to address these market changes and to protect or encourage specific electricity generation resources. This roundtable discussion will include a variety of stakeholders who will discuss the recent changes to electricity markets around the country, actions under consideration and potential outcomes. Moderator: Darius Dixon, POLITICO, Virginia
Panelist: Derek Bandera, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Elise Caplan, American Public Power Association, Virginia
Panelist: Catherine Jereza, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Stephen Munro, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Washington, D.C. Track: Natural Resources and Infrastructure
Child Support and Employment Services: Working Together for Families Friday, Dec. 7 | 10:15 am-12:00 pm
Columbia A Summary: The nature and demographics of the workforce are changing, with fewer men entering the workforce and the gig economy chipping away at traditional employment relationships and structures. These changes are impacting families across the country, and states are taking notice. Simultaneously, the federal government has renewed its focus on providing employment services in conjunction with assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and child support enforcement programs. This session, hosted by NCSL’s Health and Human Services and Labor and Workforce Development standing committees, will explore the opportunities at the state and federal levels to provide employment services to noncustodial parents and increase child support payments in the process. Moderator: Robert Doar, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Larry Desbien, Colorado Department of Human Services
Panelist: Mara Friesen, Texas Attorney General's Office, Division of Child Support
Respondent: Clarence Carter, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, Washington, D.C.
Respondent: Scott Lekan, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Washington, D.C. Track: Budget and Taxes
The Census: What’s All the Fuss About? Friday, Dec. 7 | 10:15 am-12:00 pm
Regency D Summary:
The next decennial census is fast approaching, and your state’s budget (and your representation in Congress) depend on it! Here is your chance to learn about census preparations, the complicated history of the citizenship question, the threat of disinformation, and policy options to support a complete count.
Moderator: Senator John Kavanagh, Arizona
Panelist: Margo Anderson, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Panelist: Gavin Baker, American Libraries Association, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Ron Jarmin, The Census Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Panelist: Terri Ann Lowenthal, Census 2000 Initiative, Connecticut
Panelist: Angela Manso, NALEO Educational Fund, Washington, D.C. Track: Elections and Redistricting
NCSL Foundation Roundtable Friday, Dec. 7 | 10:15 am-11:15 am
Regency B Summary: Join the NCSL Foundation Board of Directors and fellow sponsors for an informal discussion about upcoming events, benefits and how to maximize your sponsorship.
NCSL Task Force on Insurance Friday, Dec. 7 | 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
The task torce meeting is open to legislators and legislative staff. There is a $150 meeting registration fee for non-task force sponsors to attend the task force sessions. The dinner is open to task force members and industry representatives. A registration fee will apply to non-task force sponsors for the dinner. All task force sessions will be held at the American Bankers Association, located at 1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036. Please contact Heather Morton (heather.morton@ncsl.org) with any questions regarding the meeting or dinner registration.
1:00 pm–1:15 pm: Welcome and Introductions
• Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy, Rhode Island
• Representative Brian Petersen, Wisconsin
1:15 pm–2:45 pm: Drug Pricing and Insurance Plans
Come discuss the implementation of recent state legislation and hear about information on rebates. What can states glean from the federal blueprint to reduce drug prices and what impact could it have on states?
• Colleen Becker, NCSL, Colorado
• Jennifer Chen, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
• Daniel Nam, America's Health Insurance Plans, Washington, D.C.
• Saumil Pandya, Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America, Washington, D.C.
3:00 pm–4:15 pm: Fiduciary Duty and Professional Regulation
The Fifth Circuit’s recent decision vacating the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule and the release of a proposal from the SEC—as well as some state activity—has brought the role of federal vs. state into question when it comes to regulating the industry. What standard of conduct should financial professionals be required to follow with regard to their clients? And how do the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) pre-emption provisions and National Securities Market Improvement Act of 1996 (NSMIA) apply in this regulatory space at the state level and in regard to federal securities laws?
• Jason Berkowitz, Insured Retirement Institute, Washington, D.C.
• Kent Mason, Davis Harman, Washington, D.C.
• Mark Quinn, Cetera Financial Group, California
• Diane Stuto, Life Insurance Council of New York, New York
4:30 pm–5:00 pm: Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact (IIPRC) Update
Since meeting its operational threshold in May 2006, the IIPRC now has 45 member states representing about 75 percent of the premium volume nationwide. Hear an update on how the IIPRC enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the way insurance products are filed, reviewed and approved—allowing consumers to have faster access to competitive insurance products in an ever-changing global marketplace.
• Karen Schutter, Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact, Washington, D.C.
5:00 pm–6:00 pm: Insurance Regulator Roundtable
Hear from state insurance commissioners on what the state regulatory agencies see as issues to watch in the states, as well as what is happening in Washington. D.C., that could impact state insurance regulation. The discussion will include an update on the NAIC Data Security Model.
7:00 pm–9:00 pm: Task Force Dinner
Dinner is open to task force members and industry representatives. There will be a $500 per person registration fee for non-task force sponsors to attend.
Track: NCSL Task Forces
Task Force on Insurance
NCSL Task Force on Insurance Saturday, Dec. 8 | 8:00 am-12:00 pm
The task force meeting is open to legislators and legislative staff. There is a $150 meeting registration fee for non-task force sponsors to attend the task force sessions. All task force sessions will be held at the American Bankers Association, located at 1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036. Please contact Heather Morton (heather.morton@ncsl.org) with any questions regarding the meeting or dinner registration.
8:00 am–9:00 am: Business Meeting
Come talk about what is going on insurance-wise in the states with legislators and discuss plans for the next task force meeting.
9:15 am–10:30 am: High Water: Reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Congress continues to renew the NFIP a few months at a time. On July 31, President Trump signed a four-month reauthorization, with a current expiration date of Nov. 30, 2018. Long-term reauthorization and reform of the program has been debated for years. The question is: When will Congress give mortgage markets certainty?
• Paul Huang, Assistant Administrator for Federal Insurance, FEMA, Washington, D.C.
• Jennifer Webb, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Washington, D.C.
10:45 am–12:00 Noon: Consumer Roundtable
Hear from representatives from different insurance consumer advocacy groups on what they see as the top issues to watch in the states.
Track: Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce
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Many Cringe at How Peloton’s New Ad Treats Its Female Lead, ‘Grace From Boston’
"A year ago, I didn't realize how much this would change me," the ad's protagonist says, in a moment that was widely mocked on Twitter
By Asher Klein and Shira Stoll • Published December 3, 2019 • Updated at 3:51 am on December 4, 2019
NBCUniversal, Inc.
An ad about working out has gotten a lot of people worked up for what they say is its portrayal of an unhealthy relationship where a man gives his already fit wife an exercise bike.
They say Peloton, the popular and pricey indoor exercise bike startup that streams its classes online, should have slammed the brakes before releasing its new holiday advertisement, "The Gift that Gives Back."
The 30-second video, which Peloton tweeted Nov. 12 and released on YouTube a week later, shows a man surprising his thin and fit wife, identified in the ad as "Grace from Boston," with a Peloton bike.
Using her cellphone, "Grace" tentatively documents her foray into the world of Peloton workouts: "Alright, first ride. I'm a little nervous, but excited. Let's do this." Soon, she's surprised herself by working out for five days in a row, then getting up at 6 a.m. for a dreaded early morning ride only to find it "was totally worth it."
To the sound of a 90s one-hit-wonder, the seasons pass in the window behind the now-beloved stationary bike, and the camera pulls back to reveal that she's been filming her progress to document her exercise journey for the benefit of her husband.
"A year ago, I didn't realize how much this would change me," she narrates. "Thank you."
The ad has been viewed about 1.5 million times on YouTube as of Tuesday night, driven in part by the buzz on Twitter from people suggesting that "Grace from Boston" should be deeply insulted at what the gift of a piece of exercise equipment would say, as well as how timid she's made out to be about using it.
Sorry to shake things up but I'm excited to announce I'm throwing my hat in the ring and joining the presidential race and running on the single issue platform to jail everyone involved in the pitching, scripting, acting, shooting, and approval of the Peloton ad.
— Bess Kalb (@bessbell) December 2, 2019
the lady in the peloton ad is already toned and fit in the "before" part, making it very hard to believe she would be nervous about a basic spin class. (tho that's probably the least weird thing about the ad)
— Erin Griffith (@eringriffith) December 2, 2019
A Peloton ad has made clear
Just what it can do in a year.
The Pelaton wife
Has a beautiful life
And a general aura of fear.
— Limericking (@Limericking) December 3, 2019
Personally, the thing that pisses me off about the Peloton ad is when the instructor says “Grace from Boston” and the woman is clearly in a suburban house, not Boston proper.
— Katie Notopoulos (@katienotopoulos) December 4, 2019
In one response video viewed more than 3 million times on Twitter, comedian Eva Victor acts out the woman's part (video has explicit language) with some extra commentary — "Seriously, what the hell? What are you trying to say?" — only for her year of Pelotoning to lead her to divorce her husband.
Some of the criticism also centers on how expensive Pelotons are. They clock in at over $2,000 for the machine alone and another $39 per month for the membership, which offers access to live and on-demand classes that stream on the bike's hi-definition screen. Some users aim to get a call-out from the instructors, like the kind "Grace from Boston" got, when they reach a milestone number of rides.
Peloton hasn't responded to NBC News' request for comment, or replied to any of the criticism through its Twitter account.
Still, the backlash hasn't seemed to hurt Peloton's stock, which CNBC noted rose nearly 5% on Monday, when the criticism was at its peak. And while its price dropped Tuesday, so did the market as a whole.
Disclosure: This station's parent company, Comcast, is an investor in Peloton.
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21 Weird and Wacky Wearables You'll Actually Want
These 21 unique wearable devices are all worth a look — and some could genuinely enhance your life.
By Al Sacco, Managing Editor, CIO |
Skully Helmet
Temporary Tattoo Fitness Sensors
Motorola Digital Tattoo
CarePredict Tempo for Seniors
Tweeting Bra
Rufus Cuff "Wrist Communicator"
Blacksocks Smarter Socks Plus+
Sensoria Fitness Socks
Owlet Smart Sock
Lumo Lift
Aurora Dream Inducing Headband
JUNE Bracelet
Nod Ring
Peekiboo
Smart PJs
Sproutling Baby Monitor
PetPace Collar
Zepp Golf Gloves
Necomimi
When most people hear the term "wearable tech," they think fitness trackers, smartwatches and smartglasses. The world of wearables encompasses so much more than these three categories. But let's face it: Some of the latest wearables are just plain weird. Just because they're weird, though, doesn't mean they're not also valuable. And quirky. And fun. And unique. The following collection of weird wearables fit all of these descriptions. Chances are you'll want at least a few of them.
Take a motorcycle helmet, pack in all of the features and functionality of a high-end in-car electronics system and you have the Skully Helmet. This impressive "smart motorcycle helmet" hit its Indiegogo funding goal of $250,000 in just eight minutes, "seemingly breaking the crowdfunding site's record for the fastest-funded project ever," according to WearableWorldNews.com. You get a heads-up display that shows navigation routes and rear-view camera footage, and you can hear spoken directions and other audio cues. It also looks pretty damn gnarly. You can secure yours via preorder for $1,399; other, more featured-packed models are a bit more expensive. Vroom, vroom.
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Ping is a "social networking garment" that connects to your Facebook account and lets you send status updates with gestures. You get alerts via vibrations and "pings," or taps, on the shoulder. The garment is just a concept at this point, and it's unclear whether or not it will ever become publicly available, but the woman in the product shots sure does seem to really like Ping — and gaudy eye shadow.
If your current wearable fitness tracker isn't "wearable" enough for you, you may be interested in Electrozyme's temporary fitness "tattoos," which stick to your skin and collect fitness data on muscular exertion, fatigue, hydration level, electrolyte balance and muscular degradation. The tattoos relay data to an associated armband that you also wear, and it sends the information to your smart device for analysis and tracking. The company envisions making the tattoos customizable, so companies could provide, say, logo tattoos for employees. They're not for sale yet, but Electrozyme has "demonstrated working prototypes and has priority access to a state-of-the-art printing facility."
Speaking of tattoos, VivaLnk and Google's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group created a digital tattoo that can be used to unlock your Moto X smartphone. The tattoo is roughly the size of a nickel, and it sticks to your skin with water-resistant adhesive for as long as five days. To unlock your phone, you just tap it against the tattoo. Packs of 10 tattoos cost $9.99, which breaks down to $10 for 50 days of continuous use, or about $75 a year to unlock your phone with tattoo. Unfortunately, it's only available for the Moto X, but the company says it wants to expand to other phones in the near future.
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Tempo, from CarePredict, is a wristband designed to provide freedom to senior citizens while ensuring the peace of mind of their caregivers. The device measures seniors' daily routines and "quality of life metrics," then alerts loved ones when it detects a notable deviation. The device communicates with "beacons" you plug in around the user's home, and it sends data to the cloud for storage and analysis. It can send a reminder if a senior forgets to wear it. Caregivers can view activity data and follow up on alerts via a mobile app or the desktop interface. Tempo isn't available yet, but you can contribute funding and secure your own system for $169 on Fundable.com.
The name tells you everything you need to know. It's exactly what you'd expect: A brassiere that sends Twitter messages. Well, only one Twitter message, and you can't customize the tweets it posts. But, still — it's a bra that tweets! The Tweeting Bra is really just a concept — or maybe a marketing gimmick — designed to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention. Whenever the wearer unhooks the bra, it connects to a smartphone and sends a tweet that says something like, "Maria has just unhooked her bra! When you do the same, don't forget about your self exam."
The Rufus Cuff is to smartwatches what the "phablet" is to smartphones. In other words, it's a smartwatch with a really big screen. Like other smartwatches, it connects to your smartphone for calling and messaging. Its software integrates with iOS and Android voice commands. Thanks to the larger display, the Rufus Cuff has a touch keyboard that's large enough to compose messages. The gadget notifies you if you forget your smartphone somewhere. It has sensors for fitness tracking. A front-facing camera lets you place video calls. The company says it gets better battery life than smaller smartwatches. The base version of the Rufus Cuff is available for preorder for $279; a more stylish option in additional colors costs $389.
Blacksocks.com
There's no shortage of wearable devices designed to measure your health and wellness, but what about your socks' well-being? Blacksocks recognized this urgent need and created the Smarter Socks Plus+, which work along with a "sock sorter" and your iPhone to help you ensure that each sock remains with its appropriate partner. Each individual Plus+ sock has an RFID chip for identification. The Blacksocks app lets you know when you need to buy new socks. They are "probably the smartest socks in the world," according to the company. Really, why would you even consider less intelligent socks? Ten pairs of sock, with the sorter, cost $189.
SensoriaFitness.com
Blacksocks help you monitor the health of your socks. Sensoria's Fitness Socks help your socks measure and track your personal health stats. The device is a fitness tracker in the shape of cuff that magnetically connects to Sensoria's "smart socks," which are made of "high-tech running friendly fabric." The gadget communicates with an iPhone app, logs your activities and guides you with audio cues while you run. Sensoria calls its tracker unique because of its notable accuracy in measuring steps, speed, calories burned, altitude and distance. It also monitors foot landing technique and weight distribution on the foot as you walk and run. The sock set is currently on sale for $149.
On the subject of intelligent socks, the Owlet Smart Sock is a small baby bootie that monitors a newborn's heart rate and oxygen levels. This wearable also measures temperature and lets parents know if their baby rolls into a face-down position by sending alerts to their mobile devices. The associated iPhone app tracks stats and shows a graph of the child's health data so you can spot trends. The sock is hypoallergenic, waterproof and doesn't use any adhesives. It comes in blue and pink. It's available for pre-order for $250 and is expected to ship later this year.
Lumo BodyTech brands its Lumo Lift device as a "revolutionary posture and activity tracker." Really, it's very similar to countless other fitness trackers today. What's unique is the posture part — and how you wear it. Lumo Lift clips onto your clothing, not unlike a magnetic lapel pin; in addition to tracking steps, calories and distance, it aims to boost your posture while you sit and when walk around. If you slouch, it buzzes to remind you to sit up or stand tall. Lumo's iOS app tracks progress. It's available today in three colors for $99, though you'll have to shell out another $20 if you want a colored clasp.
"A lucid dream is any dream in which one is aware that one is dreaming," according to Wikipedia. The Aurora dream-inducing headband tracks brainwaves and body movements while you sleep to detect when you are dreaming. It plays subtle audio and visual cues to help you recognize that you're in a dream so you can attempt to control and enjoy it. It connects to a smartphone app to track dream-related metrics. It can also serve as an alarm clock that wakes you up when you've had enough sleep and will be most refreshed, according to the manufacturer. The Aurora headband is available for preorder for $199, and it's expected to ship this fall.
Netatmo's JUNE bracelet measures your sun exposure and notifies you when you've had enough. The fancy-looking bracelet is "crafted by a designer who creates pieces for leading French jewelry names," and "it's cut to resemble a diamond." Oh lÀ lÀ. It also suggests the most appropriate SPF cream for your skin, based on the current UV levels. You get real-time sun-related alerts via the iOS app. JUNE is available in three colors, and it costs $99.
Nod is a ring that works as a remote control for a variety of different display devices, including iOS or Android gadgets, computers running Mac OS X or Windows and Nest thermostats. You can use Nod to surf the Web; play games; click through slides in a presentation; type commands; look through digital photo albums; adjust smart thermostats, lighting and other connected home features, and much more, all without ever touching another device. Nod says its ring "works with an ever-expanding number of smart devices and objects," so its functionality should only increase. Nod is available for preorder for $149, and it's expected to ship this fall.
Intugine's Nimble is very similar to the Nod ring in that it lets you control a variety of electronic devices with hand-based gestures. Its design, however, is different; it's barely noticeable, and you wear one tiny ring on your index finger and one on your thumb. Intugine says it product is unique because "up to eight players at a time can use Nimble, compared to the one-user option" of competitors like Nod. It's also $50 cheaper, though it's not yet available for preorder unless you're based in India. The company expects to start shipping the Nimble rings later this year.
Have you ever felt the need to see the world through your baby's eyes? If so, Peekiboo is for you. It's a baby cap with a stylishly hidden camera and EEG (electroencephalography) sensors that monitor the baby's brain waves. When the baby gets particularly excited, it captures images, or a series of them, and then beams them to your smartphone. You get notifications whenever Peekiboo captures new images, so you can fawn over your munchkin with immediacy. Peekiboo is just a concept at this point, and it's unclear if it will ever become publicly available. But it sure is cute. I mean, wook at that wittle baby wif a wearabwul!
The idea behind the Smart PJs is simple. Your kid puts on his intelligent pajamas when he's ready for bed; you download the associated mobile app; you scan one of the codes on the Smart PJs with your mobile device and, voila, a story or audio book opens up so you can read a bedtime story. Gone are the days when you had to put forth a little effort to find something good to read before your child's bedtime. The PJs costs $29.99, and they're available in blue and pink colors.
Aaaand here's one more for the babies — and their parents. The Sproutling Baby Monitor is a wearable band for your infant. It works with a mobile app to learn and predict your baby's sleep habits and optimal sleep conditions. The band's sensor tracks heart rate, skin temperature, motion and position. The associated app lets you know if your baby is sleeping soundly or if something is wrong. Its wireless charger can measure room temperature and humidity, as well as sound and light levels. The Sproutling monitor is available for preorder for $259.99, including shipping, and it's expected to be delivered in March 2015.
The Pet Pace collar is a fitness tracker and wellness monitor for dogs and cats. It connects to a data-tracking service that can integrate with veterinary systems, so a vet can access all of your pet's data, including health alerts and medical history. PetPace tracks a pet's pulse, temperature, respiration, activity levels, calories burned and more. It works with apps for iOS and Android, so you can monitors your pet's stats on the go. The collar and service aren't cheap, though; the device and a year of service will run you about $330, though the company is currently running a promotion for $30 off.
The Zepp Sensor and Zepp Gloves aim to make you a better golfer by providing detailed analysis of your swing, along with other metrics. The sensor captures, measures and analyzes your swing in three dimensions and records 1,000 data points per second. The companion iOS and Android mobile apps let you see visualizations of your swing, and it collects and plots data on swing speed, swing plane, tempo, backswing position and hip rotation. The set costs $149.99, and it comes with a 30-day guarantee: You'll improve your golf game or your money will be refunded.
Brace yourself, this one is a doozy. We freely admit you may not actually "want" this gadget, despite the name of this slide show. Necomimi is a set of feline-like ears that strap on to your head, supposedly measure brainwaves and then move and flick based on how you're feeling at a given moment. There's not much more to say, other than you can purchase your set for $69.99 on Amazon and then customize your cat ears with a bunch of different colors for $14.99 a pair. Oh, and if you're so inclined, you can swap out a single ear so that your pair doesn't match and you look even crazier. Yeah.
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One News Page United Kingdom > World News > Police say a 78-year-old South Korean man has died hours after setting himself ablaze near the Japanese Embassy
Police say a 78-year-old South Korean man has died hours after setting himself ablaze near the Japanese Embassy
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Police say a 78-year-old South Korean man has died hours after setting himself ablaze near the Japanese Embassy.
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Featured Videos and Stills
Dua Lipa, IDGAF
Henry Scholfield
Spyro, Side by Side
Tele2, Because You Can
Red Cross, Rules of War
Argos, Christmas Yetis
There’s something about Henry
Self-taught, film-crafting genius of intricate music videos and commercials, we quiz Caviar director Henry Scholfield about his latest choreographed masterpiece for Dua Lipa and why he’s grateful for getting his ass kicked when he was 11
Your latest video for Dua Lipa is a spectacular example of how you use intricate film craft and choreography to lift a track to a whole other dimension.
Your realisation of Dua’s internal debate after a break-up between her stronger and weaker selves – until both alter egos reconcile that they don’t give a fuck – is brilliant.
Please tell us about your creative process for IDGAF. Did you come up with the concept for the video – and, if so, what triggered it?
Me and Mosaert (Paul ‘Stromae’ Van Haver and Luc Junior Tam) collaborated to come up with the initial concept. I’d done some of Stromae’s videos and it was great to be putting our heads together again.
Over a couple of days we talked a lot about what the feeling was, the rawness of this sentiment and where it comes from. We wanted conflict but definitely nothing too literal, so we started to discuss the internal emotional state and turmoil of it all… then boom Dua versus Dua.
Were there other scenarios you played with until you hit on this idea?
Ha… yes… a lot. Faceless guy, a wedding bloodbath, ex-boyfriend’s head as a bowling ball…the list goes on, but often it’s good to go down some paths, to find the right one… even if some of them are a bit mental.
And was it a concept that evolved from your earlier hit work with Dua Lipa, New Rules?
In a way yes. I wanted to hit on the same sense of empowerment, because that’s how both tracks feel, and also to have a group of girls, because like New Rules there is a universal message in here from Dua to every girl.
Are all the choreography and camera movements meticulously worked out before the shoot?
Yes. I usually start with some (badly drawn) sketches of frames or moments, then over a couple of days with the choreographer we start to put the phrases (movement) together.
Whilst we’re doing this I’ll be experimenting with the camera movement, just shooting on my phone, till eventually we’ve got a kind of animatic like THIS: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tah72kgnssku2qg/ChoreoClipIDGAF.mov?dl=0
Though we don’t always have the full group of dancers, there are times when producers, location managers, my missus or pretty much whoever is to hand can be drawn into the fray… and yes, I’ve been in a few animatics myself.
We read Dua’s quote that the shoot took 22 hours but magic happened. Did quite a lot of the film evolve on the shoot or was it simply tricky getting all the right footage?
Ah yes… it did take a while, though poor Dua did get the earliest call time! We’d rehearsed, but with the full motion control, dynamic lighting changes and lining up the two passes, we needed to tweak as we went… so it took a bit of time for sure.
There seems to be a collaborative synchronicity between the choreographer Marion Motin, the band Stromae and Mosaert – are you each other’s first point of call or are we reading to much into it?
No, you’re totally right. We’re all big fans of Marion, the way she puts emotion into movement is incredible. As soon this idea started to come to consciousness… it was the first call to make.
Even when you’re not using dance choreography such as in Spyro’s Side By Side you’ve engineered camera, effects and editing techniques to create a filmic fusion between the beat and visuals. Do you spend huge amounts of time detailing storyboards or do a lot of the films form themselves in the edit and post?
Usually, for sure depending on what the film needs. I spend lots of time listening to the track whilst going beat by beat on what images or ideas tie into which cues or lyrics. I sketch boards, make moodboards and sometimes create photoshop lookframes, building the bones of the piece in my head. A lot of things you still find on the shoot with the performance, or things/thoughts that only arrive in the moment, but it let’s you experiment without having everyone waiting on you.
Please sum up your childhood.
Wow… that’s a big question. Ummm… well, my Mum is a painter who used to be a dancer and my Dad was in the army, so family life was a brilliantly mixed bag of regimented order and eccentric chaos.
Any early signs of a desire to create or build things?
Yes… absolutely. As a kid I wanted to be an inventor. I’d make all these intricate designs of things that were probably impossible to build and maybe not that useful in retrospect… though the motorised skateboard is a thing now, though mine would never have balanced with the lawnmower engine I’d put on it.
Where do you live and where do you feel most at home now?
I would still say in London. We spend most of the time travelling for work, which is cool as you get to live a few weeks in lots of different places. The States is nice and certainly more sunny, but London’s got all my old mates, it’s got an incredible arts scene, it’s diverse, it’s vibrant… essentially, it’s home.
How did you find your way into filmmaking?
I came late into it. Last year of university (I was studying Chinese, random… I know), I went to see City of God. I’d always been into films, but there was something in that film, so well crafted; the storytelling, the visual dynamics, the performances… it just made me think if I could one day make something, anything that took people on a journey like that it would be amazing. I got the guerrillas guide to filmmaking, roped in a load of mates and made a short about a breakdancer. It wasn’t any good… but I was hooked.
Film school wasn’t an option (that shit ain’t cheap!), so I got the UCLA reading list and started kinda trying to teach myself. Borrowing cameras from people I met through filmmaking sites, to shoot shorts and docs. I got a job as a runner, through sheer persistence, my (useless) CV was in the bin at probably every London production company… then I just kinda worked my way through.
What were the most outstanding life-changing events that shaped you?
Yes, there is one which was 2nd period French on a Friday when I was about 11, with Mr. Thomas, 7 ft tall with a booming voice, who was also the master in charge of cross-country, which didn’t help as I was a chubby kid and it wasn’t exactly my forte. I was the bottom of the bottom class. The school had done some kind of IQ testing and… well… Mr. Thomas let me have it: ‘Scholfield, you really are the most useless ***…’ and on and on for about 5 minutes. Whilst trying to hold back tears I remember hearing ‘get off your ass… apply yourself’. Well, that day kinda scared the hell out of me… but I think sometimes you really need someone to kick your ass for you to move forward. Thanks Mr. T.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
The thing with filmmaking is that no-one tells you quite how hard it is at the beginning. It’s like a very complex multi-discipline craft (writing, aesthetics, rhythm, composition, performance)… but then beyond that it’s a very competitive career path with lots of peaks and troughs. Ultimately, it’s super rewarding… I feel very privileged to have made it this far.
Tags: Caviar, Dua Lipa, Henry Scholfield
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Kyrsten Sinema on War & Peace
2002: Bush's movement to wage war in Iraq was unjustified
Like all Americans, September 11th was a day I will never forget.
Within a few days, President Bush had made statements that I felt polarized our world and pushed away those who sought to join us in grieving. As he began to talk about war, a small group of Phoenicians began to organize. The group started meeting regularly, and we eventually formed a coalition called Arizona Alliance for Peaceful Justice. Our reason for existence was simple: to advocate for a diplomatic solution to the problems facing us and prevent, as much as possible, any war that would hurt civilians and the innocent. While we very strongly supported efforts to find and root out terrorism, we were worried that President Bush's movement to wage war in Iraq was unjustified, based on false information, and bad for our country and our world. Source: Unite and Conquer, by Kyrsten Sinema, p. 43-44 , Jul 1, 2009
Opposes combat operations in Afghanistan.
Sinema opposes the PVS survey question on Afghanistan
Project Vote Smart infers candidate issue stances on key topics by summarizing public speeches and public statements. Congressional candidates are given the opportunity to respond in detail; about 11% did so in the 2012 races.
Project Vote Smart summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Afghanistan: Do you support United States' combat operations in Afghanistan?' Source: Project Vote Smart 12-PVS-q17 on Aug 30, 2012
Ground troops plus drone strikes to destroy ISIL.
Sinema co-sponsored H.R.4869
The strategy to destroy ISIL shall include the following elements:
An update on the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL and specific actions being taken to destroy and eliminate ISIL.
A strategy for the deployment of United States military assets, including ground combat forces, to train and equip allies, as well as potential direct confrontation with ISIL fighters and its affiliates.
A strategy for airstrikes and drone strikes in Iraq and Syria against ISIL senior leaders and infrastructure, as well as the viability of the use of airstrikes in conjunction with regional partners that face a significant threat from ISIL and its affiliates.
A plan to strengthen the capacity of the Iraqi Security Forces, the Kurdish Peshmerga, the Jordanian Armed Forces, the Afghanistan Security Forces, and others to counter gains by ISIL and its affiliates.
A plan to provide humanitarian assistance and relief, governance, and rule of law to regions previously impacted by ISIL and its affiliates.
Prevention of a reconstitution of ISIL or its affiliates in the region.
Use of social media and other communication technologies to counter ISIL’s propaganda, influence, and ability to recruit fighters domestically and internationally.
Source: Comprehensive Strategy to Destroy ISIL Act 16-HR4869 on Mar 23, 2016
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The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review
Introducing: the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV!
Mitsubishi are taking a shot for the top SUV eco title with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, but does it measure up?
It’s fair to say that a hybrid SUV isn’t what you’d regularly see in this bracket, but what Mitsubishi have done here is create a part electric vehicle that could potentially be seen plowing its way off road as well as scooting about the town centre. The Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (or PHEV for short) commands 200bhp from two power sources – dual electric motors and a 2.0ltr petrol engine which are designed in such a way as to run on pure electric for about 30 miles before it runs out and the petrol engine kicks in. Also after the battery breaths its last, it will charge the batteries back up in the background while on petrol mode. Handy!
The unique selling point of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is its potential for astronomical savings. It has an obscenely low CO2 emissions figure at 48g/km so it’ll be in the lowest possible company car tax band. If you include government subsidy and exemption from congestion charge for low emission vehicles, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV really racks the odds up in its favor as a great company car. The Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid 4×4 is best used if you want to use it as a relatively short range vehicle for doing things such as school and shopping runs since you could save a great deal on electric-only journeys.
In a more general sense you’ll be hard pressed to tell the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV apart from the conventional diesel models of the new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – it looks pretty much the same and drives pretty much the same, although it is rather low on noise even in petrol mode and the extra weight from the batteries being low down lends a bit more stability around corners. An interesting point is the paddles behind the steering wheel which alter the break regeneration in 5 levels – on the highest level lift it will automatically break for you whenever you take your foot off the accelerator, which is very handy for break-heavy parts of a journey. Alternatively you can turn it off as with a normal car (which also saves on battery) so its use is at your discretion.
Inside, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV comes complete with the pros you’d normally expect to find in a big SUV specifically its roominess as it has loads of head and foot room and great visibility all round. The cabin itself falls a bit short of that luxury feeling but it is user friendly and does everything you need it to. The screen/infotainment screen is a bit fiddly and seems more of an afterthought rather than feeling like a fully integrated part of the design. A good thing is the boot space – the Mitsubishi engineers haven’t downsized on the space in order to fit all the electrics in as rivals such as Volvo have with their V60 Hybrid. However it’s worth noting that you don’t have the option of the 2 extra boot seats as you can with the diesel version.
The PHEV option comes in the top 3 versions of the Outlander – the X3, X4 and X5. They all come generously kitted out but a nifty thing worth mentioning about the X5 is the ability to download an app for your phone which synchronises with your car and allows you to review how much charge is left, control charging times and remotely turn on your heater (handy for warming your car up before you get in on those cold winter months).
So what do we have here with the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? Well it’s a decent ranged hybrid 4×4 that boasts a genuine array of eco based goodies – for company drivers this should be an easy sell. It also costs exactly the same as its regular diesel counterpart at £28,249. Although this is on the pricier side of the SUV spectrum, this vehicle really stands out on account of its potential to save you a fortune on running costs as it is the most fuel efficient SUV on the market.. If you don’t do a massive amount of mileage, owning one of these can really pay off, but those needing to cover greater distances may find it more worthwhile getting the diesel version.
If you want to lease or finance the new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, then leave us a message on our contact us page or give as a call on 01903 255555 to find out about our Mitsubishi leasing deals today!
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15 more of the best indie PC games you might have ...
15 more of the best indie PC games you might have missed in 2019
More than 8,000 games released on the PC in 2019. Below, we've picked out 15 more of our favorites.
Hayden Dingman (PC World (US online)) on 27 December, 2019 22:00
Credit: Sayonara Wild Hearts
We’ve been putting together these “Games You Might Have Missed” lists for a long time now, trying to surface deserving indies you might’ve overlooked. It gets harder every year though—to narrow it down, I mean. There are just so many games. We logged over 300 review codes in 2019, and that’s still a tiny fraction of what actually released. Even shouting out 30 indie games a year doesn’t feel like enough anymore.
All we can do is try, though. Below, you’ll find 15 fantastic indie games from the second half of 2019. Rhythm games, visual novels, frogs and alligators, skateboarding—it’s a rich and varied cross-section of the industry, and I’m certain you’ll find something worth taking a chance on. Though if you don’t...well, there’s our list of great indie games from the first half of the year as well, not to mention our Game of the Year list. That’s like, 45 great games from 2019.
Now if only there were more hours in a day.
Wilmot’s Warehouse
Wilmot’s Warehouse is a game about the joys of organizing. You’ve got a big ol’ room, a growing inventory of colorful boxes, and a bunch of demanding customers. Arrange your boxes however you’d like, whether by color, by shape, by theme. It doesn’t matter, so long as you can summon their location at a moment’s notice and drag them out of the lineup.
It sounds stressful, but I found Wilmot’s Warehouse surprisingly calming. Like unpacking after a move, it’s soothing to discover that everything has its place, that you can impose some order on the chaos with a bit of time and devotion.
Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
“Good thing crime’s not real.” Of all the jokes in Frog Detective 2, that one maybe got the biggest laugh out of me. It strikes at the heart of the series, one wherein you play as the titular Frog Detective—and yet your cases always end with a heartfelt apology and a dance party. There’s nothing sinister, no conspiracy and no bodies and no murder weapons. Just funny goofs and a cast of oddball animals to chat with.
The writing is good for more than a few blow-air-out-your-nose moments and at least one or two solid chuckles, and then an hour later it’s over. It’s perfect, and I hope Frog Detective turns into an annual tradition.
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a jaw-dropping spectacle, and I wish it let you sit back and enjoy that fact more. Essentially a music video with a rhythm game aspect, all I wanted to do was watch the action and hit a button every once in a while. Instead I was constantly aware of the points I was earning, the rankings I received at the end of every level, and the breaks in the action that coincided with kicking me back to the menu.
After finishing once—it’s only an hour or so—you unlock a mode that just jams every level back to back and only ranks you at the end. I can’t help wishing this was the first encounter I’d had with Sayonara Wild Hearts, a more relaxing experience that focuses on the artistry. Still, it’s a beautiful piece of work if you can turn off the perfectionist part of your brain.
For years, Zachtronics has built tough puzzle games within elaborate story frameworks. Way more elaborate than most puzzle games attempt, really.
With Eliza, they simply dispensed with the puzzles for a moment. A visual novel, Eliza discusses the role of technology in modern life, all its myriad facets. Privacy laws, artificial intelligence, isolation and detachment, snake oil disguised as miracles, the reification of everyday life, all subjects that Eliza takes a passing interest in. None of it is all that surprising, but it’s a well-told story that’s as much a mirror of the player as the titular Eliza itself.
A Short Hike
A Short Hike is a perfect summer day, captured. You’ve been sent to Hawk Peak Provincial Park for the summer to live with your aunt. Trouble is, your phone doesn’t work out here—but your aunt says if you climb to the top of Hawk Peak you might find cell reception.
And off you go. That’s pretty much the entire setup and plot of A Short Hike. Oh, and you’re a bird. That’s important. You walk, hop, and glide your way towards the top, following the trail if you feel like it or aimlessly wandering if you don’t. A Short Hike doesn’t really care what you do, but has filled every nook and cranny with potential discoveries—chests to open, treasures to dig up, characters to talk to, fish to catch, secret passages, and so forth. It’s a magical slice-of-life experience, one that made me surprisingly nostalgic for summer camp. It’s short, yes, but compelling.
With EA stubbornly refusing to make a Skate 4, it falls to others to ollie that gap. Of the few choices out there, Session is probably my favorite—though it takes a lot of getting used to.
Billed a “skateboarding sim,” Session’s controls are incredibly complicated. Overcomplicated, I’d argue. Steering is done with the triggers, and then the analog sticks each control a foot. Left stick, left foot. Right stick, right foot. Oh, and if you switch your stance, the sticks swap as well. It is an absolute nightmare that ties my brain up in knots—and thus pulling off a trick feels incredibly rewarding as a result. Like the early days of Skate, I’ve been able to watch myself get progressively better at Session. Not good, but better. I’m looking forward to seeing what 2020 brings for this Early Access game.
Later Alligator
Who’s trying to kill Pat the Alligator? And why? That’s the mystery at the heart of Later Alligator, one of this year’s most charming adventure games. In the vein of Puzzle Agent or Professor Layton, Later Alligator wraps a thin story around 30-odd minigames. There’s a rhythm game, a Flappy Bird clone, a spot-the-difference, a version of Simon, all of the classics.
The characters and world make even the most well-trod activity feel fresh though. Later Alligator’s version of New York City is packed full of gator puns, meta-humor, dad jokes, and secrets. It’s the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon.
Next page: More wonderful indie games you might have missed
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The Dreams in the Witch House and Other Weird Stories
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
S T Joshi
One of the masters of 'weird fiction', H. P. Lovecraft expanded the vast boundaries of the horror genre with his vividly imagined stories of exotic and fantastical otherworlds, nightmarish dreamscapes or the supernatural terrors lurking beneath the surface of small-town America.
The shadow of New England's witch-hunting past hangs over many of the tales, as in 'The Shunned House' and 'The Dreams in the Witch House', in which malevolent spectres return to haunt the region. Others, such as 'From Beyond' and 'The Shadow Out of Time', depict the catastrophic results when cosmic channels of time and space are opened, while stories such as 'Polaris' and 'The Doom that Came to Sarnath' portray the downfall of mythical civilizations.
Mulk Raj Anand
Babette's Feast
There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Neighbour's Baby: Scary Fairy Tales
Ludmilla Petrushevskaya
Romance of the Thin Man and the Fat Lady
Robert Coover
Babylon Revisited
The Mersey Sound
Adrian Henri (and others)
The Gifts of War
Margaret Drabble
Little Man, What Now?
Hans Fallada
The Great Science Fiction
H G Wells
Forty Stories
Donald Barthelme
Killer in the Rain
The Strange Crime of John Boulnois
G K Chesterton
Exile and the Kingdom
Poems of the Great War
Sloan Wilson
Her Lover
David Coward
Strong Opinions
Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1890, Lovecraft was self-educated and lived in his birthplace all his life, working as a freelance writer, journalist, and ghostwriter. His best work - including some sixty or so short stories - was published from 1923 onwards in the pulp magazine Weird Tales. He died in 1937, in poverty and virtually unknown; today he is recognised as one of the great masters of horror fiction.
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First wheelchair swing installed in Beeson Park
By Vincent MarshallDodge City Daily Globe
DODGE CITY — A wheelchair swing was recently installed in Beeson Arboretum Park.
Plans for the first wheelchair swing to be placed in Dodge City began nearly seven years ago, said AMBUCS president David Grayson.
“AMBUCS started on this project about seven years ago and it took four years to figure out where to get the money from,” Grayson said. “We found the money answer in your paper on an article about the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas. We then started working with Paul Lewis on the cost of the install.”
The swing was then made possible when the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas, AMBUCS, City of Dodge City and Dodge City parks service came together.
“After we had turned in the request, Paul had me drop by to discuss the project,” Grayson said. “He was able to get the city to help with some of the expense as well as the park service with the labor. He then turned in his own grant request that had more info than mine.
“His was approved. We then had to wait till the park service had time to do the install. This took a while as they already had a lot of projects in motion.
“This is the first Wheelchair Swing in Dodge City. Hopefully there will be more.”
Many years ago, the Beeson Arboretum at 100 W. Beeson Road was adopted by AMBUCS, which installed the walkways and the picnic shelter.
“The sprinkler system was another improvement by AMBUCS,” Grayson said. “We have also had a lot of trees installed. The next big project we would like to work on is a bathroom in the park.”
Dodge City public information officer Abbey Martin said staff was able to pour the safety surfacing last week after dealing with numerous rounds of inclement weather.
“The new swing is an excellent addition to the park, and we appreciate everyone involved with making this a reality,” Martin said.
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Argyle Under-18s 2 Portsmouth 1
Jephcott and Craske on Target for Victorious Pilgrims
Megan Stone
Only1Argyle
ARGYLE’S youth team bagged a 2-1 win against Portsmouth at Home Park on Friday with goals from Luke Jephcott and Billy Craske.
Forwards Craske and Aaron Goulty had their fair share of chances to score within the first half but 25 minutes into the game it was Luke Jephcott who managed to give the young Pilgrims a promising lead.
Portsmouth’s Joe Dandy managed to quickly equalise within 10 minutes of the opening goal with a header from a corner.
Three minutes into the second half there was an impressive save from Argyle’s keeper Mike Cooper, and within 30 seconds Jephcott was challenging Pompey’s keeper one-on-one but was prevented from scoring. This was followed by a second challenge from Jephcott with the same outcome.
Throughout the second half it was clear to see that Argyle had picked up a lot of the possession and become the dominant team on the pitch. Jephcott again went close, as did Goulty and there were also plenty of chances from corners taken by Harry Hodges.
With about 15 minutes of the game remaining, Craske grabbed the winning goal for Argyle after an attempt from previous goal scorer Jephcott. Portsmouth could not find another equaliser, and the Pilgrims finished the game as deserved winners.
Argyle: Michael Cooper; Harry Hodges, Andrew Burn, Harry Downing, Ryan Law; Matt Ward (Adam Randall), Tom Purrington, Michael Peck; Billy Craske, Luke Jephcott, Aaron Goulty.
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Cheap Trick - I Want You To Want Me
Saxon's Biff Byford gives fans update after emergency heart bypass operation
Saturday, September 28th, 2019 3:57pm
Saxon's Biff Byford © Getty
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has given fans his first update since undergoing an emergency triple bypass operation on his heart.
Biff took to social media this afternoon (Saturday 28th September) to post a photo of jam and toast from his hospital bed.
Thanking fans for their “well wishes” and “positive vibes”, the 68-year-old metal legend said he underwent the emergency triple bypass operation on Monday morning (23rd September) and he’s currently “feeling tired” and receiving “a lot of pain management.”
Biff explained he’s “shuffling” rather than walking at the moment and he’s “not really strong enough to talk a lot yet which obviously I’m not used to.”
He also thanked the staff at York Teaching Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary “for making sure my journey didn’t end”, and he promised to post a video message to fans once he’s home.
Saxon postponed all their upcoming headline 2019 shows on Friday 20th September because of Biff’s imminent surgery. Due to the nature of the operation, Biff’s post-op recovery period will last into 2020.
Next month’s 40th Anniversary Castles & Eagles Tour dates at London Eventim Apollo (Saturday 19th October) and Manchester O2 Apollo (Sunday 20th October) have been rescheduled for Saturday March 28th 2020 and Sunday 29th March 2020 respectively.
Saxon’s biggest ever Scottish show at Glasgow Braehead Arena with Black Star Riders on Thursday 18th October will be rescheduled for an as-yet-unconfirmed date.
Biff Byford’s full update to fans reads:
Hi a cup of tea and jam and roast(sic)
T minus 5 days since operation
I’d like to thank all of you who sent love and well wishes and tons of positive vibes to me
I had an emergency triple bi pass operation on Monday morning I’ll be feeling tired for a while a lot of pain management at the moment but I’m up and about for a bit everyday now it’s more shuffling than walking but hey never surrender and all that id like to thank the tremendous team at york training hospital and Hull royal infirmary for making sure my journey didn’t end.
not really strong enough to talk a lot yet which obviously I’m not used to🤪🙀 I’ll send you all a video when I’m home and keep you all updated on my road to recovery biff x
Hi a cup of tea and jam and roast T minus 5 days since operation I’d like to thank all of you who sent love and well...
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How late can I purchase Powerball tickets?
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Ticket expiration dates typically vary from 90 days to one year depending on the selling jurisdiction. The expiration date is often listed on the back of your ticket. If the expiration date is not listed, check with your lottery.
What happens to unclaimed prizes?
Unclaimed prizes are kept by the lottery jurisdiction. If a Grand Prize goes unclaimed, the money must be returned to all lotteries in proportion to their sales for the draw run. The lotteries then distribute the money, based on their own jurisdiction's laws, to other lottery games or to their jurisdiction's general fund, or otherwise as required by law.
Can Powerball winners remain anonymous?
Every jurisdiction has its own law on winners remaining anonymous. Some jurisdictions are required by law to provide the winner's name, city of residence, game won and prize amount to any third party that requests the information. Other jurisdictions allow winners to create trusts to shield their names from the public, or otherwise claim prizes anonymously. Check with your lottery to see if taking a photo of the winner is required and what its rules are on prize claims. Even if you keep your identity secret from the media and the public, you will have to be known to the lottery so officials can confirm you are eligible to play and win, as well as other legal requirements.
What is the difference between the annuity and cash value option?
A Powerball jackpot winner may choose to receive their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or a lump-sum payment (cash option). For the annuity, the annual payments increase by 5%. The cash value option, in general, is the amount of money required to be in the jackpot prize pool, on the day of the drawing, to fund the estimated jackpot annuity prize. The advertised jackpot annuity and cash value are estimates until ticket sales are final, and for the annuity, until the Multi-State Lottery Association takes bids on the purchase of securities.
Federal and jurisdictional income taxes apply to both jackpot prize options.
Check with your lottery for its rules on how to claim a jackpot prize and the correct procedure for selecting the annuity or cash value option.
What happens to an annuitized prize if the winner dies?
If a jackpot winner dies before receiving all annual installments, the balance of the prize will be paid to the winner's estate. Upon receipt of a court order, annual prize payments will continue to be paid to the winner's heirs. Other provisions may also apply depending on the laws of the lottery paying the prize.
What's the math behind the How Tall is $40 million feature?
A United States $100 bill is .0043 inches thick.
Ten thousand $100 bills equals $1 million (10,000 x $100 = $1,000,000).
Therefore, a $1 million stack of $100 bills is 43 inches tall (10,000 x .0043 inches = 43 inches).
43 inches = 3.5833 feet
A stack of one hundred dollar bills equaling $40,000,000 is 143.33 feet tall (40 x 3.5833 feet = 143.33 feet).
Scams FAQs
I got an email asking me to send money to collect a Powerball prize. Is it legitimate?
Lotteries will never contact you via email or telephone call to inform you that you’ve won a prize, unless you specifically entered an official lottery promotion or contest.
In addition, lotteries will never ask you to pay a fee to collect a Powerball prize. If you are asked to pay a fee to claim a prize, you are likely being scammed, and you should not share any personal or banking information with those entities.
Is Powerball giving away prize money on Facebook?
In the past, Facebook users have reported notices that indicate Powerball is giving away prize money on Facebook. These notices are false and fraudulent. Lotteries do not contact prize winners through Facebook, unless you specifically entered an official lottery promotion or contest.
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Sixth annual Foo Foo Festival celebrates art, music, dance and theatre | Seven days out
The sixth annual Foo Foo Festival will celebrate art, music, dance, theatre and cuisine. Enjoy this and a variety of other entertainment this week.
Sixth annual Foo Foo Festival celebrates art, music, dance and theatre | Seven days out The sixth annual Foo Foo Festival will celebrate art, music, dance, theatre and cuisine. Enjoy this and a variety of other entertainment this week. Check out this story on pnj.com: https://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/play/2019/10/27/sixth-annual-foo-foo-festival-celebrates-art-music-dance-and-theatre/3999781002/
From staff reports Published 9:48 a.m. CT Oct. 27, 2019
The crowd watches Stephen McCrory perform during the Umbrella Sky Festival as part of a past Foo Foo Festival. (Photo: John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com)
Joshua Bledsoe Faculty Trombone Recital
7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. The University of West Florida Department of Music presents Joshua Bledsoe, adjunct instructor of trombone and euphonium, in a faculty recital. Bledsoe will present a program of "Stolen Works." Free with ticket. More info: 850-857-6285.
Blue Angels Practice
11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 29 and 30. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1878 S. Blue Angel Parkway. There’s nothing quite like watching the Blue Angels, even in practice flights. The skill and courage required to perform aerial maneuvers in tight formations at 400 to 700 mph, all while maintaining as little as 18 inches of separation, is awe-inspiring. Practices typically last about 55 minutes. Free. More info: 850-452-3604 or navalaviationmuseum.org.
An Evening of Great Jazz
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Gino Rosaria, award-winning pianist, will perform jazz standards, smooth jazz, and Latin jazz in the Lili Marlene’s listening room. Rosaria performs with his award-winning band Groove Symphony and features some of the best jazz artists on the Gulf Coast, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York City. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Hundreds of people enjoy a past Bands on the Beach. This week's event features the Emerald Coast Blues Brothers. (Photo: Jody Link/online@pnj.com)
Bands on the Beach
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. Pensacola Beach's popular outdoor summer concert series with performers for every musical taste. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, Bands on the Beach delivers an eclectic musical experience throughout the entire summer. This week features the Emerald Coast Blues Brothers. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
Escambia School District All County Chorus Concert
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place. Enjoy an evening celebrating choral programs with auditioned choral ensembles from elementary, middle and high school choral programs. Students from each school across the Escambia County School District will perform with guest clinicians. Free. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
UWF Symphonic Band Concert
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. Under the direction of Dr. Brittan Braddock, the Symphonic Band will present a suite of works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Steven Bryant and Frank Ticheli. The ensemble will also present Carol Chambers's Kalos Eidos, for which the band is a member of the commissioning consortium, and Viet Cuong's Diamond Tide. Free with ticket. More info: 850-857-6285.
Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!
10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Join the fun with an interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. Learn new songs and sing along to familiar favorites with Oscar and Cookie Monster; build a snowman with Elmo; flap your wings with Big Bird; marvel at Abby’s magic; be amazed when Super Grover flies; and move to the rhythm with Rosita. Pre-show Meet & Greet tickets: $20. Show tickets start at $21.More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
Zalloween!
4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Zarzaur Law, P.A., 11 E. Romana St. “Zalloween” will include candy, games, a fire truck that kids can explore from the Pensacola Fire Department, meet and greet the K-9 unit from KlaasKIDS Search and Rescue, arts & crafts stations with First City Art Center and Blue Morning Gallery, and a pumpkin patch. Free. More info: 850-444-9299.
Photos: Scenes from Foo Foo Fest
Artist Famous Gabe works on his painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artists work on their artworks Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artist Austin Garcia works on his painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artist Holden Touzet helps with a painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artist Joyful Enriquez works on his painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artist Stephanie Garland works on his painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artists work on their paintings Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Palafox Market during Cubed Gulf Coast which features artists working 12 days on public art installation as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Riders get ready for the Bike Pensacola November Slow Ride Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Bowden Bldg. as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Riders pedal through Pensacola during the Bike Pensacola November Slow Ride Saturday, November 4, 2017 as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
One-year-old Gabe Bokelman gets ready for the Bike Pensacola November Slow Ride Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Bowden Bldg. as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Visitors check out umbrellas Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Umbrella Sky Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Stephen McCrory performs for the crowd Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Umbrella Sky Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
The crowd watches Stephen McCrory perform Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Umbrella Sky Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artist Cheryl Camp works on his painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Guitar maker James Floyd plays one of his creations Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Artist Mick Whitcomb talks about his creations Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
international artist Yume Matsuo works on his painting Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Robert Clark checks out the photogrphy of Michael Jasinski Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Freddy and Francine perform Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Visitors check out the artworks Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Soul Bells perform for the crowd Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Umbrella Sky Festival as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Kids make paper windmills Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Clean Energy Fest as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Kids check out exhibits Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Clean Energy Fest as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
Electric cars on display Saturday, November 4, 2017 during the Clean Energy Fest as part of the Foo Foo Festival. John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com
The sixth annual Foo Foo Festival
Thursday, Oct. 31 through Monday, Nov. 11. The Foo Foo Festival celebrates art, music, dance, theatre, cuisine and more throughout the city of Pensacola. Strategically positioned in and around some of the city’s most popular events, the Foo Foo Fest encourages cultural tourists to make Pensacola an arts destination those two weeks. Longstanding events include the 47th annual Greater Gulf Coast Arts Festival, the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, Pensacola Eggfest, the 35th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival and the 15th annual Pensacola Marathon. More info: FooFooFest.com.
Sam's Spooky City
5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Sam's Fun City & Surf City, 6709 Pensacola Blvd. Put on a costume and come trick or treat. Enjoy unlimited rides and special attractions including family go-karts, the Emerald Coaster, and the spooky train ride, The Horror Express. Beware the monsters who will be roaming the park after 7 p.m. $14.99. More info: 850-505-0800.
Carnevil Haunted House
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Hadji Shrine Temple, 800 W. Nine Mile Road. Step right up and witness the Hadji Shrine transformed into an enormous haunted house. $20. More info: 850-476-9384.
O'Riley's Halloween Contest
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. O’Riley’s Irish Pub presents their annual Halloween party and costume contest. Pensacola’s best costume contest starts at midnight with $1000 in cash and prizes for the top three contestants. $5. For ages 21 and older. More info: 850-912-4001.
3D Printsacola
Friday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 8. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Celebrate the unveiling of a new interactive sculpture and watch artists working with 3D printing processes and making art in a fun, casual atmosphere. $10 suggested donation. More info: 850-429-1222.
Pensacola Women's Half Marathon
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 1 through 3. Pensacola Sports, 101 W. Main St. The Pensacola Women’s Half Marathon Weekend will feature a men’s mile dash, a 5K, and a half-marathon. Pensacola Sports is creating an experience unique to Pensacola and to the race community, with an all new half-marathon race course, goodie bags with next-level swag, course music and food. More info: 850-434-2800.
Tanya Gallagher performs during last year's Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival at Seville Square. (Photo: John Blackie/jblackie@pnj.com)
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 through 3. Seville Square Park, 311 E. Government St. The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation's best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. The event features the inaugural Gulf Coast Quilt Trail, live musicians in Fountain Park with sounds ranging from Zydeco, bluegrass, jazz and blues to classical. Local dance schools and groups will perform daily. Free. More info: ggaf.org.
Pensacola Opera presents As One
6 p.m. (Prodigal Sons), 8 p.m. (Opera), Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. (Prodigal Sons), 5 p.m. (Opera), Sunday; Nov. 1 through 3. Join Pensacola Opera for a coming-of-age story of a transgender woman as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The opera As One tells the story of Hannah as she uncovers her true self. Each performance will be preceded by a free showing of Kimberly Reed’s autobiographical documentary Prodigal Sons. $25. More info: 850-433-6737 or pensacolaopera.com.
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Ministry is an industrial metal band founded in 1981 by Al Jourgensen. Originally a synth-pop outfit, their sound changed as they became one of the pioneers of industrial metal in the late 1980s. The band's lineup has frequently changed throughout its history, with the exception of Jourgensen, who is the band's main producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. $35. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
‘The Savannah Sipping Society’
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 through 10. Pensacola Little Theatre, 1401 E. Gregory St. In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate — and an impromptu happy hour — and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. $18 general admission; $25 limited table seating. More info: 850-432-2042.
The Molly Ringwalds
9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. World of Beer, 200 S. Palafox St. "The World's Greatest '80s Tribute Band" will perform live in concert. The Molly Ringwalds will bring audiences back to the days of bubble skirts, big hair and fingerless gloves during this World of Beer show. $25 general admission; $50 VIP. More info: 850-332-7952.
The 35th annual Great Pumpkin 5K & Fun Run begins Saturday at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. (Photo: Jody Link/online@pnj.com)
35th annual Great Pumpkin 5K & Fun Run
8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Sacred Heart Cathedral School, 12th Avenue and Moreno Street. A fall tradition, participants will race through picturesque Old East Hill past historic homes and lush landscapes as they complete the 3.1-mile course. Afterwards participants will enjoy refreshments during the awards ceremony. Cash awards will be presented to overall male and female runners. $30. More info: 850-436-6640.
Folds of Honor Golf Tournament
8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Scenic Hills Country Club, 8891 Burning Tree Road. This is a four-person scramble tournament for the nonprofit organization Folds of Honor. This charity provides scholarships for children and spouses of disabled and fallen military members. $150 per player; $135 members. More info: 205-215-6008.
Beulah Craft and Sausage Festival
9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. First Baptist Church of Beulah, 5805 Beulah Church Road. The festival will feature over 50 vendors showcasing arts and crafts, food from funnel cakes to sausage dogs and more. Live music will start at 11 a.m. including concerts by Kate Engelmeyer and The Point Church Band. Free. More info: 850-944-2143.
Kitten & Cat Adoptions
11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Alyssa’s, 4586 Chumuckla Highway. Animal Allies will be bringing beautiful cats and kittens who are looking for their “fur-ever” homes. Find a fluffy friend or talk to Animal Allies about opportunities to donate, foster or volunteer. More info: aaFlorida.org or 850-512-5286.
6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Family Baptist Church, 5454 Mobile Highway. Enjoy a Southern gospel concert featuring Dove Award-winning artist Brian Free and Assurance along with The Williams Family. Admission: $10 plus a donation. More info: 850-380-4674.
Flying Art: Painting With Axes
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Grizzly Axe, 6300 N. Davis Highway. In an enclosed axe-throwing target range (fully insured), participants will be able to throw an axe at a wooden target that has balloons filled with paint, glitter, and powdered chalk. As soon as the axe hits the balloons a beautiful color explosion will happen. Free. More info: 850-741-7400.
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Stiff Little Fingers were formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland. Along with the likes of the Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Sham 69, and Stranglers, Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement. The Avengers and American Suicide will open the show. $25. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
The Trail to Oregon
7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3. NB Cook Elementary School Auditorium, 1310 N. 12th Ave. The Trail to Oregon is a musical parody of the popular computer game, The Oregon Trail. Featuring a cast and crew of local teenagers, this interactive, improv-heavy musical production will have you rolling with laughter. More info: 850-595-6826.
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Presents: Ohlsson Plays Brahms
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place. Garrick Ohlsson, a regular guest with leading orchestras around the world who has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony and London Philharmonic, will be joining the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1, a pillar of the Romantic repertoire. Tickets start at $23. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
StompFest will kick off the first weekend of Foo Foo Fest on Saturday, November 2 at the Pensacola Bay Center. (Photo: Courtesy ACE)
StompFest
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. The Omega Lamplighters and the City of Pensacola present the 2019 Pensacola Stompfest Invitational Step Show. StompFest will display some of the finest performance steps/strolls from various fraternities, sororities, and organizations from across the nation. The event will bring in collegiate step teams to the Bay Center and draw college students from UWF, PSC, and collegiate alumni from across the region. $46, $30 and $20. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
Disney Brunch Singalong with Pensacola Children’s Chorus
10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 46 E. Chase St. Members of the Pensacola Children's Chorus' Young Singer ensemble will be belting out everyone's Disney favorites. Two Birds Street Food will be cookin' up the grub while Garden & Grain head man Nathan Simmons and director of brewing operations Reed Odeneal pair their favorite cocktails and beer with the menu of the month. Free. More info: 850-434-7760.
Pretty Deadly Jazzy
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola, 9888 Pensacola Blvd. Enjoy a piano concert and auction featuring Bobby Van Deusen. Light refreshments will be available. The live auction will be during intermission. $15 suggested donation. More info: at 850-475-9077 or uupensacola.org.
6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Big Head Todd and the Monsters are not that big on anniversaries, so there won’t be any big hoopla over the fact that the band is officially crossing the three-decade mark this year. Right now they’re less about celebrating stability than volatility, in the form of their 11th studio album, New World Arisin’. JD Simo will open the show. $30. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
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Eye contact and deception, as seen on TV
On an episode of Dateline NBC, Chris Hansen is interviewing a male subject that has arrived to meet a 15-year-old girl. Chris asks the subject the age of the girl he is there to meet.
The subject maintains eye contact and answers, “Rather young.”
Chris repeats the answer (“rather young”) and asks, “As in...?”
The subject glances away to think and returns to direct eye contact as he says “15 or 16.”
Chris states matter-of-factly, “15.”
The subject continues to maintain direct eye contact.
Chris asks the subject, “How old are you?”
Maintaining direct eye contact, the subject answers “30.”
Chris asks, “And it’s okay for a 30-year-old man to come to a home where a 15- year-old girl is home alone…why?”
Maintaining direct eye contact, the subject answers, “No, it’s not okay.”
During the online chat with the girl, the subject said he would bring condoms and marijuana.
Chris asks the subject “Did you bring condoms with you?”
The subject breaks eye contact by looking down at the instant he answers “No.”
He then immediately reestablishes direct eye contact.
Chris asks, “Not in your car?”
The subject looks down at the table, breaking eye contact again and says, “No.”
He then reestablishes eye contact.
Chris asks the subject if he brought marijuana. The subject glances down as he says “no” and regains eye contact.
Chris asks again “Are you sure?”
Again, the subject looks down as he says “no” and again after answering no, he immediately reestablishes eye contact.
After the interview, the subject is arrested. In a search incident to arrest, the police find a small bag of marijuana and a box of condoms in his pocket.
In this exchange, the average person would not notice the eye contact and the timing of the breaks in eye contact.
Once you began to look for these breaks, it is very clear what is going on.
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Political ads on Facebook disappeared ahead of UK election
A likely bug in the social network’s transparency tools made paid-for messages worth a combined £7.4 million inaccessible to scrutiny.
By Mark Scott
12/10/19, 11:13 PM CET
Almost half of British political ads on Facebook — worth a combined £7.4 million — disappeared from the social media giant’s online records for more than 24 hours, only days before the United Kingdom’s general election, according to analysis provided to POLITICO.
The failure of the company’s transparency tools is a major blow to Facebook’s efforts to shine a greater spotlight on how political groups use its platform to target voters amid growing pressure from lawmakers across Europe, the United States and elsewhere over the tech giant’s role in elections worldwide.
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, had said that greater awareness of who was buying political ads — accessed by an online database provided by the company — was the best way to fight potential electoral interference. These efforts, in part, were a response to growing regulatory demands for tougher rules on how groups could buy partisan digital messages aimed at voters.
Yet the failure of Facebook’s system only two days before the U.K.’s vote was a high-profile misstep for the company as it looks to buy goodwill with officials from London to Washington ahead of next year’s U.S. presidential election.
In total, 40 percent of U.K. political ads, or 74,000 messages, on Facebook became inaccessible through the company’s transparency tools, according to Laura Edelson, a computer scientist at New York University who has been tracking digital political ad spend ahead of the December 12 vote.
Her figures included all ads since the transparency tools became available in the U.K. in October 2018, and were based on her previously scraping all existing paid-for messages in the U.K. from a database provided by Facebook and then comparing those figure to what was currently available.
The total amount of ads that had become inaccessible was also based on Edelson calculating an overall figure based on data provided by Facebook.
“This is not how this is supposed to work,” Edelson told POLITICO. “Facebook should be proactively telling the transparency community what has happened. That didn’t happen in this case.”
Other experts also flagged that paid-for messages had disappeared from Facebook’s transparency registries in other countries, including the U.S. The issue arose on December 9, but was only flagged to the company on Tuesday.
In response, Facebook said it had fixed a bug in its transparency tool and all U.K. political ads were back online.
No rhyme or reason
Despite Facebook's efforts, there was no pattern to which political ads had become inaccessible for the period between December 9 and 10 in the U.K., according to NYU’s Edelson.
But 20 percent of all Conservative Party ads, worth a combined £121,000, disappeared, versus 43 percent of Labour Party messages, valued at £243,000 according to the analysis of Facebook’s data. Similarly, 60 percent of all Liberal Democrat ads, totalling £366,000, were unavailable in the U.K.
In total, roughly £1.1 million worth of ads were inaccessible from the country's traditional political parties, while the majority of paid-for messages, valued at £6.3 million, originated from third-party groups, according to the analysis of Facebook data.
During the current election campaign, which began on November 7, 24,000 ads worth a collective £1.3 million, or just under half of all political ad spending, had disappeared from Facebook’s transparency tools.
In recent days, the Conservatives started to spend large amounts of money, often linked to their messaging around Brexit, to entice would-be supporters to back them. In contrast, Labour focused primarily on non-Brexit areas like investment in the National Health Service.
Much of the understanding of how political groups have targeted voters has come through access to Facebook's transparency tools as the company's services — which also include Instagram and WhatsApp — represent roughly 80 percent of all digital election spending, based on a review on the transparency reports of both the social media giant and Google.
But without a clear understanding of how campaigns and third-party groups are using these platforms to promote their messages ahead of December 12, it would have been difficult for both regulators and civil society groups to track how the U.K.'s election is playing out online.
This story was updated with additional information.
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The Big Salad Signs Sports Venue Food Exec as Latest Franchisee
Craig Nelson, a Detroit native and veteran sports and entertainment catering executive, plans to open The Big Salad’s newest location in the Woodhaven, Mich. area, with a target opening planned for April 2018.
Canton, MI -- A strong competitor in Metropolitan Detroit’s downriver dining scene is coming next spring as The Big Salad announces its latest franchisee.
Nelson has served as Director of Food and Beverage for Olympia Entertainment, providing guest and staff catering services for the Detroit Red Wings and Fox Theatre. He also led food and beverage operations for the University of Michigan’s sports venues, as well as food and beverage services for the Toledo Mud Hens – Fifth Third Field and the Hensville Entertainment District.
“I’m a big fan of The Big Salad business concept,” Nelson said. “With more and more people choosing healthier fast casual dining options, this makes The Big Salad a winning choice.”
The new restaurant will offer The Big Salad’s healthy and popular fresh food menu, with more than 17 million possible combinations of hand-crafted iceberg, romaine, or spinach salads, and a choice of 40 toppings and 30 varieties of dressings. In addition, diners may choose from a selection of fresh-made sandwiches and wraps, and soup options featuring longtime customer favorites, plus an ever-changing array of flavors – just to keep things interesting.
About The Big Salad
Since opening its first location in 2008, The Big Salad has allowed people to make their meal their own. Through thoughtful planning, The Big Salad chefs are equipped to prepare more than 17 million possible iceberg, romaine or spinach salad combinations for customers right at the point of purchase with a choice of 40 toppings and 30 dressings. Additionally, The Big Salad offers a plethora of fresh sandwich and soup options, as well as putting any salad into a wrap. Currently, The Big Salad can be found in Ann Arbor (two locations), Grosse Pointe Woods, Novi, Troy, Charlotte - all in Michigan, Richmond, Texas, and now in Spring, Texas. The restaurant chain has plans to open 100 stores in strategically located metro areas across the country in the next 10 years. Learn more at http://www.thebigsalad.net.
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What is the NLRC?
The Nominating and Leadership Recruitment Committee (NLRC) is an elected committee of seven members who are charged with screening and evaluating individuals and nominating candidates for such National PTA leadership positions as president-elect, secretary-treasurer, member representatives to the Board of Directors and the NLRC committee.
Who Serves on the NLRC?
The elected members of the NLRC represent a diverse cross-section of PTA, including geographic representation. Each member serves a term of three years and is unable to serve in any other position within the National PTA governance structure during said term. View the current committee members.
How Does the NLRC Find Candidates?
The NLRC is open to receiving applications from interested candidates and welcomes recommendations from PTA’s membership. As part of its role, members of the NLRC attend conferences, trainings and meetings at the national and state levels to take suggestions and observe PTA members in action. If you are interested in a leadership role, we invite you to complete our online form so we can stay in touch and inform you about our timeline and application process.
Where Can Interested Candidates Serve?
There are numerous positions within the National PTA governance structure that can be in sync with a candidate’s interest. Candidates may express interest in officer positions, the board of directors and the following committees:
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*Per bylaws, all members must be on the National PTA Board of Directors.
Find out how you can become a National PTA leader.
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Home > Authors > BookLife
DIY: Book Awards for Self-Published Authors
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With hundreds of thousands of self-published books hitting the virtual shelves every year, indie authors need to find ways of standing out. Winning one of the many book awards for self-published writers is one way.
[Note: this article was originally published in February 2015 and was updated on April 10, 2017.]
Beyond the validation of a win -- and potential prize money and constructive feedback from judges -- book awards are valuable marketing tools, according to Judith Desjardins, a self-published author who raked in 16 awards for her first self-published title, Creating a Healthy Life and Marriage: A Holistic Approach, which came out in 2010.
“Book awards are great for marketing buzz on the awards websites and through the press releases they put out about the winners, all of which is additional publicity for you,” Desjardins said. “And award stickers definitely influence the consumer at the point-of-sale.”
But with so many contests out there, how should indie authors choose which to enter?
Catherine Goulet, co-founder of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, organized by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group, advises taking a peek under the hood. Check and see which organization is sponsoring the awards program and at who the judges are. If a contest isn’t transparent about who sits on its judging panel, it might not be worth entering.
And while most awards programs charge an entry fee, usually in the neighborhood of about $75, indie authors should be aware that some awards are more about making money than giving kudos to outstanding writers.
At Next Gen, which operates as a nonprofit, the judging pool includes a variety of editors, marketers, and designers with experience in the publishing industry, as well as big name literary agents, such as Marilyn Allen, who used to work with authors like Ken Follett, Barbara Kingsolver, and Stephen King during her time at HarperCollins.
Judges like Allen are looking for quality, Goulet said. And while an original story or content is important, so is attention to detail.
“The feedback we get over and over again from judges is that some individuals don’t spend the time getting an outside editor to edit their work,” Goulet said. “They might have a fantastic story, but the book is not edited well or polished, and no matter how good the story is, we can’t award those books.”
That said, the quality of submissions Goulet has seen is improving year by year. And the same is true over at the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards.
“Fifteen years ago we got books that weren’t much more than copies from Kinkos,” said Tara Johnson, who manages the self-pub awards program at Writer’s Digest. “Now I would say that 95% of the books that come in look basically the same as the books you might see coming from a major publisher.”
According to Johnson, the number of submissions has grown in step with the level of quality. Nearly 2,900 submissions poured into the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards in 2014. Writer’s Digest also received about 700 submissions this year for its Self-Published E-Books Awards, which was founded two years ago for self-published authors who choose not to go down the printed path.
Competition is fierce. And that makes editing and a well-designed cover all the more important. But indie authors shouldn't forget the importance of contest details. Meeting deadlines, submitting your work in the correct format, and entering into the proper categories could mean the difference between getting in the door and getting rejected. Johnson put it simply: “Read the rules. Follow the rules.”
Although by no means conclusive, the below list offers links to a dozen book awards for indie authors with deadlines throughout the year.
Foreword Reviews’ IndieFab Awards
The Eric Hoffer Book Award
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
The BookLife Prize
National Indie Excellence Book Awards
IPPY Awards (Independent Publisher Book Awards)
Readers’ Favorite Awards
Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
International Book Awards (American Book Fest)
USA Best Book Awards
Ben Franklin Book Awards (Independent Book Publishers Association)
Reader Views Literary Awards
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Vintage Pulp Nov 13 2016
Would you like that cocktail shaken, stirred—or shall we just skip it and move to the next activity?
Since mentioned French attitude above, let's revisit the French magazine with coolest attitude ever—V. We've scanned and uploaded some issues of this publication (check here and here for a start) but haven't circled back to it for a few years. Above you see a cover for V Cocktail, which is was just one iteration of the magazine. There was also V Sélections, V Spécial and of course just plain V. These were all painted by René Caillé, one of several great cover artists employed by the magazine, along with Jean David and others. One of these images came from Au carrefour étrange, so thanks to that great blog.
FranceV MagazineRené Caillémagazine art
Vintage Pulp Sep 13 2012
Whatever it was called, we love it.
More from France today with V magazine of winter 1965. This particular issue, in the masthead in extremely small print, reveals that V is short for Voilà. Other issues we have do not mention that, so it’s news to us, and probably to many other people as well, especially because we shared an issue a while back that clearly says on the cover “Supplement au No. 445 de Voir Magazine.” So it is Voilà, Voir, or just V? To tell the truth, we wondered in the past if the 1950s V was the same as the earlier magazine that published through the ’40s, but it was. The publisher, editor, and even the street address changed, but we’ve seen an issue from 1949 that shows an unmistakable visual transition between the two versions. If indeed the magazine was ever actually called Voilà, or Voir, the full name never appeared on the cover, as far as we know. Speaking of covers, this one was painted by Raymond Brenot, aka Pierre-Laurent Brenot, who was both an artist and a successful fashion designer, and he joined a special fraternity of brilliant V cover artists such as René Caillé, Jean David, and Georges Pichard. The interior illustrations are from Brenot, Pichard, Le Gano, Renoir and others. Plus there are photos of Margaret Lee, Catherine Frank, Mara Berni, Liten Østern, dancer Sonia Vareuil, et.al. Generally, the more a magazine costs us the more pages we scan, just so we can feel like we got our money’s worth. This one was ten euros, so below are more than thirty images for your enjoyment.
FranceV MagazineRaymond BrenotPierre-Laurent BrenotMargaret LeeGeorges PichardCatherine FrankSonia VareuilMara BerniLiten ØsternLoretta CapitoliLe GanoPierre-Auguste RenoirJean DavidRené Caillémagazine art
Vintage Pulp Jun 1 2011
V employed three of the most talented but least-known pin-up artists of the pulp era.
The French magazine V is probably one of the most visually pleasing and collectible periodicals ever published. The early issues featured photo-illustrations of movie stars, but starting in the 1950s V began to showcase provocative pin-up style cover paintings from a succession of three artists—Georges Pichard, René Caillé and Jean David. All were geniuses; none are well known outside collectors circles and France, where they lived and worked. But popularity is never a true measure of value—Pichard, Caillé and David Vs can go at auction for thirty, forty, or even fifty dollars. We've seen them listed for even more, though those went unsold as far as we can tell. Vs with Pierre-Laurent Brenot covers are also highly regarded. This one, V Sélections 57, with a Pichard cover and Brigitte Bardot, Christine Carère and Marilyn Monroe inside, dates from winter 1957. We have a couple more of these we’ll share in their entirety as soon as we get in the mood to do the scanning. Meantime see some 1940s V covers here and here.
FranceV MagazineGeorges PichardRené CailléJean DavidPierre-Laurent BrenotMarilyn MonroeBrigitte BardotChristine Carèremagazine art
France’s V gave us some of the great covers of the pulp era.
V is one of our favorite vintage publications. This one was published sixty-two years ago today, and features cover star Susan Hayward. V was basically a celebrity and culture magazine, but also emphasized sexuality by publishing artful nude photos. If we’re reading this cover correctly, the magazine launched in 1943—curious, since there was a little thing called World War II raging then. We have a hard time believing a Nazi or Vichy-approved V is the same as the one we’re seeing here, but we’ll look into that. Whatever transition the magazine made from the war to post-war years, in the fifties it changed again from handtinted covers featuring film celebs, to pin-ups conjured from the airbrushes of some of France’s best illustrators, such as the image from René Caillé below. One wonders if these are two distinct magazines with the same name. We'll look into that too. Anyway, Caillé isn’t as well known as pin-up masters like Vargas or Bolles, but as you can see he was a singular talent. We located a few more V covers, and we’ll show you those later.
FranceV MagazineRené CailléEnoch BollesAlberto VargasSusan Haywardmagazine art
SEARCH PULP INTERNATIONAL
The headlines that mattered yesteryear.
1967—Boston Strangler Convicted
Albert DeSalvo, the serial killer who became known as the Boston Strangler, is convicted of murder and other crimes and sentenced to life in prison. He serves initially in Bridgewater State Hospital, but he escapes and is recaptured. Afterward he is transferred to federal prison where six years later he is killed by an inmate or inmates unknown.
1950—The Great Brinks Robbery Occurs
In the U.S., eleven thieves steal more than $2 million from an armored car company's offices in Boston, Massachusetts. The skillful execution of the crime, with only a bare minimum of clues left at the scene, results in the robbery being billed as "the crime of the century." Despite this, all the members of the gang are later arrested.
1977—Gary Gilmore Is Executed
Convicted murderer Gary Gilmore is executed by a firing squad in Utah, ending a ten-year moratorium on Capital punishment in the United States. Gilmore's story is later turned into a 1979 novel entitled The Executioner's Song by Norman Mailer, and the book wins the Pulitzer Prize for literature.
1942—Carole Lombard Dies in Plane Crash
American actress Carole Lombard, who was the highest paid star in Hollywood during the late 1930s, dies in the crash of TWA Flight 3, on which she was flying from Las Vegas to Los Angeles after headlining a war bond rally in support of America's military efforts. She was thirty-three years old.
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Post Malone’s Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Tires Blow Out
Post Malone’s plane is set to make an emergency landing after two of the tires reportedly blew out after takeoff.
TMZ reports that Malone and his team departed Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on Tuesday (Aug. 21) headed to London. According to law enforcement, the plane’s tires blew off during takeoff and the pilot circled back around to perform an emergency landing.
In the air traffic audio, the pilot says they’ve lost a tire, and asks for permission to circle the runway. He also makes it known there are 16 people on the plane.
Air traffic control then informed the pilot to fly to Massachusetts in order to burn more fuel for a safer possible crash landing. The plane reportedly had 3,700 gallons of fuel to burn.
A video shows emergency personnel on the ground in Teterboro preparing for an emergency landing before it was decided they should land elsewhere.
UPDATE: Post Malone’s plane has safely landed at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, New York.
“i landed guys. thank you for your prayers,” tweeted Post. “can’t believe how many people wished death on me on this website. fuck you. but not today.”
i landed guys. thank you for your prayers. can't believe how many people wished death on me on this website. fuck you. but not today
— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) August 21, 2018
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War within: PNP dismisses 18 cops over drug use
Aside from the 18, two other police personnel have since been suspended while 37 cases have been filed against cops for suspected links to illegal drugs
Bea Cupin
@beacupin
Published 8:30 PM, August 17, 2016
Updated 11:42 PM, August 17, 2016
WAR ON DRUGS. Filipino policemen. File photo by EPA
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has dismissed 18 of its own personnel after they tested positive for illegal drugs, Director General Ronald dela Rosa said on Wednesday, August 17, in a speech in Camp Crame.
After highlighting the police force’s gains in the so-called “war on drugs” – arrests made, drug personalities who’ve since surrendered, and suspects killed during operations – Dela Rosa stressed that they were also “waging the same war within the PNP.”
“Napakalungkot isipin na may mga pulis nasasangkot sa ilegal na droga (It is disheartening to think that some police are involved in illegal drugs)… under my watch I will not allow this situation to worsen,” Dela Rosa said before the country’s top officials who were in Camp Crame for the 115th service anniversary of the police force.
The 18, said Dela Rosa, tested positive for illegal drugs. Police units all over the country, including the PNP’s own top brass, took random drug tests to kickstart the campaign against illegal drugs. Those that tested positive then went through confirmatory tests.
Aside from the 18, two other police personnel have since been suspended while 37 cases have been filed against cops for suspected links to illegal drugs.
Another 30 police personnel – a mix of commissioned and non-commissioned officers – had earlier reported to Camp Crame after they were included in President Rodrigo Duterte’s “watchlist” of politicians, cops, and members of the judiciary with alleged links to illegal drugs.
No cases have been filed against the 30, but the PNP’s Internal Affairs Service has been tasked to investigate them.
Dela Rosa reminded police that they were there to serve, and not to make money from illegal activities. – Rappler.com
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Home » August Projections Predict Another 13M in New-vehicle Sales
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August Projections Predict Another 13M in New-vehicle Sales
Aug. 23, 2013—New-vehicles sales continue to rise and show no evidence of slowing, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by the Power Information Network (PIN) from J.D. Power & Associates and LMC Automotive.
New-vehicle retail sales in August 2013 are projected to come in at 1.27 million units, a 12 percent increase from August 2012 and the highest monthly sales volume since 2006.
J.D. Power expects consumer spending on new vehicles in August will approach $36 billion, the highest level on record.
"The industry as a whole continues to experience a robust improvement in demand, and our forecast for August is looking to be the best month for retail sales that we've seen in the past seven years," said John Humphrey, senior vice president of the global automotive practice at J.D. Power. "Moreover, this strong selling environment is occurring when consumers are spending more on new vehicles than any month on record, which is a further indication of the underlying strength of the sector."
Total light-vehicle sales for August are also expected to increase by 12 percent from August 2012.
This trend has LMC Automotive holding its 2013 forecast for retail light-vehicle sales at 12.8 million vehicles and 15.6 million for total light-vehicle sales.
"The U.S. auto recovery seems to be operating on auto pilot, a welcome stage of stability at a higher pace," said Jeff Schuster, senior vice president of forecasting at LMC Automotive.
Report: New-Vehicle Sales in February Remained Strong
Report: New Vehicle Sales Expected to Improve in January
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Dulse Organic (500g) - Algamar
Chris's Favourite
*Unfortunately, Algamar won't have any Dulse until the new harvest in the Spring.* Dulse is probably our favourite seaweed, closely followed by nori and sea spaghetti.
Click Here to Play An Interview with Jose Ordeix of Algamar, talking about the benefits and uses of sea vegetables
Availability: Sorry, sold out. More coming soon.
*Unfortunately, Algamar won't have any Dulse until the new harvest in the Spring.*
*This is the thick, long-leafed Dulse that we love and is perfect for taking out as a snack*
Dulse is one of our favourite seaweeds, closely followed by nori and sea spaghetti. We love dulse because it doesn't need soaking, for its sweet and tender flavour, and because it is purple. We love to eat whole bowls of dulse with a little dressing! Or try the dulse crackers recipe in Eat Smart, Eat Raw, or dulse crisps from Raw Living.
Another excellent way of enjoying dulse is to eat them with Brazil nuts - just wrap some Dulse around the nut. Children love this too!
100 g = Complement for 10 portions.
Galicia (northwestern Spain) has 35% of the total Spanish coastline. It is a region with an abundance and wide diversity of marine species and has a deeply-rooted seafaring tradition. Its location, between the 42nd and 44th parallels, is, strangely enough, on the same latitude as the coasts of Japan.
Galicia owes the exceptional wealth of its seas to:
- its geographical situation, in the shape of a corner that juts into the sea
- the great ocean currents that converge here
- the jagged, capricious nature of its coastline
Its annual capacity for producing life is similar to that of the equatorial jungles, making it one of the richest marine environments in the world.
As far as sea vegetables are concerned, this area has the best resources in southern Europe, with luxuriant underwater gardens and many different shapes and colours.
Algamar is the leading Spanish firm specialising in dried algae (sea vegetables) for human consumption.
The company was founded in 1996 by the Fernández Sáa brothers, Clemente and Fermín, with the aim of promoting and spreading the word about the marvellous nutritional properties of Galicia’s native marine algae.
Its headquarters are in the Bay of Vigo, 18 km from the city of Vigo and 30 km north of the Portuguese border. Most of the company’s algae are harvested on the southern coast of Galicia, in the area classified by the European Union as part of the Natura 2000 network, very close to the Atlantic Islands Natural Reserve.
Algamar is a pioneer in the harvesting, processing and direct productionof sea vegetables and has the legal recognition of the Autonomous Regional Government and its Department of Fishing, Shellfishing and Aquiculture.
We use edible algae studied by specialised and internationally accepted official bodies.
As harvesters of wild edible algae, the company has a “Waters Exploitation Plan”, approved annually by the public Fishing Authority and published in the Official Bulletin of Galicia (DOGA). This plan guarantees that the resources taken from the sea are renewable and maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
The algae are collected by hand on the rocks and usually in the water, selecting and cutting the adult plants at their optimum point of development, just before they wither.
Following their selection and harvesting from the sea, the fresh algae are checked, subjected to a second selection process and then desiccated in drying chambers, at a low temperature, for human consumption as a dehydrated vegetable. In this way the air and the algae’s own sea salt provide long-lasting, natural preservation.
Low temperature drying preserves the maximum nutritional value
The company’s modern, stainless steel facilities, which it designed itself, can dry up to 4 tons of freshly-harvested algae a day. This makes some 400 kilos of dehydrated sea vegetables, ready to be packaged in sheets or to be ground for use as an ingredient in one of the products made with algae.
100% Organic Dulse
Energy 255 kcal 1068 kj
- of which sugars 0.5 g
Dietary Fiber 14.2 g
Salt 0.05 mg
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Rabbit Sanctuary Inc.
© Rabbit Sanctuary Inc.
adoptarabbit@hotmail.com
Our Mission: To provide rescued domestic rabbits a home for life.
The Sanctuary is located in Simpsonville, SC on thirty wooded acres. The sanctuary can accommodate approximately 55 rabbits in outdoor natural environments called Rabbitats.
The rabbits who arrive at the Sanctuary are usually in poor condition. Many have suffered from abuse, malnutrition, neglect, isolation, and many other conditions too unpleasant to mention here. It was from this reality that RSI instituted its home for life policy and its virtual Adopt-A-Rabbit program.
We strive to educate the public in natural rabbit care, recognizing that they are a unique animal that is often misunderstood.
We provide a natural setting where a rabbit can be a rabbit. They are treated respectfully, with the understanding that they deserve to live their lives as nature intended them to.
Easy relaxing on the lawn in Rabbitat 2
We're Verified!
Rabbit Sanctuary Inc. is proud to announce that it is the first lifetime care rabbit sanctuary to receive verification from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. Our sanctuary is the only animal sanctuary in the state of South Carolina to have obtained verification status.
Our dedication to our mission is evidenced through our efforts to become verified. It's one of the ways we demonstrate our level of care for our rabbits, and our dedication to the people who support our efforts through virtual adoption and sanctuary sponsorship.
Please click on the button to view the press release.
Rabbitat Construction 101
Ever wonder what a rabbitat looks like on the inside or how the rabbits are kept safe? Have you wondered how the bunnies stay cool on hot summer days or warm during an Acrtic blast? Take a look at the construction photos to see how our rabbitats are built.
Rabbits are a prey animal. Therefore, their accommodations must offer complete protection from predators.
The design of the rabbitat was created by Caroline Gilbert, founder of RSI. After working with rabbits for many years, she created a building that would offer the rabbits a natural environment while offering complete protection.
Rabbitats 1 & 2 as seen from the back of the health care bulilding.
Rabbitat 1 on a winter's day.
A Brief History of Rabbit Sanctuary Inc.
The first rabbit, The Great Droovy, arrived at Caroline Gilbert's home in 1968. He wasn't to be there at all as Caroline had given her eldest son a firm "no" when he asked for a rabbit. Fortunately for Droovy it was love at first sight. The family fell for him completely and in no time, he had the run of the house. Droovy immediately began educating the family on the uncommon ways of rabbits.
It didn't take long for Caroline to learn that rabbits were a misunderstood animal who often fared badly in their associations with people. Thus began her ardent study of domestic rabbits. She began rescuing rabbits here and there, and before long the the sanctuary began to take shape.
In the early 1970's, Caroline contacted Cleveland Amory of The Fund For Animals for guidance on how to deal with a cruelty case. It was from that call that a friendship grew, and with his guidance the rabbit sanctuary began in earnest.
The rabbit sanctuary became incorporated in 1986, instituting its Adopt-A-Rabbit virtual adoption program. In 2006, the sanctuary became a nonprofit organization.
The sanctuary's Home for Life policy assures that domestic rabbits who find sanctuary here live their lives as close to a natural rabbit's life as is possible. They are allowed to live in peace with other rabbits in a safe, natural environment.
Droovy relaxing in the yard
Anything for a prune!
Grazing in the back yard
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Howard McAuliffe’s Now Trending – August 2018
By RePlay Editor on August 1, 2018 COLUMNISTS, Current Issue, Howard McAuliffe's NOW TRENDING
Trending towards Frivolity?
Good Times May Be Opening the Door to Poor Decisions
Howard McAuliffe
by Howard McAuliffe, Partner, Pinnacle Entertainment Group
Webster’s online dictionary defines a trend as “a prevailing tendency or inclination.” In thinking about trends, many people, including me, focus on new products, ideas or innovations. But recently, I’ve been struck –– and troubled –– by a potential trend I’ve noticed towards frivolity. It seems that good times and profits are giving way to a degree of frivolous behavior, which if not kept in check, can lead to major problems. Here are a few of the indicators I’m noticing in our industry.
Impulsive Spending on Big-Ticket Items
Operators have historically been very conservative when it comes to spending money, especially on big-ticket items. In the last year especially, I have seen far more operators spending tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on new, unproven equipment.
There are long wait lists and presales on games and attractions that are unproven. Of course, an operator with a very high-volume game room, especially if they have multiple locations, can –– and should –– take on the risk of purchasing cutting-edge equipment. However, many customers making only good or average sales are taking these risks, and in some cases, these are customers with no sales yet.
I saw a person brand new to the industry spend $500,000 at the IAAPA show on unproven technology for locations in which he had never operated a game himself. Our industry has expanded rapidly over the last 10 years, during a recovery and expansionist economic climate. Many of the new people haven’t operated in a recession or been through the major swings in fortunes which have historically been swift and severe. Other newcomers have heard about the potential for very favorable returns on investment in our industry and are entering the market place aggressively. Even if the economy stays strong, there is no question that competition is increasing.
Lax Crane Management
While many operational fundamentals are often neglected, cranes are probably the most visible and obvious area lacking proper management in most locations. Fundamentals, including keeping the machines full, product rotated and managing payouts for cranes and merchandisers is challenging. This is true even when using a card system because it remains largely a manual process. No machine can rotate the product that’s been ordered or fill the machine.
For ticket redemption, a card system will tell the operator what each game’s payout is, as well as the amount redeemed at the counter. But, the product put into cranes, and in most cases the product out, is tracked manually, which is harder to manage. Cranes and merchandisers are a relatively small, but significant, portion of an arcade’s revenue.
Even in street routes, the crane is often an afterthought and the sales and costs are simply lumped in with the jukebox and other location revenue. Of course, major crane operators, where a significant portion of their business depends on these machines, meticulously monitor their sales and costs. But, the majority of locations I visit just don’t know the cost of goods sold in their cranes. Additionally, the machines are not merchandised well. A payout that is too high or too low is destructive to revenues and/or profits.
Many locations are making money right now, and don’t want to be bothered focusing on details like managing crane revenues. Even the best run national chains are underperforming in crane operations. But, focusing on these fundamentals can add 5 percent or more to a game room’s revenues.
Rapid Expansion of New Locations
There is no secret that big money investors are attracted to the industry. Chuck E. Cheese’s, Dave & Buster’s, and Main Event are all owned by public entities. In addition to these public companies, hedge funds and other large investors are investing in our industry. None of this is bad, in fact it’s good that this capital is available for both the exit strategies of some business owners as well as for expansion for others.
However, there are many examples of expensive buildouts being added to already expensive real estate. While there are plenty of attractive real estate deals, “A” locations are still very expensive. This results in high fixed costs that can become toxic in a recession. Remember, entertainment is a discretionary expense for consumers!
The other model that is growing rapidly is to take advantage of favorable rents in anchor locations of “B” and “C” strip centers and shopping malls. Given that FECs are attractions that can bring customers to a location, they’re very attractive to landlords. As a result, rent offers to proven concepts are very favorable. However, operating multiple locations is more challenging than operating one or two because it requires layers of management. Successful individual locations (or very small chains) adding multiple locations at one time is concerning, especially when there are a lot of operators doing the same thing.
Times are good, no doubt about it, and I am by no means suggesting that there’s going to be an end to them any time soon. However, I do see a trend towards frivolous behavior in our industry, particularly among the newer folks. The best and most seasoned operators are diligent about their businesses, and most certainly are not frivolous…and many of our industry’s newcomers aren’t either. But even with a good economic climate, being somewhat careless in spending and operating can lead to unnecessary challenges or worse.
Clearly, innovation and investment in new technology and expansion of successful concepts is essential. There is inherent risk in all of this, which is natural. The key to long-term success, though, lies within the seriousness, forethought and educated decisions being put into those risks.
Howard McAuliffe loves to imagine and implement new products, business models, and ideas, and is a partner in Pinnacle Entertainment Group Inc. He’s an industry veteran who got his start in the business when he was just 16 and has 20 years of expertise in product development, as well as FEC and route operations. Howard’s wife Reem and young son Sami are the center of life outside of work. When he’s not working, Howard can be found enjoying the outdoors, hiking, fishing and mountaineering. Traveling anywhere new or to old favorites like the American West is a passion. Readers can visit www.grouppinnacle.com for more information or contact Howard at [email protected], he welcomes positive as well as constructive feedback and counterpoints.
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Getting Over the Fence
Speed, C., Jul 2008, ISEA 2008 - 14th International Symposium on Electronic Art. ISEA
Collaborative GPS Drawing – Social Body and Place
Speed, C., 5 Sep 2008, International Sociological Association, First ISA Forum of Sociology. Sociological Research and Public Debate. Barcelona: International Sociological Association
Architectural history guide, Walking Through Time, a JISC funded iPhone App
Stewart, M. & Speed, C., 2009
Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
The Mosaic of Time
Speed, C., 16 Mar 2009, TOC: A New Media Novel [DVD-ROM]. Tomasula, S. (ed.). University of Alabama Press
Modelling the Social in Locative Media: Collaborative GPS
Speed, C., Lowry, C. & Southern, J., 31 Mar 2009, In : Second Nature. 1, 2
CoMob
Speed, C., 13 May 2009, FutureSonic Digital arts festival and conference. Manchester: CoMob
Speed, C. & Southern, J., 23 Aug 2009, ISEA2009. International Symposium for Electronic Art.. Belfast
Semantic Cartography
Speed, C., 23 Aug 2009, International Symposium for Electronic Art. Belfast: ISEA2009
A Day in the life of an Architecture Practice
Speed, C., Dec 2009
Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
IT Futures Group
Speed, C., Dec 2009, University of Edinburgh.
An internet of old things
Speed, C., 2010, In : Digital Creativity. 21, 4, p. 239-246 8 p.
Walking Through Time featured in: Australian Horizon Report
Speed, C., 2010, Australian Horizon Report . 1 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Tagging is Connecting: Shared Object Memories as Channels for Sociocultural Cohesion
Leder, K., Karpovich, A., Burke, M., Speed, C., O'Callaghan, S., Hudson-Smith, A. & Simpson, M., Mar 2010, In : M/C Journal . 13, 1
Body becoming architecture: A continuum for the body’s interface with architecture through digital networks
Speed, C., 1 Mar 2010, Acting Bodies and Social Networks: A Bridge between Technology and Working Memory . University Press of America
Developing a Sense of Place with Locative Media: An “Underview Effect”
Speed, C., Apr 2010, In : Leonardo. 43, 2, p. 169-174 6 p.
Walking Through Time
Speed, C., Apr 2010, In : Aliss Quarterly. 5, 3, p. 13-17 5 p.
Handscapes: Reflecting upon the use of Locative Media to explore Landscapes
Speed, C. & Southern, J., May 2010, Digital Landscape Architecture Conference, Aschersleben. Aschersleben
Speed, C., May 2010
Speed, C., Jun 2010
The Internet of Old Things
Speed, C., Jun 2010, BCS CREATE conference. BCS CREATE
Technology and Networked Memory: Toward an Internet of Old Things
Speed, C., Jul 2010, nternational Sociological Association Congress. Gothenberg: International Sociological Association Congress
Heritage Inquiries: A Designerly Approach to Human Values
Speed, C., 16 Aug 2010, DIS 2010. Aarhus: DIS 2010
Accel REE Europe 2010
Speed, C., Sep 2010, School of Informatics .
Tagging Technology: A public workshop
Speed, C. (ed.), MacDonald, J. (ed.) & Leder, K. (ed.), 2 Sep 2010, Edinburgh: University of Edinburgh.
Story cultures – Understanding how stories of different cultures can influence digital memories
Speed, C., 26 Sep 2010, DOME workshop in conjunction with Ubi-Comp conference 2010. Copenhagen: Ubi-Comp
Tales of Things
Speed, C., 26 Sep 2010, Ubicomp 2010 workshop .
Architecture and Field/Work
Ewing, S. (ed.), McGowan, J. M. (ed.), Speed, C. (ed.) & Bernie, V. C. (ed.), 6 Oct 2010, Routledge. 194 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Anthology
Mediating Connections: The Role of Emerging Technologies in Transforming and Presenting Information and Ideas
Speed, C., 11 Oct 2010, Nottingham : EPSRC .
The Avatar Debate
Speed, C., 10 Nov 2010, Edinburgh : Royal Society of Edinburgh .
Tales of Things and Other Ghost Stories
Speed, C., 25 Nov 2010, Edinburgh : University of Edinburgh.
Pervasive Memory, Locative Narratives
Speed, C., Gianni, C. & Shingleton, D., Dec 2010, In : REM - Research on Education and Media. 2, 2, p. 40-47
Tales of Things and Walking Through Time - Landscapes, Memories and Cultural Practices
Speed, C., 15 Dec 2010, Liverpool : University of Liverpool .
A rolling stone gathers no moss and other consumer conspiracies
Speed, C., 2011, Future Everything. Hemment, D. (ed.). Future Everything
Comob Net and Walking Through Time iPhone Apps.
Speed, C., 2011
An Internet of Things that Don’t Exist
Speed, C., 11 Jan 2011, Nottingham : University of Nottingham .
Drawing with Satellites. Three small books of GPS Drawing in Edinburgh.
Speed, C., 22 Feb 2011, Edinburgh: ESALA. (Series of 3)
Exploration of Edinburgh’s Old Town using the iPhone
Speed, C., 10 Mar 2011, Edinburgh : University of Edinburgh.
An Internet of Things that Do Not Exist
Speed, C., 29 Mar 2011, St.Andrews : SACHI Seminar Series. St.Andrews University .
Tales of Things at the Museum
Speed, C., 9 Apr 2011, Edinburgh International Science Festival .
National Museum of Scotland and Tales of Things Storytelling Workshop
Speed, C., 16 Apr 2011, University of Edinburgh.
Speed, C., May 2011, In : Interactions. 18, 3, p. 18-21 4 p.
RememberUs
The internet of things that no longer exist at Future Everything
Speed, C., May 2011, The internet of things that no longer exist at Future Everything 2011. Manchester: Future Everything
Speed, C. & Karpovich, A., 1 May 2011, Learning from Memory: Body, Memory and Technology in a Globalizing World. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 54-65 12 p.
The Map is not the Territory: a creative approach to developing locative and social media
Speed, C., 7 Jun 2011, Glasgow : Scottish Technology Showcase 2011 .
If St. Augustine Had Had an iPhone
Speed, C., Norgate, S. & Davies, N., 15 Jun 2011, Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Antecedents of Travel Time Use Symposium on travel time use, value and experience. Bristol: University of West of England
Virtual Cities/Digital Histories Panel
Speed, C. & Allen, R., 17 Jun 2011, Digital Humanities conference. Stanford: Digital Humanities conference, Stanford
The Hidden Histories of Objects; Provenance, Storytelling and Tagging Technologies
Speed, C. & O'Callaghan, S., Sep 2011, The International Symposium for Electronic Art. Istanbul: The International Symposium for Electronic Art
Critical Design :: Is It Just Designers Doing Ethnography or Does It Offer Something More for Interaction Design?
Speed, C., 5 Sep 2011, Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2011. Lisbon: IFIP TC 13 International Conference , p. 685-686 2 p.
An internet of old things as an augmented memory system
Barthel, R., Leder Mackley, K., Hudson-Smith, A., Karpovich, A., de Jode, M. & Speed, C., Dec 2011, In : Personal and Ubiquitous Computing. 17, 2, p. 321-333
Knowledge Recovery: Applications of Technology and Memory
Speed, C. & Burke, M. E., 2012, Uberveillance and the Social Implications of Microchip Implants: Emerging Technologies. Michael, K. & Michael, M. G. (eds.). IGI Global
Take Me I’m Yours: Workshop Paper
Speed, C., Shingleton, D. & Mojsiewicz, K., 2012, DIS2012: Designing Interactive Systems Conference.
Kissing and making up: time, space and locative media, Digital Creativity
Speed, C., Jan 2012, In : Digital Creativity. 22, 4, p. 235-246
Representations of space
Speed, C. & Mackenzie, L., 1 Jan 2012, Representing Landscapes: A Visual Collection of Landscape Architectural Drawings. Taylor and Francis, p. 9-15 7 p.
Sixth Sense Transport: Challenges in Supporting Flexible Time Travel
Speed, C., Davies, N., Manfred, L., Cherrett, T., Dickinson, J. & Norgate, S., Feb 2012, Hot Mobile Conference. 6 p.
Walking Through Time: Use of Locative Media to Explore Historical Maps
Speed, C., 29 May 2012, Mapping Cultures: Place, Practice, Performance. Roberts, L. (ed.). London: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 160-180 21 p.
An Internet of Cars: Connecting the Flow of Things to People, Artefacts, Environments and Businesses
Speed, C. & Shingleton, D., Jun 2012, Sense Transport '12: Proceedings of the 6th ACM workshop on Next generation mobile computing for dynamic personalised travel planning. ACM Association for Computing Machinery, p. 11-12
The Impact of the Network Society upon a Social Temporal Consciousness
Speed, C. & Pschetz, L., Jun 2012, DIS2012. 2 p.
Mobile Ouija Boards
Speed, C., 19 Jun 2012, Heritage and Social Media: Understanding heritage in a participatory culture . Giaccardi, E. (ed.). London: Routledge
Sixth Sense Transport: Exploiting network technologies to transform the transport timetable
Speed, C., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Dickinson, J. & Norgate, S., Jul 2012, RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2012. 1 p.
Speed, C. & Karpovich, A., Sep 2012, In : Performance Research. 17, 5, p. 140-141 2 p.
Take Me I'm Yours: Mimicking Object Agency
Speed, C. & Shingleton, D., Sep 2012, Proceedings of the 2012 ACM Conference on Ubiquitous Computing. ACM Association for Computing Machinery, p. 1167-1170
Sixth Sense Logistics: Challenges in supporting more flexible, ‘human-centric’ scheduling in the service sector
McLeod, F., Cherrett, T., Shingleton, D., Bektas, T., Speed, C., Davies, N., Dickinson, J. & Norgate, S., 5 Sep 2012, Annual Logistics Research Network (LRN) Conference.
Explorations in social interaction design
Giaccardi, E., Ciolfi, L., Hornecker, E., Speed, C., Bardzell, S., Stappers, P. J., Hekkert, P. & Rozendaal, M., 2013, CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems. CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems: ACM Association for Computing Machinery, p. 3259-3262
Tactics for re-telling time from inside the network
Speed, C., Bastian, M. & Pschetz, L., 2013.
An Internet of Cars
Speed, C., Shingleton, D. & Cherrett, T., Jan 2013. 12 p.
Dynamic Sites: Learning to Design in Techno-Social Landscapes
Speed, C. & McMeel, D., Feb 2013, In : Leonardo. 46, 1, p. 61-66
Shared Distance: The Poetry of Data in Collaborative GPS Visualisations
Southern, J. & Speed, C., 29 Jul 2013, Electronic Visualisation and the Arts (EVA 2013). British Computer Society
Tourism and the smartphone app: capabilities, emerging practice and scope in the travel domain
Dickinson, J., Ghali, K., Cherrett, T., Speed, C., Davies, N. & Norgate, S., 15 Aug 2013, In : Current Issues in Tourism.
Smartphone enabled travel collaboration in the tourism domain
Dickinson, J., Filimonau, V., Winstanley, C., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Norgate, S. & Speed, C., 28 Aug 2013, New paradigms in conceptualising shared mobility (2) at RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2013. London
Space-time knowledge in social networks: a collaborative travel app workshop
Dickinson, J., Filimonau, V. & Speed, C., 28 Aug 2013, RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2013: Space-time knowledge in social networks: a new paradigm for transport geography? (2) Workshop. London
Take Me I’m Yours: Beyond the Supermarket
Speed, C., Shingleton, D. & Smith, L., 1 Nov 2013
Spaces of Flows 1.0: A working experience using Sixth Sense Transport technology
Dickinson, J. & Speed, C., 4 Nov 2013, EPSRC Digital Economy All Hands Conference 2013. Salford
Speed, C., 2014, Uberveillance and the Social Implications of Microchip Implants: Emerging Technologies. Michael, M. G. & Michael, K. (eds.). Information Science Reference, p. 133-142
Dynamic collection scheduling using remote asset monitoring: A case study in the charity sector
McLeod, F., Erdogan, G., Cherrett, T., Bektas, T., Davies, N., Speed, C., Dickinson, J. & Norgate, S., 20 Jan 2014, In : Transportation Research Record. 2378, p. 65-72
Improving collection efficiency through remote monitoring of charity assets
McLeod, F., Erdogan, G., Cherrett, T., Bektas, T., Davies, N., Shingleton, D., Speed, C., Dickinson, J. & Norgate, S., Feb 2014, In : Waste Management. 34, 2, p. 273–280
The missing dimension: The relevance of people's conception of time
Norgate, S., Davies, N., Speed, C., Cherrett, T. & Dickinson, J., Feb 2014, In : Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 37, 01, p. 93-94
Dancing Robots
Speed, C., Pschetz, L., Oberlander, J. & Papadopoulos-Korfiatis, A., 16 Feb 2014, TEI '14 Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction. New York: ACM Association for Computing Machinery, p. 353-356
CoGet: Things Move People Around
Speed, C., 30 Mar 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
Human instruments, imagined return
Magee, S., Speed, C., Laurier, E., Hartswood, M., Tynan O'Mahony, F., de Jode, M. & Hudson-Smith, A., 10 Apr 2014.
Things Making Things: An Ethnography of the Impossible
Giaccardi, E., Speed, C. & Rubens, N., 10 Apr 2014, Ethnographies of the possible at the Research Network for Design Anthropology. Moesgaard Museum, Arhus University
The Things About Design: Of Ghosts, Spirits and Material Practices
Giaccardi, E., Speed, C., Grossen, J. & van Allen, P., 16 Jun 2014.
The Haggle-O-Tron: design intervention in secondhand retail
Speed, C., Hartswood, M., Laurier, E., Magee, S., de Jode, M. & Hudson-Smith, A., 21 Jun 2014, DIS Companion '14 Proceedings of the 2014 companion publication on Designing interactive systems. New York: ACM Association for Computing Machinery, p. 137-140
Imaging the Event
Speed, C., 26 Jun 2014.
The use of smart phone technology in creating a bottom up approach to behaviour change
Hibbert, J., Dickinson, J., Winstanley, C., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Norgate, S. & Speed, C., 1 Jul 2014, p. 25.
Designing within Networks, Keynote address.
Speed, C., 10 Jul 2014, All Makers Now?. Falmouth University
Localism, neighbourhood planning and community control: the MapLocal pilot
Jones, P., Layard, A., Lorne, C. & Speed, C., 24 Aug 2014, RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2014: Connected Communities and the ‘Impact’ of Co-production (1) - From Community Engagement to Co-production. London, p. 127
Ad hockery in secondhand markets, design and ethnomethodological studies
Laurier, E., Speed, C., Hudson-Smith, A., Hartswood, M., Magee, S., de Jode, M. & Tynan O'Mahony, F., 29 Aug 2014, p. 137.
Co-producing a map of Liverpool's local food
Speed, C., Bastian, M. & Hale, A., 29 Aug 2014, p. 180.
Seeing behind closed doors
Luger, E. & Speed, C., 29 Aug 2014, p. 192.
My sculpture says that it deserves a better mark
Speed, C., 11 Sep 2014, Code Acts in Education: learning through code/learning to code. ESRC seminar series 2014-15. Seminar 3: Code Acts in Community & Lifelong Learning. University of Stirling
Informing a framework towards co-design within business models
Speed, C. & Woods, M., 24 Oct 2014.
DEMO HOUR: The Haggle-O-Tron
Speed, C., Hartswood, M., Laurier, E., Magee, S., Tynan O'Mahony, F., de Jode, M. & Hudson-Smith, A., Nov 2014, interactions. New York, NY: ACM, Vol. 21. p. 8-11 4 p.
Exploring incentivisation in design
Speed, C., Magee, S., Maxwell, D. & Hartswood, M., Nov 2014, NordiCHI '14 Proceedings of the 8th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Fun, Fast, Foundational. ACM Association for Computing Machinery, p. 845-848
Locating the Flow
Hood, B. & Speed, C., Nov 2014.
Locating the Territory
New Domestic Locations: Reconfiguring the home through the Internet of Things
Speed, C. & Barker, C., Nov 2014.
Using city bus data as a platform for smart tourism
Speed, C., Shingleton, D. & Dickinson, J., 3 Dec 2014, (Unpublished).
Fundamental challenges in designing a collaborative travel app
Dickinson, J., Cherrett, T., Hibbert, J., Winstanley, C., Shingleton, D., Davies, N., Norgate, S. & Speed, C., 2015, In : Transport Policy. 44, p. 28-36
The Haggle-O-Tron: Re-inventing Economic Transactions in Secondhand Retail
Magee, S., Tynan-O'Mahony, F., De Jode, M., Hartswood, M., Laurier, E. & Speed, C., 2015, Proceedings of the 2015 ACM SIGCHI Conference on Creativity and Cognition. New York, NY, USA: ACM, p. 217-220 4 p.
Thing-Centered Narratives: A study of object personas
Cila, N., Giaccardi, E., Tynan O'Mahony, F., Speed, C. & Caldwell, M., 22 Jan 2015. 17 p.
Sharing occasions at a distance: the different dimensions of comobility
Southern, J. & Speed, C., 31 Mar 2015, Moving Sites: Investigating Site-Specific Dance Performance. Hunter, V. (ed.). Abingdon: Routledge, p. 131-146 15 p.
Locating the Flow: Scurvy Salad
Hood, B. & Speed, C., 2 May 2015.
Listening to an everyday kettle: How can the data objects collect be useful for design research?
Cila, N., Tynan O'Mahony, F., Giaccardi, E., Speed, C., Caldwell, M. & Rubens, N., 18 May 2015, Proceedings of the 4th participatory innovation conference pin-c 2015. Valkenburg, R., Dekkers, C. & Sluijs, J. (eds.). The Hague University of applied sciences, 7 p.
'Effing' the ineffable: Opening up understandings of the blockchain
Maxwell, D., Speed, C. & Campbell, D., 13 Jul 2015, Proceedings of the 2015 British HCI Conference . ACM, p. 208-209
Designing through value constellations
Speed, C. & Maxwell, D., 28 Aug 2015, In : Interactions. 22, 5, p. 38-43
Contemporary Governance Discourse and Digital Media: Convergences, Prospects & Problems for the ‘Big Society’ Agenda
Speed, C., Khan, A., Baurley, S. & Phillips, M., Nov 2015, After Urban Regeneration: Communities, Policy and Place. O'Brien, D. & Matthews, P. (eds.). Bristol: Policy Press, p. 147 162 p. Chapter 10
The landscape as database
Speed, C. & Shingleton, D., 2016, Innovations in Landscape Architecture. Anderson, J. & Ortega, D. (eds.). Toronto: Routledge, 11 p.
Designing from, with and by Data: Introducing the ablative framework
Speed, C. & Oberlander, J., Jun 2016, Proceedings of DRS 2016 International Conference: Future–Focused Thinking. p. 2991-3004 14 p. (Proceedings of DRS 2016; vol. 1).
Thing ethnography: Doing design research with non-humans
Giaccardi, E., Cila, N., Speed, C. & Caldwell, M., 4 Jun 2016, Proceedings of the 2016 ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ACM, p. 377-387 10 p.
Temporal design: Looking at time as social coordination
Pschetz, L., Bastian, M. & Speed, C., 28 Jun 2016, DRS 2016 Proceedings.
Tourism communities and social ties: The role of online and offline tourist social networks in building social capital and sustainable practice
Dickinson, J. E., Filimonau, V., Hibbert, J. F., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Norgate, S., Speed, C. & Winstanley, C., 15 Aug 2016, In : Journal of Sustainable Tourism. p. 1-18
Things as co-ethnographers: Implications of a thing perspective for design and anthropology
Giaccardi, E., Speed, C., Cila, N. & Caldwell, M., Oct 2016, Design Anthropological Futures. Smith, R. C., Tang Vangkilde, K., Gislev Kjærsgaard, M., Otto, T., Halse, J. & Binder, T. (eds.). London: Bloomsbury Academic, p. 235-248 14 p.
The Event as Market
Speed, C., 2017, In : Leonardo Electronic Almanac. 22, 1
Story blocks: Reimagining narrative through the blockchain
Maxwell, D., Speed, C. & Pschetz, L., 24 Jan 2017, In : Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies. 23, 1, p. 79-97
Implementing smartphone enabled collaborative travel: Routes to success in the tourism domain
Dickinson, J., Hibbert, J. F., Filimonau, V., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Norgate, S. & Speed, C., 10 Feb 2017, In : Journal of Transport Geography.
Day in the lab: Centre for design informatics
Speed, C. & Oberlander, J., Mar 2017, In : Interactions. 24, 2, p. 18-21
Getting Something for Nothing? A User-Centric Perspective on Loyalty Card Schemes
Hupfeld, A. & Speed, C., 2 May 2017, Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York: ACM, p. 4443-4453 (CHI'17).
Bitbarista: Exploring perceptions of data transactions in the internet of things
Pschetz, L., Tallyn, E., Gianni, R. & Speed, C., 11 May 2017, CHI '17: Proceedings of the 2017 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York: ACM, p. 2964-2975 12 p. (CHI'17).
New Value Transactions: Understanding and Designing for Distributed Autonomous Organisations
Nissen, B., Symons, K., Tallyn, E., Speed, C., Maxwell, D. & Vines, J., 10 Jun 2017, Proceedings of the 2017 Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS '17). ACM, p. 352-355
Exploring 'hacking', digital public art & implication for contemporary governance: The context of the UK 'Big Society' policy
Khan, A. & Speed, C., Jul 2017, Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology. 4th ed. USA: IGI Global, 15 p.
Making as growth: Narratives in materials and process
Lambert, I. & Speed, C., 5 Jul 2017, In : Design Issues. 33, 3, p. 104-109
Capturing the Connections: Unboxing Internet of Things Devices
Vaniea, K., Tallyn, E. & Speed, C., 31 Jul 2017, ArXiv, 10 p.
Artcasting, mobilities, and inventiveness: Engaging with new approaches to arts evaluation
Ross, J., Sowton, C., Knox, J. & Speed, C., 8 Aug 2017, Cultural Heritage Communities: Technologies and Challenges. Ciolfi, L., Damala, A., Hornecker, E., Lechner, M. & Maye, L. (eds.). 1 ed. Routledge, p. 150-165 (Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities).
Blockchain City: Economic, social and cognitive ledgers
Speed, C., Maxwell, D. & Pschetz, L., 22 Aug 2017, Data and the City. Kitchin, R., Lauriault, T. & McArdle, G. (eds.). Abingdon; New York: Routledge, p. 141-155 15 p.
FinBook: Literary content as digital commodity
Gianni, R., Mehrpouya, H., Murray-Rust, D., Nissen, B., Oosthuizen, S., Speed, C. & Symons, K., 11 Nov 2017, Artists Re: Thinking The Blockchain. Garrett, M., Jones, N., Catlow, R. & Skinner, S. (eds.). Liverpool University Press, p. 25-32
Lift-share using mobile apps in tourism: The role of trust, sense of community and existing lift-share practices
Dickinson, J. E., Filimonau, V., Cherrett, T., Davies, N., Hibbert, J. F., Norgate, S. & Speed, C., 15 Nov 2017, In : Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment.
GeoCoin: Supporting ideation and collaborative design with location-based smart contracts
Nissen, B., Pschetz, L., Murray-Rust, D., Mehrpouya, H., Oosthuizen, S. & Speed, C., 21 Apr 2018, Proceedings of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York: ACM, 10 p. 163. (CHI'18).
Making Sense of Blockchain Applications: A Typology for HCI
Elsden, C., Manohar, A., Briggs, J., Harding, M., Speed, C. & Vines, J., 21 Apr 2018, Proceedings of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York: ACM, (CHI'18).
HCI for Blockchain: Studying, Designing, Critiquing and Envisioning Distributed Ledger Technologies
Elsden, C., Nissen, B., Jabbar, K., Talhouk, R., Lustig, C., Dunphy, P., Speed, C. & Vines, J., 30 Apr 2018, Proceedings of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York: ACM, (CHI'18).
The Ethnobot: Gathering Ethnographies in the Age of IoT
Tallyn, E., Fried, H., Gianni, R., Isard, A. & Speed, C., 1 May 2018, Proceedings of the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. ACM, 10 p.
Adding value with blockchain: An explorative study in the charity retail sector
Bunduchi, R., Elsden, C., Symons, K. & Speed, C., 4 Jun 2018, Proceedings of The ISPIM Innovation Conference – Innovation, The Name of The Game. Bitran, I., Conn, S., Huizingh, K. R. E., Kokshagina, O., Torkkeli, M. & Tynnhammar, M. (eds.). Stockholm
Tangible Tools for Understanding Distributed Systems
Nissen, B., Pschetz, L., Tallyn, E., Polvora, A. & Speed, C., 25 Jun 2018.
Apocalyptic Design in the Capitalocene: Every-day Geopolitics and Blockchain
Speed, C. & Symons, K., 21 Aug 2018.
Time Bots - an exhibited work at the AHRC Design Research for Change Showcase
Speed, C. & Pschetz, L., Sep 2018
Exploring Machine Autonomy and Provenance Data in Coffee Consumption: A Field Study of Bitbarista
Tallyn, E., Pschetz, L., Gianni, R., Speed, C. & Elsden, C., 5 Nov 2018, Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. ACM, Vol. 1. 25 p. 170
Autonomous distributed energy systems: Problematising the invisible through design, drama and deliberation
Pschetz, L., Pothong, K. & Speed, C., 2019, Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. New York: ACM
Sensing Data in the Home
Speed, C. & Luger, E., 2019, People, Personal Data and the Built Environment. Schnädelbach, H. & Kirk, D. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, p. 123-142
Understanding, capturing, and assessing value in collaborative design research
Whitham, R., Moreton, S., Bowen, S., Speed, C. & Durrant, A., 1 Mar 2019, In : CoDesign. 15, 1, p. 1-7 1.
Mobilising connections with art: Artcasting and the digital articulation of visitor engagement with cultural heritage
Ross, J., Knox, J., Sowton, C. & Speed, C., 3 Apr 2019, In : International Journal of Heritage Studies. 25, 4, p. 395-414 20 p.
Autonomous economic agents
Pschetz, L. & Speed, C., 1 May 2019, Proceedings of Living in the Internet of Things Conference (IoT 2019). INST ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY-IET
Should I Agree?: Delegating Consent Decisions Beyond the Individual
Nissen, B., Neumann, V., Mikusz, M., Gianni, R., Clinch, S., Speed, C. & Davies, N., 1 May 2019, Proceedings of the 2019 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI ’19). ACM
Designing New Socio-Economic Imaginaries
Speed, C., Nissen, B., Pschetz, L., Murray-Rust, D., Mehrpouya, H. & Oosthuizen, S., 31 May 2019, In : The Design Journal. 22, p. 2257-2261
BlocKit: A physical kit for materializing and designing for blockchain infrastructure
Khairuddin, I. E., Sas, C. & Speed, C., 23 Jun 2019, Proceedings of the 2019 ACM Conference on Designing Interactive Systems. San Diego, California: ACM
Envisioning Decentralised Volunteering with Distributed Ledger Technologies
Elsden, C., Rankin, J., Sibbald, I., Stevenson, A., Speed, C. & Vines, J., 10 Sep 2019, (Submitted).
Sorting out valuation in the charity shop: Designing for data-driven innovation through value translation
Elsden, C., Symons, K., Bunduchi, R., Speed, C. & Vines, J., 9 Nov 2019, In : Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction. 3, 24 p., 109.
How can we balance research, participation and innovation as HCI researchers?
Lechelt, Z., Elsden, C., Speed, C., Helgason, I., Paneels, I., Smyth, M. & Terras, M., 19 Nov 2019, Proceedings of the Halfway to the Future Symposium 2019. ACM, 4 p.
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#Review: Shattered by Cynthia Eden - 4.5 Wine Glasses
Title: Shattered
Series: LOST #3
Author: Cynthia Eden
Format: Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Publication: October 27th 2015 by Avon
Source: edelweiss
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Wine Glasses
In New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Eden's latest novel featuring the Last Option Search Team (LOST), one agent is forced to face her past as she uncovers secrets about the man who may be the key to her future.
Criminal psychologist Dr. Sarah Jacobs is all too familiar with the kind of bad boys who belong behind bars. But the dark, dangerous man she meets in the New Orleans underworld is a new kind of ruthless, and all too irresistible.
Jax Fontaine doesn't claim to be a good guy, but he's loyal to his own code and brutally honest about what he wants. He and Sarah may be worlds apart, but when they're skin to skin, nothing matters but the heat between them.
And when a deranged killer targets Sarah, Jax will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
The third installment in Cynthia Eden's captivating LOST series explodes with dark anticipation, edgy intrigue, and sexy romance!
Dr. Sarah Jacobs, criminal psychologist for the LOST team, was trained to have the mind of a killer. With a serial killer father she put behind bars herself, she is the best at deciphering what a killer might do next, hopefully in time to save their victim. But when Sarah finds herself in the sights of a new killer emulating her father's sick rituals she is forced to face her past and the man that started it all. Jax Fontaine is a man that always gets what he wants, no matter how he has to go about getting it. And when he see's Sarah, he wants her. When a maddened killer uses Jax to get to Sarah, Jax will stop at nothing to protect her and prove to Sarah that he's worthy of not just her body, but her love as well. Are Sarah and Jax budding feelings enough to overcome their shadowed pasts though when truths are exposed and adversaries unveiled?
After reading and loving the first two books in Cynthia Eden's LOST series, I had no doubt that that the third book, Shattered, wouldn't ensnare me just as easily and I was right. The story picks up right where Twisted left off, and I loved every pulse pounding moment of Shattered. I would recommend it, and the entire series, to mystery, thriller, and suspense lovers everywhere. Cynthia Eden is a true master of romantic suspense!
The plot moved at a fast pace, with layers upon layers of Sarah's hellish past and Jax's hidden one, opening before the reader with every page. Weaving and entangling the many nuances of the story and bringing it full circle to create several unexpected twists and connections. Eden's writing pulled me right onto the front lines of all the action and drama. I could easily picture the dark and gritty side of New Orleans; the danger that surrounded this group of characters, ducking when an explosion rocked a building or trying to make myself smaller when one of the characters found themselves in a terrifying situation. I know that I have said this before, but Eden has a scary talent of perfectly capturing the mind of a psychopath.
Each of the LOST characters has intrigued me and by the end of the first book in the series, Broken, I was seriously invested in each of them. Jax and Sarah is no different. Their attraction simmered in the last book and it full out blazed in Shattered. The sexual tension between them sizzled and popped, and I loved every second of it. In the beginning of the story Jax and Sarah seemed like complete opposites, but as their pasts were revealed you began to see their similarities and startling connections to each other. How Eden weaved it all together, just wow. Together, Jax and Sarah were off-the-charts HOT. Even when Sarah was unsure about having anything to do with Jax, there was no denying the chemistry between them. Both Sarah and Jax were smart, caring, protective, and alluring characters. There was nothing about them that I didn't like.
Bottom line; Shattered kept me on the edge of my seat and left me craving with ever page I turned. I dare you not to love a book from Cynthia Eden!
Suggested Reading Order:
Broken (Lost, #1) Review | Purchase
Twisted (LOST, #2) Review | Purchase
Shattered (LOST, #3) _____ | Purchase
Torn (LOST, #4) Pre-Order
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PC Game News •
Cloud Cover Clearing: OnLive Shutting Down
3rd April 2015 / 5:00PM
I was surprised to hear that OnLive is shutting shut down, mostly because I’d forgotten it was still running. The cloud gaming service launched in June 2010 to a chorus of people asking “Wait, so I’d pay to have PC games look and control worse than they would on my PC?” It was a solution looking for a problem, and decided its problem was that folks who like big fancy PC games wouldn’t have PCs that could run them.
OnLive have announced that they’ll close the service on April 30th, taking all users’ streaming games and data with them.
OnLive support’s FAQ about the shutdown explains:
“After April 30, 2015, our data centers will shut down and the service will be offline. All accounts will be closed, and all data deleted including game save data, achievements, and credit card data will be deleted. If you purchased a Steam game from OnLive, that game will still be available on Steam. No refunds will be available for any game purchases, hardware purchases, or subscriptions.”
Cloud gaming, to briefly explain, runs games on remote servers. Player control inputs are fed to that system over the Internet, and they watch a video stream of the game being played sent back from that system. It means that you could play demanding games on PCs and tablets capable of watching HD video, but games looked worse and felt laggier than if they were played on a PC. OnLive had an audience, but a small one, and it stumbled out the gate with subscription fees and an unexciting library of games.
“Overcoming the perception of being dead has been one of the unanticipated challenges of the turnaround,” OnLive say in the official announcement. The service almost went under in 2012, and its comeback was unspectacular. “In fact many of the recent articles that mention OnLive refer to it as ‘defunct’ or something similar.”
OnLive had hoped they’d find a buyer who wanted to continue the service, but couldn’t. “Most of the companies that declined to acquire us did so due to the perception that they did not know how far off in the future cloud gaming would be. Predictions that cloud gaming will only be far off in the future are self-fulfilling prophesies.”
Instead, they’re selling an unspecified chunk of their assets to Sony, probably tech and patents, and shutting down. Sony already dabble in streaming games by letting folks play PS4 games through Vita handhelds and other devices, and have plans for more OnLive-y cloud gaming.
Tagged with cloud gaming, OnLive.
When not writing news, Alice may be found in the sea.
Game devs and players continue banding together to help the Australian bushfire crisis
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In Dorset Trimming Company v HMRC [2019] UKFTT708 TC07480, the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) dismissed the appellant’s argument that HRMC’s interpretation of registration rules as incorrect and that it was not obliged to register for VAT.
HMRC argued that the company exceeded the VAT registration threshold in February 2011 and again in July 2015. It should have been registered for VAT from October 2011 to December 2011 and from 1 September 2015 to July 2016.
The Company agreed to settle the VAT due in respect of the October 2011 to December 2011 period amounting to £1,230.52.
Both parties agreed that the 12-month rolling turnover to July 2015 exceeded the VAT threshold and accordingly the company was required to register for VAT on 1 September 2015, i.e. effective date of registration. Dorset Trimming’s cumulative 12-month turnover from 1 July 2015 exceeded the VAT threshold, but its cumulative 12-month turnover from 1 September 2015 did not. The company contested the VAT due for September 2015 to July 2016 on the basis that the 12-month rolling period VAT registration test starts from 1 September 2015.
HMRC argued that Dorset Trimming became “liable to register” at the date when the threshold was breached, July 2015 and not on the date of registration, September 2015. HRMC added that the two-month grace period between the VAT threshold being reached and registration date was just a concession operated by HMRC reflecting the fact that it was not practical for entities to immediately register for VAT.
Dorset Trimming appealed to the FTT.
The FTT confirmed that the 12-month rolling period VAT registration test is applied from the date on which the VAT threshold was breached rather than on the registration date, as Dorset had argued.
The FTT criticized the wording of the HMRC’s manual, which it considered could be interpreted in the way that the company suggested.
The Dorset Trimming appeal was dismissed.
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Chin Wag At The Slaughterhouse: Interview With Maria Olsen
Posted on April 24, 2013 by richardgodwin
Maria Olsen is an actor, casting director, director, and producer from Los Angeles, California. She’s played many roles, and appeared in Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, and Folklore among many others. She is also acting in and producer of Slash, currently being directed by Rycke Foreman. His associate producer is Miranda Foreman. Both are known for their great magazine 69 Flavours of Paranoia. Slash is a slasher movie that sounds as though it is set to take the film industry by storm. The story explores the nature of reality and fantasy. Maria met me at The Slaughterhouse were we talked about horror and the forthcoming Indie release.
Do we live in an enclosure and to what extent is horror an enclosure that reflects our consciousness?
Yes, I believe we all live in enclosures of our own making. We all place boundaries and limitations upon ourselves, and we all feel most comfortable living within the “known”, in our own comfortable little space. When we venture out beyond these confines, we like to label some of the experiences we have out there “horror”.
What one person sees as “horror”, though, is another’s “comfortable little space”, so our own, personal horrors always reflect our own consciousness as they also reflect how we deal with the world, with the known and with the unknown.
As an Indie director what do you feel is needed for the industry to free itself from the censoring shackles of Hollywood?
Although I have nothing against the studio system, I do feel that the films that are being produced on that level consist of far too many remakes, next installments in huge and once-popular franchises and – their latest craze – “enhancing” older classics with 3D technology and re-releasing them. I much prefer living among the trees in Indiewood – a term coined by the amazing filmbiz entrepreneur Tom Malloy – where the stories are, for the most part, fresh and cutting edge and the enthusiasm and pride in achievement, genuine. I don’t know, however, if the two will ever truly meet because Hollywood is an industry – a business – where, as with all businesses, the make or break line will always be the financial bottom line, while Indiewood is a place where stories still get made for the sheer joy of it, even though money obviously does still factor into the process.
How does the image differ from the word and is a script a bridge?
The word is written by the writer while the image is created by a team: the director, the DP, the set designer, the wardrobe department and others equally as talented. The word is one dimensional – although it itself does invoke a picture in the reader’s brain – while the image is two dimensional, and appeals to more than one sense.
A script is a collection of words where each individual word is placed in a specific context by those around it. It is this context that helps words transform into images and that gives the creative team attached to a picture the vital clues showing how the word should be translated into the image.
Tell us about Slash.
Slash is a film that will take you on a journey between fantasy and reality. It’s – as the name so obviously indicates – a slasher film, but it’s also a coming of age film and it’s also a mystery.
Rycke Forman has written, and will direct, a story about two step-brothers trying to find their own identity in a world where a dark Ripper-esque killer stalks and kills members of a theater company. It appears that it’s only a matter of time before our heroes Cade and Trench are on the kill-list unless, of course, one of them is the killer…
Technically, Slash will be unlike anything seen before, and this is not just an empty boast; it’s because new 3D techniques are going to be used in the film. Slash is a fever dream of a story that hangs onto its secret of who the killer really is until almost after the end credits have rolled.
To what extent does the uncertainty and fracturing of identity set against the backdrop of theatre play a part in the film?
I think that the fact that Slash plays out against a backdrop of a show going through Hell Week reflects the story’s increasing tension: as we approach opening night and the chaos that ensues, so we approach knowing who is behind all the chaos. It also becomes apparent that, throughout the story, people are playing two roles in real life, which also echoes the goings on in the theater where people take on another persona the minute they set foot on stage.
These are, of course, subtle themes within the story of Slash, and they are not written so that an audience is hit over the head with them. It is, after all, the objective of all theatricals to be as lifelike and as unobtrusive as possible…
How has your work as an actress influenced your vision as a director?
Up till now, I’ve only directed for stage and not screen; my screen directing debut will come soon, however, with the promo short film for Phoenix Cross’s horror feature Slaughterbox. But directing is directing, and I’ve found that being an actor before I became a director helped me incredibly as it gave me an insight into the actor’s needs and situation that I would otherwise never have had.
Also, when I direct, I can “see” the story both as a whole and point the point of view of one particular character; and when I say “see”, that’s literally what I mean as I can, for instance, change the leading lady’s dress color in my mind’s eye and see how that change would affect an entire scene. I have a very visual mind…and I’ve found that this is another invaluable tool in my director’s arsenal.
Do you think horror works by playing on those parts of the psyche that exist in displacement, all those characteristics that people tend to push away, and alienate from themselves, so they do not recognise them when they see them?
Yes, horror very much works with those emotions that we, in polite society, like to shun and lock up in a small corner of our minds. Horror is also a lot more emotionally intense than other genres, and no holds are barred in showing the depths to which one can sink.
Acting in horror is also more intense than acting in other genres – here horrific villains need to find it within themselves to believe what they’re doing is right or else their performance won’t be believed – and Piper Laurie reputedly balked at the intensity required of her for the role of Mrs White in Carrie, but look how wonderful that turned out!
If horror dealt with the emotions that we show in real life, it would be called drama…
Is there a particular event that has changed your life and influenced you as an actor?
I’m going to be answering that as two separate questions.
The event that changed my life as an actor was moving to Los Angeles in 2005. I grew up in South Africa and, although I participated in every stage show that would have me, I could never get ahead in the film world because the town I grew up in was very far away from SA’s fledgling film community. Once I moved to LA, though, I quickly found my feet on the stage and then moved on to what I had wanted to do since I was a child: act in films.
I wouldn’t, on the other hand, say there was one particular event that influenced my acting career. I grew up watching many leading ladies in many films in South Africa – Jane Fonda, Kathleen Turner, Sigourney Weaver, Jodie Foster among them – and, after each film I saw, I wanted to grow up to be whatever they played in the film. One day, though, I worked out that i wanted to do what they, as actresses, did and not what they, as characters, did…and this changed my entire outlook on my future.
Tell us something about Maria Olsen no one knows.
Something about me that nobody knows is that, for a long time when I was young, I wanted to grow up to be the English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning : )
What advice would I give to myself as a young woman?
“Everything will be ok in the end so there’s really no need to analyse everything to the nth degree and stress so much” : D
Thank you Maria for an informative and perceptive interview.
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3 Responses to Chin Wag At The Slaughterhouse: Interview With Maria Olsen
charles gramlich says:
I love it when a movie successfully cross-pollinates between genres.
AJ Hayes says:
Boy, is that last sentence truer than true. It put me in mind of a kind of self help book popular in the Sixties or Seventies. The title was “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff” and the first line in the book was “It’s all small stuff. Now there’s some words to live by — literally.
I agree with the Hollywood vs. Indiewood comparisons and think that the very lack of money in the indie world pretty much dictates that story and crafft must be of much better quality. In Indie productions they can’t afford to make the sudden, end-of-the-world sound effect to make an audience jump. The Indie film must do it with theater-like small cuts and reaction and depend on the direction, acting and script rather than the loud BOO! from the mega-speakers in a movie palace for effect. (Though the lack of budget is a handicap I’m sure. I remember an actress — a very good one — saying “Oh the Indies! I just love them, but they can be a trial. You shoot a scene and then go to the make up trailer where they scrape the makeup off your face and plaster it on the next actress in line.”) Funny and, in a way, accurate, I think.
I’ll be keeping an eye out for “Slash.”
Thanks for a fun and intelligent conversation, guys.
richardgodwin says:
Thanks Maria.
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Cut is agony for Rory McIlroy as he just falls short
Rory McIlroy says farewell on the 18th green as he makes an early exit from his home Open. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images
KEVIN GARSIDE
Published: 21:51 Friday 19 July 2019
Oh to have the first day back, just one hole, any hole, but mostly the 16th where he rushed a short one and missed. There is no fairground ride in golf like Rory McIlroy. He promised a response and delivered, shooting a best-of-the-day 65 to close on two over par. It was not enough, falling agonisingly one shot the wrong side of the cut mark.
His voice welling with emotion, he said: “I went with it today. Yesterday gave me a mountain to climb. I dug in there and tried my best. Sorry I’m not going to be a part of it. This is going to hurt for a little bit.” More than that, one suspects. McIlroy was five under for his round as he went to the 16th needing two birdies to survive.
Portrush could hardly breathe, a crowd wedded to one cause, a single organism yoked to the fortunes of the dream-maker from Holywood. His tee shot traced the most dutiful arc, rising through the ether as if drawn by an unseen force towards the pin coming to rest 12 feet from the cup. He only went and holed it, his seventh birdie of the round detonating screams of “get in” from the Rory-istas rising to their feet.
An overambitious tee shot at 17 found a fortunate lie high on the banking to the right. McIlroy was going for everything now. Caution would not be his servant. He had a shot. Just. Out the ball flew, rolling to 20 feet. Cue frenzy around the green. The putt missed. On to the closing hole that cost him seven shots 24 hours earlier.
In the group ahead defending champion Francesco Molinari nailed the par he needed to ensure safe passage, just as Graeme McDowell had minutes before him. McIlroy went with a two iron to avoid the carnage of the first round. The light was fading now. Had the place had floodlights they would have been lit.
His approach caught the slope to the left of the green taking his ball away from the target. He would need the shot of his life to make the miracle stick. It was a valiant effort, chipping to six feet. He stood with his arms folded as he waited to putt. Bravely, he rolled it in for a 65.
Tiger Woods also went under par but not enough to threaten the cut mark. It was, as ever, a gutsy display flush with characteristic refusal to accept the limitations of his brittle body. Woods was three under for his round when he reached the 17th tee, at which point the rigours of links golf on a tough course finally caught up with those aching bones, producing a bogey, bogey finish.
Watching Woods, pictured, lug his battered frame about Portrush with all the zip of dray horse you might think early retirement the better option. Then you remember he once won the US Open with a broken leg. He’s not done yet. “That’s one of the hardest things to accept as an older athlete is that you’re not going to be as consistent as you were at 23. Things are different.
“I’m going to have my hot weeks. I’m going to be there in contention with a chance to win – and I will win tournaments.
“But there are times when I’m just not going to be there and that wasn’t the case 20-some-odd years ago.”
Woods was followed out the door by Phil Mickelson, the first time in 83 majors that they have both gone home early. David Duval, who opened with a 91, took his leave after a comparatively redemptive 78.
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'Urine luck!' docs tell James Rabe after kidney transplant
Off-Ramp host John Rabe and contributors share thoughts on arts, culture, and life in L.A.
James Rabe, with new kidney (not shown) and KPCC fleece hoodie (shown).
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John Rabe | December 26, 2012
A few days ago, I told you my brother James and sister Joan were heading into the operating room at Mayo Clinic so they could take one of Joan's kidneys and give it to my brother James, who has Alp0rt Syndrome, a degenerate (I mean exactly that) kidney disease.
The transplant happened Friday morning, and according to the doctors, was "textbook."
Joan is mending well at home, and back on Words With Friends, in which she just played the word "peritoneal" for 67 points.
James is also out of the hospital, recovering at a friend's apartment somewhere in Rochester MN.
The gory details are very encouraging: the kidney immediately started working, producing liters of, ahem, fluid which had not been eliminated during months of dialysis, making him feel generally crappy. Even through the post-op pain, which is not inconsiderable, James reported that he felt better immediately.
In fact, I called my sister Clare on Saturday, knowing she was in his hospital room, and James and his local buddies were talking so noisily, Clare had to go into the bathroom to talk.
I can't confirm it, but rumor has it the first song James will play when he returns to work as a DJ in Twin Falls ID (where they have been wonderfully accomodating), is by the well-known group ... New Kidneys on the Block.
Meantime, if you're in Rochester MN, look for James' name in every snowbank, written with the special flair of a man with a new lease on life.
John Rabe's sibs & the kidney transplant that brought them closer than ever
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Synopsis: In Victorian London, England, a little mouse girl's toymaker father is abducted by a peglegged bat. She enlists the aid of Basil of Baker Street, the rodent world's answer to Sherlock Holmes. The case expands as Basil uncovers the crime's link to a plot against the Crown itself.
Director(s): Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, John Musker
Actors: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek
Production: Walt Disney Productions
1 win & 3 nominations.
You know, Daddy,
this is my very best birthday.
Ahh... but I haven't
given you your present yet.
- What is it? What is it?
- Now, now. Close your eyes.
Uh-uh-uh-uh! Auch, no.
No peeking now.
Ohhh, Daddy!
You made this
just for me?
You're the most
wonderful father...
in the whole world!
I don't know!
Quickly, dear, stay in here
and don't come out.
Got ya, toy maker!
Oh, no! Olivia!
Daddy!
It was the eve of our
good queen's diamond jubilee...
and the year
Her Majesty's government came...
to the very brink
of disaster.
She...
I'm...
I'm getting ahead of myself.
Dr. David Q. Dawson,
most recently of
the queen's 66th regiment.
I had just arrived in London after
lengthy service in Afghanistan...
and was anxious
to find a quiet place,
preferably dry,
where I could rest
and find a bit of peace.
Little did I know...
that my life was
about to change forever.
Are you all right,
my dear?
Come now. Come, come.
Here, here. Dry your eyes.
Ah, yes.
That's better.
- Now, tell me. What's troubling you, my dear?
- I...
I'm lost.
I... I'm trying to find
Basil of Baker Street.
Let me see here.
"Famous detective...
solves baffling
disappearance."
Mm-hmm!
But where are your
mother and father?
That's why I
m-m-must find Basil!
There, there, there.
Now, now, now.
any Basil...
but I do remember
where Baker Street is.
Come with me.
We'll find this
Basil chap together.
madam.
Is this the residence
of Basil of Baker Street?
I'm afraid it is.
He's not here at the moment,
but you're welcome
to come in and wait.
I don't want to impose.
It's just the girl...
You poor dear.
You must be chilled
to the bone!
Ohhh, but I know
just the thing.
Let me fetch you
a pot of tea...
and some of my
fresh cheese crumpets.
Ah-ha! The villain's
slipped this time!
I shall have him!
Out of my way!
I say... who...
What? Who?
Basil of Baker Street,
my good fellow.
Mr. Basil,
I need your help, and...
- All in good time.
- But... But you don't understand.
- I'm in terrible trouble.
- If you'll excuse me.
Here, now, now.
This young lady
is in need of assistance.
- I think you ought to listen...
- Will you hold this, please, Doctor?
Ah, wait
- How did you know I was a doctor?
- A surgeon, to be exact.
Just returned from military duty
in Afghanistan. Am I right?
Why, yes.
Major David Q. Dawson.
But how could you
possibly...
Quite simple. You've sewn your torn
cuff together with the Lembert stitch,
which of course,
only a surgeon uses.
And the thread is a unique form of catgut,
distinguished by its peculiar pungency,
found only in
the Afghan provinces.
Actually... it's elementary,
my dear Dawson.
What in heaven's name?
Oh! Oh!
My good pillows!
Mr. Basil! How many times
have I told you...
There, there, Mrs. Judson,
it's quite all right.
Ah... mmm!
I believe I smell...
some of those delightful
cheese crumpets of yours.
- Why don't you fetch our guests some?
- But, ah, but, but...
Now... I know that bullet's
here somewhere.
thank you, Miss...
- Flaversham. Olivia Flaversham.
- Yeah, whatever.
- Yes, but you don't understand.
- Shh!
Eh... yes!
Noooo!
Drat!
Another dead end.
He was within my grasp.
Now will you please
listen to me?
My daddy's gone,
and I'm all alone.
Young lady, this is
a most inopportune time.
Surely your mother
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A village bordered by the Dordogne River...
Presentation of the municipality
Vignonet is a town situated on the edge of a loop of the Dordogne River, belonging to the Coteaux of Dordogne’s Canton and part of 8 towns of the Jurisdiction of Saint-Emilion and site listed as world heritage by UNESCO. Its area is 415 hectares and its located 7 km from Saint-Emilion and 12 km from Libourne. The town now has 495 inhabitants, called Vinitais and Vinitaises.
Vignonet has always had a predominant wine business and helps to establish the reputation of the renowned wine of Saint-Emilion.
A water-rich natural heritage
In the south, Vignonet is bordered by the Dordogne River and is crossed by about 2 km of the Langrane Creek.
Vignonet is a municipality producing wine of Saint-Emilion. A third of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion are located in the plain of the Dordogne.
More information on the vineyard of Saint-Emilion here.
Since the early 17th century, at least, the port of Vignonet at La Cale is situated on the outer side of the lower valley of the Dordogne. Among the goods loaded or unloaded there were blocks of limestone. A loading of stone from Saint-Émilion was attested in January of 1620 for the construction of the Hotel Pichon, in the Cours de l’Intendance in Bordeaux. In 1929, upgrading works to facilitate the unloading of goods on the pavement of La Cale were made at the port. The port of Vignonet becomes a place to discover the exceptional panoramic view of the semicircle outlined by river in this landscape.
Saint-Brice Church was built in the 12th century. It is a building with clean architecture. Its entrance is preceded by a porch, a so-called blanket "ballet" once common in southwestern churches in France. The facade is formed from a belfry wall. Nowadays, there are several elements of the Romanesque church: a portion of diamond point archivolt, three arched windows, pilasters and buttresses for an arched door with three arches hanging down on the piers. In 1854, the nave and sanctuary were vaulted with bricks and plaster. Like the nave of the church of Saint-Terre, the sanctuary and its vault are decorated with painted frescoes.. The church houses a 17th century altarpiece intended to glorify the Virgin Mary. From either side of the altar, rise four columns in imitation marble with volute capitals. It is also decorated with gold. At the center in its niche, stands the Virgin Mary.
The industrial distillery, launched in 1940 by a small-scale producer of liquor, M. Vidal. Grape marc and wine lees are treated there. This roadside distillery is characterized by its brick walls. On the side wall amounted stainless steel vats.
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TRANSACTIONS: Tulsa Signs Two More Super Eagles
By USLChampionship.com Staff, 01/13/20, 4:00PM EST
Memphis bolsters defense with Carroll; Monarchs bring aboard Vega from Phoenix
Nigerian forward Mfon Udoh has scored one goal in three appearances for the Super Eagles in his career.
TULSA, Okla. – Two more players with Nigerian national team experience were announced as the newest members of FC Tulsa on Monday afternoon as the club announced it had signed forward Mfon Udoh and defender Solomon Kwambe to its 2020 roster, pending league and federation approval. The duo joins Raphael Ayagwa as the only three active players in the USL Championship with Nigerian national team experience.
A 27-year-old forward, Udoh brings an impressive goalscoring pedigree from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Udoh is the only player in league history to score more than 20 goals in a season and his single-season record of 23, set in 2014, still stands. In 2019, Udoh became the only player to top the NPFL scoring charts in two different seasons when he scored 10 goals to co-lead the league.
Like Udoh, Kwambe has spent his domestic career playing in the NPFL, primarily with Lobi Stars F.C. A player always looked at as loaded with potential, Kwambe was included on Young African Player to Watch lists in 2013 that also included Liverpool FC superstar Mohammed Salah and reigning USL Championship Golden Boot winner Solomon Asante.
That potential translated for Kwambe into 18 appearances for Nigeria on the international stage including caps in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying and 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
CARROLL LANDS IN MEMPHIS: Memphis 901 FC introduced former USL Championship All-League selection Zach Carroll as its first new signing of the offseason, pending league and federation approval.
“Zach is a physically dominant central defender who is excellent in the air,” said 901 FC Head Coach Tim Mulqueen. “He is very good at starting the attack from the back with great passing and decision-making ability.”
Carroll brings four years of USL Championship experience, having previously played for the New York Red Bulls II, Orlando City B and Reno 1868 FC. A former standout at Michigan State University – where he worked with current 901 FC assistant coach Ben Pirmann – Carroll helped the Red Bulls II claim victory in the 2016 USL Championship Final and was named to the 2016 Championship All-League Second Team.
Carroll spent the last two seasons with 1868 FC where he started 50 matches, recorded over 4,500 minutes, scored three goals and maintained a 70 percent success rate on aerial duels as 1868 FC reached the USL Championship Playoffs both seasons.
MONARCHS ADD VEGA TO MIDFIELD: Real Monarchs SLC announced on Monday it had signed midfielder Devin Vega, pending league and federation approval. The terms of his signing have not been disclosed.
“Devin is a player that has had success at the Championship and League One level,” said RSL Technical Director Dan Egner. “At only 21 years old, we expect him to come in, continue to develop and be a significant contributor for the Monarchs. He is exactly the type of player we look to bring into the Monarchs, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him to Utah.”
Vega joins the defending USL Championship title-holders with three years of experience in USL Championship. The 21-year-old turned professional with San Antonio FC in the 2017 season and recorded three goals across 14 appearances, after playing his youth career with FC Dallas from 2015-17. The attacking midfielder signed with Phoenix Rising FC ahead of the 2018 season, where he tallied two goals in 12 appearances before making nine appearances and three goals while on loan with USL League One side FC Tucson in 2019.
This past November, Vega earned international experience with the Puerto Rico Men’s National team where he contributed a goal in his national team debut to help the side to a 3-0 win over Anguilla in CONCACAF Nations League C.
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Fire District referendums rejected by voters, Winnebago village prohibition ends
Adam Poulisse Staff writer @adampoulisse
Nov 7, 2018 at 12:01 AM Nov 7, 2018 at 2:10 PM
Editor's note: This story has been changed to reflect Machesney Park voters' approval of an advisory referendum allowing open burning of yard waste.
Voters rejected referendums on Tuesday that sought to raise taxes for three fire departments in Winnebago County, according to unofficial election results.
• A tax increase to allow North Park Fire Protection District to purchase new equipment was rejected by 56 percent of voters. The referendum, had it been approved, would have resulted in a $33.33 annual tax increase for the owner of a $100,000 home.
• A New Milford Fire Protection District property tax, also to fund new firefighter gear and equipment, was rejected by nearly 61 percent of voters. Approval would have meant a $32 annual property tax increase for the owner of a $100,000 home. The district has not seen a tax increase since the 1980s.
• A ballot question seeking a tax increase to pay for future pensions in the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District was rejected by 57 percent of voters. Approval would have meant a $1.72 annual property tax increase for the owner of a $100,000 home.
Here's a look at how the other ballot questions shook up.
Durand Township cemetery tax
About 72 percent of Durand Township voters rejected a property tax hike that would have paid for groundskeeping and history preservation at Oakland and Durand cemeteries. Approval would have resulted in a $66 annual increase for homes assessed at $100,000.
Durand Township acquired the two cemeteries 10 years ago from the Durand Cemetery Association. Voters shot down a tax hike that year.
Mowing both lots from May to October costs the township about $14,000 annually.
Machesney Park waste burning
On Tuesday, about 65 percent of Machesney Park voters said yes to an advisory ballot referendum that asked whether the village should allow open burning of yard waste. Presently, Machesney Park allows open burning of yard waste only in April and November. Village trustees will consider the results of the advisory referendum before making a final decision.
Winnebago liquor sales
About 87 percent of Winnebago voters approved lifting a ban on the sale of liquor in older parts of the village.
The village was dry before 1997. However, that year, the town annexed land north of McNair Road and its wet status with Winnebago County was grandfathered in. The outcome of Tuesday's vote means that alcohol can be served throughout the village.
Clerk consolidation
About 68 percent of Rockford and Winnebago County voters said that the Rockford Board of Elections and the Winnebago County Clerk's Office should be consolidated, according to unofficial results of an advisory referendum. Merging the offices has been a hot topic for decades.
The Rockford election office has five employees and a budget of about $900,000 that is generated through property taxes paid by Rockford residents. At the county level, election duties are handled by three employees and two temporary workers.
Amtrak service
Voters in Winnebago and Boone counties overwhelmingly approved an advisory referendum to gauge support for a Rockford-to-Chicago rail line.
Across Winnebago County and in Rockford almost 81 percent, or 69,728 voters, approved the question. In Boone County, about 68 percent, or 11,843 voters, approved the referendum.
About 58 percent of Boone County voters said they oppose any laws restricting law-abiding gun owners from their Second Amendment rights, according to unofficial results of an advisory question.
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Hero Freedo name registered – Is it new electric scooter?
Hero MotoCorp, the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world, plans to introduce an all-new product on the Indian market in the not-too-distant future.
Abhinand Venugopal
Hero Duet Electric scooter concept image for reference.
Named as ‘Freedo’, the company has filed a trademark application for the same to the concerned authorities. At this point, the exact details of the upcoming Freedo, including its segment, remain unknown. The name Freedo is believed to be a short for the word freedom.
Various reports point out that it could be a premium electric scooter. to take on the likes of Ather Energy, which is easily the best electric two-wheeler brand on the market despite limited to only a few cities in the country. Furthermore, one of the brand’s primary rivals, Bajaj Auto is readying to revive the iconic ‘Chetak’ name in a full-electric avatar.
It is also to be noted that Hero MotoCorp had showcased an all electric scooter at the 2016 Auto Expo. This was the Duet all electric scooter concept. It is possible that Hero Freedo is the production version name of their electric scooter concept which was showcased 4 years ago. It is also possible that Freedo could be name of Hero’s upcoming petrol powered scooter or motorcycle.
Hero Freedo name registered
Hero MotoCorp currently sells six scooters in the country: Pleasure, Duet, Pleasure+, Maestro Edge, Destini 125 and Maestro Edge 125. Coming to the motorcycle segment, the company sells 15 models which mainly comprises of commuters alongside the likes of a few sportier choices and an entry-level adventure motorcycle.
Even though Hero MotoCorp’s commuter portfolio is quite overwhelming, adding another model will only benefit the sales chart since the company has always been, and always will be, focused on making budget motorcycles. The title of being ‘the world’s largest motorcycle maker’ was attained only through mass-volume sales of commuters. Plus, doesn’t “Freedo” oddly associate with a commuter!
Keeping in mind that it is way too early to reach a definite conclusion, the upcoming Hero Freedo would most likely be an electric scooter. We would be able to know the real story in the months to come.
Hero MotoCorp had already announced that it would be skipping Auto Expo 2020, which is the biggest biennial automotive showcase and exhibition event in the country. A lot of manufacturers have decided to step away from the show for multiple reasons, but Hero MotoCorp being India’s No 1 two wheeler company, was not expected to do the same. Otherwise, the Hero Freedo would have been at the venue as one of the brand’s main highlights.
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4 generations of SDSU grads / Halbkats, of Webster, named Family of Year
By Dave Graves January 10, 2020
Posing with children, grandchildren, in-laws and friends following an SDSU football game in 2018 are Jack (back row, second from left) and Mary (front row, standing second from left) Halbkat, of Webster. Most will be back on campus Feb. 15 when the Halbkats are recognized as South Dakota State University Family of the Year.
Spanning four generations with SDSU branches on both sides of the family tree, the Jack and Mary (Bowar) Halbkat (Halb—kat) family of Webster has been named the 2020 Family of the Year at South Dakota State University.
The Halbkats were selected by the South Dakota State University Alumni Association in cooperation with Staters for State, the student alumni organization. They will be recognized at halftime of the Feb. 15 women’s basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne as well as at a luncheon before the game.
Jack Halbkat was the first Halbkat to graduate from State, earning a bachelor’s in pharmacy in 1962, but his mother-in-law, Casilda (Bunkers) Bowar (pronounced Bauer) earned a two-year teaching certificate in 1930.
In the generations that followed, three of Jack and Mary’s four children graduated from State, John III, Kathryn (Missy) Baker and Mark. Their fourth child, Matthew, graduated from North Dakota State College of Science .
Also attending SDSU were John’s spouse (Darla Wevik Halbkat) and two grandchildren (Halle Halbkat Mallard, Benjamin Halbkat) with a third grandchild (Abigail Baker) currently enrolled. In addition, several cousins, nieces and nephews of Mary Halbkat have attended or graduated from SDSU: Ginny Bunkers-Ford, Celeste Bowar Knoff, Michael Knoff, Carmen Bowar Schall, David Bowar Jr. and Mikhayla Haider.
The family’s connection to State goes so far back that the Coughlin Campanile wasn’t even on campus. And it wouldn’t have been if Casilda (Bunkers) Bowar had anything to do with it. She was part of a student effort advocating for a swimming pool rather than the campanile, the 165-foot freestanding bell tower that serves as the campus landmark.
Her grandson, John III, of Huron, remembers that Granny would joke “‘What did I know?’ because the campanile has been an enduring monument and a swimming pool would have been long gone.”
She was unique because she earned a two-year teaching certificate at a time when many were only earning one-year certificates and going off to teach in country schools. Bowar also was unique in that she was a member of the rifle team. The wool sweater she had as a part of that team has become a family heirloom, Jack Halbkat said.
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Mary Halbkat remembers growing up in the 1940s in Colman and her grandpa would “put lots of us kids in the car and we would go for the Hobo Day parade.” She has attended a Hobo Day parade in seven different decades.
Today Hobo Day is a bigger drawing card on the Halbkat family calendar than Christmas.
John Halbkat is the primary organizer of the family’s Hobo Day celebration. Some are already into Brookings by Thursday night. Friday night is the family dinner at Cubby’s. “Last year my reservation was for 34,” John said. Saturday is the parade, tailgating and the game. They tailgate in the picnic area behind Briggs Library with a group of 50 that includes friends as well as dozens of Halbkats and Bowars.
The Hobo Day celebration began to expand when John and Darla Halbkat’s daughter, Halle, enrolled in fall 2012, John Halbkat said.
Parade memories
Jack and Mary Halbkat were active in campus activities when he was a student. They would come back for Hobo Day after returning to Webster to work in the family pharmacy. He remembers establishing a friendship with Brookings resident and future governor George S. Mickelson while attending the Hobo Day parade.
As a student, he recalls the Hobo Mobiles, which could be described as a shanty on wheels, sometimes three stories high.
Halbkat went to State during a time when ornate floats were an expectation, especially of the College of Pharmacy. “Pharmics,” as they were called then, perennially took the “most beautiful” award in the parade. Juniors were assigned to build the float. Halbkat recalled his class didn’t let the college down in 1960.
“It was three swans pulling a sleigh into the sky. We carved swans out of big blocks of Styrofoam. The gal riding on it was to wear a formal. We obtained a mink coat for her because it was cold,” Jack Halbkat said.
Connected through music groups
He also was part of the early years of the Statesmen. That men’s chorus was formed in 1956 and directed by John Rezatto, who returned in 1984 to direct the Statesmen alumni.
Halbkat’s love for music has passed through the generations. Son John was a member of Statesmen for three years. Grandson Benjamin Halbkat was a member of Statesmen for three years, the Civic Symphony for one year, pep band for three years and The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band for four years. Granddaughter Halle Halbkat Mallard was a member of The Pride and the Civic Symphony for four years, and the pep band and jazz ensemble for a year.
When the Statesmen held a 60-year reunion in 2016, Jack, John and Benjamin Halbkat were introduced as the only three-generation family present. The reunion coincided with a home football game, so the alumni singers and the current Statesmen had the privilege of singing the national anthem to open the game.
Jack and John stood beside one another on the field and band director Kevin Kessler gave permission for Benjamin to leave The Pride to join the Statesmen for the song.
“It was very meaningful,” John said of the family memory.
Connected through faith
Another constant is the lives of Halbkats while on campus has been the Catholic Campus Parish. Jack was living in the now-demolished Development Hall just north of Catholic Campus Parish in 1960, when it was being built. “It wasn’t any more than 30 or 40 feet from my bedroom window,” he said. The following year Jack and Mary lived in Married Student Housing, so they remained a stone’s throw from the parish.
Mary remembers taking John there for Mass as an infant. All of the Halbkat children—John, Kathryn and Mark—participated in Catholic Campus Parish activities as did John’s children Benjamin and Halle and Kathryn’s daughter Abby.
“Catholic Campus Parish has been a strong link to stay connected to the faith for a lot of the family. The draw and pull there has been strong for all our family,” John said
John is a commercial economics graduate while Kathryn and Mark followed their dad’s lead and earned pharmacy degrees. Mark was awarded his diploma in 1989, the same year that Mary earned her bachelor’s in nursing degree with honors through the RN Upward Mobility program, taking most of her classes in Aberdeen.
They each walked through with their respective classes at graduation in Frost Arena. “It was very touching. It did make your eyes tear up,” Mary recalled.
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Internal conflict between cell types explains why the immune system struggles to recognize and attack pancreatic cancer. Curbing this infighting has the potential to make treatment more effective, according to a study led by researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center and its Perlmutter Cancer Center.
The study, which published August 25, 2016 in Cell, describes how a powerful subset of immune cells, known as “gamma delta T cells,” prevents other tumor-fighting T cells from entering pancreatic tumors. Without interference from gamma delta T-cells, CD4 and CD8 cells multiply and actively attack tumors the way they attack invading viruses or bacteria. Unfortunately, the immune system generates a large number of pro-tumor gamma delta T cells that will infiltrate pancreatic tumors.
Recent advances in immunotherapy, an approach that activates a patient’s immune system to combat cancer, boost the effects of CD4 or CD8 T cells. Results of the newly published study argue that this kind of immunotherapy must be more rigidly targeted in pancreatic cancer. Unless the gamma delta T-cells are blocked, CD4 and CD8 cells are unable to function or thwart cancer growth, the study finds.
“Standard immunotherapy does not work in pancreatic cancer. Now we have more information to help us understand why,” says senior author George Miller, MD, head of the Immunology Program at Perlmutter, vice chair for research in the Department of Surgery, and associate professor in the Department of Cell Biology at NYU Langone.
“The main anti-tumor defense mechanism is rendered completely useless in pancreatic cancer.”
Miller’s study focused on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA), which is nearly always fatal. While overall cancer survival rates have improved dramatically with the advent of modern therapies in the past two decades, only about 8% of people survive five years after their diagnosis with any form of pancreatic cancer.
Gamma delta T-cells are prolific in human PDA tumors, making up about 40 percent of T cells on average. This prompted Miller and lead author Donnele Daley, MD, a postdoctoral fellow and surgery resident at NYU Langone, to theorize that gamma delta T cells play a unique role in the promotion of pancreatic cancer, as the new study shows.
Separate tests revealed that gamma delta cells alone do not promote tumor growth – they simply prevent the tumor-fighting immune cells from working.
The findings also underscore the complexity of the immune system, says Miller. The same gamma delta T-cells that enable pancreatic cancer tumors to grow unchecked have been shown to fight other kinds of cancers, such as melanoma, some kidney cancers, and colon cancer. Not all immune cells have the same roles in different cancers, and they sometimes work against each other.
The research has important implications for the development of better diagnostics and treatment for pancreatic cancer. However, Miller cautions that translating it to humans may be challenging, because there is currently no known drug or ther method that can block the action of gamma delta T-cells in humans.
In the current study, Miller’s team analyzed tumor size and the quantity and type of immune cells present over time in mice bred with pancreatic cancer and lower numbers of gamma delta T-cells. Mice harboring pancreatic cancer with fewer than normal gamma delta cells survived nearly a year longer on average than mice with a normal number.
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Fri May 4th, 2018 3:23pm
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The fourth annual Friday Harbor Invitational was played at the San Juan Island golf club and Mount Vernon Christian dominated.
Medalist for the tournament went to Max Hansen from Mount Vernon, with a playoff victory over Brandon Hodgson from Anacortes. Tied for third and fourth place were two more Mount Vernon players, Kyle Ekkelkemp and John Phifer, both with 89. The Mount Vernon squad won the team competition by 11 shots over second place Anacortes. Ten golf medals were awarded in the men’s division and Mount Vernon took home nine.
“They definitely are the team favorite at the upcoming district tournament,” said Friday Harbor coach Jack Rice.
Dylan Posenjak continues to be Friday Harbor’s best player, he added. Even with a little trouble on the back nine, he still turned in a nice round of 96. Freshman Ethan Havel continues to improve. He had another personal best by carding a 45 on the back nine along with his 55 for a total of 100.
The Lopez ladies golf team did a clean sweep, taking first, second and third place individually. They were led by Anah-Kate Drahn, who turned in the low round for the day with a 95.
There were a few tee prizes for competitors. Ian Volk, Friday Harbor, won the long-drive contest with a bombing 300-plus-yard drive. Long drive in the women’s competition went to Siri Dye from Lopez. Closest to the pin on No. 8, went to Brandon Hodgson from Anacortes. Closest to the pin on No. 8 for women went to Siri Dye from Lopez with a great shot to within 4 feet. Closest to the pin on No. 6 went to Zane Wentzell of Anacortes. Closest to the pin on No. 6 for the women went to Kate Combs, Lopez with a great 4-foot shoot.
Friday Harbor has hosted the invitational for four years. The event was formed to act as a dress rehearsal for the district tournament. Friday Harbor’s team has the district, bi-district and state tournaments, once a week, for the next three weeks.
Hosting the invitational just doesn’t happen. It takes a lot of work by helpers. Over a half-dozen members from the San Juan Ladies Golf Association helped with the score and food. The ladies association hosted the BBQ for the 40-plus kids. The kitchen staff, along with coaching assistants Gordy Waite and Greg Sawyer, provided the manpower to pull off this event. The new professional, Connie Gregor, greeted everyone on behalf of the club and provided her expertise to producing a first-class scoreboard.
“Sven, Tyler and Sand Trap Bill had the course looking as good as we have seen it all year,” said coach Rice. “And big thanks to all the members and board of the San Juan golf club for their support of junior golf and allowing us to host the event at our great club. Thank you all.”
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More than a dozen prominent evangelical leaders from across the country joined together and signed onto a letter sent to Christianity Today President and CEO Dr. Timothy Dalrymple
The letter was in response to an op-ed written by Christianity Today’s Editor-in-Chief Mark Galli on December 19 which called for President Trump’s impeachment and removal from office.
According to CBN, the letter was signed by Christian Coalition founder Ralph Reed, Christian author James Dobson, Pastor Robert Jeffress, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Pastor Jentezen Franklin, Bishop Harry Jackson, pro-life activist Alveda King (niece of Martin Luther King, Jr.), award-winning musicians Michael Tait and Danny Gokey, and best-selling author Eric Metaxas.
“Gilberto Velez, chairman of the board of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, is included, along with a number of other Hispanic leaders.
“We are, in fact, not ‘far-right’ evangelicals as characterized by the author,” the evangelicals wrote via CBN. “Rather, we are Bible-believing Christians and patriotic Americans who are simply grateful that our President has sought our advice as his administration has advanced policies that protect the unborn, promote religious freedom…and ensure that our foreign policy aligns with our values while making our world safer, including through our support of the State of Israel.”
“We are not theocrats, and we recognize that our imperfect political system is a reflection of the fallen world within which we live, reliant upon the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is freely given to sinner and saint, alike,” the religious leaders continued.
Adding: “Of course, it’s up to your publication to decide whether or not your magazine intends to be a voice of evangelicals like those represented by the signatories below, and it is up to us and those Evangelicals like us to decide if we should subscribe to, advertise in and read your publication online and in print, but historically, we have been your readers.”
CBN reports one of the leaders who signed the letter told the press: “I hope Christianity Today will now tell us who they support for president among the 2020 Democratic field.”
A large number of prominent evangelicals sent a sharply critical letter to Christianity Today President over the magazine’s editorial calling for Trump’s removal from office and calling out his evangelical supporters. https://t.co/1xCt3xV7vV
— CBN News (@CBNNews) December 23, 2019
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The leaders charged CT’s outgoing Editor-in-Chief Mark Galli with characterizing them as “far-right” and publicly dismissing their views, at one point quoting a past statement by Galli that referred to evangelical Trump supporters as, “These other evangelicals [who] often haven’t finished college, and if they have jobs, and apparently most of them don’t, they are blue-collar jobs or entry-level work.”
The letter also suggested that CT is at risk of no longer for speaking to a wider evangelical audience and losing their readership.
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Galli posted the editorial just one day after Trump became the third president in United States history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. Galli wrote, “The impeachment of Donald Trump is a significant event in the story of our republic. It requires comment.”
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Galli also had a specific address for evangelical supporters of the president: “Remember who you are and whom you serve. Consider how your justification of Mr. Trump influences your witness to your Lord and Savior.”
“Consider what an unbelieving world will say if you continue to brush off Mr. Trump’s immoral words and behavior in the cause of political expediency,” he continued. “If we don’t reverse course now, will anyone take anything we say about justice and righteousness with any seriousness for decades to come?”
.@Franklin_Graham tore into the magazine his father founded after @CTmagazine called for @realDonaldTrump to be removed from office.
The publication “has moved to the left and is representing the elitist liberal wing of evangelicalism,” he wrote. https://t.co/3FuDx0wzQq
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 20, 2019
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New Zealand's Good Neighbour rescues food as they point to the Saviour.
By Zoë Cromwell, New Zealand in oceana
Good Neighbour HQ in Tauranga, New Zealand, is a well-oiled machine, intent on making a gospel impact. The first thing you notice is how fast things happen. Two rescue trucks bring in food collected from supermarkets. Food is sorted. Food goes out. By 2 p.m. the shelves are empty again, waiting for tomorrow’s collection.
Teams of Good Neighbour volunteers take all the items deemed unsaleable — the fruit, veggies, bread and other food at its best-by date, the items with damaged packaging — and if they are still good to eat, placing them in cartons for today’s list from the 60 recipient groups. Some items are immediately stowed in the chiller or freezer. Everything is weighed coming in and going out, so that Good Neighbour knows what is wasted; 90% of all the rescued food is redistributed for people to eat. Only 1% (mainly packaging) goes to landfill. The remainder is picked up by pig farmers.
The sorts of items each community group is looking for are written beside its cartons. For example, Mockingbird Trust wants gluten-free. Tauranga Boys College Pacifica Programme wants breakfast things to feed 50 hungry boys before school. And Vinnie’s Loaves & Fishes wants items for 400 school lunches a week.
SIM New Zealand mission partners John and Jackie Paine started Good Neighbour’s food impact section five years ago with one friend, just one supermarket and two charities, driving cars around, picking up food. “We sorted it all out on the Baptist Church steps.” It grew very rapidly from there and now they have a purpose-renovated building and 180 food rescue volunteers.
John says everything they did as mission partners in Ethiopia and then at home in New Zealand has been valuable experience for this. “I think it’s a natural fit for Jackie and me, and God has opened the doors here in ways that we would never have imagined. It’s putting legs on the gospel… we’ve been really challenged.”
“Food is so central – it’s part of everything we do in communities,” John says. “And now we’ve got the kitchen, the standard of food is really high. When you get people around a table, that’s when stuff happens. You get relaxed, start eating, ideas flow and people’s feelings are shared.” He and Jackie say that sharing their faith comes naturally as volunteers get to know them. “We hold it up with an open hand, and we expect them to see God work. We never want to lose that, trying to partner with what God is doing in the lives of people.
“We’re given freedom to share because people have a desire to be open to the spiritual things, to consider that there’s ‘someone greater than ourselves involved.’”
Jackie adds, “It’s as you walk alongside people. So many volunteers have been with us for years, so we have that opportunity for them to see us on a day to day basis. Every new thing we do, we know that we’re serving a God of abundant ideas and creativity.”
As I look around, the single biggest food category brought in is bread. Mountains of it. Each community group is given some, from Tauranga Foodbank to Toi Ohomai Polytech. Just as well Corrine from Maketu Health and Social Services is coming today, because their label states: “All the remaining bread.” She redistributes to 13 extended families. The university and polytech take food to support their students who can’t afford to eat well, leaving it on tables for them to help themselves. And since a professional kitchen was opened on the premises a few months ago, some of the food goes there too.
When the building was renovated over the past year, the kitchen was included as an extension of Good Neighbour’s community focus, where professional chefs would train people who needed employment or a boost into further study. Right now, small groups of two or three secondary students come in each day from Tauranga Boys’ College. They’re chosen by the school and are clearly loving the chance to work in a real-world catering situation, under the supervision of a chef and two volunteers.
“We’re seeing God work in unexpected ways,” Jackie says. “These boys coming in who haven’t fitted anywhere, failing at school, no one thinks they can do anything, and they’re in that kitchen creating product for sale, becoming self-confident, making morning tea for all our volunteers and have just become part of the organisation in a very short time. This is really exciting.
“Our bottom line for the kitchen is that it has to be a place where someone will be able to get employment or further education. They have to have some spark in there that we can get them to a better place.” So, this scheme, in bringing together food seen as unsaleable and people seen as unemployable, aims to provide hope for the future. It’s being trialled now with Tauranga Boys College, but in future other schools in the area should be able to send students too.
Good Neighbour diverts more than 9 tonnes of rescued food a week to community organisations who share it with many groups around Tauranga. In 2015 they were able to save 31 tonnes; this year it is projected to be 500 tonnes, the equivalent in value of $3,150,000 worth of food. Their mission is to provide practical opportunities for people to support one another, thereby transforming lives and neighbourhoods – a truly biblical idea!
Globally, the food wasted would be enough to feed the world’s hungry four times over. Good Neighbour nourishes many who physically go unfed and delivers the ultimate sustenance, Jesus, as the Bread of Life.
Pray for Good Neighbour
John and Jackie are thankful for the exciting projects that they are involved with and pray for continued energy to keep moving forward, “That God would give us good health, creative ideas and wisdom for Good Neighbour.”
This article first appeared on SIM New Zealand's site. Check out their other stories about what God is doing in and through New Zealand.
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