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Air France-KLM launches ambitious plan to recapture a leadership position in Europe
In Paris today, Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith, Air France-KLM CEO, along with Pieter Elbers, KLM President and CEO, Anne Rigail, Air France CEO, and Frederic Gagey, Air France-KLM CFO, will outline the group’s ambitious strategic plans along with its financial predictions for the next five years as it seeks to regain a leadership position in the European aviation world.
Included in the plans are:
Restore a dynamic of sustainable profitability based on a new value-focused model for the group’s primary stakeholders: employees, customers, and shareholders.
A plan built around four main strategic priorities: optimising the operational model, refocusing passenger revenue growth around the most profitable segments, developing initiatives on customer data, the Flying Blue loyalty programme, maintenance and cargo, and pragmatically analyzing consolidation opportunities. Each of these initiatives support the group's goal to remain a leader in the sector's ecological transition.
Profit: Medium-term operating margin of 7-8%
Cash: Medium-term positive adjusted Free Cash Flows
Leverage: Net debt/EBITDA ratio circa 1.5x
Shareholder returns: Prospects for returning to dividend distribution
“In a competitive and fast-transforming environment for European airlines, the Air France-KLM Group has all the assets to regain its leadership position”, said Benjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM Group. “Thanks to the dedication of our employees at Air France, KLM and Transavia, since the end of 2018 we have been able to establish the fundamentals of our go forward plan: simplifying our fleet, clarifying our brand and market positioning, and unlocking significant commercial and operational flexibility thanks to new labour agreements. This is the starting point of a strategy that will allow Air France-KLM to reinvent itself, creating value for all key stakeholders. We will optimize our operational model and increase revenues to significantly improve our operating margin. Everything we do will support our goal of remaining an industry pioneer as the airline group most committed to global environmental sustainability.”
The Air France-KLM Group has several unique assets: the strength of its three brands Air France, KLM and Transavia, its two hubs in Paris – the world’s leading inbound destination – and Amsterdam – the leading European connection hub and where the airline hub-and-spoke model was first invented, its extensive and highly complementary combined network, and its powerful commercial partnerships.
To fully leverage these assets, the Group must simplify and optimize its mode of operation and reposition itself to pursue the most profitable traffic.
At the end of 2018 work was started to lay the foundation for future success, and the next steps will revolve around four main strategic priorities, to be rolled out at each airline.
Optimize the Operating Model: Reduce Operating Costs and Increase Efficiency
Managing fleet and product in a more flexible and optimal way
Simplifying each airline’s internal processes
Accelerating fleet renewal
Implementing additional Group synergies
Lobbying French authorities to create a more competitive airline business environment
Refocus Growth of Passenger Revenue on Most Profitable Segments by Leveraging Hubs and Powerful Brand Identities
Simplifying the brand portfolio around the three master brands: Air France, KLM, and Transavia, to better target relevant and most profitable market segments
Optimizing the networks, each airline focusing on its unique expertise and core assets:
For KLM, strengthen its leadership position at Schiphol while continuing to grow in order to become the benchmark carrier for connecting traffic to and from Europe.
For Air France, leverage its local market and premium strength, with Paris and France being the world’s leading inbound destinations.
For Air France and Transavia, strengthen their positions at Paris-Orly by better leveraging the slot portfolios at the slot-constrained airport.
For Transavia, consolidate its leading low-cost position in The Netherlands and aim to become the leading low-cost airline in France in terms of number of based aircraft.
More accurate targeting of customers for an increasingly personalized offer at a reduced cost of sale
At the same time, the group will continue to grow its other businesses and leverage Customer Data, Flying Blue, Cargo, and Engineering & Maintenance
Leverage customer data as a major asset of the Group
Accelerate development of Flying Blue, continuing 2018 program evolution
Further develop Cargo contribution
Position E&M on a profitable growth path, while contributing to airline operational performance
The AFKL Group will continue to pragmatically evaluate consolidation opportunities
On the strength of its numerous successful global partnerships, Air France-KLM will pragmatically consider consolidation opportunities when and where they make sense, with a view to complementing and strengthening the Air France and KLM networks while maintaining strict financial discipline.
The Group's strategic roadmap is an integral part of a global responsible and sustainable road to European leadership
Air France-KLM will remain an industry pioneer in terms of sustainable aviation, notably by implementing an environmental and societal plan to 2030.
From an environmental perspective, the three airlines have adopted important measures aimed at cutting their CO2 emissions per passenger by 50% by 2030, as well as promoting the emergence of sustainable fuels.
Tags: Air France, Air France-KLM, KLM, News, Transavia
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statue of Johann Strauss II, Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria
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Johann Strauss II (October 25, 1825 – June 3, 1899; German: Johann Baptist Strauß; also known as Johann Baptist Strauss, Johann Strauss, Jr., or Johann Strauss the Younger) was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas. He composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other types of dance music, as well as several operettas and a ballet. In his lifetime, he was known as "The Waltz King", and was largely responsible for the popularity of the waltz in Vienna during the 19th century. The gilded bronze statue of Johann Strauß II, is one of the best known monuments in Vienna. It was unveiled to the public on 26 June 1921 and is framed by a marble relief; it was made by Edmund Hellmer. The gilding was removed in 1935 and laid on again only in 1991.
Location: Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria
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Bank Sohar Supports 4th Edition of Oman Ambassadors Award for International Students
Published August 26th, 2018 - 09:23 GMT
Bank Representative with Award Officials.
Bank Sohar recently pledged support to local youth partaking in the Oman Ambassadors Award - an accolade recognizing the individual achievements of academic scholarship holders representing Oman abroad. The Award recognizes achievements in educational projects, scientific research, artistic and literary talent, as well as the philanthropic initiatives of Omani youth abroad. The award ceremony will take place on 1st Jan 2019.
The sponsorship signing agreement was held recently between Bank Sohar and Oman Ambassadors Award for International Students; Mr. Haider Al Lawati, Unit Head of Marketing Communication at Bank Sohar, signed the digital agreement on behalf of the Bank alongside a representative of the Oman Ambassadors Award for International Students.
Commenting on the bank’s participation in the award, Mr. Ahmed Al Musalmi, CEO of Bank Sohar, said, “Our commitment to young Omanis and recognizing educational excellence is unwavering, it is in fact an honour for the bank to participate in this prestigious award and acknowledge the achievements of those representing the Sultanate across the international arena. Supporting educational attainment, outstanding performance, and the contribution of students - at home and abroad - is a central component of our CSR programme and strategy to empower local communities with a view to achieving sustainable value, growth, and prosperity”.
Launched in 2015, the Oman Ambassadors Award for International Students was established by the Omani Student Consultative Council in the UK aided by the Cultural Attaché in London. The first award coincided with Oman’s 45th National Day in Swansea, followed by second and third editions that were held in Birmingham and London, UK for 2016/2017 respectively. This year’s edition is witnessing the highest number of participation with Omani students joining from the various foreign countries.
For more information on Bank Sohar visit www.banksohar.net or call 24730000. You can follow the bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/excel.banksohar, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/banksoharexcel, or join the conversation on Twitter @banksohar_excel.
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At Bank Sohar, we believe that our customers deserve nothing less than excellence. That is why we constantly strive to maintain and further enhance our position as one of Oman’s leading banks. We reiterate our commitment to create the finest banking solutions, services and products that will make us unique, distinct and different – like the proud heritage of Oman. As Oman’s economy experiences sustained growth and the non-petroleum sector emerges as an important economic force, we present ourselves as a 'one-stop financial super-mall' catering to the diverse needs of our individual and corporate customers.
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Hundreds of Jordanians Hit The Streets Against Israel Gas Deal
Lebanese Clashes Lead to 220 Injured
World Bank, Egypt To Bolster Economic Cooperation
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I Tried a Sustainable Beauty Routine for a Month to See How Easy It Is to Go Green
It's not as unrealistic as you may think.
By Meirav Devash
Meirav Devash
I’m being haunted by a seahorse. Ever since I saw Justin Hofman's viral photo of that sad little ocean pony clinging to a plastic cotton swab, I’ve been aware of just how much plastic waste my beauty routine creates. Since the advent of plastics, humans have made 8.3 billion metric tons of the stuff. Of that, 6.3 billion metric tons have already been thrown out and 91 percent of that waste has not been recycled. I’m just one person contributing to a garbage mountain that threatens to suffocate the planet. So when Allure asked me to try a sustainable beauty routine with no single-use plastic, I was all in — as long as it wasn’t too hard.
Because let’s be honest: I’m a beauty writer, constantly surrounded by lotions and potions and serums, and all of the packaging that entails. I’m never going to be one of those zero-waste people who can fit all their garbage for the year in a mason jar. What does “sustainable” even mean? Natural ingredients? A low carbon footprint? Renewable resources? Recyclable and biodegradable packaging? Fair wages for workers? In the broadest sense, it means doing no harm — to people, animals, and the planet.
There are a zillion ways to get involved in meeting that goal, and there are haters out there who will make you feel like a bad person no matter what you choose to do. Rather than moving to a treehouse and using only coconut oil for all my beauty needs, I decided to mindfully look at my beauty routine and try to do better for a month; to determine just how much sustainability my beauty routine could take and still be sustainable for me.
One look at my brightly-colored plastic toothbrush and name-brand minty toothpaste, and it was clear that this was already not going well. Landfill City, population: me. Enter my new replacements: a Humble Co. bamboo toothbrush (when it gets manky, you remove the bristles with pliers and toss the bamboo handle into the compost bin or garbage, where it will naturally break down), and Fig + Yarrow Cornmint Lavender Tooth Powder, housed in a little recyclable/reusable glass bottle and made with white clay, sea salt, baking soda, and antibacterial essential oils.
I swapped my usual moisturizer for Mad Hippie Face Cream. It’s lightweight, absorbs quickly, and I’m into its fresh, citrusy scent. It has a bottle and pump that, unlike basically every other one on the market, is actually recyclable since it’s entirely made of plastic resin. A tip: You should generally take apart this kind of bottle and throw away the pump before recycling. They nearly always have metal springs inside that can’t be recycled, so the whole thing could wind up in a landfill or the ocean. Do you want to be responsible for any more seahorse distress?
My non-negotiable product is sunscreen, and I’m super picky. It can’t leave my skin sticky, covered in a white cast, tacky, oily, or congested. I simply couldn’t find an SPF that I would wear that met my sustainability requirements. (Sorry, Earth.)
I don’t wear foundation, but if you do, a gorgeous option is Kjaer Weiss Cream Foundation, which is housed in a high-quality metal compact that can be refilled.
After putting in my daily contact lenses, I’d already produced more waste: the packaging each set comes in. Crap! The fix: Try the biweekly version instead to cut down. Another solution? Terracycle has a partnership with Bausch & Lomb that recycles contacts, blister packs, and the top foil. You save your garbage, buy the box, send it to them, and they do the rest. Actually, now’s a great time to mention Terracycle’s partnership with Garnier, which recycles literally any hair care, skin care, and cosmetics packaging. (Is it worth it to devote the resources to ship a box of garbage across the country to be recycled? You make the call.)
Instead of my usual landfill-bound squeeze tube of concealer, I tapped RMS "Un" Cover-Up on my dark circles with a fingertip. It comes in a small, glass pot that’s great for reusing during travel, and it erases my circles in two thin layers. I’m too lazy for brushes, which is also very sustainable stance, since you don’t have to dispose of them. (If you’re a brush person, try EcoTools brushes, which are made from recycled bamboo, recycled aluminum, and some recycled plastic.)
Wood-case eye pencils are the most sustainable eyeliners since they’re made with renewable material and get sharpened down to nothing. However, I wear liquid liner. Luckily, my favorite one happens to be the only refillable one I can think of: Surratt Beauty Auto-Graphique Eyeliner, which has a calligraphy-inspired tip and uses refillable ink cartridges so it lasts forever. Mine is still going strong after three years.
I stick with my usual, Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil; it’s plastic-free, so I feel like high-fiving myself for having it even though it’s also not a traditional green beauty brand.
I swapped my usual push-up antiperspirant in the plastic applicator for a biodegradable paperboard one via Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda Free Deodorant Stick. It does the job, and it smells like grapefruit.
My Nighttime Routine
Using bar soap instead of body wash is one of the easiest ways to use less plastic. I’m not ready to give up the liquid suds, so it’s Ren Atlantic Kelp & Magnesium Body Wash for me. The bottle is made of recycled plastic, 20 percent of which was collected from oceans, beaches, rivers, and lakes. Yay, seahorse!
My local recycling provider accepts all kinds of plastic including shampoo and conditioner bottles (check earth911.com to find out about yours), but I thought I’d do better by switching my usuals for bar versions from Ethique. The sustainable New Zealand company hates plastic bottles so much that none of their products come in one. I tried the Pinkalicious Shampoo Bar and Wonderbar Conditioner, which smelled great, and were a lot easier to use than I expected. Just run the bar down the hair shaft, lather, and rinse. My hair didn’t turn to straw — not even close. It was soft, clean, and pleasantly-scented. They last a lot longer than the bottled stuff, too. Using this duo prevented eight plastic bottles from being made and disposed of. I never really got used to the bar method, but my husband loved it instantly and promptly stole my bars.
Which gave me a chance to try another option: Seed Phytonutrients, a natural, sustainable brand from L'Oréal who offers liquid Daily Hair Cleanser, Lightweight Conditioner, and Hair and Body Oil in bottles made of post-consumer recycled paper that’s also recyclable and compostable (but magically doesn’t get soggy in the shower). There’s a bit of recyclable plastic lining the inside and a plastic pump to toss out, but they’ve devised a great way to get you used to disassembling it: They hid a packet of plantable seeds between the lining and bottle.
Post-shower, I used the WetBrush Go Green Detangler Brush, which is made of plant starch and designed to break down within five years. (No, it doesn’t disintegrate in water either.) When my hair needed some zshuzshing, I applied Davines The Spotlight Circle shine-boosting mask, which comes in a cute, squeezy graphic pouch — not the usual clunky plastic tub — that is recyclable and takes up less space during transport for a tinier carbon footprint.
I love makeup-remover wipes for the convenience. Unfortunately, according to the FDA, they can contain plastic fibers, which means they’ll be sitting in a landfill for eternity. There are biodegradable wipes on the market, but they’re still single-use, and I wanted to push beyond my comfort zone. I switched to the Take My Face Off Makeup Mitty, super-soft makeup remover cloths shaped like teardrops. Though they’re made of polyester, they’re reusable, so they may still be better than anything single-use. (Think of all the cotton that needs to be processed, bleached, and shipped to make cotton balls or rounds.) They dry fast, unlike washcloths which stay damp and gross forever. I hand-wash mine and drape over my towel to dry or just toss in the laundry.
I began an entirely new evening skin-care routine from Tata Harper, using natural (mostly organic) ingredients housed in green glass bottles that can be recycled again and again. The Nourishing Oil Cleanser removes makeup (even liquid liner), Concentrated Brightening Essence and Concentrated Brightening Serum banish dull skin, and Repairative Moisturizer hydrates. When I felt like my skin needed a little exfoliating action, I used a Wyld Konjac Sponge (compostable and made of plant fibers). This part of the experiment was a major success. After a month, my skin looked so amazing people started asking me about it.
What I Learned
I’m never going to be a perfect earth mama, but it’s way easier than I thought to reduce the amount of waste I produce. For me, quitting face wipes cold turkey was the hardest part. (I promise to only use biodegradable ones in the future and never flush them. Trust me — Google “fatberg” and you’ll see why.) When I open a new product, I’m sure to flatten the boxes and recycle them with their paper inserts every time. If you can’t seem to remember to do this, or you’re too lazy to walk to the recycling bin from the bathroom, just place a separate small trashcan in there for recycling.
Now that I’m aware that the pumps inside most spray bottles aren’t recyclable, I toss them before recycling the glass or plastic bottles. I’m not sold on bar shampoo and conditioner for every day, but it’s definitely an option when I travel. I’ll continue to seek out high-quality, natural products with reusable or refillable packaging whenever possible.
But there’s just one habit I can’t stop, won’t stop: cleaning my ears with Q-Tips. (Sorry, seahorse.) But hear this: Q-Tip brand swabs, made of cotton and paperboard, are both biodegradable and compostable; plus the cardboard box is recyclable if you tear off the clear window first. That’s progress!
The more we push the issue of sustainability with our beauty purchases, the more companies will start heeding the call and providing more eco-friendly options. It’s a self-perpetuating Möbius loop — kind of like the recycling symbol at the bottom of your shampoo bottle.
More on sustainable beauty:
L'Oréal Is Launching a Sustainable Beauty Brand With Paper Packaging
This Fan-Favorite Beauty Brand Is Going Green in a Major Way
Why Eco-Friendly Beauty Packaging is on the Rise
Now check out Miranda Kerr's luxurious bathroom:
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1974 · Italy
Described as a “philosopher of chaos”, Andrea Saltini’s works restage the known and insert the absurd in order to disorient and disassociate their audience. The playful and surreal artist uses fairytales and legends to portray the existential anxieties of the modern man. Using both humor and realism, the work is a poignant journey through a universe both illogical and, simultaneously, real.
Born in Carpi, Italy in 1974, Andrea Saltini received his UDP Master of Arts in communication with a thesis entitled “How to Talk Dirty and Influence People”.
Saltini’s work was chosen to be displayed in the 55th Venice Biennale and has been shown throughout the world, in cities such as London, New York, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Rome, Lausanne, Paris, Edinburgh, Beijing, and Nice. He has been the recipient of numerous awards, including but not limited to the VII Contemporary Art Biennale Anzio, Archaeological Museum, Anzio, Rome; Royal Scottish Academy Open Prize '16; Portrait Prize '16 official selection, Bega Valley, New South Wales; Sankta Sango Award, Castel dell'Ovo + PAM, Naples; Espacio Enter Prize, Videocreation, Tenerife; and Targa Morandi, Morandi Study Center, Bologna.
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Ritual de lo Habitual. 51 opere fatali
Rizomi Art Brut · Parma, IT
Feb 9 – Mar 16, 2018
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Orlando Divorce Lawyer > Orlando Family Lawyer > Orlando International Family Lawyer
Orlando International Family Lawyer
The Arwani Law Firm represents Orlando families involved in international and interstate family law matters, including Orlandoans who were married in another state or country, foreign individuals married here, and parents seeking to relocate (or relocate here) with their children during or after divorce. Our attorneys have also handled difficult cases involving abduction and domestic violence, working tirelessly to ensure our clients and their children are safe and protected. Whether here in Orlando or abroad, we provide personalized, smart legal counsel that gets results. Contact our experienced Orlando international family lawyers for more information or assistance today.
Laws Affecting Child Custody Disputes, Abduction & Relocation
Our family law attorneys have experience helping parents who find themselves in a custody dispute involving more than one state or country. These disputes may arise after a parent crosses state lines or international borders with a child, intending to relocate. They may also be the result of a parent abducting a child or filing a lawsuit for custody in one state while the other parent is temporarily in another state or out of the country. In these and other difficult situations, it is important to be familiar with the laws governing interstate custody and international custody and visitation.
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA), the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA) are federal laws that help courts determine which state has the authority to make a custody decision when children and their parents do not all live in the same state. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty that seeks to protect children from international abduction by a parent and provide for the safe return of children to their home country. The most common circumstances where the UCCJA, the UCCJEA, the PKPA, the Hague Convention treaty (or all four) apply are:
A parent and child flee to another state or country without a custody or visitation order, or in violation of a custody or visitation order
A parent abducts a child in violation of a custody or visitation order
Florida families are among the most diverse and international in the United States. Married couples often come from two different countries and may have children born in other states or countries. One or both spouses may also have property or business interests in multiple foreign countries or reside in multiple residences in different states or countries. But while interstate and international divorce and custody cases are becoming increasingly common in Florida, few attorneys have experience with the international aspects of family law. Our attorneys work with the laws of other states and countries to effectively advise clients who have family law cases involving interstate and international issues.
The Arwani Law Firm is prepared to assist you in interstate and international family law matters.
If your divorce or custody concern crosses borders, our Orlando international family lawyers can effectively assist you, from choosing the best forum for filing a legal action to enforcing custody orders in another state to resolving issues regarding international treaties. Please contact our office in Orlando to schedule a consultation with a member of our team.
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Daughters of Interracial Parents More Likely Than Sons to Identify as Multiracial
Daughters of interracial parents are more likely than sons to identify as multiracial, and this is especially true for children of black-white couples, according to a new study in the February issue of the American Sociological Review.
Study Finds People's Spiritual Awareness Varies Throughout the Day
People who report having spiritual awareness have it vary throughout the day, rather than being constant, according to a study by University of Connecticut researchers.
The Role of Gender, Class, and Religion in Biracial Americans Racial Labeling Decisions
Racial attachments are understood to be socially constructed and endogenous to gender, socioeconomic, and religious identities. Yet we know surprisingly little about the effect of such identities on the particular racial labels that individuals self-select. In this article, I investigate how social identities shape the racial labels chosen by biracial individuals in the United States, a rapidly growing population who have multiple labeling options.
Religious Attendance and the Mobility Trajectories of Older Mexican Americans: An Application of the Growth Mixture Model
Although several studies have examined the association between religious involvement and physical functioning, there is no consistent empirical evidence concerning the true nature of the association. The Hispanic population is also surprisingly understudied in previous work. In this article, we employ seven waves of data from the Hispanic Established Populations for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly to examine the association between religious attendance and performance-based mobility trajectories among older Mexican Americans.
Individualism as a Discursive Strategy of Action: Autonomy, Agency, and Reflexivity among Religious Americans
This paper reconceptualizes "individualism" as a discursive strategy of action through which everyday Americans attempt to manage the cultural dilemma of engaging in externally imposed social obligations within a broader individualistic culture.
Studying Race and Religion: A Critical Assessment
The authors provide an analytical review of the past 115 years of scholarship on race, ethnicity, and religion. Too often work in the study of race and ethnicity has not taken the influence of religion seriously enough, with the consequence being an incomplete understanding of racialization, racial and ethnic identity, and racial inequality. The authors examine key works in the field; conduct an assessment of articles published on race, ethnicity, and religion in six journals over a five-year period; and outline where scholarship should head in future years.
The Negative Relationship between Size and the Probability of Weekly Attendance in Churches in the United States
Are people less likely to attend large churches? Using nationally representative data, I find a negative relationship between size and the probability of attendance for Conservative, Mainline, and black Protestants and for Catholics in parishes larger than 500 attenders. The addition of control variables does not change these patterns. These results support the theory that group cohesion lies at the heart of the size-participation relationship in churches.
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Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
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The Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA)
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In 1994, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws developed the Uniform Prudent Investors Act (UPIA).
The Act offers trustees the flexibility to choose from a wider array of investments while outlining factors every trustee must consider before making investment choices.
The Uniform Law Commissions Summary of the Act states that the “adoption of this act by the state legislatures will correct the rules, based on false and damaging premises, that now govern the actions of trustees.” The Summary further states that the “UPIA does not encourage irresponsible, speculative behavior, but requires careful assessment of investment goals, careful analysis of risk versus return, and diversification of assets to protect them.”
The Texas Legislature enacted a Texas version of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act which became effective on January 1, 2004. The Texas Bar Comment from the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas says that “The adoption of the prudent investor rule reflects a significant departure from prior Texas law. The prudent investor rule is the majority rule among the states, so its adoption brings Texas in line with the national trend.”
Over the years, Prudent Investor Rule has had several variations; however, the one constant is the Act’s protection of the beneficiaries. Therefore, it is always important to keep abreast of not only the statutory changes, but also the case law as it relates to this area.
by Lori Ashmore Peters [email protected]
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Luxury Airline Smackdown: The Good, the Bad, and the Overrated
Four Flights Aboard the Industry’s Most Prestigious Players. The Results Might Surprise You. And, are U.S. Carriers Closing the Gap?
PHOTOS AND COMMENTARY BY PATRICK SMITH
EVERY SO OFTEN — perhaps more often than my finances justify — I splurge and buy myself a full-fare, long-haul business class ticket . I do this because I’m an airline geek, and I like to try out as many different carriers as possible. There’s also the guilty pleasures factor: I’m a sucker for the luxuries of flying up front. It’s really, really fun. The longer the flight the better.
I’m beginning to feel that the industry’s most highly respected names, while they offer a very good product, are overrated. It’s a case, maybe, of a reputation preceding you. Check the SkyTrax rankings and it’s the same winners, year after year, but are these really the top airlines, or do we simply expect them to be? Qatar Airlines, to pick one, calls itself “The World’s Five Star Airline,” whatever that means exactly. Repeat it enough times and everyone believes it. Certain carriers have built their identities around presumably being the best. Are they? Meanwhile, the once-beleaguered U.S. carriers are beginning to close the gap. Our airlines have come a long, long way in the past fifteen years, to the point where, if the following critiques are any indication, premium cabin service on Delta, United or American isn’t terribly different from what you’ll find aboard those SkyTrax perennials.
It’s tricky business, though, grading airlines. Experiences can vary tremendously flight to flight, depending on the temperament of the crew, aircraft type and configuration, and so on. An accurate appraisal requires a healthy sampling of various routes and aircraft. My sample sizes are unfairly small, but nonetheless here are my impressions of recent long-haul flights with four of the world’s most prestigious airlines…
Business Class, Boeing 777
Qatar Airways operates more than 120 aircraft, serving six continents from its hub in Doha.
I did not see the Qatar Airways business class lounge at the brand-new Doha airport because it was still under construction (it has since opened, and is considered one of the best in the world). For compensation, the carrier was offering vouchers for use in any of the airport restaurants or duty-free shops. The customer service agent looked at me like I was crazy when I told him no thanks, that I didn’t need one of the vouchers. I was planning to eat on the plane, and there isn’t anything in an airport duty free shop that I possibly would wish to buy. Cologne? Cigars? Whiskey? What I wanted was somewhere quiet to relax, which proved difficult thanks to the lack of a lounge and the approximately eight million shrieking children scattered around the terminal. I finally found a gate that was mostly empty and mostly out of earshot of crying kids, way at the end of the concourse, and hid there until it was time to board.
Once on the plane things got better — at least at first. For starters, the aircraft was immaculate, and Qatar’s interior decor, accented by the 777’s adjustable moodlighting, is possibly the most striking and attractive in the entire industry. The airline’s colors are a deep magenta and gray; a polished copy of its logo, the Arabian oryx, was mounted handsomely on the bulkhead. The cloth upholstery was a pleasant change, I thought, from the usual sticky leather. Just a beautiful cabin.
After the predeparture drinks were served, the flight attendant politely asked my permission — “may I take your glass please?” — before picking up my obviously empty champagne flute. Then he comes around with pajamas — tops and bottoms in a gray drawstring bag — and asks my size. Hey, I’m thinking, this is pretty stylish. This is going to be fantastic.
Well, it was and it wasn’t.
The business class cabin on the 777 is laid out six-abreast, 2-2-2, with a wide console between each seat. The plane felt very roomy (for some reason it seemed much roomier than the Korean Air 777 I was on a few days earlier, despite the same layout), but the retractable privacy barrier was small and not particularly useful. Also, I prefer the angled, herringbone-style configuration in which every seat has direct-aisle access. It stinks having to climb over the feet of the person next to you, mid-flight, when going to the lavatory. Neither do I like seatback-mounted video screens, common as they are, which allow everybody in the cabin to see what you’re watching (I’d start with the Coen Brothers’ “Inside Llewyn Davis”).
There was a mattress pad for use in the full recline position, which helped fill in the cushion gaps and made for a very comfortable bed. The pillows, though, were skimpy. In a cubbyhole at each seat was a big leather binder, like the ones you find in a luxury hotel room, containing the menu, wine list, and beverage list. Qatar’s wine glasses taper inward at the top — a nice idea that helps reduce spills.
What I didn’t realize, however, is that, there are no formal meal services. Everything is on request. You can order whichever meal you want, when you want it. When you’re hungry or thirsty, you flag down a flight attendant and ask. This is appealing for obvious reasons, but it’s a little too open-ended, and at no time was this process explained. After takeoff I sat there for two hours, ravenously hungry and waiting for the service to begin, before finally figuring out there was no service!
And subsequently, each time I asked for something, it felt like I was putting the staff out. They quickly organized my meals, but they never smiled, and each time I was left with the sensation that they were doing me a favor. Overall, with the exception of a very tasty mezze appetizer, the food itself was mediocre and the portions tiny. The third meal — I picked an Indian dish; I forget which — was lukewarm and undercooked, and I nearly sent it back. The crew also acted very confused about the menu choices. When I asked for breakfast — one of the menu items was clearly labeled “breakfast” — the flight attendant didn’t seem to know what I was talking about. Finally she took out a menu, studied it for several seconds and said, “Oh, yes, that one. But you had it already, didn’t you?”
I had not.
Worst of all, not once during the entire flight did a flight attendant ask if I needed anything. Not once. Except for when the meals were brought, I wasn’t even offered water. Walk-throughs were rare, and I sat with an empty wine glass and plastic trash on my console for four hours before finally carrying it to the galley myself. Under no circumstances is this acceptable in a long-haul, business class cabin.
Qatar’s entertainment system has loads of movies and television shows to choose from, but the interface is terrible. You scroll through the options using a cursor, and the cursor… moves…very….very…slowly. And each time you highlight a movie or program to learn more about it, the system resets to the beginning. So unless you actually watch that selection, you have to re-scroll all the way through again. And when you do choose to watch, it takes three separate clicks to get the program running, each on a different part of the screen, requiring you to reposition that damn slow-motion cursor. Very cumbersome.
But the strangest and most startling moment of the flight came near the end:
It was about an hour, maybe 45 minutes to landing. We hadn’t started descending. I was in seat 3A, watching a movie. It was bright daylight outside, but the shades were drawn so the cabin was dark and cozy. All of a sudden, one of the flight attendants came over. Without a word, she reached across my body and WHAM, WHAM, WHAM, she slammed up the shades to all three of my windows! My vision went white with sunlight. I was blinded.
What the fuck! Er, what I actually said, rather curtly, is “Excuse me, I’m watching a movie!” No response. Without a word, she stalked to the next poor passenger’s seat and WHAM, WHAM, WHAM, slammed up his shades as well. I understand that the shades need to be open for takeoff and landing (see chapter five of my book). But this was almost an hour before arrival. And the rudeness of it was appalling.
After she moved along, I slid two of my shades back down. About twenty minutes later she came back. Again, saying nothing, she reached across me, this time her elbow nearly hitting me in the nose, and WHAM, WHAM, yanked the shades up again. This time I didn’t argue.
Business class, Airbus A330 and Boeing 777
Based in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific is the world’s 14th largest airline.
I was traveling Bangkok-Hong Kong-Amsterdam. That’s about fifteen hours of flying, and it cost me only $2200. But here’s something funny: If I’d booked only the HKG-AMS portion, the much longer of the two legs, the price was almost six thousand dollars! For the same flight on the same day, but without the Bangkok leg at the beginning. That’s right, if you fly from Bangkok to Hong Kong to Amsterdam, it costs $2200. If you fly only from Hong Kong to Amsterdam, it costs three times as much. That shows you what a high-end market Hong Kong is, and how competitive things are out of Bangkok. If you’re a business traveler flying to Europe, why not hop down to BKK first and grab the flight from there? You’d save thousands of dollars and it it’s only an extra few hours.
The first flight, a two-and-a-half hour hop, would be on an Airbus A330. The twelve-hour leg to Schiphol would be a 777-300 (what long-haul flight isn’t a 777-300 these days?). Both business cabins were outfitted with Cathay’s beautiful lie-flat sleeper pods: four seats across in an angled 1-2-1 configuration. Cathay gives Qatar a run for its money when it comes to stylish decor, with lots of forest green, tan and wood-tone. But it was the little touches that really stood out: the bulkhead artwork, for example, and the real orchids at every seat (and in the lavs too). The seats themselves were the most comfortable I’d ever sat in.
The first leg started with the usual hot towel and champagne service. After takeoff a hot dinner was served, with separate appetizer and dessert courses and a choice of three wines. After dinner the cabin lights were dimmed and a buttery moodlighting was turned on. Prior to landing there was a beverage service and another round of hot towels. The lighting changed from butter to a greenish-blue. All of this on a flight less than three hours long. In the U.S. I’d probably have been wedged into a 70-seat regional jet with a bag of pretzels.
Cathay’s business class lounge in Hong Kong was well appointed but, as seems to be the case in every premium lounge nowadays, overcrowded. The clientele in the lounge was a peculiar and particular lot, with everybody seeming to fit one of two profiles: The wealthy Anglo banker type, or the evil Asian villain/drug dealer from a James Bond movie. Profile number three is the interloper. That would be yours truly, emptying out his bank account for a chance to pretend he’s a member of groups one or two. I am the stranger, the observer, the spy.
The second leg was essentially an expanded version of the first one. Instead of a single meal service, there were three. Instead of two hot towels, there were five. When it’s mealtime, flight attendants came down the aisle with each entree displayed on the cart. Rather than ordering ahead of time, you picked the one that looked tastiest. I like this idea. There was no on-board lounge, but buffet-style snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight. All of the cabin staff, if a bit less than chipper, were gracious and professional.
Cathay’s entertainment options were also very good. Not as good as Emirates’ ICE or Delta’s Panasonic system, which in my opinion are the best in the sky, but a lot better than most. Cathay’s noise-canceling headsets, stored in a small closet near your shoulder, are pre-wired into the console; you don’t need to plug them in.
An excellent experience overall.
Business class, Airbus A380
Measured by international traffic, Emirates is now the largest airline in the world.
On the outside, the megajumbo A380 is the ugliest jetliner ever conceived, but on the inside it’s quite a treat: spacious, luxurious and whisper-quiet. This is also a good example of how aircraft type can make such a difference. Emirates’ 777 business class has a more standard-style seat, and at seven across it’s very, very tight. Its upper deck A380 business class, on the other hand, is outstanding.
Before departure, a flight attendant came down the aisle, introduced herself to each customer and making sure everybody was familiar with the various seat controls, including the electrically operated window shades. (Emirates’ pre-departure announcement always reminds passengers of how may languages its crew can speak. Tonight it was eighteen. No real surprise. Emirates is the most global of global carriers, with a polyglot staff of expats, but I have to ask: does somebody actually count?)
The seats on the A380 are full-flat sleepers with a console and minibar to one side. It’s not a totally enclosed suite like you’d find in first class, but the chair is set deeply within the cubicle. The rows are slightly staggered, however, and the trick is to get a seat with the console on the outside, which acts as a buffer between you and the aisle. This was a two-leg trip. On the second flight I had one of the inside-facing consoles, and the feel was totally different. Window seats have thigh-level storage compartments along the side, similar to those in the upper deck of the 747, and the two center seats have an electric privacy barrier between them. Flight attendants hand out mattress pads for your bed, but for me it was plenty comfortable without one.
It needs to be said that Emirates’ taste in decor isn’t for everybody. Overdone in faux wood and gold trim, it’s that sort of Arabian-Vegas aesthetic popular in the Middle East. But that just adds to the fun. It’s tough to complain when you’re sitting there amidst it all, playing make-believe Emir in your golden sky-throne.
The ICE system (Information, Communications, Entertainment) offers more than a thousand movies, television and music options, though a good number of them are Indian or Chinese selections. The video screen is huge and crystal clear, with a comfortable set of noise-reduction headsets. On the information channel you can choose between three different external camera views, including one from high atop the A380’s tail.
Emirates’ menu always has great multi-ethnic entree choices, but the portions are stingy and the presentation is discombobulated. At most airlines there’s a formal “service,” with each course delivered from an aisle cart. At Emirates, as with Qatar (see above), passengers are served separately, and the whole thing feels random and confused, with flight attendants running to and from the galley with plates and trays. I never knew for sure what would be next to arrive, or when.
In the very back of the upper deck is a lounge. There’s a horseshoe-shaped bar staffed by a flight attendant and a countertop spread of pastries and hors d’oeuvres. On either side of the lounge is semicircular, sofa-style bench seat. The benches have seat belts, so you’re welcome to hang out during turbulence.
Transfer at Dubai was a breeze. It took about six minutes to reach my connecting gate, including no more than a minute or two at security (why secondary security is required at all is a topic for later, but at least in Dubai it’s quick). Transfer time can be longer if you’re switching terminals, but the process is still pretty painless. In the U.S. it would take at least an hour, and probably a lot longer, thanks to our country’s absurd international connection policies, requiring you to claim all of your luggage, stand in line to check in again, and pass through the full TSA gauntlet, often with a change of terminals to boot.
Emirates’ business class “lounge” at Dubai’s terminal A is one of the most impressive things I’ve seen at an airport. I put “lounge” in quotes because that word belies just how big the place is. Terminal A is massive, and the lounge takes up the entire upper level. It’s an airport unto itself, with several sub-lounges where you can eat, drink, or relax in quiet, softly lit waiting areas. Boarding bridges lead directly from the lounge to the upper deck of the A380. You never even see economy class, or any of the economy class passengers. This also shields you from having to see the plane’s ghastly exterior.
Emirates is one of only a few carriers to have developed its own proprietary typeface, which it uses in everything from its advertising to its inflight menu. I don’t know who designed this font, but it’s very attractive and distinctive. In an era when carriers are becoming more and more similar to one another, it’s a small but elegant way for Emirates to set itself apart. More airlines should do this kind of thing.
Singapore Airlines has won more passenger service awards than any other carrier.
This was it, the Big Kahuna. I’d be riding the swankiest airline of them all, in what’s marketed as the biggest and fanciest business class seat in the world. The Singapore to Amsterdam flight will take thirteen presumably blissful hours on a 777-300 arranged in a super-spacious 1-2-1 configuration. The night prior, I was so excited I could hardly sleep.
So how was it? Underwhelming, frankly.
It began pleasantly enough, with a warm welcome from the cabin crew. Singapore’s female flight attendants are called “Singapore Girls,” and for decades they’ve worn the famous Sarong Kebaya, designed by Pierre Balmain. (Malaysia Airlines crews wear these same dresses, colored slightly different. Malaysia and Singapore were the same carrier until 1972.) Who am I to judge women’s fashions, but these are the most fetching uniforms in the industry, bar none.
And the seat, oh it’s big all right: the widest I’ve ever seen, with a 15.4-inch video screen and lots of storage space. The seat is so big that I laughed out loud as I settled into the thing. The seat-back unlatches and falls forward, like the rear seats in a car, creating a huge sleeping space. This is no longer a seat, it’s a bed.
The problem is, in order to maximize room for sleeping, your leg space is offset from the rest of the chair. The cubicle faces forward, but in the bed position you’re at about a 30-degree horizontal angle. Lying flat, my feet faced toward the window, and my head toward the aisle. Thus, if the seat is in the normal, non-bed position, the only way to stretch your legs is to aim them sideways toward that offset slot. When you’re dining or watching a movie, the seat becomes extremely uncomfortable (I’m told that on Singapore’s A380s the leg slot is directly forward, solving this problem).
The meals, meanwhile, were so-so, with small portions, and the crew’s attentiveness was adequate at best — certainly no better than on any of the fights described above. My wine glass was taken before I could ask for a refill, and walk-throughs were so infrequent that I twice had to walk to the galley and ask for water. This was the vaunted Singapore Airlines? I almost hate to say it, but my own carrier’s cabin staff — yes, one of those reviled U.S. carriers — is usually much friendlier and more diligent. The inflight Wi-Fi did not work, and no apology or explanation was given.
As on Cathay Pacific, though, some of the small touches stood out. The artwork, for instance, and the roomy lavatories stocked with amenities. I also appreciated that Singapore doesn’t wrap its pillows and duvets in clear plastic, as too many carriers do. I get the need for hygiene, but let’s not overdo it. It’s a little déclassé, not to mention wasteful, having to unwrap your bedding and shove all that plastic into a seat pocket.
The winner? Cathay, probably, though everything else being equal, those Emirates A380 seats with the outside console are fantastic.
Don’t get me wrong. Even the worst of these flights was highly enjoyable. The encroachment of low cost carriers like AirAsia, Tiger, et al notwithstanding, Asia still does air travel right. The planes are always widebodies and there’s always a full meal. the airports are always efficient and traveler-friendly.
And is it any wonder that passengers hate transiting through U.S. airports? It’s not that our carriers are especially bad, but the rest of the experience is awful: the noisy, dirty, claustrophobic terminals, the tedious TSA lines, the two-hour waits to clear immigration, etc. In Asia everything is big and clean and efficient. It’s zip, zip, zip and you’re through, regardless of where you’re sitting or how much you paid for your ticket.
Another impressive (and amusing) thing about Asian air travel is how fast and efficient they are when it comes to boarding. Even on a flight with 400 passengers they typically don’t start boarding until a half hour prior to departure. Yet they’re almost never late. Somehow they manage to get all of those people on in thirty minutes, every time. Of course, you’re always on a widebody plane, which are by nature quicker to board and deplane, and they usually use two jet bridges — or three on the A380. You seldom encounter those doorway traffic jams that are so routine in the U.S, where the norm is to horde luggage-laden people onto single-aisle jets through a single doorway. (Of the four carriers I’ve written about, Qatar is the only one with any single-aisle aircraft in its fleet. The smallest planes operated by Emirates, Singapore or Cathay are Airbus A330s.)
And lastly, one of the things that drives me crazy on U.S. airlines is the incessant public address chatter. The first 45 minutes of an international flight is taken up by a start-and-stop stream of announcements, often in multiple languages, only a small portion of which is useful or informative. On and on it goes, interrupting your movie or otherwise driving you crazy. We don’t need an announcement, in three languages, to tell us that the cabin lights are about to be dimmed. Just dim them; we can find our reading lights. Spare us the “sit back, relax, and enjoy” pablum, and those interminable end-of-the-flight salutations as well. Overseas carriers aren’t so self-conscious, and they seem to understand that it’s possible to be thankful and courteous to your customers without being overbearing. With the exception of Emirates, which borrows too closely from the U.S. model, each of the flights above was pleasantly quiet from departure to arrival. Announcements, when they came, were quick and to the point.
Now, if there’s anyone out there willing to donate five or six thousand dollars, I’d love to try Qantas, Lufthansa, or Air New Zealand.
LONG LIVE AIR MALTA!
WELCOME ABOARD THE A380. PLUS, MY STRANGE CHILDHOOD OF AIRLINES REAL AND IMAGINED.
BOSTON TO TOKYO: A RIDE ON THE 787
84 Responses to “Luxury Airline Smackdown: The Good, the Bad, and the Overrated”
Obviously, everything you have written is your experience and I respect that. But as a frequent business class traveller, I find that service and aircraft style varies with each flight and I find you get both the good and the not-so-good on all airlines. There is always something wonderful about getting on board first and having a spacious lie-flat seat/bed to enjoy. Then leaving first – and having your bags delivered before everyone else and you’re often out the door of the airport while the rest of the plane is still standing in the immigration lines. And having a lounge to enjoy and a shower is wonderful. Food wise, I’m always just grateful to have an edible meal on board and a nice glass or two of champagne and wine. The mere fact that airlines can produce that from tiny kitchens 10kms in the air is a miracle. And I try never to criticise the staff in business class. Some airlines, especially Cathay, expect you to press the call button and ask for what you want. But otherwise, they don’t disturb you. But they respond immediately if I call and they never make me feel as though I’m bothering them. So all in all – having flown on all of these airlines – including LH, QF and NZ – I think it’s pretty much up to the passenger to ‘design’ your own inflight experience. My own tips – be super friendly to the staff when you board and give them a great smile and a please and thank you – and you’ll get first class service every time.
Very nice and informative reviews.
A comment: Do not be sorry for not tried out just yet Lufthansa. The first class food is far away down from the quality what I have received on economy thirty years ago. The last three round trip flights between LAX to FRA and MUC could not eat the food in first class (in 2016) it was that bad, and I eat just about everything. The seat is OK but not close to that good than Emirates’. All other services ditto. I have started to take my own music and headphone, because of the music selection is below poor (I listen classical music). A few perks such as limousine service to the airport and between flights (in Germany only) is good but not worth the price.
You have not lost anything by not flying on Air New Zealand either.
I would love to know when did you use the Cathay Pacific.
SkyClub says:
Great to see all these airlines compared in such detail! All of the airlines in this list are fabulous in their own ways. Surprised you were disappointed by Singapore Airlines, their food is usually top notch, especially if you take advantage of their ‘Book the Cook’ service. The seats are also incredibly wide.
John Kneijber says:
I also found Singapore Airlines underwhelming on 3 of 4 sectors. Considering they are one of the most expensive airlines I expected more. Perhaps my expectations were too high but considering the awards they have won and their 5 star rating I was disappointed. No more than 6 out of 10. Frankly Qantas is also totally overrated. Air New Zealand have amazing crew, but their hard product, though very comfortable, is now dated. I have had best service and sleep on Etihad.
Stephen787 says:
Interesting to hear your view of these carriers from a North American perspective. Coming from Australia and having flown on these airlines several times each I can agree with some of your comments. I’ve had both good and bad service from Qatar and this is due to the individual crew. It was unfortunate that you didn’t get to fly on QR’s new BA Super Diamond 1-2-1 seating which is excellent and better in my mind than the Zodiac seating that CX, AF and AA have. Agree there was no excuse for the window blind episode.
I’m not sure how often you fly on Asian carriers but I’ve observed that SQ have been so used to being revered by the media many of the crew operate like robots. Going through the motions to deliver the required service but no smiles or personality. CX seem to have cut costs and seem to have more younger crew that just don’t seem to care like they used to. Only the older more experienced crew seem like a chat. Thai and Qantas are my favourite crews for their friendliness.
Thanks also for calling out the difference in culture between boarding in the US and the rest of the world. I’m often amazed at how much hand luggage Americans seem to take onboard and how long it takes to get the flight ready for pushback. Unfortunately Australians seem to be going down this path by taking too much luggage onboard as well.
Qatar simply don’t offer Western Food. Their Bizz class service I have found to be outstanding but unless you enjoy Middle Eastern or Asian food, prepare to go hungry even in the business class sections.
Mark Tindal says:
Many thanks for this great article. I’m flying Club to Adelaide in February from the UK and this is exactly what I was looking for.
Since writing this have you flown with Quantas or British Airways?
Who would want cabin crew walking up n down the aisle on long haul flights? The call button us there for a reason, use it to call the crew if you need something.
Who flies economy…you’d have to be nuts. Upcoming trips EVA BKK-SFO-BKK Business and then again a few months later on EK First. I haven’t flown in the back of a plane for almost 20 years.
nonoti says:
Thanks for the good reviews Patrick!
With regards to QR, I have flown business a few times with them. While I did not experience anything but friendly and helpful crew (maybe they read your review ) I do agree with some of the things like the screen being on the seat in front of you – its just a silly idea.
FYI – they make it very very clear now that the menu is a “eat-when-you-want-how-u-want”. So you probably weren’t the only person complaining about the confusion 🙂
Tunino R. Haskell says:
I was at a crossroads on deciding whether to fly from Johannesburg to Hong Kong with a stopover in Bangkok with my favorite airline, Emirates or first flight, Cathay Pacific.
After reading your article my mind was made up, Cathay Pacific it would be. I knew I would not earn my “valuable” Skywards miles or my possible upgrade to a First Class private suite but I’m going to experience a good flight with excellent service I’m sure.
Thank you for an honest and very real review on this very competitive industry
Well, okay, but hang on. You will, almost surely, have an enjoyable flight; however, the chance to upgrade to Emirates first class, well that’s a tough one to turn down, especially if the aircraft is an A380. Emirates’ suites on the A380, with the onboard bars and the showers, etc., are handily better than J class on Cathay. And, you have the benefit of the Emirates lounge at DXB, with direct access to the premium class boarding bridges (at least in concourses A and B). The opportunity to bypass the boarding lounge is a very heavy perk.
Rob T says:
Thanks for the review, as we were going back and forth between EK and QR from SIN to FCO in J. Also, thanks for making me blow wine out of my nose when reading your reaction to the QR window shade incident! Priceless.
We did choose QR, for the novelty of flying the A350, over the 777 on EK.
Barbara Foster says:
Oh my soul ….. you are soooo funny yet incredibly informative at the same time!
Help…. I need to read about Singapores 777-300er & A380 ‘s economy class as
alas Patrick, as much as I may wish, I will never see myself rising above lowly economy
Can I look forward to reading this or do you only do business/ 1st class reviews. If so,
it’s a crying shame!
Yours economically
Barbara Foster
CS says:
While I don’t doubt your experience on Singapore Airlines, I suggest that you give it another shot. I frequently fly SQ between Singapore and Shanghai and while I have encountered “bad” crews, most of my flights were exceptional…
Judy G says:
Stumbled upon this topic which is close to my heart as I was doing a major catch up reading your excellent site.
I am lucky to fly Biz Class fairly frequently – although always in Aeroplan Rewards seats. Hubby flies a lot for business, and racks up the points. He flies well over 100K miles per year, so has access to “priority seats”.
Much of my long haul biz travel has been on Air Canada, but I’ve also been in the front cabin on Thai, Singapore, Lufthansa, ANA, Air New Zealand, and JAL. Consistently, Air Canada has the best Business Class I have experienced. As you aptly point out, crews can make all the difference in the quality of the experience. With rare exceptions, the service on Air Canada is pretty consistently good. They’ve switched over from the herringbone lie flat cubicles (which I loved) to an interim high density biz class configuration, which is not nearly as good (the seats drop to lie flat – feels like being in a coffin). They have now started to roll out their newest configuration, which is not yet fleet-wide, and it’s good – across between the earlier herringbone and higher density configs, with alternating single/doubles in the windows, and offset doubled in the centre.
Vancouver (YVR) has in-transit facilities so international passengers making connections are not required to clear Immigration, meaning shorter connection times can be planned. I do everything I can to avoid transiting through the US to avoid the Immigration boondoggle.
Thomas Soentoro says:
It’s not fair to compare QR old product on 77W with Emirates A380. You should try with QR A380, 787 and A350 business product and try to compare it with Emirates A380. And there you go again, you’re so biased towards US Airlines. I’ve flown with Delta, AA, United and they’re totally nothing against SQ, QR, EK, EY, and CX.
Maybe if I could afford it!
I’ve looked at the photos and seat maps, though, and Qatar’s A380, 787, and A350 business class have the herring-bone configuration with seats angled inward, so that in ANY seat you are exposed to the aisle. I much, much, much prefer the staggered seats, when you at least have the chance of getting a seat with the console between you and the aisle. To me it makes a gigantic difference. Those Emirates A380 seats with the consoles on the OUTSIDE are amazing. It’s your own little cubicle.
I’ve flown with EK A380 and QR A350 in business. I personally prefer the reverse herringbone because it gave me plenty of legroom. EK staggered business is awesome but it doesn’t really comfortable than QR reverse herringbone. Well yeah, B/E Super Diamond Seat on QR A350, 787, and A380 lack of privacy but it’s wide and have a direct access to the aisle.
This is all irrelevant though when like me, you purchase Business tickets on QR’s 787 to enjoy the herringbone seats…
Only to find out they changed equipment and have you on the rickety old 777’s…. 🙁
Its like the anticlimax of a lifetime…
I believe the inattentiveness of the flight attendants is due to the fact that there are no longer daytime flights. By that I mean that soon after takeoff all the shades are drawn so that everyone can watch the IFE and then once breakfast/lunch/dinner is served and the cabin lights are dimmed some people go to sleep. The inside of the aircraft is dark no matter the time zone or conditions outside, so the flight attendants don’t walk around else they will wake people up.
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/10/could-this-be-the-most-evil-plane-seat-design-ever.html
If this becomes the new Economy reality, Im gonna start flying business too. Ugh!
After reading this piece, I was expecting a great flight on Cathay Pacific last week. Instead, flying economy, I got indifferent service and one of the worst airline meals I can remember. As a vegetarian, I always pre-order the Asian veggie meal, and expect to get at a minimum some bland combination of peas, carrots, and rice. Cathay Pacific did much worse on the flight out of Hong Kong, some aggressive goo that I think DNA analysis would trace back to cabbage and tomatoes. And on the flight into Hong Kong, it took literally an hour between when my meal was handed to me and when the cart arrived with beverages/ non-special food. I suppose I could have gotten up and asked for something to drink, but the slime in front of me didn’t look any more tempting when it was hot than when it cooled to cabin temperature. On the return flight, I had to ask 3 times to get the scotch I was hoping for before the meal, ending up with it as dessert. As for breakfasts…
Arrival in Hong Kong was Logan-esque. 25 minutes to get through immigration because they were shocked, shocked! that jumbo jets were depositing hundreds of passengers at their establishment. But that was ok, because my bag didn’t hit the conveyor belt for a good hour after landing. (Hey, someone’s bag has to be the last off the plane.) Departure, on the other hand, was brilliant: check in at the train station, then glide to the airport on the fast train luggage-free. Overall, Cathay Pacific and HK Airport both get 6/10
Final insult from Cathay Pacific, which probably doesn’t hit a pilot who usually flies with crew privileges. For 24 hours of flying to/from Hong Kong, airline affiliate American gave zero (that’s 0 with a Z) frequent flier miles or “qualifying miles”. One apparently has to be in Gold Level economy class in order to get American miles on Cathay Pacific. For us plebeians who gain just a slight bit of occasional extra luxury from miles rewarded for time slogging in airplanes for work, the miles matter. Earning a goose egg, on top of lousy food and reluctant service? Don’t look for me on CX if I can help it.
cdiii says:
Excellent and hilarious article. Marry me! You might be the only person with whom I could travel who shares my perspective.
You might need more than 6K for a Qantas biz class flight but it would be worth it. Having just returned from a SEA-AKL, AKL-SYD, SYD-SEA journey, the Airbus seating map (2-2-2) and the clamshell style seats gives it a spacious feel. If you are on the window there is still the issue of the tight squeeze to get past your seat mate as you head into the aisle but I managed fine, even when the lie flat bed was extended. And because you are on the upper deck, the ride seems smoother particularly take off and landing.
The Neil Perry inspired menu kicks the food offering up a notch than in previous flights (I speak from 20+ years of Qantas travel) with a decent wine list (they could do with a lighter, sweeter white wine but the introduction of umbrella drinks (passionfruit & vodka cocktail) does offer a few more options.
The flight staff have always been gracious, attentive and vigilant both in making certain that I have (water? snacks? an extra portion of salmon?) before I have to fumble for a call button or unbuckle my seat belt, as well as making certain that the economy class passengers do not find their way upstairs to gawk.
My only real challenge with Qantas would their airport lounges. The SYD lounge has a “smart casual” dress requirement. When I was there I was overdressed next to the MTV Beach House biz lounge interlopers.
Tom Zimmermann says:
I have not read all the other comments so it may have been covered already. Qantas has always been business-class geared. They have ignored economy for years and – were it not for their merger with Emirates – would have gone under. Air NZ is fantastic in Economy, and probably better still in business.
Lufthansa is Scheisse in both. My friend – and avid business-class traveller has said it is the single worst experience he has had, so this may sway your decision to try it.
BTW, you may be pleased that both of your books are available in bookshops here in Perth, Australia, geographically about as far from where you live as you can get. I have also seen it at my local library.
Christine Negroni says:
Nice post, as always Patrick. You may or may not know women’s fashion, but you are correct about the flight attendant uniforms of Singapore and Malaysia’s female cabin crew. Lovely and elegant, probably a little impractical tho.
Regarding Qantas, I can only tell you about the lounge. As I reported in my blog, “In the business class lounge the following day, I found wet towels piled on the floor in the bathroom and dirty dishes and food residue remained on tables long after the flyers had departed.”
For a first class experience in business, try Turkish and JetBlue’s Mint. http://christinenegroni.blogspot.com/2014/11/cattle-to-coddle-class-tips-from.html
Maybe not so impractical. They appear to be made of a very stretchy and durable fabric. They’re not sheer, and they don’t seem to restrict the girls’ movements.
Dan from NJ says:
Great article! Just discovered your blog, terrific stuff indeed. Also a seasoned traveler, always looking for a decent Biz class experience. Recently took Etihad from NY to Bangalore via Abu Dhabi, and it was quite nice indeed. Yep, 777-300 as usual, but it had fake wood floors in the galley area, which made if feel warm (the hull wore Jet airways livery). The cabin crew was particularly attendant and polite, as well as very international.
Also, totally agree that the domestics are improving, bit by bit, inch by inch. Its a long slog for sure, as they fell to terrible depths over the past decade or so. I use UA and AA mostly domestically, more UA lately. Their Biz class product is actually quite good these days. We’ve used it a number of times in the past year, and am going to use it again next week (Paris on a 757 Biz Class,..)
Judging by many of the comments here, and the general vitriol toward the domestic carriers, I think many people expect too much from the air travel experience. The 1950s glamour and perceived luxury could never scale to a modern industry that in the US alone has around 7000 planes running around 85,000 flights per DAY!
Its a very technically complex public transportation system, and none of its peers are particularly wonderful either, short of the high speed Shinkansen potentially.
The author is comparing old Qatar business seats to the new on other airlines. Qatar 787, 350 and 380 have the newest business seats, and in no way comparable to the seats reviewed on the 777 in the article. If he wants to compare the Qatar 380 to the Emirates 380, the author would be in for a big surprise!!!
Enjoyed the review/ well done, but whether you realize it or not…you are a ‘homer’. Meaning one can ‘feel’ your bias towards US carriers in your review. I live in Houston (United fortress hub) and avoid United at all costs. Lucky for me I only fly long haul business & first to Europe, ME and Asia. Example – Turkish to Istanbul almost monthly, Singapore Airlines to Moscow, Emirates to DXB as well. The difference in Business class ‘soft & hard’ product is ‘laughable’ when compared to US airlines. No comparison.
IMO, the US airlines just cant compete…too many reasons to list here…
It’s not fair to call me biased in favor of U.S. airlines. I’ve been writing for over a decade now, here and at Ask the Pilot‘s former home on Salon.com, and over that span I have given the American carriers more than their fair share of criticism. I used to get mail all the time from people telling me I was biased toward the foreign carriers! I’m just happy about the fact that we’ve made so much progress.
loved your book, now starting to read your blog. I’m a frequent flyer that’s been on all these airlines, though mostly on economy. Definitely agree on most of your opinions here, especially points regarding US transit deficiencies and Asia’s pleasant experiences. Another point on that is how modern many of Asia’s airports are, which helps the overall travel experience.
Regarding inflight announcements, I agree that some carriers can over do it. But I love hearing from the captain just after take off, and I think British Airways does a stellar job. They highlight the planned route, weather conditions, and add in a few British pleasantries that for some reason just comfort me. Compared to say EVA Air, you can go from SFO to Taipei and not hear a word uttered from the cockpit. For me, the personal touch is lacking, though I do love that airline overall.
Sam D says:
Business class on most airlines is likely going to be at least a decent experience. In my opinion the real measure of an airline’s quality is not just how nice their business and first classes are but how nice economy is too. In that regard pretty much every US-based carrier fails hard. Many no longer offer free alcoholic beverages on international flights where as this is standard on just about every European and Asian carrier. Food quality on US carriers almost always falls short compared to their foreign rivals. For a real comparison try flying economy on, say, Emirates then fly economy on American, UA, Delta etc there is no way they’d be an even remotely comparable experience.
This is a good point, Sam. Thanks for leaving it. I somewhat disagree with your assessment of the U.S. carriers though. Most recently I’ve done economy on Korean, Thai, All Nippon, Sri Lankan, SAS and JAL. SAS (short haul intra-Europe) was the worst. The rest weren’t terribly different from the average U.S. carrier’s economy experience — though again this is one of those things that varies quite a bit, depending on the route and aircraft type. I’ll take Delta’s IFE over anybody’s, for example, with the possible exception of Emirates.
I’ve taken 4 round-trip business class flights on Cathay Pacific over the last several years. All flights were New York-Vancouver, on Boeing 777-300ER with four-across seating. The seat comfort was outstanding, both upright and fully reclined for sleeping. The cabin crews were always professional but the level of service was not consistent. Sometimes warmed almonds were served with the pre-takeoff champagne service, sometimes not. Sometimes I was greeted by name, other times no one spoke to me. On the last several flights the flight attendants disappeared after a single post-dinner clean-up sweep, never to be seen again. On those occasions I eventually took my remaining trash to the galley and handed it to one of the attendants. On the last flight, after taking my trash to the galley, I asked an attendant if I could have some ice cream. After asking whether I would be continuing on to Hong Kong from Vancouver, and ascertaining that I wouldn’t, she said “Then, no”. I was too amused by the ridiculousness of the situation to be annoyed, but still.
Dana Levin says:
While US airlines take hits compared to foreign carriers that you reviewed, their 1st and business 1st continue to improve. I just used MP miles for a vacation to Europe from SAN. The return leg was especially pleasing, a UA 744 from Frankfurt to SFO. I was in business 1st in the upper deck. There are only 20 passengers up top, 2 flight attendants to take care of any needs and a really wide aisle. It was very quiet and the 2 flight attendants were attentive. This segment was much better than the 777 from Chicago to Frankfurt because of the upper deck on the 747. Too bad UA is phasing the queen out.
I had a bit of a layover in Frankfurt, and took advantage of my Gold* and the ticket to use Luftansa’s Senator lounge in the international terminal. I highly recommend this lounge, very large, not crowded, hot food, every kind of drink imaginable, very clean and some darkened sleep rooms if you need to catch a nap. This is head and shoulders better than the regular *alliance lounge, couldn’t get into the 1st class lounge but heard it’s even better.
“I sat with an empty wine glass and plastic trash on my console for four hours.”
Stop! This is bordering on the tragic!
Tim H says:
Merci for living the dream for all of us airport/aircraft/flying junkies. Even with all the deterioration of the experience, TSA security theatre, etc, I still have trouble sleeping the night before an overseas trip.
Eric Rudolph says:
Cool piece. Yes, a Lufthansa 74 biz class report next, please!
Msconduct says:
Thanks, this was really helpful. I belong to Air New Zealand’s “invitation only” forum (soooo exclusive!) and I don’t think when they set it up that they were expecting their frequent fliers to be swapping tips on which carriers were better than Air NZ. I learned there recently about how good Cathay is in business and, what’s more, they charge several thousand dollars less than Air NZ for travel to Europe. What with that and your good review: sold.
I was surprised at your characterisation of Singapore as the pinnacle of luxury: I’ve always thought of it as good but not all that. I quite like the wide seat because I can sit on it with my legs crossed yoga-style, which is comfy if inviting DVT, but people I’ve flown with have hated it because it’s so wide you can’t reach the armrests. And ugh, the horrible foot hole. So uncomfortable. And the way the console looms out at you gives me claustrophobia too. It’s better in the seats at the very front of the cabin for that reason, and on some planes they have a little mini-cabin of two rows only which feels nice and private.
Thanks for the interesting and, as always, well written article.
Being a fearful flyer – bordering on phobic (things are improving, though, thanks to a seminar in Geneva combined with your book:)- I’m disappointed to hear that even in some of these ‘above the cut’ Airlines, walk-throughs by FA are rare. For the same reason, I disagree with your opinion regarding announcements from the cockpit and the cabincrew. During flights in Europe, they practically don’t say a word. From your perspective, I understand that this might be a good thing, but for a fearful flyer like me, a bit of chatter from the cockpit can feel very reassuring. Once, on a flight from Geneva to Madrid, the pilote or first officer actually pronounced the words ‘so just sit back, relax and enjoy’ and it helped me snap out of my mounting panic and feel more calm! That is not to say that there should be ‘incessant announcements’.
Lastly, I agree with John, it would be interesting to have some reporting for those of us who unfortunately won’t be flying business class on a regular basis.
I’m not talking about “chatter from the cockpit, which, so long as it’s informative (flight time, weather, etc) I have no problem with. I’m talking about the long, flowery cabin announcements. Of course you want to greet your customers, prepare them for takeoff and landing, and, later, wish them a nice day, but it’s how these salutations are delivered. They’re incredibly tedious.
As to reports from economy class, here’s one, anyway:
https://www.askthepilot.com/economy-class-done-right/
chandelle says:
Patrick, I smiled as you mention ‘rude’ somewhere in that section about QR, because it’s not par for the course at all given that you’re caucasian who’re generally fawned upon by the stewardesses. It’s risibly ill-disguised, actually.
I’ll never forget the story of my Indian colleague who boarded his Kuwait Airways flight at Kuwait City. He reached his economy class seat to discover a Brit seated there already. A quick check revealed that they had both indeed been allocated the same seat. When this was pointed out, the stewardess profusely apologized, ensured that my colleague got the seat and politely upgraded the Brit to business class. I wouldn’t want to term it racism and make it seem worse than it is but there’s a certain something about ethnicities and airlines in the Middle East that’s so ineffable that you ought to be tawny and live it to experience it. Ask me! 🙂
Dave T says:
Racism? A “certain something”? Hardly. Seeing as how this man’s country helped liberate this airline’s country from under the grip of the brutal aggressor, Iraq, I’d say he should actually have been upgraded to first class.
What did India ever do to help Kuwait?
PanDNewZealand says:
Hello Chandelle, I struggle to understand your conclusion that the described situation was/is “ineffable”. Priority to the purchased product was given to a “colored” person over a “white” person. Isn’t this exactly the result persons of your ilk aspire to achieve?
Leslie in Oregon says:
Very interesting. Forty years ago, Cathay Pacific first class was rated best passenger experience in the world, with Singapore Airlines #2, in an informal but large survey of Pan Am crew (flight and cabin). (Pan Am was excluded as an option.)
zafar manzoor says:
Extraordinary observations. I must appreciate.
Top Management can learn a lot from these views.
David Grossblat says:
Thanks Patrick for a great piece. As always, I welcome – and appreciate – your derision of the A380, a plane whose exterior appears to need a lancing in order to return to its actual size. I recently flew on LH’s A380 from FRA to JNB in biz. LH is professional from start to finish – from loading to inflight meals, to setting up the chair for sleeping, and all of it done crisply and with a real committment to service. Meals were good, if not memorable. But the FA’s oftened walked the aisles often to assist, frequently serving water during the night flight. Announcements were few and limited to German and English. Biz seats, however, are not wide enough for real comfort. Layout is 2-2-2, using additional space that might have allowed for seats to accomodate both arms when lying flat, reducing sleeping choices to draping one’s arm over oneself or sleeping on one’s side. While I was impressed by LH’s reliability and punctuality, I was underwhelmed by its lack of flourish. EK it certainly was not.
scott kirkpatrick says:
For airport lounges, you’ve got to try Istanbul (Ataturk, avoid the domestic airport). three floors, grills and kitchens going steadily at all hours producing tasty snacks. Great tables covered with teas, coffee of various types, cakes, pastries, bars (of course) a pool table and a library… I fly United and the various European Star carriers, all of which are at least partly owned by Lufthansa, except for Turkish, which stands out. The equipment is old, the seats are not so great, but the lounges in Europe are special.
flymike says:
Thanks for writing that. If nothing else it proves that the grass always looks greener on the other side.
I recently rode United SFO-Tokyo and back, and while it wasn’t perfect, or even as nice as I expected, it was similar to your experiences. And I didn’t hear a screaming baby even once.
erap says:
“Asian” here being just Japan, Korea, HK, Taiwan, Singapore…
I’m guessing you wouldn’t love the airport experience in most parts (non-primary airports) of India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines etc.
gregorylent says:
china vs america, in air travel .. china is so much easier .. of course, they are not bombing half a dozen countries, and so don’t need to guard against self-created enemies
Tod Davis says:
If you are looking at the Australian carriers then maybe you should be looking at Virgin Australia too. Unfortunately i have never flown any business class in my life but if domestic economy is anything to go by then Virgin could be better than Qantas
Wandering Justin says:
Australians love to hate Qantas, but I’d be thrilled if any U.S. carrier consistently matched it. They crews are cheerful to the point of exuberant.
WildaBeast says:
Agreed. I visited Australia in 2012. While long haul economy is probably a notch better on Qantas compared to their American competitors (the amenity kits including eye shades, toothpaste, and a toothbrush were a nice touch), it was on the domestic side where the difference was most striking.
On JetStar from Sydney to Melbourne one of Australia’s low cost carriers, the service felt like a typical domestic flight on a US legacy — flight attendants came through once offering a complementary beverage.
Then I flew Qantas from Darwin to Sydney a few weeks later. The flight was on a 737-800. Echoing what Patrick said in his post, a city the size of Darwin would probably be served mostly by regional jets (Granted, the distance involved probably precluded the use of an RJ in this case). As this was a redeye flight, there was a pillow and blanket on every seat. The plane was equipped with an entertainment system that rivaled that on my long haul flights. We were served a cold breakfast before landing. I think the Australians were disappointed that it wasn’t a hot breakfast, but I would be happy to get service half as good on a 4 hour domestic flight in economy class in the US.
BHill says:
You say the Qatar business class lounge is still under construction. This is not correct or accurate at all. The new business class lounge in Doha has been open since August 2014, or about 10 full month now. Only the First class lounge is still under construction. Strange your report is so factually inaccurate with regards to this point.
I said that it was under construction at the time of my flight. The lounge was not yet open and they were offering vouchers, exactly as I described. This was late last summer.
The other flights all took place within the past few months. The ones with EK and SQ were only days ago.
Jim Houghton says:
You might want to revisit the very first sentence of the section about Qatar, especially that bit at the end with the little curvy things around it. Once you’ve been here a while, you’ll know that Patrick DOESN’T MAKE mistakes. :^ )
Kevin Brady says:
Pretty interesting Patrick,
I remain a bit envious as I used to be able to fly them all, but will live vicariously thru you for now, or until someone wants to buy me tickets so I can test all the service. Airways magazine has someone do that and I can’t image anyone more qualified than you. Or maybe me.
I have to say I was bit shocked by the inattentive service, especially Singapore. And not shocked like Renault at Cafe Americain. Truly shocked. Most of my flying was in the 90’s and 2000-2010 and it sounds like SQ has come downhill. They were the best, understated, elegant, impeccable service, and the beautiful “Singapore Girls.” Cathay and JAL were also excellent, and picking one of the three was splitting hairs. I did find that JAL’s business class was not nearly as good as the others mentioned but their first class was outstanding, maybe the best I’ve ever flown on. Alas now they have gone to mostly two-class service. And yes, I would put the first class service of Qantas, the old Swissair, and Lufthansa (excellent on the one flight I took) right up there. British Airways, their First Class had the original pod seats and they had the best liquor in the sky. I once was served a $295 bottle of rare scotch. The FA said, “Yyour holy water, sir.”
But I am reminiscing. Patrick, you must be lonely, don’t you need a traveling companion?
I’m curious to know how many different airlines you have flown on now? I notice that on this page and on your Facebook page you frequently write about or post pictures from flights you have taken on different airlines.
I’ve always thought about making a list. So here let me give it a try. Keep in mind, though, that many of these were a long time ago. My flight with Air Canada, for example, was in 1982. Around a third these carriers are now defunct or were merged away. In no special order, and excluding regionals and commuters:
American, Delta, United, Northwest, TWA, Pan Am, Eastern, Continental, Piedmont, Aloha, USAir/Airways, Southwest, JetBlue, ValuJet, Trump Shuttle, New York Air, Air Canada, AeroMexico, Cayman Airlines, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, SAS, TAP, Aeroflot, Sabena, Icelandair, South African, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, All Nippon, JAL, Qantas, Thai, Asiana, EVA Air, Royal Brunei, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Sri Lankan, Bangkok Airways, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Aeropostal (Venezuela), Rutaca (Venezuela), AeroRepublica (Colombia), Sky Airline (Chile), Austral (Argentina), Fawcett (Peru), LAN Peru, Aeroamericana (Peru), SAETA (Ecuador), PLUNA (Uruguay), Turkish, EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc, El Al, Air Malta.
Notice how many of the big European airlines are missing. I’ve never flown KLM, Alitalia, Iberia or Swiss.
No Western Airlines? I still remember when they got their B720s and later the DC10s. But I miss the Lockheed Electra most of all.
Quite a list – I’ve only been on 22 of the ones you have been on but 38 others you haven, of which 24 are out of business or merged. Together ours would be quite a list – I’ve also not flown on Iberia, Alitalia, Sabena, Thai, Air India. But you have been on many more obscure or smaller carriers than I have. Prinnair was quite an experience when the mechanics had a gripe with management they put sand in a full tank, and one time between SJU-STT I swear our pilot was playing dog fight with another Prinnair plane. Thank God our pilot won 🙂
Prinair, it was called. Puerto Rico International Airlines. I remember them well. They flew a real rara avis, the de Havilland (Riley) DH.114 Heron, a 17-seater with four piston engines!
I remember, during a trip to San Juan with my parents and my sister in 1980, all the Herons lined up on the apron. Prinair painted each one a different color.
You should put together and airline quiz – Ill bet you know some obscure facts that few other do – I did that with some of my airline friends, mostly about defunct airlines from the 70’s and 80’s such as Ozark, Empire, Hughes Airwest, Capitol, et al.
P- you have never flown on Eastern? that would be a big surprise as they had a strong schedule out of Logan
I did quizzes two or three times when I was writing for Salon. The problem is that everyone cheats and uses Google. It’s almost impossible to concoct a Google-proof quiz these days.
Did I forget to include Eastern on my list? I flew Eastern several times. 727, L-1011, A300. I’ll add them in. I also forgot EVA Air, I notice.
I have eleven of Patrick’s, as well as Braniff, Swissair, Mexicana, and the original Frontier. Do MATS, MAC, TAC Air, HUEYs with the 101st Airborne and 25th Infantry divisions, and a Birddog in the 8th Infantry count?
I note you have none of the Virgin family. That’s a shame. Domestically, Virgin America is my strong preference. And when I go to Europe, it is usually Virgin Atlantic — yes, business class. Based on your descriptions, it sounded on par with the others; Skytrax does rate it ahead of Emirates and Cathay Pacific.
And, if you’ve not seen this site, may I recommend http://www.flightmemory.com/ ? I don’t recall all the airlines I’ve flown, I let it do it for me. (Lake Central was the first, back in 1965. Smallest was Air Excel from ARK to SEU; the pilot put me in the back and told me the door didn’t latch well, could I hold it closed? )
No Alaska Airlines on your list, in my limited experience traveling internally in the USA Alaska was head and shoulders above anyone else for service
Old Bitsmasher says:
OK, I’ll take a crack at it. First commercial flight, Summer 1961. Western Electra OAK-LAX, BOAC 707 over the Pole to London. And from then:
Boxing the compass: North Central, Northeast, Eastern, Southern, Southwest, Western (I wonder who got all those autographed celebrity photo from the LAX lounge), America West, Northwest.
Transcontinentals: Continental (“Proud Bird with the Golden Tail”), National (“Fly Me, I’m …”), American, United, Delta, Braniff, TWA, USAir.
Regionals: Hughes AirWest, Capitol, Midway, Golden West, Allegheny (white knuckles through Ernest Gann country on those damned BAC 111s), Mohawk (ditto), Republic, Ozark, PSA (oh, man, the FAs), Piedmont, Trans Texas AKA Texas Treetops (ditto on the FAs), Desert Sun (which once sold the copilot seat at Lancaster on an Inyokern to LAX flight).
International: Pan Am, Lufthansa, Alitalia, Sabena, SAS, KLM, Swissair, BOAC, BA, BEA, JAL.
Oddball: SFO Helicopters, C&M (Charlie and Mike) LAX to Inyokern.
Which I reckon as 41. Plus USAF: C-47, C-119, T-29 (Affectionately known as the “707” because it took seven hours and seven minutes to fly from Randolph to Andrews AFBs. Which I did a lot.)
And no, I’ve never watched Mad Men. I don’t have to. I was there 🙂
Oops, forgot Air Canada, once, Ottowa to LA.
Now that you’ve added EAL and Eva (you’ve got Eva twice) you top me on airlines flown 61-60, but only 23 common between us. You haven’t flown Hawaiian? I didn’t count NY Airways as they are only helicopters (I’ve flown on 6 different helicopter companies, but don’t count them) a Bombardier corporate jet and Challenger which I don’t count, and one hot air balloon, which crash landed as the basket flipped over. I always regret not taking Fawcett Airlines where I was invited by a sales rep on a fam trip (one of the cutest girls I’ve ever seen) and we were to take a three hour “cruise” down the Amazon to a remote site where we would need mosquito nets, see piranha (the thought of them gives me the willies), and the deepest part of the jungle. Probably on the African Queen. I’ve only been to 41 countries though. I need to get moving. Maybe 42 if you count Vatican City, which I believe is a country, the smallest in the world.
Have you been to all 50 states? My friend John has. I’m missing Alaska, New Mexico and the Dakotas. you should do all 50 before you are 50. too late for me. but overall, not bad for someone who isn’t a pilot?
I’ll fix the EVA Air dupe. And shoot, I forgot to include New York Air. They were one of Lorenzo’s airlines. Mid-1980s. They flew DC-9s and MD-80s and maybe a 737 or two, I can’t remember. Their air traffic control call sign was “Apple.”
I’m not sure I would ever take much notice of the Skytrax ratings. Certainly in Europe, there are a few 4* airlines that do not deserve to be rated higher than 3* American carriers.
I suspect that for some people asked, giving their “national flag carrier” a high rating would be matter of national pride.
Hey, I’m sad to hear about your not-as-glamorous experience on Singapore Airlines. But by the sounds of it, it was probably just one bad flight. They all happen, but now I am interested in trying Cathay, (I’m from Australia so it’ll be pretty effective.)
Good job Patrick as always.
Colin Seftel says:
I enjoyed the article. Of the carriers you reported on, I have only flown Emirates in business and my experience exactly matched yours.
Regarding your comments on the Skytrax awards, remember that they are based on all classes of travel and I suspect, give more weight to the feedback they get from passengers in coach.
My most recent flight in business class was ORD-LHR on American, and I was very pleasantly surprised! While the seating in their B772 doesn’t match the airlines you reviewed, the cabin service was excellent. The fillet steak I ordered on the recommendation of the flight attendant was restaurant quality – the first time I have ever been served an unruined steak on a flight. Finally, the Bose headphones, which I haven’t seen on any other airline, are truly amazing for their noise elimination (not reduction) ability and the studio-quality sound.
That’s a good point about SkyTrax. I think U.S. airlines have come a long way in coach as well, but the European and Asian carriers probably have the edge. Some of them, at any rate. In the past couple of years I’ve flown economy on Korean, Thai, All Nippon, JAL, Royal Brunei, China Airlines, Sri Lankan, Emirates and SAS — and probably one or two others I’m forgetting. On the whole these experiences were SLIGHTLY better than what I’d get on my own airline. Emirates and Korean were the best. SAS was terrible. Again though, it can really vary with the route and aircraft type.
Ma Zhenguo says:
My experience of flying long-haul economy on Delta was much, much better than the (overrated?) one on Cathay Pacific. But, like you said, it varies a lot depending on route etc.
But I have to admit I had very low expectations about Delta and very high expectations about Cathay before, so my opinion is probably biased (a bit at least).
You can save yourself Lufthansa, it is not all that great. Try air Canada instead, in the 787.
As for eco, aren’t they all the same anyways apart from movie selection? Art last in my experience that is the case.
That was interesting.
Now do some reporting for the 99% of us who will never fly in business class on a long-haul flight.
Tell people who are going to St. Louis or Seattle with an economy ticket about which airlines are the least painful.
Does anybody give you a bag of peanuts, anymore? Who charges you the least for things like breathing? Who has the least-small seats?
Haha. This is like asking whether you would prefer the rack, or the iron maiden.
Thank you John for representing the common people.
I suppose I could have gotten up and asked for something to drink, but the slime in front of me didn’t look any more tempting when it was hot than when it cooled to cabin temperature. On the return flight, I had to ask 3 times to get the scotch I was hoping for before the meal, ending up with it as dessert.
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Home > The AXELOS Blog > Built on ITIL: ITIL – the tool that just keeps giving
By Barry Corless
Adopt and adapt, Career progression, IT service management (ITSM), ITIL, Service management, Training
My first three days in a new job with a training company just before the Millennium comprised the ITIL® Foundation course. Those three days changed my career.
After the course I realized ITIL was what I’d been seeking during my 15 years working in IT. The course made such a big impression on me – and not least because the trainer (Steve Mann) delivered it with such passion and belief; something that has always remained with me.
And what I learned helped me to build a team of service management trainers and consultants whose own careers have progressed to ever-bigger and better things. So, you could say I was sold on ITIL and ITSM from the very beginning.
Training people in ITIL
ITIL Foundation courses bring – for the trainees – a mixture of responses: not knowing much about it, they can question whether it’s applicable to them. However, each one has a “button” that just needs pressing to turn them on to ITIL.
Once they get to know the tools available and what they all do, people start to see the relevance. By day two of the training, they start using ITIL one-liners and jokes: when people are making jokes about ITIL and ITSM, I know they’re getting it!
But perhaps more than that is understanding one of ITIL’s mantras: adopt and adapt – recognizing the right tool to use in the right place and in the right way. You don’t have to “do it by the book”; it’s about what works for you and your customer based on best practice.
The fact that ITIL is a framework gives you the ability to adapt it to many situations. Therefore, ITIL is applicable equally to a historical, on-premise mainframe system as it is to a server-less cloud environment today. It’s the same framework, but used differently. There are certain underlying principles that remain the same: for example, ITIL v1 (pre-2000) said it was a good idea to test a change before putting it live. In 2018, it’s still a good idea – though now it happens in an automated tool chain and you might be calling it DevOps!
Likewise basing your IT decisions on business priorities and the value to be delivered: these things never go away and neither will their place in ITIL.
Building success stories with ITIL
I’ve worked with both individuals and companies that have used ITIL to inspire successful outcomes. What it’s done is give people the confidence and the “spark” to go further in service management.
One person I trained in ITIL moved from working in a university IT department to an academic faculty and is now lecturing in ITSM at higher education level.
Others have made the reverse journey and gone from service management lecturing back into industry and been a roaring success, working for international companies including Disney and Barclays.
The common thread is people being successful in the way they deliver service management to customers and developing a passion for it.
The ITIL training and certification journey
IT professionals will find an ITIL Foundation class answers certain questions. But after six months back in the workplace, the extra knowledge they have creates double the number of questions they had originally.
This is where they get a thirst for best practice knowledge and ongoing training and certification in ITIL. Knowing more and more of the theory enables them to go back and disrupt existing approaches for the good of the customer. It has long been a principle of mine that you can only disrupt that which you understand. Adapting things which you don’t understand is guessing!
My own ITIL journey has led me to other ‘best’ practices including DevOps, SIAM and Agile and I’ve become a great advocate of knitting best practices together. However, service management remains firmly at the core and I still believe that, used correctly, ITIL best practice works.
Having a service mindset is vital as organizations start to automate their processes. They are still serving a customer in one way or another while the available technology underpins this. And technology still needs to be managed, with artificial intelligence having to learn from somewhere.
ITIL continues to be a tool in service management toolkit, doing as much for you now as it did 20 years ago.
Read more AXELOS blogs by Barry Corless
More than meets the I: How ITIL makes a difference in Mergers and Acquisitions activity
Why problem management in an agile environment is key in 2017
ITIL® Practitioner - Be Transparent
Using ITIL® Practitioner to solve challenges of ITSM
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In addition to giving AYSO members a special discount on E-Z UP products, this partnership gives AYSO families the chance to step up their team spirit by having the ability to create cool, customized shelter canopies for their specific teams. With a customized shelter on the field, players can have a sense of motivation and pride.
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Mark Benton to star as Edna Turnblad in 2013 UK and Ireland tour of smash hit musical HAIRSPRAY
Stage and screen star MARK BENTON will lead the company of the award-winning musical comedy HAIRSPRAY when it embarks on a UK and Ireland tour next year. Mark will play the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna in the show, with further casting to be announced soon.
Mark Benton is one of the country’s most loved and recognisable television actors with roles in programmes as diverse as Early Doors, Eureka Street, Catterick, Second Coming, City Lights, Booze Cruise, Land Girls, and The Street. He can currently be seen as Chalky in the BBC series Waterloo Road. On stage he has appeared in work at the National Theatre, the Old Vic, the Lyric Hammersmith, the Donmar Warehouse, the Royal Court and the RSC.
Mark Benton, Hairspray’s new Edna Turnblad, said:
“I can't wait to start Hairspray, it's going to be amazing fun and an interesting challenge for me as it's my first adventure into the world of musicals...that I get to go on that adventure playing a Baltimore housewife is an added bonus! As a musical I think it has everything, great songs, great script, really interesting story and lots and lots of laughs...I hope!”
Rebecca Quigley, MD of Stage Entertainment, Hairspray’s producer said:
“Just the mention of Hairspray guarantees a huge smile from anyone you talk to and we felt it was high time that people across the country get to see Tracy, Edna, Wilbur and the gang again. Hairspray is one of the most warm-hearted, positive and joyous musicals I’ve had the pleasure of working on and the smiles have got even bigger now we know our cast will be lead by the incalculably talented Mark Benton”
It’s 1962, the 50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion – dancing. She wins a spot on the local TV dance programme, The Corny Collins Show and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetting hair-hopper like Tracy get her massively shy Mom out of the apartment, beat evil Amber to be crowned Miss Hairspray, integrate Corny’s show for good AND win the heart of local heartthrob Link Larkin, all without denting her super high ‘do’? If anyone can, Tracy can!
The musical HAIRSPRAY opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on October 2007, recouping its entire capitalisation in record-breaking time. The show received universal critical acclaim and smash hit business and eventually played more than 1000 performances to well over 1 million people. At the 2008 Olivier Awards, HAIRSPRAY won Best Musical, as well as a further three awards from a record breaking eleven nominations. The show has also won Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards, the Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers Choice awards, the Critics’ Circle Awards and the Variety Club Showbiz Awards. It embarked on its first UK tour in 2010 playing to nearly ¾ million people in sold out houses across Britain. Further afield the show has played at venues around the world, including six years on Broadway, and won more than 40 major theatre awards.
2013 UK and Ireland tour dates
MANCHESTER LOWRY: 11 - 23 Feb
SUNDERLAND EMPIRE: 4 - 6 Mar
BRADFORD ALHAMBRA: 12 - 23 Mar
MILTON KEYNES: 1 - 6 Apr
SOUTHAMPTON MAYFLOWER: 9 - 20 Apr
LIVERPOOL EMPIRE: 22 - 27 Apr
KING'S THEATRE GLASGOW: 7 - 18 May
BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME: 21 May - 1 June
GRAND OPERA HOUSE BELFAST: 4 - 15 June
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE: 18 - 29 June
NOTTINGHAM THEATRE ROYAL: 2 - 13 Jul
BORD GÁIS ENERGY THEATRE DUBLIN: 16 Jul - 3 Aug
BRISTOL HIPPODROME: 6 - 17 Aug
LEEDS GRAND THEATRE: 20 - 31 Aug
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE: 3 - 14 Sep
HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE ABERDEEN: 16 - 21 Sep
NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL: 24 - 29 Sep
Official website www.hairspraythetour.com
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Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent
Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.
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Bank of Canada announces finalists for the third annual Governor’s Challenge
The Bank of Canada today announced the finalists for the 2017–18 edition of The Governor’s Challenge, a competition in which university students simulate the role of advisor to the Bank’s Governing Council.
November 28, 2017 Financial System Review - Press Conference (Webcasts) - November 2017
Press conference by Governor Stephen S. Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins. (11:30 (ET) approx.).
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Vulnerabilities in the Canadian financial system remain elevated, but elements for improvement are emerging
The high level of household indebtedness and housing market imbalances remain the most important vulnerabilities identified by the Bank of Canada in its Financial System Review (FSR), published today. While these vulnerabilities are still elevated, improving economic conditions and recent changes to housing policy should support an easing of these vulnerabilities over time.
Bank of Canada and Bank of Korea sign currency swap agreement
The Bank of Canada and the Bank of Korea today announced a standing bilateral liquidity swap arrangement, effective immediately.
Statement on the Nomination of a New Federal Reserve Chair
The Bank of Canada congratulates Jerome Powell on his nomination as the new Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Opening Statement before the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce
Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce Ottawa, Ontario
Content Type(s): Press, Speeches Topic(s): Inflation and prices, Monetary Policy, Potential output, Recent economic and financial developments, Sectoral balance sheet, Transmission of monetary policy
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Ottawa, Ontario
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Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement
Opening Statement Stephen S. Poloz, Carolyn A. Wilkins Ottawa, Ontario
Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.
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Loan | Dan Sweeney joins Hampton & Richmond Borough
Dan Sweeney has joined Hampton and Richmond Borough on an initial 28-day loan.
He joined the Bees from Maidstone United last season and went on to make four first team appearances. The 23-year-old re-joins the National League South and could make his debut for Hampton in the FA Cup against Truro City tomorrow.
Everyone at Barnet wishes Dan the best of luck at Hampton & Richmond Borough.
Dan Sweeney
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232 total incidents tagged with Probation Violation
166(a)(4) PC
San Bruno - 2001-0666
Cornell Brown (9/17/84, San Francisco) was placed under arrest & booked into jail for violation of 166 (a)(4) PC.
11359 H&S, 1203.2 PC- Arrest
Fruitvale - 2001-0585
Alexander, Calvin (10/26/97, Fairfield) was arrested at the Fruitvale Station on the listed charges. Alexander was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Narcotics Probation Violation
Sunday, Jan. 12, 11:45 AM
148(a)(1)PC, 1203.2 PC- Arrest
South Hayward - 2001-0482
Parker, James(07/09/94, Oakland) was contacted at the South Hayward Station and arrested on the listed charges. Parker was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Resisting Arrest Probation Violation
Friday, Jan. 10, 7:44 AM
11359 H&S, 1203.2PC Arrest
Brandon Ferguson (12/31/86, Oakland) was arrested on the above listed charges. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Monday, Jan. 06, 10:06 AM
243(b) PC, 21310 PC, 1203.2 PC, 11364 H&S, Prohibition Order- Arrest
West Oakland - 2001-0179
Gamer, Curtis(01/18/90,Oakland) was contacted at the West Oakland Station on the listed charges. Gamer was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Prohibition Order Issued Weapon Assault/Battery Probation Violation
148(a)(1)PC, 1203.2 PC, 11350(a) H&S
Arrest- Civic Center Station - 2001-0122
Gonzales, Christen(11/20/95, San Francisco) was contacted at Civic Center Station and was arrested on the listed charges. Gonzales was booked into San Francisco County Jail.
General Narcotics Resisting Arrest Probation Violation
459 Pc, 466Pc, 1203.2Pc
Walnut Creek - 2102-0052
Neely, Antonio(11/29/95, Martinez)was contacted at the Walnut Creek Station and arrested on the listed on-view charges. Neely was booked into Martinez Detention Facility.
General Auto Theft/Burglary Burglary Tools Probation Violation
Thursday, Jan. 02, 11:30 AM
11350 H&S, 11364 H&S, 485 PC, 1203.2 PC- Arrest
Hughes, Brian(07/14/90, Hayward) was contacted at Fremont Station and arrested on the listed charges. Hughes was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Narcotics Possession of Stolen Property Probation Violation Possession of Paraphernalia
647(a) PC, 1203.2 PC
San Francisco International Airport - 1912-1726
Luis Reneteria (2/15/91, San Francisco) was placed under arrest & booked into jail for 647(a) PC & 1203.2 PC.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8:35 PM
487(c) PC, 496 PC, 1203.2 PC
Balboa Park - 1912-1721
A male juvenile was booked into the San Mateo Juvenile Hall for 487(c) PC, 496 PC and 1203.2 PC.
Theft From Person Possession of Stolen Property Probation Violation
Arrest- 496(a)PC, 485PC, 530.5(c)(1)PC, 484(g)PC, 1203.2PC, 11364 H&S, 11378 H&S
12/20/19-0846 Hours Lee, James (12/10/79,San Francisco)was contacted at the Fremont Station and arrested on the listed charges. Lee was transported and booked into Fremont City Jail.
Friday, Dec. 20, 6:37 PM
Velez, Carlos(01-19-87, San Francisco) was contacted at Civic Center Station and arrested on 2 outstanding felony warrants and various additional drug charges. Velez was also charged with providing false identification to law enforcement and a probation violation. Velez was transported and booked into the San Francisco County Jail.
Warrant Arrest General Narcotics False Identification Probation Violation
Thursday, Dec. 19, 7:20 AM
647(a)PC, 314.1PC, 1203.2PC Arrest
Dajaun Copes (2/3/97, Transient) was arrested for the above listed violations. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Indecent Exposure Probation Violation
Monday, Dec. 16, 11:58 AM
166(a)(4)PC, 1203.2PC, 166/459PC
Watts, Virgil was contacted at the West Oakland Station and arrested on the listed charges. Watts was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Auto Theft/Burglary Violation of Court Order Burglary Tools Probation Violation
Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:24 AM
166(a)(4)PC, 1203.2PC
Hayes, Antonio(11/1/67,San Francisco) was contacted at the West Oakland Station and arrested on the listed charges. Hayes was transported and booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Violation of Court Order Probation Violation
Sunday, Dec. 08, 9:45 AM
1203.2 Pc/11364 H&S
MacArthur - 1912-0376
Michael Jones (2/21/92, Emeryville) was arrested and booked into the Santa Rita Jail for 1203.2PC and 11364 H&S.
General Narcotics Probation Violation Possession of Paraphernalia
Sunday, Dec. 08, 12:28 AM
594 PC/148(a)(1) PC/1203.2 PC
A male subject, Joshua Clay STIVERS (5/9/1981, Fremont), was taken into custody for the above charges and booked into Alameda County jail in Dublin.
Resisting Arrest Vandalism Probation Violation
Saturday, Nov. 30, 8:39 PM
11375(b)(1)H&S, 11379.2(a)H&S, 1203.2PC Arrest
Ashby - 1911-1499
Carlo Mazzaferro (12/21/00, San Francisco) was arrested on the above listed charges at the Ashby Station. He was booked into the Berkeley City Jail.
Friday, Nov. 29, 10:50 AM
529PC, 1203.2PC, 215PC, Arrest
Richmond - 1911-1347
Jarvis Handy (12/19/1988, Concord) was arrested on the above listed charges at 2234 Macdonald Rd in Richmond. Handy was transported and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility.
Carjacking False Identification Probation Violation
Monday, Nov. 25, 8:17 PM
1203.2PC, 11364 H&S Arrest
Joe L. Jones (4/25/81, San Francisco) was arrested for the above listed charges. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
Monday, Nov. 25, 11:49 AM
664/488PC, 466PC, 1203.2PC Arrest
Castro Valley - 1911-1312
Edward Kilgore (8/18/58, Oakland) was arrested on the above listed charges. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.
General Probation Violation
Monday, Nov. 25, 8:23 AM
1203.2(2) PC, Warrant Arrest
Renny, Paris(8/15/88 Oakland)was contacted at the Fremont Station and arrested on a probation violation, (1) NO BAIL warrant and (2) misdemeanor warrants totaling $14,000. Renny, was transported and booked into Fremont Jail.
Warrant Arrest General Probation Violation
Friday, Nov. 22, 2:48 PM
243(d) Arrest
Enemia Aguilars-Valasquez (6/13/1995 Oakland) was arrested for 243(d) PC and 1203.2(a). He was transported to Santa Rita Jail where he was booked.
General Assault/Battery Probation Violation
Tuesday, Nov. 05, 3:37 PM
602(u)(1)PC, 451PC(x4), 453(a)PC, 148.4(a)(1)PC, 1203.2PC, 11364 H&S- Prohibition Order Issued- Arrest
Ramos, John(9/17/85, Hayward) was contacted at the Lake Merritt Station and arrested on the listed charges. Ramos was issued a Prohibition Order, arrested and transported to Santa Rita Jail.
General Prohibition Order Issued Narcotics Hazardous Material Arson Probation Violation Possession of Paraphernalia
Saturday, Nov. 02, 11:07 AM
3056PC, 1203.2PC, 11364 H&S Arrest
Daly City - 1910-2020
Kenneth Smith (3/30/91, Transient) was arrested on the above listed charges at the Daly City Station. He was booked into the Redwood City Jail.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8:06 AM
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A dark, compelling new thriller from best-selling authors Sarah A. Denzil and Anni Taylor. Young backpackers Gemma and Hayley arrive at a remote fruit farm in Australia’s Northern Territory, out of money and desperate for work. The weeks go on, a blur of fruit picking, parties, campfires and wading beneath waterfalls in the nearby hot springs. Until the night the girls find themselves on a dark highway, bruised and bloodied. Senior Detective Bronwen McKay and psychologist Megan Arlotti question the terrified girls.
Écrit par Toni le 2019-10-31
If You Tell
A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
Auteur(s): Gregg Olsen
Narrateur(s): Karen Peakes
After more than a decade, when sisters Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek hear the word mom, it claws like an eagle’s talons, triggering memories that have been their secret since childhood. Until now. For years, behind the closed doors of their farmhouse in Raymond, Washington, their sadistic mother, Shelly, subjected her girls to years of unimaginable abuse, degradation, torture, and psychic terrors. Through it all, Nikki, Sami, and Tori developed a defiant bond that made them far less vulnerable than Shelly imagined.
Couldn’t put it down. Read it right through to the end
Écrit par JOY le 2019-12-14
Auteur(s): Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrateur(s): Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer, Autres
Daisy is a girl coming of age in LA in the late '60s, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it’s the rock and roll she loves most. By the time she’s 20, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne.
Don't skip this book!
Écrit par Kait le 2019-06-22
Auteur(s): Stephen Chbosky
Narrateur(s): Christine Lakin
Single mother Kate Reese is on the run. Determined to improve life for her and her son, Christopher, she flees an abusive relationship in the middle of the night with her child. Together, they find themselves drawn to the tight-knit community of Mill Grove, Pennsylvania. It's as far off the beaten track as they can get. Just one highway in, one highway out. At first, it seems like the perfect place to finally settle down. Then Christopher vanishes. For six awful days, no one can find him. Until Christopher emerges from the woods at the edge of town, unharmed but not unchanged.
A horror that takes forever.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Auteur(s): Alix E. Harrow
Narrateur(s): January LaVoy
In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place. Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure, and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world, and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.
An imaginative story, beautifully told.
Écrit par Robyn le 2019-10-04
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Auteur(s): Fiona Barton
Narrateur(s): Susan Duerden, Fiona Hardingham, Nicholas Guy Smith, Autres
When two 18-year-old girls go missing in Thailand, their families are thrust into the international spotlight - desperate, bereft, and frantic with worry. What were the girls up to before they disappeared? Journalist Kate Waters always does everything she can to be first to the story, first with the exclusive, first to discover the truth - and this time is no exception. But she can't help thinking of her own son, whom she hasn't seen in two years, when he left home to travel.
unreal!
Écrit par shan le 2019-06-04
The Great Believers
Auteur(s): Rebecca Makkai
Narrateur(s): Michael Crouch
In 1985, Yale Tishman, the development director for an art gallery in Chicago, is about to pull off an amazing coup, bringing in an extraordinary collection of 1920s paintings as a gift to the gallery. Yet as his career begins to flourish, the carnage of the AIDS epidemic grows around him. One by one, his friends are dying, and after his friend Nico's funeral, the virus circles closer and closer to Yale himself. Soon the only person he has left is Fiona, Nico's little sister.
The most beautiful book I’ve read to date
Écrit par Utilisateur anonyme le 2019-12-19
Auteur(s): Mona Awad
Narrateur(s): Sophie Amoss
Samantha Heather Mackey couldn't be more of an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at New England's Warren University. A scholarship student who prefers the company of her dark imagination to that of most people, she is utterly repelled by the rest of her fiction writing cohort - a clique of unbearably twee rich girls who call each other "Bunny", and seem to move and speak as one. But everything changes when Samantha receives an invitation to the Bunnies' fabled "Smut Salon"....
Écrit par Bookie le 2019-08-19
Auteur(s): Chandler Baker
Narrateur(s): Almarie Guerra
Makes you think & reflect.
Écrit par Brenda Markin le 2019-08-08
The Night Olivia Fell
Auteur(s): Christina McDonald
Narrateur(s): Kelly Burke, Laurel Lefkow
In the vein of Big Little Lies and Reconstructing Amelia comes an emotionally charged domestic suspense novel about a mother unraveling the truth behind how her daughter became brain-dead. And pregnant.
Something in the Water
Auteur(s): Catherine Steadman
Narrateur(s): Catherine Steadman
4 out of 5 stars 1 050
Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with big plans. Passionately in love, they embark on a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, where they enjoy the sun, the sand, and each other. Then, while scuba diving in the crystal blue sea, they find something in the water....
brutally obvious and drawn out
Écrit par Jamie le 2018-08-09
New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
An ordinary town is transformed by a mysterious illness that triggers perpetual sleep in this mesmerizing novel from the bestselling author of The Age of Miracles.
"Stunning." (Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven)
"A startling, beautiful portrait of a community in peril." (Entertainment Weekly)
Named One of the Best Books of the Year by Glamour • Real Simple • Good Housekeeping
One night in an isolated college town in the hills of Southern California, a first-year student stumbles into her dorm room, falls asleep - and doesn't wake up. She sleeps through the morning, into the evening. Her roommate, Mei, cannot rouse her. Neither can the paramedics, nor the perplexed doctors at the hospital. When a second girl falls asleep, and then a third, Mei finds herself thrust together with an eccentric classmate as panic takes hold of the college and spreads to the town. A young couple tries to protect their newborn baby as the once-quiet streets descend into chaos. Two sisters turn to each other for comfort as their survivalist father prepares for disaster.
Those affected by the illness, doctors discover, are displaying unusual levels of brain activity, higher than has ever been recorded before. They are dreaming heightened dreams - but of what? Written in luminous prose, The Dreamers is a breathtaking and beautiful novel, startling and provocative, about the possibilities contained within a human life - if only we are awakened to them.
Praise for The Dreamers
"Walker's roving fictive eye by turns probes characters' innermost feelings and zooms out to coolly parse topics like reality versus delusion.... [It has] the perfect ambiguous frame for a tense and layered plot.”—O: The Oprah Magazine“[Walker’s] gripping, provocative novel should come with a warning: may cause insomnia." (People, Book of the Week)
"Powerful and moving...written with symphonic sweep." (The New York Times Book Review)
"2019's first must-read novel.... Alternately terrifying and moving...The Dreamers is overflowing with humanity." (Jezebel)
"This is an exquisite work of intimacy. Walker's sentences are smooth, emotionally arresting - of a true, ethereal beauty.... This book achieves [a] dazzling, aching humanity." (Entertainment Weekly)
©2019 Karen Thompson Walker (P)2019 Random House Audio
Ce que les critiques en disent
“Walker offers a novel bursting with ideas, probing the scary and tantalizing possibilities at the edges of our existence.” (USA Today)
“In The Dreamers, Karen Thompson Walker’s second novel, dreams are...both more dangerous and more powerful than the Greeks could have ever imagined.... Walker uses evocative language to describe the almost bewitching nature of contagion.” (The Washington Post)
“Richly imaginative and quietly devastating...Walker jolts the narrative with surprising twists, ensuring it keeps its energy until the end. This is a skillful, complex, and thoroughly satisfying novel about a community in peril.” (Publishers Weekly)
“[An] imaginative, disturbing, and ultimately spellbinding narrative, which asks provocative questions about our concepts of time and connection, and the bounds of possibility for life on Earth.” (Vogue)
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Narrator ruined it for me.
I liked this story however the Narrator wasnt my favourite, and kind of ruined the books experience for me.
I found myself getting confused as to if "the charactor" was speaking or if it was just their part of the story and I think the narrator was getting confused also...
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this book was a struggle to keep listening to and I found myself thinking about other things an awful lot. it also seems to have many similarities to a Stephen King novel called Sleeping Beauties. I kept waiting for something exciting to happen, and it never did. All in all not impressed.
Slow to start... I wasn’t sure if I would like it. But once things got going I couldn’t stop listening. Loved the attention to character development and how close it made me feel to the people in the story. Not your typical sci-fi contagion story, this is much more about the emotional experience of a spreading sickness.
Betsy A Alles
Because the voice was so good, we stayed with it. But, in the end we were even more disappointed because nothing seemed to reveal any surprising or even logical conclusions. We still really don’t know what the story was about and we wonder whether there’s any conclusion we can draw from it.
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Housepants97
I wanted to love this but...
I don’t know. She’s a beautiful writer & I love her sci fi gumption— I whipped through this book— but it didn’t stay with me like her first one did. Maybe because the story is told from
Multiple characters POV, maybe because it felt less realistic. Also— the title of the book is off. The Santa Ana Sleep or whatever the town was called would have been better. Same with her first novel, which I loved, but can’t remember the basic & forgettable title.
Joshua Abbott
Time is a flat circle.
This book had a lot of hype around it, and I was excited when it came out. Unfortunately it didn’t quite live up to expectations.
With prose like writing, and a flow akin to the scene in American Beauty with the plastic bag 😂, the book itself, is a pleasant experience.
However, if what made you excited about this book, was that it was going to tackle big ideas surrounding linear time, the memories that define us, and where those things intersect, you may want to skip it.
To put it another way; if you loved seasons 1 & 2 of HBO’s True Detective, then this book might be the thing for you. If you loved season 1, have a mug that reads “Time is a flat circle”, and didn’t like season 2, skip it. Instead I’d recommend Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy to scratch that “what even IS time/ memory/ identity itch”.
Long draw out
Very long boring story. Could not wait until the end. Not sure why it it on the best sellers list. The reader was ok but the story line not interesting
Boooooorrrrrriiiiinnggggg
I'm not sure if it's the narrator, the story, or both, but this book is like watching paint dry. The narrator reads soooo slowly, and the story is slow to develop. Not a good combination.
This is getting returned after about 3 hours of listening.
Avoid this book
This is a poor excuse for a book. Characters of no interest, story is depressing and boring at the same time. Narrator even seems to say “why did I sign up for this?” with each breath. Why was this book published and hyped?
NMwritergal
Snooze fest--bad pun but I did fall asleep...
...while listening.
I loved Walker's first book (The Age of Miracles) so much I read it twice. This one...too many characters, none of whom I cared about, most of whom were not well developed. And very little happened.
Audio narrator didn't help. The story was told at such a narrative remove and seemed clinical almost so the audio narrator's affected reading was annoying.
I didn't really care that I didn't get any answers about why sleeping sickness happened but a zillion possible answers for what happened while the sleepers were dreaming was worse than none at all. It was this, and/or this, and/or this, and this explanation came straight from and episode of Star Trek TNG, or it was this, and/or this...
MGRL
Would make a fantastic short story!
Have you read or heard Master Zhao: The Tale of an Ordinary Time Traveler? It's 96 minutes long and I'd like if it were a bit longer, but this story? dang I wish it were a lot shorter. I'm giving it three stars, but don't let that discourage you, I almost gave it 4.
This is a neat concept for a speculative fiction but I must admit it would be a far better short story or novella.
The representation of the dynamics of multiple partnerships, college life and siblings is introduced really well. Unfortunately the story gets drawn out and their individual stories are spread so thin that I did find it hard to have an emotional connection to any. Also, the "shy" "meek" "reluctant" Asian girl stereotype is so overdone.
From a medical thriller perspective the story has a few rather exciting moments, (I said "Oh Nooo," three times) but the anticipation at one point becomes cheap and over done.
Towards the end of the story there was three times I saw how the story could have freaking hit it out of the park...I got excited waiting for the twist...and then No! No twist. Just an ending that could have been reached Alot sooner.
Not what I expected
The summery was a little misleading, I thought it would be more of a mystery novel.
I am so pleasantly surprised at how beautiful this book was. Stunning metaphor and a gorgeous maze of visuals and storytelling made it a great listen.
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Christine McHolley
I’m an avid reader who appreciates those novels with slow layerings of plot and characterization; I do not need a fast plot or flashy characters in order to find a book satisfying. With that being said, this was one of the most boring books I have ever heard/read. The premise is really interesting but nothing ever happens in terms of a story arc. Many characters’ points of view are established and...yawn. Despite a great deal of time spent on them, I never came to care about any of the characters. At all.
I stubbornly refused to give up because I kept thinking that surely, something would happen - but it didn’t. It was a relief when it ended.
The narrator did a terrific job, however, especially considering what she had to work with.
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Résultats par narrateur "Milton Jones"
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10 à 20 heures
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Another Case of Milton Jones: Series 1-5
Auteur(s): Milton Jones
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Tom Goodman-Hill, Ben Willbond, Autres
Production originale
The man they call 'Britain’s Funniest Milton', Milton Jones, stars in his smash-hit Sony Award-winning comedy show, Another Case Of Milton Jones, costarring Tom Goodman-Hill (The Office, Humans), Ben Willbond (Horrible Histories), Dave Lamb (Come Dine With Me), Ingrid Oliver (Doctor Who) & Lucy Montgomery (Down the Line).
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Tom Goodman-Hill, Ben Willbond, Dave Lamb, Ingrid Oliver, Lucy Montgomery, full cast
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Prix: CDN$ 30,06
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The Very World of Milton Jones: Series 1-3
The Complete BBC Radio 4 Collection
Auteur(s): David Tyler
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Olivia Colman, Alexander Armstrong, Autres
Milton Jones, Milton Jones - so good, they named him. The most popular living comedian on Radio 4 and officially Britain's funniest Milton is here with the complete three series of his award-wining show that leapt from late night to prime time - a show which costars regular guests Alexander Armstrong ( Pointless, Armstrong & Miller), Dave Lamb (the voice of Come Dine with Me) and Joanna Scanlan ( The Thick of It, Getting On).
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Olivia Colman, Alexander Armstrong, Dave Lamb, full cast
The House Of Milton Jones
The Complete Series 1
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Olivia Colman, Tom Goodman-Hill
He's back - the man they call 'Britain's Funniest Milton', Milton Jones. And this time he's moved from his 'Very World' all the way to a house. The House Of Milton Jones is the sort of house where washing machines explode, ghost hunters hover and there's a wasp doing Tai Chi on the lawn.
The Very World of Milton Jones
Auteur(s): BBC Audiobooks
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Alexander Armstrong, Melanie Hudson
Milton Jones, Milton Jones, so good they named him. The third brand-spanking-new series of the grotesquely successful radio series returns to your dials. Contains all six episodes.
Another Case of Milton Jones: Complete Series 5
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones
The man they call 'Britain’s Funniest Milton' stars in his smash-hit Sony Award-winning show “Another Case of Milton Jones” co-starring Tom Goodman-Hill ('Ideal'), Lucy Montgomery ('Down The Line'), Margaret Cabourn-Smith ('Miranda'), Ben Willbond ('Horrible Histories'), Dan Tetsell ('Mongrels'), and Dave Lamb (the voice of 'Come Dine With Me') In each episode, Milton is a complete and utter expert at something - Astronomer, Diplomat, Undercover Journalist, Celebrity Gardener (!), Royal Speech Therapist or Lorry Driver....
Hello Milton Jones
The former Perrier Newcomer Nominee, Time Out Award Winner, and Comedy Store Regular, who has had six series on Radio 4, performs live Downstairs at the Kings Head. He uses words like conkers, cooking them in the vinegar of his mind, then bringing them down on the heads of his audience without warning.
Another Case of Milton Jones
The glorious return of the man they call "Britain's Funniest Milton". In each episode, Milton is a complete and utter expert at something: brilliant courtroom barrister, world explorer, inspirational mayor of London, championship jockey.
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones! Complete Series 2
6 Episodes of the BBC Radio 4 Comedy
Auteur(s): Dan Evans, James Cary, Milton Jones
Narrateur(s): Tom Goodman-Hill, Josie Lawrence, Milton Jones
The genius in the mad shirts from Mock the Week stars in his own series costarring Tom Goodman-Hill, Josie Lawrence, Ben Willbond and Dan Tetsell. Mention Milton Jones to most people and the first thing they think is, 'Help!' In this show he has decided to set himself up as a man who can help anyone anywhere - whether they need it or not. Because, in his own words, there's 'no problem too problemy'. So when you're close to the edge, then Milton can give you a push....
2 out of 5 stars 1 évaluation
BBC Radio 4 has a new star on its hands. No-one knows where he's from: "As a child, I always remember my father saying to me 'Son, to pay for your education your mother and I had to make a lot of sacrifices.' Because they were both druids." No-one can predict what he gets up to: "I'm not getting on with my yoga teacher at the moment...which frequently puts me in a very difficult position."
Milton Jones Live
Lion Whisperer Tour
The wacky comedian from Mock The Week performs live on stage on his best selling Lion Whisperer Tour. Full of the fantastic one-liners.
4 at the Store
Narrateur(s): Richard Ayoade, Ronnie Golden, Milton Jones
Global funny man Ross Noble hosts an evening of stand-out stand-up comedians from London's Comedy Store. These two programmes, first heard on BBC Radio 4, feature comedians including Richard Ayoade, Ronnie Golden, Milton Jones, Reginald D Hunter, Boothby Graffoe and Giorgio Serci and Dara O'Briain.
Here are episodes from the second series of the hit Radio 4 comedy. In each episode, Milton is a complete and utter expert at something: brilliant courtroom barrister, world explorer, inspirational mayor of London, championship jockey, and so on. And in each episode, with absolutely no ability or competence, he plunges into a big adventure with utterly funny results.
Universe Tour
Mock the Week panellist and 'Sultan' of the surreal, Milton Jones delivers some of the funniest one-liners ever recorded live on stage.
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Dave Lamb, Lucy Montgomery
Here's the glorious return of the man they call "Britain's Funniest Milton". In each episode, he bestrides the globe as an expert in his field - with no ability whatsoever. In this episode, Milton is elected mayor of London, plays Twister at the UN, hosts the Olympics, and floods Wandsworth.
Prix: CDN$ 4,91
Auteur(s): Milton Jones, James Cary
The Complete 3rd Series originally broadcast on Radio 4. Each week, Milton is a complete and utter expert at something: Brilliant Courtroom Barrister, World Explorer, inspirational Mayor of London, Championship Jockey...And each week, with absolutely no ability or competence, he plunges into a big adventure with utterly funny results....
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!
Complete Series 1
Narrateur(s): Tom Goodman-Hill, Josie Lawrence, Dan Tetsell, Autres
The man they call 'Britain’s Funniest Milton' stars in his new show Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones! co-starring Tom Goodman-Hill ( Mr Selfridge), Josie Lawrence ( Who’s Line Is It Anyway?), Ben Willbond ( Horrible Histories, Yonderland) and Dan Tetsell ( Mongrels). Mention Milton Jones to most people and the first thing they think is ‘Help!’. And in this show he has decided to set himself up as a man who can help anyone anywhere - whether they need it or not.
Narrateur(s): Tom Goodman-Hill, Josie Lawrence, Dan Tetsell, Be Willbon, Milton Jones
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Alexander Armstrong, Joanna Scanlan, Autres
In 1998, BBC Radio 4 found it had a new star on its hands. From the opening monologue ("You see when the boys in the playground found out that I had a potentially fatal allergy to peanuts, they used to shove me up against a wall and make me play Russian roulette with a bag of Revels") to the closing number ("Milton Jones, Milton Jones, so good they named him"), everything about the show was different, weird, and funny.
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Alexander Armstrong, Joanna Scanlan, Dave Lamb, Melanie Hudson, Sally Grace, Alistair McGowan
A brand new recording from the always brilliant Milton Jones. Funny, quirky and very likeable. Recorded live on his 2013 UK tour.
Another Case of Milton Jones: Series 4
In each episode, Milton is a complete and utter expert at something - test pilot, mathematician, travel mogul, cyclist, miner and weatherman - and in each episode, with absolutely no ability or competence, he plunges into a furiously funny and fast-paced adventure with utterly hilarious results.
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!: Complete Series 3
Auteur(s): James Cary, Dan Evans, Milton Jones
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Dan Tetsell, Tom Goodman-Hill, Autres
The man they call 'Britain’s Funniest Milton' and the genius in the mad shirts in Mock the Week stars in the third series of Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones! costarring Tom Goodman-Hill (Mr Selfridge, Humans), Josie Lawrence (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Ben Willbond (Horrible Histories, Yonderland) and Dan Tetsell (Mongrels). Mention Milton Jones to most people and the first thing they think is ‘help!’. And in this show he has decided to set himself up as a man who can help anyone anywhere - whether they need it or not. Because, in his own words, 'No problem too problemy'. So when you’re close to the edge, then Milton can give you a push....
Narrateur(s): Milton Jones, Dan Tetsell, Tom Goodman-Hill, full cast, Ben Willbond, Josie Lawrence
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Worthy of the Billionaire Trilogy
By: Krista Lakes
Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
Categories: Erotica, Fiction
Sometimes it's just a matter of being at the right place at the right time...
Claire Vanders waits for nothing. Once she's put her mind to something, there's nothing she can't accomplish. When she applies for a position at a big tech firm, she finds that a connection in her past propels her directly to the top. While working for Gregory King, she'll find a job that demands a lot from her, and a boss whom demands even more! Will she prove herself worthy of the billionaire?
Worthy of the Billionaire's Attention
Claire is the new hire for Mr. King, and soon becomes more than just his employee. Their past relationship may have gotten her the job, but it will take all of her current skills to satisfy Mr. King's dark desires.
This story features BDSM, orgasm denial, pain, bondage, and a horny billionaire who doesn't know the meaning of the word "No".
Worthy of the Billionaire's Trust
Claire is enjoying her dual roles as the CEO's right-hand woman and as the billionaire's lover, but she's not sure she's really respected in either role. However, a crisis arises that only she can solve. Will she show Mr. King that she has what it takes to earn his trust?
This story features BDSM, spanking, duct tape, and wax play. Let's just say it will keep you tied up for it's entire length!
Worthy of the Billionaire's Love
Claire is finally settled into her new role as Mr. King's right-hand woman. However, she isn't sure she's as settled into Mr. King's life. However, when she discovers fraud, her life is turned upside-down. The only person who can help her is the only person she has ever loved.
This action-packed story features BDSM, temperature play, a tight corset, and the quest for a billionaire's love.
©2012, 2013 Krista Lakes (P)2013 Krista Lakes
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Good story; Bad narration
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Not really; could not listen to it complete... Story line is good since I had already read the book. However the narrator on this book is good....
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I really didn't like the ending since it really doesn't tell you how it end' what happen to George and Claire.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Dara Rosenberg?
Grace grant or even Jill red field
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Kahu Pineaha Profile
Versatility was Kahu Pineaha’s calling card. In the late 1950s, when Auckland’s cabaret scene began to hum, he was constantly in demand for solo shows, which soon revealed him to be as multi-talented as Sammy Davis Jr.
A comedian as well as an accomplished singer and instrumentalist, in 1960 Pineaha recorded his only album – I Hear Music – then left for Las Vegas, by way of Australia.
Sadly, he never got to share a bill with the Rat Pack at its height, because the moment he got off the plane in Sydney, he found work in the nightclubs of Kings Cross. This detour became his destination.
Pineaha was born in Hawke’s Bay in 1934, one of 12 children. He was brought up by a grandmother who trained him in the Māori language and in crafts such as carving and poi dancing. He sang with a family band, and was featured on local radio at the age of nine. As a teenager, while at the Church College of the Latter Day Saints in Hamilton, he was invited to teach other Māori the haka and action songs. During his four years at the college, he began recording, and learnt Spanish, Mexican, Hawaiian and cowboy songs.
Pineaha first became known in the early 1950s as a member of the Clive Trio with the Whatarau sisters, Isobel and Virginia. His rendition of ‘Stormy Weather’ was on a B-side of the Clive Trio’s ‘I Don’t Know Why’, released on Tanza in 1952 when he was 18. When Pineaha left the trio in 1954 his replacement was a young Howard Morrison, making his first foray into show business.
It was Mormon missionary work rather than the bright lights that drew Pineaha to the big city. After appearing at talent quests, within six months he had established himself on the Auckland nightclub scene. He would either accompany himself or use a small trio, and if a boisterous audience needed settling, he would sing very quietly until they had calmed down. John Berry, long-serving Auckland entertainment reporter, wrote in 1959: “Just 5ft 3in tall, with that goatee beard and a roguish gleam in his eyes, he looks like a dusky leprechaun as he sways behind the microphone.”
Pineaha had a vocal dexterity suitable for straight, heart-felt renditions or humorous impressions. A regular feature of his act was the song ‘The Little Fly’, in which he pretended a fly had got into his underwear, causing him to shriek. Although he was fond of risqué material, Pineaha was a strict Mormon who never drank tea or coffee. “The Mormon elders are not narrowed-minded,” he said in 1959. When a couple of elders came to witness his act, Pineaha told them “to be prepared for dynamite". "I kept glancing over to them as I sang. And when I saw them chuckle I knew everything was alright.”
With his light, fluid voice he could handle any style: Hawaiian, country, jazz standards and comic songs.
Because he performed a couple of Harry Belafonte songs, Pineaha was briefly labelled a calypso singer; wearing an island shirt and sailor’s cap didn’t help. With his light, fluid voice he could handle any style: Hawaiian, country, jazz standards and comic songs. He declined to sing rock and roll: “That’s crazy music,” he told Berry. “I don’t mind if the teenagers think I’m a square. I aim to please the middle-aged folk when I choose my songs. Rock and roll singers are a dime a dozen anyway.”
Pineaha would only sing Māori songs if especially requested by tourists: “Nightclubs are not the right place to sing them.” He recorded an EP of popular Māori songs for Viking, and several pop songs for the Top Rank label.
In 1960 he topped the bill at a packed Auckland Town Hall, accompanied by Millie and Johnny Bradfield, with Crombie Murdoch on the piano. “I’ve never seen anyone like Kahu,” Millie Bradfield recalled. “He was so talented. Just one guy and he filled the Town Hall up. He sang like Belafonte and he was amazing.” Phil Warren recorded the show, hoping to release a live album, but just two tracks came out as a single on Top Rank: ‘Kiss of Fire’ b/w ‘Did You Hear About Jerry?’
The casinos in the clubs were booming and crying out for performers; he was soon working seven nights a week.
In Sydney, Pineaha became an entertainer in Kings Cross and at rugby league clubs. The casinos in the clubs were booming and crying out for performers; he was soon working seven nights a week. Mahora Peters of the Maori Volcanics was in awe of his talent: “On his own Kahu could capture an audience and keep them spellbound for hours.” But she watched sadly as Pineaha was torn between his Mormon faith and his homosexuality. “He tried everything he could to remain 'macho',” said Peters, such as teaching martial arts and playing a lot of sport, “but it was obvious it was a losing battle.”
On his only album, I Hear Music (Top Rank, 1960) Pineaha sings jazz standards such as ‘How High the Moon’, ‘Mac the Knife’ and ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’. He had a small, swinging combo, led by New Zealand jazz pianist Judy Bailey, but he played it straight. Perhaps Warren’s entire recording of his 1960 farewell show at the Auckland Town Hall will emerge one day so that the breadth of his talent can be heard.
Kahu Pineaha's debut EP for Viking in 1959. He would follow it with another for the label before signing to Phil Warren's Prestige Records. Thereafter all releases would be on Prestige or Top Rank (Warren was a partner in that label).
Millie Bradfield with cabaret artist Kahu Pineaha
Cyril Paea, Kahu Pineaha and John Raumati
Photo credit: Chris Bourke collection
A young Tommy Adderley at the Pines, Wellington (far left), with cabaret performer Kahu Pineaha (in goatee), and the Garth Young Trio: Young in glasses, Bobby Little beside Pineaha, and Hymie Levin. At the front left is a Canadian bass player, Jimmie Wilson "who played there for some time when Slim was sacked by Pat McCashin," recalls Young.
In Gisborne as part of a 1959 Phil Warrren touring group: Kahu Pineaha, Simone, and Vince Callaher
Photo credit: Gisborne Photo News
Kahu in Joy, August 3, 1959
Kahu Pineaha and Eva Parata
Kahu with Dave Brubeck
Did You Hear About Jerry
The 1960 album I Hear Music, Kahu's only long player.
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On This Day- 1st October
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Son of murdered prison officer David Black hits out at 'shameful' Gerry Kelly over Maze escape tweet
Maze escaper Gerry Kelly, who is now an MLA
The son of a murdered Northern Ireland prison officer has said that comments from Gerry Kelly celebrating the Maze Prison escape are "shameful".
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/son-of-murdered-prison-officer-david-black-hits-out-at-shameful-gerry-kelly-over-maze-escape-tweet-38534522.html
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/0ea36/34993284.ece/AUTOCROP/h342/2016-08-25_new_24062261_I2.JPG
DUP councillor Kyle Black's father David was shot dead by the New IRA in November 2012. He was the first prison officer to be killed by republicans following the Good Friday Agreement.
On Wednesday North Belfast MLA Mr Kelly tweeted about the situation facing Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whom political commentators have said is being “imprisoned” by an anti-Brexit Parliament.
Thatcher admired courage of hunger strikers, says private secretary
Helen Mirren tells of fears over return of a hard border after Brexit
British withdrawal was on the table, says man who brokered IRA meetings
Mr Kelly tweeted: “36 years ago today I was in H Block 7, getting ready to escape from the ‘most secure prison in Europe’ with 37 other political prisoners. We succeeded. Boris, I’m prepared to give you some advice.”
In response to the tweet, Sinn Fein MEP Martina Anderson wrote that she remembers "that day with pride" and shared an image with the text "so proud of you".
Prison officer James Ferris died from a heart attack after he was stabbed during the escape of 38 prisoners while another, John Adams, was shot in the head, but survived.
Councillor Black said that Mr Kelly's comments were "insensitive and highly offensive to the family, friends and colleagues of these officers. Shameful".
Prison Officer James Ferris was stabbed & died during the Maze Escape.
Another Prison Officer was shot in the head.
To gloat over this event is insensitive and highly offensive to the family, friends & colleagues of these officers. Shameful. https://t.co/BTnXzzn04K
— Kyle Black (@Kyleblack91) September 25, 2019
Austin Stack said it was "typical" of Sinn Fein to glorify an event in which a prison officer was murdered.
His father Brian Stack was the Chief Prison Officer at Portlaoise Prison in the Republic of Ireland when he was shot by the IRA in 1983. He died 18 months later in hospital from his injuries.
DUP MP Gregory Campbell called for Mr Kelly and Mrs Anderson to apologise for their tweets.
The funeral of officer James Ferris
"For either to glory in an act where twenty public servants were injured is outrageous and downright offensive to victims of PIRA terrorism," the East Londonderry MP said.
"Once again this shows that Sinn Fein clings to the legacy of the PIRA and sends mixed messages to the republican terrorists of 2019.
"Whether it is a decision to chase hard-line votes or not both elected Sinn Fein members should apologise and state clearly that we should not glory in the violence of the past.”
The chairman of the Prison Officers Association also condemned the Sinn Fein MLA's tweet.
Ivor Dunne said there was “nothing funny” about the escape.
“Is Gerry Kelly going to give Boris advice on how the IRA put a gun to an unarmed prison officer’s head and pulled the trigger and watched him bleed onto the floor of the circle of H7?," he said.
Kyle Black, son of murdered warder David Black
“Is Mr Kelly going to give the Prime Minister advice on how the IRA stabbed an unarmed prison officer with a screw driver, an assault which eventually led to his death?
“Maybe he will also give advice on how prison officers were hooded and stripped by the prisoners and remain deeply traumatised 36 years later.”
Mr Dunne said the Sinn Fein MLA’s tweet was “an insult to prison officers and their families”.
“What happened that day isn’t something funny and tweeting about it as if it were isn’t fitting behaviour for an MLA,” he said.
The Maze escape was the largest in escape British prison history. Escapees used weapons smuggled into the jail, making their getaway in a food delivery truck.
Sinn Fein has been contacted in relation to this story.
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1906 Cross Country on Barnes Common
The line-up before the start of a cross country race, believed to be on Barnes Common early in 1906. The Belgrave contingent are on the right of the picture in the striped jerseys. The moustachioed gentleman (10th runner from the right) is Sam Sherrington. Sam was an outstanding runner who won the Haig & Haig Cup, awarded to the winner of an annual handicap competition. The cup became Sam's for 'all time' when he won it for a third year.
1953 Southern London-Brighton Relay
10th October 1953. Jack Brown has run a storming first leg, beating George Knight of Essex Beagles and handing over to Bill Lucas in the lead. Waiting to take over are Caulder of Surrey AC, Hine of Herne Hill H and Conery of Essex Beagles.
1900 - R.W. "Bob" Ricketts
Sprinter, boxer, race walker ... and one of the most influential men in the Club's history.
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Idiology
Idiology, the seventh album from German electronica duo Mouse On Mars, finds this innovative act squaring off against all that is rote in contemporary electronica.
Idiology, the seventh album from German electronica duo Mouse On Mars, finds this innovative act squaring off against all that is rote in contemporary electronica. Though many of the act's songs won't be refused admission to dance clubs for lack of floor-shaking beats or fashionably distorted synthetics, an intriguing laminate of orchestral arrangements and frame-precise editing sets this collection apart. An iconoclastic spirit prevails throughout, evident in vocals reminiscent of English art-rocker Robert Wyatt or the drowsy slide guitar and trombone of "Catching Butterflies With Hands," suggestive of the more grandiose Smile-era studio experimentation of the Beach Boys. Much lip service has been paid to the pioneers of electronic music on recent compilations such as Ellipsis Arts' Ohm and Caipirinha's Early Modulations; Mouse On Mars is the one group willing to put the lessons of the past to use in the present day. Their frenetic sound montages evoke memories of '60s greats Richard Maxfield or Pierre Henri, enhanced with the humor of Carl Stalling's soundtracks for Warner Bros. cartoons.—RBH
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Divisional Playoff lineup set for next weekend
Posted: Jan 6, 2020 / 11:42 AM UTC / Updated: Jan 6, 2020 / 11:43 AM UTC
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
DALLAS, Tex. (NEXSTAR) — Following a Wild Card Weekend that saw two of four games head into overtime, the Divisional Playoff lineup is set for next week:
Vikings at 49ers, 4:35 ET
Titans at Ravens, 8:15 pm ET
Texans at Chiefs, 3:05 pm ET
Seahawks at Packers, 6:40 ET
Saturday Game Spotlight: Tennessee at Baltimore
The Ravens have won 12 straight for the best record in the league. All-Pro quarterback Lamar Jackson will present a major problem with his arm and legs for the Titans, who managed virtually no pressure on the stationary Brady in their wild-card win.
But Tennessee isn’t afraid of going anywhere, as it proved in foggy Foxborough by making the defending champions look ordinary. It already has a fierce rivalry with Baltimore.
“Just a huge challenge, with what they have been able to do in all three phases,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “We’ll have to try to find a way to slow them down.‘’
Sunday Game Spotlight: Houston at Kansas City
The Texans already have won at Arrowhead Stadium this season, 31-24 in October. Deshaun Watson threw for 280 yards and a touchdown while running for two more in outdueling Patrick Mahomes. Carlos Hyde ran for 116 yards and a touchdown against the team that traded him to Houston in the preseason.
Back then, however, Kansas City’s defense hadn’t blossomed. Now, under coordinator Steve Spagnuolo — whose units traditionally take a while to coalesce — the Chiefs are formidable. They’ve allowed 69 points in the past six games, all wins.
KC also has gotten healthier down the stretch.
(The Associated Press Contributed to this report)
More The Big Game Stories
by Tristi Rodriguez / Jan 19, 2020
SANTA CLARA (KRON) -- George Kittle, the people's tight end.
But how exactly did Kittle go from "he wasn't much on anyone's radar" to the dominant force that he is?
by Kathy Quinn / Jan 18, 2020
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- As thousands of fans gear up to cheer on their Chiefs, one fan from Texas has been cheering on quarterback Patrick Mahomes for years, even before he ever picked up a football.
Randi Mahomes, Patrick's mother, is "the" original Mahomie, and probably the one person Chiefs' fans should thank for Patrick wearing the red and the gold.
Column: Titans continually spoil NFL’s idea of fun
by Emily Proud / Jan 18, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- Let's be real. The Titans are not the NFL's idea of an easy team to generate hype around.
The Titans were given one primetime game for the entire season. It was a Thursday night game in Jacksonville in Week 3.
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Ogilvy SA's Pete Case named among top 10 creative heads in the world
Issued by: Ogilvy & Mather
Ogilvy & Mather South Africa's Pete Case has achieved global recognition as one of the world's top 10 chief creative officers in the prestigious Directory Big Won Network Rankings. Case was placed ninth in the world in 2016 based on award wins achieved by Ogilvy SA under his direction.
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In the same rankings, Ogilvy SA attained a place in the Top Agencies for Creativity category and Ogilvy JHB’s Mariana O’Kelly was named number 14 on the global list of the best Executive Creative Directors.
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide CCO Tham Khai Meng was named the world’s top chief creative officer in the 2016 rankings.
The Directory Annual Rankings, which were established in 2003 and are published in Directory magazine, are an annual global survey of the best agencies, individuals and campaigns of the year as measured by the quantity and quality of awards won. The winners from at least 40 awards shows around the world are entered into a database and points are allocated on weighted basis according to the nature of the award.
Ogilvy SA CEO Abey Mokgwatsane says, “We are very proud of Pete and Mariana for this achievement which is a reflection of some amazing work by them and the teams they lead which delivered an outstanding creative year for the agency. We are also proud to showcase South Africa in these very competitive global rankings as it shows the very high standards of work that are coming out of this country."
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The Nightingale Home and Training School for Nurses opened its doors to trainees in July 1860, as part of the newly built St Thomas’s Hospital in London. One of the first institutions to teach nursing and midwifery as a formal profession, the training school was dedicated to communicating the philosophy and practice of its founder and patron, Florence Nightingale.
Nightingale (1820-1910) had become a national hero in 1854 for her work running an army field hospital during the Crimean War. The famous ‘Lady with the Lamp’, so-called for her habit of patrolling the wards even at night, noticed while in Crimea that more soldiers in her care were dying from infectious diseases than were dying from wounds. She thought this was due to overcrowding and malnutrition, but her proposed solutions – better ventilation and better sanitation – were effectively the foundation of modern nursing. More generally, she believed that patient health depends on the environmental conditions in which they recover from injuries and diseases, in addition to the directly palliative care they may be receiving. She put great emphasis not just on hygiene, but on access to natural light and fresh air.
The Nightingale Home and Training School is now part of King’s College, London, and known as The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery.
A history of nursing : the evolution of nursing systems from the earliest times to the foundation of the first English and American training schools for nurses / by M. Adelaide Nutting ... and Lavinia L. Dock
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After you receive an offer to study one of our undergraduate courses, we'll invite you by email to one of our applicant visit days. We usually run these on Thursdays between October and April. You'll be able to choose which date you'd like to attend but it's best to book early as they can fill up fast. We'll give you information about travel, campus accessibility and where to go when you get here in your invite.
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Authorities ID victim, Suspect in Deadly I-215 off-ramp Collision
According to Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a woman who died Wednesday after a crash in the southwest Las Vegas Valley and a man arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene.
Savannah Aguilar, 22, died at University Medical Center Wednesday after a pickup truck ran a red light on the Sunset Road off-ramp at Interstate 215 and crashed into her sedan, according to the Highway Patrol. Trooper Jason Buratczuk said Aguilar was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Both vehicles rolled during the collision, the highway patrol said. The driver of the pickup truck, later identified as 29-year-old Lance Kaanoi Jr., fled the scene on foot but was apprehended by troopers, it said.
The Highway Patrol said Kaanoi was treated and released at Southern Hills Hospital, then booked into Clark County Detention Center on one charge each of hit and run resulting in death, failure to stop and render aid at the scene of a crash, reckless driving resulting in death and failure to obey a traffic signal.
This crash marks the Highway Patrol Southern Command’s 33rd fatal crash and 35th death this year.
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Louisiana Democratic Party Supports “Krista’s Fight for Medicaid”
The proposed Republican health care bill, if passed, will take away health coverage from 22 million Americans and will devastate Medicaid. In Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards’ expansion of Medicaid has allowed increased coverage for those who are in need of affordable health care, but the Republican’s proposed bill would put nearly half a million Louisianians – including many children – at risk of losing their coverage, placing their lives and health in jeopardy.
Today, the Louisiana Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee are releasing a new video which puts a personal touch on the fight to preserve health care. “Krista’s Fight for Medicaid” centers around the story of Krista, a single mother from Louisiana, and the ways in which the Republican health care repeal bill would have destructive effects on Krista and her family’s health. It’s a story that’s powerful because it’s reflected in many others both in Louisiana and across the nation – struggling families and parents trying to do the best they can, who will be adversely affected by a Republican bill that would make health care unaffordable to them.
In a statement, Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Stephen Handwerk said, “The Republican repeal bill is unconscionably cruel and hurts families like Krista’s who are working tirelessly to provide for their families. Our elected leaders should be doing everything possible to ensure that more people have access to affordable coverage – not less. Democrats will continue to stand by Krista and others who believe that all people deserve access to affordable healthcare, and we will continue to fight each day until that becomes a reality for every Louisianian.”
You can watch “Krista’s Fight for Medicaid” below:
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Rispone Campaign Consultant Owns “Conservative News” Site That Criticized Ralph Abraham
Lamar White, Jr. - October 15, 2019
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Louisiana Ethics Administration, Eddie Rispone’s campaign spent $278,114.60 with a company owned by the same man who owns the web publication.
How Ralph Abraham and His Family Have Made a Fortune by Farming for Government...
Lamar White, Jr. - May 8, 2019
According to an extensive review of public records conducted by the Bayou Brief, Ralph Abraham and his immediate family members have received more than $2.6 million in federal farm subsidies.
After a Pipeline Ravaged His Farm, Rep. Ralph Abraham Sued Big Oil
Lamar White, Jr. - April 6, 2019
Yet as a candidate for governor, Abraham has criticized those who seek to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for environmental damages.
Abrascam | On Eve of 2014 Election, Ralph Abraham Discusses His Pledge to Donate...
Lamar White, Jr. - January 27, 2019
A day before he was elected to Congress, Ralph Abraham appeared on the Jim Engster Show to discuss his six-figure promise to charity. Abraham's answers severely undermine every explanation his campaign now offers as an excuse.
Abrascam: Rep. Ralph Abraham has not refuted reports he deceived voters with pledge to...
The congressman from Louisiana's Fifth District, who is now running for governor, has yet to offer any cogent explanation for breaking his pledge to donate his salary to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and the Veterans Independence Fund or evidence of any donations he ever made. Instead, he dismissed the reporting as fake news, while his campaign team scrambles for an explanation.
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Ralph Abraham believes the President never said what Senators Durbin and Graham already confirmed.
Doc Abraham Claims He “Gave Up His Practice,” Also Claims Income from New Clinic
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Louisiana has a long and sordid history of embracing politicians who bend – and sometimes even break...
In Audio Clip, Rep. Abraham Blames Medicaid Recipients for “Voting for a Living Instead...
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In an effort at diagnosing the problem, the doctor misidentified the symptoms and instead shifted the blame for the escalating costs of healthcare on the working poor in comments that echo similar remarks also made at a closed door fundraiser by presidential candidate Mitt Romney in 2012.
Abraham Won By Pledging Salary to Veterans Group and St. Jude’s Hospital. He Now...
Rep. Ralph Abraham, now running for governor, vowed to donate every dime he made in Congress to two nonprofits. His office claims he stopped donating after his first term, and quietly, his campaign scrubbed the pledge from his website.
Hours after the government shut down, Rep. Abraham skipped town and skipped votes to...
The congressman, who is eyeing a race for governor, missed at least six different votes as a result.
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China Blog
Living loud in China's lively public spaces
By Stephen McDonell BBC News, Beijing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-39214869?ocid=socialflow_twitter
Image caption Little chance of a quiet cuppa in some Beijing cafes
There are some societies where people are expected to avoid being noisy in public and they behave accordingly. Then there's China.
This country that I love is many things, but quiet is not one of them.
There are plenty of bustling cities - rammed with millions of people - where you could be frowned upon for disrupting others with a raised voice: Seoul, London, Tokyo… especially Tokyo.
China does not have those cities.
The word most often used here to describe a great restaurant is not "moody" nor "intimate" nor "tasteful" but "renao". To be 热闹 is to be bustling with noise and excitement.
After all, who'd want to go to one of those fussy, dull joints where you couldn't bring kids or laugh too loud or spill a beer?
Image caption Laughter is often part of the noise
Now, given that I've lived in Beijing for 12 years, you would think that outbursts in public would be as nothing to this hardened correspondent, fully enmeshed in the ways of the Middle Kingdom, yet China can always turn on a surprise.
So there I am at a cafe nearby, feeling all urbane with a light caffeine buzz on: newspaper; some other reading material; Chet Baker's mournful trumpet floating around the room at just the right level; I can't help noticing a smart-looking beautiful woman across the other side of the room talking to her friend and…
"Weeiiii"!!! [Hello!]
Somebody starts a phone call at the top of their voice in full-flight pirate-sounding Beijing dialect. Anyone who has heard a Beijing taxi driver on the phone to the family at home will know exactly how this sounds.
"Naaaarrrrrr? Bu shirrrrrr baaaaa." [Where? No it isn't.]
Image caption A cafe in Japan on the other hand, is likely to be an oasis of calm
At this point a Chinese farmer walks in carrying the fake and/or stolen watches he's been selling on the street.
He's carrying his flask of tea, has no intention of buying anything at the cafe and sits on a stool with best view out of the window, next to his mate who also has no intention of buying anything but is very interested in showing the purveyor of watches an awesome new video game on his phone.
Woooshhhh! Bam! Bam! Ba-doing!!! The two of them crack up laughing and they keep playing.
Just as the first conversation is getting heated, a young convert to Christianity sits down next to me and starts praying before diving into her diary-style, each-day-a-new-lesson, introduction to Jesus.
Image copyright EPA
Image caption Many countries are densely populated but they respond to the squeeze in different ways
Nearby, phone conversation number two kicks in: "Weeeeeiiiiiii"
Game, argument, praying, talk, game, laughter, talk... "Look at the stars… Look how they shine for you…"
A hippie looking Chinese bloke has booted up his laptop and Coldplay starts belting out of the speakers.
"And everything you do. Yeah they were all yellow."
He has his eyes closed and is gyrating in the seat as he sings along to himself.
I look around the cafe and, amidst this cacophony of chaos, nobody but me has reacted as if this is anything but completely normal. Some people are chatting amongst themselves, others reading or sending messages on mobile phones but they've not even glanced up to pay attention to the activities around them.
Image caption The Big Apple - and unlikely ally to China when it comes to bustle
The other place in the world I've seen this phenomenon is New York.
I went to a diner there once which had an open plan kitchen. It was packed for the morning rush hour. I was preparing to take in the New York Times over breakfast when one of the cooks started ribbing his workmate and the tension was building. At least I thought so.
Then the cook being hassled turned to the other and said in a pretty menacing tone: "Yeah keep talkin' funny guy!" At this point I was considering the possible uses of a spatula as a weapon.
Then the diner owner called out at the top of his voice from the payment counter by the door: "Heh, Pauly, go downstairs and get me some of those ******* strawberries!!!"
Nobody. Even. Flinched.
Image copyright Shanghai Pacific Institute/AFP
Image caption The whole country feels like it's on the move
There is something incredible about the way in which societies, cities, subcultures find their level in terms of acceptable public volume.
If a megacity has its own disruptive sound maybe you have to speak up to get over it? But with what noise does a Chinese farmer have to compete in the field?
Maybe you have to speak up in order to be heard amongst a huge population? Yet most Chinese people in recent years grew up with no brothers or sisters and had only their parents at home for evening conversations.
Back in the cafe, Mr Coldplay has packed up his laptop, the game boys have gone and only the first woman is still speaking on the phone… but now much more quietly: she's crying.
Her call has been more important than I had given her credit for.
"I've been there," I thought.
Image copyright PA
Image caption Loudly playing Coldplay songs in public does not go down well everywhere
I can remember being in London many years ago on a backpacking trip when I got the news that a good friend, a brilliant young doctor, had died back in Sydney.
I didn't know what to do so I went to a cafe and wrote her a letter to say goodbye.
I was crying my eyes out in a public place and people were looking at me but not disapprovingly. They just didn't know how to take it.
When I told a BBC colleague I was going to write this piece she laughed: "What? An Australian talking about noisy people?"
Maybe we are. I hadn't thought about it.
Is that why I fit in here?
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Beth Neville
Monumental Works
Eternal Recurrence of the Same
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Media and Themes
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In 1980, two days after my May 16th birthday, the volcano Mt. St. Helens spectacularly erupted, killing 57 people and thousands of game animals and wildlife. Geologists had been predicting the imminent explosion for months and I knew immediately that I would make works of art about it. I had been working with “Earth, Air, Fire, Water” imagery for several years and a volcanic eruption includes the symbols of earth, air, fire, and sometimes water as steam. Since 1980 I have produced at least 57 volcanic images in many media: etching, watercolor, oil, acrylic, collage, and drawing.
Whence came my interest in volcanoes as an art symbol? I am sure that I don’t fully understand my fascination with their violence. However, I can identify some of my emotional reactions to an erupting volcano: death, creative activity, birth or transformation from one thing to another, the Sublime beauty of violence seen in fire, and earth’s geological shifts making mountains and lakes. I’ve never really identified volcanoes with sexuality, although I’m sure other people do. Recall that Georgia O’Keefe said her floral paintings were not about sex. On the other hand, Woody Allen essentially said, “Its all about sex and death.”
“Study: Mt. St. Helen” (#01) is one of my first studies of the volcano. From its first eruptions, I watched the event unfold on television, bought every newspaper image, and began drawing the volcano. Quickly I translated my drawings into an oversized intaglio etching (#02, #03) in Donn Steward’s Huntington Township Art League print studio. (For a description of Master Printer, Steward’s etching studio, see my web section: “Intaglio Etchings.”) Within several months I included the oval caldera as another related symbol (#06, #07). The graphite drawing became the basis for an acrylic painting, “Caldera.”* The acrylic painting, h. feet by w. 6 feet, won a First Award at a Fine Arts Museum of Long Island, Roslyn, NY, juried exhibit. The prize came with the opportunity to create “Eternal Recurrence of the Same,” (See Neville web site) an acrylic painting, height 5 feet by length 70 feet. Its volcanic symbol-system of quietness, creation, mature activity, decline, death and rebirth arose from my interest in the change-agency of volcanoes. (See drawings #34 to #43 and acrylic paintings # 44 to #51.)
The 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokul, the Icelandic volcano, inspired me to return to the topic (#52, #53). Painting from news photographs, I attempt to capture the majesty, mystery, and awesome power of an earth eruption. Technically, the “Eyjafjallajokul” watercolors are the best I have painted. Each section required different approaches including washes, reserving white paper, and small repetitive strokes that build up over underlying strokes.
* I sold “Caldera” directly from the exhibit and have no slide or photo of it.
01 "Study, Mt St Helens,"graphite pencil on paper,
h 36" x w 24"
02 "Eruption, Mt St Helens,"intaglio print, black ink on Dutch etching paper,
03 "Eruption, Mt St Helens,"intaglio print with chine colle, Dutch paper,
04 "Reconstruction of Thinking,"Robert Cummings Neville,
book cover, SUNY Press
05 "Refugees /Volcano,"photomontage,
h 8' x w 4'
06 "Caldera,"graphite pencil on paper,
07 "Caldera,"intaglio etching, chine colle, Dutch paper,
08 "Adam and Eve,"collage made of etching print proofs,
09 "Adam and Eve," detail,collage made of etching proofs,
ca. h 2' x w 2'
10 "Mt St Helens" detail,collage made of etchings proofs,
ca. 2' x 2'
11 "Mt St. Helen's," detail,collage made of etching proofs,
12 "Mt. St. Helens," detail,collage made of etching proofs,
13 "Volcanic Explosion #1,"acrylic paint on canvas,
16 "Volcanic Explosion, #3," detail,acrylic paint on canvas,
17 "Yellow Lava Flow"acrylic paint on canvas,
18 "Yellow Lava Flow" detail,acrylic paint on canvas,
19 "Lava Flow,"acrylic paint on canvas,
20 "Lava Flow," detail,acrylic paint on canvas,
21 "Spiral Jetty,"conte crayon, chalk on paper,
Many of the works on this site are available for exhibition or sale. Please contact the artist for additional information.
images and text © 2020 Beth Neville
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News: HBO Max Specials for Rose Matafeo and Ahir Shah
By Bruce Dessau on 3/12/2019
HBO Max, which launches in May 2020, is to stream stand-up specials from UK-based comedians Rose Matafeo and Ahir Shah.
Other stand-up specials just announced will be from Tracy Morgan and John Early.
Matafeo is already making the sitcom Starstruck which will be available on BBC Three in the UK and will stream on HBO Max in America.
It has already been announced that the New Zealand-born Matafeo will be filming her 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show Horndog in London in early 2020 so it may be this show that HBO Max has picked up.
Londoner Ahir Shah's latest show is Dots.
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MIEKO SHIMIZU
I Bloom
(2019 - Street Furniture Records - UK)
https://www.streetfurniturerecords.com/store/i-bloom-cd-by-mieko-shimizu
Japanese composer, lyricist, producer, vocalist, and musical artist Mieko Shimizu has released this enlightened kaleidoscope of amazement. A true labor of dedication and love, working on and off over a 5 year period, through 2 major medical operations, and often remixing and re-recording songs, creating a painstakingly supreme album. Cunning compositions, full of alluring, kingly, slightly off center (a great thing) and elevated levels of luscious music. With an additional draw, the ever so brilliant William D. Drake collaborates on two of the 9 tunes, performing his personalized style piano on both.
So how did Mieko (also goes under Mico on past recordings) meet Drake? I asked and her answer was "I was playing at Soif Soirée which is a very magical monthly event in Clerkenwell in London, not only musicians, poets, actors, writers, film makers and dancers all sort of artist gather and perform there. William was one of them. I saw him playing piano and singing. I thought ‘Wow, who is this guy!’ I loved his strange chords and sad and funny singing. So I approached him if he could collaborate with me. Apparently he thought the same. “Wow, who is this strange foreign person!’ That’s how we started writing songs together". Needless to say the pairing is a dream come true for both artists and all the fans.
The first two cuts on 'I Bloom' made me imagine a mature Bjork with Philip Glass and Brian Eno at the reigns. Much of the beautifully executed piano work also has a Wim Mertens feel, at his most relaxed and dynamic moments. This is created by Mieko as she plays all instruments except what guests perform, and on the two songs William D. Drake co -wrote with her ('Lazy Light' - track 4, and ' I'm Coming Up In My Submarine' - track 8), where he adds piano, and sings on those as well, giving further reward to the project. The entire recording is stately, with shifting parts making movement in flawless timing. With the inclusion of musicians: Kieko Kitamura on koto (who works with her on some live shows), J. S. Morris on harp (did harp arrangement on 'Snake of Summer' - track 5), Peter Morris on ARP synthesizer (Lazy Light), Liam Donin on bass ('Aleilla' - track 6, and 'My Shell' - track 3), and the ever so talented Mieko Shimizu on piano, vocals and synthesizers on all tracks, accordion on 'Butterfly' (track 2), and xaphone on 'The Change is Coming' (track 7). She also wrote all songs (except noted 2 songs with William D. Drake), produced it and recorded it. The story goes that when she was in the hospital for one of her surgeries, a drug addict was moved into the same room with her, and was causing horrendous grief to the entire ward, but a Scottish lady began singing old Irish Airs, and that calmed him, and put him to sleep. Mieko realized the power of music beyond what she had known before. This promoted her to continue working on this album, as she has lost the will and focus to do so otherwise. We are the lucky ones for this follow through.
There is a distinct touch of Japanese traditional included, but not in an overt way. The drifting pace and the dreamy aura, lend more to classical ambient/undefined otherworldliness, dreamtime utopia. 'The Change Is Coming' picks up the pace, and brings in a more eastern vibe, a more trippy jazzy and psychedelic vein, that appears in just the ideal place. A grand selection to proceed 'I'm Coming Up In My Submarine', with Drake doing co-vocals, and sliding a more haunting aquatic and fragile beauty to the album, shines like a full moon in a crisp clear sky. What a stand out among an already incredible set of songs.
The last piece 'Bridge Beyond' with more of the gossamer fruition, features Drake on piano, and Shimizu with breathy vocals (some layered and choir-like). The atmosphere is heavenly. 'I Bloom' is a deep, personal, and gorgeous project, with unreal amounts of love, patience, insight, introspection, and strength. The fact that Mieko even started her own label (which this is the first full length released on) speaks volumes along with her talents through the years, with members of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Japan (Mick Karn), David Cunningham, and too many to even list. She has also been part of multi media works with dance theatres, symphonies, and supporting other acts (such as Kraftwerk, and Massive Attack). The skills are endless, and 'I Bloom' is yet another great accomplishment, full of treasures, captured moments of delicate consciousness, flotation into metaphysics, and a few peeks at existence in darkness, yet recovery in light. FULLY RECOMMENDED.
©Reviewed by Lee Henderson 5 - 23 - 2019
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PC Games > Hidden Object Games > Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials
The famed writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has died during a freak snow storm, and his ghost has come to you, asking for help. Travel back and forth in time from the scene of the author’s demise to the 17th century, where a town is going mad with rumors of witchcraft and a woman is facing the gallows. Unravel the secrets of Salem’s accused witches and solve the death of Hawthorne in Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials, a fun Hidden Object game.
Collectible clovers
Fantastic graphics
Solve the Midnight Mystery!
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Midnight Mysteries: Salem Witch Trials is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 60.
Rated 5 out of 5 by eriksen5 from Very well done! Great animations, awesome story, very well done. I love the little bonuses, finding hidden clovers and crows. It just adds to the searching fun. Midnight Mysteries games are the best.
Rated 5 out of 5 by OzGuy from A Very Enjoyable Game ... Great Graphics, Sounds, Effects, Animations, Story, Voice & Video Bits ... A Great Game In This Series, Puts Many Current Games To Shame ... And Hopefully More To Come ...
Rated 5 out of 5 by SSSpencer from Addictive, exciting adventure story Finished this over 3 days. Loved the storyline. Many games on big fish have very basic plot lines, but this one is excellent, interesting and combines creepy moments with historical detail and interesting settings. Exactly the right mix of adventure, HO scenes and other puzzles and challenges. As well as completing the main story you can unlock other features in the game. There is an unlimited HO mode by collecting clovers throughout the game. There an achievement for finding every single raven in the game, one for getting to the end without getting a 'black cat' (black cats appear if you randomly click on the screen), One for completing every HO without using the magic lantern hints, and many more. The game looks good. There are maps and a journal but they only provide basic information, you have to work things out for yourself. The hint system is interesting. You show your raven an item from your inventory and it shows you a picture of where you need to use it. What it does NOT do is literally guide you to the next task you need to complete. This means that you do miss things from time to time, and have to go back to places to see if there are any objects you need that you did not spot the first time. My advice... you can open many drawers and cupboards in the scenes. Make sure you click on them all, just in case you miss something vital. I really enjoyed playing this and definitely will be buying the other games from the series.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nicolettesamurai from Salem Witch Trials I love all the Midnight mysteries' games! They all have a plot that envolves a ghost! This game has wonderful graphics and sounds. Length wise this game is great. I think its nice and long with lots to do. I couldnt wait to see what happened next. If u run out of hints u can always get more by finding a raven. I truely love this game!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marianne_OConnor from One of the Best Games ever Midnight Mysteries: Salem Withch Trials is one of the best games I have ever played. The storyline is great, the graphics and the sound quality are perfect. It's a game that keeps your attention for hours, the game is very long but it worth untill the last second. I hope they can make another Midnight Mysteries sequence soon. :)
Rated 5 out of 5 by grunny50 from Another game that I loved This is a fun game, spooky, entertaining, puzzles, music, challenging HOs, the works! Great story, as well. Worth every penny.
Rated 5 out of 5 by neilskinut from challaging Good game with good HOG. Moves you around to find clues and makes you pay attention to be able to solve the area so you can go to the next area.
Rated 5 out of 5 by InSearchOfFun from Midnight Mysteries Strikes Gold Again Stealing the plot from the movie Anonymous was ingenious. Although I don't like re-writing or questioning historical facts the game tapped into those emotions which made for a more entertaining experience. You know when something is good when you can't stop thinking about it and want to play. Overall, Midnight Mysteries are the better Hidden Object Games (HOG) out there, the Native American connection was lame.
Rated 5 out of 5 by GrrlScientist from a good bit of historical fact mixed with conjecture in this fascinating game in this hidden object puzzle thriller, American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has supposedly died during a freak snow storm. was he murdered? since you are a detective with a particular affinity for ghosts and time travel, Hawthorne's ghost is asking you for help to unearth the cause of his death and to expose the secrets of Salem’s witches. graphics: wonderful. beautifully detailed. splendiferous blend of hidden objects scenes and puzzles, combined with a mystery thriller storyline. hidden object scenes are refreshingly neat -- almost no junk piles here! some of the hidden objects must be assembled before they can be crossed off the search list or before they can be added to your object inventory. some of your inventory items languish for quite some time before they are used. there is no click penalty. puzzles are varied and some are challenging since the instructions for what to do are minimal. music and sound effects: there is no music that i recall but the developers did make good use of ambient sounds (wind and calling crows, for example), there are special sound effects that accompany ravens and clovers and there is the sound of a quietly ticking watch in the background too. storyline: fantastical tale but the basic facts are well-researched. for example, it's true that Hawthorne really did live in Salem (and his family were active in the witch "trials"), Hawthorne and US president Franklin Pierce were friends, it's also true that they met whilst attending Bowdoin College, and Hawthorne really did die in the month of May whilst traveling with Pierce. the developers' alternative idea about the cause of Hawthorne’s death is tightly plotted and includes enough historical detail to make their story truly captivating -- and it made me dig a bit to better learn about Hawthorne’s life and the actual facts known about these events. a really engaging way to get people interested in history. also includes time travel, which i usually find tedious, but the developers use it well in this game to develop their story. gameplay: there's no hand-holding in this game: no strategy guide is included (although i don't think it necessary to this game, you can purchase it separately). there is a journal and a map, and hints are available in the form of ravens (click on a raven in a scene and you are awarded one hint, which is added to your hint meter). you also need to click on clovers during the game to unlock an unlimited hidden object mode, a "must" for HO fans. there is no sluggishness at all during the game, nor during scene transitions. an interesting feature is the meter that shows the percent of the game played thus far -- this is the first time i've seen this. my interaction: one hour demo. (the game has only one mode of play.) this is the second midnight mysteries game i've played and like the first, it's just wonderful; historical fiction with cute little innovations here and there. this game series has caught my attention and probably is my favourite series in the HOPA genre offered here at Big Fish. i've added this game to my "must purchase" list. i think you will also enjoy this game -- and you should check out the entire midnight mysteries series!
Rated 5 out of 5 by lovegamesalot from midnight mysterys:salem witch trial love the game :) the storyline is great..i disliked nothing about the game,i recommend to all people who love hidden object games to give this game a try,you wont regret it :)x
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Famed writer Nathaniel Hawthorne has died during a freak storm, and his spirit comes to you for help!
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Blackpool: From the courts 13-03-18
Blackpool magistrates court
Published: 06:00 Tuesday 13 March 2018
Here is the latest round-up of some of the cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court.
READ MORE: Monday's round-up of cases at Blackpool Magistrates Court 12-03-18
John Lyons, 41, failing to comply with a Criminal Behaviour Order
A man who breached a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) within three days of being put on one by a court has been jailed.
John Lyons, 41, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a CBO by being in an area of Blackpool he was banned from.
He was sentenced to 10 weeks jail and ordered to pay £115 victims’ surcharge.
Prosecutor, Pam Smith, said Lyons was made the subject of a two year CBO on March 5. One of the conditions of the order was that Lyons should not enter the resort’s Talbot Road.
On March 8 at 5.25am police received a tip-off that Lyons was on Talbot Road. Officers found him sitting in an archway outside a book shop.
At the time of the offence he was on a suspended prison sentence for a public order offence and in breach of a conditional discharge.
Defence lawyer, Hugh Pond, said the CBO had been made in his client’s absence but the order had been served on him the following day.
Mr Pond described the order as extensive, pointing out that Talbot Road was a major thoroughfare of the resort.
Jake Mitchenson, 26, assault
A man accused of kicking his girlfriend in the back and pushing her on a Blackpool street has been refused bail.
Disgraced St Anne's Boys' Brigade leader, 84, convicted of historic indecent assaults
Jake Mitchenson, 26, of Coronation Street, Blackpool, appeared at court via the videolink from Preston Prison, pleaded not guilty to assault.
The offence is alleged to have taken place in the resort’s Havelock Street on March 5.
Prosecutor Pam Smith opposed an application for bail for Mitchenson. Mitchenson was remanded in custody towards his trial on April 13.
Ian Langhorne, 38, assault and criminal damage
A man accused of threatening to stab his girlfriend and police officers with a kitchen knife after bursting into his girlfriend’s St Annes home has made his first appearance at court.
Ian Langhorne is also said to have grabbed his girlfriend round the neck in a headlock and punched her on the cheek.
Langhorne, 38, of Victoria Road, St Annes, pleaded not guilty to assault and denied causing damage to a door casing.
The offences are alleged to have taken place on March 10. Prosecutor, Pam Smith, opposed bail for Langhorne. Langhorne was refused bail and remanded in custody towards his trial on April 23.
Tina Walton, 38, breach of the peace
A woman screamed at a mother and son and threw items around their address.
Tina Walton, 38, of Edmonton Place, Bispham, pleaded guilty to breach of the peace.
She was bound over in the sum of £200 for 12 months.
Prosecutor, Pam Smith, said Walton had been staying at a woman’s home in Blackpool looking after her animals while she was in hospital.
The woman was then discharged from hospital and there was then an argument between Walton and her former boyfriend – the woman’s son.
On March 10 there was another row between Walton and her ex.
She ripped pictures from the wall and emptied drawers while screaming at her ex and his mother.
When spoken to by police Walton said she had been drinking Jack Daniels and taken Diazepam.
Brett Chappell, defending, said his client, who had a drink and drugs problem, apologised for her behaviour that day.
Tamara Thomas, 42, failing to provide a specimen for drug testing
A woman was unable to attend court because she was ill with a chest infection magistrates were told.
Tamara Thomas, 42, of Dinmore Avenue, Grange Park, is charged with failing to provide a specimen for drug testing on Valentines Day.
She is also accused of possessing heroin on the same date. Thomas had her case adjourned.
Daniel Littler, 28, assault
A visitor twice pushed his girlfriend when she tried to leave the Blackpool hotel they were staying at.
Daniel Littler was captured on CCTV at The Sunny Days Hotel, South Promenade, shoving his partner twice and taking her phone.
Littler, a 28-year-old labourer, of Rydal Crescent, Worsley, Manchester, pleaded guilty to assault.
He was given an 18 months conditional discharge and ordered to pay £85 costs with £20 victims’ surcharge.
Presiding magistrate, Nora Sopworth, told him: “This was a totally unacceptable incident, committed in drink and in a domestic violence situation.”
Prosecutor, Pam Smith, said on March 11 about 4am a member of the hotel staff heard Littler shout: “You’re not going anywhere,” before pushing his girlfriend, who stumbled and hit a wall.
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5 Things We Want to See in Black Lightning Season 2
Posted on June 30, 2018 | by Dan Wickline | 0 Comment(s)
It’s the last day of June, and we’re already starting to get casting notices from some of the shows returning for another season. Some of the series we have a rough idea of what they have planned, while others are a completely open slate. Instead of giving you what we’d like the main plot to be for the season, here are a handful of things we’d like to see happen during the season. Checking in with Black Lightning season 2.
Up the villains
The series had some really good villains in season 1 from a drama/storytelling aspect. But other than Tobias Whale and Painkiller, none of them were really on the power level as the Pierce family. This led them to having to fight quantity over quality. It would be nice to see Black Lightning take on someone that could push him to use his full powers — to really open up and see what he can do.
Don’t lose Grace
One of the rumors for the new season is that they’re looking to cast a new love interest for Anissa, but I think they already introduced one that they should develop more. Chantal Thuy was cast to play Grace Choi, Anissa’s love interest from the comics and a fellow Outside with super strength, endurance, and accelerated healing. This seemed like the perfect character to continue with, and Thuy had good chemistry with Nafessa Williams. So why change now?
More family time
What really made the series stand out to me in the beginning was how the characters interacted as a family. The dynamic was unique and fun to watch. But with the drama increasing throughout the season, the family time dwindled. It would be nice to see them get back to dealing with some of the real-world issues again through the prism of a family with super powers. That’s like nothing else on television.
What happened before?
Unlike any of the other superhero shows on The CW, there is a history here that can be explored (okay, maybe like the Flashback on Arrow). Jefferson was active for a period of time before retiring. What happened in that time? Who did he fight? How did he and Gambi work in the old days? Is there any fallout from those days? Will any of those villains come back to haunt them? There’s a plethora of story potential just waiting to be tapped.
Gambi needs some customers
It seemed like Gambi’s tailor shop was always empty anytime we went there. It would be nice to see him have some other customers. And while we’re at it, I know they haven’t officially connected this show to the Arrowverse yet, but how fun would it be to find out that Gambi was making part of the super suits for the rest of the universe? Like, if he had made the leather part of the Flash suit, and then Cisco added his tech.
Black Lightning returns this fall on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on The CW.
About Dan Wickline
Has quietly been working at Bleeding Cool for over three years. He has written comics for Image, Top Cow, Shadowline, Avatar, IDW, Dynamite, Moonstone, Humanoids and Zenescope. He is the author of the Lucius Fogg series of novels and a published photographer.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had eight catches for 107 yards.JIM DAVIS/GLOBE STAFF
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It was the scariest possible Patriots finish in a building that has had multiple names over the years but will always be best known to Tom Brady & Co. as the House of Horrors.
New England lost its wildest game in recent memory, the Dolphins pulling off a walkoff win when Kenyan Drake waltzed and whizzed his way to the end zone to end a 69-yard pass-and-lateral play with no time left Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.
The play and the loss dropped the Patriots to 9-4, prevented them from clinching their 10th straight AFC East title, and delivered a blow to their hopes of securing the top seed in the AFC playoffs. New England is now two games behind Kansas City.
Related: Shaughnessy: Is Patriots stunner the worst non-playoff loss in Boston sports history?
Stephen Gostkowski kicked a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, the second of which gave New England a 33-28 lead with just 16 ticks left.
The Dolphins, who improved to 7-6, were undaunted, however, coming back like they had all game, erasing their fifth deficit of the day on Drake’s score, which came after a Ryan Tannehill pass and a pair of laterals.
There were signs early on that this might be another Nightmare on Dan Marino Boulevard.
From Gostkowski’s missed extra point on the opening touchdown to Brady mistakenly thinking he had an extra timeout at the end of the first half, New England left a lot of points on the field.
Related: For a change, it was the Patriots making inexplicable mistakes, and their opponent capitalizing
“We missed a lot of opportunities,’’ coach Bill Belichick said. “Miami played hard like they always do, and they just made one more play than we did.’’
And it was a historic one play. Drake’s touchdown is the longest play from scrimmage to win a game with no time remaining in the fourth quarter since the 1970 merger.
Related: Ryan Tannehill saw Rob Gronkowski playing deep safety and said, ‘We got this!’
A HALF-BAD ENDING
Tom Brady was smoking for stretches of the first half, but it ended on a sour note after back-to-back botched plays.
After moving to the Miami 2-yard line on a Brady-to-Rob Gronkowski 13-yard completion, the Patriots called their final timeout.
After an incompletion on first down, Brady missed a wide-open Chris Hogan in the end zone on the next play with 14 seconds left. Brady was then sacked on third down as the clock ticked away. Instead of at least 3 points, the Patriots came away with none.
“That was a terrible play by me,’’ said Brady. “That should never happen. I lost track. I thought we had one timeout. We called the one, and we ran a couple plays, and I was just not thinking on third down. So, it was just a play that should never happen.’’
Related: It’s lost because of the final play, but Rob Gronkowski was a force again on offense
Tom Brady left points on the field on this Robert Quinn sack on the fianl play of the first half.jim davis/Globe staff
BRADY BRILLIANCE
Lost in the loss were some flashes of brilliance from Tom Brady, who completed 27 of 43 throws for 358 yards and three touchdowns.
Brady had lots of zip on his passes and did a nice job of getting his top three targets involved. He relied heavily on Julian Edelman (nine catches, 86 yards), Rob Gronkowski (eight catches, 107 yards), and Josh Gordon (five catches, 96 yards).
Perhaps Brady’s best throw of the game, however, came when he fired a 37-yard frozen rope down the seam to Cordarrelle Patterson for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Brady wasn’t really in the mood to talk about the good stuff after the game, with the sting of the loss still fresh.
“We had some productivity. I thought we did a good job in certain areas. We left some out there,’’ he said. “I think we left a lot more points on the board offensively. That’s football.’’
Related: Brady sets record for most touchdown passes in NFL history
KICK IN THE GUT
Stephen Gostkowski was 37 for 37 on PATs this season before slicing one off the goal post following James Develin’s 2-yard run that gave the visitors a 6-0 lead.
Later, Gostkowski sailed a 42-yard field goal wide right. It was the normally reliable Gostkowski’s fifth missed field goal of the season, and the lost 4 points obviously proved costly.
Miami’s five scoring drives were all lightning fast. Ryan Tannehill “engineered” drives of 5, 2, 6, 4, and 1 play.
In perhaps the weirdest statistical anomaly of the game, the Dolphins didn’t need to convert a third down on any of their scoring drives — and it’s a good thing because they were just 1 for 7.
Related: Chad Finn: Bizarre things happen to Patriots in Miami, but this loss tops them all
The Patriots were gashed in the trenches, giving up 189 rushing yards to a team that had come in averaging a little more than 100. It was particularly painful in the first half as the Dolphins rumbled for 142 yards on the ground. A chunk of that came on two runs by former Patriot Brandon Bolden, who rushed just twice — the first a 57-yard touchdown and the second a 3-yard score.
The Patriots’ tackling struggles were odd because they had recently ranked as the best tackling team in the league, according to Pro Football Focus.
“They had some plays where they just broke right into the secondary right away,’’ safety Devin McCourty said. “We will just have to see how that shows up scheme-wise and what we could’ve done better.”
SPUTTERING ATTACK
New England’s own ground game, which had been on a roll lately, wasn’t able to make much ground against a Miami team that was ranked 30th in rush defense at 144.7 yards.
The Patriots collected just 77 rushing yards on 30 carries — a paltry 2.6-yard average.
“We’ve got to make more yards in the run game and control the line of scrimmage that way, too,’’ Tom Brady said. “They’ve got a good defense.”
Neither Josh Gordon (10) nor Reshad Jones could make the play on this long third quarter pass.jim davis/Globe staff
SPECIAL PLAYS
Albert McClellan, who was signed last month to help bolster the special teams, blocked two punts in the first half. Both allowed the Patriots to start their ensuing possessions in the red zone, and the first ended with a touchdown.
The first block was recovered by Ramon Humber, who also was signed in part for his special teams prowess.
After the second, special teams captain Matthew Slater held up two fingers and stared down the Dolphins’ sideline on his way back to the bench.
McClellan spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Ravens and was a member of Baltimore’s Super Bowl championship team in 2012.
The Patriots’ Albert McClellan blocked a punt in the second quarter, his second of the game.jim davis/Globe staff
“Until I got in the end zone . . . I mean honestly, I’m sitting before you all and I still don’t believe it. I just saw it was Gronk in front of me and I was just like, ‘Look, I’ve got somewhere to be.’ So, I had to get in the end zone.”
Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake, when asked at which point he thought the winning play might happen.
The Dolphins’ Kenyan Drake outraced (32) Rob Gronkowski to the end zone on the final play of the game.jim davis/Globe staff
Patriots left tackle Trent Brown spent a short stint in the blue medical tent for an unknown reason, but he didn’t miss any playing time. For the Dolphins, Ryan Tannehill was stepped on by a teammate and was forced to the locker room right before halftime. He had his ankle taped and returned for the second half.
NEXT WEEK: AT PITTSBURGH
Similar to last season, the Patriots now head to the Steel City fresh off a loss in South Florida. They were able to bounce back for a win in the best regular-season game of the 2017 season.
“We’ll just get back to work this week and try to go beat Pittsburgh,’’ Tom Brady said.
MORE JIM DAVIS PHOTOS
Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson was a beaten man after the last play of the game.jim davis/Globe staff
The Patriots’ Patrick Chung (left) and the Dolphins’ Danny Amendola strike a similar pose after an incomplete pass.jim davis/Globe staff
Julian Edelman barrels into the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown.jim davis/Globe staff
Rob Gronkowski had 8 receptions on 8 targets for 107 yards.Jim davis/Globe staff
Ryan Tannehill was in pain after this sack by Adam Butler in the first half. Tannehill left the game but later returned.jim davis/Globe staff
After a heavy rain storrm before the game, a Patriots fan hurdled a puddle outside of Hard Rock Stadium. jim davis/Globe staff
Jim McBride can be reached at james.mcbride@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @globejimmcbride.
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Home > Government & Economy
Brazil central bank cuts interest rate again
Thu, Dec 01, 2016 - 6:43 AM
Brazil's central bank cut its key interest rate on Wednesday for the second month running, as data showed that the recession hitting Latin America's largest economy continued into the third quarter.
[BRASÍLIA] Brazil's central bank cut its key interest rate on Wednesday for the second month running, as data showed that the recession hitting Latin America's largest economy continued into the third quarter.
The central bank lowered the benchmark Selic rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to 13.75 per cent - still one of the world's highest.
"The available evidence indicates the pick-up in economic activity may be later and more gradual than previously anticipated," the bank said.
Earlier, the state statistics office said the ailing economy shrank a further 0.8 per cent last quarter - its seventh consecutive contraction.
Brazil's economy is in its deepest recession for decades and the country's credit rating has been reduced to junk status by all three main international rating agencies.
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Centre-right President Michel Temer, who took over this year after the impeachment of leftist leader Dilma Rousseff, has vowed to introduce strong austerity measures.
The market hopes the reforms will get the economy back on the rails, but the bank remains caught between wanting to stimulate economic growth and trying to dampen double-digit inflation.
Inflation dropped to 7.87 per cent in October from 8.48 per cent in September, continuing its downward progress. But it is still far above the target of 4.5 per cent.
Last month the bank made its first interest rate cut in three years, lowering the Selic by 0.25 points to 14 per cent.
Economists say its room to maneuver is limited. The new 0.25-point cut was in line with analysts' expectations.
The bank said external factors were making it difficult to rein in inflation.
A long-feared and now apparently imminent interest rate hike in the United States would strengthen the dollar against the Brazilian real.
And billionaire Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election has unleashed "uncertainty about the direction of economic policy," the bank said.
Also restraining the bank is uncertainty about the future of Mr Temer's austerity plan.
On Tuesday, the senate passed the first key measure, a 20-year spending freeze, against a backdrop of violent protests.
Even more controversial measures - including pension reforms - have yet to be debated.
Meanwhile, unemployment remained stuck at 11.8 per cent between August and October.
Mr Temer faces a huge task to wrestle Brazil back into the black. The economy shrank 3.8 per cent in 2015 and market estimates are pointing to another slip, of almost 3.5 per cent in 2016, with weak growth returning next year.
Brazil has been hit hard by falling world commodity prices, the bitter political struggle that led to Rousseff's impeachment, and a vast corruption scandal at state oil giant Petrobras.
Mr Temer has warned of state "bankruptcy" if the country does not impose painful reforms.
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Disposable Sex Toys
Dublin, County Dublin
Disposable Sex Toys are a band full of fresh ideas, pushing to be heard in Ireland’s now bright and thriving music scene. Holed away in their garage HQ for the past 2 years, the band has worked hard to harness individual creative passions and hone a sound full of raw passion, honesty and emotion, whilst always maintaining a wry smile on their collective face.
Comprising a style that manages to slip in and out of the clutches of categorization-finding a basis in garage rock yet incorporating a pop sensibility that belies the juggernaut of sound that they are known to create, their songs are laden with romance, barroom bravado, youthful naivete, cigarette smoke and humour. Some influences include the Stooges, Nirvana, The Pixies, The Clash, but the band believes the current music climate is a really exciting and healthy one with great bands such as The Metric, QOTSA, Wilco and Interpol all inspiring them to write, record and try new ideas.
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Home > England > Suffolk > Historic Churches > St Stephen's Chapel > Nearest Bed and Breakfasts > 3
Bed and Breakfasts near St Stephen's Chapel, Suffolk
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The Swan at Great Easton
The Swan at Great Easton is a delightful, privately owned Freehouse situated 3 miles north of Dunmow off the B184 towards Thaxted. Dating from the fifteenth century The Swan retains a wealth of original features …
Great Dunmow, Essex, England, CM6 2HG
Clacton-on-Sea (20.2 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
Chudleigh Hotel
The Chudleigh, as the saying goes, is"an oasis" in a central location, and is conveniently situated, near the beautiful seafront gardens and only a short distance from the Pier and main shopping centre. Its beautifully …
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, CO15 1RA
Brunton House
Brunton House is a family run Guest House. It is situated in an ideal location situated only five minutes walk from the beach pier and town centre.
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, CO15 6PH
Melrose Hotel
This small seaside hotel is in Clacton-on-Sea next to the promenade lined with pretty gardens. Guests can benefit from free Wi-Fi and free parking and the pier is 5 minutes? walk away.
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, CO15 6AD
Bury St Edmunds (22.3 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
Highwaymans Bed & Breakfast
Set in a delightfully remote rural location yet within close proximity to both Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket, Highwaymans offers tranquil relaxation and optimum comfort.
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, IP28 6QP
HISTORIC PROPERTY (Ixworth, 22.5 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
The Pykkerell Inn
The Pykkerell Inn is a pub and restaurant with Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Ixworth near Bury St Edmunds. The Inn is surrounded by Grade II listed buildings dating back to the 16th Century in …
Ixworth, Suffolk, England, IP31 2HH
HISTORIC PROPERTY (Balsham, 22.7 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
The Black Bull Inn
We are a privately owned free house pub restaurant with five super king en suite bed & breakfast rooms (double or twin) in a separate mews that has resided at the heart of the pretty …
Balsham, Cambridgeshire, England, CB21 4DJ
HISTORIC PROPERTY (Bishops Stortford, 23.3 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
Located close to Stansted Airport, The White House is a delightful 15th Century Grade II listed manor house set in one acre of attractive gardens providing a warm and relaxing atmosphere for all.
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, CM22 6NR
HISTORIC PROPERTY (Woodbridge, 23.5 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
Cherry Tree Pub
The Cherry Tree Inn is an enchanting 17th Century Inn near the town centre of Woodbridge nestling on the road to Ipswich opposite Notcutts Garden Centre.
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, IP12 4AG
Bardwell (24.7 miles from St Stephen's Chapel)
Situated in picturesque Bardwell Six Bells Inn offers cooked breakfasts a traditional restaurant and free parking. With cottage-style bedrooms and scenic views Bury St Edmunds is just 20 minutes away.
Bardwell, Suffolk, England, IP31 1AW
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Best phones for older people
Jonathan Leggett
Need an easy-to-use, durable phone with big buttons that's suitable for older people? Looking for with a large, clear screen and an SOS alarm for emergencies too? We've picked out the best here.
1. Doro PhoneEasy 612
2. Binatone M250
3. Nokia 105 (2017)
4. iPhone SE
5. Doro 6520
6. Nokia 3310
How we chose the best phones for elderly users
Cutting-edge smartphones, with their extensive and puzzling array of features, can be a bit intimidating and hard to get to grips with. Especially when you get a little bit older.
The good news is that there are plenty of stripped down phones that are manufactured specifically with elderly users in mind. You'll find our selection of the best here.
Designed with accessibility in mind, Doro's PhoneEasy 612 is a clamshell-style phone suits an elderly person perfectly.
Large widely-spaced buttons, an extra loud speaker, and shortcut keys that basically function as speed dial makes it easy for elderly people to stay in touch and alert you when they're in need of some help.
It comes with a charging dock too so there's no need to fiddle around with wires. There's no internet access and you can't get any apps either.
But if you're looking for a pared-down phone for making calls and texting, the PhoneEasy 612 is a really good bet.
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Binatone's M250 is the same design as its landline handsets that are also designed for elderly users. So if you're familiar with the latter, you'll be able to use the M250 without having to learn anything new.
The phone's also home to an SOS emergency alarm function that's activated by a button on the rear, as well as an LED torch and back-lit large keys that make it easier to locate the correct number.
Buy the Binatone M250
The Nokia 105 has everything the company's older models were known for: it's durable, keenly priced and is powered by a long-life battery that'll last several days in standby mode.
Unlike Doro's handsets, it's not designed specifically for elderly users. But it's nice and simple to navigate, nonetheless.
The 105 also makes room for a torch, a calculator, a calendar and Nokia's Snake game.
What it doesn't have is a camera and internet connectivity, but for the people it's designed for that won't really matter.
Buy the Nokia 105
Not everyone wants a pared down phone in their old age. And for them, the iPhone SE is a good buy.
Apple's intuitive iOS interface doesn't take long to master, which makes this pocket-sized handset ideal for someone who hasn't owned a smartphone before.
We recommend the iPhone SE in particular because of its sturdy build and low price. And with a four-inch screen, it's the perfect size too.
For accessibility, iOS is second to none. The Siri voice-control app is one of the best around for converting spoken messages into text messages and allows users to search the web and make calls without having to use the touchscreen keyboard.
You'll also find a wealth of settings to help anyone with impaired vision, hearing, and mobility, such as options for bigger text, altered colours, mono audio, subtitles and closed captions.
AssistiveTouch and Switch Control make the touchscreen easier to use and you can even get hearing aids that are designed to work seamlessly with iPhones.
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The Doro 6520's keys are large and widely spaced, with a black-on-white colour scheme that makes them easy to differentiate for visually impaired users.
Compatible with hearing aids and with extra-loud clear sound, the 6520 is less pared-down that other Doro phones and offers mobile internet access, an FM radio and a basic two-megapixel camera.
So it's a good buy for someone who is comfortable with mobile phones, but doesn't necessarily want or need a high-tech smartphone.
As is standard with Doro phones, there's an SOS button for emergencies and a long-life battery that'll get you up to eight hours of talk time.
Buy the Doro 6520
Released back in 2000, the original Nokia 3310 remains a byword for durability and incredible battery life.
This fresh version of Nokia's best-selling phone keeps the original model's sturdy construction and has a battery that offers 22 hours of talk time on a single charge.
It doesn't have the large buttons as Doro phones, but the 3310 is easy to use, keeps features and functions down to the bare essentials and has a decent-sized 2.4-inch bright screen.
Nokia's revamped 3310 also makes room for a web browser and a built-in Snake game.
Buy the Nokia 3310
The phones we've picked out here were chosen principally because they fulfil these criteria:
They're equipped with built-in accessibility features
They're durable enough to withstand a drop or two
They're easy to use and typically have an SOS mode
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Revolutionizing tax filings and payments
M. A. P. Insights
By Raymond A. Abrea
Low tax rates can mean high revenue collections if implemented and administrated correctly. But to do that, the taxes first need to actually be collected. Based on the BIR’s 2017 Annual Report, most of the tax collections for individuals came from withholding taxes on wages. Of the P390.85 billion collected from individuals, P317.74 billion came from the withholding tax on compensation income earners.
Other individuals, such as Self-Employed and Professionals (SEPs), contributed only P17.61 billion. This amount is lower than the collections on Capital Gains Tax or other withholding taxes, which contributed the remaining P20.84 billion and P34.66 billion, respectively.
In other words, it equates to a very low voluntary compliance among taxpayers, particularly SEPs.
A possible reason for these dissonant figures is the byzantine bureaucracy plaguing our tax system. This complex system benefits no one and serves only to discourage taxpayers from being compliant.
Reforming this system by making it simple, fair, and efficient is the goal of the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program. While it proposes a wide-ranging change, it mainly concerns itself with tax policies.
The tax administration will need its own reforms as well.
One such solution is the successful implementation of the electronic filing and payment of taxes. By doing so, it will improve voluntary compliance and broaden the taxpayer base.
The BIR already has the Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) but it remains underutilized and tedious to use. What the BIR needed was to authorize third parties to develop their applications that would create effective electronic channels.
On Nov. 8, 2018, the BIR addressed that problem by launching the Electronic Tax Software Provider Certification (eTSPCert) System. This initiative would allow the BIR to accredit individuals or businesses who provide electronic tax filing and payment channels. The applications developed could be for e-filing only, e-payment only, or a combination of both, like the TaxWhizPH mobile app.
The program is sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its e-PESO project.
Essentially, a software developer can apply for certification and will be provided with guidelines by the BIR. The application would then be thoroughly evaluated before being certified. There will be a no-contact policy between the applicants and any BIR personnel.
For electronic filing software, the BIR will check the forms the app will produce and verify its accessibility in the BIR’s database. For electronic payment software, they will check whether the collection file structure is consistent with their specifications.
There will also be no fees for the certification process.
This project is meant to make compliance easier for taxpayers, but doing so also benefits the government. With a more accessible and less complex system in place, doing business in the country will be much easier.
This will be a welcome development after the country’s drop in the Ease of Doing Business rankings in 2018.
Based on its latest report, the country dropped eleven places from 113th to 124th out of 190 countries. One of the factors in measuring the Ease of Doing Business is the ease of paying taxes. By simplifying its process, the Philippines could see an improvement in its rankings as well.
Aside from that, the government will also benefit by broadening the taxpayer base and lessening corruption.
Based on the BIR’s latest annual report, there are only 19,260,058 registered individual taxpayers. This amounts to less than half of the 40 million working population during that period.
It should also encourage delinquent taxpayers to comply, especially those who gave up only because of the convoluted tax system. Fear of making mistakes and fear of being harassed are other reasons taxpayers may use to justify evading taxes.
These will all be addressed by the implementation of electronic channels.
Since it is automated and there will be little to no contact with BIR personnel, the chance of corruption and harassment is drastically lessened.
Beyond just providing electronic filing and payment channels, other features could be included in the application as well. Innovation will be the key in the competition that will ensue among certified applications. For instance, the TaxWhizPH app’s features of immediately providing the applicable forms and automated calculations of tax due will be sought after. It also includes game-changing features, such as the automatic extraction of relevant data by taking pictures of a receipt.
The goal of these electronic channels should be to make the filing and payment of taxes more convenient. The development of new features should revolve around removing human error, such as miscalculations or missed deadlines.
The TaxWhizPH app’s built-in tax calendar combines the warnings of upcoming deadlines and reminders of new BIR issuances. As a mobile application, it is also easy to keep at hand.
These types of applications will be most useful to self-employed and professionals who have to handle their own taxes. Often, with little to no help from anyone. These programs will provide that needed help — providing the necessary forms and guiding them through the process.
The TaxWhizPH mobile app can already be downloaded via Google Play Store. To subscribe for free, simply visit app.acg.ph.
This article reflects the personal opinion of the author and does not reflect the official stand of the Management Association of the Philippines or the MAP.
Raymond A. Abrea is a member of the MAP and one of the 2017 Outstanding Young Persons of the World, a Move Awards 2016 Digital Mover, one of the 2015 The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM), an Asia CEO Young Leader of the Year, and founding president of the Asian Consulting Group (ACG) and the Center for Strategic Reforms of the Philippines (CSR Philippines).
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What will the Canada Sevens tournament schedule look like?
The HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens tournament will feature 33 games played by 12 different countries over 2 days. Rugby Sevens matches consist of two 7-minute halves of play with a 2-minute half time.
Will in and out privileges be allowed each day?
Yes we will allow in and out privileges!
How is the Canada Sevens Tournament structured?
Teams will be divided into three pools (A,B,C) consisting of four teams each. Pools are designated after the Japan Sevens held in Kitakyushu. The tournament features 12 countries, including 11 core teams with the additional country being invited by the host nation.
Teams will play a round robin schedule of three games each within their respective pools. Based on these results teams will be ranked from 1st to 12th.
The top 8 teams will compete in a knock out round with the winners advancing to the Cup Semi Finals. For more information on Rules and Regulations click here: Women’s Sevens Tournament Rules
For more information on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, click World Rugby Sevens Series
Are animals allowed in Westhills Stadium?
No animals are allowed in Westhills Stadium other than certified PADS animals.
Where is the First Aid station?
The first aid station will be location near Section L.
What methods of payment are available in the stadium?
Cash, Debit and Credit will be accepted at Westhills Stadium.
Can I bring my own beverage container into the stadium?
There are no outside bottles allowed in Westhills Stadium.
Am I allowed to bring my vuvuzela?
No vuvuzela’s are allowed in Westhills Stadium.
HSBC CANADA SEVENS GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
I have a question about my ticket purchase…
If you would like to purchase a ticket to the HSBC Canada Women’s Sevens tournament you can complete this online or ticketmaster box office by phone
https://www1.ticketmaster.ca/event/11005668E22A7259?dma_id=528
Ticketmaster Box Office:
If you experience any issues, please contact our ticketing team – tickets@canadasevens.com.
What does GA mean? Will we be seated together?
General Admission (GA), or “festival seating”, entitles you to access specific areas of the venue where seating is provided but not assigned. Spectators with GA tickets will be allowed to sit wherever there is an open spot within the designated GA sections.
Can I purchase tickets at the door?
Tickets will be sold on tournament days at the gate, but are subject to availability. Spectators are encouraged to buy tickets ahead of time, as certain sections may sellout in advance of the event and gate prices will be a higher rate on tournament day.
What time will ticket services open on tournament day?
The box office will be open 30 minutes prior to kick off
I would like to purchase a large group of tickets for my rugby club.
For large group purchases please email tickets@canadasevens.com
I am a wheelchair user. Can my friends and family sit with me?
Yes, at Westhills Stadium we have wheelchair accessible seating available and based on availability your friends and family can sit nearby. Please email tickets@canadasevens.com to arrange accessible seating.
Is there alcohol-free seating available?
Alcohol-free seats will be provided in a General Admission section in a roped off area of the stadium.
At what age is a guest required to have a ticket?
Children 2 and under do not require a ticket if they can sit on the lap of a parent or guardian.
What types of food and beverage options are available at BC Place stadium?
We will have a full range of food choices for people including burgers, hotdogs and gourmet food trucks.
If you want to work with international athletes from around the world, you are in luck. We are currently looking for Volunteer Team Liaisons to work during the week of May 7-May 14 when the Women of World Rugby Sevens come to Langford, BC.
Our Team Liaison Officers (TLO) are the main point of contact for teams during their time on Vancouver Island. The TLO will provide professional communication, services, and organization to make sure teams are taken care of.
To learn more about this position click HERE
If you have interest in other volunteer positions at the 2018 HSBC Canada Sevens Women’s Tournament, please send an e-mail to volunteers@canadasevens.com noting your interest and we will be in contact with you at a later date.
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An excerpt from Patrick deWitt's Giller-nominated novel, French Exit
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French Exit by Patrick deWitt
Read an excerpt from French Exit by Canadian author Patrick deWitt. He is part of the 2018 Giller shortlist and is known for his previous novels, Ablutions, The Sisters Brothers and Undermajordomo Minor.
“All good things must end,” said Frances Price.
She was a moneyed, striking woman of sixty- five years, easing her hands into black calfskin gloves on the steps of a brownstone in New York City’s Upper East Side. Her son, Malcolm, thirty- two, stood nearby looking his usual broody and unkempt self. It was late autumn, dusk; the windows of the brownstone were lit, a piano sounded on the air— a tasteful party was occurring. Frances was explaining her early departure to a similarly wealthy though less lovely individual, this the hostess. Her name doesn’t matter. She was aggrieved.
“You’re certain you have to go? Is it really so bad as that?”
“According to the veterinarian it’s only a matter of time,” Frances said. “What a shame. We were having such a lovely evening.”
“Were you really?” the hostess asked hopefully.
“Such a lovely evening. And I do hate to leave. But it sounds an actual emergency, and what can be done in the face of that?”
The hostess considered her answer. “Nothing,” she said finally. A silence arrived; to Frances’s horror, the hostess lunged and clung to her. “I’ve always admired you so,” she whispered.
“Malcolm,” said Frances.
“Actually I’m sort of afraid of you. Is that very silly of me?”
“Malcolm, Malcolm.”
Malcolm found the hostess pliable; he peeled her away from his mother, then took the woman’s hand in his and shook it. She watched her hand going up and down with an expression of puzzlement. She’d had two too many drinks and there was nothing in her stomach but a viscous pâté. She returned to her home and Malcolm led Frances away, down the steps to the sidewalk. They passed the waiting town car and sat on a bench twenty yards back from the brownstone, for there was no emergency, no veterinarian, and the cat, that antique oddity called Small Frank, was not unwell, so far as they knew.
Frances lit a cigarette with her gold lighter. She liked this lighter best due to its satisfying weight, and the distinguished click! it made at the moment of ignition. She aimed the glowing cherry at the hostess, now visible in an upstairs window, speaking with one of her guests. Frances shook her head. “Born to bore.”
Malcolm was inspecting a framed photograph he’d stolen from the hostess’s bedroom. “She’s just drunk. Hopefully she won’t remember in the morning.”
Excerpted from French Exit. Copyright © 2018 by Patrick DeWitt.
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4WD Reviews Australia
For whatever life throws at you – 4WDs
Whether it’s for the worksite, the school run or a trek through the bush, a 4WD has long been a way of life for many Australians, with the extra power and control big selling points for many motorists. While often mistaken for SUVs, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to the 4WD, with alterations to the gearbox, suspension and engine setting it apart.
Though the SUV may have taken over the city landscape, the 4WD is still a hugely popular option for many, particularly those in rural areas or those who work in the trades, with the 4WD capabilities making it easier to get to the worksite, as well as the family holiday destination. If you’re looking for something with a bit more grunt to it for your new set of wheels, read on to find out just what brands might be in the running to be your next purchase.
4WDs in Australia
With plenty of brands, models and makes available for Aussie motorists, it can be a tough ask to narrow down the field when it comes to finding one to drive off into the sunset. If you have your heart set on a 4WD, here are the brands that offer these models in Australia:
It may not be the first option you’ll think of when it comes to finding a 4WD for Australian roads, but American brand Chevrolet has slowly made its way into the local market, with most models coming in a 4WD pick-up model. Stablemate to Holden under the General Motors banner, Chevrolet – otherwise known as Chevy – models are hard to miss, with the “everything’s bigger in America” mantra certainly translating into their vehicles.
Chevrolet 4WD models include:
Sportscat SV
Sportscat V
Silverado 2500HD WT
Silverado 2500HD LTZ
Silverado 2500HD LTZ Midnight Edition
Silverado 2500HD LTZ Custom Sport
While more focused on its American market, Ford still has plenty for the Aussie motorist, including a number of 4WD models such as the Ford Everest and Ford Ranger, suitable for those looking to pack plenty in for their big weekend away, or for those big jobs. The Ford Everest, otherwise known as the Endeavour in some overseas markets, has been in production since 2003 and is now in its fourth generation, while the Ford Ranger has been a popular model for the Ford brand, with production starting back in 1983.
Ford 4WD models include:
Everest Trend
Everest Titanium
Ranger 4×4 XL Single Cab
Ranger 4×4 XL Double Cab
Ranger 4×4 XL Super Cab
Ranger 4×4 XLS Double Cab Pick-up
Ranger 4×4 XLT Double Cab Pick-up
Ranger 4×4 XLT Super Cab Pick-up
Ranger 4×4 Wildtrak Double Cab Pick-up
Ranger Raptor Double Cab Pick-up
One of a number of Chinese brands to enter the Australian market over recent years, Great Wall predominantly manufactures utes, with the Steed the flagship model. Also known as the Wingle in overseas markets, the Steed has been in production since 2006, replacing the Great Wall Sailor model, and is available in a number of cab sizes, whether you usually ride solo, or you’ve got a few passengers to ferry to and from the worksite.
Great Wall 4WD models include:
Steed Single Cab
Steed Dual Cab
While now more focused in supporting parent company General Motors in expanding its American market, Holden still has a number of 4WD options for Aussies to consider. Holden offers the Colorado for the work site, with the utility introduced back in 2008 to replace the Holden Rodeo. Those wanting something a bit more family-friendly may look to the Holden Trailblazer, a seven-seat 4WD and one of Holden’s newest additions to its line-up.
Holden 4WD models include:
Colorado Single Cab
Colorado Space Cab
Trailblazer LT
Trailblazer LTZ
Trailblazer Storm
Trailblazer Z71
A Japanese brand known for its commercial vehicles, Isuzu may not be the brand for you if you’re after a small vehicle, with most of its non-commercial range made up of the 4WD D-Max and MU models. The D-Max is Isuzu’s flagship model, manufactured since 2002, with the MU model introduced as the wagon counterpart of the D-Max.
Isuzu 4WD models include:
D-Max Single Cab SX
D-Max Space Cab Ute LS-U
D-Max Crew Cab SX
D-Max Crew Cab LS-M
D-Max Crew Cab LS-U
D-Max Crew Cab LS-T
MU-X LS-T
MU-X LS-U
MU-X LS-M
A brand made famous through the Second World War, Jeep today has a number of larger vehicles on offer for motorists to choose from, including a number of 4WD options. Two of its more well-known models – the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee – are available with 4WD, with the Wrangler appearing on roads since 1987, while the Grand Cherokee touched down on bitumen in 1993.
Jeep 4WD models include
Grand Cherokee Laredo
Grand Cherokee Limited
Grand Cherokee Overland
Grand Cherokee Summit
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
Wrangler Sport S
Wrangler Overland
Wrangler Rubicon
Known for concentrating on the small car and SUV markets, Japanese manufacturer Mazda still has something for those looking for a bit more grunt. However, if you’re after a 4WD, you’ll have to settle for the BT-50 ute, although there’s still plenty of variety within the BT-50 line-up, including single and dual cabs, along with pickups available for purchase.
Mazda 4WD models include:
BT-50 XT Single Cab
BT-50 XT Dual Cab
BT-50 XT Freestyle Cab
BT-50 XT Pickup
BT-50 XTR Pickup Single Cab
BT-50 XTR Pickup Dual Cab
BT-50 GT Pickup
BT-50 Boss Pickup
Covering all vehicle sizes from small cars to commercial fleets, Japanese brand Mitsubishi also has a number of 4WD models for motorists to choose from, including the Pajero and Pajero Sport for those family vacations, or the Triton for all your worksite needs. Known as either the Montero or Shogun in global markets, the Pajero is in its fourth generation, while the Triton has been in production since 1979, with the ute now in its fifth generation.
Mitsubishi 4WD models include:
Pajero GLX
Pajero GLS
Pajero Sport GLX
Pajero Sport GLS
Pajero Sport Black Edition
Pajero Sport Exceed
Triton GLX Single Cab
Triton GLX Double Cab
Triton GLX Club Cab
Triton GLX ADAS Club Cab
Triton GLX ADAS Double Cab
Triton GLX Pickup
Triton GLX ADAS Pickup
Triton GLX+ Club Cab
Triton GLX+ Pickup
Triton GLS Pickup
Triton Toby Price Edition Pickup
Triton GLS Premium Pickup
Another brand that seemingly has a vehicle for every occasion, Japanese company Nissan offers a number of vehicles with 4WD capabilities, including the X-Trail, Pathfinder, Patrol and Navara. The X-Trail is one of Nissan’s most well-known models, with production beginning back in 2000, while the Pathfinder underwent a revamp in 2012. The Patrol is one of Nissan’s longest running models, with production starting back in the 1950s, with the model now in its sixth generation, while the Navara utility is in its third generation.
Nissan 4WD models include:
X-Trail ST
X-Trail TS
X-Trail ST-L
X-Trail N-Sport
X-Trail TI
X-Trail TL
Pathfinder ST
Pathfinder ST+
Pathfinder ST-L
Pathfinder Ti
Patrol Ti
Patrol Ti-L
Navara RX Single Cab
Navara RX King Single Cab
Navara RX Dual Cab
Navara SL Dual Cab
Navara DX Single Cab
Navara ST Dual Cab
Navara ST King Cab
Navara ST-X Dual Cab
Navara ST-X King Cab
Navara N-TREK Dual Cab
A South Korean brand, SsangYong originally began back in 1954, with the company today expanding to operate globally. Predominantly manufacturing SUVs and utes, SsangYong provides a number of 4WD models for motorists to consider, including the Rexton and Musso ute. The Rexton is one of SsangYong’s longest running models, with manufacturing starting in 2001, while the Musso is one of the brand’s newest additions, with production beginning in 2018.
SsangYong 4WD models include:
Musso EX
Musso ELX
Musso Ultimate
Musso XLV LWB ELX
Rexton EX
Rexton ELX
Rexton Ultimate
While mostly found in the small car and compact SUV market, Suzuki offers a number of 4WD-capable models, include the Vitara and Jimny. The Vitara is currently in its fourth generation of production, having first rolled off the line in 1988, with the Jimny also in its fourth generation, although began production in 1970.
Suzuki 4WD models include:
Vitara Turbo ALLGRIP
One of the most popular brands with Aussie motorists, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to picking up a new set of wheels from the Japanese brand. With one of the largest ranges of 4WD models available in the Australian market, motorists can choose from the Fortuner, Prado, LandCruiser and Hilux for their 4WD needs. The Fortuner is in its second generation, and is built upon the Hilux’s design, while the Hilux itself has been on roads since 1968, with the utility now in its eighth generation and is consistently Australia’s top selling car. The LandCruiser is also a popular model, with the model on the manufacturing line since 1951, and spawned the Prado and LandCruiser 70 ute and troop carrier as a result of its popularity.
Toyota 4WD models include:
Fortuner GX
Fortuner GXL
Fortuner Crusade
Prado GX
Prado GXL
Prado VX
Prado Kakadu
LandCruiser 200 GX Turbo
LandCruiser 200 GXL Turbo
LandCruiser 200 VX Turbo
LandCruiser 200 Sahara Turbo
Hilux SR5 Pickup
Hilux Rogue Pickup
Hilux Rugged Pickup
Hilux Rugged X Pickup
LandCruiser 70 WorkMate Troop Carrier
LandCruiser 70 Single Cab
LandCruiser 70 GXL Troop Carrier
While more popular in the smaller car market, German brand Volkswagen offers 4WD models, primarily in its upcoming Touareg range and the Amarok utility range. The Touareg has recently transitioned into its third generation, while the Amarok is in its first generation, having first been produced in 2010, with both ranges looking to follow the success of the Polo and Golf models.
Volkswagen 4WD models include:
Touareg Launch Edition
Amarok Core
Amarok Sportline
Amarok Highline
Amarok Ultimate
Amarok Canyon
What’s the difference between 4WD and AWD?
Considering how many abbreviations and industry jargon the automotive market uses, you wouldn’t be alone in thinking that 4WD and AWD means the same thing. After all, most cars have four wheels, right? While at the surface they seem similar, there is enough of a difference to warrant an explanation, as you won’t want to take an AWD model off the beaten track, as you may be heading home sooner than you anticipated.
The primary difference between a 4WD and AWD model is the differential, which is what splits the engine torque to rotate your wheels at different speeds. A 4WD will generally supply torque to all four wheels at all times for the additional traction and handling, with the front and rear axles split by the differential to allow each axle to operate at different speeds when needed, such as for when you’re taking a corner, or you’re off the beaten track and need to get up a steep incline.
An AWD model however, generally only uses the front axle when driving, using what is known as ‘viscous coupling’ to assist the differential when the car senses a loss of traction or change in road conditions, in which then all four wheels are engaged.
However, to potentially make things a bit more confusing, 4WD and AWD models can be further classified as ‘full-time’ or ‘part-time’, with full-time models indicating that the drive type is always engaged (meaning that a full-time 4WD will always have the four wheels engaged and powered), while a part-time model will only engage all four wheels when the driver wants or needs them. You generally tell a part-time model apart from a full-time model if there’s a button, lever or system in place that allows the driver to manually engage 4WD or AWD mode, although it’s always best to read the manual or brochure to see which type of vehicle you’re getting.
Is there a difference between 4×4 and 4WD?
If you’re in the market for a 4WD, you may have seen models marketed as 4×4, but is this the same as 4WD, or is this something different? In simple terms, 4×4 refers to the fact the vehicle has four wheels, and four of them are powered by the differential and engine, while 4×2 indicates that the vehicle has four wheels, but only two are powered.
As a result, whether a vehicle is marketed as a 4WD or as a 4×4 will come down to each individual brand, but each term can be used interchangeably, so if you’ve found a 4×4, you’ve also found yourself a 4WD.
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Should I buy a 4WD?
If you’re after a large vehicle, there are plenty of options available, but deciding on which one is best suited for you can be tricky. With SUVs, 4WDs, utes and people movers all readily available, it becomes more than simply how many can you fit in your car, especially if you’ve got your sights set on hitting the old dusty trail and need something to get you where you need to be.
While space is important, if you’re looking to take an outback adventure, or simply need a bit of extra muscle, then a 4WD will often be your best bet. There are a lot of brands offering both a 4WD and SUV range, which is why it’s best to do your own research into what you’ll need your new car for. Think about whether a 4WD is necessary for your needs and if the model that you’ve got your eye on actually has 4WD capabilities! After all, you don’t want to get underway on that weekend adventure only to realise your vehicle isn’t cut out for the job. But to make sure you aren’t spinning your wheels, it’s always best to get in the driver’s seat and test drive a few models, as you may find something that’s right up your alley without breaking the bank.
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Stay Tuned: Netflix starts new year with provocative Middle East thriller ‘Messiah’
By Melissa CrawleyMore Content Now
Kicking off the new year, Fox plays it safe with a new police drama, while Netflix opts for some controversy. Happy 2020!
Dispatches: Weekly TV news
- It�s the case of the missing jersey. Fox Sports Films announced the premiere date for �The Great Brady Heist,� which investigates the disappearance of Tom Brady�s jersey after the New England Patriots� Super Bowl LI win over the Atlanta Falcons. Debuting on Feb. 1, the documentary offers new footage, conversations with Brady and the first on-camera interview with the thief.
- EPIX has greenlit a 10-episode season for a drama series based on the Stephen King short story �Jerusalem�s Lot.� Set in the 1850s, the series will star Adrien Brody as Captain Charles Boone, who moves his family to his ancestral home in Maine after his wife dies at sea. Dark and sordid family secrets soon reveal themselves. Production begins in May 2020 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a planned fall 2020 premiere.
Contenders: Shows to keep on your radar
- Director Ron Howard�s �Pavarotti� will make its television debut on Showtime (Dec. 30, 8 p.m. ET). The intimate look at the beloved opera singer will feature his iconic performances and never-before-seen footage.
- If staying home to watch New Year�s Eve specials are more your thing than going out to celebrate, you have plenty of options. Carson Daly and Julianne Hough host NBC�s annual event live from Times Square, with Leslie Jones working the crowds. On ABC, it�s Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale on hosting duty for �Dick Clark�s Rockin� New Year�s Eve.� Steve Harvey anchors the celebrations for Fox and PBS showcases the New York Philharmonic with a 90-minute special that celebrates the orchestral music of Stephen Sondheim in �Live from Lincoln Center: New York Philharmonic New Year�s Eve 2019: Sondheim Celebration� (8 p.m. ET).
- Science Channel is starting off 2020 with a bang, literally. �The Explosion Show� (Jan. 1, 10 p.m. ET) goes behind the scenes to explore how things go boom. Hosts Tory Belleci and Tommy Passamente suit up with a California-based bomb squad, design a firework show, get up close and personal with blast waves and explore the special effects magic behind some of Hollywood�s most iconic explosions.
- Netflix begins the new year with a controversial thriller about a mysterious Middle East religious leader who is pursued by the CIA. �Messiah� stars Belgian actor Mehdi Debhi as a prophet who defies the Islamic State. Is he the genuine Messiah? Or a political agent with bad intentions? Also this week is �Spinning Out,� a drama about a competitive ice skater who attempts a comeback after a traumatizing injury.
�Deputy� (Jan. 2, Fox, 9 p.m. ET) stars Stephen Dorff as Bill Hollister, an old-fashioned fifth-generation lawman, more interested in justice than politics, who is suddenly appointed to lead the Los Angeles County Sheriff�s department. Expect a police drama/modern-day Western.
Report Card: Ratings winners and losers
Winner: Netflix renewed �Virgin River� for a second season.
Loser: NBC�s broadcast of �Global Citizen Prize� scored low.
Melissa Crawley is the author of �Mr. Sorkin Goes to Washington: Shaping the President on Television�s �The West Wing.�� She has a Ph.D. in media studies and is a member of the Television Critics Association. To comment on Stay Tuned, email her at staytuned@outlook.com or follow her on Twitter at @mcstaytuned.
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BAHAMAS FUNDRAISER
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SINGING THE GOSPEL
Carlos Prescod
Music: A popular church in the heart of the Caribbean community in Flatbush, Brooklyn on Nov. 10 hosted a highly-acclaimed “Afternoon of Spirituals, Gospel and Music of the Black Church Experience.” Comment
Windies Women lose T20 series against Indian Women
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Two-day blackout in Barbados
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Damages to Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian estimated at US$3.4B
Associated Press / Ramon Espinosa
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Guyana ads dispute spills into Barbados paper
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Persaud hosts roundtable on youth violence
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Julius launches patriotic soca anthem ‘What’s Your Name’
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SERIES DEFEAT
Associated Press / Saurabh Das, file
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Jamaica poised to bring in US$4M in tourism
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Congressional roundtable on de-risking in the Caribbean ‘successful’
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Kings County Hospital launches social media accounts
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Barbados beat Cayman
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Riots in Dominica
Associated Press / Frank Franklin II, File
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At least 4 wounded by gunshots during protest in Haiti
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Associated Press / Dieu Nalio Chery
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Bahamian economist to address Caribbean media awards
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CACNY appeals for Christmas presents for homeless children
CACNY
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A spectacular night celebrated Caribbean nationals at 6th Impact Awards Gala
Corazon Aguirre
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WAR COURT RULE
Associated Press / Ertugrul Kilic, File
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Team Jamaica Bickle
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Diabetes a bane on Barbados
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Guyanese conservationist to speak at Guyana Consulate
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New vibes at the lounge
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Coquito Caribbean Christmas Show
Jay Finch
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BAM presents Brett Story’s ‘The Hottest August’
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West Indies win ODI series against Afghanistan
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Trump’s abuse of power an existential threat to American democracy: Clarke
Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke
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Community helps fund incubator for premature babies
By Jenna Bagcal / jbagcal@qns.com
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital
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‘SLOW DOWN’
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Chris Pizzello / Invision/Associated Press
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WAVE RIDER
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Caribbean pols pay homage to veterans
Nelson A. King
Photo by Tequila Minsky
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Barbados’ external debt coup
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Schneps Media boss wants to further spread word at major SOMOS conference
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Windies women lose ODI series against India
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Dancehall Queen Spice ‘Captured’ the world
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US trains Trinidad Customs and Excise officers
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Trump extends TPS for Haitians
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Haiti: The Trump administration has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 500,000 undocumented Haitians living in the US. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a Federal Register notice on Nov. 1 extending the validity of TPS-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations not only to Haiti but also to El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan through Jan. 4, 2021. Comment
Clarke promotes voting rights for formerly incarcerated, paroled NYS residents
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CRICKET BAN
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Back-to-roots doctor makes headway
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Windies battle for survival
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Bajan lifter under probe
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‘BLACK PEARLS’ CONCERT
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Walsh appointed assistant coach
Sports: Former West Indies captain and legendary fast bowler, Courtney Walsh has been appointed assistant coach for the West Indies’ women team. By Azad Ali Former West Indies captain and legendary fast bowler Courtney Walsh has been appointed assistant coach for the West Indies’ women team. Comment
Louis wins third election in six months
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Myrie applauds ‘successful rollout’ of early voting
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie has applauded what he describes as the “successful rollout” of early voting in New York. On Jan. 14, Myrie, who represents the 20th Senatorial District in Brooklyn, introduced, and the legislature passed, the first bill of the 2019 legislative session: Early Voting. Comment
Relief for some Caribbean immigrants facing deportation
New York: The Brooklyn District Attorney’s (DA) Office has announced a major initiative that could lead to the reduction or removal of criminal convictions for Caribbean and other immigrants who entered into plea agreements and have convictions for nonviolent offenses that subject them to deportation, according to the Brooklyn-based Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID). Comment
Big cannabis changes in Barbados
Barbados: Not only is Barbados well on its way to legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes, but the island’s Rastafarian community will soon be able to lawfully use the herb in their religious sacrament. Comment
Williams wins general elections by landslide
Brooklyn: Caribbean American New York City Democratic Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Tuesday won the New York General Elections for Public Advocate by a landslide. Comment
Community salutes yesterday’s children
Solwazi Afi Olusola
Trinidad and Tobago: The moving stories of Caribbean-born elders, that will continue to inspire generations to come are etched in the memories of many who came out to say thank you, at the recent, 9th Annual Community Salute to Yesterday’s Children, at St. Jude Community Center in Brooklyn. The afternoon that began with an African Drum procession, and the pouring of Libation by Awo Ifaponmile-Sangogbemi, were all befitting the remarkable gentleman and women, who trace their roots to Guyana, Montserrat, and Trinidad & Tobago. Comment
Seven receive SVG Diaspora Heritage Awards
St Vincent: The Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Diaspora Committee of New York, Inc. Saturday night honored six individuals and a group during its 3rd Heritage Awards and Gala ceremony at the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center in Brooklyn. Comment
Barbados economy stabilizing
Barbados: Barbados is on course for a flat economy this year but has begun to increase net foreign reserves and register gains in revenue while reducing public debt, positioning the island for a 1.75 percent growth in 2020. Comment
Two Vincentians honored, three recognized at gala
The Brooklyn-based umbrella Vincentian group in the United States, Council of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Organizations, U.S.A., Inc. (COSAGO), on Sunday bestowed honors on prominent cultural figure Verna Arthur and Cavaliers Sports and Athletic Club during St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ 40th Independence Anniversary Gala Luncheon at Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn. Comment
Jamaican Diaspora calls for election accountability
Jamaica: Jamaican Diaspora leaders in the United States’ northeastern region have called on Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that elected members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council are representatives of their communities and “not solely advisors to the ministry.” Comment
‘Harriet’ goes underground to unearth feats of historic heroic black heroine
Glen Wilson / Focus Features via Associated Press
Movies: The controversy surrounding whether or not the image of liberationist Harriet Tubman should grace the $20 bill would be over if Hollywood writer/director Kasi Lemmons has anything to do with convincing the powers. Comment
A different kind of healing journey
Books: You’re doing okay. Shaky, most days, and you can’t stop crying but you’re doing okay. Thanks for asking, although nobody ever really wants to know. They look away, up or down or anywhere but at the truth: you’ve lost a baby but in “What God is Honored Here?” edited by Shannon Gibney and Kao Kalia Yang, you’ll find sisterhood. Comment
Trinidad and Tobago: Bahamas The government of The Bahamas is moving to establish a University School of Medicine in Freeport, the capital of Grand Bahama, which was recently devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Comment
Caribbean exports will fall 2.0 percent in 2019
ECLAC Mexico / Jorge Ronzón
Caribbean: The United Nations’ Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean (ECLAC) predicts that exports from the region will fall 2.0 percent in 2019 “due to the complex international context.” Comment
Reggae Girlz lost one of their own
Jamaica Football Federation
Jamaica: Having thunderously gone through qualifying stages and with eyes set on competing among seven other teams for a slot available for CONCACAF nations in the in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz suffered a shock and setback with death of a utility player. Comment
Belizeans now need to demand lots and land distribution with a titled expedited process
By Wellington C. Ramos
Belize: Belize is a country with a population of about 400,000 people. It is underpopulated and there is enough land in the 8,867 square miles, to give each Belizean a lot to build a home for his family and himself. Plus, almost every Belizean family own farmland which can be subdivided to give all their members a lot to build a house for themselves. Comment
Early voters test NYC’s election process ahead of 2020
New York: Some New Yorkers risked being late for church by first stopping into community centers on the last day of early voting for a few candidates seeking election and reelection in the five boroughs with many admittedly explaining their reason for allaying their religious routine was prompted by the call for resolution of five proposals pending a referendum. Comment
Red alert for blue planet and Small Island States
By Farhana Haque Rahman
Farhana Haque Rahman is Senior Vice President of IPS Inter Press Service; a journalist and communications expert, she is a former senior official of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. ROME, Oct 31 2019 (IPS) - Barely a week passes without alarming news of the most recent scientific research into the global climate crisis compounding a growing sense of urgency, particularly the impact on small island states from rising sea levels and extreme weather. Comment
HIGH TIDE THREAT
Associated Press / Ken Moore, file
Guyana: As unusually high tides batter Guyana’s below sea level coastline triggering extensive flooding in several communities, the issue of moving the capital and population to higher ground is once again engaging the attention of authorities. Comment
Haitian, DR pols in Brooklyn bridge ‘cultural divide’
Office of Council Member Farah Louis
Arts & Theater: Haitian and Dominican Republic legislators in Brooklyn last Friday sought to bridge what they described as “the cultural divide” with the inaugural hosting of “Quisqueya: A Celebration of Haitian and Dominican Republic Heritage” at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Comment
Farewell to Harlem’s beloved Sister Sybil, 96 & Michigan congressman, 90
Associated Press / J. Scott Applewhite, file
People: On Oct. 1 Sybil Williams Clarke slept for all eternity. Reportedly, she passed away in her sleep. She was 96 years old, an immigrant from Jamaica since 1947, the widow of historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke, a Pan Africanist, longtime Harlem resident, and revered as Sister Sybil. Comment
‘We gave NYCHA an ultimatum, and they listened’: Myrie
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie said on Friday that he and other local elected officials last week gave the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) an ultimatum to conduct repairs and address residents’ concerns at the Reid Senior Apartments in Crown Heights, “and they listened”, at least for once. Comment
Spice: New ambassador for Magnum Tonic Wine
Playbook MG
Music: Spice, the Queen of Dancehall, has been named one of the newest Magnum Tonic Wine ambassadors, according to Haitian-American, Marie Driven, managing partner of the Brooklyn-based Playbook MG. Comment
Williams honors Tower Isles on 50th anniversary
People: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams honored Jamaican meat patty pioneer company Tower Isles with a city proclamation as it celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Oct. 12. Comment
Clarke to host ‘Pardon My Vote’ panel discussion
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) says she will host a panel discussion on Friday in her district, at Medgar Evers College, focusing on voting rights for the formerly incarcerated and currently paroled community in New York. Comment
Day of Action for immigration workers on safety training
New York: The de Blasio administration on Monday announced a Day of Action for Nov. 7 to inform day laborers, including immigrant workers, in the construction industry about the upcoming Dec. 1 deadline for workers and supervisors to obtain site safety training as required under Local Law 196 of 2017. Comment
Hayden Walsh, Jr. has ‘big dreams’ wearing the maroon: Windiescricket
Windiescricket
Sports: Windiescricket says Hayden Walsh, Jr. had “big dreams” of wearing the maroon colors of the West Indies cricket team and is ready to make the step into the team after being named in the One-Day International and Twenty20 International squads for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. Comment
US House honors Jamaican businessman
Jamaica: The United States House of Representatives has honored renowned Jamaican businessman, Kevin Hendrickson, managing director of The Courtleigh Hospitality Group (CHG) in Kingston, the Jamaican capital, for being “a courageous, resilient, intelligent and loving community leader, and as a valued member of the community who dedicated his time to ensuring the betterment of his employees and customers.” Comment
Fathers’ death inspires superwoman feat for cancer research
Zakia Haywood
Sports: A Bronx woman, whose parents are Trinidadian, has embarked on a herculean feat of running three marathons in three weeks, to raise funds for cancer research and treatment, following the death of her father. Comment
Bronx-based nurse speaks on ‘Spirituality and Health’
People: Stating that the spiritual aspect of health is often times neglected and ignored, among other things, a founding member of the Caribbean American Nurses Association – Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester Chapter (CANA-BMW) says that spirituality has become a greater concern to her over the years. Comment
Holding to CWI: Keep Haynes
Sports: Legendary former West Indies fast bowler, Michael Holding has urged Cricket West Indies (CWI) not to discard outstanding former teammate, Desmond Haynes, but to absorb him into the coaching setup of the men’s team. Comment
Associated Press / Rafiq Maqbool
Sports: Batting legend Brian Lara is among former cricketers who will return to the field for the Royal Safety World Series in India next year. The World Series will be an annual Twenty20 tournament played between retired cricketers from five countries- Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and India. Comment
A Trini first for Olympics
Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago cyclist, Teniel Campbell pedaled her way into national sporting history books last week by become the first female cyclist to ever qualify for an Olympic Games. Comment
Barbados rejects loss-making cricket
Barbados: In a clear sign that the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) is focussing on profitability and money owed to it, the island’s cricket authority has rejected an offer from Cricket West Indies to host the loss-making ‘A’ section of the coming Super 50 competition. Comment
Regional Super50 bowls off in St. Kitts
Sports: Trinidad and Tobago and St. Kitts & Nevis will host this year’s Regional Super50 starting this month. Comment
EU hosts Venezuela migrant talks as region struggles to cope
By Lorne Cook
Associated Press / Ariana Cubillos
Venezuela: BRUSSELS (AP) — Hundreds of representatives from governments, international agencies and charity groups gathered in Brussels Monday for a “solidarity conference” to drum up support for millions of Venezuelans who have fled the political crisis and to help neighboring countries that are taking them in. Comment
18 Caribbean jurists inducted into the CCJ Hall of Fame
Trinidad and Tobago: Eighteen Caribbean legal luminaries were inducted into the Eminent Caribbean Jurists Hall of Fame when the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law hosted its inaugural Eminent Jurists Gala and Award Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain, recently. Comment
The development story behind irregular migration
By Achim Steiner
Immigration: Achim Steiner is administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 28, 2019 (IPS) - Last week, a too-familiar human tragedy captured news headlines. 39 people were found dead inside a shipping container on an industrial estate in Essex in Southeast England; 31 men and eight women whose individual identities, for now, remain anonymous, as authorities begin to investigate one of Europe’s worst people-trafficking cases. Comment
First Ladies forge own unique paths
Books: The chair you now sit in was once occupied by someone else. You are the second or fifth or forty-fourth to hold the job but get ready: in this position, everything you do is critiqued and measured against your predecessors and there is no playbook. Also know that, like in the new book “Melania & Michelle” by Tammy R. Vigil, you have some pretty big pumps to fill. Comment
NYC only black-led community-owned supermarket launches ‘crowdfunding’ campaign
Bianca Bockman, Food Justice program director, RiseBoro Community Partnership
Brooklyn: In one of the most rapidly gentrifying areas in New York City, a group of residents in the Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights sections of Brooklyn have come together to organize and open The Central Brooklyn Food Coop (CBFC). Comment
Caribbean nurses receive Vernese Weekes Memorial Scholarship
People: Three aspiring Caribbean registered nurses on Saturday were awarded US$1,000.00 scholarships from the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester Chapter of the Caribbean American Nurses’ Association, Inc. (CANA) during the group’s 24th Annual Vernese Weekes Scholarship Luncheon, at Eastwood Manor, on Eastchester Road, in the Bronx. Comment
Fearless young women and insensitive men
By Jan Lundius
Viewpoints: STOCKHOLM / ROME, Oct 24, 2019 (IPS) - On Oct. 11, the Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee announced that this years Peace Prize is awarded to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed: “For his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.”1 Let us hope that Abiy remains a worthy Peace Prize winner and that warfare and human suffering on the Horn of Africa will finally come to an end. Comment
Caribbean voices for Ranked Choice Voting
New York: This fall, Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) will be on the ballot as question one, according to Becky Stern of Common Cause / NY. She told Caribbean Life that Ranked Choice Voting would apply to all local offices for primary and special elections, including New York City Council, mayor, comptroller, public advocate and borough president. Comment
Bell tolls for Caribbean netball coaches
Sports: Three down, is the toll for a miserable showing of regional teams at the netball World Cup that has led to sacking of the Jamaica coaching panel and the Barbados coach. Comment
DARC to fete olympian, poet, exonerated Central Park jogger with meritorious awards
Chris Pizzello / Invision / Associated Press, File
Queens: Internationally, nationally and locally acclaimed individuals will be feted on Nov. 3 during the annual Ethiophile Banquet and Rastafari Meritorious Awards hosted by Diaspora African Rastafari Congress (DARC). Comment
Trinidad and Tobago: Antigua Cash-strapped regional airline LIAT recently celebrated its 63rd anniversary, indicating that it remains “resilient to fulfil its mandate to connect the Caribbean.” Comment
Entertainers rally around Caribbean Day of Giving
Several entertainers have added their endorsement to the Caribbean Day of Giving Mediathon taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26. Among the growing list of artists are gospel reggae singer Lieutenant Stitchie, Bahamian Quadruplets FOUREVER1, dancehall and reggae singer Richie Stephens, international reggae artist King Tappa, Grammy nominated reggae ambassadors Third World and the Bahamian artist and music producer, Julien Believe. Comment
Governor Cuomo deserves praise for Mother Cabrini support
By Chazz Palminteri
New York: The people of New York spoke loud and clear: when the city asked them which women should be honored in perpetuity with a government sanctioned statue, the overwhelming favorite was Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Comment
Brooklyn College professor fights cancer by awakening immune system
David Rozenblyum
Brooklyn: A Brooklyn College professor is fighting cancer by awakening the immune system, according to Brooklyn College (BC) News. It said that Dr. Anjana Saxena, an associate professor in the Biology Department, actively participated in this “game-changing research,” led by New York University (NYU) scientists. Comment
Brooklyn church celebrates 130 years
Brooklyn: With lofty singing, praying, preaching, scripture reading and dancing, among other things, Brooklyn’s Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Sunday celebrated its 130th anniversary. Comment
Guyana Queen’s College to celebrate 175th anniversary in Georgetown
http://qcguyanaalumny.org/
Guyana: President of the Queen’s College Alumni Association, NY Chapter, John Campbell, has announced that the institution will commemorate its 175th Anniversary with a grand reunion in Georgetown, Guyana from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2. Comment
Mark Anthony retires from the UN after 42 yrs
Guyana: When Mark Anthony arrived in the United States from Guyana with his parents and two siblings in 1977, he never thought in his wildest dreams, that he would spend 42 years at the United Nations, a prestigious world body. Comment
JA rebukes Kanye West for being a ‘Golddigger’
Music: When rapper Kanye West re-recorded an infectious song titled “Gold Digger” to parody a hit Ray Charles classic he never imagined an entire country would brand him similar to the exploitative character described on the popular single. Comment
Serbian forces should be punished for wartime rape atrocities
By Councilman Mark Gjonaj
About 70,000 woman were raped by Serbian soldiers during the 1990s war. Comment
Reggae Culture Salute 2019 pays tribute to The Wailers
Associated Press / Fernando Vergara
The Board of Directors of the Brooklyn-based Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music (CPR) announced recently that Reggae Culture Salute 2019 (RCS) will be a “Tribute to The Wailers” in recognition of the trio’s contribution to the development and spread of the genre. Comment
Haitian icon awarded in Queens
Photo by Rawle Titus
Arts & Theater: Visiting Haitian icon, Franketienne, has been awarded in Queens for his role in raising the profile of Haiti’s literature and culture over the past few decades. Comment
Barbados and T&T joint gas search
Trinidad and Tobago: In what may be emerging as a Caribbean energy triangle of sorts, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a pact governing natural gas exploration at the overlapping nautical point of their exclusive economic zones, and a similar deal between the Bajans and Guyanese may be in the works. Comment
Antigua PM speaks to correspondent banking relations
In a packed two-day visit to Washington, D.C., Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne has told US banking agencies that the provision of correspondent banking relations (CBRs) to Caribbean banks by global banks in the US is “as important to the US as it is to the Caribbean.” Comment
Former SVG netball captain to receive award
Gary Palmer
St Vincent: The Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Diaspora Committee of New York, Inc. said on Monday it will honor former national netball captain Stella Boyea-Ashby with its Lifetime Achievement Award for Sports during the group’s 3rd Heritage Awards, on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center in Brooklyn. Comment
Eugene hosts 2019 NYC Haitian Day celebration
Office of Councilmember Dr. Mathieu Eugene
Haiti: Brooklyn Council Member Dr. Mathieu Eugene, in partnership with the Haiti History and Culture, Inc., Haitian Solidarity, The Haitian American Council on Unity and Empowerment, For The Love of Haiti and the Haitian community recently hosted The 2019 NYC Haitian Day Celebration at Bowling Green. Comment
OIL DEAL DISPUTE
Trinidad and Tobago: In what is being seen as a major signal that the elections season is on in Trinidad, the main opposition United National Congress (UNC) is moving to scuttle the sale of the island’s major oil refinery to a group led by a powerful labor union because the party feels that the body was given a sweetheart deal by the administration of Prime Minister Keith Rowley. Comment
Barbados’ medal winning plan
Barbados: Barbados has formulated a five-year programme aimed at earning the island another Olympics medal by 2024, and along the way picking up dozens of similar awards at other lesser competitions including regional and age-limit games. Comment
Caribbean Life to host 6th Impact Awards
Photo by Caroline Ourso
People: Caribbean Life’s annual Caribbean Life Impact Awards is set for Nov. 14 in Brooklyn, at the Paradise Catering Hall in Gravesend. Since the summer, our team has considered hundreds of nominations for the sixth annual awards. Comment
Trinidad and Tobago: Barbados The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced it is closing the organization’s offices in the United Kingdom and the United States as part of its efforts to “play a stronger role in the new era of tourism development.” Comment
American Airlines celebrate JFK-Georgetown route
Guyana: American Airlines (AA) rolled out a welcome mat at JFK Terminal 8 conference center, on Wednesday, Oct, 16 for travelers to enjoy, “Get to Know Guyana Day” in preparation for the carrier’s inaugural flight on Dec, 18 from New York’s JFK International Airport, to Georgetown’s Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Comment
Maurice Bishop’s one of a kind revolution
Trinidad and Tobago: On the eve of the 36th death anniversary of Grenada’s Maurice Rupert Bishop who led New Jewel Movement political party members in the first revolutionary takeover of a government in the English-speaking Caribbean, an academic has contended that the 1979 takeover of government was unique. Comment
James, Gonzalez file lawsuits against ICE
Brooklyn: New York Attorney General, Letitia James and Brooklyn District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez, and The Legal Aid Society and the law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP have filed two separate lawsuits in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, challenging the legality of the agency’s practice of making civil immigration arrests for Caribbean and other immigrants without a judicial warrant or court order in and around New York State courthouses. Comment
Antigua seeks settlement in online gaming dispute
Associated Press / Kevin Hagen
Antigua: Stating that 12 years is too long for the United States to abide by a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling favoring Antigua and Barbuda on online gaming, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minster, Gaston Browne has reiterated his call on Washington to “respect the decision of the WTO and settle its obligations soonest.” Comment
Guyana’s foreign affairs minister tells Guyanese to be patriots
Guyana: Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings, on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly, on Thursday, Sept. 26, told Guyanese in Brooklyn, that because of the level of wealth that Guyana is about to realise, many internal and external forces are increasingly envious and skeptical of “our progress and prospects and would happily seek to stymie our gains or to see our wonderful future squandered through the rancor, misgivings, limitations and divisions of the past.” Comment
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"Now we'll need a sitter for New Year's Eve."
Harris, Sidney
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"We bring gold and frankincense. The myrrh is in the mail."
Handelsman, J. B.
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"Everyone wants to known what Jesus would do. No one ever asks how Jesus is feeling about his complicated relationship with his father."
Dai, Maddie
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Fishy Bumper Sticker
Cullum, Leo
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"O.K., so the meek shall inherit the earth, and the rich will have a hard time getting into Heaven. But what about the middle class?"
Sipress, David
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"Yeah, but good luck getting it peer-reviewed."
Flake, Emily
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"Quit worrying about corroborating your sources - it's not as if anyone's going to take all this literally."
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Jews for Jesus and also for pissing off one's parents, even if they weren't religious, in a way that the Hare Krishnas can't even begin to imagine.
Chast, Roz
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That New-Time Religion
Stevens, Mick
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Jesus cartoon 10 of 74
"Yikes! Somebody ask him if they take plastic."
Ziegler, Jack
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"Well, he loves people, the birds that fly, the fish that swim, and all the creatures of the forest."
Price, George
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"I see you, Jake--but does anyone have a question that's not about carpentry?"
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The Last Brunch.
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"We didn't want to know the gender in advance."
Steed, Edward
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Jesus sighted walking off Malibu.
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"No, a question period will not follow!"
Woodman, Bill
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"I'm leaving you and the kids to join the Promise Keepers."
Steiner, Peter
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"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit about fifteen per cent of the earth, a hundred-per-cent increase over what they have today."
Fradon, Dana
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"Wow! Gold, frankincense, myrrh—and a six-pack!"
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"Wow! It's beginning to look a lot like Xmas."
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Jesus turns water into Vitamin Water.
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Central Alberta temperatures to plummet heading into the weekend
The area is expected to see daytime high of around -30C this weekend and into next week
Break out the heavy sweaters, parkas and toques because the mild winter Central Alberta has been blessed with so far will soon be ending.
The Weather Network is warning that cold temperatures and snow is expected by the weekend.
By the end of the week, the day time high is predicted to be somewhere in the mid to high-teens, with a windchill in the low twenties.
Over the weekend, The Weather Network is predicting it will feel closer to -30C during the day.
It is expected snowfall will precede the extreme cold expected over the weekend and into next week.
“A low pressure system will begin to push snow into Alberta Tuesday, from south to north… Snow will continue Wednesday across Central Alberta and then spread east into central, southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba…” The Weather Network said.
“At this time, there is some uncertainty where the heaviest snowfall will occur. One model indicates it will occur in central Alberta and Saskatchewan…”
As of publishing, Environment Canada has no warnings in Place for Sylvan Lake and surrounding areas.
Extreme cold and snowfall warnings have been issued by Environment Canada for areas to the north and through the mountains, such as Banff and Jasper Nations Parks.
“By next week, a deep freeze will engulf the Prairies – with daytime highs expected to approach the -30sC across the Prairies and wind chills making it feel like -40C in some central and northern areas,” The Weather Network said.
With these cold temperatures expected, it is important to remember to bundle up before heading outside to reduce the risk of weather-related ailments.
Frostbite occurs when the skin is exposed to freezing temperatures for too long, and the risk increases with extreme cold temperatures.
“Frostbite is most likely to occur on the feet, hands, ears, nose, and face. Men may have frostbite of the genitals if they do not dress properly,” Alberta Health Services says.
The risk of hypothermia also increases when the temperatures plummet and people are not dresses for the appropriate weather.
“Often a hiker or skier’s body temperature will drop really low before others notice that something is wrong. If someone begins to shiver violently, stumble, or can’t respond to questions, it may be hypothermia and you need to warm him or her quickly,” the myhealth.alberta.ca website states.
Be sure to check the weather and road conditions before leaving home, and to dress appropriately for the snow and cold expected throughout the region.
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Women’s cross country takes 15th at NCAA Championships, slow-starting men finish 17th
By Matthew Wurzburger | 11/24/2014
Graduate student Morgan Kelly placed 41st at the NCAA Cross Country Championships this past Saturday, the highest individual finish at the race among Cavalier runners.
It was a tale of two teams Saturday at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana. The 17th-ranked Virginia women battled through adversity one final time to claim 15th place while the 13th-ranked men were bogged down by a slow start and finished 21st.
The women finished with 433 points and were only 18 behind 14th-place Stanford. No. 1 Michigan State won the race with 85 points.
Graduate student Morgan Kelly was the top finisher for the Cavaliers. She was 41st, and only one spot away from nabbing All-American honors. Fellow graduate students Iona Lake and Kathleen Stevens followed in 102nd and 109th, respectively. Sophomores Cleo Boyd and Sara Sargent completed the scoring five.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution > Belt and Road: project disputes in the Middle East
Belt and Road: project disputes in the Middle East
Published by: Naomi Jeffreys at 27/03/2019
As China’s Belt and Road Initiative continues apace, CDR examines the dynamic between the Middle Ea...
As China’s Belt and Road Initiative continues apace, CDR examines the dynamic between the Middle East and China, and their associated energy and infrastructure projects’ effect on disputes.
In the six years since China’s President Xi Jinping announced the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), USD 1 trillion has been invested in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. However, it has not been without criticism, with some countries facing an increase in their sovereign debt as a result.
Dubbed the ‘modern Silk Road’, BRI aims to strengthen investment, trade and infrastructure links with China on a trans-continental scale. There has, however, been reported negative economic effects around the financing of projects with Chinese loans, with a report published by the Centre for Global Development in March 2018 – Examining the Debt Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative from a Policy Perspective – finding that Djibouti led seven other countries significantly vulnerable to debt distresses.
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Move & Motion
Author: Courtney Hillis | Photographer: Mark Staff Photography
For a unique take on fitness, move on over to Move and Motion Studios. It has been four years since husband and wife duo, Suzette and Rob Springer, first opened Move and Motion’s doors on Hilton Head Island, and their core values of integrity, honesty, inclusion, respect, striving for excellence and creation of opportunities still hold strong. Suzette has succeeded in creating an amazing place for people of all ages to learn and practice dance, fitness, acrobatics and more. Voted Best Dance School by the Island Packet, Move and Motion is definitely the people’s choice for its welcoming environment, love and appreciation for performance arts, and years of experience from its talented founder and teacher, Suzette.
The Springers have been together since the late 1980s when they met at an acting studio in New York. The couple has lived on Hilton Head Island for 23 years. Suzette grew up dancing at her uncle’s dance studio in Connecticut and has been performing her entire life. With backgrounds in gymnastics, dance and fitness, Suzette, often dubbed “the human pretzel,” became an aerial acrobat in the Big Apple Circus, which was a precursor to Cirque Du Soleil. When the couple moved to Hilton Head Island, Suzette was immediately sought after as a fitness coach for adults and a gymnastics and acro (acrobatics) teacher for children. After some time, she was able to use her reputation and client base to build her own concept of what a performance arts school should be. “I incorporated many of the very talents that I had long-loved and some that I had come to miss,” Suzette said.
The Move and Motion studio has three practice rooms: a smaller dance room in the front, a larger dance room in the back and a tumbling room, complete with a rock wall, mats and aerial silk ribbons, to the right. Students range in age from 4 to 94. There is even a parent and me mini cirque class for toddlers, ages 18-36 months.
“All are welcome at Move and Motion Studios,” Suzette said. Move and Motion is a dance school and cirque arts school. Students can focus on one specific area or “evolve and develop more skills for their repertoire.”
“We have a foundation of dance that incorporates an expanded amount of acrobatics,” Rob added. “We incorporate circus or cirque arts that include things like the lira and stationary trapeze (more artistic and more about body movement than the swinging trapeze) and aerial silk ribbons.”
“Our approach fulfills our students. It builds confidence. They are able to not just show others but show themselves that they are able to achieve well beyond what they have imagined,” Suzette said. Although she mostly works with children, people of all ages are welcome. In fact, there are moms who come in and take classes and perform with their children.
The studio performs two large-scale shows every year. In November, they showcased a Frozen performance at the Main Street Theater, and in May 2015 they will perform a show based on the new Disney film Strange Magic, which has yet to be released. They also set up outdoor equipment and perform at local events such as business openings, the community Christmas tree lighting, and more. In addition to the special performances, Move and Motion participates in regional competitions and offers camps and birthday parties. The studio goes all-out when it comes to birthdays including tumbling, arts and crafts, rock wall, unicycle, stilts and other fun activities.
Suzette has an extensive background in working with injuries and physical limitations as well as children who have special needs. She also has a great deal of experience working with autistic children. According to Suzette, many of the special needs children flourish in the Move and Motion environment and are able to build confidence, showing skills they have previously had difficulty expressing.
Move and Motion takes its teachings and offerings even further by bringing in performers and teachers from places like Los Angeles. For example, a performer from the Cirque Du Soleil show, Kazoo, visited Hilton Head solely to teach at Move and Motion Studios. Suzette and Rob want to expose the community to bigger city offerings and have thus brought in dance instructors from Los Angeles to teach clinics that focus on a specific type of dance like hip-hop.
Move and Motion Studios has all of your performance arts desires covered, from Pilates, to all forms of dance and contortion to LED light-up hula hooping. “This (Move and Motion) has become a canvas of Suzette’s past experiences in life, which really went to her own childhood,” Rob said. It is a culmination of her travels from her life, even from her days in her uncle’s dance studio.”
Suzette’s advice for staying healthy is to “keep your body moving, stay literally in-motion…eat smart. Love. Keep negativity minimized. Engage and respect others. Teach these things if you can. Touch lives. These things impact not just one’s own health but those who surround us.”
What touching words from a gifted and talented teacher!
Move & Motion is located at 21 Cardinal Rd., Hilton Head. To learn more, visit moveandmotion.com or call (843) 681-6683.
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Site Web Forum Section multilingue Blake and Mortimer in English
Discussion in English
Localisation : Vancouver Island
Re: Discussion in English
Message par Sniper » 03 juil. 2013, 02:08
I have received the first two sections of "The Secret of the Swordfish" and am very pleased. The Cinebook editions are economically produced, to say the least, but this translation is the best so far! Olrik is really a formidable enemy here, and I love how he's fighting for his political life inside the Damdu regime. There's a lot of subtle humor between Blake and Mortimer and even the minor characters are well-drawn and written. I find it irritating that Nasir, who is an equal to the heroes in these books, ended up as a kind of servant. It doesn't make sense at all.
Mon français est mauvais, mais je vais essayer!
Message par archibald » 03 juil. 2013, 08:18
Sniper a écrit : ..../...I find it irritating that Nasir, who is an equal to the heroes in these books, ended up as a kind of servant. It doesn't make sense at all.
I agree. A kind of servant .... yes but also he become Mortimer's bodyguard ( in french ange gardien )
Message par Sniper » 13 déc. 2013, 00:30
Wow. The art in L'onde Septimus is...um... a mixed bag. That's the kindest way I can put it.
Also, Mortimer is a man of science. Surely he wouldn't say "Bedlam." It's Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Message par archibald » 13 déc. 2013, 09:22
Sniper a écrit : Also, Mortimer is a man of science. Surely he wouldn't say "Bedlam." It's Bethlem Royal Hospital.
Thank you Sniper . Do you have some informations about the Psychiatric Institute ?
And about the cinema Odeon ( 16 , 10 ) ?
The hospital is very old and was originally Bethlehem Mary Hospital - hundreds of years ago. Since the early 1900s, they've been trying to rehabilitate their image as a place where the mad are sent to be tortured and put on display, and the hospital is called Bethlem Royal Hospital. "Bedlam" is English slang for chaos, as in "it's total bedlam with all those kids running around and screaming." It was jarring to me to see Mortimer refer to Olrik being in Bedlam.
The Odeon theater, I don't know, except that it's also old and Odeon is now a whole chain of theaters.
Okay, I posted a "review" on the main L'Onde Septimus board, but I'll give my opinion in English as well, as I am much more expressive in my own language.
My feelings about this book are generally positive, despite the plot holes, the cliffhanger, and the weird art shift two-thirds through the book. First of all, I like the straight-up, old-fashioned, unabashed element of science fiction. Jacobs liked to play with genre, and I think The Septimus Wave fits right in with The Time Trap and The Atlantis Mystery. The Tibetan characters are also great fun! I was initially afraid that they'd completely botch them as has been done so infamously with Jessie Wingo. Yes, Lilly Sing is a dragon lady cliche, but it turns out she's playing with that cliche as a disguise. The cops might suspect her of harboring opium dealers and prostitutes, but they'd never suspect espionage! It was great to see Olrik reconnecting with old "friends" and it opens up the idea that he knows people all over the world. Yes, he's an independent character, but he's also part of a network, however tattered. I think that Olrik's characterization is the best part of this album because he becomes a real person without losing the things that make him so fearsome. We get to see him thinking and acting in an interesting way for a change, especially when he attempts to escape Lilly Sing, when he negotiates and uneasy peace with Mortimer, and finally when he goes up against the invader. He's brave! He's clever and resourceful! He's able to talk to other humans without acting like an asshole! At the end of The Voronov Plot I was disgusted to see the authors reduce Olrik to begging Blake and Mortimer for an English jail cell ( ) but in this story he is elevated as a character, even while desperately injured in the asylum. I want to see him heal and escape and while I know he does, of course, there's a real element of pathos here.
As far as the non-story elements go, I love everything Aubin does. My favorite sections are the scenes in Limehouse, interior and exterior. The colors and backgrounds at Lilly Sing's place add greatly to the atmosphere of mystery and richness, and I love the conversation on the East End docks as the sun sets. The chase from pages 10 through 13 is also great. It's almost shocking how the art deforms when Schreder is in charge. It drives me nuts when the characters aren't drawn to proper scale - when Olrik and Mortimer have the same height and build, for example, and when basics like face shapes aren't maintained.
That's my two cents! I hope Aubin does more.
Thank you Sniper !
I don't really like l'Onde Septimus .
Too many unsolved questions !
But I appreciate your "review"and your arguments . I will read the book again , with your point of view in my mind !
My english is bad , sorry !
archibald a écrit : Thank you Sniper !
I guess it's a matter of perspective. My job is going to hell (again!) so I haven't been keeping up on the pre-publications press, so I was surprised to see that this volume has a cliffhanger; surprised, but not disappointed. I want more Lilly! I want to see Olrik escape the hospital! I want to see the aftermath of Mortimer's experiments.
Message par Sniper » 14 avr. 2014, 00:04
Good grief. I ordered The Oath of Five Lords from Amazon.uk and they screwed it up so badly I cancelled and am waiting for it to be available in the U.S. Does anyone else have this issue?
leally
Localisation : Baulers
Message par leally » 19 juin 2014, 10:08
Did you get the Oath now ? Since the majority of the forum members are either French or Belgians, there's no need for us to order from Amazon. But I think that some of us have had bad experiences with that website.
Bye-ciao!
Message par Sniper » 21 juin 2014, 20:04
Hi, llealy! I did get The Oath, finally. I had to wait for it to become available at Amazon US. I'm moving back to Canada in a few months, and things will be even slower there, I suppose.
I was pleasantly surprised, in the end. They got rid of the stupid names in the English translation, thank goodness. The whole thing reads rather like a Hitchcock movie, which I enjoyed, even without Olrik.
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Message par Tournesol » 08 juil. 2014, 19:36
It's good that you liked it ! Here you can have more informations about the English version of the Oath : http://centaurclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=1850
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Message par Sniper » 17 mai 2015, 20:25
Hi, Folks! It's taken seven months, but my husband and I are finally settled back in Canada. We have a ton of work to do on our new house and we're waiting for immigration to come through, but it's all pretty good. My beautiful little dog (in my avatar) died last fall, which was heartbreaking, and we're been dealing with separation, money issues, selling a house, and an international move, so TOO EVENTFUL.
I'm waiting for the English version of The Septimus Wave to get here. It's expected in June, but who knows. I see that's it's available from American Amazon via Kindle, but I hesitate to order a comic on Kindle having had weird issues in the past with the readers.
Message par Erca » 20 mai 2015, 22:35
Sniper a écrit : I'm waiting for the English version of The Septimus Wave to get here. It's expected in June, but who knows. I see that's it's available from American Amazon via Kindle, but I hesitate to order a comic on Kindle having had weird issues in the past with the readers.
You may have weird issues by reading this album anyway
Erca a écrit :
Hmmm. You are a prophet! This is the most frustrating album yet, although I'm not sorry I bought it. The dialogue is not as melodramatic (in English) as I'd feared and I there are a lot of things I liked about it. Unfortunately, there are no so much plot holes as plot chasms and it leaves us in a weird place.
What I enjoyed:
1. The art in the first part is very good.
2. I liked Lily Sing and would read a series based on her life.
3. Science fiction! Yay! (Note I say nothing as to how it was carried out)
4. Olrik's characterization. This is something I've have huge problems with in many of the post-Jacobs books, but he was neither craven nor hysterical, and I'm thankful for that.
Sour notes:
1. Serious art deterioration. Holy god. So bad.
2. The plot is convoluted but it doesn't make sense. If you're going to have a plate of spaghetti for a plot, it better be damned delicious.
3. Lots of spangles and sparkles (Aliens! Churchill!) but why?
4. Characterization of everyone other than Olrik - why would Nasir turn into a chickenshit? Why is Blake even in this story? Why is Mortimer being an idiot?
Message par archibald » 25 mai 2015, 12:43
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Lily Sing is a very interesting character .I think it would have been more developed
1. Serious art deterioration. Holy god. So bad...../...
It is really a shame and completly unrespectfull for the reader.
I'm posting a few of my little pics here, for people who don't go to fan fiction.net
“Insupportable!”
Francis Blake looks up from his paper.
“The blasted nerve!”
Blake sets his paper down.
“OUTRAGEOUS!”
With a sigh Blake puts down the paper and heads for Mortimer’s study.
“You’ll give yourself a stroke, old man.”
Mortimer’s face is as red as a tomato. He shakes a book by one cover.
“You wouldn’t believe what he’s done this time!”
“Of course I would. Did he order a custom Buick?” The “he” in question is Colonel Olrik who walked in Mortimer’s skin for months before being forced back into his own body. Olrik had played his part extremely well using illness as a cover for any discrepancies, but now that Mortimer is back Blake is wondering how he never noticed the strangeness sooner.
There was the gin, to start with. A day after Blake came home with his false friend, a bottle of very expensive gin appeared in the liquor cabinet. The consumption of pipe tobacco decreased, walks and meals were often taken at unusual times, and Blake was surprise to see light under Mortimer’s door at all hours of the night. Both Blake and Mortimer agree that it’s fortunate that Olrik didn’t do even more damage – thank goodness for the Gondwana distraction – but a few days ago Mortimer discovered a truly reprehensible crime: Olrik had reorganized the library and ordered new books on Mortimer’s accounts.
“Look at this, Francis!” Mortimer points to a new stack of books amidst torn wrapping paper.
“At least some of the military history is interesting,” Blake says, picking up a controversial analysis of the Russian revolution. Mortimer doesn’t hear a word.
“Popular science! Basic physics! Was he planning to fake his way through my life? Ridiculous! I have no idea what this one even is – fables in Cantonese? And what language is this?”
“Finnish? Hungarian, maybe? Sorry, old man, I really don’t know. Can you take them back?”
“Oh, these will go back, unless you want any. Nearly a hundred pounds worth of books! But look at this.” Mortimer hands his friend a recently published account of the Yellow Empire under Basam Damdu. It appears brand new, but as Blake flips through the pages he sees penciled notations throughout. Apparently Olrik had disagreed with the author on many points.
“Do you mind if I keep this, old man? And, um, the Russian history if you don’t mind.”
“Be my guest, Francis.” Mortimer has run out of steam and is tired as well as irritated.
“I would like to visit Olrik in prison and punch his nose for him. I may just do that.”
“I’m sorry, Phillip. I can’t imagine how annoying and mortifying all this is.”
“He went through my files. He read my memoir notes. He rifled through pictures of my family and friends.” Mortimer shakes his head in disgust.
Blake quietly tidies the new books into stacks and repackages them as best as he can. This is not Mortimer’s first outburst since they got back.
“We’ll return these tomorrow, Phillip. I’ll help you get the place back the way you had it.”
“Thank you, Francis. I’d still like to kick him. I wish I’d had the word “criminal” tattooed across his chest while I had the chance.”
“If we meet Olrik again, I’ll hold him down for you.”
Blake pats his friend on the shoulder and goes back to his paper. Before he finishes a single paragraph Mrs. Benson interrupts him, clearly upset.
“I’m so sorry, Captain, but I’ve been taking stock of the pantry, and there are so many odd items there.”
“I can’t imagine where it all came from. What on earth are lingonberries? I’m not even sure of the language on some of the labels.”
“Lead me to it, Mrs. Benson.” Blake tosses his newspaper back on the table. “We’ll sort it out together. Just don’t mention any of this to Professor Mortimer.”
This one is sadder:
A Visit
Philip Mortimer keeps his Friday afternoon appointments a secret from his closest friend. It’s not that Francis would be angry, but he would probably worry and he definitely wouldn’t understand. Francis has a gift for putting his emotions away until needed. If Blake does something that causes his guilt, he works it away as quickly as possible and moves on. Blake would not approve of Mortimer’s feeling and would have to restrain himself from using the word “wallowing.”
The staff at Bethlem Hospital know Mortimer by sight and greet him with the nods and slight smiles merited only by those who visit reliably, a sadly elect group. As always, Mortimer is struck by a wave of depression when he reaches the correct ward. The room is plain and impersonal and smells of carbolic. The men here no longer have a purpose; the fight has gone out of them. The only time they are roused to action is when Olrik leads them in the chant: “Sanctuary! Sanctuary!” Mortimer witnessed this only once and had nightmares for days.
Olrik is in his usual chair sitting completely still as a young nurse – Annabelle Pritchard– wipes the slight traces of soup from the corners of his mouth. Mortimer is struck by the memory of the night when the Septimus Wave did its work. He’d reached for Olrik’s bleeding nose with a handkerchief half expecting – hoping – to have his hand slapped away. Instead, Olrik had suffered his touch passively until Mortimer had given up on the blood and called an ambulance.
“How is he today?”
Pritchard is always cheerful, not matter what news she has to give. Olrik is the same. All the men are the same, but the doctors are looking into new treatments.
Mortimer hands her the package he has brought for the patient.
“Oh, that’s a very nice robe, professor. I’ll put it on him right now.” None of the nurses ask why Mortimer brings these unappreciated, unnoticed gifts and for all anyone Olrik really will be more comfortable with the robe over his shoulders.
Olrik responds to Pritchard’s guidance by standing, unsteadily, as they draw the sleeves over his arms and adjust the sash. At least none of the men are completely immobile. At least they are all still alive. At least the doctors are trying new things all the time.
Annabelle directs Olrik back to his chair and moves on to then next man. Mortimer sits in front of his old enemy and talks. He summarizes the news of the day. He explains the newest developments in physics. He makes a good case that a manned ship will reach the moon within thirty years. For the first visits Mortimer attempted to keep to topics that would likely be of interest to Olrik, but now he just talks. Maybe one day Olrik will snap at him to shut his damned mouth. Mortimer watches Olrik’s face for signs or exasperation, or interest, or simple comprehension. Sometimes he’s sure there’s a flicker of, well, something in those staring eyes. Almost sure.
As he comes to the end of the hour he allots for each visit, Mortimer takes hold of Olrik’s cold, unresisting hands.
“You will never believe me but I am truly sorry this happened to you. You were ready to die, but I know you weren’t ready for this and no matter what you deserve, this should not have happened. I won’t stop looking for a cure until you are well… or dead. I am sorry.”
Mortimer’s apology is neither accepted nor rejected, as usual. He picks up his hat and turns to leave.
“See you next week, Professor.”
“Good afternoon, Nurse Pritchard.”
It is a good afternoon, as it turns out, crisp and blue and golden. Mortimer’s steps are a bit lighter as he makes his way back to the lab. It’s good to appreciate the small moments in life while you can. He smells the leaves and allows his thoughts to drift freely from the plight of the men in the ward, to the Mega and Septimus waves to the birds and squirrels busying themselves within the shedding trees. Gradually Mortimer gradually becomes aware that there is a thought stirring in the back of his mind, struggling like a new moth. Mortimer knows from experience that this is the beginning of his breakthrough process, something that can’t be rushed. Mortimer deliberately lets it go and turns his mind to other things. After work he’ll go to the gymnasium for a hard workout and some sparring practice. This weekend he’ll try to get out for some fishing or maybe a bit of horseback riding. Stimulating the body and soul stimulates the mind. Is that perhaps the key? Mortimer quickens his pace and hurries back to work.
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HomeNewsHU researcher helps reveal implications of menopause in schizophrenia treatment
In patients with schizophrenia, endogenous estrogen might have a protective effect in symptoms becoming active.
Dr. Amnon Brzezinski, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Hebrew University-Hadasssah Medical Center
Sex differences in the onset, symptoms, and course of illness in schizophrenia have long been noted. Such observations have led to the hypothesis that endogenous estrogen may have a protective effect against schizophrenia.1 In men, the age of schizophrenia onset peaks in those aged between 15 and 25 years, whereas in women, peak onset is in patients aged between 20 and 35 years, with a subsequent smaller peak around the time of menopause.2 In addition, women with preexisting schizophrenia frequently experience a postmenopausal exacerbation of psychotic symptoms and a resultant need for an increase in antipsychotic medication.3
In a recent review of the medical literature from 1990 to 2016 on the treatment of schizophrenia during menopause, Amnon Brzezinski, MD, from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Hebrew University-Hadasssah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel, and colleagues concluded that hormonal therapy during perimenopause in women with schizophrenia may be used to ameliorate psychotic, cognitive, and affective symptoms. The authors also advised that modifications in the types, doses, and modes of administration of antipsychotic medication should be considered for women with schizophrenia at the time of menopause.3
To shed light on the treatment implications of menopause in patients with schizophrenia, Psychiatry Advisor interviewed Dr Brzezinski and review coauthor Mary Seeman, MDCM, FRCPC, DSc, professor emerita in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr Seeman has written widely about the biopsychosocial differences between men and women in psychotic disorders.
Psychiatry Advisor: How do symptoms of schizophrenia change with menopause?
Dr Brzezinski: Women with schizophrenia experience the same vasomotor, physical, cognitive, sexual, and psychosocial symptoms as other women at menopause. However, the symptoms are often aggravated by adverse factors closely associated with schizophrenia, such as poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, loneliness, lack of occupation, and adverse effects of antipsychotic drugs. Recent studies have confirmed that women with schizophrenia and their family members perceive menopause as being associated with both worsening symptoms and quality of life. Psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations and delusions become active as women approach menopause. This is clinically meaningful because in men, at the corresponding age, these symptoms generally become quiescent.
Dr Seeman: In many women, psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions worsen at the time of menopause, when estrogen levels fall. Higher doses of antipsychotics are often required, and this can result in greater severity of adverse effects of the drugs. What also happens in some women is that oral drugs appear to lose their effect, so long-acting intramuscular drugs are required.
Psychiatry Advisor: What are the important issues that psychiatrists should consider when treating schizophrenia in menopausal or postmenopausal women? Are there specific therapeutic approaches that should be used for women in that stage of life?
Dr Brzezinski: Around the time of menopause, women with schizophrenia often require antipsychotic dose increases. This is because several changes occur in the absorption and metabolism of drugs at the time of menopause. It has been reported that the variability in drug response that exists among individuals with psychosis increases at menopause and is greater for the oral route that goes through the liver than for intramuscular injection. This may be why, for some women with schizophrenia at this time of life, oral medications appear to lose effectiveness, whereas depot injections of the same antipsychotic continue to be effective.
Dr Seeman: Quite apart from schizophrenia, this time of life is often difficult for women: night sweats, insomnia, urinary problems, sexual problems, and weight gain increase the risk for metabolic and cardiovascular problems. It is difficult psychologically for many women because it is symbolic of loss of fertility and a perceived loss of sexual desirability. It can also coincide with the loss of parents to illness and death or children moving away. There may be care responsibilities for parents or other elderly relatives. Psychiatrists need to be aware of this, as well as of the effects of estrogen on psychotic symptoms. They may want to discuss hormone replacement or refer their patient to a gynecologist for this discussion.
Psychiatry Advisor: What is the current status of hormonal therapy as a treatment for schizophrenia in menopausal women? Is this a current clinical strategy? Or is it experimental?
Dr Brzezinski: Estrogen therapy, with or without progesterone, and raloxifene treatment have been shown to have beneficial effects on the physical, cognitive, and psychotic symptoms of many women with schizophrenia. As with women in the general population, hormone therapy should be offered early after the start of menopause, and potential hazards such as breast and cardiovascular changes need to be monitored.
Dr Seeman: Many women, whether or not they suffer from schizophrenia, benefit from hormone replacement therapy, which is recommended for symptomatic women and is considered safe for the first 5 years of menopause or longer. The still experimental part is whether or not it will improve schizophrenia symptoms as well as other estrogen deficit symptoms. The current evidence is that it will, at least for some women.
1. Riecher-Rössler A, Häfner H. Schizophrenia and oestrogens — is there an association? Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci. 1993;242(6):323-328.
2. Mendrek A, Mancini-Marïe A. Sex/gender differences in the brain and cognition in schizophrenia. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2016;67:57-78.
3. Riecher-Rössler A. Psychotic Disorders and Menopause: The Untold Story. In: Soares CN, Warren M, eds. The Menopausal Transition. Interface Between Gynecology and Psychiatry. Key Issues in Mental Health. Basel: Karger;2009:115-126.
4. Brzezinski A, Brzezinski-Sinai NA, Seeman MV. Treating schizophrenia during menopause. Menopause. 2017;24(5):582-588.
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Unveiling the new Galashiels Gateway Mural
Photo copyright Phil Wilkinson www.philwilkinson.net
In late 2015 I had a meeting with a local Scottish Borders community organisation called Energise Galashiels. Once dominated by a thriving textile industry and the subject of two Robert Burns poems, the group were concerned that Gala town centre was becoming bedraggled and they were resolved to rectify this.
The opportunity to work with a motivated local group in order to help change the destiny of a town seemed like another exciting artistic adventure. I had worked on a similar project in the Midlothian area of Mayfield and Easthouses, creating a community mural with school kids to enliven the entrance to their town.
A montage of the Galashiels mural site, showing the “before”, a composite with the proposed drawing plans applied, and an “after” view.
Some inspiration for the mural – The Railway Station by William Powell Frith, William Powell, 1862.
An early drawing plan for the mural.
We resolved to launch a new crowd mural using the impending visit of the iconic Flying Scotsman train both as subject matter and as a launch event. I brought my train to town on 12 bespoke five foot squared canvas boards and locals were invited to put their friends and family into the picture for a modest donation.
Galashiels locals posing for photo reference before being painted into the mural.
Michelle and Liz of “Liz’s Gifts” shop on Douglas Bridge, posing for photo reference before being painted into the mural.
A local train buff and former train driver posing for photo reference before being painted into the mural.
Dressed in my usual painting regalia (a leather kilt, tweed waistcoat and top hat) I worked in town from Friday morning through till Sunday evening, painting the picture and collecting photo reference in the form of portraits of Gala locals. I had helpers in the form of two young painters named Kat and Robbie, plus my mate Charlie and two Sheilas (Sheila Armstrong and Sheila Robertson), who worked as a team gathering the reference material. My kids Red and Riley also helped on the Sunday.
Working with Kat and Robbie on site in Galashiels.
After the live painting event in Galashiels, I took the picture back to Edinburgh’s Tron Kirk which was my main Edinburgh painting base at the time. I worked on it publicly for the next four months on and off, which basically involved digging my way out from underneath the mountain of photo reference that we had collected. I also painted a mixed selection of Galashiels notables and celebrities into the picture… and also Scottish TV favourite Lorraine kelly who always features in my pictures.
The mural in progress inside the atmospheric Tron Kirk in Edinburgh.
Working on the mural inside the Tron Kirk in Edinburgh.
The finished painting was unveiled in Galashiels by Lord David Steel on October 1st, during the inaugural Creative Coathanger festival which featured a fortnight of events and artistic activity designed to cement Gala’s place as a creative hub for the borders and take advantage of the brand new train link. Many excited participants gathered in front of the mural to find themselves amongst the painted crowds and the event garnered articles in all the Scottish newspapers and on STV Borders.
Unveiling the mural in Galashiels with Sir David Steel and Energise Galashiels chair Mike Gray.
Galashiels locals checking out the new mural on the unveiling day.
A Galashiels local with her dog (who appears in the mural by itself).
The real hope is that this brand new and welcoming imagery at the doorway of the town will help create a new story for the community and support the forging of a bright future for Galashiels.
The finished Galashiels mural.
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Metro misery: Power failure frustrates would-be passengers - bosses expect normal Monday service
Newcastle Falcons supporters were among those hit as a power outage in South Gosforth caused system-wide delays
Jessica Cripps
Thousands of would-be passengers were left frustrated as the Metro system ground to a halt.
All trains were stranded at the Newcastle depot after a major electrical fault at the South Gosforth sub-station.
Trains were cancelled across the whole network after the power outage at 5.30am on Sunday.
However, in a statement released at around 9.45pm, bosses said they expected trains for the Monday morning rush-hour to be back working to a full service.
The suspensions coincided with the first Kingston Park sell-out in almost 10 years, as 10,100 spectators were expected at the Newcastle Falcons vs Leicester Tigers Aviva Premiership match.
While in Newcastle city centre the Freedom of the Tyne festival , to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr’s visit in 1967, drew crowds from across the region.
Dan Sutton, from Teesside, planned to get a taxi to Kingston Park after the Central Station Metro was closed.
He said: “I’m not delayed at all, but it’s just made the journey 10 times more expensive.”
Falcons fans were also disrupted on the way home after their 13-30 loss, with no Metro service offered post-match.
Jennifer Lewis, who travelled up from Sheffield with Robert Richards to cheer on the Falcons, said: “It’s a bit frustrating.
“I’m concerned about how we’re getting back because it’s going to be quite busy after the rugby.”
Anyone who has ever complained about the Metro system should read this
Robin and Julia Lewis travelled over 300 miles to support the Tigers but were delayed by the Metro closures at Monument station.
Mrs Lewis said: “We’ve come up from Somerset to go to the rugby and this has happened.
“We’re strangers in this city and now we’re going to have to ask around to get places.”
A bus replacement service 900 was operating between St James and Tynemouth until 12.30pm due to pre-planned overhead power line repairs, but no replacement service operated elsewhere.
Yannick Tshitshi, who wanted to travel from Monument to Chichester for church, said: “There’s no replacement bus so I need to figure it out.
“It’s embarrassing.
“The closure of the lines has just confused everyone.”
Where are the Tyne and Wear Metro trains stored when night falls?
Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East were not accepting Metro tickets and the reduced Sunday service meant there was no capacity for additional buses to cope with the increased demand.
Neil Pattinson, who attempted to travel from South Gosforth to Monument to take photographs in the city centre, said: “I had to drive here and pay for parking, but the stupid thing was that the ticket machines at South Gosforth Metro were on so I paid for my ticket.”
Customers were advised to complete a pre-paid customer response form within 28 days for refunds.
Tyne and Wear Metro suspended: LIVE updates as power supply problem grinds network to a halt
Raymond Johnstone, the director of rail and infrastructure at Nexus, said: “I’m sorry for the major disruption to Metro services that have occurred.
“We have suffered a major fault in the electrical sub-station that supplies the Metro train depot.
“Work is ongoing to get this problem rectified so that we can get trains out onto the system.”
Nexus said in a statement at 5pm: “There is a meeting at 7pm we should know more after that.
“We are working to get more trains out for service tomorrow.”
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Pastor Jin Tianming has been under house arrest in Beijing since April 2011. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of Shouwang Church, and was detained when the church started to hold services outdoors at a city plaza following eviction from several premises. Pastor Tianming has never been brought to court.
LATEST NEWS (27 APRIL 2018): Pastor Tianming announced that he was stepping down as Senior Pastor of Shouwang Church. He said his reason was a clear calling to be involved in missions.
Shouwang Church is one of Beijing’s largest house churches, with about 1,000 members. It has refused to register with the Three-Self Patriotic Movement, the state-approved Protestant organisation, and has been harassed by the government since 2008.
Shouwang Church had to hold services outdoors on several occasions from 2009, and was forced outdoors permanently in April 2011 following a series of evictions from rented premises and the withholding of keys to a property the members had bought, due to government pressure on landlords and the vendor.
Services began to be held every Sunday at a Beijing plaza, and every Sunday the authorities took many members away from the plaza in buses or police vans and detained them in police stations for periods of up to 48 hours. Others were placed under temporary house arrest at weekends to stop them attending Sunday services. Some members lost jobs and homes, and six pastors and elders were placed under house arrest.
Pastor Tianming was put under house arrest in the Beijing apartment he shares with his wife and two children. The apartment door is guarded by three shifts of police, 24 hours a day. Officials offered to release the pastor in exchange for the church stopping its outdoor meetings, but he told the congregation not to accept the deal.
The restrictions that apply to Pastor Tianming do not apply to his two children, who are free to leave the apartment to go to school. His wife may go out, but not on Sundays. Visiting is heavily restricted; the pastor may only receive visitors at 4 or 5 pm.
The son of a peasant family from northeast China, Jin Tianming became a Christian while studying chemical engineering at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. In 1993, he began a home Bible study group, which became Shouwang Church. Hundreds of people became Christians through the ministry of Shouwang Church in the 1990s – largely professionals and students – and by 2001 thirteen fellowships had formed, each with its own pastor. In 2005, Shouwang began renting office space so its fellowships could meet as one church.
Shouwang Church
Over the years, local police have interfered many times in Shouwang’s affairs, forcing the church to move from place to place. When members met in homes, the police accused them of disturbing the neighbours, so Shouwang rented space in an office building, but government officials stopped worship there because it was an “illegal gathering”.
By the end of 2009, the congregation had raised enough money to buy the second floor of the Daheng Science and Technology Tower in Zhongguancun, a region of northwestern Beijing known as “China’s Silicon Valley”. The government forbade the seller to hand over the key. Shouwang then rented other premises, at very high cost, but lease contracts were broken several times due to government interference. In April 2011, without a premises big enough to accommodate the congregation, Shouwang’s leaders decided they had no option but to meet outdoors.
Shouwang eventually moved away from the plaza and began meeting in a Zhongguancun park, but after constant pressure from the authorities, who arrived to disperse every meeting, the main Sunday service has been discontinued. The church continued to meet in homes in small groups, including student and youth groups, but on 23 March 2019 officials raided a Shouwang Bible class and announced that the church was banned for refusing to register.
2005 Shouwang Church began renting office space so its thirteen fellowships could meet together.
2006 Shouwang Church submitted a registration application to the Haidian District Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau, but officials rejected it on the grounds that Pastor Tianming had not been officially ordained by the state. In China, clergy who do not receive credentials from the government are not allowed to minister, although many do serve in unregistered churches.
11 May 2008 Armed forces burst into the rented office space where the church was gathered, ordered that the service be ended and asked members for names and contact information. (All three services scheduled that day went ahead.)
Summer 2009 The police started regular harassment of Shouwang members, demanding that they join the Three-Self Patriotic Movement. Pastor Tianming said they would not join.
November 2009 Several government departments (Religious Bureau, National Security Bureau, Industrial and Commercial Bureau, National Tax Bureau and the police) pressurised Shouwang’s landlord to break the lease contract on the newly purchased premises, and the church was forced to hold worship services outdoors at a local park, in the snow.
10 April 2011 After a final eviction from rented premises, Shouwang Church moved outdoors permanently. Police began to detain church members and put Senior Pastor Jin Tianming and several other leaders under house arrest.
November 2011 Pastor Tianming was granted the right to exercise outside his apartment every afternoon.
December 2011 Shouwang Church signed a lease for a new indoor venue and moved in books and other belongings, but the landlord terminated the contract under pressure from local police, the housing management office and other government agencies. Church leaders signed two further leases, but they were revoked after landlords came under pressure from police and government agencies.
9 January 2013 After going for an afternoon run, Pastor Tianming attended a Shouwang prayer meeting in the premises of a sister congregation. His exercise right was withdrawn.
May 2014 Persecution of the church escalated, with the authorities subjecting members who attended outdoor worship services to longer periods of detention (five to seven days for those attending for the first time and ten days for regular members). The police injured at least ten church members.
In February 2017 China Aid learned that the developer from whom Shouwang Church bought its building renovated it illegally, without Shouwang’s permission. The value of the property has doubled since Shouwang bought it, and church members fear the developer has other uses planned and could keep them out indefinitely.
11 April 2017 The authorities allowed Pastor Tianming to visit another Shouwang leader, Pastor Xiaobai Li, who was in hospital for heart surgery. Pastor Xiaobai has also been under house arrest since 2011, and it was the first time they had seen each other for six years.
27 April 2018 Pastor Tianming announced that he would be stepping down as Senior Pastor of Shouwang Church. He said his reason was a clear calling to be involved in missions.
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What is your favorite part about living in Madison? I love the beautiful trees and all the huge dog parks! I have a chocolate Labrador Retriever and I love to explore with him.
What is the biggest news story that you’ve covered? I was in the Path of Totality for the 2017 total solar eclipse. Small towns in Oregon were flooded with thousands of people excited to see the first spot in the U.S. where the eclipse would make landfall. It was a truly amazing experience!
What do you like to do in your spare time? I watch a lot of TV shows. My favorites right now are Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us and Jane The Virgin.
What is your favorite place to vacation? Sitting on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is my favorite feeling in the world. My family has had a time share there since I was little. We try to go back every summer.
Who is your hero and why? My mom. I come from a long line of strong women and my mom has always been a role model for me. She is a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and truly cares about each patient. Her fun-loving, hardworking spirit is inspiring.
What was your favorite band when you were in high school? I have always loved Taylor Swift.
Who would you most like to interview alive or dead, and why? Prince. I saw him with my dad at one of my first concerts as a kid. I will never forget it. He influenced a generation of musicians.
What is your favorite tradition around the holidays? My family makes tamales together every year with my grandma. They are delicious!
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received? The best things in life aren’t things.
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Agriculture and Food Security | Gender Equality and Social Inclusion | Inclusive Agricultural Market Systems and Value Chains | Nutrition | Women’s Empowerment | Innovation and Technology
Boosting Food and Economic Security in Afghanistan.
Boosting Food and Economic Security in Afghanistan
Regional Agricultural Development Program-South (RADP-S)
Project Dates: October 2013 - August 2017
In southern Afghanistan, where farmers and businesses have lagged behind in production and sales, interventions to promote better farming and agribusiness practices strengthen the economy.
More than 80 percent of the people living in southern Afghanistan work in agriculture, and one-third of the region’s gross domestic product comes from the production of crops and livestock. However, in recent years, agricultural productivity has fallen significantly behind neighboring countries — in some cases these numbers are historically low. USAID’s Regional Agricultural Development Program-South (RADP-S) assists agribusinesses, increases job opportunities and incomes in the region, and increases the amount of affordable and nutritious food available to rural Afghans. The project strengthens agricultural value chains — in each stage of production, from farm to market — so farmers can increase production, connect with agribusinesses, and subsequently market their products.
farmers who have applied improved technologies or management practices
firms and civil society organizations who are operating more profitably and efficiently
hectares with increased high value crop production
Educate and mentor farmers and agricultural businesses about best practices for increasing crop production and profits
Teach women and high school girls about starting and operating agricultural businesses and provide the students with business connections
Work with the government to support policies and regulations that will help farmers and private-sector companies to thrive
Provide poppy farmers with alternative livelihood options
Aflasafe is a solution that reduces poisonous Aflatoxin levels in staple crops. Its commercialization improves food security and promotes resilience.
Supporting the Peruvian Government to Promote Alternatives to Coca
Peru is making significant strides in reducing coca production in rural communities. Yet, solidifying these gains and helping increase effective state presence and viable economic opportunities is still a major challenge.
Establishing a Land Market in Tajikistan
Tajikistan is pursuing its next stage in land reform: establishing a land market to ensure the orderly transfer of land rights.
Accelerating Agricultural Growth in Pakistan
In the most populated region in Pakistan, new policy and investment is giving a boost to agribusinesses and creating economic growth.
Creating Economic Growth in Haiti
Investing in Haiti's agriculture sector helped to modernize agriculture, reduce flooding threats, and create strong linkages between farmer organizations and private enterprises.
Transforming the Nigerian Agriculture Sector
Nigerians who farm for a living often face low harvests and sales, which threatens the population’s livelihoods, access to food, and health.
Catalyzing Behavioral Change
High-impact communications campaigns transformed awareness and prevention of health challenges in Zambian communities.
Investing in Afghanistan’s Future
Supporting and training micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises in Afghanistan, which comprise 80 percent of the labor force, has strengthened the country’s financial sector.
Piloting and Promoting Best Practices for Economic Growth
Piloting and sharing approaches to job creation, public financial management, trade and customs, access to finance, enterprise and workforce development, and economic inclusion is promoting economic growth in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Helping All of Vietnam’s Citizens
Vietnam must ensure that the benefits of its recent growth period reach all its citizens, including historically disadvantaged groups, such as women, people with disabilities, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and intersex (LGBTI) community.
Stronger and Healthier Households in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan farmers are getting linked with buyers, financing, training, and inputs to sustainably increase incomes and improve nutrition in an effort to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable populations.
A Stronger Private Sector in Pakistan
Socioeconomic stabilization of vulnerable areas in Pakistan is of strategic interest and an urgent priority of the U.S. government.
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is working to strengthen the agriculture sector in western provinces, where a significant portion of the population relies on farming and agribusinesses.
Transforming Moldova’s Agriculture Sector
Moldova’s agriculture sector has a promising future, but to become more competitive and achieve its full potential, the country needs systematic support.
Strengthening Maize, Bean, and Coffee Value Chains in Uganda
Although the vast majority of Ugandans earn their incomes from farming, the sector only generates about 20 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
Improved Livelihoods and Nutrition in Tajikistan
To address widespread nutrition deficiencies and food insecurity, smallholder farmers in Tajikistan must increase, diversify, and add value to their agricultural production.
Changing Lives in Haiti Through Agriculture
Sixty percent of people in Haiti rely on the agriculture sector to survive, and although crop yields are still extremely low by international standards, progress is being made.
Fostering the Growth of Salvadoran Small and Medium Enterprises
Employing more than one-third of El Salvador’s workforce, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in the country’s economic stability.
Advocating for a Vocal Civil Society in Nigeria
Nigerian citizens need more tools and resources to learn how to productively contribute to reform at the local, state, and national levels.
Improving Financial Inclusion in Rural Colombia
Improving the financial stability of rural individuals and families in Colombia is essential to strengthening the national economy and preventing a relapse of the 52-year-long internal conflict.
Connecting Space to Village
Science, satellites, and information technology are transforming how countries manage critical development challenges such as climate resilience and environmental management.
Laying a Digital Foundation
Improving ICT infrastructure is a critical step in strengthening the Liberian government’s decision-making around how to manage health, education, and other services for its citizens.
Reforming the Justice System in Indonesia
Reforms to the Indonesian justice system are bringing positive changes to the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office.
Improving Literacy in Zambia
Improving literacy among Zambia’s children is necessary to improve their financial futures and the country’s achievements.
Introducing the Rule of Law in Myanmar
Building a transparent and inclusive justice sector is a critical step to improving legal rights for Myanmar’s people in the wake of recent political transition.
Promoting Tourism in Timor-Leste
As Timor-Leste invests in an inclusive and sustainable national tourism strategy, the country is emerging as an “off-the-beaten-path” destination for adventure travelers and eco-tourists.
Ensuring Quality Education in Afghanistan
To fulfill the goals in Afghanistan’s National Education Strategic Plan, the Ministry of Education is improving its services, procedures, and systems.
Improving Health and Human Capital in Bangladesh
A sustainable, gender-sensitive, pro-poor social enterprise is helping Bangladesh get closer to achieving universal health coverage.
Cutting-edge Technologies in Global Health Supply Chains
To improve access to high-quality health products worldwide, the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management project employs cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices to make global health supply chains more efficient and reach more people.
Modernizing the Sri Lankan Judicial System
As Sri Lanka transitions to a more inclusive and democratic society, its government is reinforcing principles of judicial independence, accountability, and efficiency.
Securing Her Land Rights in Tajikistan
With one project’s support, 25-year-old farm owner Salomat Chorieva overcame social and administrative barriers to land registration in Tajikistan, taking ownership of her rights.
Empowering Nigeria’s Farmers
In Nigeria, a training approach that integrates agronomic and business management best practices is boosting yields, increasing incomes, and empowering farmers.
Healthier Futures in Nigeria
Chemonics and USAID are teaching rural households in Nigeria how to grow, sell, and combine nutritious crops into healthier meals.
Rice Farming in Nigeria — Come Rain or Shine
Farmers in Nigeria improve their incomes and national food security by learning how to cultivate rice during the dry season.
Empowering Mothers
Nigerian mothers increase their income, grow their businesses, and improve their family’s health through livelihood and nutrition training.
The Journey to Inclusive Finance in Afghanistan
With geographically far-reaching activities targeting rural citizens and women, the FAIDA program drastically improved Afghanistan’s financial landscape.
Technology to Empower Women in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, mobile banking technology is increasing women’s access to financial services, helping them conduct secure business transactions and grow their businesses.
Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Shatter Stereotypes
One of Afghanistan’s most famous entrepreneurs is building international partnerships and helping other women grow their businesses.
Historic Policy Changes in Vietnam Extend Rights
As the Vietnamese economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, transgender groups are leveraging historic policy changes to break down barriers to opportunity.
A New Spin on an Old Crop
Farmers in Sri Lanka are using new techniques to revive chili production and promote economic and financial stability in the Anuradhapura District.
Protecting Farmers Through Safe Pesticide Use in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan farmers commonly use pesticides incorrectly, which puts them at risk. New posters are teaching farmers important messages about pesticide safety.
Introducing Innovative Agricultural Methods in Sri Lanka
New technologies and training are helping farmers in northern and eastern Sri Lanka apply innovative agricultural methods to increase their productivity and market competitiveness.
Train a Woman, Train a Nation
A new approach to training farmers is creating jobs and increasing harvests in Uganda.
Improving Soil Health
Using conservation agriculture and technology, the Feed the Future Commodity Production and Marketing Activity in Uganda is helping farmers improve yields and increase incomes.
Are Middlemen the Key to Stronger Value Chains in Uganda?
“Middlemen” is a term that often has negative connotations. But Stephen McCarthy, a Chemonics value chain expert, said middlemen have a key role to play in the transformation of agricultural value chains in Uganda.
Empowered to Thrive in Tajikistan
The success of female farmers in Tajikistan starts with a culture of collaborating, learning, and adapting.
Teaching Modern Methods in Tajikistan
Farmers in Tajikistan are improving their livelihoods by learning about and applying modern agricultural methods to their fruit orchards.
Three Million Trees in Haiti
On Earth Day, the Feed the Future Haiti Chanje Lavi Plantè project kicked off a tree-planting campaign to protect hillsides from erosion and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods.
Expanding Access to Water in Haiti
USAID and the Haitian government are partnering to help farmers increase their crop yields through better access to irrigation.
Helping Small Businesses Grow in El Salvador
Micro- and small enterprises are receiving training to expand their businesses, thanks to a new international partnership.
Indonesian Supreme Court Improves Public Information Services
From May 2010 through May 2014, a USAID project is cooperating with the Indonesian Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office to increase transparency and accountability in the Indonesian justice system.
Harmonizing Aid in Zambia
Donor collaboration is increasingly important. In the education sector in Zambia, beneficiaries are learning to strategically engage donors, companies, and NGOs, helping to harmonize aid.
A New Approach to Improving Learner Performance in Zambia
Evidence-based systems and rigorous teacher training have shown measurable success in increasing reading performance for Zambia’s children.
Chemonics is helping to ensure that health commodities are delivered where they are needed most by using a low-cost, easy-to-use, cloud-based transport management system that increases visibility across the in-country supply chain.
Access to Medicines Transforms Lives for HIV/AIDS Patients
Bolstering the health supply chain in Zambia equips health facilities with the medicines and other supplies needed to care for patients like Catherine Nalungwe who live with HIV/AIDS.
Making Supply Chain Data Visibility a Reality
With a new tool at their disposal, health facilities in Malawi are collecting reliable data that ensures lifesaving medicines and supplies reach their final destination.
Making Vaccines More Visible
By expanding the reach of its vaccine management information system, Pakistan is poised to increase immunization coverage and save thousands of lives from preventable diseases through greater data visibility.
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The company's investment of cash and in-kind services recognizes scalable solutions to global development challenges created at recent UNLEASH global innovation lab.
She Is an Agripreneur: Enabling Female Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness
When economically empowered, women reinvest in their communities — leading to greater self-reliance, prosperity, and food security. To support these outcomes, the development community should adopt high-impact initiatives for female entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector.
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From October 21 to 23, Chemonics experts are participating in the SEEP Network Annual Conference, leading peer learning sessions on financial inclusion and resilience.
Maximizing the Power of Climate Data by Building Trust
As populations around the world are increasingly affected by climate change, we must build trust in climate data to foster greater resilience.
3 Questions with Najib Seguya on Pay-for-Results Financing
Pay-for-results can drive effective, cost-efficient development programming. Najib Seguya shares lessons learned on this results-based financing mechanism.
Development Works Here with Robert Anyang
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The development sector has a crucial opportunity to lead the charge for diversity and inclusion. Chemonics’ president and CEO Susanna Mudge invites industry-wide reflection and action and shares considerations and goals for organizations’ diversity and inclusion efforts.
Our Shared Responsibility: Combatting Sexual Violence through Prevention and Response
To combat sexual violence, the global development community must scale and promote tools, best practices, and resources. In this spirit, Shauna Caria and Ashley Snell Goldstein share lessons from a new prevention and response toolkit.
Making the Future Accessible: Safeguarding Women with Disabilities in the Workplace
How can the global development community do more to safeguard and empower women with disabilities in the workplace?
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Chemonics’ president and CEO Susanna Mudge participated in Foreign Policy’s inaugural global women’s summit, which highlighted women as positive change agents.
Out and About: How to Create Responsive Security Resources for LGBTQ+ Travelers
LGBTQ+ employee resource groups should collaborate with company security teams to minimize risk for traveling LGBTQ+ staff.
When Projects Close: Lessons Learned from an Ex-Post Study
An ex-post study of project impact can inform future programming and validate development approaches. But, what factors should implementors consider when planning such studies? Ilisa Gertner and Caryl Merten share their recent ex-post experience.
Supporting Healthy Digital Platform Competition in the Georgian Agriculture Market
What is the role of technology in creating viable, sustainable markets? In Georgia, one project is using innovative digital solutions to transform the agricultural value chain and empower local actors to reach their full potential.
4 Best Practices to Make Agriculture Insurance More Available and Affordable
Agriculture insurance is a critical tool to help farmers mitigate risk, but expanding access to it is no small challenge. Expert Peter Nash shares four best practices from Uganda that are in line with a newly released guide from Feed the Future.
News: Chemonics Welcomes New Agriculture and Food Security Practice Director
Garron Hansen will lead Chemonics’ efforts to facilitate inclusive market system development while improving nutrition outcomes and climate-smart agriculture practices.
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Senior Vice President Philip DeCosse represented Chemonics at Center for Strategic and International Studies’ event launching report on food and nutrition security in Nigeria.
Improving Nutrition Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Introducing a New Crop
To address dietary deficiencies in Tajikistan, farmers are looking at an old crop in a new way.
A Day in the Life of Grace: Food Security and Nutrition in a Rapidly Urbanizing Africa
Urban food consumption may be a $1 trillion market opportunity by 2030. How can local entrepreneurs meet the needs of these consumers?
Stigmatized for 2,535 Days
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Beginning the D&I Journey: 5 Questions to Ask
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to implementing diversity and inclusion programs, these five guiding questions can help your organization get started.
The Power of a Picture: Elevating Women’s Voices through Art
Through artwork, women in Afghanistan share their experiences with gender-based violence and workplace harassment, increasing awareness about this worldwide issue.
Facilitating Gender Equitable Policy Reform: Four Principles
In Afghanistan, implementors embrace a stakeholder-centric approach to overcome policy challenges to gender equity. Technical specialists and local government officials agree that accountability and local ownership are crucial elements of this model.
This was a big year for private sector engagement, with nearly half of our most popular posts exploring its importance to the future of development. Check out those posts and other key insights, profiles, and technical approaches from Chemonics in 2019.
News: Chemonics Recognized as Industry Innovators for Second Year in a Row
The Government Innovation Awards is celebrating Chemonics for using information technology (IT) to advance innovation in government through its work on the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. The award recognizes government IT’s disruptors, innovators, and emerging leaders.
News: Chemonics International Is the Official Lead Scale Partner for UNLEASH
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News: Partnering to Improve Lives in Frontier Economies
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Senior Vice President Melissa Scudo Gasmi represented Chemonics at a Center for International and Strategic Studies panel focusing on the role of the private sector in development.
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Thanks from Derbyshire AAA Screening
Thanks have been received from Derbyshire AAA Screening after they held a highly successful ultrasound clinic in the HUB at the Proact before last month's game against Boreham Wood.
Aimed specifically at men aged 65 and over, there was no shortage of takers for the scan that saves lives. A total of 26 men were screened on the day, with a further ten requesting an appointment at a venue close to where they live.
Helen Hearnshaw, the screening technician who led the NHS initiative, said: "We were very grateful for the opportunity to hold a clinic at such a brilliant, high-profile venue like the Proact. We would like to thank the Chesterfield Community Trust for giving us a voice and a platform on which to promote AAA Screening and its benefits to the older generation of men in the Chesterfield community.
"Thanks to John Croot and his team, we were also made very welcome at the Dronfield Akademy a few weeks earlier where the walking footballers were every bit as keen to be screened and reassured, in keeping with their already health-conscious lifestyles. Both venues have been fantastic points of contact with the community and essential to us because, ironically, our continued success means that we receive no form of advertising or publicity from the NHS."
All men are invited automatically for a scan when they turn 65 and those born before April 1947 have been missed, simply because screening in Derbyshire has only been available for the last seven years.
Helen added: "It is imperative that we reach out and are heard by these older community members because we know that deaths from a ruptured aneurysm of those who have not been screened do still occur, most of which could quite possibly have been prevented.
"We are hopeful that our successful collaboration with the Chesterfield FC Community Trust will continue because the screened patients of today will be the healthy football fans of tomorrow."
Anyone wishing to request a scan can do so by phoning 01332 789859.
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Foster Carers Week: Florence and Sean’s story
Florence and Sean’s story
Florence and Sean Caird are passionate about providing Aboriginal children in need with a loving, stable home. They place a high value on helping the children they foster to maintain their connection with culture and family. Florence knows first-hand the value of foster care, having grown up in care herself.
“My husband Sean and I started fostering in November last year so we’re quite new to foster caring,” Florence said.
“We chose to foster with Yorganop because we knew they are an agency that predominantly dealt with Aboriginal children and we wanted to be part of something special.
“I was placed into foster care when I was around 9-years-old and was with my foster parents until I left home at 19. From my experience and having personally been raised in foster care, it’s about being able to give kids in difficult circumstances the opportunity of a better chance in life.
“I used to work in policing and dealt with children who came from dysfunctional home situations. After being unsuccessful with having our own children, Sean and I decided to go into foster caring, to give other kids in less fortunate situations a better chance and start in life.
“So far, we’ve had two kids in respite care, a four-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl as well as a ten-year-old boy who’s permanent. He was a bit of a difficult case. When we came along and with our career backgrounds we were approached to take him on, as it was felt, we’d be able to provide the firm guidance and stability he needed. We’ve had to be very careful in establishing trust, he’s slowly settling in both at home and school with positive feedback of his progress in the short time with us. It’s also rewarding and positive when you see children open up on a social level. It’s important for children in care to feel comfortable and safe as we know it can take them a long time to feel settled.
“We as a couple will continue to be consistent in providing love, support, guidance and nurture children through their journey whilst with us or if there is a point of reunification with their biological family. We will be happy for them and reassured, of the things we teach them, there will be something they’ve remembered that will help them through their life’s journey.
“My foster parents are non-indigenous but they always made a point of maintaining my connection to my culture and my biological family. They’d take me to visits with my parents, brothers and sisters and were quite positive about me wanting to maintain contact. I still have a lot to do with both my foster family and biological family, sadly my natural parents both died, separately, in tragic circumstances many years ago.
"I’ve been asked to become a Board Member at Foster Care Association because of my previous work history and knowledge of indigenous issues as well as my familiarity with being a child in foster care.”
“I’m from New Zealand and I identify very strongly with the Maori culture which is very similar in a lot of ways to Aboriginal culture,” Sean said.
“Flo and I wanted to care for indigenous children. Helping them to maintain that sense of culture, connection to family and to the land. It’s so important and it helps them identify where they come from. I’m not Maori, but I grew up really entrenched in the culture and was invited to a lot of cultural events. It’s really important to me, and I want to help our indigenous children have that sense of belonging as well, within their culture and family.
“I have a boy from a previous relationship in New Zealand. He’s half Maori and from day one I’ve made sure that he’s had that connection with the Maori culture. He went to a Maori school and is bilingual and has a strong sense of his own identity.
“Our current placement has been a challenge for both of us at times. We will have good and not so good days, which is normal for any child. It’s about building a mutual trust and respect with him and in doing so we reap the rewards through his actions.
“Fostering for us, is about working together as a couple, to give children we are privileged to look after a loving and safe home environment, whilst maintaining contact with their biological families if possible.
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April 19, 2013 By 16 Comments
Top 10 Greatest 80’s Rock Intros
I almost never write about music here on the blog, but as I pondered this week’s topic from the League of Extraordinary Bloggers, my mind kept creeping back to music. I am nowhere near being an audiophile, and have never been one to seek out rare B-side tracks or elusive foreign imprints–I like popular music that gets plenty of radio play.
The following list is made up of songs that instantly transport me back in time to when I would listen to them as loud as my stereo cabinet could go. Whenever one of the following songs starts playing these days, you can bet I’ll be cranking up the volume in the ol’ minivan.
My favorite intros from 80’s rock…
10. ZZ Top — Sharp Dressed Man
9. George Thorogood And The Destroyers – Bad To The Bone
8. Van Halen — Hot for Teacher
7. Bon Jovi — You Give Love a Bad Name
6. Guns N’ Roses — Welcome to the Jungle
5. AC/DC — Thunderstruck
4. Aerosmith/Run-DMC — Walk this Way
3. Guns N’ Roses — Sweet Child of Mine
2. Def Leppard — Pour Some Sugar on Me
1. AC/DC — You Shook Me All Night Long
Runners up: Bon Jovi — Wanted Dead or Alive; Van Halen — Jump
What songs do you think have some great intros? What 80’s songs did I miss?
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Stacey Rader says
The two that come to mind are “The Final Countdown” and “Eye Of The Tiger”, just because to me those two are seminal ’80s anthems. But in terms of “wow!” intros, your list is rad!
I actually had Eye of the Tiger on the list until the very end–the intro is indeed great, but the song no longer holds up for me.
Great call on the Final Countdown. I totally missed that one. 😉
shezcrafti says
YES! First thing I did after coming here was do a search for “Final Countdown.”
I’ve always like the intro to “Dreams” by Van Halen and “Where the Street Have No Name” by U2. Nice list!
Both excellent intros. I guess I went with a little bit louder with my selections. 😉
Paxton Holley says
If we are just talking about the song intro, then for AC/DC I would probably pick Back in Black over Thunderstruck. However, Thunderstruck is an EXCELLENT choice. I would also recommend For Those About to Rock.
You need a little Motley Crue in here as well. Kickstart My Heart, Girls Girls Girls or Smokin in the Boys Room would all be excellent choices.
How could I forget the Crue?! To be honest, I would probably put Home Sweet home on the list even though it’s a ballad.
I had a buddy at Cadet camp who would play Back in Black from AC/DC over and over again. I know every song by heart on that album. Shook Me All Night Long is the only song from that album that I can still listen to without going crazy.
Ouch. I heard (and played) plenty of Back in Black in the dorm, but don’t think I could ever get tired of it.
3B says
“One” by MetallicA instantly springs to mind. The soft tones of the intro are a stark contrast to the mayhem that soon follows!
I had “Enter Sandman” on the list until I looked it up and saw its release date was 1991. “One” is a good contender though.
The Goodwill Geek says
Aw man… this takes me back. Excellent selection here! Not only great intros but great songs in general!
How about the Prince of Darkness himself. Ozzy, Crazy Train. It gets me going at work. Then again all I listen to at work is classic rock.
Another good one!
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My granny... both my grannies.
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How did your friends react when they heard?
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Have you become a celebrity at your school?
Not at all. They're all acting really normally.
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And do you have a favorite book?
It's either Harry Potter number two or a book called Holes by Louis Sachar. It's really good.
There are so many special effects in Harry Potter. You sometimes needed to act or react to something that wasn't really there... did you find that difficult?
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When you think back on shooting Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, do you have a best memory?
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Is it work for you?
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Has your life changed since this all started for you?
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Do you think that when the movie opens things will change for you?
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Brothers Rami and Joe Keyrouz opened the Bar National in Beirut early 2012, yet within a few months were having to look at replacing their installed audio system. "This is a rooftop bar with live DJ and music playback," said Youssef Aoun from sound specialists Seebeck Audio. "In the winter the bar keeps the glass walls to the balcony closed, but as soon as the warm weather arrived and they opened up, the neighbours began complaining about the noise."
Music Manager for Bar National, Gunther Sabbagh asked Aoun to take a cold hard look at the bars' physical orientation and surrounding neighbourhood. "He came up with a tricky but effective solution," said Sabbagh. "Beyond removing the existing system I could see two immediate problems," said Aoun. "The only way to contain low end at moderate levels to the surrounding buildings was to keep it inside and use a proper cardioid sub that didn't spray low end all over the place. For the rest of the frequency range I used EASE to model a system design that faced backwards into the bars' interior."
While the DJ area was simple, "A pair of MAX12s powered by a D6 proved ideal," Aoun selected elements from the d&b audiotechnik White range for main system; specifically 27A-SUBs and 10AL from the arrayable
xA-Series. "The 10AL is a great full frequency deliverer, and in the arrays I devised had the ideal pattern control for a twin stereo solution. Being an installer system it is also available in a weatherproof version; ideal for the balcony." A small array of 10AL was hung at extreme left and right against the sliding glass walls within the bars' interior, and an identical array was mounted outside on the balcony, also facing back within. "This meant two timing settings; summer, where point zero was from the balcony system when in use, with the room system delayed to it, and winter when the inside system could be run at zero. The room is not so big, and the distance between balcony and room system is just eleven metres, but that's no reason not to make the alignment perfect."
And perfect is what it is, as Joe Keyrouz said, "I understand from Youssef that the subs are cardioid, who knows what this means? I'm a successful business man not a sound technician, but certainly the leakage to surrounding buildings has been greatly reduced, which has made my neighbours very happy. The sound from the main system is also contained, but of even more importance to my customers, it sounds ten times better than what I had before. Seebeck has done a wonderful job and Bar National is well on its way to becoming the most popular bar of this type in Beirut."
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Although there is a current moratorium on solar feeding into the national grid, private sector ownership of solar generation for industrial purposes can advance the cause of industrialisation of Namibia, says DBN Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba.
Development Bank backs privately owned solar for enterprise Solar a critical need for industrialisation
Development Bank backs privately owned solar for enterprise
Solar a critical need for industrialisation
Development Privately owned solar generation is a significant force for the future of Namibian enterprises, says Development Bank of Namibia Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba.
There is a current moratorium on implementation of new solar photovoltaic feeds into the national electricity grid, but solar photovoltaic plants can still lend impetus to Namibia’s drive for industrialisation.
To explain this, Mutumba notes that the majority of Namibia’s electricity supply is imported, and that this limits confidence of investors. Mutumba cites a report by Musa Carter in The Economist newspaper of 25 October 2017, which states that a group of unidentified investors decided against establishing manufacturing facilities in Namibia due to concerns over electricity.
Mutumba goes on to say that although we have various national development programmes and policies that give impetus to the country’ aspirations, if the critical component of electricity to power industrial processes is not available, or is priced too high, economic development predicated on industrialisation will experience a sluggish ascent.
Mutumba acknowledges that electricity tariffs need to be marked up to support development of generation capacity and infrastructure, with a view to long-term reductions in imports of electricity, but this also has to be balanced with the needs of industrialisation, which not only will address current needs of economic development, but also the needs of future generations.
The differences in tariffs across the regions obviously make countries which offer lower electricity costs and greater local generation capacity far more attractive to industrialists. If Namibia is to compete, a model has to be provided which is cost efficient for industrialists and gives them security of supply.
Mutumba advances a model in which enterprises can own their own distribution capacity in the form of renewables, particularly solar. To illustrate the model, he uses DBN-financed solar power facility Sun EQ, which provides electricity to Ohorongo Cement. The Sun EQ facility, he says, secures the supply of electricity under an offtake agreement with Ohorongo, and also gives both entities the ability to agree on rates that make Ohorongo sustainable.
In term of financing, Mutumba says that a facility of this nature may be financed over a period of 10 or more years, out of an estimated lifespan of up to 30 years. Although the repayment is required for the period of 10 or more years, this can be recovered from sales of electricity during that period, subsequent to which the cost of generation falls substantially, and the gains can be used either for growth or in anticipation of future replacement.
This model, he says, should be advanced to industrialists as a solution to Namibia’s power deficit. In terms of the model the industrialist not only profits and grows as a result of core business, but can also profit and grow from the subsidiary business of supply of electricity for operational needs.
Talking about scale, Mutumba says, the Bank is open to discussion about the scale of the plant. He suggests that if scale is a concern to a single enterprise, neighbouring enterprises may consider forming consortiums.
Although this may seem unusual, this model can already be seen in shopping centres where electricity is supplied to a spread of tenants from solar installations on roofs. There is no reason why, given a bit of thought and ingenuity, it should not be applied to industrial parks office parks and housing developments, Mutumba concludes.
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Home » News » Audible’s Community Impact Beyond Giving
Audible’s Community Impact Beyond Giving
Too many corporate philanthropies and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are restricted in their ability to produce substantive change. And, corporations’ relentless pursuit of business success, and the consequential harm to people and places that resulted, was long considered the price of living in a capitalistic society.
But today’s consumers have shifted expectations. According to Nielson, 66 percent of consumers are willing to spend more on sustainable brands. That number is even higher for millennials who also overwhelmingly prefer companies make public statements about their beliefs.
As consumers become more loyal to conscious brands, more businesses are concerning themselves with the triple bottom line. Are these sincere efforts or merely good PR window dressings intended to increase profits?
Instead of exploring the full organization’s potential for constructive societal influence, corporations tend to look at their corporate philanthropy and CSR departments as “do good” arms of the larger body: The corporation continues to create messes in the lives of average Americans through practices likewage stagnation, the pursuit of aggressive penalties and leaning on corporate welfare, while the “do good” arms write checks for the brooms we in the nonprofit sector can use to clean the messes up.
I’ve long believed that there must be a better way for companies, beginning with those whose corporate giving arms are staples in our social justice giving community, to better align their efforts in order to be profitable and strong American businesses that also help support cities and citizens.
Thankfully, it looks like there is a case study in Newark, New Jersey, where Audible, the Amazon subsidy created 22 years ago by Don Katz, is transforming the community.
Audible, which has grown to become the largest producer and seller of audiobooks, saw its move from suburban Wayne, New Jersey, in 2007 as an opportunity to “impact a community in need at its core” and bring “economic vitality” to a dwindling city. Audible offered a housing lottery for 20 employees to support downtown redevelopment, a program that has now expanded to a $250 monthly subsidy for employees who want to relocate to the city.
In addition to bringing in new players to spur the local economy, they are inviting the people and businesses that have long called Newark home into this reimagining. The company offers prepaid debit cards for employees to frequent the city’s restaurants and uses locally sourced food in their office cafeteria each day.
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Princeton Area Community Foundation and Burke Foundation Team up to Award More Than $600,000 in Grants
The Princeton Area Community Foundation and the Burke Foundation have teamed up to award more than $600,000 in grants to New Jersey nonprofits, they announced this week.
I Am Trenton Awards More Than $40,000 in Grants
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It's Co-Op Tower Defense in a Dungeon in Dungeon Defense
News 2/4/2010 at 10:52 PM by Tally Callahan 5
Ah, tower defense. What is it about building towers to destroy hordes upon hordes of mobs that's so addicting, yet so very therapeutic? We may never know the answer to this question, but one thing we do know is that as great as tower defense is solo, it becomes infinitely better with co-op play. Dungeon Defense by Trendy Entertainment promises to offer such a co-op tower defense experience, and for the very affordable price of free. The game is being developed with the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), which is the free version of the Unreal Engine 3, and after just four weeks of development the demo is now available to the public.
While it appears that the demo only offers single player, the game will support up to four players working together cooperatively to defend the Crystal Core in the center of the map. Players combat up to ten waves of creatures, each wave significantly more difficult than the last, with spells, upgradable staff attacks, and, of course, various towers which they can strategically place along the paths. The mobs drop gems which players can use to purchase said upgrades and items. The game also looks to have gamepad support, which is good news for all the gamepad fans out there.
You can also check out Dungeon Defense's source code, gameplay trailer, and developer blogs about their development process on the Epic Games forums.
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By Peter J. Leithart
How could a conservative Christian - an ordained minister with a beard, no less - be against not only Christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics as well? Yet that is the stance Peter Leithart takes in this provocative "theological bricolage." Seeking to rethink evangelical notions of culture, church, and state, Leithart offers a series of short essays, aphorisms, and parables that challenge the current dichotomies that govern both Christian and non-Christian thinking about church and state, the secular and the religious. But his argument isn't limited to being merely "against." Leithart reveals a much larger vision of Christian society, defined by the stories, symbols, rituals, and rules of a renewed community - the city of God.
Manufacturer: Canon Pr
Author: Peter J. Leithart
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Story From Poudre Valley REA: Touchstone Energy’s #WhoPowersYou rewards people inspiring their communities
Do you know someone who’s improving your community? Nominate them for a cash prize!
Touchstone Energy’s #WhoPowersYou rewards people inspiring their communities Do you know someone who’s improving your community? Nominate them for a cash prize! Check out this story on coloradoan.com: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/sponsor-story/poudre-valley-rea/2018/10/30/touchstone-energys-whopowersyou-rewards-people-inspiring-their-communities/1817574002/
Touchstone Energy’s #WhoPowersYou rewards people inspiring their communities
Stacey McKenna, for PVREA Published 8:29 a.m. MT Oct. 30, 2018 | Updated 12:49 p.m. MT Nov. 5, 2019
There are endless ways to help improve a community. Which acts of kindness do you see in yours?(Photo: Getty Images)
In mid-December, Poudre Valley REA along with all the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives across the country will announce the winners of its #WhoPowersYou contest. This annual competition celebrates community members who inspire and bring people together. The top four contestants will be awarded cash prizes worth a total of $9,000 and broken down as follows: $5,000 will go to the grand prize winner; $2,000 to the second-place nominee; $1,500 will be awarded to the third-place contestant; and an honorable mention will receive $500.
Members of Touchstone Energy’s 730 affiliate electric cooperatives throughout the United States (such as PVREA) can nominate inspiring people in their communities, including youths with guardian permission. The nominee just needs to be a willing participant who is committed to energizing and improving their local world.
With no age restriction for the contest, candidates can be young people making a difference, too. (Photo: Getty Images)
Past winners have earned recognition for starting food pantries, running camps for people with disabilities, combatting school bullying and more. This year’s competition is already showcasing the passionate dedication of dozens of individuals and proving that there’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach to community involvement. Some 2018 nominees have started non-profits to serve those in need, others spend their spare time volunteering, and others are building better relationships between their community and the outside world.
For co-op members, there’s still time to nominate someone who inspires you! The #WhoPowersYou contest will accept entries until 11:59 p.m. EST on November 4.
So, how do I nominate?
To nominate someone who positively affects your community, simply visit www.WhoPowersYou.com to submit a photo and descriptive caption. Make sure your caption explains who your nominee is and, most importantly, why they make a difference — Who do they serve? What is their mission?
When nominating a person in the community, make sure you detail why they make a difference. (Photo: Getty Images)
Once the contest closes, the contest sponsor will review all entries to ensure they comply with the official rules and a panel of judges will review all eligible nominees. Feel free to share your favorite nominees’ stories on social media, but keep in mind that the winners of #WhoPowersYou will be chosen based on two equally weighted criteria: the creativity and originality of the nominee’s work and the extent of the positive impact they have on the community — not the number of “likes” on Facebook or Instagram. The four entries that receive the highest scores will be announced on or around December 10, and checks will be presented soon after.
So, what are you waiting for? Celebrate that person who’s improving your community! Share their tale, and win them a prize while you’re at it.
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Production Begins on New Line Cinema’s Shazam!
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By Jenna Busch
Production has begun on Shazam!, starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel and Mark Strong
Production has begun on New Line Cinema‘s Shazam!, directed by David F. Sandberg (Anabelle: Creation). Shazam! stars Zachary Levi (Chuck) as the titular DC Super Hero, along with Asher Angel (Andi Mack) as Billy Batson, and Mark Strong (Kingsman) in the role of Super-Villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana. Peter Safran (upcoming Aquaman, The Conjuring and Annabelle) serves as the film’s producer.
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Strong).
Shazam! also stars Jack Dylan Grazer (IT) as Billy’s best friend and ultimate superhero enthusiast, Freddy, part of the foster family that includes Mary, played by Grace Fulton (Annabelle: Creation); Darla, played by Faithe Herman (This is Us); Eugene, played by Ian Chen (Fresh Off the Boat); and Pedro, played by Jovan Armand (Hawaii Five-0). Cooper Andrews (The Walking Dead) and Marta Milans (Killer Women) play foster parents Victor and Rosa Vasquez, with Ron Cephas Jones (This is Us) as the Wizard.
Christopher Godsick, Jeffrey Chernov, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia are serving as executive producers. Shazam! is set largely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and principal photography will take place in Toronto.
A New Line Cinema production, Shazam! is set for release on April 5, 2019. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Are you guys excited for Shazam!? Let us know in the comments.
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Carlisle and Eden operational area
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Kirkby Stephen fire station is staffed by On-call Firefighters and houses one fire engine.
The station covers one of the largest areas in Cumbria; it includes sections of the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line, the M6 motorway and the main West Coast Railway line. The area covered is remote and very rural in character; calls within the station area are varied and include fell, farm and private dwelling fires, floods and road traffic collisions.
Appleby - 11 miles
Sedbergh - 14 miles
Shap - 20 miles
Fire Engines 1 fire engine
Kirkby Stephen is a small market town on the eastern edges of Cumbria bordering Yorkshire and Durham. The fire station covers one of the largest areas in Cumbria, which includes the Settle and Carlisle Railway Line, and part of the M6 motorway and the main West Coast Railway. The area covered is very rural and calls within the station area are varied and include fell, farm and private dwelling house fires, floods and road traffic collisions.
1 Heritage site: Brough Castle
4 Grade I listed buildings and 9 Grade II listed buildings
1 Special Area of Conservation and 18 Sites of Specific Scientific Interest
Warcop Army Camp is a Site Specific Risk
There are no significant Flood Risks identified within the station area
All Fires 11 8 11
All false alarms 11 15 18
Average response time (time it takes the crew to arrive at the incident from the station) 9 mins 39 secs 8 mins 11 secs 11 mins 37 secs
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Lopez Cerron gets prime cut at Spanish federation
Contador beef supplier elected president of RFEC
Alberto Contador cooks up a storm at the Giro presentation in Milan (Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Jose Luis Lopez Cerron, the man who delivered the beef that Alberto Contador claimed triggered his positive test for clenbuterol at the 2010 Tour de France, has been elected president of the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC).
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Lopez Cerron defeated Francisco Antequera in a vote taken at an RFEC assembly in Madrid on Saturday morning and takes over from Juan Carlos Castano.
The 56-year-old Lopez Cerron is a former professional who won a stage of the 1981 Vuelta a España, and subsequently served as directeur sportif at Banesto and Vitalicio Seguros, as well as race director of the Vuelta a Castilla y Leon.
Lorez Cerron hit international headlines in 2010 in the wake of Contador’s positive test for clenbuterol at the Tour de France. Contador claimed that his positive test was triggered by contaminated meat he had consumed on the rest day at Pau, which Lopez Cerron had purchased in Irun en route to visiting the Astana team hotel.
Contador was belatedly handed a backdated two-year suspension in February of this year and won the Vuelta a España on his return to action in August.
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Arsenal ‘in transfer talks’ with PSG star Layvin Kurzawa after Mikel Arteta approval
Arsenal have begun talks with PSG over the transfer of Layvin Kurzawa with Mikel Arteta's approval
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PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa is out of contract in the summer (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has approved a transfer pursuit for PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa.
The France international has made only 13 league appearances so far this season after slipping behind Juan Bernat in the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.
Kurzawa joined the Ligue 1 giants in 2015 from Monaco for a fee of around £20m, going on to win three league titles and six domestic cups.
Gunners boss Arteta is reportedly happy for the club to peruse the potential deal, with Kieran Tierney still sidelined through injury.
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French outlet RMC Sport have reported that Arsenal have entered talks over a deal that could see Kurzawa move to north London, but it might not happen until the summer.
The 27-year-old is set to see his contract expire in Paris, and he could in turn sign a five-year deal with Arsenal.
The report goes on to claim that Arteta is keen to get a deal done quickly, despite Tierney’s recent £25m acquisition.
The club sit 10th in the Premier League table having won only six of their 22 fixtures, keeping only four clean sheets in that period.
Another possible deal at the Emirates is one for Manchester City defender John Stones, whom Arteta knows from his time as a coach under Pep Guardiola.
On Stones he said: “John is a player that I really like and I followed.
“We signed him when I was at Manchester City and I worked with him for many years and know him well.
“When I look at centre-backs he has many attributes that I like from one, but we’re not interested.”
Mikel Arteta is keen to add to his Arsenal playing squad in the January transfer window
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Arteta continued: “Yeah we have a lot of injuries at the back. The fact as well that Calum got the big injury. Obviously that is modifying our plans.
“It’s what we have, it’s the situation, this can happen. Between December and January it’s very common. We have to live with it, this is what we have.
“We have to put 11 players out on the pitch on Saturday and I’m sure we will.
“They will try their best and I will try to select the ones that are in my opinion the best fit for the game.”
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Home Movie Review Movie Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home
Movie Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home
DAM 12:53 AM Movie Review
Spider-Man: Far From Home was a surprisingly strong sequel. In fact, I slightly enjoyed this one over Spider-Man: Homecoming.
It felt more realised, the narrative flowed better, the balance between the high school romance/comedy and the larger than life superhero stuff was perfect and the story was consistently interesting - it rarely gave Peter Parker a chance to relax. The final battle was also a lot more intense and the action sequences felt more confidently handled by the same director this time around. Plus, the CGI work here was absolutely mesmerizing and Tom Holland was exceptional. The character arc of Mysterio though was a little less compelling compared to another character from Homecoming - I will stop there just to not spoil anything - and that exposition dump on Mysterio's character toward the third act of the film was a weird choice. That said, Jake Gyllenhaal was absolutely superb in the role.
Spider-Man: Far From Home was very much a character film and the fact that it felt more contained felt fresh to me. It felt like both its own movie and a meaningful followup to Avengers: Endgame. It had it's fair share of flaws, but it's one of those movies that you just roll with it and let it slide.
Movie Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home Reviewed by DAM on 12:53 AM Rating: 5
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The Future of Beauty Science in 2020
CR speaks to the experts about all of the new and improved beauty technology to know about in the coming year
By Maureen Sheen
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New decade, new you. And thanks to the wonders of modern science and technology, it’s not just a catch phrase. Exciting innovations and improvements in laser therapies, cosmetic injectables, and in-office treatments make reinvention via beauty an attainable reality. The magic of filters and Photoshop aside, your favorite celebs, models, and influencers don’t just “wake up like this”―they’ve definitely been blessed by the plastic surgeon and cosmetic derm’s wand. Here, everything you need to know straight from the cutting-edge experts who keep the beautiful people looking even more beautiful.
LASERS and RADIOFREQUENCY
PICOSECOND LASER RESURFACING
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Picosecond technology is ideal for skin rejuvenation, tattoo removal, and improving acne scars. “We helped develop the very first version, the PicoSure laser, which can be used for tattoo and pigment removal as well as for collagen enhancement,” Dr. Robert Anolik of Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York tells CR. “Picosecond laser resurfacing is wonderful for people needing no-downtime collagen rejuvenation. And the new wavelengths might be more helpful for people with different skin tones, both lighter and darker.” A quick glance at Dr. Anolik’s Instagram shows the likes of numerous models and TV personalities in his practice waiting to get beamed up―model Jessica Hart, for example, appears on video receiving the PicoSure Laser Treatment to build collagen stimulation and boost radiance.
A post shared by Rita V. Linkner, MD, FAAD (@ritalinknermd) on Nov 12, 2019 at 11:26am PST
“We are seeing a huge wave in radiofrequency with microneedling technology, and the Vivace is amazing for treating fine lines and wrinkles, skin tightening, acne, acne scarring, texture, and pore improvement with minimal downtime,” says Dr. Rita Linkner of Spring Street Dermatology. “With the Vivace, the addition of red and blue LED technology has made the anti-acne and brightening effects apparent in a quicker time frame.” Delivering radiofrequency through microneedles entering the skin at very precise depths allows for better control of how much skin damage you’re causing in order to stimulate new collagen growth and remodel skin tone, texture, and laxity.
EMTONE
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“EMTONE is the most advanced cellulite treatment on the market, a first-of-its-kind, non-invasive treatment to improve the appearance of dimpling on the skin,” says Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of the PFRANKMD Brand. “Utilizing a revolutionary combination of powerful thermal radiofrequency and targeted pressure energy, it’s the only device that addresses all five causes of cellulite with no downtime and immediately visible results.” It can be used on all body types with no BMI or skin color restrictions, and is best for targeting the buttocks, posterior and outer thighs, and abdomen. Initial treatments are performed within a two-week period, and with maintenance treatments spaced out three to six months for continued results.
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The makers of Botox are developing a new neuromodulator that has a very quick onset, but is short-lived. “It will be a great option for first timers who want to test out the effects before committing to a product that will last for several months,” says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital.“ Think of it like temporary hair color versus semi-permanent color. And it will be especially useful for people who need a last-minute treatment before a big event.”
DAXI
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Daxi is a new botulinum toxin being developed by Revance Therapeutics that has the advantage of giving more prolonged results, for at least six months. “While current botulinum toxins are effective, their effects typically last only three to five months,” continues Dr. Zeichner. “This treatment will give patients longer lasting results which means fewer trips to the office and less discomfort overall.”
VOLUX
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“This filler is currently used in Europe and has a very high concentration of hyaluronic acid, allowing it to lift more than other fillers,” says Dr. Zeichner. “It’s designed as a structural filler gel to improve the definition of the chin and jawline.” It utilizes a similar Vycross technology as Juvéderm Voluma and Volbella, which can provide for a longer lasting effect, even up to 18 months, and produce a more natural look.
AQUAGOLD MICRONEEDLING
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Enhancing existing treatments within microneedling strategies is super beneficial for addressing stubborn lines. “One of the best options is our use of customized blends of both [Botox and filler] within the Aquagold Microneedling strategy where which the material can pass down the needles and blend into the surfacing skin,” says Dr. Anolik. “This is very helpful for fine lines and pores. And the Botox is often blended in because there is evidence to support it not only helps relax muscles that create lines on our face, but it may also help promote collagen and elastic fiber quality to help reduce those texture issues when the face is at rest.”
SUBNOVII
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“Subnovii, a wrinkle eraser device, will be one of the hottest and exciting technologies for 2020,” says Dr. Frank. The first FDA-approved plasma pen, this unique device offers a patented wavelength and power combination that works to erase wrinkles, tighten skin, and remove benign lesions safely and effectively. “With the ability to treat small localized areas, the Subnovii enables us to treat skin safely without the need for other laser-based technologies that would otherwise require full face treatments, more extensive anesthesia and prolonged recoveries,” says Dr. Frank. “Subnovii will benefit those who suffer with crepe-y wrinkles, and those who are seeking non-surgical, minimally invasive options.”
A NEW LIP FILLER
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“A new filler is currently being developed by Galderma, the makers of Restylane,” says Dr. Zeichner. “Developed specifically for use in the lips, its characteristics provide a balance between plumping, filling, and flexibility. This new filler will use the same type of XpresHAn Technology found in products like Restylane Refyne and Defyne, and will have a consistency somewhere in between the two.”
DERMAL MICROCORING
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“I'm fairly excited at the prospect of dermal microcoring. We are participants in the clinical trials, so can't say much yet, but we are proud to be key contributors to the development of most groundbreaking dermatology technologies in our research department, and I believe this is one of them,” says Dr. Anolik. While not yet FDA-approved, the doctor explains that the concept is the ability to core out, or cut out, a fraction of a millimeter without leaving a scar. And doing this thousands of times in a treatment allows for tightening of the skin surface. “I’m hopeful it will be helpful for patients battling skin laxity and acne scarring, and one more step toward the reduced need for facelifts.”
Here’s to looking more well rested, refreshed, and tighter all over.
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Liberals won't compromise on culture, dispute resolution in NAFTA talks: Trudeau
Mike Blanchfield The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, September 4, 2018 2:04PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, September 4, 2018 11:57PM EDT
WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held firm Tuesday to the lines drawn in sand three decades ago as the latest push to preserve a North American Free Trade Agreement -- one that still includes Canada -- was poised to unfold.
Trudeau said Canadians will not sign onto a deal that does not include a dispute resolution mechanism and exemptions for cultural industries -- two positions that were among the pillars of the original 1988 Canada-U.S. free trade deal.
The prime minister staked out Canada's ground as a fresh Oct. 1 deadline and the encroaching American midterm elections cast a shadow over Wednesday's resumption of negotiations in Washington. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is to resume talks with U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer, whom she has praised as a "good faith" negotiator in the face of President Donald Trump's Twitter barrages.
Faced with an unpredictable U.S. president ready to strike on Twitter, Trudeau said the dispute resolution mechanism in Chapter 19 ensures trade rules are followed.
"We've said from the very beginning that we need a dispute resolution mechanism like Chapter 19 and we will hold firm on that," Trudeau told reporters in Vancouver.
"We will not sign a deal that is bad for Canadians and, quite frankly, not having a Chapter 19 to ensure that the rules are followed would be bad for Canadians."
Chapter 19 allows for independent panels to resolve disputes between companies. The Trump administration views it as an infringement of U.S. sovereignty.
It was the hill that former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney was willing to die on during the final hours of the original Canada-U.S. free trade deal in 1988. After consulting with Mulroney over the weekend, Trudeau made clear he shares that view.
The prime minister also said his government won't sign an updated free trade accord with the U.S. and Mexico if the deal doesn't continue exemptions for Canada's cultural industries, which aims to protect Canada's publishing and broadcast industries.
That too was entrenched in the original Canada-U.S. free trade deal that preceded NAFTA. Giving up the exemptions would be tantamount to giving up Canadian sovereignty and identity, Trudeau said.
"It is inconceivable to Canadians that an American network might buy Canadian media affiliates, whether it's newspapers or TV stations or TV networks," he said.
"So we've made it very clear that defending that cultural exemption is something that is fundamental to Canadians."
Canada and the U.S. need to present a text to the U.S. Congress by Oct. 1 in order to join the deal the Trump administration signed with Mexico last week, trade analysts say.
The overall goal is to reach a deal by Dec. 1 so Congress can give its approval to a new NAFTA before Mexico's new president takes office.
Otherwise, Trump is threatening to move ahead on a deal with Mexico that excludes Canada.
Canada enters Wednesday's talks with some strength on preserving Chapter 19 because American companies need its anti-dumping safeguards more than Canada's, according to Toronto trade lawyer Cyndee Todgham Cherniak.
Foreign companies seeking relief through Canada's Federal Court of Appeal are often repeatedly coming up empty handed, said Todgham Cherniak, a former federal tax court adviser.
She said that's because a recent ruling by the court emphasized that it did not have jurisdiction under the Special Import Measures Act to change so-called "dumping margins."
Canadian negotiators are also trying to protect Canada's dairy sector from American demands in NAFTA renegotiations.
The two sides broke off talks Friday as Trump formally notified Congress of the deal with Mexico, saying Canada might join later.
But in recent days he has become more aggressive towards Canada on Twitter -- bluster that some trade experts are dismissing as a predictable negotiating tactic.
On Saturday, Trump said there is "no political necessity" to keep Canada in NAFTA and he warned Congress not to interfere or he would kill the pact.
U.S. business and labour leaders have warned Trump not to dump Canada from NAFTA.
Trump's "bombastic rhetoric" ought to be ignored because he has no power to override the opposition in Congress to exclude Canada, and he needs 60-days notice to terminate NAFTA, said Derek Holt, vice-president and head of capital markets at Scotiabank Global Economics.
Holt wrote in a Tuesday note that Congress will not allow Trump "to skirt past Canada in NAFTA negotiations given the long line-ups of members of Congress -- Democrats and Republicans -- saying they will not support a bilateral deal" with Mexico.
With the U.S. midterms eight weeks away, and Trump facing pressure to maintain the Republican hold on the House and Senate, the influence of Congress will permeate the resumption of Wednesday's talks.
Congress must approve any rewrite of the deal and could refuse to endorse an agreement that excludes Canada. But that's not set in stone, said Dan Ujczo, an Ohio-based trade lawyer with Dickinson Wright.
"Congress will support Canada throughout September," he said. "After that, Congress will have a tough choice to make in terms of going forward with a good deal with Mexico, opening Mexico's agricultural markets as we brace for the long haul with China."
At a Liberal party fundraiser in Surrey, B.C., Tuesday night, Trudeau avoided trade talk, instead outlining the approach the Liberal party will take in the coming election.
Speaking to dozens of supporters at a posh banquet hall, he said he believes his party won the 2015 election by putting out a message of positivity. He also condemned the rise of what he called "aggressive nationalism.
"We see there is a tendency to exploit short term emotions as a way of getting that capacity to govern. But one of the things that we know is that once you've gone and divided citizens into small groups ... it actually hurts you capacity to govern for the good of all," said Trudeau.
He also noted the seven-year sentence handed down to two Reuters reporters in Myanmar and pointed to reporters gathered at the fundraiser, saying the Liberal party believes it's important to be transparent about the messages it sends to its donors.
"I want everyone to reflect on the fact that it is absolutely essential in any democracy to have a strong, empowered independent media," he said.
-- with files from Amy Smart in Vancouver
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a transit funding announcement in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Control this toy racing car without actually touching anything
By Lulu Chang April 2, 2017 10:43AM PST
Why use a joystick when you can just flick your wrist? That’s the question Ultigesture is asking now that it’s debuted its new toy racing cars that promise to be “intuitively controlled by gestures from the wristband-wearing driver.” That’s right — no more fiddling around with remotes. Now, your body is all your need to drive a car; even a miniature one.
Your gestures will tell the racing car to do just about everything it can. Whether you want it to move in a different direction, speed up, slow down, or stop altogether, you can do it with your wearable-clad wrist. Promising a more natural and connected driving experience, Ultigesture believes it’s come up with the ultimate toy for racing enthusiasts.
“There are plenty of remote-controlled toy cars which are fun to play, but we have discovered that wearing the wristband and using gestures makes for a much more realistic racing experience,” said Gang Zhou, CEO, Ultigesture. “The user experience is really improved by literally putting your body — or at least your arm — into the driving. It is very exciting to feel like you are connected to this small toy car as it goes racing down the street.”
Low power Bluetooth is all the wristband needs to power your car; when you raise your forearm, your car will go forward, and if you lower your arm, it’ll go backwards. Turn your writs clockwise and the car will go right, and go counter-clockwise to get it to go left. And thanks to the band’s accelerometer, you can control the speed of the car with your wearable as well.
Ultigesture can hit a top speed of 13 mph, and the car itself comes in at 13 inches, weighs 17 ounces, and six different color choices.
“We want to make remote control racing cars that are really cool and intuitive. With the wristband and gestures, it is amazing how much closer you feel to the car — especially when you compare it with using a remote controller,” Zhou concluded.
The gesture-controlled car and wristband are now available for pre-order now Ultigesture’s Kickstarter campaign for $89 with an estimated delivery date of August 2017.
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1. Get Started Online With Drivers License Reinstatement Assistance
Suspended drivers licenses cannot typically be fully reinstated online. This option is only available in certain instances, depending on the reason for the suspension. Instead, you must typically request a license reinstatement in person at a local DMV. After your drivers license suspension period ends, you will be required to submit the proper documentation and pay certain applicable fees. To make sure that you are prepared, download our informative online drivers license guide. Our guide contains everything you need to know to reinstate your suspended driving license properly. In it, you will also get step-by-step details on how to complete other important licensing procedures, such as renewing your license, replacing a lost one or updating personal information on your credential.
Certain states may allow motorists to pay for drivers license reinstatement fees by mail. Additionally, some DMVs may let out-of-state drivers mail in certain documents in order to expedite this process. However, most license suspension reasons (like accumulating too many violations) require drivers to complete the reinstatement process in person. Applicants are most often required to visit a DMV office to verify that they meet reinstatement requirements and to take reinstatement exams, if necessary.
3. In Person at the DMV
To reinstate a suspended drivers license at the DMV, you must submit the proper documentation, and you may need to pass certain tests. Moreover, this procedure can only be done after your license suspension is over. In certain states, you may also be required to obtain additional insurance coverage when reinstating your credential. Then, you will need to pay the applicable fees to reinstate a license. When the time comes, you may not know which forms to complete or if you are already eligible to file this request. To ensure that you do not have to make a second visit to the DMV, it is important to arrive at the office prepared.
Drivers license suspensions in Utah may happen as a result of disobeying road rules and failing to legally operate motor vehicles. The UT Driver License Division issues suspended driving licenses to drivers who have committed either driving or non-driving offenses. In the event of suspended driving privileges, motorists need to fulfill a list of requirements in order to reinstate their credentials.
The process of reinstating drivers licenses in Utah may vary, depending on the type of offense committed. To find out more information about drivers license restoration process and the implied requirements, continue reading the sections below.
Reinstating a Utah Suspended License
A Utah drivers license reinstatement process must be completed in order to continue legally operating motor vehicles on public roads within the state. A suspended drivers license may occur as a result of various offenses and misdemeanors. For instance, motorists may get a driving license suspension for:
Accumulating too many demerit points
Refusing to submit to a chemical test
Driving without car insurance
Failing to appear in court and pay the traffic ticket
Failing to pay child support
Committing a texting violation
Driving with a suspended drivers license
Committing alcohol-restricted driver violation
Get Assistance Reinstating Your Suspended License
Drivers who believe that may get suspended driving licenses in Utah are encouraged to order a copy of their UT driving records to check the status of their credentials.
How to Reinstate a Utah Suspended Drivers License
The Utah drivers license reinstatement process may vary depending on the type of offense drivers have committed. The requirements you need to reinstate suspended driving licenses will be determined by the UT DMV.
Part of those requirements may demand drivers to complete a defensive driving course, to provide proof of car insurance, to reapply for a UT driver’s license by retaking the DMV exams and to pay the applicable reinstatement fees. For more detailed information about the UT driving license reinstatement requirements, contact a local DMV office.
Suspension Periods in Utah
A Utah driving license suspension period may vary depending on the type of offense drivers have committed and the number of other violations written in their records. For instance, motorists who are older than 21 years of age and who have refused to submit to a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) test may get a suspension period of 18 months for a first offense or 36 months for a second offense.
Drivers younger than 21 years of age will get suspended drivers licenses for a period of two years or until their 21st birthday, depending which one comes first. Drivers license suspensions may be issued to motorists who are caught driving under the influence. The DUI offenders will get the following suspensions, depending on their age at the moment of the Per-Se arrest:
Drivers older than 21 years of age – a suspension period of 120 days for a first offense or two years for a second offense.
Drivers between 19 and 21 years of age – suspension period of six months.
Drivers younger than 19 years of age – suspension period of two years.
Utah Point System
Suspended drivers licenses in Utah may be issued as a result of the accumulation of demerit points on motorists’ driving records. The UT Driver License Division has a set point system that consists of the number of points that are incurred per violation. Below is an outline of violations and applicable points:
Reckless driving – 80 points.
Failing to yield right-of-way – 60 points.
Driving on the wrong side – 60 points.
Improper passing or lookout – 50 points.
DepklklkDisobeying a stop sign or a red light – 50 points.
Speeding – from 35 to 75 points, depending on the speed.
Other moving violations – 40 points.
A drivers license suspension may happen if drivers accumulate a certain number of demerit points on their records. Drivers older than 21 years of age who have accrued 200 or more demerit points within three years will be requested to appear at a court hearing. The hearing may result in given probation periods for the drivers or it may suspend their driving privileges.
The driving license suspension period for adult drivers may range between three months and one year, depending on their driving records. Drivers younger than 21 years of age will have to appear at a court hearing for accumulating 70 demerit points or more within three years. This hearing may result in a denied or suspended drivers license for a period from 30 days to one year.
Traffic School in Utah
Facing suspended driving licenses in Utah may motivate drivers to enroll in a state-approved traffic school. State traffic schools offer classes to drivers who want to remove demerit points from their UT driving records or to earn car insurance discounts. By completing a traffic course, drivers can also dismiss an approaching an emergency vehicle violation.T
he defensive driving classes are available either online or at one of 11 locations throughout the state. This course can be taken once every three years to reduce the number of demerit points. A Utah defensive driving course qualifies drivers over 55 years of age for an auto insurance reduction. Car insurance discounts are only granted at the discretion of auto insurance companies.
Types of Utah Drivers License Suspensions
Utah drivers license suspensions may happen as a result of committing a variety of driving and non-driving offenses. Motorists may get suspended driving licenses for violations such as the following:
Accumulating too many demerit points.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
Refusing to submit to a chemical test.
Driving without car insurance.
Failing to appear in court and pay a traffic ticket.
Failing to pay child support.
Committing a texting violation or an alcohol-restricted driver violation.
Driving with a suspended license.
Utah DUI Suspensions
Suspended drivers licenses in Utah may be issued by the Driver License Division to motorists who have committed DUI offenses. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to the Utah Implied Consent Law, drivers are required to submit to a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) test if pulled over by a police officer.
Drivers may face a suspended or revoked driving license for refusing to submit to a BAC test. The drivers license suspension periods for refusal to take a BAC test vary depending on the age of the motorist.
Drivers older than 21 years of age will get a driving license suspension period of 18 months for a first refusal to submit to a BAC test. A second or subsequent refusal will bring them suspended drivers licenses for a period of 36 months.
Younger Than 21
Drivers license suspensions may also be issued to motorists younger than 21 years of age who refuse to submit to a BAC test. The first refusal will bring them a two-year suspension period, while committing a second or subsequent offense will suspend their credentials for 36 months. In certain situations, suspended drivers licenses may not be reinstated until motorists turn 21 years of age, if that period is longer than the suspension period.
Car Insurance Suspensions
Suspended drivers licenses in Utah may be issued to motorists who fail to maintain or show proof of auto insurance when asked by a law enforcement officer. Therefore, drivers must purchase and maintain the minimum liability car insurance coverage in order to legally operate their vehicles. For that reason, drivers must pay $25,000 for bodily injury per person in an accident, $65,000 for total bodily injury per accident and $15,000 for property damage.
Drivers may avoid paying three different sums of money and pay $80,000 for total bodily injury and property damage. In addition to the minimum insurance requirements, drivers must obtain a no-fault insurance or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. The PIP coverage requires payment of minimum of $3,000 per person.
Traffic Summons or Failure to Pay
Utah drivers license suspensions may occur as a result of failure to appear in court and pay a traffic ticket. When drivers receive traffic tickets, they must either plead guilty or not guilty. Motorists may pay their traffic citations online, by mail or in person at a local court, depending on their committed offenses. For more detailed instructions, read the traffic ticket you have received from your local court.
Utah Hardship Drivers License
Before reinstating suspended drivers licenses in Utah, certain situations may make you eligible to obtain a hardship license during your suspension period. A hardship (restricted) license allows motorists to drive to work or school. Drivers who want to apply for a hardship credential must complete the requirements set by the Utah DMV before applying for a limited license.
Applying for a Utah Hardship License
Drivers facing suspended drivers licenses in Utah must satisfy certain requirements in order to be eligible to apply for a hardship (limited) license. They must provide proof of their need for a hardship credential, a letter from the judge that most recently has convicted them and a written verification form from a doctor proving their ineligibility to drive.
In addition to these required documents for a hardship license, drivers will also have to pay the applicable reinstatement fees and license fees. The UT DMV may also require drivers to take certain exams, depending on their specific situation.
Fees to Reinstate a Utah Drivers License
When reinstating suspended drivers licenses in Utah, motorists must pay the applicable reinstatement fees to the state Driver License Division. The drivers license reinstatement process will require drivers to pay a fee of $30 for any type of offense or $65 for a DUI-related offense.
Learn More About Drivers License Reinstatement
Motorists may also be required to pay an administrative fee for drivers license restorations after committing offenses as a result of alcohol or drug use. This administrative fee is $230 and must be paid in addition to the reinstatement fee.
Drivers License Reinstatement Forms
Driver License Application (which must be resubmitted)
Last updated on Tuesday, March 5 2019.
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Illum Sphere talking about his new Titan EP (3024)
Illum Sphere talks about his new Titan EP released on Martyn's 3024 label in an exclusive videocast for xlr8r magazine.
Before yesterday, almost the entire discography of Martyn's 3024 label was dedicated to his own work. Apparently, all that is about to change, as Martyn is expanding the label's scope to include more boundary-pushing artists, starting with Illum Sphere (a.k.a. Ryan Hunn). The Manchester-based DJ/producer previously released a few things on his hometown's Fat City imprint and remixed Martyn's "Brilliant Orange," but the release of his new Titan EP on 3024 should take the mild-mannered beatmaker to another level. Check out this exclusive video, which finds Hunn talking about his music and how he originally hooked up with Martyn. The video also features snippets of tracks from his new EP.
ILLUM SPHERE FOR XLR8R.COM from 3024World on Vimeo.
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And the good news is Illum Sphere will play next Friday (21 May 2010) in Warsaw, at CDQ club (Burakowska 12). Be there to see the man in action and to celebrate my birthday's !! The most eclectic sound therapy in town :)
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CHIPS Articles: Information Warfare Community Hosts Leadership Symposium
Information Warfare Community Hosts Leadership Symposium
By Ashley Nekoui, NAVIFOR West Public Affairs - February 23, 2018
SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The Naval Information Force Reserve (NAVIFORES) Region Southwest Leadership Symposium was held, Jan. 5-7, in San Diego, bringing together more than 80 information warfare (IW) service members assigned to commands within the region.
Designed to provide unit triads with best practices related to man, train and equip (MT&E) efforts, the symposium also focused on enhancing active duty and reserve force integration.
"Holding symposiums such as this are critical to the future success of the information warfare community," said Rear Adm. Gene Price, commander, Naval Information Force Reserve. "Cross-pollination is key to bringing information warfare personnel together as a community."
The three-day event consisted of briefings by subject matter experts, round-table discussions, and a waterfront panel which brought together senior, active-duty leadership from local IW commands including Naval Information Forces West, Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWC SD), Navy Information Operations Command San Diego and Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station San Diego.
"You could never tell who is a reservist and who is active duty. Everyone stands on the watch floor," said Capt. Michael Roth, the FWC SD commanding officer.
This symbiotic relationship between reserve forces and active duty personnel was one of many highlighted during the panel discussions and showcased both the support and experience reservists add to operational efforts.
"According to Navy Reserve Forces Baseline Assessment Memorandum, there are literally more IW reservists in today's war zones than medical and security professionals combined," said Cmdr. Jessica Kimber, NAVIFORES Region Southwest officer-in-charge. "We cannot leave talent and hard-won combat experiences unincorporated in our day-to-day production. As IW professionals, we should constantly seek ways to better partner with our Reserve family. The next time those skills are put to the test may be in a combat zone where the stakes are highest."
NAVIFORES Region Southwest is responsible for the MT&E mission for more than 1,200 selected IW reservists in a region that encompasses California, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam.
For more information about NAVIFOR, visit the command's website at http://www.navifor.navy.mil/, http://www.navy.mil/local/navifor, http://www.dvidshub.net/unit/NAVIFOR#.V1lrXP72Z7g, and https://www.facebook.com/USNavyInformationDominanceForces.
For more information, visit http://www.navy.mil, http://www.facebook.com/usnavy, or http://www.twitter.com/usnavy.
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Rachel De-lahay
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© Rachel De-lahay, 2013
Tavistock Wood, 45 Conduit St, London W1S 2YN, UK [http://www.tavistockwood.com]
Anka got in and is here for good.
Olufemi is being coached to break back in.
Bashir has been here forever but he’s just been sent to limbo.
Lisa wants to send them all home.
Welcome to England.
A journey into to the heart of what it is to be a citizen, and finding a place where you belong.
A cutting play about immigration and exile, and what happens when people fall through the cracks, Routes opens up the borders of friendship and family. Written by acclaimed playwright Rachel De-lahay (The Westbridge, Circle) Routes premiered at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London, on 20 September 2013.
From Routes
Series: Modern Plays
British drama
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Pioneers past and present have a hand in constructing the new residential village and community commons
Alumni, Campus Life
When the University of Denver knocked down Driscoll North, Joanne Cho (BSBA ’16, MSC ’19) was just about in tears.
“I had a personal connection to that building,” says Cho, who as an undergrad worked inside as a reservations administrator. “It was a bittersweet goodbye, although I never really liked the old, outdated blue tile in there.”
But every day at work, when she puts on a fluorescent yellow vest and a hard hat, Cho is reminded of how sweet the future will be. As a project engineer at Saunders Construction, Cho (who recently left the company to pursue another opportunity) is just one of several DU alumni and current students who quite literally have a hand in building the new Community Commons and Dimond Family Residential Village for first-year students.
“Looking at the prints, I remember how excited I was when I was told I was on the Community Commons project,” Cho says. “It was very personal to me because I was longing for that [space], not only as a current student but as an alum and now a working professional.”
The two buildings, located adjacent to Sturm Hall, are cornerstones of the Denver Advantage Campus Framework Plan, grown out of the DU IMPACT 2025 strategic plan. Both will open in fall 2020.
The Dimond Family Residential Village will house 500 first-year students in a pod system, created to foster several layers of community and create a greater sense of belonging and connection.The Community Commons is designed as a hub to bring faculty, students, staff and community members together. Its halls will feature spaces for classes, programming, studying and meeting, as well as a central dining hall. A rooftop venue with views of the mountains and campus is Teena Bergstrand’s favorite feature.
The "footprint" of the Community Commons will expand outward with each story. The basement houses the infrastructure for a centralized dining facility.
Each side of the Community Commons features curved surfaces, giving the viewer a unique perspective at any angle.
The Dimond Family Residential Village is intentionally located within steps of the Community Commons to foster a tighter-knit experience for students.
The Dimond Family Residential Village is built to host 500 first-year students in a layered pod system, encouraging different levels of community interaction.
“I think it’s going to be a great space to connect what’s great about Colorado, the outdoors and Driscoll Commons,” says Bergstrand (MS ’09), marketing and communications director at Saunders. She also loves the building’s skin and façade, which blend copper, limestone and brick. “It honors the longtime architectural standard but modernizes it a touch. We value our history and where we came from but we’re pushing toward the future. It’s a good balance of the two of those.”
Cho is also using her staff to bridge the gap between past, present and future. When she realized this summer that she needed an intern, Cho looked inside the Daniels College of Business and its Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management and asked rising junior and former classmate Jackson Wegmiller for help.
As a project engineer intern, Wegmiller aids in quality control, documentation, supply runs and installation. Plus, his time with Saunders has taught him people management and communication skills.
“My favorite part about it is the fact that I’m working on projects for a school I go to,” Wegmiller says. “It’s going to be cool to have a physical impact, something I’ll be able to see years later when I come back as an alum. The pride and the extra care are things that DU alumni and students are adding to the project.”
Wegmiller, Bergstrand and Cho all say that improving the campus they call home is a form of service, paying homage to the place they credit for a meaningful educational experience. (Dick Saunders, the founder of Saunders Construction, is also an alum, earning his Daniels degree in 1963. Saunders has completed several projects on campus, including the Ricketson Law Building.) They want to make sure they take special care of their “customer” over the course of the next year.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, an experience I’ll never forget,” Cho says. “I think by engaging [our students and alumni] it’s not just construction. It’s about the community and what we’re doing to this community.”
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Kansas National Guard Assault Helicopter Battalion completes Middle East missions [Image 2 of 4]
CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT
Photo by Sgt. Emily Finn
35th Combat Aviation Brigade
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ben Corell, commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, addresses U.S. Army Soldiers during a transfer of authority ceremony at the USO theater, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Apr. 29, 2019. The 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation Regiment, Kansas Army National Guard, provided aviation support to the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade, Missouri Army National Guard and its subordinate units during their 2018-2019 deployment to the Middle East, supporting Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan Shield. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Emily Finn)
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Politics in Action – UWE Bristol
Politics in Action features regular posts by the Politics and International Relations faculty of the University of the West of England, Bristol. Posts explore staff research, innovative teaching methods, and current affairs – with the aim of connecting the academic study of Politics and IR to real world debates at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Brexit: Can the Commonwealth Fill the Gap?
Peter Clegg, Jan 22 2019, Blogs
Brexit will cause a rupture, but the Commonwealth has a role to play, and with some imagination and boldness can enhance its role further.
Humanitarian Intervention: Alive and Kicking
Phil Cole, Nov 29 2018, Blogs
When it comes to military action to prevent mass atrocity crimes, it seems that key players in international politics have abandoned the Responsibility to Protect (R2P).
The UK: No Longer a Benevolent Patron
Peter Clegg, May 17 2018, Blogs
The UK’s decision to leave the EU, in particular, has initiated a set of centrifugal forces in the relationship between the UK and its Territories.
Bermuda and the Dilemma of Same-Sex Marriage
Peter Clegg, Feb 18 2018, Blogs
In February 2017 Bermuda became the first jurisdiction to remove the legal right to same-sex marriage after it had been granted.
Who is Not a Refugee?
Phil Cole, Nov 8 2017, Blogs
What I want to draw attention to here are the not-refugees, especially those we classify as ‘economic’ migrants but who are fleeing places in search of basic survival.
Hurricane Irma and the UK Overseas Territories
Peter Clegg, Sep 17 2017, Blogs
Despite talk of fundamental changes in the relationship the outcome of Irma could well be slight reform rather than major recalibration.
A Brief Reflection on the 2017 UK General Election
Stephen McGlinchey, Jun 10 2017, Blogs
The lesson of the election for the Labour party is that if they want to govern again, they need to unite again. The starting point is respecting Jeremy Corbyn’s brand of politics.
UK Overseas Territories and Brexit
Peter Clegg, Mar 7 2017, Blogs
Concerns remain that the territories could find themselves attached to a weaker and more isolated UK, which may well damage their own future security and prosperity.
The Far Right in the US and the Religious Right in Iran
Alison Assiter, Feb 7 2017, Blogs
In the age of Trump and a rising tide of intolerance globally, a universalist outlook that critiques all forms of repression is an important theoretical perspective to adopt.
‘Trumpism’ and the Future of International Politics: The Return of Realism
Phil Cole, Jan 29 2017, Blogs
Trump’s presidency represents a radical break in international politics. Under Trumpism rules are for losers. Realism has returned, and liberal internationalism is, for now anyway, dead.
Conflict in Kashmir: From the Ground Up
Emma Brännlund, Nov 30 2016, Blogs
As long as the world does not pay attention to the Kashmiri narrative, Kashmir will see many more periods of agitation, disruption and protest.
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College ‘Tees Up’ for Final Time
Thursday, Jul 21, 2016
Madison, Wis. (July 21, 2016) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce that with the final Tee Up for Nursing event concluded this week, the charitable golf outing has passed the one million dollar mark for fundraising.
“The goal of Tee Up when it was started 13 years ago was to raise $1 million in funding for our nursing students,” President Scott Flanagan said. “We are both touched and grateful that our benefactors, sponsors, and friends of the College through the years have taken that goal to heart. While we begin to write the next chapters for the Henry Predolin School of Nursing, the impact of Tee Up will be felt not only today, but for years to come, through our graduates serving in healthcare in our communities.”
“The scholarships I have received have allowed me to fully concentrate on my education at Edgewood College,” said Tyler Houston, a senior from Waterloo, Wis. “My education has presented me with opportunities to grow and prepare for my future career as a registered nurse. Edgewood College has given me the foundation for success and for that I am grateful.”
Tee Up for Nursing was created in 2004 to assist nursing students who rely on financial assistance. Money raised from the annual event supports scholarships through an endowment, created exclusively to provide financial assistance for nursing student at Edgewood College.
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EDINBURGH LARDER: Why we support the Edible Edinburgh Charter
Photo: Nathalie Holbrook
Edinburgh Larder has a café and bistro in Edinburgh city centre, and is a supporter of the Edible Edinburgh Charter.
Will Bain, Operations Manager at Edinburgh Larder, sets out why:
“Our connection to Edinburgh is in our name: we have 2 branches in Edinburgh city centre, and one in Whitmuir farm, 16 miles south of Edinburgh. Each uses food grown in and around Edinburgh to show off the best there is to offer in the area. We use local produce to make delicious dishes that reflect Scotland’s seasons and cultures, and use many small Edinburgh businesses as our core suppliers.
“Good food means food cooked from scratch, with no industrial processing behind it. It means a connection to a place and a history, and most importantly to a grower or producer. We’d love to see more Edinburgh businesses supporting Scottish agriculture, as a healthy and vibrant food production scene is essential to creating good food and a good food culture. We wouldn’t be able to operate if it weren’t for good food, specifically the good food that is produced locally to Edinburgh. Our customers come back because of it, so it’s really everything to us.
“The Edible Edinburgh Charter really reflects our way of doing things – we firmly believe that good food should be available to everyone, but that it should be taken as read that for food to be good, it also needs to be good for the local environment, the local economy and for our diversity and culture. We think that Edinburgh’s food culture has so much potential, and we hope the Edible Edinburgh charter is a great signpost for things to come.
“We think of ourselves as being in the business of reconnecting the food we eat to where it comes from, so seasonality, locality and Scottish food culture are our watchwords. We are planning to broaden our demographic by taking our chefs into schools and school kitchens to demystify what local means when it comes to food, why it’s a good idea to use it, and how to make the most delicious and nutritious food from it.
“We want our customers across Edinburgh to know that we always know where our food comes from and what goes into it, so we always know that it’s good, sustainable and supports the local economy.”
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With skills mapping, colleges create a 'universal language' to explain value
Traditional colleges looking to fortify the liberal arts are adopting a practice from workforce-oriented institutions that aligns curriculum and job requirements.
By Wayne D'Orio
When Allison Cleveland-Roberts sought to make sure graduates at the University of South Florida were adequately prepared for today's job market, she turned to an old resource, with a twist: help wanted ads.
Using data aggregated from actual job listings, Cleveland-Roberts was able to present faculty in the 22 mostly liberal arts-based departments she oversees with a list of the skills graduates needed to thrive in a variety of jobs.
"Some were baffled at the gaps they found," said the associate dean for academics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the 50,000-student research university based in Tampa. Among the 65 programs and 600 faculty within those 22 departments, they found a wide range of how professors accepted the advice and set out to make necessary changes. "Some hated it," she said, "but they still got the point."
Cleveland-Roberts' exercise is a stark example of a trend on more campuses today: Overlaying a skills map — which details the knowledge or abilities an individual needs to successfully handle a job — on top of the requirements for a traditional college degree. This exercise not only ensures the curriculum prepares students for the workplace, but it also sends a signal to employers that graduates can handle various jobs.
"We're at another turning point," said Andrea Backman, chief employability officer at Strategic Education. "Education is turning on its head to be skills based." The Virginia-based educational services company serves adult learners through a handful of education programs, including Strayer University, a for-profit online college.
Several trends are combining to push the skill-based movement at traditional schools, experts said. Employers are less inclined to train workers because recent graduates are seen as more likely to change jobs. And with U.S. student debt sitting at $1.6 trillion, students and their families are pushing colleges to give them something more than a degree in an often-broad major to prove their job qualifications. Schools, meanwhile, see this as a way to distinguish themselves from competitors and attract more students.
Some may be inclined to view this as another nail in the liberal arts coffin. But sources interviewed for this story said the exercise of skills mapping does not intend to eradicate the liberal arts but rather help colleges explain its value at a time when they are increasingly being asked to do so.
'No universal language'
Today's jobs are changing fast, with more than 40% of job requirements different from a decade ago, said Matthew Sigelman, CEO of labor market analytics firm Burning Glass Technologies. That, coupled with Generation Z's reputation for having a transient view of employer relationships, he said, makes it "hard for companies to get a compelling return on investment" for on-the-job training. Today, he added, companies "need employees to come with the right set of skills from day one."
On the student side, mapping skills "helps connect the dots" between a degree and what jobs a graduate is qualified for, said Kathleen deLaski, founder and president of the nonprofit Education Design Lab.
While community colleges and online programs such as Western Governors University have used skills mapping for years, four-year schools are increasingly interested in meeting this demand, said Sheila Martin, vice president of economic development and community engagement for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. "There's an acceptance (of the practice) to make sure students are set up for a good career," she said.
The challenge for schools is twofold: identify which skills are already present in existing curricula and change courses as needed to address missing information.
Even if the troika of employer-school-student agrees on the need to list skills, coming up with a system through which everyone is speaking about them in the same way can be onerous.
"The problem is, there's no universal language for communicating these skills," said Marni Baker Stein, provost and chief academic officer at Western Governors University. The many different definitions of skills and competencies can cause frustration all around, she added.
"It's a massive undertaking," said Strategic Education's Backman, adding that colleges and instructors need to comb through every lesson and assignment deliberately to accurately plot the skills present in their classes.
One important consideration is how quickly needed skills can change. Prowess in areas such as teamwork, communication and conflict management are "evergreen," Backman said, but technology skills can change every six months.
It's likely employers are more willing to train workers for these abilities, which Burning Glass's Sigelman called "last-mile skills."
Schools that haven't yet done skills mapping are encouraged to start small, said Amber Garrison Duncan, strategy director at the Lumina Foundation. "Pick a program, take what you learn and start implementing it in other places," she said.
The University of South Florida has used skills mapping to compare knowledge and skills learned through its curriculum to what employers expect of their graduates.
Simon Kellogg/Wikimedia Commons
New life for the liberal arts
Cleveland-Roberts' U of South Florida example can guide schools no matter where they are in the skills mapping process.
In her case, an urgent demand from the provost kicked plans into high gear. For at least a year prior, she had been discussing with her professors how their classes prepared students for careers and the workforce. But the directive to complete a wholesale curriculum review inside of four months pushed her to work faster. In response, she created a template professors could use to review their classes; it is based on a specific set of high-impact educational practices along with competencies for career readiness developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
When faculty protested, saying that doing so wasn't their job, Cleveland-Roberts pushed back. "You do this every day," she told them. "You're just not explicit with students that you have these goals." Using data from help wanted ads helped blunt the criticism. "These are job ads; there's no bias here," she added.
In one example, the university's geosciences department learned that while the ability to create maps was a critical skill for graduates working in the field, most couldn't complete this task. They traced the problem to a lack of trigonometry acumen and then realized a typical student hadn't studied the subject in years. Reviewing course content helped close that gap, she said.
Even in fields that aren't always associated with specific careers, such as women's and gender studies and religious studies, professors saw the benefit of skills mapping, she said. For instance, women's and gender studies majors learn skills that can make them good project managers. Armed with this knowledge, the department tweaked its program to offer training on software used in that field and encouraged students to seek out such jobs.
The religion department went a step further when its staff realized their students had many of the critical thinking and communication skills valued by employers. "They didn't know how to talk to employers about what their students knew," but understanding the skill set and the need sparked professors to reach out to companies to talk up their students, Cleveland-Roberts said.
Colleges such as Western Governors University, which targets adult learners with degrees that correspond to specific careers, have long been using skills mapping. Now, some traditional four-year colleges are adopting the practice.
Western Governors University
A new way to show value
One apparent outcome of this work is the validation of liberal arts degrees, which could be particularly important for the field with fewer students earning these degrees in recent years.
This work can shed new light on the value of degrees in fields such as English, philosophy and history, sources interviewed for this story said. Critical thinking and intercultural competencies are some of the enduring skills that are the most coveted, Western Governors' Baker Stein said. Skills mapping "gives liberal arts a way to communicate the value of a degree," she added.
Cleveland-Roberts said the lessons learned at U of South Florida went beyond instruction; the university realized how much professional development was needed to keep staff up to date on career-specific technologies.
While the ride has been bumpy and implementation remains a mixed bag, Cleveland-Roberts said she sees a new confidence in her staff. "They always thought they were doing a good job," she said. "Now they know."
Still, she added, faculty are "in various places along this journey, in terms of their level of sophistication in dealing with implicit and explicit goals."
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Međunarodna trgovina
International trade is governed by a complex mixture of global rules agreed under World Trade Organization and bilateral and multilateral agreements. The free trade agreements are having a growing impact on citizens' rights. Under the Lisbon Treaty, EU trade policy must be conducted within the framework of the principles and objectives of the Union’s external action, including promotion of the rule of law, human rights and sustainable development.
We believe that this trend should be a guiding principle in EU trade negotiations and in trade relations. The fact that we at the EESC reconcile the positions and views of business, workers, professionals, farmers, consumers and other important stakeholders contributes real added value. We are in a position to efficiently relay the opinions of civil society and interest groups to international policy-makers both during negotiations and in the implementation of trade agreements. We have set up a Follow-up Committee on International trade to ensure that civil society has a say in the shaping of EU trade policy. We are also managing the Domestic Advisory groups set up under the trade and sustainable development chapters of the EU "new generation" trade agreements. These groups, composed of civil society representatives (from inside and outside the EESC) are responsible for identifying trade and sustainable development-related problems in the implementation of a trade agreement.
The position of the EESC on specific key issues of the TTIP
Usvojeno on 21/09/2016
Referentni dokument:
REX/464-EESC-0000
Rapporteur:
Mr Philippe de Buck (Employers - GR I / Belgium)
Co-rapporteur:
Ms Tanja Buzek (Workers - GR II/Germany)
Plenarno zasjedanje:
The EESC has played an important role in strengthening an informed civil society debate on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) through a number of TTIP-related opinions, adopted in 2014 and 2015, covering issues such as labour rights, investment protection, impact on SMEs, among others.
It is important under the present circumstances that the EESC, in order to maintain its position as a key civil society player in the TTIP debate, react to the textual proposals for TTIP negotiations on essential topics such as the sustainable development chapter, regulatory cooperation, investment and services. This will have the advantage not only of setting up the EESC position on major negotiating chapters but also of presenting concrete recommendations and pointing out the need to involve civil society in the implementation of those chapters.
Transatlantic trade relations and the EESC's views on an enhanced cooperation and eventual EU-US FTA
REX/390-EESC-2014-5469
Krawczyk Jacek (Employers - GR I / Poland)
Boyle Sandy (Workers - GR II/United Kingdom)
Jun 04, 2014 Jun 05, 2014
The main goal of the opinion is to provide a good and qualitative source of information and opinion in the beginning of TTIP negotiations process.
TTIP and its impact on SMEs
Ms Emmanuelle Butaud-Stubbs (Employers - GR I / France)
Mr Gkofas Panagiotis (Diversity Europe - GR III/Greece)
The own-initiative opinion will focus on the impact of the TTIP on SMEs and reflect on the provisions that would need to be included in the TTIP in order to take account of the specific character of SMEs in the negotiations and implementation of an eventual EU-US agreement. The opinion will also look at how to increase the awareness of SMEs as to existing support services and programmes, and particularly about the new business opportunities that may arise with this agreement.
Agriculture in trade negotiations
NAT/679-EESC-2016
Peel (Employers - GR I / United Kingdom)
Mišljenje stručne skupine EGSO-a: Agriculture in trade negotiations
Role for sustainable development and civil society involvement in stand-alone EU investment agreements with third countries
REX/410-EESC-2015-eesc-2014-04461-00-01-ac-tra
Mr Jonathan PEEL (Employers - GR I / United Kingdom)
The EESC opinion will be dedicated to standalone investment agreements, with a particular emphasis on issues related to sustainable development and civil society involvement. It will contribute to the on-going discussion on the content and level of ambition of sustainable development chapters in the EU standalone investment agreements, as well as on civil society role in the course of negotiations and at the implementation stage.
Mišljenje EGSO-a: Role for sustainable development and civil society involvement in stand-alone EU investment agreements with third countries
Corporate social and societal responsibility
REX/443-EESC
Ms Evelyne Pichenot (Diversity Europe - GR III / France)
The Information Report can serve as a tool to promote and share the rich experience of the EU and its Member States in the area of CSR with partner countries and their civil society. It can provide a basis for discussion in EESC dialogues with partner countries, as well as the Committee's contribution to the work of the monitoring mechanisms established by the recently negotiated EU trade agreements.
The impact on key industrial sectors (and on jobs and growth) of the possible granting of market economy treatment to China (for the purpose of trade defence instruments)
CCMI/144-EESC-0000
Andrés Barceló Delgado (Employers - GR I / Spain)
Gerald Kreuzer (Workers - GR II/Austria)
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) warns against granting China market economy status (MES) and calls on the European institutions to promote fair international competition and actively defend European jobs and European values with efficient trade defence instruments (TDIs). In its opinion, adopted at its 514th plenary session on 14th July, the EESC points to the disastrous impact a possible granting of MES to China would have on Europe's industry and consequently on Europe's labour market. The EESC insists on China's fulfilment of the five EU criteria for achieving the MES.
Investor protection and investor to State dispute settlement in EU trade and investment agreements with third countries
Mr. Sandy Boyle (Workers - GR II / United Kingdom)
Since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the investment policy is an exclusive competence of the European Union. The EU is aiming to include therefore in the new trade and investment agreements provisions on investor protection and investor to state dispute settlement (ISDS) which will replace existing Bilateral Investment Agreements (BIT) signed by Member States and will grant the same level of protection to all EU investors.
CP 33 EN TTIP
Decent work in global supply chains
The EU acknowledges the increasing importance of including the EU and partner countries' companies in the GSCs. It is also emphasised that the current interdependence of the economies may further increase due to the recently negotiated and implemented EU trade and investment agreements, as well as negotiations at the WTO. The EESC also recommends cooperation between international organisations and other relevant stakeholders. This would include adopting a common language and common definitions of elements related to global value chains, GSCs and decent work, and comparison and assessment of the statistical data between the various stakeholders, such as the OECD, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), WTO, the European Commission, the World Bank and IFM. This should help avoid confusion and misinterpretation, and support elaboration of a coherent policy between diverse public bodies involved.
Mišljenje EGSO-a: Decent work in global supply chains
REX/485 - Renewed ACP Partnership
JOIN (2016)52
Brenda King (Employers - GR I / United Kingdom)
The Commission recently published a Communication on a Renewed Partnership with the ACP Group of countries. ACP-EU relations are currently governed by the Cotonou Partnership Agreement that will expire in 2020, therefore the Commission has published recommendations on what the future structure should be. Last year the EESC already drafted a general opinion on the post-Cotonou framework; this new opinion will have to answer specifically to the Commission's communication.
Mišljenje EGSO-a: REX/485 - Renewed ACP Partnership
Renewed ACP Partnership
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