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School/Level
Primary Primary School 1–6 6–13 6 The education system is largely content driven, with an emphasis on students passing the examinations. Primary Certificate of Education Examination (PCE)
Middle Junior Secondary Education 7–8 13–15 2 Brunei Junior Certificate of Education Examination (BJCE)
Secondary Senior Secondary School 11–12 15–17 2–3 General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE ' O ' Level)
Post-secondary Pre-University Course 2 A-levels
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Tertiary Master 1–2
Tertiary Doctorate 3–7
Education is the South East Asian land of Brunei is free throughout including university abroad, although not compulsory. Everything is free for citizens, including hostels, food, textbooks and transport. Following one year at pre-primary, children enroll at primary school for a further 6 years. They are required to write national tests halfway through this period, and at the end.
Middle Education
The following 3 years are spent at middle school, after which students write their Brunei junior certificate of education examinations. Their results determine how their remaining years at school unfold.
Students who obtain adequate passes at middle school, spend 2 to 3 years at secondary school accumulating sufficient O-Levels to study further. Those who succeed, may write their A-Levels another 2 years later.
Others who complete middle school go on to vocational schools instead. Depending on their level these are called technical or craft colleges. Qualifications available include nursing, agriculture and primary school teaching.
There are a number of lower-order tertiary education institutions in Brunei, including institutes, technical colleges, training centers and colleges. If local facilities are not available then the government pays for overseas education instead.
The senior education center is the University of Brunei Darussalam, which was established in 1985 and is illustrated here. It has 3 missions – to educate, to conduct research, and to serve to broader community. Its faculties include arts & social sciences, business economics & policy studies, science, language, health sciences, education, and Brunei studies.
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6 Amazing Anchor Charts
By Catherine Logue
Teachers share their awesome anchor charts and tried-and-true tips!
PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
In a perfect world, we’d learn something once and know it for life. In reality, we can all use a spark of inspiration from time to time! Enter anchor charts, a familiar teaching tool designed to make thinking visible and serve as a reference, or anchor, for learners. Anchor charts transport students back to the original lesson, illustrating concepts from addition to text features. What makes for a successful anchor? We asked six teachers to share their top tips.
The Sum of its Parts
The Teacher: Morgan Berard, first-grade teacher, Live Oak Elementary, Lafayette, Louisiana, and blogger at First Grade Fresh
The Inspiration: “I wanted to allow students to use the addition anchor chart to remind them of what addition looks like and the multiple ways you can write it,” says Berard, who drew the illustration beforehand and then worked with her class to complete the chart during a lesson on sums. “I remind students to use the chart to find the word they’re looking for when explaining their answers.”
Make Your Own: Berard suggests representing a concept in multiple ways to reach every style of learner (see the “What it looks like!” section of this chart). “My hope is that each child will be able to find something that he or she can apply to deepen knowledge and understanding of the skill at hand,” Berard notes. It’s also important for the chart to remain uncluttered. “While creating an anchor chart, I always try to make one that will visually appeal to my students,” Berard adds. “The chart should be helpful to all students without being overwhelming to look at.”
Chart: Courtesy of Morgan Berard
Grammar Guru
The Teacher: Teresa Potosky, first-grade teacher, Dumont, New Jersey, and blogger at A Cupcake for the Teacher
The Inspiration: “We create our anchor charts â¨as a class,” says Potosky, who worked with her students to produce these charts while studying⨠a unit that covered nouns and adjectives. “My students give me words or pictures to include. Often, they will give me ideas that never even crossed my mind. During the day, students constantly refer to the charts. They use them to check their work, spell words, or find ideas.” Another source of inspiration: Pinterest, of course. “I usually browse Pinterest to see what else is out there. I may take bits and pieces from several charts and add my own twist.”
Make Your Own: Potosky’s top tip: “When you decide to make an anchor chart, don’t get caught up in making it pretty—at first. Instead, focus on the content. You can always go back and add more color, cute lettering, or pretty borders.” Potosky also adds a second tip: “You can even make a ‘sloppy copy’ with your students and re-create it later. Mr. Sketch Markers and Jumbo Crayola are my favorite tools.”
Chart: Courtesy of Teresa Potosky
The Teacher: Aisha Hoilett, fourth-grade math, science and social studies teacher, Bowman Ashe/Doolin K–8 Academy, Miami, and blogger at Fourth Grade Fun in Florida
The Inspiration: Hoilett uses this getting-to-know-you activity in the second week of school. Kids create their own multiplication and division sentences that provide answers to each question. Sentences can be posted as desired (for example, one student per week). Says Hoilett, “I wanted my students to make personal connections to math in their daily lives. If they realize the many ways that we use numbers in our lives, math will be less abstract.”
Make Your Own: Hoilett’s anchor chart philosophy begins with flexibility and reusability, which she calls “the name of the game. No chart is set in stone! I make adjustments each year.” She further explains, “I was inspired to create this chart by a colleague who got the idea from a friend at another school. I simply modified it to meet my students’ needs—for example, using multiplication and division, the backbones of fourth-grade math.”
Chart: Courtesy of Aisha Hoilett
The Teacher: Kelly Benefield, fourth-grade reading and language arts teacher, Holly Pond Elementary, Cullman, Alabama, and blogger at Teaching Fourth
The Inspiration: “Fourth-grade students often confuse the different features in informational texts, so I wanted a colorful visual to help my students remember and identify text features,” Benefield says. After using this anchor chart as part of an introductory lesson on expository text features, Benefield hangs it in her classroom so students can refer back.
Chart: Courtesy of Kelly Benefield
The Teacher: Jennyfer Murphine, instructional coach, Riverview Elementary, Vancouver, Washington, and blogger at The Accidental Teacher, Mom, Runner
The Inspiration: “This is a chart I created when â¨I taught first grade,” Murphine says. “I began by reviewing the elements of fiction, and then writing each element onto the blank puzzle pieces. We read⨠a story where I purposely left out an element (like setting or solution), and then discussed a summary of the story. Through conversation and effective questioning, students realized that one of the pieces was missing and how important it is to have all the pieces of a story to synthesize meaning.”
Make Your Own: Use a visual metaphor. “Take what your students have been learning and present it in a way that will be meaningful to them,” Murphine advises. “I used the puzzle metaphor because I realized that I had been teaching these concepts as separate ideas and I needed a way to show students how they fit together. A puzzle was a natural way to show this.” Murphine also notes that the metaphor needs to work for kids, adding, “My students will change from year to year, and I have to adapt my teaching to fit their learning.”
Chart: Courtesy of Jennyfer Murphine
A Wonder-Ful Collaboration
The Teacher: Christina Hiracheta, fifth-grade teacher, Tuloso-Midway Intermediate, Corpus Christi, Texas, and blogger at Teaching With a Cup of Tea
The Inspiration: “My inspiration was the need for more hands-on, collaborative work with my students,” Hiracheta says. “I start by introducing what we are going to look for, such as idioms, and hand out Post-its. Then, I explain what an idiom is and invite kids to keep their ears and eyes open for them as I do a read-aloud.” As they read passages from Wonder as a class, Hiracheta’s students jot down idioms (or the category of the day) on Post-its. Then, kids pair-share before going over each note as a group. Successful notes get posted on the chart, which can be added to all day.
Make Your Own: “Invite students to interact with the anchor chart to make it more meaningful and encourage them to take ownership,” Hiracheta suggests. “This is their chart. Making the chart interactive creates a learning community with respect for one another and everyone’s learning.” Hiracheta also loves the flexible format, which can be re-created to feature any book or category (think adjectives or cliffhangers).
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Baoery Settling In To Thornton Neighborhood
Written by Scott Joseph on 22 June 2016 on 05 July 2016 .
Went back to Baoery recently. Baoery, of course, is the Asian Gastropub from Thornton Park Restaurant Group and led by executive chef and partner Greg Richie.
When we last visited, in November, shortly after it opened in the remodeled Cityfish space, there was an unfinished, half-baked look to the place. It’s fully baked now, and the space looks terrific. It’s a comfortable spot, very casual, and it’s a great place for people watching, especially on the patio, even more so when there’s an event that brings out hordes of people, young and old (but mostly young) to stroll the streets.
The food was never half baked — or wokked or broiled or whatever. But even that seemed better this time.
I had the Miso Ramen, which featured roast pork shoulder in broth with noodles along with corn, seaweed, lots of freshly chopped scallions and a whole soft boiled egg that oozed out its golden yolk when pierced. A delicious feast in one bowl.
My companion and I also nibbled on the Asian Style Crispy Chicken Wings, which were tossed in a sesame and ginger sauce and dappled with sesame seeds. Spicy (and messy).
My bao of choice was the Buffalo, which did not contain bison but was rather fried chicken with a Buffalo wings-style sauce and blue cheese topping. All the goodness of Buffalo wings without the bones.
And because I don’t know when to stop I also had the Slow Braised Pork Ribs, plenty of meat (this time with bones) with an Asian-tinged barbecue sauce. Another messy one but very good.
It's all good comfort food, Asian style, and it's nice to have a comfortable place to go in the neighborhood.
Baoery is at 617 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. It is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The phone number is 407-849-9779.
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Trauma's influence on relationships: clients' perspectives at an intimate partner violence intervention program
Lamotte AD, Gower T, Miles-McLean H, Farzan-Kashani J, Murphy CM. J. Fam. Violence 2019; 34(7): 655-662.
(Copyright © 2019, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)
Although individuals who engage in intimate partner violence (IPV) report high rates of trauma exposure, it is unclear whether they perceive a link between trauma exposures and relationship problems, which traumas are seen as most influential, and whether such perceptions accurately reflect their relationship difficulties. Ninety-four men presenting for IPV intervention services reported their exposure to 22 adverse and potentially traumatic events (APTEs), and were asked whether these events had influenced the way that they think, act, or feel in relationships. APTEs were categorized based on whether or not they appeared to represent PTSD Criterion A traumatic events. Additionally, participants completed self-report measures of IPV use, partner injuries, emotional abuse, relationship problems, emotion regulation difficulties, and PTSD symptoms. Nearly half (43.6%) of the sample reported that one or more APTEs had influenced the way they function in relationships. Of the 92 reports of non-Criterion A APTEs, 42.4% were endorsed as relationship-influencing, whereas only 19.7% of the 310 occurrences of Criterion A APTEs were endorsed as relationship-influencing. The number of relationship-influencing APTEs reported was positively correlated with emotional abuse, relationship problems, emotion regulation difficulties, and PTSD symptoms. In contrast, the number of non-relationship-influencing APTEs reported was only correlated with emotional abuse.
FINDINGS from this exploratory study (1) demonstrate the ability of clients receiving IPV services to discern which APTEs have relevance to their relationships; (2) suggest the benefits of considering non-Criterion A APTEs; and (3) indicate the need for trauma- informed IPV intervention services.
Abuse; Domestic violence; Emotion regulation; Intimate relationship; IPV; PTSD; Relationship problems; Trauma
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ASK ELLIE: Jilted husband ready to move on?
Ellie Tesher
Q — We've been married for two years but are now apart.
She always told me that she'll one day leave me forever and sue me to support her bringing up the children.
She said that her Option B was ready.
We have one young son. I call her six times daily but she never receives my calls. She calls me only when needing help.
I'm thinking of moving on and looking for another lady to marry … please advise me.
My Options?
A — If you're testing me with this messed-up situation, I'll be blunt: If all you can think of is seeking another woman to marry, then you and your first wife were a match. I hope that's not the case.
She, as you describe her, is a cold, calculating person who knew she'd want out, soon, and also how to get a free ride.
You mention having a young son, in passing, but stress wanting to focus on getting a new wife.
Yours is a different approach from the other men who've written me over the years about women who don't honour co-parenting agreements.
They feel bereft and try every possible way to reconnect with their kids.
You seem concerned about yourself first. Perhaps the situation has affected you this way.
I strongly suggest you get to a lawyer and do everything legally possible to be able to see your child regularly.
As for your ex-wife, ask yourself why she "always told you" she'd leave you forever and sue for support.
Then, consider what you could've done to change her mind.
IF she truly manipulated you into marriage solely for Option B of leaving with money, then get personal counselling to help move on (while still trying to see your son).
You need some understanding of how you married someone so determinedly self — interested. It can help you develop better judgement when you're dating new people.
You'll learn to recognize a "taker" and be wary of someone who comes on strong too fast. You now know that, beyond early attraction, couples need to know each other's values and character.
Regarding the woman whose job (first responder) is making her sick from PTSD (November 15):
Reader — "She MUST find something else immediately. Her job's not worth her health. She may not make the same money, but she'll get back invaluable benefits, give her family a happy woman, not someone who's always scared or angry.
"As a teacher, I was put into a stressful situation. My health was suffering, and I changed to supply teaching for less money. Our kids were young, and I could come home early and take care of them until supper.
"The years one will enjoy without stress are worth more than any money."
Reader No. 2 — "It's two months since I worked as an educator since receiving my diagnosis of PTSD, following an intervention in a student's suicide attempt months ago.
"I'm also struggling with the prospect of moving to a job that likely won't afford the same benefits that I enjoy as a teacher, while recognizing that returning to teaching is likely not in my best interests for the foreseeable future.
"I, too, am struggling with making sense of how PTSD may require changes in my relationship with myself.
"Thank you for giving people like us some guidance and the permission to take time to figure out how best to reconcile our experiences and the hopes we have for the future."
Reader's commentary regarding the wife of an Alzheimer's patient asking about a future with a new man (November 13):
"I'm in an identical situation regarding feeding my almost fully — unconscious partner in the last stage of his life.
"This woman will have taken responsibility for, and cared for, her husband for years already. Her family/friends know that.
"The appearance of a good man into her life is a gift in a time of continuous sacrifice.
"If he's willing to stick with her on the understanding that she's committed to accompanying her husband to the end of his life, then she should speak to all those family and friends whose judgement and gossip she fears.
"Surely, if she explains what a blessing this new source of support and companionship is for her, and that it won't reduce her commitment to her husband's care, then it may be hoped that she'll be met with understanding and generosity of heart."
Ellie's tip of the day
Do NOT "move on" to another marriage until you've learned how your first marriage failed so dramatically.
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Robotics is the art of making robots, machines that combine concepts from multiple engineering disciplines. Creating your own robot will help you practically learn how engineering is applied.
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30 Dec 2019 6 Days IoT Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 6 Days Mechatronics Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 6 Days Embedded Systems Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 7 Robots in 6 Days Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 2 IoT Projects in 6 Days Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 6 Days Raspberry Pi Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 6 Days Machine Learning Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 6 Days Electrical Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2019 6 Days Computer Vision Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
24 Jun 2019 6 Days Mechatronics Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
Past Roboticsworkshops happened in Mumbai
24 Jun 2019 6 Days Computer Vision Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
24 Jun 2019 7 Robots in 6 Days Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
24 Jun 2019 6 Days IoT Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
24 Jun 2019 6 Days Embedded Systems Bootcamp Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
23 Aug 2018 Soccer Robotics Navy Children School Karanja, Mumbai
18 Jun 2018 4 Smart Energy Projects in 6 days Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
18 Jun 2018 2 IoT Projects in 6 Days Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
19 May 2018 Voice Controlled Robot Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
28 Apr 2018 IoT using Raspberry Pi Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
25 Apr 2018 Sensor Guided Robotics (One Day) oracle india private limited, Mumbai
07 Apr 2018 Home Automation System using Arduino Miles India IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai
07 Apr 2018 Swarm Robotics Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
17 Mar 2018 Home Automation System Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
15 Mar 2018 Gesture Based Robotics Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Mumbai
15 Mar 2018 Home Automation System Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Mumbai
24 Feb 2018 IoT using Arduino Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
10 Feb 2018 Maze Solver Robot Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
20 Jan 2018 Solar and Smart Energy Systems Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Dec 2017 Smart Irrigation System using IoT Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
25 Dec 2017 4 Smart Energy Projects in 6 days Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
30 Sep 2017 IoT using Arduino Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
26 Dec 2016 Home Automation and Solar Smart Energy Systems Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
22 Oct 2016 Home Automation System Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
01 Oct 2016 Solar Mobile Charger K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai
01 Oct 2016 Sensor Guided Robotics K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai
01 Oct 2016 Home Automation System K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai
27 Aug 2016 Home Automation System Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
13 Aug 2016 7 Robots (Combo Course) Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
27 Jun 2016 Home Automation and Solar Smart Energy Systems Skyfi Labs Center, Dadar West, Mumbai
26 Dec 2015 Quadcopter and RC Aircraft Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
07 Oct 2015 Gesture Based Robotics Konkan Gyanpeeth College of Engineering, Mumbai
22 Aug 2015 Gesture Based Robotics Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
01 Aug 2015 Quadcopter Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai
29 Jun 2015 STP2015: 7 Robots in 6 Days Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
29 Jun 2015 STP2015: Quadrotor and RC Aircraft Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
04 Apr 2015 Gesture Based Robotics Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
07 Mar 2015 Quadcopter Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
29 Dec 2014 Quadcopter Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
26 Dec 2014 WTP2014: Solar & Smart Energy Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
26 Dec 2014 WTP2014: Quadrotor and RC Aircraft Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
26 Dec 2014 WTP2014: Robotics Training and Internship Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
07 Jul 2014 Quadcopter Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Mumbai
29 Jun 2014 STP2014: Quadrotor and Image Processing Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Mumbai
29 Jun 2014 STP2014: RC Aircraft and Quadrotor Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Mumbai
29 Jun 2014 Image Processing Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Mumbai
29 Jun 2014 STP2014: Robotics Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Mumbai
03 Apr 2014 Bluetooth Robotics Leelavati Awhad Institute of Technology and Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
21 Mar 2014 Swarm Robotics Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
08 Feb 2014 Quadcopter IIT Mumbai, Mumbai
26 Dec 2013 WTP2013: Robotics Skyfi Labs Center, Mumbai
About Mumbai
Mumbai , a cosmopolitan metropolis, earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the Konka Know More..
Mumbai , a cosmopolitan metropolis, earlier known as Bombay, is the largest city in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. Mumbai was originally a conglomeration of seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. The island was in turn joined with the neighbouring island of Salsette to form Greater Bombay. The city has an estimated metropolitan population of 21 million (2005), making it one of the world's most populous cities. It is comparable to other Asian cities such as Karachi, Dhaka or Colombo to which the city share many similarities
Mumbai is undoubtedly the commercial capital of India and is one of the predominant port cities in the country. Mumbai's nature as the most eclectic and cosmopolitan Indian city is symbolized in the presence of Bollywood within the city, the centre of the globally-influential Hindi film and TV industries. It is also home to India's largest slum population.
Western and Central, East and West
A visitor to Mumbai's suburbs will quickly learn that the suburbs are divided into "Western" and "Central". You will also hear of a "West" side and an "East" side. Here is a quick explanation for the confused.
Mumbai is a city built in successive waves of migrations. The neighborhoods acquired their character from the communities that settled there first. These neighborhoods are too numerous to list and there is no commonly accepted way to group these neighborhoods into larger districts. But roughly, from the south to the north, this is how the city developed.
Mumbai is a bustling, diverse metropolis with a flair of its own. The entrepreneurial spirit and pulsing pace of life provides a sharp contrast to much of the rest of India.
There has been much debate regarding the original name of the city. Some say the current name of the city Mumbai is the original name; and is an eponym derived from "Mumba", the name of the local Hindu goddess Mumbadevi, and "Aai", meaning "mother" in Marathi. Others claim Bombay was an anglicized version of Bom Bahia, a name given by the Portuguese to mean "Beautiful Bay" and later made popular by the British as the name of the Bombay state.
The name was officially changed from Bombay to Mumbai in 1995. Although Bombay and Mumbai are both used, people who explicitly use "Bombay" are generally non-Marathi speakers whereas "Mumbai" proponents primarily speak Marathi. In the West, Mumbai has become more commonly accepted in order to avoid controversy.
Though the seven islands that now make up the city have a long recorded history like any other place in India, their journey to form the city of Mumbai really started in 1498, when the Portuguese took them over from the Sultan of Gujarat. They built a settlement, forts, and churches, (including the strange looking Portuguese Church that stands to this day.) They, however, could not make much of their possession and the seven islands were handed over to England in 1661 as part of the dowry of Catherine de Braganza when she married Charles II of England. He wasn't very interested in the islands either, and he leased them to the British East India Company for £10 a year in 1668. The East India Company built the docks, the trading posts, and the fort that would form the nerve centre of the city. They also started off the long process of reclaiming land and joining the islands, an activity which went on until the 1960s.
The port attracted industries and the entrepreneurial communities like the Parsis, Gujaratis, and Marwaris (from Rajasthan) migrated and set up trading companies and factories in the late 19th century. Industries attracted migrant labor from different parts of the country. The successive waves of migration shaped the character of the city and its neighborhoods.
The city that owes its existence to the efforts of the British was also the birthplace of the Indian National Congress, which played an overwhelmingly important role in the independence movement. The city whose mills were built by industrialists from across the country is the capital of Maharashtra state, which was carved on linguistic lines for Marathi speakers.
In the 80s, high labour costs and unrest forced the closure of many textile mills and the city went into a decline from which it started recovering only in the late 90s. The high population put a strain on the infrastructure. The rail and road network has been undergoing a steady improvement over the 90s, but because of the magnitude of the task, the roads seem to be perennially under construction. Mumbai has now reinvented itself as a hub for the Service industry.
In January 1993, in the wake of the destruction of the Babri Mosque in Ayodhya, a wave of riots swept the city, with over 1,000 people killed, the vast majority of whom were Muslims. Relations between the city's various ethnic groups have been tense ever since, with several terrorist outrages adding fuel to the fire.
Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan city in India. In comparison with the rest of the country, the city is quite liberal. With a regular influx of immigrants from rest of India, the citizens, popularly known as 'Mumbaikers', have shown remarkable tolerance towards other cultures, making it a true cultural melting pot. However in recent times, this tolerance has sometimes bowed under external pressures. Between the 60s and 80s, there was resentment about the non-Marathi speakers taking away jobs. The 1991 and 1993 riots between Hindus and Muslims did affect this spirit; however, the city managed to recover from these, once again proudly highlighting true 'spirit of Mumbai'.
Mumbai has three main seasons:Summer, Monsoon, and Winter (milder summer). The best time to visit is during the winter between November and February. Humidity is also less during the winter, when the climate is pleasant; the minimum temperature is 17 degrees centigrade and the maximum is 30-31 degrees. Summer is from March to May with highs in the low to mid 30s (roughly 80-90°F). It is hot and humid during this time. June to September is the monsoon season when the city is lashed by heavy rains. The city gets flooded two or three times and normal life gets disrupted during this season. Climate is humid pretty much throughout the year because the city rests on the coast.
Mumbai has excellent connectivity with most of the major cities around the world, including, New York, London, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur to name a few. If you are flying from Europe it is generally cheaper to fly from London, and there are many frequent flights available. All domestic sectors are linked to Mumbai, making it busiest hub in the country (find the best airfare here ).
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (IATA: BOM) is one India's busiest airports and one of the main international gateways to the country. Many international airlines such as British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas & Singapore Airlines fly into Mumbai. Low-cost carriers such as Air Asia also fly to the city.
The airport consists mainly of two terminals (for Domestic & International purposes) - both terminals use the same airspace but are 4 km apart. There is a free shuttle bus connecting them but be prepared for long delays through security. Going from Domestic to International you are taken outside the airport and you will re-enter through International Departures.
The domestic terminals are undergoing a long overdue upgrade. Terminal 1B now meets international standards and work is going on at Terminal 1A.
Terminal 2C is considerably better than the others.
Overall, the airport is a bit of a fleapit and immigration is quite slow, although it has improved considerably over the last 2–3 years.
The airport is 28 km from downtown. Take a prepaid coupon taxi to minimize hassle. Never pay more than Rs 450-600 for a prepaid taxi, as they will pounce on the unwary tourist. This amount should get you all the way to the southernmost point of Colaba, the main tourist district. While it is possible to take metered taxis to your eventual destination, it is always a safer bet to take the prepaid taxis, in order to avoid being taken to your destination via a longer route, thus increasing the meter reading! While it is not mandatory to pay extra charges for your luggage, a tip of Rs 50-100 shall always be appreciated. Be extra careful with the main prepaid counter on the left as you leave the terminal.
There are many prepaid taxi offices all in a row as you are exiting the airport, if one offers a very high rate, just walk to the next window and so forth until you find one with a good rate. Go to the taxi office and purchase a coupon to take to the driver. The coupon will have the taxi registration number written on it. Make sure that you get into that very taxi. Do not accept a lift from someone claiming to be a taxi driver as they may charge much higher prices designed to target tourists. The charges will depend on the general area you need to get to and will include all tolls to be paid. Most premium hotels will organize their own cars which is a much better alternative.
While most drivers should not have any problem delivering you to major hotels and intersections, do not assume your driver will be familiar with lesser known hotels etc.. Before departing, make sure you have secured full address of your destination. By taking this extra step, you should avoid any delays.
You can also take a bus/taxi/auto to Vile Parle Station and take a local train from there, although to catch an auto you might have to walk around 200m to the busier intersection of the road. Travel 1st class to avoid hassle. Do not try this during the morning rush. It's a good option in the evening, since it's off-peak direction then.
In any of the above cases, if you do not have a pre-booked vehicle (either by the pre-paid counter or an arrangement with the hotel), please use public transport only on the basis of the meter reading. If a driver insists on agreeing on a fare before boarding the vehicle, please insist on going with the meter.
Paid parking is available at the airport. The charges are Rs 60 per four hour block for cars. Longer term parking is available in a "premium" area but it is hideously expensive, costing as high as Rs 600 per day.
There are ATM terminals in the international arrival area and many money changers near the exit as well. In order to take a taxi from the airport to your hotel, you will need cash rupees. There are prepaid taxi dispatch desks nearby, but they accept only cash, and only rupees.
A common scam locals play on tourists is when your taxi cab pulls up to the airport, a man will get your luggage out of the trunk, put it in a cart, push it for you towards the terminal and along the way will ask you for a Rs 500 baggage fee. This is a lie, there is no baggage fee, and you should tell them no thank you and you kindly take the cart and push it yourself.
Numerous travel organizations now offer cruises to Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, etc. Though the cruise industry is still developing, Mumbai can be reached by such cruises. Ferries from Ferry Wharf allow cheap access to islands and beaches in the vicinity of the city and the Elephanta caves.
The first commercial railway service began on 16th April 1853 at 3:35PM on its first run between VT (now the Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus) and Thane.
Trains arrive in Mumbai from all over India. The Central line serves connectivity to Southern India, Eastern India, and parts of North India. The key stations are Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus, known just as VT), Dadar Terminus, and Kurla Terminus. The Western line connects to the Western states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and some parts of North India. The main termini are Mumbai Central and Bandra.
The Konkan Railway (which is a separately administered and newly built line) travels through the picturesque Konkan coast of Maharastra and is a good way to travel from Goa and Mangalore, coastal resort areas to the South. The Dadar Terminus is the destination for the line.
For trains to other Indian cities, the main reservation offices are at Churchgate, Mumbai Central, and Bandra on the Western line and CST and Dadar on Central line. There are special ticket windows and quotas for foreign tourists. For bookings and tariffs on train tickets to anywhere in India from Mumbai, visit Indian railway's website [1].To travel unlimited on the Mumbai you can use [TOURIST TICKET]Mumbai Local Tourist Ticket provided by the Indian Railways.
The Maharajas' Express is a luxury train that will take you to Delhi.
National highway numbers 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 17, and the Mumbai-Pune expressway radiate from the city providing links to all parts of the country. The road conditions are generally better than in the rest of India. The comfortable air conditioned blue cabs are available to Pune and Ahmednagar-Nashik from opposite Asiad Bus Termina in Dadar and Lakhamsi Nappoo Rd near Dadar east railway station respectively. Distances from various cities to Mumbai are:
Mumbai is well served by buses from destinations inside India.
Most of Mumbai's inhabitants rely on public transport to and from their workplace due to the lack of parking spaces, traffic bottlenecks, and generally poor road conditions, especially in the monsoon. However, do ride in a taxi and auto at least once in the city. If you are not used to Indian roads, an auto-rickshaw ride can be a heart-stopping, death-defying, laws-of-physics-bending. Feel real adventure in a vehicle that feels like it might fall apart at a speed over 30 km/h with a driver who thinks he's Schumacher.
Another option is to book bus tickets online from Redbus website [2] which has tied up with a number of large private bus operators all over India.
Taxis are cheap and plentiful ($15–18 should be enough to take you from one end of the city to the other). Most taxis in Mumbai are small-medium sized cars (non air-conditioned), painted black-and-yellow (black on lower body and yellow on roof). The legal maximum limit on the number of passengers in a taxi is 4, excluding the driver. You can hail a cab off the streets. However, many are quite rickety, dirty, and carry mechanical fare meters that could be tampered at times. However, by Feb 2013 all Taxis are instructed to shift to electronic meters which are somewhat tamper-proof. If you encounter a mechanical meter post that date, you can put up a complaint to the closest traffic police cop. Also, according to law, a black-and-yellow taxi driver cannot refuse a fare. If a driver does refuse, a threat to complain to the nearest cop usually does the trick.
Calculating Taxi Fare
Calculating taxi fares by reading a mechanical meter and converting it to fare using tariff card, may seem like a complicated system. However it's fairly simple. Just read the meter, calculate the fare by matching the meter reading with a tariff card to arrive at the final payable fare. The minimum fare is Rs 16. Prepaid plans have the fare collected at the start and thus the meter reading is not applicable. For night charges (midnight to 5AM) mark up the fare by 25%. With large items of luggage add approximately Rs 10 per piece. It is quite handy to have your own copy of the taxi meter card issued by the Mumbai Traffic Police. However, going by traffic laws, the tariff card is mandatory and should be made available by the taxi driver to the passengers on request. You can access it online at the Mumbai Traffic Police website. Complaints can also be lodged online using the same site.
One can pre-estimate Taxi and Auto fares using the auto fare website. You need to enter the "From" location name and "To" location name and the service will calculate the distance and fare, and also show you a Google map with the route.
If you have extra pieces of luggage, the boot (i.e. trunk) of the taxi will not provide sufficient space - one large suitcase is all that will fit there. Hiring a taxi with a top carrier will be better. Top carriers can accommodate up to three large suitcases. Before starting the journey, ensure that the luggage is securely fastened to the carrier.
Generally, the only way to call for the standard taxi is to hail one on the street. This will not be a problem if you are inside city limits (i.e. North Central Bombay and below). If you are in the suburbs, it will be difficult to find a taxi as they have been out-competed by the cheaper auto-rickshaws.
The maximum number of passengers allowed for a trip officially is four-three in the back seat and one in the front. Seat belts are not mandatory for taxi passengers and most standard black and yellow taxis will not even have them installed, though expect them in the branded ones.
The Blue and White (B/W) Taxis are premium public Taxis which are the air-conditioned version of the Black and Yellow (B/Y) Taxis. All the rules of the B/Y taxis apply to the B/W taxis too, except that the B/W taxis are air-conditioned. Moreover the fare of the B/W taxis is 20% higher than the B/Y taxis. This is the premium expected for the air-conditioned, which is really helpful for tourists and travelers who are not accustomed to the heat and pollution of Mumbai. Moreover, all the B/W taxis ply with electronic meters, unlike the B/Y taxis.
Since the fare of the B/W is at a premium, the common-folks usually do not prefer to travel by the B/W taxis, and is primarily used by tourists or business travelers. For the lack of demand, the lack of supply is also expected. The taxis ply frequently, but are not easily available on all locations. You can always expect them to be available at tourist hot-spots like Railway Stations, Airports, Premium Hotels, Top Tourist Spots, etc. If you are not travelling through either of the above locations, and you need the air-conditioned comfort, but do not want to go look for a taxi, it is suggested that you move to the next section.
If you want a comfortable, air-conditioned ride at a small surcharge of 25 percent over normal taxis it's best to travel by branded cab services that operate at government-approved tariffs. These services operate modern fleets with well trained drivers. You can get them at 30–60 minutes notice, they are clean, air-conditioned, equipped with digital, tamper-proof meters, punctual, honest, and GPS-equipped-monitored, which makes them far secure at any time. If you're using a mobile phone, you receive an SMS with the driver's name, mobile number and car number 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Charges are Rs 22 for the first kilometre and Rs 15 for subsequent kilometres, with a 25% night surcharge (midnight-5AM). Some can be booked online.
Follow the queue system to board a taxi. Quite frequently, tourists and new visitors are mobbed by unscrupulous taxi drivers. Most drivers are honest, but the dishonest ones tend to cluster around railway stations and airports where they can more easily find suckers. Unless you are taking a prepaid taxi, always ask taxis to go by the meter. At the start of the journey, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down fare/meter reading.
Travelling in Mumbai is generally safe at any time of the day or night. The risks primarily run if you are not aware of the fares and fare calculations (only applicable to non-electronic and non-prepaid meters). If you travel alone, especially in night, then always see the meter by yourself and then pay the fare. If you are alone, it is recommended that you sit in front so that you can see the meter. Please also note that the night charges are only applicable if you board the vehicle during the night hours (12AM to 5AM). If you had boarded the vehicle before midnight, and your journey is finishing after midnight, you are not liable to pay night charges. Similarly, if you board the vehicle before 5AM and you finish after 5AM, you ARE liable to pay night charges.
One of the common scams is to charge the night fare rate during daytime. You should be careful and read the heading before paying. In some cards, the night fare is red in color and the daytime fare is black in color.
The other scam is to swap a Rs 500 note for a Rs 100 note and then ask you pay extra.
Sometimes, auto-rickshaw drivers charge the taxi fare and even show you a tariff card which is used for taxi fare computation.
You can download m-indicator app which is available in Play Store and iTunes App Store. This app carries latest taxi fares, auto fares, bus services details and local train time table.
Auto-rickshaws are only allowed to operate beyond Bandra in the western suburbs and beyond Sion in the central suburbs. They are not issued licenses in the downtown areas.
Before departing, ensure that the meter is visible and shows the flag-down reading as 1.00 (on a mechanical meter). If the number is higher, insist that the driver flags it down once again. The minimum fare is Rs 15. The meter remains at 1.00 for the first 1.6 km and every 0.10 movement indicates approx 200 m (i.e. 1.50 for every 0.2 km). The fare is Rs 7 for every km, except for the first 1.6 km for which it is Rs 15. Every auto driver is supposed to carry a valid RTO approved meter tariff card. You can check this tariff card before paying. The meter also keeps ticking if you are waiting and/or are stuck in traffic. It's quite handy to have a copy of the meter card issued by The Mumbai Traffic Police. All of this applies to mechanical meters, not digital meters. Newer digital meters have started becoming common from 2012 on wards, and they show the exact fare, so there is no need to convert via the tariff card.
Auto-rickshaws are slower than cars and have terrible suspensions. Pregnant ladies are most strongly advised not to travel by auto-rickshaws since the combination of rash driving, poor suspensions, and horrible road conditions have quite often led to serious complications. The auto-rickshaw is a slow and uncomfortable vehicle and not recommended for very long distances.
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (known as BEST) [4] provides efficient and comprehensive services connecting up all places of the city and the suburbs. Some services also link the city with the extended suburbs like Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Mira-Bhayanadar areas. Seats are almost always occupied. There are bus stops all over the city. There is usually a crowd and queue. You have to get in through the rear entrance and off at the front. Tickets are issued by a uniformed "conductor" after you get in. Special seats are marked for "Ladies", "Senior Citizens", "Handicapped", "Expectant Women", and "Women with infants". They can get in from the front.
Buses run from 5AM to midnight. Selected routes run beyond these timings, but much less often. Average frequency between buses ranges from five to 30 min depending on the route. Fares are reasonable and buses can be travelled during peak hours, unlike trains which are far too crowded. Some trunk routes do get extremely crowded however. Peak hours also have traffic snarls which may depend on the area traversed and the state of the roads.
Buses are numbered and the final destination is marked on the front in Marathi and on the side in English. Generally, buses around the city and trunk routes would be in the 1-199 series. Buses in the western suburbs would be the 200 series while those plying in the central and eastern suburbs would be in the 300 and 400 series. Services to Navi, Mumbai are in the 500 series and buses to the Mira-Bhayander area are in the 700 series. The BEST website has a nifty tool [5] that will help you plan your journey.
BEST has introduced the "DayPass" (Cost for adults — Rs 25 (across Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander, Navi Mumbai and Thane) - for children it's less), a ticket valid all day (until midnight) on all buses except Express and A/C services.
Most people travel in Mumbai using the Suburban Rail Network commonly referred to as "Locals". Mumbai has an extensive network, with three lines-the Western Line, the Central Main Line, and the Harbour Line.
Trains on all lines start operations after 4AM and close operations between midnight and 1AM. Second class travel is very cheap. However, it is advisable to buy first class tickets as the economy class is extremely crowded. First Class can be quite expensive and if four people are travelling together, a taxi might be better. There would always be queues and it would be advisable to buy coupon booklets. Coupon booklets punching machines are available at all stations and the best thing is you will not have to stand in a huge line to buy a booklet. Another option is to buy a Smart card for Railways. It helps you maintain balance like any a gift card with an option to refill it once it goes below the limit. Smart card outlets to buy tickets are available on all stations. They are touch screen based and you can simply follow the instructions to buy a ticket for the right path.
If you are a tourist, you can buy a 'Tourist Ticket'. It costs Rs.160 and you can travel in first class compartments of all the three lines during the entire day. Ensure the location of the first class compartment before the train arrives. You may ask fellow passengers or the vendors at the various foodstalls. An easier way to spot the location of the First class compartment is to check the station walls painted with red and yellow slant stripes.
Avoid using local trains during rush hour (first class or otherwise). Rush hour is 8:30AM–10:30AM towards CST and Churchgate and 5:30PM–8:30PM in the opposite direction. If you are traveling during rush hour, don't stand near railway track as you will get swamped by frantic. Take no offense if you are pushed and shoved about, as passengers jostle for a spot. As you near your exit station, ensure that you are as close as possible to the train door, as experienced commuters, will be begin the mad run to be first on, or off, the car before the car comes to a full stop! If you stand any chance of getting on/off before the train depart, you must be equally aggressive in your focus to exit/enter, remember no one will take offense if you make contact with others, as you wriggle by! Last, but not least, exiting/entering a train before it comes to a full stop is not something to be taken lightly, one misstep can send a person onto the rails with an amazing ease! Leave the stunts to the experienced locals.
There are special coaches for women on both classes. These are designated by green and yellow slant stripes, spot these stripes on the station walls and you'll know where the ladies compartment is. These are generally less crowded and safer. But very late at night, it might actually be safer to travel by the general coach than the first-class women's coach, as the latter may be absolutely empty except for you. From 11:15PM - 6:30AM the ladies compartment towards the northern end is open to general public. Sometimes they have a cop guarding the coaches, but sometimes they won't. Use your judgment.
The Mumbai Metro is currently under construction and is expected to be completed soon.
India's only monorail in Mumbai has started its operation recently. It has one line and eighteen stations throughout the city. The fare is between INR5 and INR11 depends on your destination station.
These are a few intra-city ferry services:
Travel agents and hotels can arrange private chauffeur driven cars to provide services. Expensive by comparison with taxis, they are the most trusted, secure, and comfortable way to travel around the city. Driving in Mumbai can be difficult, because of poor driver discipline, but chauffeur driven services are very reasonable. These can be arranged by travel companies or online from the countries of origin. Car rental agencies such as Clear Car Rental, Avis and Hertz also have services in Mumbai.
Mumbai is India's melting pot - a confluence of people from various parts of India, but dominant are people from the west, then north, and followed by the south. Marathi is the state and city official language used by State Government agencies, municipal authorities, and the local police, and also the first language of most locals.
However, being India's largest city and main commercial centre, Mumbai is now also home to migrants from other parts of India who do not speak Marathi. A local variant of Hindi, with strong Bollywood influence, called Bambaiya Hindi serves as the "lingua franca" and although almost everyone can understand standard Hindi, you may get an interesting reply from some. Most educated locals will be trilingual in Marathi, Hindi and English.
English is widely used in the corporate world and in banking and trading. At most places, you will be able to get by with Hindi and English, as most people you will encounter can communicate in broken English at the very least. However expect to hear more regional languages including Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Sindhi based on work & location.
The game of names
The names of Mumbai's monuments tell us the story of which way political winds were blowing when they were built. In the late 19th century the British named everything after their Queen, so we had Victoria terminus, Victoria Gardens, and the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute (built in 1887 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Her Majesty's coronation). In the early 20th century, they named everything after the Prince of Wales.
After independence the colonial names could not be retained of course, so they were renamed. Depending on whether the city was suffering from bouts of nationalistic pride or Marathi pride at that time, they were named after either Jawaharlal Nehru (the first Prime Minister of India) or Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (King Shivaji, who founded the Maratha empire in the 18th century). Often, they were named after Shivaji's mother, Jijabai. The advantage of this was that using Veermata Jijabai ("Courageous mother Jijabai") for a place that was earlier named for Victoria maintains the same abbreviation, so "Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute" (formerly Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute) is still VJTI.
For a traveller, the practical problem would be that many places have multiple names. Multiple places are named after Nehru, Shivaji, or Jijabai, so you need to be careful about specifying which place you need to get to.
There is a lot to see in Mumbai, but the typical "tourist" sights are concentrated in South Mumbai.
By Indian standards, Mumbai is a young city and much of the land comprising the city did not exist until it was claimed from the sea over three centuries ago. It is therefore, a pleasant surprise to find rock cut caves such as the Elephanta, Kanheri, and Mahakali within city limits.
The British built a magnificent city within the walls of Fort St. George, which lies at the southern extremity of the city. Some fine examples of the Gothic revival, Neo-classical style and Indo-Saracenic style are seen within this area. To get the best [South Mumbai] experience, stroll around the wide streets of the area right from Churchgate to Colaba. These areas are all beautifully planned and have wide and clean pavements unlike the rest of the city. Famous monuments to be seen in this area are the Gateway of India, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus) building, the Municipal Corporation and Police Headquarters and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sanghralaya (formerly, the Prince Of Wales museum). The famous Taj Mahal hotel is located just opposite the Gateway of India. The Mumbai University buildings and the High Court are also excellent examples of colonial architecture in the city.
There are a lot of other modern structures to look at in this area. The area known as Marine Drive (right from Chowpatty beach to NCPA) is home to a large number of buildings built in the Art Deco style. Mumbai is second only to Miami in the number of Art Deco buildings. some famous buildings in this style are the Eros and Regal cinemas.
Some of the most famous museums and art galleries in India are found here. The Kala Ghoda area in South Mumbai teems with them, particularly the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Prince of Wales Museum), and the National Gallery of Modern Art. Once again, most of them are concentrated in South Mumbai. Also worth planning a visit is Jehangir Art Gallery, also at Kala Ghoda, displays changing exhibits by notable artists. The plaza next to the gallery also regularly displays exhibits of various artists.
Situated in Nehru Complex in Worli is Nehru Centre Art Gallery at Worli, a gallery dedicated to young and promising talent along with established artists. Also within the complex is located a permanent exposition, Discovery of India, which attempts to cover every aspect of artistic, intellectual and philosophical attainment of India through ages. The exposition spreads across 14 galleries and reflects true identity of the country. On the other end of the complex, Nehru Science Centre - which has a separate entrance from Mahalaxmi race course road, has a permanent exhibition on 'interactive and exciting' science related exhibits highlighting science principles in fun yet educational way.
Mumbai isn't known for beaches because they have immensely filthy water! Mumbai has a few beaches, including one in the downtown area. But they aren't that great and the water off Mumbai's coast is extraordinarily dirty. The relatively better ones are in the Northwest Mumbai area. However, they are a great place to see how the locals spend their Sunday evenings, with various food and game stalls.
There are other beaches to be found such as the Girgaon Chowpaty(the cleanest one) in South Mumbai, Juhu beach in the western suburbs and Aksa Beach in Malad. The currents don't seem strong, but particularly in the rains, lots of people die from drowning, so avoid getting in the water (especially at Aksa Beach). A word of advice to women: Bombay beaches are not the kind you can wear swimsuits to, particularly two-pieces.
Mumbai has a justified reputation as a concrete jungle, but there are some nice pockets of greenery within the city. It is also one of the rare metropolises to have an entire national park within its borders. (Borivali national park also known as Sanjay Gandhi National Park). You will not visit Mumbai for them, but if you are already here, they make a nice escape from the din and bustle. It also houses the ancient Kanheri Caves crafted out of rocky cliffs, which dates back to 2,400 years. Entrance fee: Indians/Foreigns 30/30
The city zoo (Veermata Jijabai Udyan) is in Byculla and is a colonial relic which is surprisingly well-preserved. The animals may look rather emaciated, but the sheer diversity of trees on this lush zoo is worth a trip.
Some city parks are very well-maintained and combine history as well. The "Hanging Gardens" on Malabar Hill offers stunning vistas of the Marine Drive. Opposite the Hanging Gardens, there is another park which is known as Kamla Nehru Park, famous for the striking shoe-shaped structure which has been filmed in various Bollywood movies
Further in South Mumbai, the Mumbai Port Trust Garden, is another hidden gem. This is set off a small side street off the Colaba Causeway 2–3 km south of the main section. Once again, lovely views of the port, the naval yards, and sunset.
In central Mumbai, there are the Five Gardens. Mainly used by walkers in the morning, it is a mess in the evenings. But the gardens encircle some historic, art deco residences.
Mumbai is probably worth visiting just for its street markets, the hustle of vendors, and the madness of the crowds. Good places are Bandra, Khar and Andheri. If you came to Mumbai and didn't give visit to the highly dense and crowded markets, it means you didn't meet the real Mumbai.
Hawkers and street shoppers don't ask for any legal permission and then set their stalls at the places where they see maximum footfall. From electronics items to fresh food, you can get everything at railway platforms, subway and mains streets.
Once the British left, the zeal to wipe away the traces of colonial rule was, unfortunately, not matched by the enthusiasm to build a new city that matched the grandeur of the British-era buildings. Now, while the shabbiness of the socialist era is thankfully being replaced by architecture with an eye on aesthetics, the new malls, multiplexes, and office buildings that are coming up are indistinguishable from those anywhere else in the world. Still, they are worth a look, especially if you want to have a look at India's success story. Skyscrapers exceeding 60 stories now dominate the skyline.
For long, Inorbit Mall was the only mall offering a lot of variety for shoppers. Palladium, built within the High Street Phoenix, broke the monopoly of Inorbit Mall. From state of the art interiors to international brands, the Palladium has everything. The new Infiniti Mall (Infinity 2) in Malad also has lots of foreign brands and is one of the biggest malls in the suburbs. Nirmal Lifestyles Mall in Mulund and Metro Junction Mall in Kalyan are two of the largest malls in Mumbai. Located in the central suburbs, they are quite popular in the city.
Powai is a modern central Mumbai suburb with European looks. Powai houses the Indian Institute of Technology and is built around fabulous lake. Most of the construction is in a township format and is privately built. It houses twenty top of the line restaurants, two large convenience stores, a handful of coffee shops and entertainment areas. Initially built as an upmarket self-contained township, Powai has now grown into a business process outsourcing hub in Mumbai. The township reflects both characteristics; you will often find families shopping and twenty somethings hanging out in tables next to each other.
Mumbai has temples, mosques, churches, Parsi agiaries, and even a few synagogues reflecting the diversity of its citizens. While these are naturally of interest if you are a believer, some, like the Portuguese church at Dadar are worth visiting just for their unique architecture.
The Islamic Research Foundation of Dr. Zakir Naik is located in South Central Mumbai near Dongri. This place is very popular among people of all faiths. It hosts a vast library of books from all world religions and is a great place to hangout and know about Islamic culture.
Haji Ali Dargah is one of the most visited places in Mumbai. The Dargah Sharief is built on a tiny islet located 500 meters from the coast, in the middle of Worli Bay, in the vicinity of Worli. People from different religion and places visit this places. More than 80,000 people visit dargah every week.
One notable monument in the northwest suburbs of Mumbai is the Global Vipassana Pagoda, Gorai, Mumbai. It is a meditation center that can seat 8000 people. Vipassana literally means mediation, and the center runs 10-day meditation courses and 1 day mega courses on Sundays. The courses are free of cost but you would have to register for them in advance on their website.
Siddhivinayak temple of Mumbai is very famous. It is located in Dadar and you can easily get a taxi to go to the temple from the Dadar railway station.
The city also boasts of Jewish places of worship predominantly in the area called Byculla.In this area the three prominent sub castes among inhabiting Jews of Mumbai lived. They were Bagdadi Jews, Bene Israelis and the locals who had conveted over a period of time and lived in the hinterland.
There are two very beautiful Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temples that are significant tourist attractions. One is located in Hare Krishna land, Juhu, Andheri and the other in South Mumbai, near Gandhi's house. Both have Govinda's pure vegetarian restaurants at the premises. Most tourists appreciate the peaceful experience in the temple. It is of international standards and you can get all your spiritual questions answered in plain English.
There is a lot to do in Mumbai, but lack of space means that for outdoorsy activities, you need to head north, often outside city limits. In the Northwestern suburbs and Thane, you will find opportunities for water sports like H20 at Girgaum Chowpatty. There are two golf courses in the city, the more famous one in Chembur in the Harbour suburbs.
Mumbai has a vibrant theater scene with plays in many languages including English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. While South Mumbai has frequent performances, the best organized theater effort is at Prithvi theater, Juhu in the Western Suburbs. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Indian classical music and dance. While not a patch on the Sabhas of Chennai, you will find frequent performances of Carnatic music in Shanmukhananda Hall, Matunga in the South Central suburbs.
Mumbai is also usually the first stop for Western pop and rock stars visiting India, which they usually do when they are over 50. The Rock scene is very good in Mumbai. These are very safe to go to and are recommended for rock fans. Most bands cover heavy metal acts like Pantera, Six feet under, and Slipknot, but at places like 'Not just jazz by the bay', there are treats for Jazz fans, as well. To try to find places with specific music tastes try asking students outside Mumbai's colleges. Western classical music performances are rarer. However most classical music performances along with other art forms are regularly performed at NCPA and Tata Theatre, both situated next to the narrow strip at Nariman Point.
While many religious festivals are celebrated by people in Mumbai, a few of these are essentially public and social occasions, where the traveller can participate.
Mumbai inherits the cricket fever justifiably and has 3 of the finest Crickets stadiums namely Brabourne Stadium (Churchgate), Wankhede Stadium (Marine Lines) and D.Y.Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai). Several of international cricket matches and domestic championships such as IPL have been played in these stadiums. Watch out for upcoming cricket stadium to join the cricket frenzy crowd. Apart from these, Ruia College, Shivaji Park, Azad Maidan, Marine Lines are some of the places where live cricket action can be seen for free. Alternatively if you are a football (soccer) fan, you may want to visit Cooperage Football ground (Colaba) for a local league match. For swimming enthusiasists, Mahatma Gandhi Swimming Pool (Dadar W) is the place to visit. For horse racing, head straight to Mahalakshmi Race Course (Mahalakshmi). Powai hosts some of the finest Golf fields. For others there are many sport activities including Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton which can be practised at various clubs. Gyms are plenty and can be easily found.
Nariman Point and Fort are the commercial hubs of the city and the most sought after destinations. There is a significant expatriate population working in the banks and financial services industries. Bandra-Kurla region has come up in recent years too, but remains less desirable.
Advertising industry is a prominent industry in Mumbai. Many of the top advertisings companies such as Lintas, O&M, Saachi & Saachi, Contract, Trikaya Grey have their offices in the city.
A good idea to make quick money is to work part-time in a BPO or a call center most of which are concentrated at Mindspace, Malad(W) and Hiranandani Gardens (Powai). A part-time job can pay you as much as Rs 15,000 a month for just six hours a day for five days in a week. Only good for English speaking travellers.
Foreigners can also earn a quick buck as extras in Bollywood movies. Pay rates average Rs 500-700 for a full day (8AM-8PM). Bring a book as there is a lot of time spent sitting around, so it's not something do for the money. Normally you won't have to look for them as they will be asking tourists near Leopolds or your hotel manager may ask you when you book in.
Visa and Master cards are widely accepted in the city shops. Many shopping establishments also accept American Express, Diners and host of other cards. However, some of the small shops or family-run shops may not accept these cards and some handy cash can be of help here. ATMs are widely available and many debit cards accepted as well. If you have an Indian bank account or credit card, you may not need to carry too much of cash. If you are a foreigner, it is a good idea to carry some cash to avoid charges while using your credit or debit card.
In general, costs in Mumbai are higher than the rest of India, though they are still much lower by Western standards.
The shopping experience in the city is a study in contrasts. At the lower end of the spectrum are street vendors. Existing at the borderline of legality, entire streets have been given over to these hawkers and in many places it is impossible to walk on the footpaths, because they have blocked the way. On the other hand, these vendors often give you a great bargain though you will have to haggle a lot and be careful about what to buy. There's nothing like taking a local along to shop for you. Some famous shopping streets are:
Mumbai has large number of organized book shops. However it also has number of streetside second hand book shops or displays that give opportunity to come across rare collections. Many of these roadside book shops can be prominently found, among many, near Flora Fountain, Maheshwari Udyyan (former King's Circle) and Dadar west market.
If you are somewhere in the western suburbs (santacruz,juhu etc.) Granth on juhu road could be a good bet to find the book you are looking for.
The Crossword chain of book shops has an outlet in most malls around the city, as well as the main store in Kemp's Corner. Strand book shop in the Fort area in south Mumbai is a long-standing institute, and well known for its bargains.
In a place without clearly displayed price tags (and sometimes even in places with), you will get charged about 3-4 times as much as a local if you seem like a tourist. Take a local with you if you're going to local markets to haggle. Haggling is much louder and ruder in India than elsewhere. Don't be afraid to haggle things down to 1/4 of the asking price. And most importantly remember that almost all stores that sell carpets, jewelry, handicrafts, etc. pay huge amounts of commission (25% up to even 50%!) to the cab drivers, hence avoid tourist taxis, cabs, etc. Another thing to remember is not to haggle just for the fun of it. The shopkeepers may take offence if you don't buy an item after they have agreed to your price. One of the places that you can trust is The World Trade Centre (in Cuffe Parade, near Hotel Taj President). Besides being the only World Trade Centre in Mumbai, this place has an amazing range of exquisite carpets, handicrafts, shawls, etc. with reputed government approved stores and state emporiums too. Ask for receipts everywhere, including bars, and check what you have been charged for. Don't ever accept a guide offer or escort of somebody from the street: You will certainly get conned. If some place (including cabs, eateries, stores, etc.) claims it doesn't have change (this is highly unlikely), insist they get change from a neighbouring store.
In addition to the local grocery stores which can be found on most of the streets, there are new additions to the city in the form of new big and small supermarkets and hypermarkets where you can get all the food items you need. Some of them are Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Hypercity, DMart, Spinach Local, Apna Bazaar.
If you are looking for exotic fruits and vegetables then you can try looking in stores like Natures Basket.
The dining experience at an upscale restaurant in Mumbai is more or less the same as anywhere else in the world. If you search hard enough, you will find cuisine from practically every part of the world represented in the city. But to get a real flavour of what's unique to Mumbai, you will have to go a little lower down the scale and experience the street food and Irani cafes. That is what is described here. For individual restaurants and other places to eat, go to the individual district pages.
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Tourists are suggested to use local Business search engines through the Internet or telephone for easy and accurate listing of the places or cuisines of interests in the location of choice. Popular search Engines include Justdial, Burrp, AskLaila, etc. The search engines shall provide the address, contact details, and user ratings (if available) of the specific eatery (if name is provided), or list of eatery catering to the specialty (e.g. Seafood, Pubs, Chinese Food, etc.) depending on the location suggested (e.g. Worli, Bandra, South Mumbai, etc.)
Songs have been written about Mumbai's street food and you will find that the hype is justified. You will find them at every street corner, but they are concentrated in beaches and around railway stations.
Tip: cheap and tasty food stalls are concentrated around the city's colleges.
Street stall food in India is fantastic, and dirt cheap (you can fill yourself up for Rs 20). However, do consider well what you are putting in your mouth. Almost certainly the water used is non-potable, street vendors don't seem to understand much about hygiene or hand-washing, and food safety standards are low, with flies buzzing over everything. Even locals steer clear of street food during the monsoons, when diseases run rampant. If the stall seems very clean, and if it clearly states that it is using Aquaguard or mineral water, go for it.
Mumbai, being home to large ethnic Marathi community, has its share of notable restaurants that offer authentic Marathi cuisine. Most offer both snacks and regular dining. Some of the snacks to check out are Sabudana Wada, Batata Wada, Missal, Kanda Poha, Uppit (or Upma), Shira, Alu Wadi, Thalipith, Zunka Bhakari,ghavane (neer dosa) and many more. Two notable appetizer are Kokam Sarbat and Solkadhi which are best enjoyed during hot summers. People say that many of these authentic Marathi restaurants are finding it difficult to survive competitions with other modern or fast food typed restaurants, but you will find Gajali, Malvan Kinara, Sindhudurg and many more have retained their own charm and clientele.
Mangalorians(and udupi) forms the highset tourist populations of Mumbai,and both the cities have almost same culture and architecture. "Udupi" restaurants (or "hotels") are everywhere. They bear the name of the town of Udupi in Karnataka, but do not be misled into thinking that they specialize in the cuisine of Udupi. They serve pretty much everything, and that is their specialty.
Usually strictly vegetarian, these restaurants were opened by migrants from the district of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka (of which Udupi is a part), to satisfy the palates of other migrants from the district. Over time, they gained popularity as places to have South Indian food. As the tastes of their customers evolved, so to did their menus, so much that now you can find Mughlai, Indian Chinese, Bhelpuri, and other chaats in addition to South Indian stuff. Amazingly, some places serve imitations of pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches too!
They are fast food joints and sit-down restaurants combined. The reason to visit them is not to experience fine gourmet dining, but to have cheap, passably tasty and fairly hygienic food. There is no easy way to identify an Udupi restaurant, they are not a chain of restaurants and they may not have "Udupi" in their name, so you will have to ask.
Matunga(Central line) has the best south Indian fare in Mumbai. There are few restaurants which could well be heritage sites as they are more than 50 years old and still retain their old world charm(and furniture).
Irani cafe's are Persian styled cafes opened by 19th century Persian migrants from Iran. These cafes have a unique lazy atmosphere, display of day-to-day accessories including toothpastes behind the cashier, soaps and what nots(specially targeted at bachelor crowds) and furniture. Most of these cafes were located at the corner of the road or building and were chosen spots by commuters to spend time. It was quite a usual sight to find people spending hours reading newspaper over a cup of tea for hours in these places. Sadly the new restaurants and fast food culture has almost removed these cafes from the maps, though few notables like Kyani & Co. and Olympia remain. The joints are best known for their "Irani Chai", "Bun-Maska/Maska Pav" (bread and butter) and Egg Omelette. Also are popular their assorted snacks, like Kheema-na-Patice, samosas, mava-na-cakes, etc. One of the best dish which is almost always on the menu is Kheema (prepared from ground meat) and pav (bread).
If you order a thali (translated as "plate"), you get a complete meal arranged on your plate, with a roti or chappati, rice, and many different varieties of curries and curd. Ordering a thali is a popular option when you are hungry and in a hurry as it is usually served blazingly fast. Most mid-level restaurants have a thali on the menu, at least during lunch hours. Occasionally, they are "unlimited", which means that some of the items are all-you-can-eat. The waiters serve them at your table.
Of course, you find many varieties of them, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. There is the South Indian thali. The "North Indian" thali translates to Mughlai or Punjabi. Do try Gujarati or Rajasthani thalis if you can find them. They are sinfully filling and tasty. Rajdhani (At Crawford Market) serves up thalis in the Rajasthani style while Aram (near Mahim Church, Mahim), Ramanayak Udipi (At Matunga Station, east) serves up thalis in South Indian style and Shree Thakker Bhojanalaya (off Kalbadevi Road) do filling and fabulous Gujarati thalis.
Surprisingly, there is no fast-food chain in Mumbai serving Indian cuisine. But Western chains like McDonalds, Subway, Pizza hut [8], Dominos,Kentucky Fried Chicken etc. have many outlets all over the city. But if you are a weary westerner looking for the taste of the familiar, be warned that all of them have rather heavily Indianized their menus, so you will find the stuff there as exotic as you found Bambaiyya food. However, Barista, Cafe Coffee Day, and Smokin' Joe's are all Indian chains, although they don't serve Indian food. While Barista and Cafe Coffee Day, as there names suggest, serve coffee and pastries, Smokin' Joe's serves decent pizzas and is headquartered in Carmichael Rd, Mumbai. International coffee chains like The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Aromas have recently set shop in Mumbai.
Naturals is a chain of ice cream stores that serves up tasty and unconventional flavours of ice creams. Try their tender coconut or the coffee walnut ice creams. Its main branch is in Juhu in the Western suburbs (hence the tagline - 'Ice cream of Juhu Scheme'), but it has franchises at many places including Marine Drive, Bandra, Nepean sea road, etc. Naturals is also famous for its seasonal "Sitaphal" or Custard Apple Ice-cream. Baskins-Robbins is an international ice cream chain having its presence throughout the city. Also there are a number of shops in malls anongst other places which serve Italian Gelato icecream.
Try the sumptuous creamy crepes and omelets at Crepe Station, Bandra. Its owned by a famous Bollywood actor, Dino Morea.
Tip between 5% at sit-down places. If a place includes service charges on the bill, you don't need to leave an extra tip. Note the difference between service tax and service charges. Service tax goes to Government and not to the staff. While tipping is always good practice, at bars you don't necessarily have to tip the bartender. If you plan to be there a while though it's a good idea to give him Rs 50-100 on your first drink to ensure a night of trouble-free service. You do not have to tip cab or auto drivers at all, and don't get out of the vehicle until they have given you full and exact change.
A recent police crackdown (June 2012) on many popular bar and clubs is underway, so be cautious when visiting lower to mid range bars. Mumbai is one of the most liberal cities in India when it comes to attitudes to alcohol. Bars exist at virtually every street corner and many of them advertise themselves as "family" bars and restaurants, which indicates that they are primarily restaurants where one can also have a drink. Other places are primarily bars, some of them might be sleazy. In South Mumbai and in the Western suburbs, you are likely to find many places where foreigners hang out.
Mumbai is much more accepting of women drinking than the rest of India. A woman ordering a drink is unlikely to raise eyebrows even in mid-range bars, though if you are alone, you might need to look out for your safety.
Nightlife in Mumbai spans the gamut from performances at five star hotels to discos. Dance bars which involve young, fully clothed women dancing mostly to Hindi film and pop music, have been shut down by the government for corrupting the morals of those who frequent those places. While the state high court has ruled that the crackdown was illegal, it will be a while before they open again as there are some technicalities involved to be sorted out.
In Mumbai, alcohol is much more easily available than many cities in India.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is considered as a serious offence in India [9] . In the event of an accident the law deals with drink-drive offenders with severity. The punishment is a fine and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months. The driving license is suspended for at least six months.
There many coffee shops in and around Mumbai. Try the Cafe Coffee Day and Barista chains. Also, three Starbucks stores were opened in Mumbai in late 2012, and more are likely to follow. These are the best around town and also serve some pretty neat coffee for cheap. There's the Cafe Mocha chain of coffee shops which also serve fruit flavoured hookas-South Asian smoking pipes. If a small coffee and cookies place is what you are looking for, try Theobroma, it has an outlet at Cusrow Baug in Colaba. Those looking for a more native form of coffee can try the filter coffee, a milky coffee with origins from South India, from any Udupi restaurant.
It is very difficult to find good budget hotels in Mumbai. If you are a tourist or a business traveller, you may have to stay in South Mumbai, which is where both the business district and the touristy areas are. Lack of space means that even the cheapest hotel charges stratospheric tariffs. The state of public transport and traffic means that it is not really a good choice to stay anywhere else. In any case, things aren't much better if you are looking for hotels close to the airport. You should be looking at the Western Suburbs in that case. There are many guest houses at Colaba, where you find most of budget foreign travellers stay. Other budget hotels are found near railway stations, such as Dadar or Santa cruz, but most of them are absolute dumps. One safe and economical place to stay in Mumbai is the YMCA. Reasonably priced accommodations are available at the Colaba, Bombay Central, Andheri, and CBD Belapur Branches.
One inexpensive alternative is to live with a local family as a paying guest. A list of available families can be obtained from the Government of India tourist office (+91 22 2220 7433) opposite Churchgate train station.
On the other hand, if money is of no object, you can stay at the Taj in Colaba (the oldest in India), the Leela Kempinski, the ITC Grand Maratha, or the JW Marriott Mumbai, Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Centre. Hotel listings are in the district pages.
Whether you want to hang around with your close friends, spend some time with your family or wan to get away from concrete jungle, you an find plethora of places nearby Mumbai. You can try out letscampout.com for more options on camping near Mumbai.
The area code for Mumbai is "22" (prefix "+91", if you are calling from outside India). Phone numbers are eight digits long, but on occasion you will find a seven digit number listed. That is probably an old listing. They made the changeover from seven to eight digits a few years back, when they allowed private service providers to offer telephone. Just prefix a "2" to the number and it should work just fine.
Phone booths can be found all over the city. Though they are coin operated, there is usually someone to run the place. (Typically the phones are attached to a roadside shop). You need to keep putting 1 rupee coins into the slot to extend the talk time, so keep a change of 1 rupee coins handy with you. The person running the booth will usually have them. If you find a booth marked STD/ISD, you can call internationally or anywhere within the country. Fees will be charged according to the time spent and a meter runs to keep track of your time. You pay when you have finished your call. Often it is difficult to find one that is open early in the morning or late at night.
Cell phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans. Among them are The MTNL, Vodafone, Loop Mobile, Airtel, Dolphin, Reliance, and Tata Indicom. It might be a good idea to buy a cell phone and use one of those prepaid plans to get yourself connected while you are in the city.
All mobile numbers, are 10 digits long and begin with a "9", "8" or "7". Do not dial the city prefix for mobile numbers. If you don't get through to a mobile number, try adding a "0" before you dial it.
Due to security threats, in order to purchase a SIM card you will need to provide formal identification.
Cybercafes are located at virtually on every street corner and the rates are quite low. Do note that they have probably not kept pace with advances in hardware or software, so if you find yourself in one of them, don't be surprised if you are stuck with a really small monitor, Windows XP, and Internet Explorer 5.0. Also data security could be an issue. As a caution, change your password after you use it at a cybercafe or do private/incognito browsing.
Finding WiFi in Mumbai is very difficult due to security concerns. A few coffeeshops such as Barista may offer access. You should start your search with Chembur, Pamposh, Phoenix Mills, Santa Cruz, and Sterling Baristas. Three Starbucks stores were opened in Mumbai in late 2012, and they have free WiFi.
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Area Guide Blandford Street
Blandford Street is situated in the heart of London, in the Marylebone area. Its convenient and central location means that it offers easy access to a variety of attractions and places of interest, as well as many amenities that benefit local residents, businesses and visitors to the area. When you spend time exploring Blandford Street’s surroundings, you will have plenty to keep you occupied. For those into arts and culture, the Wallace Collection is just around the corner. You will also find the world famous Oxford Street nearby, so you can look forward to some serious retail therapy.
Setting up your business here
Blandford Street is located in a trendy and very convenient part of the city, with offices to rent offering companies immediate access to many useful facilities as well as to the excellent transport links. A range of businesses operate on Blandford Street and in the immediate vicinity, including a variety of retailers and restaurants.
You can enjoy a choice of entertainment around Blandford Street, so if you are looking for exciting ways to pass the evenings, you will not be disappointed. Film lovers can enjoy The Screen on Baker Street whilst the nearby Wigmore Hall offers classical music performances.
Many dining options are available both on and around Blandford Street. International cuisine can be enjoyed at one of a great variety of restaurants, enabling you to sample everything from Asian and French to African and Italian cuisines.
Blandford Street is close to Baker Street and Marble Arch tube stations, making getting around on London’s underground network easy and convenient. Mainline railway stations are not much further away, with Marylebone and Paddington both within walking distance. Car parks offering secure facilities can be found close to Blandford Street, whilst regular bus services and taxis can be easily accessed in the area.
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Towson University Case Study
Project Profile Towson University
NOTI-FIRE-NET intelligent fire alarm network
ONYXWorks graphic workstation
TOWSON UNIVERSITY IN TOWSON, MARYLAND
Time is of the essence when disaster looms. Weather-related tragedies and terrorist activities of the past decade have created increased demand from public and private stakeholders for a reliable means of communicating critical information to large groups of people. This mass notification concept has received heightened attention from facilities personnel particularly in the military, educational and commercial/industrial sectors.
SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT AND RISK ANALYSIS
According to Paul Parrish, Towson University’s environmental health and safety officer, “The issue of mass notification came up at Towson when someone asked how we can expect to communicate with students and staff in an emergency.”
Towson University encompasses more than 40 buildings, covering 328 acres within the town of Towson, 15 minutes outside of Baltimore.
“When weapons of mass destruction or the possibility of a hazmat incident came up, we had to ask ourselves if we could realistically notify the staff and student population of an emergency situation in time to make a real difference,” says Parrish.
Towson’s initial emergency communications solution comprised a text messaging system used to alert students, staff, parents and others. While such alerts proved to reach a good portion of Towson’s population, university officials understood it was not a comprehensive solution.
“We also have an outdoor public address system consisting of five [speaker] towers. University Police recently installed them on select buildings to provide adequate campus-wide coverage,” says Parrish. “But we realized that this was not enough. We also needed mass notification inside our buildings.”
The university already had standalone fire alarm EVAC (emergency voice/alarm communications) systems in half of its buildings. However, these systems operated independently, requiring users to be located within each building to activate communications.
Looking for guidance, Parrish approached the school’s current fire protection contractors, Fireline Corporation. “I asked Fireline’s project manager, Mark Reedy, if there was any way to connect these EVAC systems together so we can make announcements from a single location on campus. He looked into the technical details and came to the conclusion that it could be done,” says Parrish.
INTEGRATED, ECONOMIC APPROACH
Per Towson’s specifications, Fireline worked to design a combination fire alarm/MNS with one point of monitoring and control. Making use of the individual fire alarm EVAC systems succeeded in saving the school a substantial sum of time and money. “Reedy’s firm installed the in-building MNS systems we needed, which also are part of our campus-wide fire alarm system. Where the police department is responsible for the outdoor speaker system, I'm responsible for the mass notification/fire alarm system,” says Parrish.
Twenty of the schools’ buildings are equipped with NOTIFIER EVAC systems featuring standard pre-recorded messages and microphones for authorized users to provide real-time announcements. Systems in seven of the buildings categorized as high-rises also include firefighter phones that enable first responders to communicate directly with each other.
Currently, Fireline is upgrading the remaining school buildings to include ONYX Series EVAC systems from NOTIFIER. Once complete, all buildings’ systems will feature both fire alarm and mass notification protection, all of which will be tied together for centralized, campus-wide control.
In retrofit applications similar to Towson, capitalizing on the strengths of existing fire alarm communication and notification technology can deliver intangible benefits not common to alternative MNS offerings:
Supervision – These systems are self-monitoring, meaning immediate alerts are sent to central monitoring station personnel any time an issue that could compromise system functionality is detected (i.e. loose wire, detector tampering, etc.).
Survivability – Many of today’s fire alarm network technologies comprise distributed intelligence, which can help to assure functionality during a catastrophic event. As a result, if one part of the network is damaged, the remaining components continue to operate properly.
Intelligibility – Clarity of communications is critical (indoors and outside) increasing speaker volumes can many times distort the message. Proper MNS design takes background noise, room size and acoustics into consideration, while incorporating visual notification such as LED signage and special-colored strobes.
Testing Requirements – Per NFPA (National Fire Alarm Association) code, all commercial fire alarm systems, in both public and private facilities, are to be tested and properly maintained on a semi-annual basis. Failure to do so typically results in the loss of occupancy permits.
SYSTEMS UNIFICATION AND CONTROL
Utilizing NOTI-FIRE-NET network technology, Reedy has been able to tie together new and existing EVAC systems throughout the campus. Connectivity between individual buildings has been accomplished using the university’s existing, campus-wide Ethernet network—another considerable cost saver.
A NOTIFIER ONYXWorks graphic workstation located at the university police department provides school officials with a common point of command and control. Here, campus security and safety personnel can view all system events and maintenance alerts as well as issue critical instructions to specific areas or groups of buildings. Much like a public address system, this central workstation also allows for day-to-day announcements to be made.
Towson’s campus-wide network facilitates easy integration of similar systems during future campus expansions. The Internet’s worldwide reach make it possible for Towson to connect and control other fire alarm/MNS on a local, regional and global basis.
Evolving building codes and public expectations continue to pressure for better, more comprehensive MNS within all facility types. It’s important for security directors and others in positions of responsibility to consider future MNS needs prior to performing a major building systems renovation, especially when upgrading fire alarms.
According to Parrish, “It’s better to upgrade to EVAC technology now, as opposed to traditional horns. So when mass notification is needed, the transition will be smooth and cost effective.”
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LeBron James Set to Star in Space Jam 2
By: Ged McMahon
The worlds of basketball and pop culture are abuzz with the news that LeBron James is set to star in Space Jam 2. The King used <="" span="">Instagram to announce his involvement in the upcoming feature, a long awaited sequel to the original 1996 film starring Michael Jordan. The announcement also triggering streams of online chat about which current NBA stars will form the Monstars to take on the reigning champion Tune Squad.
While rumours of such an event have been swirling around for years, the news is very exciting for film buffs and basketball fans alike. Speaking to <="" span="">The Hollywood Reporter, James said, ‘The Space Jam collaboration is so much more than just me and the Looney Tunes getting together and doing this movie. It’s so much bigger. I’d just love for kids to understand how empowered they can feel and how empowered they can be if they don’t just give up on their dreams.’
Another hot online debate following the announcement was what will be on The King’s feet for the movie. With production set to commence next year, he’ll have plenty of time to think about it, but what are your tips? Will he rep a pair of Jays as a nod to his cinematic predecessor? Or will he stick to his growing collection of LeBrons? Only time will tell.
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Government Shutdown Impacting Generic Drug User Fee Program, other FDA Programs
Home > Resource Center > News & Blogs > Policy > Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients > Government Shutdown Impacting Generic Drug User Fee Program, other FDA Programs
By John DiLoreto, Executive Director, Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force
After almost three weeks, the government shutdown is having a ripple effect on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) submission of Generic Drug User Fee Act (GDUFA) and other pharmaceutical supply chain user fee programs overseen by the Agency. Here are just a few key insights we received by following FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s Twitter feed that can provide guidance for BPTF and SOCMA members in navigating this disruption in services.
On January 6, Gottlieb said the Agency has received questions from reporters and others and wanted to provide information related to the inquiries.
Here are a few key takeaways from his tweets:
During the lapse period, FDA will not accept generic drug submissions that require payment of a fee (e.g., Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs)).
FDA will accept generic submissions for which no fee is required, if product is within the scope of the GDUFA program. These submissions include, for example: CBE supplements and prior approval supplements to approved ANDAs, Amendments, Annual reports, Applications for PET drugs.
Sponsors who haven’t paid GDUFA facility fees for FY19 shouldn’t remit payment during the lapse period because FDA cannot accept the fees. FDA will accept Drug Master Files, including Type II API DMFs, intended to be referenced in generic applications.
FDA will not conduct initial completeness assessments on Type II API DMFs for which the fee has not been paid and these new DMFs will not be placed on the Available for Reference List.
Type II API DMF fees should not be submitted during the lapse period because FDA cannot accept the fees. Fees that are due during the lapse period may be paid as soon as the lapse period ends.
If the fee is not paid within 20 calendar days of that notice, FDA will not receive the application. At this time, FDA has not determined what approach it will take if the 20-calendar-day period expires during the lapse period.
If a generic drug application references, for the first time after Dec 22, 2018, a Type II API DMF for which the fee has not been paid, then FDA will notify the applicant that the fee must be paid within 20 calendar days.
On January 5, Gottlieb also said that FDA would issue a more detailed analysis of the carryover user fee balances and is preparing that information, along with an analysis about FDA’s burn rates. “But we continue work on existing applications where user fees were paid prior to Dec. 22, 2018,” he said. “Among our medical product user fee programs, the one that will run out of carryover balance first is likely the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which funds new drug reviews. We have about one month of funding left.”
The Bulk Pharmaceuticals Task Force is continuing to monitor the impact of the government shutdown on GDUFA and other programs and services impacting our members and will keep you posted on the latest developments.
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Activate Windows Sonic to Improve Sound Volume in Windows 10
SoftCroco June 08, 2018 How To 0 Comments
If you usually watch movies, play games, and listen to music through your computer, the sound issue will be extremely important. Some prefer to use headphones or earphones where they can listen better and more directly. But if you want to have a unique listening experience on your computer, you should activate the new Windows Sonic feature in Windows 10 as it is specifically designed for those who love music and movies and listen to the minute details in a fantastic way. In this article we will learn about this property closely and also how to activate it.
What is Windows Sonic?
Is a new feature that started to appear in Windows 10 beginning with version 1703, which is called "Creators Update". The feature enhances the volume and provides a 3D audio experience. Whether your speaker supports surround sound technology or not, the property will work without any problems. But at least the headset or earpiece should be of a high standard, as activating the property with cheap and unknown headphones may not make a big difference in the volume and you will not feel the effect of the property well.
If you do not know what surround sound technology is, imagine with me that you are watching a movie or playing a game and hearing the sound of the aircraft not only flying around you, but also flying directly over you. In traditional sound you can hear the passage of objects around you. But with the spatial sound, you can hear it pass directly over you or under you. The task of this technique is to make you feel the voices and not just hear them. But while some games and movies support surround sound, many of them do not use this new technique. This is why Windows Sonic is able to adjust the conventional volume and make it surround sound to provide a unique audio experience. Here's how to activate this feature.
You can activate Windows Sonic with sound settings in Windows 10, but first make sure you install the latest version of Windows 10 on your device. Second, you must wear your own headphone, headphone or earphone. To activate the feature, you will open the settings by pressing the Windows + i button together to open the Settings window. From there, you will go to the System section and select from the left side "Sound" and click on the "Device properties" option as indicated in the picture above. Then in the window that will appear I go to the Spatial sound section.
You will then click on the first option in the Special Sound Format settings and then select Windows Sonic for Headphones from the list and then mark the sound next to the Turn on 7.1 virtual surround sound property and press Ok to save the changes. You can now watch your favorite movie, play a game or even play video from YouTube videos that provide a three-dimensional sound, where you should feel a difference in volume. For the last option, "Dolby Atmos For Headphones" is designed to support Dolby speakers and home theater systems.
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Cal vs. Utah: Game preview
Sporting Green // College Sports
Steve Kroner Oct. 25, 2019 Updated: Oct. 25, 2019 6:38 p.m.
1of10California linebacker Evan Weaver (89) celebrates after a tackle on the final play of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. California won 28-20. California used a goal-line stand as time ran out to beat Mississippi, the Bears’ first road win over an SEC school since 1977 and the Pac-12’s first since 2010. Linebacker Evan Weaver swooped in from the outside and stopped Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee on a sneak as the clock hit zeroes for the last and most important of his career-high 22 tackles.(AP Photo/Thomas Graning)Photo: Thomas Graning / Associated Press
2of10Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press
3of10California Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox watches in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against the Oregon State Beavers in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, October 19, 2019. Oregon St. won 21-17. (AP Photo/John Hefti)Photo: John Hefti / Associated Press
5of10California Golden Bears running back Christopher Brown Jr. (34) carries the ball against the Oregon State Beavers in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, October 19, 2019. Oregon St. won 21-17. (AP Photo/John Hefti)Photo: John Hefti / Associated Press
6of10California Golden Bears quarterback Devon Modster (6) passes against the Oregon State Beavers in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, October 19, 2019. Oregon State won 21-17. (AP Photo/John Hefti)Photo: John Hefti / Associated Press
7of10BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Jordan Duncan #2 of the California Golden Bears catches a touchdown pass while covered by Isaiah Dunn #23 of the Oregon State Beavers at California Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)Photo: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images
8of10Utah defensive end Bradlee Anae (6) sacks Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press
9of10Utah running back Zack Moss (2) scores on a 32 yard run against Arizona State in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press
10of10Utah coach Kyle Whittingham watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Photo: Rick Bowmer / Associated Press
Who: Cal (4-3, 1-3 Pac-12) at No. 12 Utah (6-1, 3-1)
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Salt Lake City
TV/Radio: FS1/810
Story line: Lugging a three-game losing streak, Cal heads to Salt Lake City to face a Utah team that has won three in a row. Each team has a question mark at quarterback because of injuries. Each team has a highly regarded defense, Utah’s especially so.
When Cal has the ball
An undisclosed injury forced second-string QB Devon Modster to leave the game in the fourth quarter of Cal’s 21-17 loss to Oregon State last Saturday. Freshman Spencer Brasch played the final two series and completed 2 of 6 passes for 24 yards with an interception. If Modster can’t go against the Utes, Brasch will get his first collegiate start.
And that would rate among the toughest ways to make a debut start. In a 21-3 win last Saturday, Utah harassed Arizona State freshman QB Jayden Daniels into a 4-for-18, 25-yard passing day. Led by defensive defensive end Bradlee Anae (seven sacks this season), Utah’s defense ranks second in the nation in rushing yards per game (61.1), fourth in total yards per game (252.1) and sixth in points per game (11.7).
Figuring the Bears will have a tough time sustaining drives, they likely will need a big play or two to pull off an upset. That big play could come from receiver Jordan Duncan, who had a 33-yard TD catch against the Beavers and a 36-yard reception in Cal’s previous game at Oregon.
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When Utah has the ball
Senior QB Tyler Huntley twice left a win over ASU because of an undisclosed leg injury. He has said he’ll be ready to face the Bears, but if he’s not, either sophomore Jason Shelley — who started five games last season — or junior Drew Lisk will get the call. Shelley and Lisk each played in reserve roles last Saturday.
The Utes rely on senior running back Zack Moss, who’s averaging 6.6 yards per carry and 102.2 per game. He became the school’s career rushing leader (3,264 yards) last Saturday. The Bears do have a fond memory regarding Moss: They stopped him at the 1-yard line on the game’s final play to beat Utah 28-23 in 2016, the teams’ most recent meeting.
Cal ranks 20th in the nation in scoring defense (18.7 points per game) and has not allowed more than 24 points in 14 straight games. Evan Weaver (NCAA-best 15 tackles per game) deservedly has received the bulk of the attention, but fellow linebacker Cameron Goode also is thriving. Entering Friday, Goode was tied for second in the Pac-12 in tackles for loss (8.5) and was third in sacks (4.5).
— Steve Kroner
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Steve Kroner’s main coverage beats for The San Francisco Chronicle’s Sporting Green are WCC basketball, the Giants and the A’s. He occasionally covers the NFL and college football, the NBA and golf. Steve, who joined The Chronicle in November 1998, also works as a copy editor. Before working at The Chronicle, he spent 16 years as a sports producer/reporter for KPIX TV. Born in San Francisco and raised in Millbrae, Steve went to Capuchino High and then to Cal, from which he graduated in 1981 with degrees in journalism and political science.
He lives in San Francisco.
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Bay Area Geek Guide
Ernesto Rivera, SFGate.com
Published 3:00 am PDT, Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Alameda's Pacific Pinball Museum.
This pinball paradise is home to more than 85 machines in six different rooms. The museum prides itself on preserving one of America’s greatest pastimes with vintage pinball machines from the early ‘30s and ‘40s, ‘90s classics like The Simpsons and Addams Family and modern machines like Indiana Jones. No need to count your quarters here — $15 gets you unlimited play for the whole day. The Pacific Pinball Museum is located at 1510 Webster St., Alameda.
This pinball paradise is home to more than 85 machines in six different rooms. The museum prides itself on preserving one of America’s greatest pastimes with vintage pinball
Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle
If you're one of the thousands of people who couldn't get a ticket to Comic-Con, the annual pop- and geek-culture convention in San Diego, before the event sold out in 75 minutes, this upcoming weekend probably will be filled with jealousy as you stare at your Twitter and Facebook feeds waiting for the next bit of news to come from the fest (it runs July 24-27).
Instead of watching bootleg movie trailers and shaky YouTube clips and constantly refreshing your browser for a taste of what you're missing, explore our Bay Area Geek Guide gallery and enjoy the many geek-related things, from Star Wars lightsaber classes to loungey comic book stores to a huge arcade, the Bay Area has to offer.
What's your favorite go-to geek spot? Let us know in the comments.
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In Celebration of National Indigenous Heritage Month
November is National "American Indian" Heritage Month. After decades of effort on the part of Indigenous peoples to have a time set aside specifically to honor the work and significant contributions of "first Americans," President George H.W. Bush approved a joint resolution to designate November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Each year since 1994, similar resolutions have been made under different names, such as "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month." We're excited to highlight a handful of excellent, recently published children's and teen books by Indigenous creators.
With spare and poetic text, Traci Sorell (We Are Grateful: Otsalhilega) presents in At the Mountain's Base (Kokila/Penguin, $17.99) a family of women bound together by love. Tucked away in a cottage "at the mountain's base," the women weave threads of red, gold, green and black into a wonderful fabric. While they create the tapestry, they pray for the return of one of their own--a pilot in the Women's Airforce Service. As their invocation rises up, readers get a glimpse of their loved one, soaring in her plane. Weshoyot Alvitre's majestic watercolor-and-ink illustrations include small portraits bordered by white space and framed with the ever-present thread, as well as sweeping, full-spread paintings with changing points of view. These choices, along with the ample use of white space, give the art an expansive feel, immersing readers ages four to eight in the movement of the wind that brings the pilot closer to home. The lovely earthtones give way to more verdant and vivid hues as the pacing climaxes with a close-up of the missing family member.
While Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (Roaring Brook Press, $18.99) is recommended for audiences ages three to six, it's undoubtedly a book that will last on shelves well into readers' double digits. Kevin Noble Maillard--Syracuse University law professor and a member of the Seminole Nation, Mekusukey band--has effectively written two books for multiple age groups. The first two-thirds is an affecting picture book that features family and friends gathering, creating and enjoying fry bread together. Glorious double-page spreads introduced by pithy, resonating phrases define the Native American staple: "FRY BREAD IS FOOD," "FRY BREAD IS HISTORY." Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré-awarded illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal's (Alma and How She Got Her Name) artistry revels in the faces of those making and enjoying the treat. Then comes book two, which augments the simple, sincere verses with illuminating edification for older readers. Maillard's expansive author's note follows across nine pages, amplifying every descriptive "Fry bread is..." phrase with context, background, history and personal tidbits. Remarkable in balancing the shared delights of extended family with onerous ancestral legacy, Maillard both celebrates and bears witness to his no-single-recipe-fits-all community.
Using French explorer Jacques Cartier's journal as inspiration, Canadian historian and Anishinaabekwe Brittany Luby imagines the 16th-century meeting of a French sailor and a Stadaconan fisherman in Encounter (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, $18.99). Despite the men's superficial differences, nature's creatures spy their deep commonalities. They eat, swim and play together; their harmonious introduction needs no words, as the wildlife so keenly observes: " 'You are not so different,' squawked Seagull, who flew overhead. 'You both cast long shadows.' " Encounter is made even more vibrant by the dazzling mixed-media illustrations of Tlingit citizen Michaela Goade (Shanyaak'utlaax: Salmon Boy). Her radiant colors and strong textures draw the eye, and her changing perspectives mirror Luby's themes. Readers see the men's relationship from the sky like the seagull or from below like the mouse, as the detailed art reinforces the value of viewpoint and heightens the beauty of this encounter in a way that will certainly delight young audiences ages four to seven.
Curriculum specialists Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza have adapted Indigenous human rights activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's acclaimed academic text An Indigenous People's History of the United States (Beacon Press, $18.95) for readers ages 12 and up. This history of North America's native tribal nations rebuts popular cultural beliefs and offers a different perspective on the colonization of what became known as the United States. The adaptation spans centuries of resistance by the more than 500 federally recognized nations in the U.S. Even though the authors cover vast numbers of people and a long period of time, this account of the country's evolution remains gripping, tightly written and packed with facts traditional textbooks and historical accounts neglect to cover. Reese and Mendoza provide innovative opportunities for important reflection on the material; maps, illustrations and photographs offer more ways to interact with the text, and a list at the conclusion suggests further reading.
In August 1954, the president signs a law that says Regina Petit and the other citizens of her Umpqua tribe living on the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation in Oregon are "no longer Indian" in debut author Charlene Willing McManis and Traci Sorell's Indian No More (Tu Books/Lee & Low, $18.95, ages 9-12). Though her Chich (grandmother) urges Regina's father to fight, in 1957 he signs up for the Indian Relocation Program: "Daddy called it an opportunity... Chich called it an eviction." The program moves the family to Los Angeles, Calif., where Regina interacts with non-Native neighbors and classmates for the first time. Extensive back matter informs readers that Indian No More was based on the experiences of Charlene Willing McManis's family. Like Regina, Willing McManis was Umpqua and a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; after her death, the book was completed by Sorell (At the Mountain's Base, above), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, with the help of editor and fellow Cherokee woman Elise McMullen-Ciotti. A heartfelt and meditative exploration of an often-undiscussed time in recent U.S. history, Indian No More wades through complex issues of identity and culture and the preservation of both.
--Siân Gaetano, children's and YA editor, Shelf Awareness
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD review
Zelda’s darkest incarnation is back and better than ever
Tested on Wii U
by Holly Nielsen
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01 March 2016 / 22:00MYT
Twilight Princess is an awkward game. At a Legend of Zelda reunion party it would be the one sitting awkwardly at the back looking moody and wearing a bit too much black eyeliner.
Initially released on both GameCube and Wii a decade ago, Twilight Princess has been resurrected again in HD form to prop up the ailing Wii U. In case you hadn’t heard, Nintendo’s most recent console is done for, so the company is preoccupied with creating its successor: the enigmatic NX. Time for a hasty facelift of an old favourite?
Fear not, Twilight Princess HD feels like the like the definitive edition of Zelda’s most underappreciated incarnation. As with Wind Waker HD, Nintendo has done more than just slap some extra prettiness on an old title, and it’s tweaked certain elements to create an even better game.
‘If you go down to the woods today…’
Twilight Princess is the closest Nintendo will ever get to making a Tim Burton movie. In the idyllic village of Ordon your friendly neighbourhood hero, Link, finds himself thrown into an adventure to save Hyrule. How? With the aid of a mysterious shadow-dwelling creature named Midna, of course.
Thanks to this strange imp you can turn yourself into a wolf, allowing Link to exploit his new lupine senses and ability to talk to other animals. Trouble is, most humans will run screaming from you, which is fair enough. You’re a big scary wolf with a blue earring after all.
Although this is the Legend of Zelda, and Link is the protagonist, Twilight Princess really belongs to Midna. Her ulterior motives and disdain for Link’s ignorance make her one of the series’ best companions. Adding to this air of malevolence is the game’s wonderfully creepy villain: Zant. A sinister combination of ostentatious helmet and enormous sleeves, he was doing temper tantrums long before Kylo Ren made them cool.
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So far, so sullen then, and if you weren’t a fan of Twilight Princess’ muted art style then this remaster isn’t going to change your mind. However, the HD update helps it enormously with upgraded textures, sharper lines and added details. What previously looked a bit muddy and indistinct looks subtle and adds depth, bringing the darker colour palette into its own.
Alas, the original game’s issue of large brown spaces is still present. I was hoping Nintendo would take this as a chance to do something more interesting with the duller areas of Hyrule, but instead they still sit there like an old coffee stain.
If you’re playing on the GamePad, areas with lots of mist can also cause the game to chug along at a noticeably slow pace. For the most part, this a beautifully mournful and slightly worn version of Link’s homeworld with a number of recurring areas from Ocarina of Time scattered about.
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Sitting just after that bona fide classic in Zelda’s timeline, Twilight Princess HD affords you some new tools for hopping around Hyrule. Now, added icons signal where you can call your horse from, and where time trials and mini games take place. The ability to turn off the portals on the map also make viewing it a whole lot easier.
These tweaks to streamline Twilight Princess HD from its original incarnation really make a difference when it comes to collectables. Simply put, there are fewer of them to gather up. Especially when it comes to finding things called “tears of light”, which rid sections of Hyrule from darkness. Where previously this methodical searching could drag, it now breezes by at a much improved pace.
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Combat has been similarly improved if you first experienced Twilight Princess on the Wii. While the mechanics themselves haven’t changed, it’s a joy to play the game with a pad rather than waggling the Wiimote about half-heartedly. Particularly when playing as a wolf, there’s more precision and a greater sense of impact when slaying your foes.
Fighting the game’s bosses is still an anti-climax, though. A lot of them involve some great ideas, but they’re nowhere near long or challenging enough. Blinding one bumbling boss (the catchily titled; Twilit Igniter: Fyrus) then tripping him over using his own shackles is a great feeling to begin with, but do the same thing two more times and he’s defeated.
If it only takes two minutes and a few well-timed arrows and sword slashes to slay a monstrous beast, then it’s probably not that terrifying in the first place. Thankfully, playing Twilight Princess HD on Hero Mode helps to rectify this feeling.
I need a Hero... (mode)
Yep, the wizened difficulty mode from Wind Waker HD and Skyward Sword is back again to combat one of Twilight Princess’ greatest criticisms: it’s too easy. Without it, even unfamiliar players will rarely find themselves in situations of peril, happily going through with little challenge.
Among other things, Hero Mode inflicts double damage on you and the only way to get the health back is by swigging a potion. No longer can Link rely on smashing his way through various wooden and pottery receptacles or desperately slicing grass in order to find a heart to mend his wounds. This need for potions also rectifies another issue in the main game: rupees.
The game’s in-world currency become entirely obsolete, as you very quickly find yourself with a vast wealth. Hero Mode’s reliance on healing potions as your only way of gaining health means you finally have something to actually spend your not-very-hard earned fortune on.
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Dungeons, temples, bosses and more dungeons
Despite these changes, Twilight Princess retains what makes it one of the very best Zeldas: its dungeons. Sure, they’re in the classic ‘unlock an area, do a dungeon, get an item, defeat a boss’ format, but Nintendo does its best to play with your expectations. Items aren’t always just a way unblocking previously impossible paths, they change the entire feel of a dungeon. For example, the “spinner” (a kind of skateboard-meets-drill) transforms a slow-paced temple that’s sinking in sand into a rollercoaster.
As well as these classic dungeons, an additional Cave of Shadows is available to anyone who buys Twilight Princess HD with Nintendo’s striking Wolf Link Amiibo. Although this temple wasn’t available to review, it sounds as if it’s shaping up to be an endless horde-type challenge, where you fight off floors of beasties while having limited access to health pickups. A nice addition then, but nothing that’s essential.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Verdict
Even though Twilight Princess HD is haunted by the shadow of Nintendo’s NX, it still ranks as a Wii U essential. Its graphical makeover brings a new clarity to Hyrule’s most mournful incarnation, while the addition of Hero mode means Zelda devotees won’t breeze through their hardened surroundings. Darting from one cleverly designed temple to the next is no longer a temptation.
More so than ever before, this is a game that you’ll want to explore. With some welcome mapping tweaks, the absence of motion controlled combat and the ever-mischievous Midna at your side, Twilight Princess HD is well worth the readmission fee.
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The Guilty Feminist at WOW
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WOW – Women of the World
6 – 8 MAR 2020
In 2020 we mark the tenth anniversary of WOW – Women of the World festival, and to celebrate the WOW Foundation presents the biggest and bravest festival yet.
Over three days, WOW’s line-up of world-class speakers, activists and performers are joined by thousands to explore the state of gender equality across the globe and tackle the subjects that matter most to women and girls across the world today.
This year’s festival features Naomi Wolf, Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist), Scarlett Curtis, Sandi Toksvig, Emma Dabiri and Shazia Mirza.
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WOW festivals began in the UK in 2010, launched by Kelly at Southbank Centre London, where she was Artistic Director, to celebrate women and girls, taking a frank look at what prevents them from achieving their potential, raising awareness globally of the issues they face and discussing solutions together.
To date, WOW has reached over two million people in 17 countries on five continents across over 65 festivals – and growing – including in Australia, Brazil, China, Finland, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Somaliland, the UK and the USA. In 2018 WOW took place in Rio, Karachi, Beijing, Cardiff and Bradford, as well as London, New York, Dhaka, Pakistan Atlanta, Istanbul and China in 2019 and 2020.
Over the last nine years the Festivals have developed a reputation as a space for world renowned artists, activists, thinkers and performers including Angela Davies, Malala Yousafzai, Annie Lennox, Patrick Stewart, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Salma Hayek, to come and participate, alongside thousands of women and girls who don’t have public profiles but are doing amazing things. WOW provides platforms for people of all kinds, changes attitudes, brings communities together and provides a unique space for people to work together towards gender equality in their own communities. One example of the impact the festival came in 2015, with the founding of the Women’s Equality Party by Sandi Toksvig and Catherine Mayer.
In 2018 Kelly left Southbank Centre to run the WOW Foundation full-time as an independent charitable entity working to build, convene and sustain a global movement that believes a gender equal world is possible and desirable through festivals and empowering women and girls. The unique festival model creates numerous pathways for participants to take part in WOW projects, amplify their own causes, or start new initiatives which have wide impact on communities. It is the biggest, most comprehensive and most significant festival dedicated to presenting work by women and promoting equality for women and girls.
As the WOW Foundation establishes itself as an independent charity with national and global reach, it will prepare and present WOW – Women of the World festivals around the world ensuring that the 10th anniversary of this important and highly respected festival is celebrated in 2020 with major events and activities.
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William Benjamin Redland
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PUBLISHED: April 29, 2014 at 8:41 pm | UPDATED: May 16, 2019 at 7:44 am
William Benjamin Redland, the infant son of Ben and Abby Redland, of Basin, Wyo., came into this world on Thurs., April 10, 2014 and passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on Mon., April 28, 2014 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont.
Visitation for family and friend will be held on Fri., May 2, 2014 from 4-6 p.m. at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel, Worland, Wyo.
A graveside service will be held for William on Sat., May 3, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Ten Sleep (Wyo.) Cemetery.
Will was an incredibly loved baby who brought more joy to his parents’ lives than they ever imagined possible. He was more than his parents could ask for. He loved snuggling with his Mommy and Daddy on their chests and being kissed. His favorite things to do were to eat and snuggle, and he did those often. Will also brought an unbelievable amount of joy to all his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Will was loved beyond measure by everyone who had the privilege of meeting and snuggling with him, as well as those who had not yet had the opportunity to meet him. Will’s Mommy and Daddy knew how precious he was and never took a single second for granted with him. They knew they loved him before they met him and were absolutely thrilled to welcome him into this world and to watch him grow up.
Unfortunately, their time with him was unexpectedly cut short due to an aggressive infection caused by Group B Strep that caused meningitis.
William’s parents would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Powell Valley Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Will and his family.
Will’s grandparents are Steve and Susan Frank of Fleming, and Rolly and Deb Redland of Ten Sleep, Wyo.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com The Bryant Fuenral Home in Worland, Wyo., is in charge of arrangements.
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My Native Tongue
I was raised on Hawaiian Pidgin English, a melting pot of a language that reflects the islands’ history, but it took me years to fully appreciate its importance, not just to local culture but my own identity.
By Mitchell Kuga
I don’t know if there’s a sound that captures what it means to be from Hawaii quite like Hawaiian Pidgin English. Sure, there’s the voice of the beloved Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, singing coolly over his ukulele about the white sandy beaches and the “colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky.” Or the rhythmic cadences of the ipu, a percussive gourd that soundtracked the hula lessons I attended at the local Y as a child. Or the soothing trance of waves tickling the shore of Ala Moana Beach Park at dusk while my siblings and I waited for Fourth of July fireworks. But nothing reflects Hawaii’s confluence of cultures, its medley of immigrants, quite like my father’s voice barking, “Eh! Das all hamajang!”
He was referring to my tile work, which, to be fair, was all hamajang: messed up, crooked, disorderly. What did he expect? I was a broke Syracuse University student, back home in Honolulu for the summer and working with my dad to fund an expensive semester abroad in London. I didn’t know how to tile a pool, a skill my father had perfected decades ago, during summers helping his own father run the family pool company. Down in the scorching pit of a concrete hole, I saw a different side of my father, whose mode of communicating tended to err on the side of silence. Here, leading a team of laborers from as far as Micronesia and as near as Waipahu, he gave directives, criticisms, and the occasional compliment in the staccato inflection of Hawaiian Pidgin.
“Cherry,” he’d drawl, the few times I managed to do something right. He’d stretch both ends of the word to sound closer to “chair-ray” and employ it when something looked impeccable. I’d savor that verbal pat on the back for hours. Other words were less descriptive. “Try pass the da kine,” he’d say, gesturing toward a pile of tools. Through the powers of clairvoyance—“da kine” is said to derive from “the kind,” a common Pidgin catchall for “whatchamacallit”—I mostly understood what he was asking for. When I returned with the wrong thing, he’d clarify, “No, the da kine da kine!”
Growing up in Honolulu, I didn’t learn Pidgin so much as absorb it; the language was as inherent to the texture of my upbringing as rubbah slippahs (flip-flops) and Spam. It originated on the sugarcane plantations that proliferated throughout Hawaii during the turn of the 20th century, leading to a burgeoning economy that brought immigrants from China, Japan, Portugal, Korea, and the Philippines despite less than ideal conditions. To communicate, plantation workers fused pieces of their native tongues with Hawaiian and English, creating a dialect to match an unprecedented convergence of cultures yearning to connect.
Though its origins are proudly blue collar, Pidgin in Hawaii is ubiquitous. Brash, sharp, and comically evocative, I heard it most frequently in the taunts hurled on my elementary schoolyard (“You so lolo,” meant someone was stupid), peppering the cadence of my aunty’s garage parties (“Brah, you stay all buss,” meant someone was drunk), and marinating the tongues at barbecues on the beach (“Ho! Get choke grindz” meant there was food, and lots of it). It’s the dialect favored by local comedians, who brandish its self-aware, anti-establishment humor as both identity and weapon: for locals only. It’s how we “talk story,” catching up over plate lunches in between the clinking of Heine-kens. It’s Standard American English dressed in an aloha shirt, trading its monocle for a pair of sunglasses. Construction workers, police officers, and bus drivers all speak it. So did my dentist. It’s not so much a reflection of local culture as the culture itself, as it is one of the fundamental things that makes Hawaii Hawaii.
To the foreign ear, it might sound like botched English, a gross simplification that ignores words like “are” and “is” (“You stay hungry?”), flips sentence structure on its head (“So cute da baby”), and employs colorful slang. “Broke da mouth,” for instance, is used when food is so “‘ono,” or delicious, that your mouth breaks, and “talk stink” means to engage in the odious art of bad-mouthing. But the Pidgin that locals speak today isn’t slang, broken English, or even technically Pidgin—defined by Merriam-Webster as “a simplified speech used for communication between people with different languages”—which might be the most Pidgin thing about Pidgin. Instead, generations of locals (some who speak exclusively in Pidgin) elevated what was once considered hamajang plantation talk into its very own form, replete with its own set of rules. Linguists define it as a creole, a separate language that was recognized as such by the Census Bureau in 2015.
I didn’t grow up embracing Pidgin. After Pidgin-ing out on job sites, my father would code-switch back to “proper” English at home. Growing up, this fluidity felt central to the language, the almost subconscious ability to distinguish when it was appropriate to wield its power and when to stash it in your back pocket. Not understanding this difference had its consequences. My mother, who grew up on Kauai and moved to the “big city” of Honolulu to attend a private boarding school, recalls her high school history teacher ordering her to stand in a corner and stare at a wall. Her offense? Saying “da kine.”
This stigmatization traces back to those sugarcane plantations: Pidgin as broken English for the uneducated immigrant. The Hawaii State Board of Education has repeatedly attempted to ban Pidgin from the public school system, with former Gov. Ben Cayetano once declaring Pidgin “a tremendous handicap” for those “trying to get a job in the real world.” Growing up, I wore my Pidgin lightly, fearing that indulging in its subversion was a one-way ticket to nowhere, a way of limiting myself to the bottom of that concrete pit.
In the ’90s, a wave of writers and activists fought to combat this perception, sparking something of a Pidgin Renaissance. Through poetry, novels, and essays, writers like Lois-Ann Yamanaka, Lee Cataluna, and Darrell H.Y. Lum positioned the once dismissed dialect as literature. Emerging out of that shift stomped Pidgin theater, Pidgin dictionaries, and a Pidgin Bible, dubbed “Da Jesus Book.” “Talking li’ dat” (“like that”) even managed to penetrate the most resistant institution: academia. At Syracuse University, to my shock, I studied Yamanaka’s seminal novel Blu’s Hanging, which mines the Pidgin of its protagonist to spotlight the underbelly of working class Hawaii. In 2002, the University of Hawaii at Manoa established The Charlene Junko Sato Center for Pidgin, Creole, and Dialect Studies, dedicated to conducting research on “stigmatized dialects.”
A leading voice in the movement is Lee Tonouchi, who’s often referred to as “Da Pidgin Guerilla.” In the late ’90s, as a student at the University of Hawaii, Tonouchi had an epiphany while reading a poem by Eric Chock, who co-founded Bamboo Ridge Press, the leading publisher of Pidgin-centric writing. Titled “Tutu on the Curb”—“tutu” being Hawaiian for grandparent—Chock’s poem is expressive and comical: “She squint and wiggle her nose / at the heat / And the thick stink fumes / The bus driver just futted all over her.”
“I remembah being blown away by da Pidgin,” Tonouchi, who writes and speaks exclusively in Pidgin, says by email. “I wuz all like, ‘Ho! Get guys writing in Pidgin. And we studying ’em in college. Das means you gotta be smart for study Pidgin!’”
Tonouchi started flirting with his native language scholastically, first in his creative writing class, which got him thinking: If I can do my creative stuff in Pidgin, how come I no can do my critical stuff in Pidgin too? Over time, he started writing his 30-page research papers and his entire master’s thesis in Pidgin, “until eventually I just wrote everyting in Pidgin.” Part of the decision was practical. As a kid growing up on Oahu, he felt perplexed by the books he read. People no talk li’ dat, he thought. “Writing how people sounded seemed more real to me,” he says.
Since graduating, Tonouchi has dedicated his life to establishing Pidgin as its own intellectually rigorous and poetically descriptive language. He’s published multiple books of Pidgin poetry and essays, written a play in Pidgin, and co-founded Hybolics, a literary Pidgin magazine that’s short for hyperbolic, used when someone is behaving like a snooty intellectual: “Why you acting all hybolic for?” Perhaps most groundbreaking was an English class called “Pidgin Literature” that he taught at Hawaii Pacific University in 2005. It was regarded as the first of its kind: a college course fully dedicated to fiction and poetry in Pidgin. Yes, brah. He even lectured in Pidgin.
Over the years, Tonouchi has noticed a decline in Pidgin, particularly among the young. “When I visit classrooms as one guest talker, I see that we kinda losing da connection. Simple kine Pidgin vocabularies da kids dunno,” he says. “I tink Pidgin might be coming one endangered language.”
There was a period in my life, after I moved away for college, when I scrubbed Pidgin from my lips, my tongue colonized. “You talk so haole,” my mom would say half-jokingly, employing the Hawaiian word for “Caucasian.” I knew my tongue should loosen, should adapt to the inflection of my aunties and uncles, to the comforts of poke and Mom’s home-cooked shoyu chicken. I was home for the holidays, surrounded by friends and family, but instead my tongue stiffened, intent on proving that I had transcended the confines of the tiny island I called home. I was acting all hybolic.
It took me years to realize that shunning Pidgin meant shunning where I was from, the food I ate, the beaches I roamed, the people I loved. Today, it’s hard for me to fathom a Hawaii without Pidgin. Particularly in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods, how else would locals, with a single sentence, signal their localness to one another?
On a recent visit home, I went to the beach. Oahu’s North Shore is a disorienting mix of sunburnt tourists and the very local; having lived in New York for more than seven years by that point, I imagined I looked like a cross between the two. As I sat in front of the crashing waves, a tanned surfer with sun-bleached hair approached me apprehensively to ask for a bottle opener. “Try wait,” I said, rummaging through my beach bag.
It was barely perceptible, but his face flashed with the comfort of recognition: He was talking to a kama‘aina, a local. After I handed over the bottle opener on my key ring, he had one more question. “You like one beer?”
Mitchell Kuga is a freelance writer in Brooklyn.
Originally Published June 2019
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Ethnic Nationalism in Korea
Genealogy, Politics, and Legacy
Gi-Wook Shin
SERIES: Studies of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
Cloth ISBN: 9780804754071
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Politics / Asia
This book explains the roots, politics, and legacy of Korean ethnic nationalism, which is based on the sense of a shared bloodline and ancestry. Belief in a racially distinct and ethnically homogeneous nation is widely shared on both sides of the Korean peninsula, although some scholars believe it is a myth with little historical basis. Finding both positions problematic and treating identity formation as a social and historical construct that has crucial behavioral consequences, this book examines how such a blood-based notion has become a dominant source of Korean identity, overriding other forms of identity in the modern era. It also looks at how the politics of national identity have played out in various contexts in Korea: semicolonialism, civil war, authoritarian politics, democratization, territorial division, and globalization.
Gi-Wook Shin is Director of the Asia-Pacific Research Center, Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for International Studies, and Associate Professor of Sociology at Stanford University. He is the author/editor of numerous books and articles including Contentious Kwangju (2004), Colonial Modernity in Korea (1999), and Peasant Protest and Social Change in Colonial Korea (1996).
"Taken as a whole this book gives a helpful insight into the history of Korean nationalism and its effect on policy and society, thereby providing valuable background information on 20th century Korean social history. It views the history of modern Korea exclusively within the context of ethnic nationalism . . . [T]his book fills an important gap in social sciences and history within Korean studies regarding the development and effect of Korean nationalism. Taking Korea as a case study this work also represents a significant contribution to research on nationalism, showing that a particular ethnic nationalism has contributed partly towards a positive political and social development."
—Hee Seok Park, International Quarterly for Asian Studies
"This compelling empirical study is another important contribution from Gi-wook Shin. The sophisticated, balanced and nuanced treatment he brings to bear . . . will make it a valuable resource for political scientists, sociologists, cultural anthropologists, and, indeed, all who seek to understand the complex and elusive phenomenon that is nationalism."
—New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies
"[O]ne of the first scholarly works to scrutinize and historicize the ethnic nationalism that most Koreans, and observers of Korea, usually take for granted. As such, Ethnic Nationalism in Korea is a valuable, critical case study of one of the most ethnically 'pure' nation-states in the world, a study that holds many interesting and useful implications."
—American Journal of Sociology
"When the multidisciplinary discussion of nationalism was in its heyday a decade or two ago, I remember some frustration that the Korean instance was not considered more prominently. With Ethnic Nationalism in Korea, Gi-Wook Shin sets out to remedy this situation. The resulting combination of theoretical engagement and broad macro-historical and sociological perspective on the phenomenon of Korean identification based on notions of 'bloodline and shared ancestry' (p. 2) makes the book perhaps the first text to recommend to those students or colleagues with comparative interests."
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Resistance is Fertile
The Talbot-Heindls, on top of being creative types, are also political animals who love the creativity and strength of the resistance movement.
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Resistance is Fertile is a compzine for artists, poets, prose writers, or anyone else who has something to say about political resistance – fact or fiction.
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The October 2017 issue features artwork by: Dana Talbot-Heindl and Douglas Polk; essays by: Arif Ahmad and Chris Talbot-Heindl; and poetry by: Arif Ahmad. Enjoy!
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AP Poll: Preseason No. 1 vs. national champion
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You might be No. 1 now, but will you be No. 1 in January?
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National Champion: Miami, Fla. (preseason No. 2)
Preseason No. 1: Miami, Fla. (finished No. 2)
National Champion: Ohio State (preseason No. 13)
Preseason No. 1: Oklahoma (finished No. 3)
National Champion: USC (preseason No. 8)
Preseason No. 1/National Champion: USC
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|National Champion: Florida (preseason No. 7)
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College Football Week 4: UCLA's statement win; Texas, Tennessee implosions
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Each Sunday we'll provide you with the top story lines from the day's action, beginning with the top plays of the day, and look ahead to the next week's matchups.
No. 9 UCLA and freshman quarterback Josh Rosen proved they're the real deal in a waxing of No. 16 Arizona, while No. 18 Utah made an absolute mockery of an Oregon team that played in last year's national title game. However, Tennesse's 11th consecutive loss to Florida and Texas' latest shooting of its own foot set the tone for college football's fourth week.
Tennessee had it in the bag against Florida. A 13-point lead with less than five minutes left in a game is supposed to be enough — chalk up a win. But Florida QB Will Grier proved why he's the starter on a Gators team desperate to return to the upper echelon of college football programs. His 62-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Callaway with less than 90 seconds left on the clock sparked an eruption in The Swamp and extended Florida's winning streak over the Volunteers.
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While Tennessee had its heart crushed in Gainesville, the Texas Longhorns gave away another close one in Austin.
With 42 seconds left, Texas punter Michael Dickson just had to boot the ball deep and let the Texas defense hold Oklahoma State and force overtime. Instead he mishandled a snap deep in Longhorns territory, picked up the loose ball and managed a kick that set the Cowboys up in the red zone.
No. 24 Oklahoma State capitalized with a last-second field goal to win 30-27, just a week after a missed extra point by Texas kicker Nick Rose relegated the Longhorns to a 45-44 loss to Cal.
Strong and steady
Michigan continued to thrive under the Harbaugh regime by handling No. 22 BYU 31-0. The game featured receiver Armara Darboh making a ridiculous one-handed catch and De'Veon Smith running for a 60-yard touchdown.
Cardale Jones was the man for Ohio State, meaning J.T. Barrett only attempted three passes, in a 38-12 win over Western Michigan. Jones finished the day 19 of 33 for 288 yards and two touchdowns.
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Oklahoma State pulled out a win over Texas, thanks to a little luck. Cowboys coach Mike Gundy was so thrilled with the victory he treated his players to a postgame shimmy you can't unsee.
Mike Gundy decided to get jiggy with it again after OK St. beat Texas… http://t.co/ffxJ70NNK9 pic.twitter.com/nD6nkpKPDX
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Georgia running back Sony Michel breaks out of a Southern defender's tackle around the neck to score a 58-yard touchdown.
Sony Michel... GET OFF ME! @FootballUGA up 48-6 after Michel's 58-yard TD run. #SOUvsUGA pic.twitter.com/8Kt4JfyDxX
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Quarterback Joshua Dobbs and receiver Jauan Jennings confused the Gator defense with this trick play that allowed Dobbs to run into the end zone for a 58-yard touchdown.
Joshua Dobbs takes it 58 yards to the house! #TENNvsUF https://t.co/M7GrOjfhFE
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No. 22 Wisconsin breezed by Hawaii 28-0 . Honestly, judging by this Hawaii interception turned Badger first down, the Rainbow Warriors didn't want to win anyway.
Wow! What a play by Alex Erickson. Pick? Not a pick. First and 10 #Wisconsin! #Badgers pic.twitter.com/rFbpUqj3Hu
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No. 20 Georgia Tech was stunned in a 34-20 loss to ACC foe Duke. Kick returner DeVon Edwards threw the Yellow Jackets for a loop when he returned a 100-yard punt for a touchdown.
How do you beat a ranked team? Well, 100-yard KO returns certainly help. Blue Devils up 13 on Ga Tech after this: http://t.co/QonY6SGez4
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Kansas set an unfortunate record Saturday with its 27-14 loss to Rutgers. The Jayhawks have lost 34 consecutive games while on the road and have not won more than three games in a season since 2009.
Heisman watch
Nick Chubb tied Herschel Walker's school record of 12 consecutive games with 100 rushing yards or more. No. 7 Georgia smashed Southern 48-6, with Chubb scoring two touchdowns and running for 131 yards.
LSU's Leonard Fournette also had a spectacular game, scoring two touchdowns for a career-high 244 rushing yards. He is the first LSU player to rush for 200 or more yards in back-to-back games.
Alabama running back Derrick Henry is undoubtedly one of the top rushers in the country, but his 13 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown against Louisiana Monroe were a bit underwhelming and won't help him keep pace with the likes of Fournette, Chubb or even Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott.
Next week's highlights (all times ET)
Arizona at Stanford, time TBD: In a Pac-12 battle, Stanford will try to keep things rolling after a loss to Northwestern in Week 1. Meanwhile, Arizona needs to pick itself up off the turf after a beating courtesy of UCLA.
Alabama at Georgia, 3:30 p.m.: Georgia's biggest test so far this season will come when the team hosts Alabama, which is still smarting from its loss to Ole Miss in Week 3. This game will likely determine if Georgia makes it to the SEC Championship.
Notre Dame at Clemson, 8 p.m.: Will the luck of the Irish help Notre Dame stop Deshaun Watson and Clemson? The Tigers survived a close call against Louisville in Week 3, but has otherwise blown out their opponents. Chances are, Notre Dame will give Clemson a run for its money.
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In clear and entertaining prose, Plotkin explores a thousand years of music, introduces listeners to more than 100 great works, and profiles in depth many significant composers, including Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dvoxak, and Mahler. He describes all the musical instruments in the orchestra, defines major musical terms, and makes music theory comprehensible for the uninitiated. There are also conversations with important musicians who offer fascinating insights about their art. Classical Music 101 is a highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music.
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James Franco, Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Other Celebs Give Advice to Aspiring Actors and Entertainers
A compendium of career advice from celebrity actors and entertainers.
Aspiring entertainers love to get career advice from successful actors, musicians and comics. Celebrities who are serious about their craft, like James Franco, Natalie Portman, Derek Hough and Lupita Nyong'o, often share pointers about breaking into the entertainment industry or just maintaning quality work.
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Johnny Depp: One of the bravest actors around, Johnny Depp talked to Variety about committing to roles that are sure to attract criticism, saying: "I know sometimes [with roles] people will watch it and say, 'That's just madness, he's just playing some weirdo or he's painted his face again.' But these are the characters that I see, it's how I see them. And if you feel it's the right thing to do for the character and you stick to your guns, no matter what, at least you tried something. Even if it's an absolute failure."
Natalie Portman: The 18-year-old Star Wars actress told Lifestyles, in 1999: "Acting is very emotional and you really kind of have to forget your intellect sometimes just to become part of the character. You have to become just completely unconscious of yourself, to move into some other state."
James Franco: He's played many dark characters over the years, but James Franco has a compelling reason for gravitating toward villains and antiheroes, explaining: "Acting is an art form and you want to take roles that are challenging, and it's more of a challenge I think to play dark characters. Not that I want to always play those, but it is a challenge and challenges are rewarding and fun."
Lupita Nyong'o: Like Franco, actress Lupita Nyong looks for challenging roles, saying: "I decided early on that if I don't feel connected to, excited by, and challenged by the character, the part probably isn't for me."
Derek Hough: Dancing With the Stars golden boy Derek Hough put his advice in a book titled Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion. These lessons include: "Figure out your passion and everything else will fall into place"; "There is success in every step you take"; and "Surround yourself with positive influences."
Meryl Streep: In an interview with the Hartford Courant, multiple Oscar-winner Meryl Streep related how she got her start after drama school, by participating in the National Playwrights Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Not only did the experience help launch her career, it impacted the way she works: "At the O'Neill, you didn't have time [for research and deep analysis]. You had five seconds to make a decision so you make your best choice," adding, "At the O'Neill there was no time for doubts. There was no time for sunscreen. There wasn't any time for anything but the work."
Barbra Streisand: According to the iconic Barbra Streisand, you've got to keep it real: "One, find your passion. Find what you love to do," she said. "Two, trust your instincts. Three, stay true to yourself—people respond to authenticity, and they can smell a phony."
Ricky Gervais: The comedian told Time: "Whenever I'm asked that standard question, 'What advice would you give to someone who wants success like yours,' I say 'work hard, be original and write about what you know' I'm always tempted to add 'and get final edit,' but I'm aware that this is very difficult starting out, and that I'm an incredibly rare case to have always been afforded this privilege."
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Let's Talk Social Media and Cultural Mega Trends with Dave Duarte (Treeshake)
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Lucas County, Ohio Gender Ratios
Gender Ratio:
Total Population:
There are more women than men in Lucas County, Ohio. Total population of Lucas County, Ohio is estimated at 435,286 people with 211,007 male and 224,279 female. There are 13,272 more women than men in the county, which is 3.05% of the total population.
The Lucas County, Ohio Gender Ratio is 94 men to 100 women (94:100) or 0.94. Lucas County, Ohio's gender ratio is lower than the Ohio State average of 96 men to 100 women (96:100) or 0.96. The gender ratio is also lower than the national average of 97 men to 100 women (97:100) or 0.97.
Note: All ratios are written as Male to Female
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Lucas County, Ohio Gender Ratios By Age
Gender Ratios vary by age group as well as location. The table below shows the gender ratios breakdown in Lucas County, Ohio by age.
Lucas County Ratio
Ohio State Ratio
Nationwide Ratio
0 to 4 104 to 100 105 to 100 104 to 100
10 to 14 106 to 100 105 to 100 104 to 100
25 to 29 98 to 100 101 to 100 100 to 100
30 to 34 98 to 100 99 to 100 100 to 100
55 to 59 94 to 100 95 to 100 93 to 100
85 and over 47 to 100 50 to 100 79 to 100
Cities in Lucas County, Ohio
Gender Ratios on this page are an aggregate of the gender ratios in the following cities within the region:
Berkey, Curtice, Grand Rapids, Harbor View, Holland, Maumee, Monclova, Neapolis, Oregon, Swanton, Sylvania, Toledo, Waterville, and Whitehouse.
Other acceptable city names that fall in this region include:
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Abdolreza Saadabadi
Quetiapine is FDA approved for schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. There is FDA indication through three 6-week trials and one 6-week trial for schizophrenia in adults and adolescents ages 13 to 17, respectively. It was shown that in the first trial in adults that the maximal effect was seen at 300 mg per day. A mean of around 450 mg per day in the second trial showed superiority to placebo and a mean of 500 mg per day in the third trial showed superiority over the group that received 50 mg a day. Effective range was concluded to be from 150 mg to 750 mg for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. In the one six-week trial, it was concluded that quetiapine, at an average dose of 400 mg/day to 800 mg/day, was superior to the placebo in adolescents. Two 12-week trials showed efficacy for mono-therapeutic effects.
Treatment for acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults with a majority at a dosing range of 400 mg/day to 800 mg/day. One three-week trial showed that quetiapine was effective as an adjunct treatment for acute manic episodes in bipolar I disorder to lithium or divalproex in adults. One three-week trial showed efficacy at 400 mg/day to 600 mg/day for mono-therapeutic treatment for bipolar I disorder for children and adolescents ages 10 to 17. Two trials showed effectiveness in the acute treatment of depressive episodes in bipolar I and II, in adult patients. The drug showed efficacy at 300 mg/day, and no additional benefits were shown at a high 600 mg/day dosage.[1] Two maintenance trials showed effectiveness in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder at dosages of 400 mg/day to 800 mg/day.[2][3]
Quetiapine is used for several non-FDA approved indications such as generalized anxiety disorder. Three randomized control trials have shown the efficacy of treatment in mono-therapeutic treatment over placebo. Research in other off labels has not been strong enough to advocate FDA approval and more clinical trials are needed.[4] Another clinical trial showed effectiveness in the mono-therapeutic treatment of major depressive disorder and as adjunctive with antidepressants. Other non-FDA approved: psychosis in patients with Parkinson disease, insomnia, maintenance of schizophrenia, chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).[5][6] Adjunctive treatment with SSRI for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, decreasing aggression with psychiatric illness, major depressive disorder, symptomatic treatment of insomnia, agitation, and anxiety.[7][8][9] There is a limited number of case reports that support efficacy in these situations, but yet commonly it is still prescribed for such off-label treatments. Long-term treatment for these reasons should be avoided as the side effects outweigh the unestablished benefits.
Quetiapine is an antagonist for D2 receptors and 5-HT2 receptors. Quetiapine blocks 5HT1A, 5-HT2, D1,D2,H1, A1, and A2 receptors. Quetiapine itself does not act on cholinergic or benzodiazepine receptors. However, a metabolite of quetiapine, norquetiapine, blocks M1 receptors. Blocking of the D2 receptor in mesocortical and mesolimbic pathways is indicated in the treatment of schizophrenia for negative and positive symptoms respectively. Increased dopamine in these pathways has shown to be associated with schizophrenia.
Quetiapine is available both as quetiapine extended release (once daily dosing) or quetiapine immediate release (twice daily dosing) tablets. The tablets are available in 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, and 400 mg tablets. For efficacy, a range of 300 mg to 800 mg a day should be reached, and for some patients, a non-FDA approved 1200 mg to 1600 mg day can be attempted for benefits with QT interval monitoring.
As with any antipsychotic drugs, Quetiapine is associated with increased risk of death in dementia-related psychosis in elderly patients. Alongside this risk neuroleptic malignant syndrome should be considered due to its D2 receptor blockage. It is the least likely of atypical antipsychotics to cause extrapyramidal symptoms. There is an increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior associated with drug treatment in major depressive disorder patients. Somnolence, orthostatic hypotension, and dizziness are the most common side effects of quetiapine. Somnolence and dizziness are due to the nature of quetiapine’s antagonism of H1 receptors, while antagonism causes hypotension for alpha-1 receptors.[10]Stroke, myocarditis and coronary heart disease have also been implicated with the use of this drug.[11]
There are currently no know FDA contraindications of Quetiapine. However, there are several precautions to be considered when administering this drug. As mentioned before Quetiapine, along with other atypical antipsychotics, is associated with increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis. Also, precaution must be considered with drugs that increase QT interval and patients with prolonged QT intervals. Drugs include Class I & class III antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics, macrolides, fluoroquinolone, pentamidine, levomethadyl acetate, methadone, 1st, and 2nd generation antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, quinine, halofantrine, and albendazole. This puts the patient at risk for Torasedes de points. Precautions should also be taken in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmia, hypokalemia, and hypomagnesemia.[12]Metabolic panels should be considered prior to administration of the drug. In patients with Diabetes Mellitus, patients should have their glucose monitored in an attempt to avoid hyperosmolar coma [13] Quetiapine is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding and high benefit to risk rationale needed for use in pregnant women.[11]
The therapeutic range of quetiapine has been found to be between 100 ng/mL to 1000 ng/mL. As mentioned before, patients commonly experience somnolence, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. Within this therapeutic range, the patient might experience other common side effects such as tachycardia, dyspnea, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis and nasal congestion, dry mouth, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, leukopenia, neutropenia, lethargy, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, peripheral edema, sedation, weight gain, and tardive dyskinesia. Monitor the metabolic panel with a specific focus on fasting glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and weight. Patients should also have an examination of lens every six months during long-term treatment for cataract monitoring. Agranulocytosis is a very rare but reported side effect associated with quetiapine use.[11]
Toxicity is associated with levels greater than 1500 ng/mL. Currently, an antidote does not exist to reverse quetiapine toxicity. In acute toxicity, measures should be taken to maintain airway, ensure adequate oxygenation, and ventilation. Gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration alongside a laxative to prevent further absorption of the drug if time appropriate. Plasma concentrations of Quetiapine reach maximal levels within 1 to 2 hours of oral administration. ECG is indicated to monitor for possible Torsades de pointes or another arrhythmia due to QT-interval prolongation. Treat extrapyramidal effects with anticholinergic and hypotension with intravenous fluids and sympathomimetic agents such as A1 agonists. Management/treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome is achieved by immediate withdrawal of quetiapine followed by management of symptoms.
Quetiapine is associated with several potentially dangerous side effects. The nurse, pharmacist, and clinicians should communicate and work in an interprofessional team approach to monitor patients taking this medication. [Level V]
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[2] Suttajit S,Srisurapanont M,Maneeton N,Maneeton B, Quetiapine for acute bipolar depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Drug design, development and therapy. 2014; [PubMed PMID: 25028535]
[3] Lindström L,Lindström E,Nilsson M,Höistad M, Maintenance therapy with second generation antipsychotics for bipolar disorder - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of affective disorders. 2017 Apr 15; [PubMed PMID: 28222360]
[4] Maneeton N,Maneeton B,Woottiluk P,Likhitsathian S,Suttajit S,Boonyanaruthee V,Srisurapanont M, Quetiapine monotherapy in acute treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Drug design, development and therapy. 2016; [PubMed PMID: 26834458]
[5] Villarreal G,Hamner MB,Cañive JM,Robert S,Calais LA,Durklaski V,Zhai Y,Qualls C, Efficacy of Quetiapine Monotherapy in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. The American journal of psychiatry. 2016 Dec 1; [PubMed PMID: 27418378]
[6] Yuan M,Sperry L,Malhado-Chang N,Duffy A,Wheelock V,Farias S,O'Connor K,Olichney J,Shahlaie K,Zhang L, Atypical antipsychotic therapy in Parkinson's disease psychosis: A retrospective study. Brain and behavior. 2017 Jun [PubMed PMID: 28638698]
[7] Nagata T,Nakajima S,Shinagawa S,Plitman E,Nakayama K,Graff-Guerrero A,Mimura M, Baseline Predictors of Antipsychotic Treatment Continuation and Response at Week 8 in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease with Psychosis or Aggressive Symptoms: An Analysis of the CATIE-AD Study. Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD. 2017 [PubMed PMID: 28800334]
[8] Riedel M,Schmitz M,Østergaard PK,Ferrannini L,Franco MA,Alfano V,Vansvik ED, Comparison of the effects of quetiapine extended-release and quetiapine immediate-release on cognitive performance, sedation and patient satisfaction in patients with schizophrenia: a randomised, double-blind, crossover study (eXtRa). Schizophrenia research. 2015 Mar [PubMed PMID: 25592805]
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[11] Solmi M,Murru A,Pacchiarotti I,Undurraga J,Veronese N,Fornaro M,Stubbs B,Monaco F,Vieta E,Seeman MV,Correll CU,Carvalho AF, Safety, tolerability, and risks associated with first- and second-generation antipsychotics: a state-of-the-art clinical review. Therapeutics and clinical risk management. 2017 [PubMed PMID: 28721057]
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Cyclists Create Cities
Mayors on bikes
Why & How?
Citizens talk
Crossover Graz
Extract from the interview with Tamás Fodor, Mayor of Sopron on 13 April 2016
Kloss: How do you get people on bikes in Sopron?
Fodor: In 2007 we started with an intensive extension of bicycle paths and infrastructure, in and outside of the city. It was for us an important concern to connect to the Austrian bicycle path network (around the Neusiedler lake). A bicycle path network also has a touristical mission and isn’t only important for climate protection. The bicycle paths in the city were developed within projects for traffic calming, f.i. the Grabenrunde project, where 100 parking lots were reduced in the city centre. Until 2020 we are going to build more bicycle paths, from which we expect more cyclists. But still Sopron is a car-dominated city. The motorization is growing extremely.
Kloss: We met a young man in the city who said: the adults have forgotten the feeling, how beautiful it is to ride the bike.
Fodor: The motorization has two reasons. First, 40 years of communism. We had car brands like Trabant, Lada… whereas in Austria there was the full spectrum of car brands. The Hungarians experienced the whole motorization only very limited. You had to wait up to 15 years to buy a car. Everyone wants to have a better life and profit from the freedom of motorization. About 10.000 people who have families in Sopron work in Austria and commute. This means 10.000 cars for the commuters, plus 10.000 for the families.
Kloss: Do you like to ride the bike?
Fodor: I like cycling.
Kloss: To work?
Fodor: No because then I would sweat.
Kloss: An e-bike would be a good solution.
Fodor: I like walking.
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Declaring War on The New York Times
Smart or Dumb?
The tartare, prepared tableside, blends beef from all three sources. American Kobe beef cheeks are superb in ravioli bathed in truffle broth. Speaking of truffles calls up another exercise in extravagance: black truffles, sprinkled over extra-thick applewood-smoked bacon.
—Bob Lape, New York Business
How to Create an Open Letter in a Full-Page Ad
“A letter should look and feel like a letter,” said the late, great guru Dick Benson. All three of the open letters that day were disasters—ill-designed and uninviting.
* Jeffrey Chodorow’s Harangue
What may have saved Kobe Club from oblivion was the fact that Chodorow’s ad was printed in double-spaced, 12-point sans serif type that stretched 10” across the broadsheet newspaper page. It was gray and unreadable. See it for yourself at http://www.slate.com/id/2160484/ and try to read it all the way through.
* David Neeleman’s Apology for the JetBlue Catastrophe
Neeleman took all the blame for the monumental screw-up. In every media appearance—and he showed up a lot—the embattled CEO played the ultimate decision maker and go-to guy who manfully fell on his sword. Yet in his full-page letter in the Times to “Dear JetBlue Customers” he used the word “we” 11 times, “our” four times and “us” twice. Not once did he use “I,” “me” or “my.” What’s more, on the JetBlue Web site, the letter was personally signed by Neeleman, but in the Times version, the signature was JetBlue’s corporate logo. He went from the warm, believable “I screwed up” on his Web site to frosty corporate-speak in the Times. Why? You can see the text of Neeleman’s letter at http://tinyurl.com/29g9hj
* Durst’s and Malkin’s Letter on Freedom Tower
Like Chodorow’s tirade, this was in sans serif type—albeit larger—and stretched across the entire page, rendering very difficult to read. No salutation, no signature. Just one big ho-hum.
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Home Food News
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kosher Cooking
Lauren Cahn
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"Kosher" is a Hebrew word that means "fit," as in "fit to eat." It sounds simple—but the rules about kosher cooking might surprise you.
The rules that govern kosher cooking and eating are detailed—and we mean detailed. Truly keeping kosher requires rigorous adherence, and in the case of restaurants and commercial kitchens, the careful watch of a religious supervisor to make sure all rules and spiritual laws are followed.
When it comes to keeping kosher, there are plenty of surprises for the uninitiated. Here are just a few:
1. Not all foods are kosher foods
You might know that those who keep kosher avoid eating pork, since pigs don’t qualify as kosher. But sea creatures without fins and scales are off-limits, too. This means no lobster, crab legs or beluga caviar (it comes from whales—no scales). Birds of prey also make the nonkosher list, as do any foods derived from animals that aren’t considered kosher. Gelatin, for example, can be problematic if derived from pigs or horses.
2. Preparation is key
It’s not only about what foods are kosher, but how they’re prepared. From the slaughterhouse to the kitchen, strict rules of preparation must be followed to make sure a food remains kosher. For example, meat and dairy must never be combined—or even touched by the same utensil, even if that utensil has been washed.
Some kosher salt, despite the name, may not be certified kosher at all. Instead, it gets its name from originally being used in the process of koshering meats. (Anything store-bought must be certified as kosher to be certain.)
3. Not everyone keeps kosher
As with every religion, there are those who follow the text literally, those who loosely follow it and those who fall somewhere in between. In the U.S., 22% of Jewish people consider themselves Orthodox—a group that knows the rules and follows them to the letter.
Others identifying as Conservative know the rules and follow many, making exceptions as necessary. Reform Jews may or may not know the rules, and follow them according to what feels appropriate in a given context—or not at all. (Reform Judaism is the religion’s most populous denomination in the U.S.)
4. There’s an additional level of kosher for Passover
During the eight days of Passover, an additional set of kosher rules apply, which are primarily to avoid any food that contains leavening. Matzoh is eaten during Passover because it’s unleavened bread.
In addition, to be kosher for Passover, food purchased from a store must be certified as “kosher for Passover,” and food that is not kosher for Passover must be segregated from food that is.
5. Rules schmules…
Kosher food doesn’t have to be Jewish, and Jewish food doesn’t have to be kosher. Pretty much any style or type of cuisine can be made kosher with the proper ingredients and set-up in the kitchen. In fact, you can find kosher Chinese restaurants in New York City, where there are hundreds of kosher restaurants.
There’s also kosher-style cooking, which you can think of as “kosher-ish.” Think brisket, bagels and lox. Think deli sandwiches, although generally, “kosher-style” does still segregate milk from meat during a meal and eschews forbidden foods. But kosher-style cooking can include any dish that celebrates Jewish culture or that you might associate with “Jewish” cuisine. Any of these Jewish foods would be considered kosher-style, and we think they’re delish!
Celebrate With These Kosher for Passover Recipes
Roasted Chicken & Red Potatoes
Here's how long to bake chicken leg quarters. Pop this homey dinner in the oven for about an hour, then enjoy! It has so much flavor—the meat juices help cook the veggies just perfectly. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup
A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a few green onions instead of the leek. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Orange-Spiced Brisket
Give tender beef a festive touch with cinnamon, cloves, coriander and a kiss of sweetness from orange and dates. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Roasted Radishes
Radishes aren't just for salads anymore. This abundant springtime veggie makes a colorful side to any meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Roasted Herb & Lemon Cauliflower
A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Pistachio Baked Salmon
Next time you're rushed by last-minute guests, try this fancy, flavorful salmon. With pistachios, brown sugar and dill, it's a guaranteed hit. —Cathy Hudak, Wadsworth, Ohio
via Taste of Home
Lemon Herb Quinoa
My family is turning to quinoa more and more these days. It's a super grain that's packed with protein and vitamins. Plus, it can be paired with any kind of main course. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Mediterranean Rack of Lamb
It’s elegant. It’s special. And it will have your guests thinking you went all out. They don’t have to know how simple it is. —Susan Nilsson, Sterling, Virginia
Garlic and Artichoke Roasted Potatoes
I like to put this side into the oven to roast with the main dish. The artichokes give it a gourmet appeal. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Ribbon Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Zucchini, cucumbers and carrots are peeled into “ribbons” for this citrusy salad. We like to serve it for parties and special occasions. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken
In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. That means if you use a dry rub on a steak, a dry rub will benefit a chicken. A blend of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne go on the skin and inside the cavity for a bright, spicy roast chicken. —Margaret Cole, Imperial, Missouri
Passover Popovers
Popovers have an important role at the Passover table, substituting for bread. When puffed and golden brown, they’re ready to share. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Sweet and Sour Brisket
Here’s one dish that never gets old in our house. Tender and juicy, with a great sweet and sour twist. We’d eat it every night if we could! —Jolie Albertazzie, Moreno Valley, California
Double-Nut Stuffed Figs
We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. —Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio
Roasted Carrots & Fennel
This addictive vegetable combo is a fresh take on one of my mother's standard wintertime dishes. I usually add more carrots—as many as the pans will hold. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Tangy Lamb Tagine
I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan spices. It's a wonderful way to use lamb, and it's easy to make in the slow cooker. The stew tastes even better served a day or two later, when the flavors have really had a chance to meld. —Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan
Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes
It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland
Lemony Parsley Baked Cod
The trick to avoid overcooking a good piece of fish is to cook it at a high temperature for a short amount of time. Do that and the fish stays moist and tender. —Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan
Jeweled Endive Salad
Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and watercress with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario
Herb-Roasted Salmon Fillets
My roasted salmon is so simple but elegant enough to serve to company. I make it on days when I have less than an hour to cook. —Luanne Asta, East Hampton, New York
Lemon-Roasted Asparagus
When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Charoset with apples, walnuts and spices has a special meaning for the Passover holiday. It represents mortar used for brickmaking when the Israelites were in Egypt. The sweetness represents freedom. —Gloria Mezikofsky, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons
These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Lauren Cahn is a New York-based writer whose work has appeared regularly in The Huffington Post as well as a variety of other publications since 2008 on such topics as life and style, popular culture, law, religion, health, fitness, yoga, entertaining and entertainment. She is also a writer of crime fiction; her first full-length manuscript, The Trust Game, was short-listed for the 2017 CLUE Award for emerging talent in the genre of suspense fiction.
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Smart Nation and Digital Government Group appoints new Chief Executive of Government Technology Agency
Mr Kok Ping Soon, Deputy Secretary (Development) in the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), will be appointed as Chief Executive (CE) of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) with effect from 1 May 2018. He succeeds Ms Jacqueline Poh. Ms Poh’s next appointment will be announced in due course.
As Deputy Secretary (Development), MOM, Mr Kok oversees national policies and programmes related to Workplace Safety and Health, Human Capital Development, and SGSecure for Workplaces, as well as initiatives on service excellence, digitalisation, people engagement and future-ready capability building.
Prior to his appointment at MOM, Mr Kok was Senior Director, National Security Co-ordination Centre within the National Security Co-ordination Secretariat in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Mr Kok has also held various positions in Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore Tourism Board and Economic Development Board.
Ms Poh was Managing Director (MD) of the Info-communications Development Authority (IDA) from 2013 to 2016 before IDA was restructured. As CE of GovTech since 2016, she set the strategic direction for GovTech as the implementing agency of the Smart Nation Strategic National Projects (SNPs). She was also instrumental in rebuilding the Government’s capabilities in ICT and smart systems, data science and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, application design and development, and Internet of Things.
Under her stewardship, GovTech set up the Government Digital Services at Hive to develop citizen-centric digital products such as the OneService app, Parking.sg and the National Trade Platform. Ms Poh also led GovTech to further strengthen the Singapore Government’s cybersecurity posture and resiliency of key government ICT systems and infrastructure.
“The Board of GovTech would like to thank Jacqueline for transforming GovTech into an organisation that is bold and prepared to take risks in getting things done. Under Jacqueline’s leadership, GovTech has been able to deliver innovative and imaginative solutions that have taken Singapore forward in its journey to becoming a technology-enabled society. Her leadership in moulding this culture will be a lasting legacy,” said Mr Ng Chee Khern, Permanent-Secretary (Smart Nation and Digital Government) and Chairman of GovTech.
“GovTech welcomes Ping Soon, who will build on the strong foundation laid by Jacqueline. Ping Soon is a person who cares for people, and I expect he will continue to develop the most important capability in GovTech - the people and its culture - further strengthening and embedding the changes that Jacqueline initiated,” added Mr Ng.
JOINTLY ISSUED BY SMART NATION AND DIGITAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE AND GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY AGENCY OF SINGAPORE
Annex A - Biography of Mr Kok Ping Soon
Annex B - Biography of Ms Jacqueline Poh
About Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO)
The Smart Nation and Digital Government Office (SNDGO), under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), plans and prioritises key Smart Nation projects, drives the digital transformation of government, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation from the public and industry, to take a collective approach in building a Smart Nation.
About Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech)
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is a statutory board formed in October 2016 after the restructuring of the Info-communications Development Authority. Following the formation of the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group in May 2017, GovTech is placed under the Prime Minister’s Office as the implementing agency of the Group.
GovTech works with public agencies to develop and deliver secure digital services and applied technology to individuals and businesses in Singapore. GovTech builds key platforms and solutions needed to support Singapore as a Smart Nation. As a leading centre for information communications technology and related engineering such as the Internet of Things, Data Science and Application Development, GovTech also enhances the capabilities of the Singapore Government in these domains.
For more information, please visit tech.gov.sg or follow us on Facebook.com/GovTechSG and Twitter @GovTechSG.
For media clarification
Tiffany SANDRADSAGERAN (Ms)
Adoption and Engagement Directorate
Smart Nation and Digital Government Office, Prime Minister’s Office
DID: (65) 8363 1762
Email: Tiffany_SANDRASAGERAN@pmo.gov.sg
TAN Boon Leng (Mr)
Communications and Marketing Group
Email: Tan_Boon_Leng@tech.gov.sg
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The Rules of Innovation
Bringing new technology to market is a crap shoot, right? Wrong, says innovation guru Christensen. Follow his four rules to a new science of success.
by Clayton M. Christensen
Two decades ago, when I was just out of graduate school and working in the automotive industry, I got my first introduction to the statistical process-control chart. We used this laborious technique to make sure the machines employed in our manufacturing process did not drift out of control. Composed of three parallel horizontal lines, the “SPC” chart has long been an important tool in quality management. The center line represents the targeted value for the critical performance parameter of a product being manufactured. The lines above and below it represent the acceptable upper and lower control limits. If the product were, say, an axle, workers would plot the thickness of each piece they made on the chart. When I asked why there was typically a scatter of points around the target, my managers cited the randomness inherent in all processes.
This story is part of our June 2002 issue
The “Quality Movement” of the 1980s and ’90s subsequently taught us that there isn’t randomness in processes. Every deviation of the actual value from the target has a cause. It appears to be random when we don’t know the cause. The Quality Movement developed methods for identifying those additional factors-and we discovered that if we could control or account for all of them, the result would be perfectly predictable, and there would be no need to inspect products as they emerged from manufacturing.
The management of innovation today is where the Quality Movement was 20 years ago, in that many believe the outcomes of innovation efforts are unpredictable. The raison d’tre of the venture capital industry is belief in the unpredictability of new businesses. A few ventures will succeed; most won’t, the VCs say. They therefore place a portfolio of bets, extracting premium prices for their capital in order to earn the high return required to compensate for the risk that unpredictability imposes. I believe, however, that innovation isn’t random. Every undesired outcome has a cause. Those outcomes appear to be random when we don’t understand all the factors that affect successful innovation. If we could understand and manage these variables, innovation wouldn’t be nearly as risky as it appears.
The good news is that recent years have seen considerable progress in identifying important variables that affect the probability of success in innovation. I’ve classified these variables into four sets: (1) taking root in disruption, (2) the necessary scope to succeed, (3) leveraging the right capabilities and (4) disrupting competitors, not customers.
Of course, building successful businesses is such a complicated process, involving subtle interdependencies among so many variables in dynamic systems, that we’re unlikely ever to make it perfectly predictable. But the more we can master these variables, the more we will be able to create new companies, products, processes and services that achieve what we hope to achieve.
Take Root in Disruption
The startling conclusion suggested by the research that led to my writing The Innovator’s Dilemma was that many successful companies stumble from prominence not because they’re badly managed but precisely because they are well managed. They listen to and satisfy the needs of their best customers, and they focus investments at the largest and most profitable tiers of their markets. Mastering these paradigms of good management gives established companies, as a group, an extraordinary track record in producing sustaining innovations that bring better products to established markets. It matters little whether the innovation is incrementally simple or radically difficult, as long as it enables good companies to make better products that they can sell for higher margins to their best customers in attractively sized markets. The companies that had led their industries in prior technologies led their industries in adopting new sustaining technologies in literally 100 percent of the cases we studied.
In contrast, the leading companies almost always were toppled when disruptive technologies emerged-products or services that weren’t as good as those already used in established markets. Disruptive innovations don’t initially perform well enough to be sold or used successfully in mainstream markets. But they have other attributes-most often simplicity, convenience and low cost-that appeal to a new, small and initially unattractive (to established firms) set of customers, who use them in new or low-end applications.
The chances a new company could become successful if its entry path was a sustaining strategy-trying to make a better product than the incumbents and selling it to the same customers-were about six percent in our study. The chances of success for firms that entered with a disruptive strategy were 33 percent. The disparity stems from the motivation and position of the leading firms. They have far more resources to throw at opportunities than entrants do. When newcomers attack customers and markets attractive to the leaders, the leaders overwhelm them.
All companies are burdened with “asymmetric” motivations in that they must move toward markets that promise higher profit margins and the most substantial and immediate growth and cannot move down market toward smaller opportunities and profit margins. When new entrants take root with customers in markets that are unattractive to the leaders, they are safer-and it has nothing to do with how much cash or proprietary technology they have. They are safe because the incumbents are motivated to ignore or even exit the very markets that the entrants are motivated to enter. Taking root in disruption, therefore, is the first condition that innovators need to meet to improve the probability of successfully creating a new growth business. If they cannot or do not do this, their odds of success are much smaller.
There are two tests to assess whether a market can be disrupted. At least one of these criteria must be met in order for an upstart to be disruptively successful. If a new growth business can meet both, the odds are even better.
1. Does the innovation enable less-skilled or less-wealthy customers to do for themselves things that only the wealthy or skilled intermediaries could previously do?
When an innovation fulfills this condition, even if it can’t do all the things existing offerings can, potential customers excluded from the market tend to be delighted. For example, many people loved the first personal computers, no matter how clunky the booting process and limited the software the machines could run, because the alternative to which they compared the PC wasn’t the minicomputer-it was no computer at all. Filling such a void reduces the capital commitments and technological achievements required for an innovation to become viable and creates new growth markets. I call the process of finding and nurturing these opportunities creative creation. After a technology takes root in new markets, and after new growth is created, disruption can invade the established market and destroy its leading firms.
Even if innovators succeed in cramming disruptive technology into an existing market application, the incumbents typically win. Digital photography, online consumer banking and hybrid-electric vehicles are examples of potentially disruptive technologies that were deployed in such a sustaining fashion. Billions were spent on these innovations to beat out already acceptable and habitual technology; little net growth resulted, as sales of the new products cannibalized sales of the old; and the industry leaders maintained their rule.
2. Does the innovation target customers at the low end of a market who don’t need all the functionality of current products? And does the business model enable the disruptive innovator to earn attractive returns at discount prices unattractive to the incumbents?
Wal-Mart, Dell Computer and Nucor are examples of disruptive companies that attacked the low ends of their markets with business models that allowed them to make money at discount prices. Wal-Mart started by selling brand-name products at prices 20 percent below department store prices and still earned attractive returns because it turned inventory over much more frequently. Such a disruptive strategy can create new growth businesses but does not create new markets or classes of consumers. It has a high probability of success because the reported profit margins of established companies typically improve if they get out of low-end, low-margin products and add in their stead high-margin products positioned in more-demanding market segments. By assaulting the low end of the market and then moving up, a new company attacks, tier by tier, the markets from which established competitors are motivated to exit.
Pick the Scope Needed to Succeed
The second set of variables that affects the probability that a new business venture will succeed relates to its degree of “integration.” Highly integrated companies make and sell their own proprietary components and products across a wide range of product lines or businesses. Nonintegrated companies outsource as much as possible to suppliers and partners and use modular, open systems and components. Which style is likely to be successful is determined by the conditions under which companies must compete as disruption occurs.
In markets where product functionality is not yet good enough, companies must compete by making better products. This typically means making products whose architecture is interdependent and proprietary, because competitive pressure compels engineers to fit the pieces of their systems together in ever more efficient ways in order to wring the best performance possible out of the available technology. Standardization of interfaces (meaning fewer degrees of design freedom) forces them to back away from the frontier of what is technologically possible-which spells competitive trouble when functionality is inadequate. This helps explain why IBM, General Motors, Apple Computer, RCA, Xerox and AT&T, as the most integrated firms during the not-good-enough era of their industries’ histories, became dominant competitors. Intel and Microsoft (raps about the latter’s supposed lack of innovation aside) have also dominated their pieces of the computer industry-compared to less integrated companies such as WordPerfect (now owned by Corel)-because their products have employed the sorts of proprietary, interdependent architectures that are necessary when pushing the frontier of what is possible. This also helps us understand why NTT DoCoMo, with its integrated strategy, has been so much more successful in providing mobile access to the Internet than nonintegrated American and European competitors who have sought to interface with each other through negotiated standards.
When the functionality of products has overshot what mainstream customers can use, however, companies must compete through improvements in speed to market, simplicity and convenience, and the ability to customize products to the needs of customers in ever smaller market niches. Here, competitive forces drive the design of modular products, in which the interfaces among components and subsystems are clearly specified. Ultimately, these coalesce as industry standards. Modular architectures help companies respond to individual customer needs and introduce new products faster by upgrading individual subsystems without having to redesign everything. Under these conditions (and only under these conditions), outsourcing titans like Dell and Cisco Systems can prosper-because modular architectures help them be fast, flexible and responsive.
Leverage the Right Capabilities
Innovations fail when managers attempt to implement them within organizations that are incapable of succeeding. Managers can determine the innovation limits of their organizations quite precisely by asking three questions: (1) Do I have the resources to succeed? (2) Will my organization’s processes facilitate success in this new effort? (3) Will my organization’s values allow employees to prioritize this innovation, given their other responsibilities?
Beyond technology, the resources that drive innovative success are managers and money. Corporate executives often tap managers who have strong records of success in the mainstream to manage the creation of new growth businesses. Such choices can be the kiss of death, however, because the challenges confronting managers in a disruptive enterprise-and the skills required to overcome them-are different from those that prevail in the core business. Many innovations fail because managers do not know what they do not know as they make and implement their plans. That is, they assume that the same strategies and customer needs that apply in mature, stable markets will apply in disruptive ventures. But this is not the case, and by making such assumptions, managers close themselves off from opportunities to discover what customers really find useful in new, disruptive products.
Innovators must avoid two common misconceptions in managing the other key resource, money. The first is that deep corporate pockets are an advantage when growing new businesses. They are not. Too much cash allows those running a new venture to follow a flawed strategy for too long. Having barely enough money forces the venture’s managers to adapt to the desires of actual customers, rather than those of the corporate treasury, when looking for ways to get money-and forces them to uncover a viable strategy more quickly.
The second misconception is that patience is a virtue-that innovation entails large losses for sustained periods prior to reaping the huge upside that comes from disruptive technologies. Innovators should be patient about the new venture’s size but impatient for profits. The mandate to be profitable forces the venture to zero in on a valid strategy. But when new ventures are forced to get big fast, they end up placing huge bets at a time when the right strategy simply cannot be known. In particular, they tend to target large, obvious, existing markets-and this condemns them to failure. Most of today’s envisioned business opportunities for wireless Internet access, for example, involve big applications such as stock-trading and multiplayer gaming that have already found homes on wired, desktop computers. Billions are being sunk into new wireless ventures committed to taking over these markets before innovators have a chance to learn what applications wireless is really best at delivering.
Resources such as technology, cash and technical talent tend to be flexible, in that they can be used for a wide array of purposes. Processes, however-the central element in our second question-are typically inflexible. Their purpose is not to adapt quickly but to get the same job done reliably, again and again. The fact that a process facilitates certain tasks means that it will not work well for very different tasks. Failure is frequently rooted in the forced use of habitual but inappropriate processes for doing market research, strategic planning and budgeting.
Sony, for example, was history’s most successful disruptor. Between 1950 and 1980 it introduced 12 bona fide disruptive technologies that created exciting new markets and ultimately dethroned industry leaders-everything from radios and televisions to VCRs and the Walkman. Between 1980 and 1997, however, the company did not introduce a single disruptive innovation. Sony continued to produce sustaining innovations in its product businesses, of course. But even the new businesses that it created with its PlayStation and Vaio notebook computer were great but late entries into already established markets.
What drove Sony’s shift from a disruptive to a sustaining innovation strategy? Prior to 1980, all new product launch decisions were made by cofounder Akio Morita and a trusted team of associates. They never did market research, believing that if markets did not exist they could not be analyzed. Their process for assessing new opportunities relied on personal intuition. In the 1980s Morita withdrew from active management in order to be more involved in Japanese politics. The company consequently began hiring marketing and product-planning professionals who brought with them data-intensive, analytical processes of doing market research. Those processes were very good at uncovering unmet customer needs in existing product markets. But making the intuitive bets required to launch disruptive businesses became impossible.
A company’s values-the focus of question three-determine the necessity of spinning out separate organizations for new ventures. Values are even less flexible than resources. Everyone in an organization-executives to sales force-must put a premium on the type of business that helps the company make money given its existing cost structure. If a new venture doesn’t target order sizes, price points and margins that are more attractive than other opportunities on the organization’s plate, it won’t get priority resources; it will languish and ultimately fail.
Nor is it just the values of the innovating company that matter, because suppliers and distributors have values too, and they must put the highest priorities on opportunities that help them make money. This is why, with almost no exceptions, disruptive innovations take root in free-standing value networks-with new sales forces, distributors and retailing channels.
Disrupt Competitors, Not Customers
The fourth factor in successful innovation is minimizing the need for customers to reorder their lives. If an innovation helps customers do things they are already trying to do more simply and conveniently, it has a higher probability of success. If it makes it easier for customers to do something they weren’t trying to do anyway, it will fail. Put differently, innovators should try to disrupt their competitors, never their customers.
The best way to understand what customers are actually trying to do, as opposed to what they say they want to do, is to watch them. For example, when interviewed by the college textbook industry, students say they would welcome the ability to probe more deeply into topics of interest that textbooks just touch on. In response, publishers have invested substantial sums to make richer information available on CDs and Web sites. But few students actually use these innovations, and little growth has resulted. Why? Because what most students really are trying to do is avoid reading textbooks at all. They say they would like to delve more deeply into their subjects. But what they really do is put off reading until the last possible minute-and then cram.
To make it simpler and more convenient for students to do what they already are trying to do, a publisher could create an online facility called Cramming. Like all disruptive technologies, it would take root in a low-end market: the least conscientious students. Semester after semester, Cramming would then improve as a new “cramming-aid” growth business, without affecting textbook sales. Conscientious students would continue to purchase textbooks. At some point, however, learning the material online would be so much easier and less expensive that, tier by tier, students would stop buying texts. This path of innovation has a much higher chance of success than a direct assault that pits digital texts against conventional textbooks.
The observed probabilities of success in innovation are low. But these statistics stem from the sum of sustaining and disruptive strategies, many of which are attempted in organizations whose resources, processes and values render them incapable of succeeding. Many innovators draw lessons from observing other successful companies in very different circumstances and attempt to succeed with just one or a few links in a chain of interdependent values. And many fail after assuming that what customers say they want to do is what they actually would do.
Hence, the observed probabilities of success don’t necessarily reflect what the true likelihood of success can be, if the critical variables in the complex and dynamic process of innovation are understood and managed effectively. Indeed, success may not be as difficult to achieve as it has seemed.
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SecurityTech News
Sony tries to fight back against hackers, new threats incoming
By Ananth Talam December 12, 2014
Sony Pictures may not be in the position indolently while its corporate data is being spread all over the internet, following the shocking hack of its servers in late November.
According to a reports and rumors which say two anonymous sources that the company is using Amazon Web Services servers in Tokyo and Singapore to execute a DDoS (denial of service) attack on the servers’ contribution its corporate data. A DoS attack generally uses many servers to cloud another server with data, rendering it slow or completely not viable.
It’s hard-hitting to tell if Sony Pictures is really using such an attack, and the company would not confirm it yet. It’s probable, although: A similar tactic which was used in the Napster days, when entertainment groups hired professional companies to slow down downloads of popular copyrighted files, daunting people from trying to illegally obtain such files.
If this is true, it will definitely sound like a pretty anxious move by Sony. On the internet, once the rat is out of the bag, it’s very hard to control the spread of information as it was proven in the recent leak of celebrity nude photos in September.
Sony is dealing this attack at its best, while a lot of the torrent files leading to Sony data were removed from the respective torrent sites that held them. One of the latest files from the Sony hack only took a couple of minutes to download; the files were kept so handily.
Re/Code’s report claims that hackers are thwarting Sony’s attacks by using a different type of file for the newer leaks. But we’ve tried downloading using one of the older torrent files, and the result was the same — we had the data within minutes.
If Sony really is using counter steps against hackers that purloin its data, it’s not that shocking: It’s perhaps doing all it can to stop the leaking more. Unluckily for Sony, making a download process annoying for someone wanting to download a Metallica album is very diverse from trying to stop a hacker group or a rival from getting corporate data that’s (was) much out in the open to all.
The Guardians of Peace, the hacker group that attacked Sony’s servers, has been time after time releasing new stuff of Sony’s corporate data in the last ten days. The data included Sony’s unreleased movies, financial info, scripts for and personal data of business execs and celebrities.
THE LATEST MESSAGE FROM THE ‘GUARDIANS OF PEACE’ HACKERS
We have already given our clear demand to the management team of SONY, however, they have refused to accept.
It seems that you think everything will be well, if you find out the attacker, while no reacting to our demand.
We are sending you our warning again.
Do carry out our demand if you want to escape us.
And, Stop immediately showing the movie of terrorism which can break the regional peace and cause the War!
You, SONY & FBI, cannot find us.
We are perfect as much.
The destiny of SONY is totally up to the wise reaction & measure of SONY.
Ananth Talam
Ananth Talam is a professional blogger, gamer and content developer who develops creative content based on technology, human emotions and entertainment by day. With coffee running through his veins, he enthusiastically battles each day, two shots at a time.
Niketh says:
Can I get those torrent files? Please?
Ananth Talam says:
https://www.technotification.com/2014/12/sony-tries-to-fight-back-against-hackers.html#prettyPhoto/2/
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Cisco Live 2017: Chuck Robbins and Tim Cook discuss iOS 11 security, AR, mobile devices, and cat videos
by Teena Maddox in Mobility on June 27, 2017, 7:14 AM PST
An onstage chat between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins involved the importance of security in the enterprise and what future plans are in store for the two tech giants.
How Cisco will help Apple keep its iOS devices secure At Cisco Live 2017, CEO Chuck Robbins discussed how Cisco is addressing security at the network layer, and integrating this into Apple devices to provide higher levels of security for enterprise users.
At Cisco Live 2017, CEO Chuck Robbins introduced a surprise guest, Apple CEO Tim Cook. The duo discussed everything from augmented reality to iOS 11 and the importance of security in the network.
Robbins introduced Cook to a crowd of 28,000 during his keynote address at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, and said that Cisco and Apple will have a much deeper partnership in the coming years. Cisco and Apple have already been partners for two years, but will now push farther into the enterprise together.
"For those of you that have known Apple for a long time, the whole premise behind the company is to make the best products that change the world and improve things," Cook said. "We saw a confluence of things coming together in the enterprise. For one, maybe forward-looking, forward-thinking CIOs are giving their employees the ability to decide what devices they want to use; whether it was smart phones or tablets or PCs. There was a pull there into the enterprise for us which is fantastic."
Cook said he also saw enterprise users spending a lot of money on products that lacked a strong user experience. "We thought we could bring Apple's legendary ease of use and simplicity to the enterprise and really change the way people work," Cook said. "With those two things coming together, now we believe we can provide a much more secure device because of the way our systems work, underlying architecture, as well as our ability to update devices and sort of own the silicon all the way through to the software. We felt we could do something that would become important. We had no idea at the time how important security would become."
SEE: Cisco Live 2017: Artificial intelligence and machine learning will herald in the next era of networking (TechRepublic)
Cook also talked about the iOS 11 developer release earlier this month. The public beta with integrated augmented reality is now available for download, "so you can get your hands on it and begin thinking about what AR means to your enterprise," Cook said. "This is one of the things I am so excited about for both consumer and enterprise. There are also a significant number of security enhancements. We believe that with every release, we need to make security better and better because the hacking community is getting, well, the hacking community aren't hackers anymore. It's a sophisticated enterprise, right?"
The iOS 11 beta includes many new features, Cook said. "The fast lane that we worked on together for iOS last year was brought to the Mac this year. We are excited about that. The things we worked on together with configuring and encrypting DNS, sort of blocking these phishing emails that all of us are getting tons of everyday, and filtering content for security reasons. These kind of things built right in. There are some simple things that go to this user experience that I talked about like the stuff that we worked on together with WebEx and Spark so that with one tap on your calendar, you're connecting."
Tim Cook at Cisco Live 2017.
Image: Teena Maddox/TechRepublic
Cook also noted the loss of productivity so many companies experience during meetings, when it takes several minutes just to get connected.
The ease of deploying features relative to employee service with an iOS fast lane will be improved with the development capabilities in the new Cisco portfolio, Robbins said. "Also, I think, there are some WiFi analytics that also fit within what we're thinking about," he added.
="The whole idea behind the work that we're doing together is that you should be in control over the cat videos that are being watched in the office site versus the critical business application, and you think about the difficulties people have just connecting or staying on Wi-Fi, and the prioritization there and ability to pick your stuff quickly," Cook said. "We got a whole new device management system in iOS 11 as well that made rolling out multiple devices simple."
Companies will never be able to achieve the realized benefit of the billions of devices connected if they don't bring improved security measures to the enterprise, Robbins said.
Robbins asked Cook to comment on the opportunities that currently exist to innovate in the security space. Cook acknowledged that the cybersecurity threats "are just going nuts. ""They are really exponential and it's not the guy in the basement any longer," Cook said. "It is a sophisticated enterprise. Everyday you read the news or whatever, there's another one and it's massive. It's financial fraud, it's things that affect our public safety. You get this going on and on."
Cook continued, "We know that there's a lot of people buying site security insurance. Just the market itself is getting heated up. As you can guess, it's difficult to conclude how to price this. Because the firms have to assess the culpabilities, the risks and so forth. The thinking that we share here is that if your enterprise, if your company is using Cisco and Apple, that the combination of these should make that insurance cost significantly less for you than it would if you were using some other personal network side, and the other operating system ... This is something that we're going to spend some energy on. You should reap that benefit. Your company should reap that benefit because you are safer. There will be more on that coming out, right?"
Robbins said, "When we had our session, we were talking about how quickly we should think about integrating the security aspects of our portfolios." He said that Cisco will be getting more deeply involved in these types of initiatives, and there will be more information on that in the future.
Apple CEO Tim Cook at the Cisco Live 2017 keynote.
Three takeaways for TechRepublic readers
Apple will be focusing more on the enterprise and the security of devices with its upcoming iOS 11 public release.
The enterprise should get reduced insurance costs if using Cisco and Apple together to combat security issues.
Cisco will be getting more involved in security aspects of mobile devices and there will be future announcements along those lines involving its partnership with Apple.
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Election Tech: Big data identifies the 7 biggest media trends of the presidential election
by Dan Patterson in Big Data on March 18, 2016, 10:14 AM PST
Every business can use big data sentiment analysis tools to reveal key insights about emerging trends. Here's what TechRepublic learned about media coverage of the presidential campaign.
Sentiment analysis of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. | Image: OpenText
The power of big data is undeniable. Yet for most people understanding the raw numbers produced by big data can be like trying to understand a foreign language. Big data's big promise to provide deep insight about behavior and relationships is worthless without proper translation tools.
Collecting data is vital for modern SMBs and enterprise companies, but deciphering how raw numbers can lead to better decision-making is just as important. OpenText is a platform that harvests, stores, and makes massive piles of information understandable and relevant to the layperson.
READ: Get ready for big data's wild ride (Tech Pro Research story)
OpenText crunches numbers to help users understand sentiment of media content by performing "unstructured data analysis methodology," said Mark Gamble, OpenText's Director of Technical Marketing. The platform harvests data from a variety of sources ranging from social media sites to traditional news websites. Using an internal tool called InfoFusion, OpenText processes the raw data--connections between people and names, places, and popular topics--to derive sentiment. Users can define variables, and mountains of information is then simplified and displayed on human-readable dashboards using a JavaScript API.
The cloud-based analytics tool is used by enterprise and SMBs to test theories about products and markets. Visualizing big buckets of information using relatable language and simple charts helps managers make better data-driven decisions, said Gamble.
Campaign media coverage. | Image: OpenText
During the election cycle TechRepublic is reporting on how business can learn from how presidential campaigns use big data, traditional, and social media. The OpenText Election Tracker tool allowed us to monitor and learn about the relationship between media coverage and individual campaigns.
Here are the seven biggest campaign media trends of the primary season.
In the 72 hours preceding this week's primary news outlets wrote 4,574 stories that discuss the election or candidates. Over 55% of those stories were had a negative tone, according to the sentiment analysis tool.
'Ohio' was the most popular state keyword mentioned by media companies, and 'delegate,' 'Kasich,' and 'voters' were the top trending topics.
Media mentions of Ted Cruz dropped significantly just prior to the March 15th election. In fact, Cruz was the least mentioned of all major candidates. The last time he received this little press was August 30, 2015. Unsurprisingly, Donald Trump was mentioned by the media twice as often as any other candidate.
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On primary day Hillary Clinton received only 390 media mentions, and nearly 20% of those mentions contained negative sentiment. Approximately 30% of Donald Trump's media mentions were negative.
Sentiment trends for Clinton and Trump shifted from negative to neutral just after the March 15th primary.
Over the course of the campaign the press and candidates have flirted with a number of issues, but 'crime' and 'foreign policy' consistently remained the top two topics.
The media companies covering the campaign most heavily in the 72 hours before the primary were Business Insider, Mashable, and the Huffington Post.
Topical media mentions. | Image: OpenText
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AMD delays FreeSync for CrossFire systems
By Tim Schiesser on May 1, 2015, 8:45
Earlier this year we were impressed with AMD's FreeSync technology, which allows the refresh rate of a compatible monitor to smoothly vary and synchronize with the fluctuating frame rates of video games. However at the time of launch, FreeSync was restricted to just single-GPU configurations, with AMD promising to release a multi-GPU driver sometime in April.
April has now come and gone, which has led to AMD officially delaying the release of a FreeSync driver for CrossFire systems. There is no word when the driver will be available, but the company will "continue to develop and test this solution in accordance with our stringent quality standards, and we will provide another update when it is ready for release."
This news is disappointing for those out there with powerful multi-GPU setups wanting to make the most of high-end FreeSync monitors such as BenQ's XL2730Z. While a G-Sync equivalent panel is more expensive, Nvidia has supported their variable refresh technology on multi-GPU SLI setups for quite some time now.
Nvidia also supports multi-display G-Sync Surround setups, which is another feature AMD is yet to support with FreeSync. Running games on a triple-display Eyefinity setup can be just as demanding as 4K, and it's in these demanding scenarios where FreeSync and G-Sync can make the most difference.
While both triple-display and multi-GPU setups are relatively niche in the gaming market, hopefully AMD will add FreeSync support for both of these setups in the coming months, ahead of the launch of new flagship graphics cards.
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Woman asphyxiated in online sex game was unlawfully killed, inquest hears
Hope Barden Credit: PA
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26 June 2019 • 11:39pm
Staffordshire Police
A woman who died as she earned money during an online sex role-play game was unlawfully killed, an inquest has ruled. Hope Barden, 21, worked as a carer for people with learning disabilities but received extra income through webcam pornography.
She was discovered dead by her flatmate last year and tests revealed asphyxiation killed her.
The Staffordshire inquest heard that she had been performing online sex acts for Jerome Dangar, 45, a pub landlord from Cornwall.
He had encouraged her to engage in what her family called increasingly “degrading and dangerous” sexual acts over three months.
Police said a charge of manslaughter, was considered against Dangar before he died in prison this year following a conviction over extreme pornography.
The inquest was told police arrested Dangar two months after Miss Barden was discovered unresponsive at home in Burton upon Trent.
He was separately convicted of having extreme pornographic images in January and jailed for 15 months while the investigation continued.
Detectives had discovered evidence showing that Dangar was online while mental health degree graduate Miss Barden died, but he made no attempt to raise the alarm.
Dangar was then found dead in his prison cell in April.
Andrew Haigh, the senior coroner for South Staffordshire, concluded the carer was unlawfully killed.
Following the hearing, Miss Barden’s mother, Kate, issued a statement saying: “Hope was a beautiful, intelligent young woman. She had paid work in the area as a carer for people with learning disabilities.
“Hope had been earning extra money working in the online adult film industry. Unregulated, this industry serves no one except those who wish to perpetrate violence against women.”
Det Insp John Quilty, of Staffordshire Police, said: “The death of Dangar ultimately prevented prosecutors from charging him in connection with Hope’s death as a result of sexually related role-play.
“This type of online sexual activity is extremely dangerous and the repeated persuasion and dangerous requests that Dangar placed on Hope ultimately led to her death.
“The tragic death of Hope, and the potential consequences for Dangar, should send a strong deterrent message to those who engage in such dangerous sexual acts and make requests of others whilst online anywhere in the UK.”
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Printing the future of prosthetics
By Emily Offit 03/05/15 1:06am
The circuit board detects pressure on sensor chips that are used to convey the sense of touch to a user.
Credit: Esther Jou
Five Engineering seniors are changing the life of an 8-year-old boy while revolutionizing the field of 3-D printed prosthetics for their senior project.
Matthew, called “Matty” by his friends and family, is a dolphin-loving third grader who lost his left arm from the elbow down to cancer at a young age.
“He is strong and determined and does everything he puts his mind to,” said Maura Walshok, Matty’s occupational therapist, in an email. “He is also one of the sweetest and most compassionate kids you will ever meet.”
Team members Matthew Lisle, Adrian Lievano, Aadithya Prakash, Steven Xing and Freddy Hernandez combined their skills of mechanical and electrical engineering to 3-D print Matty a new prosthetic arm, which they call BionUX, which stands for Bionic Upper Extremity.
Although Matty is a huge sports fanatic and even pitches for his baseball team, the engineers hope to help Matty with a few tasks that his disability has prevented him from doing, like riding a bike or holding down the paper on which he is writing.
“It’s the things that you never realized were so important,” Lisle said. “But when you previously didn’t have that ability to do something before and now you do, that’s a big deal.”
The BionUX arm is pioneering new techniques in the field of prosthetics. 3-Dhyphen printing the arm allows for a customized fit and a lower price point. The team has also integrated complex electronics to allow for sensory feedback, which could provide Matty with a sense of touch.
The arm works by attaching sensors in the prosthetic fingers to the skin on the upper arm of the wearer. The goal is that when Matty touches something, he will be able to feel a similar sensory experience in the brain as if his hand were actually touching it.
“Other 3-Dhyphen printed prosthetics are passive with no motors or electronics,” Lievano said. “This is a huge step up from preliminary prosthetics and a tangent from the most expensive ones.”
The team met Matty and began working on their project with the help of several experts in the field, including prosthetist Alberto Esquenazi of Advanced Arm Dynamics, a company specializing in fitting amputees with technologically advanced upper arm prostheses.
“The goal is to try and allow individuals to do more things on their own and be more independent,” Esquenazi said. “We also try to work with them so that they don’t end up injuring their remaining arm.”
Walsh, who has worked with Matty since he was an infant, hopes that the arm will help him gain confidence and even more acceptance among his peers.
“Even since we began talking about him getting the arm, so many of his peers are interested and have great questions about it,” Walsh said in an email.
“This makes him cooler and half robotic,” Lievano added. “He loves it.”
This soon-to-graduate team is not stopping at helping Matty. Lisle explained that they have applied to several competitions, hoping to receive grant money that would allow them to continue their work in advancing this new field of prostheses.
“There are a lot of hobbyists involved and not as many qualified experts [in 3-Dhyphen printing],” Lievano said. “There is potential in recruiting more design engineers to orchestrate a larger effort.”
A previous version of this article referred to Aadithya Prakash as Prathik Prakash. The DP regrets the error.
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Pupatello to launch Ontario leadership bid; Matthews bows out
The swearing in ceremony of the new Ontario Liberal Cabinet. The ceremony took part in the Legislature at Queens Park. Sandra Pupatello, Economic Development and Trade,meets the media after the ceremony.
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Karen Howlett
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Published November 7, 2012 Updated May 9, 2018
Sandra Pupatello, a former member of Premier Dalton McGuinty's cabinet, will officially jump into the race to lead the Liberal Party and become the next premier of Ontario on Thursday.
Ms. Pupatello, whose name has been mentioned frequently as a possible successor to Mr. McGuinty, plans to hold a news conference at Ryerson University in Toronto, Jim Maclean, one of her advisers, confirmed to The Globe and Mail.
She joins two other members of Mr. McGuinty's cabinet – Kathleen Wynne and Glen Murray. A third member, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Charles Sousa, is set to launch his bid on Saturday.
Several other senior cabinet ministers have already bowed out. After playing coy on her leadership aspirations, Health Minister Deb Matthews announced on Wednesday that she was best suited to her current job.
Ms. Matthews endured months of scandal over the air ambulance service Ornge but is still considered a cabinet heavyweight.
"I have decided not to seek the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party," she told Health Achieve, a conference of health-care leaders in Toronto. "After much thought, I've decided that the biggest contribution I can make is to stay right where I am."
With Ms. Matthews, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and Energy Minister Chris Bentley out, Ms. Pupatello and Ms. Wynne are emerging as the front-runners.
Ms. Pupatello, 50, has the support of Mr. Duncan – the two Windsor natives are long-time friends. She plans to make the economy central to her campaign. With the minority Liberal government facing the possibility of defeat soon, she said in an earlier interview, the focus needs to be returned to the province's financial situation.
Ms. Wynne, 59, is pledging to repair the governing Liberals' tattered relations with teachers and scrap plans to impose wage freezes on public-sector workers. She said at her campaign launch on Monday that she would try to reach more negotiated settlements with public-sector workers if she becomes premier, making the need for legislation "moot." A legislated wage freeze is in place for teachers.
Ms. Wynne has the support of several caucus colleagues, including Labour Minister Linda Jeffrey and backbenchers David Zimmer and Michael Coteau. Former Liberal house leader Monique Smith is also endorsing her leadership.
Ms. Pupatello spent 16 years in government as the MPP for Windsor West and was a member of Mr. McGuinty's cabinet from the time the Liberals took office in 2003.
She did not seek re-election in 2011, and has been director of business and global markets at PricewaterhouseCoopers during the past year, a particularly tumultuous time for the Liberals. This allows her to distance herself from the government's fight with doctors and teachers and scandals over the province's air ambulance service and two cancelled gas plants.
With Mr. Duncan out of the running, a high-profile group of backroom Liberals has lined up behind his fellow Windsorite, Ms. Pupatello.
Mr. Maclean is a former director of communications for Mr. McGuinty.
Ms. Pupatello is expected to run as a relatively centre-right candidate against her more left-leaning contender, Ms. Wynne. Ms. Matthews is also perceived to be on the left of the political spectrum.
Mr. Matthews told reporters after her speech that she intended to stand again for election, but wouldn't tip her hand which leadership candidate she might support.
She insisted that the negative press around Ornge played no role in her decision to skip the race and that the scandal was "not a factor" among those she consulted about a possible run.
"I fixed the problems at Ornge," she said. "There were serious problems at Ornge and I fixed them in a very decisive way. Completely new leadership, new focus at Ornge. So, if anything, it demonstrated that I could turn around an organization like Ornge when it needed turning around."
The Liberal Party will choose a new leader on the weekend of Jan. 25 to replace Mr. McGuinty, who is resigning after nine years in office.
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Tuesday 17 July, 2018
Young Designer winners announced at Jacobs the Jewellers
Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust, together with sponsors the Goldsmiths’ Centre and HS Walsh, announced the winners of the fourth year of the annual Young Designer Competition.
The three-week long competition closed this week with the winners announced and a demonstration in a packed shop at Reading-based Jacobs the Jewellers. In-competition designers were joined by the Mayor of Reading, Councillor Debs Edwards; Chris Oliver, Head of Professional Training at the Goldsmiths centre; Andrew Wilgress, HS Walsh; Penelope Makower, Principal and Oliver Makower, Vice-principal of Bishopsland; Ian, Adrienne and Adam Jacobs as well as enthusiastic Jacobs customers.
Esme Tanner, Takuya Kamiyama, Abigail Asher and Yirong Zhu demonstrated the hand skills of granulation, raising and punching, chain making and enamelling in front of the eager crowd and several items by world-renowned silversmith Gerald Benney, on loan from Reading Borough Council’s civic collection, were visible in a rare public showing. The event also participated in local arts organisation Jelly’s annual Open for Art cultural programme, a firmly established event in Reading.
Five young Bishopsland designers - Abigail Asher, Takuya Kamiyama, Naomi Scott, Esme Tanner and Yirong Zhu took part in the exciting Young Designer Competition held at Jacobs from 19th June – 6th July. Each participant showcased an item of silver as well as a piece of jewellery. Over the three-week period, visitors to the store voted for their favourite jewellery design as well as their preferred silver object. Dedicated customers and first-time visitors were captivated by the novel and stylish designs. The competition attracted a record number of public votes – over 250 votes were cast, the results were as follows:
Esme Tanner with “Wiggle necklace”
Takuya Kamiyama with “Pair of beakers”
The winners each received £350 worth of vouchers to spend on tools or materials to help establish their careers in the jewellery and silver industry plus a framed presentation certificate.
Adam Jacobs, owner of Jacobs the Jewellers commented “I’m delighted with this year’s competition and thank the gang for their efforts in creating another set of standout designs. Thank you to the Bishopsland team, our co-sponsors and customers for their continued interest and support."
Oliver Makower, Vice Principal, Bishopsland was equally happy, "This is a very special competition which gives Bishopsland’s young talented emerging silversmiths and jewellers the opportunity to experience exhibiting their work in a local high-quality retail environment. Combined with the public vote it’s an invaluable experience for them."
Peter Taylor, Director, The Goldsmiths Centre said: “The Trustees of the Goldsmiths’ Centre are delighted to have had the opportunity to support this showcase for Bishopsland at Jacobs the Jewellers. All of the participants are to be congratulated on producing pieces that have sparked the public’s imagination, we wish them every success in the future.”
Andrew Willgress, representing HS Walsh commented: “Glad to be involved with this fantastic project which promotes the future of the trade”.
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PTC’s ‘The Graduate’ achieves highest honors
BANGOR – Here’s to you, Penobscot Theatre Company.
For the first show of its 45th season, PTC presents the Maine premiere of “The Graduate,” directed by Bari Newport. The play was adapted by Terry Johnson from the novel of the same name, written by Charles Webb, as well as the screenplay, written by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham.
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Hair to absurdity – ‘Shear Madness’
BANGOR – Local theatergoers are being asked to pitch in and solve a hilarious whodunit.
Penobscot Theatre Company’s latest production is “Shear Madness,” adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan from Paul Portner’s “Scherenschnitt.” It’s a freewheeling comic mystery – one that makes great demands of both its cast and its audience – and it’s running at the Bangor Opera House through July 8.
Hair apparent! - Former PTC artistic director returns to helm “Shear Madness”
BANGOR – A former Penobscot Theatre Company stalwart has returned to Bangor to bring a long-beloved theatrical experience to life on the Bangor Opera House stage.
Former PTC artistic director Scott R.C. Levy has made his way back to the Queen City to direct a production of “Shear Madness,” adapted from a 1963 German murder mystery by Paul Portner by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan. The madcap and improvisational comedy is one of the longest running nonmusical plays in the world, having been running nonstop in Boston since January of 1980. The PTC production is scheduled to run from June 14 through July 8.
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PTC's ‘The Spitfire Grill’ is cooking with gas
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company has cooked up another crowd pleaser.
PTC’s “The Spitfire Grill” – with music and book by James Valcq and lyrics and book by Fred Alley – is currently running at the Bangor Opera House. Based on the 1996 Lee David Zlotoff film of the same name, the production – directed by Dominick Varney with musical direction by William Shuler – runs through May 13.
It’s the story of a young woman adrift in life who seeks a place to call home. Having almost randomly selected a small town in Wisconsin as her destination, she arrives to discover a slowly dying place populated largely by closed minds. But as time passes, she finds friendships unlike any she’s ever had before – friendships that may ultimately be threatened by looming shadows of the past.
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Penobscot Theatre Company announces new executive director
BANGOR - Penobscot Theatre Company's board of directors is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive director, John Hedges of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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More than skin deep – ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’
BANGOR – The title intrigues you first: from an aphorism attributed to Einstein, concluding “beauty dies and fades away, but ugly holds its own.” It is a familiar sentiment skewed sideways; a refraction, a sliver of broken mirror. A pretty rhyme for a vaguely malignant reminder, and your first indication that you are intended to witness cruelty entwined with kindness, pain with beauty.
“Ugly Lies the Bone” is still making a name for playwright Lindsey Ferrentino: appearing Off-Broadway, garnering a New York Times Critics’ Pick and eventually playing at the National Theatre of London. Its Maine premiere at Penobscot Theatre Company further emphasizes that this specific story of a single family in Titusville, Florida is universally relevant.
But “specific” should not be confused with “small.” How can one play encompass so many variations on what it means to heal? Its scope and complexity make significant demands of its artistic team and audience alike.
‘Ugly Lies the Bone’ brings VR from screen to stage
BANGOR – Something remarkable is taking shape at the Bangor Opera House.
Penobscot Theatre Company is mounting its latest production – “Ugly Lies the Bone,” written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by PTC Artistic Director Bari Newport – starting this weekend and running through April 1. It is a show that promises to be unlike anything PTC has ever done – and unlike anything many area theatergoers have ever seen.
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BANGOR – Many theatre patrons probably don’t associate Jeff Daniels with the stage. You might think of his Emmy-winning turn in HBO’s “The Newsroom,” one of his various Golden Globe-nominated roles or appearances in notable films - yes, even “Dumb and Dumber.”
But he’s also recently received a Tony nomination for Broadway’s “Blackbird,” and in his home state of Michigan, he’s known as the founder of the Purple Rose Theatre Company, where he wrote and produced “Escanaba in da Moonlight.”
'Beauty and the Beast' more than skin deep
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company is inviting audiences to be their guests this holiday season as they bring to life a beloved musical version of a classic tale.
When your old buddy is Buddy
A face familiar to some local patrons of the arts – the ones with long memories – is currently the centerpiece of a beloved holiday musical extravaganza.
Erik Gratton plays Buddy the Elf, the title character in the national touring production of “Elf: The Musical,” based on the 2003 Will Ferrell movie of the same name. The show is currently in Boston at the Wang Theatre in the Boch Center, running through December 10. After that, “Elf” lands in New York City, where it will play The Theater at Madison Square Garden December 13-29.
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The Mix / Mental Health / Eating Disorders / Having an eating disorder at university
Having an eating disorder at university
It can be hard enough living with an eating disorder when you're surrounded by family and friends, but what happens if you're struggling with one at university? We spoke to eating disorder expert, Una Foye.
You don't have to go through it alone.
How common are eating disorders at university?
It’s hard to say but, in 2013, the eating disorder charity Beat spoke to 200 university students who had eating disorders. The charity found that 32% of the students were diagnosed after moving away to university.
What if you already have an eating disorder before going to university?
The transition of moving away and the new independence it gives you can be a struggle – for example, there’s often no one to help you manage your eating habits. This is something that your family, friends or doctors at home may have been helping you with. It’s likely that you’ll be moving away from these established support networks when you start university.
Alongside this, the possible stresses of university, including deadlines and a new social life, could also put a lot of pressure on you.
It can be tricky to find new means of support but this doesn’t have to be the case. Your university should have a student support service where you can seek help with your wellbeing. It’s also worth signing up to your local doctor and making them aware of your situation.
But what about those who were fine before university and now suddenly… aren’t?
Eating disorders often build up slowly and derive from many factors in a person’s life. The most confident person can struggle with their mental health just as much as a self-conscious person.
In fact, Una Foye, a mental health researcher with a PhD in eating disorders, says: “Eating disorders are more likely to affect high achieving individuals.” The pressure of having to achieve often in a bigger, alien environment can sometimes be the trigger.
However, Una also says that it’s important to remember that “eating disorders don’t discriminate”. You never know what someone else is going through.
Why might someone develop an eating disorder at uni?
There are many factors that can culminate in an eating disorder. Some may struggle with confidence, self-esteem, pressure or stress and an eating disorder may develop as a coping mechanism.
“There is also the freedom to engage in disordered eating behaviours because you are in control of your cooking and mealtimes,” Una says. “If you are vulnerable to an eating disorder the transition to adult life at university means it can be very easy to spiral.”
I think I’m struggling
If you think you’re struggling with your own eating disorder then it’s great that you’re reading this and searching for support. That’s a big first step.
The next step would be to see your GP or, if you don’t feel able to, get in contact with a charity such as Beat who can support you.
Don’t let your eating disorder dictate your future and don’t let it put you off going to university. There is support out there.
Someone I know is struggling and I’m far away
The best thing you can do is keep talking to them. Keeping up contact can ensure they know that someone is there for them and could even encourage them to reach out to you.
If you feel able to bring it up with them, do it gently. “They might deny things or get angry at you,” says Una. “This is normal but it’s important not to get angry back at them.”
You could send them links to Beat so they can reach out discreetly in their own time. Ultimately, you can’t fix someone’s eating disorder and you’re not expected to. All you can do is be the best, supportive friend or family member you can be.
How could this all be prevented?
Be sure to have support networks in place. Organise weekly (or even daily) catch ups with family and friends, sign up with your local doctor and know where to go within your university for support.
Always be open with your emotions – with others and yourself. Whether it’s talking to a friend, doctor, university lecturer or someone here at The Mix. Catching any unusual thoughts early can stop anything more serious in its tracks.
Beat help people overcome eating disorders through helplines, online support and self-help groups. Call 0808 801 0677 or, if you're under 18, call their Youthline on 0808 801 0711.
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OnePlus TV, OnePlus 7T series confirmed to launch in India on September 26
By: The Mobile Indian network, New Delhi Last updated : September 17, 2019 8:58 am
OnePlus has started sending press invites for the launch of the OnePlus TV and OnePlus 7T series on September 26 at 5 PM IST in New Delhi.
We knew that the OnePlus TV and 7T series is launching this month and it will be available first in India. OnePlus has now officially announced that the OnePlus TV and OnePlus 7T series will debut at an event in Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi on September 26. The phones will be available on Amazon India as it has now started teasing the launch on its portal.
OnePlus has started sending press invites for the launch of the OnePlus TV and OnePlus 7T series on September 26 at 5 PM IST in New Delhi. The company has revealed that it will stream the event online on OnePlus.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. The company has disclosed that the OnePlus 7T will come with a 90hz display.
At the same time, OnePlus has also confirmed that the OnePlus 7T Series will globally launch on October 10 at 4 PM BST.
Tickets for the events in Delhi and London will be available from September 20 at 10 AM IST on OnePlus.in.
Speaking about the announcement, OnePlus Founder Pete Lau said “OnePlus always strives to deliver the best technology in the world, including the best ‘Fast and Smooth’ experience possible. Our users’ wants are at the core of our innovation. We are holding launch events to share the products, witness their experience and hear their thoughts firsthand. We also like to give our fans a special surprise that is unique for each region”.
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Specs of the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro leaked last week. The OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to feature a 6.65-inch Fluid AMOLED QuadHD+ display with a resolution of 3100×1440 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate, 516 PPI pixel density and HDR10+ support. The phone will be powered by a 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset with Adreno 640, 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
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The Sunday Giveaway: Two Tickets to Forever Dusty!
Dusty Springfield is the latest pop star to make it to a New York Theatrical stage in what some people would call a jukebox musical.
But not me!
Forever Dusty isn’t a jukebox musical . . . which I’ve always defined as a musical with a made-up plot and pre-existing music as its score. Forever Dusty is a bio-musical . . . as it uses Dusty’s tunes to tell her own story. Good Vibrations? Jukebox musical. Jersey Boys? Bio-musical (which is why it was so much more effective).
Regardless of what you call it . . . we’re gonna let one of you see it . . . for free!
Here’s how you can win two tickets to the Off-Broadway production of Forever Dusty:
Whose story would you like to see told in a bio-musical? Me? I’ve always wanted a Carpenters tuner. What about you? The Beatles? The Who? The guy who sang “Rock Me Amadeus?”
Comment with your answer below and you’ll be auto entered to win.
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Fleetwood Mac! Not only is the music fantastic and popular, their history is ripe with drama. So many lineup changes, romances, break ups, passionate onstage performances. And their music reflects a lot of that drama so its practically already written.
Fran Leonardis says:
I think that the life and times of Frank Sinatra would make a helluva a bio musical. Start with the early days in Hoboken. Show his Mother and how she had to work and more or less knew every politician in Hoboken. How he got his start singing in saloons and then moved up to play nite clubs and then become the legend he is today. All of his loves, his friend, his political connections, his mob connection. Yeah, I think people would line up to buy tix. I know I would!
Cat Stevens. Controversial, for sure. And an interesting journey….
I like the Fleetwood Mac suggestion, but I’d also be interested in maybe a musical about the rise of glam rock, particularly Bowie, a la the movie “Velvet Goldmine” (which in itself would already make a great musical, cept for this they could maybe use the real songs of Bowie, t. Rex, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, etc)…the music is already so inherently theatrical and Bowie alone has a pretty fascinating life story, especially his marriage to Angie Bowie around that time. The Ziggy Stardust songs and costumes are made for Broadway!
The Doors!
Although he was not a musician, It would be fascinating to see a musical biography of Walt Disney’s life. Obviously, Disney Theatricals is the only organization who could pull this together but they would have great source material to work with. The multimedia possibilities are endless. They would have access to an amazing songbook and could incorporate new numbers. Phillip Glass’s new opera “The Perfect American” covers some of this territory in a fictional way.
Michael Barra says:
I would love to see Dr. John’s story. That show would have a pretty select audience, but I know at least two tickets would sell to me and my dad.
The Beatles are my favorite band, bu I wouldn’t say The Beatles because Movies and musicals about them never seem to do that well. I would The Kinks. The brother rivalry would make for an interesting musical.
Tom G. says:
Harry Chapin. A major following for an artist who wrote songs to long for airplay on AM radio. Started World Hunger year as an apology to his wife for infidelities.
David Merrick Jr says:
Always thought a Neil Diamond juker would work…except when I did the research, I found that he wrote a handful of gems and a lot of clunkers (albeit popular ones). Song Sung Blue or Heartlight, anyone?
Pete Seeger.
Or Phil Ochs.
The Smothers Brothers
I’d love to see a biomusical of Guns n Roses. Just imagine all of the crazy riffing (and rifting) for that matter between Axl & Slash.
Counting Crows – that would be awesome.
Bert F says:
Sonny and Cher – you have love to hate to acceptance to loss. A compelling character journey whether fictional or not.
I vote Bruce Springsteen!
ARETHA FRANKLIN – Are you kidding me? What music and story that would have! Cmon now. Make it happen someone. 😉 Now send me to Dusty!
Leslie R says:
I second your Carpenters suggestion- always loved their music!
How about a fictional musical, about the fictional life, of a fictional music group?
There are SO many to choose from- The Partridge Family, The Monkees………
Milli Vanilli(?)
Vana says:
Barry White! Would love to see who the Maestro got hsi start
U2. I think they have a great story to tell.
She Cohen says:
Michael Jackson!! The Cirque MJ show could have been so much better. It could be done right on Broadway.
Amy winehouse!
Justin Bieber. Just kidding. Howabout Walt Disney? So many of his pieces are perfect for broadway, as evidenced by the successes that Mary Poppins, the Lion King, and Newsies have been.
Rex Garrett says:
Probly already suggested but the Rolling Stones have a large enough catalog if music an few good stories to tell. A little sex doesn’t hurt.
Victoria Locke says:
I would love to see a Broadway adaptation of Patti Smith’s memoir Just Kids. Her amazing music and the story of life with Robert Mapplethorpe would make for a great show!
Alexis Marnel says:
Everyone has great such great suggestions – but I choose Sly and the Family Stone – great music, alot of drama, and alot of crazy (of the good and bad variety).
Nancy Paris says:
David Bowie has had a fabulous life and is a true innovator and an artist. In 1974 he was one of the first rock stars to use Broadway theatrical set and lighting designers (Jules Fisher & Mark Ravitz) for his Diamond Dogs tour.
“LIBERACE” BUT ONLY STARRING BARRY MANILOW, SO THAT I CAN PAY BACK MY BACKERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS….THE COSTUMES ALONE WILL COST A SMALL FORTUNE !!!
‘FLORENZ ZIEGFELD’ , ALSO STARRING BARRY MANILOW…SAME REASONING….COSTUMES & SCENERY…
“JOSEPHINE BAKER”, YUP, ALSO STARRING BARRY MANILOW (AS THE ADULT JOSEPHINE)…SAME REASONING. WE CAN DOUBLE CAST A YOUNGER GIRL TO HANDLE THE DANCES AND MOVEMENT.
ONLY KIDDING ABOUT BARRY AS JOSEPHINE…ALTHOUGH THE FREE ADVANCE PRESS/MARKETING ON THAT BRILLIANT CASTING CHOICE WILL SELL MONTHS WORTH OF TICKETS !!!
CAN YOU JUST SEE SKINNY BARRY TRYING TO HANDLE THOSE 40 POUND FOLLIES BERGERE HEAD DRESSES? BE NICE, BE NICE….OK, I’LL STOP NOW……
CHRISTINE KROMER says:
THE RAT PACK. SINATRA, MARTIN, DAVIS, BISHOP ALTHOUGHT THERE WOULD BE SO MUCH MATERIAL THE PLAY WOULD GO ON FOR DAYS.
Amy Morse says:
Cyndi Lauper! Great music, great hair, great sense of humor …
Amanda Bohan says:
Definitely Ella Fitzgerald! She had a rough life growing up — abuse, homelessness, etc. — but managed to rise above and become one of the greatest voices ever heard.
How about Lesley Gore? It’s My Party is a perfect opening number. California Nights could close the first act. You Don’t Own Me is the 11 o’clock number as she comes out. Her contribution to Fame would be perfect for the curtain call and obligatory last number sing-along.
Jen Sandler says:
Bon Jovi!
How about Kurt Cobain?
tony perry says:
I love the Fleetwood Mac and Aretha Franklin ideas. but for real: Kurt Cobain. I think a story that interesting and restless and tragic would by its very nature be theatrical!
Lisa Peterson says:
I think it would be awesome to have a musical based on Barbara Streisand’s life and music…but if I can’t have Babs, I’d like to have Linda Ronstadt or Cher,both with interesting twists and turns in their lives and lots of great music to choose from.
auntieFSR says:
Neil Sedaka. The man is a musical genius.
David Bowie.
Secretly though, I want to say Britney Spears
Kevin Cannon says:
Shel Silverstein. Frrakin at the freackers. ball
Simon and Garfunkel. Start with the early years of their friendship, their hit music, their break-up, their Mothers, getting back together, sort of…
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE SPRINGTSTEEN!!!!
#jerseygirl
The Carpenters. Fabulous music, tragic story.
Dottie says:
I agree! A Carpenters bio-musical would be incredible.
Jackie Wilson–his music is mesmerizing and so is his tragic life story.
How bout The Everly Brothers? Massive success in the early 60s, served in the marines, got their own TV show, really serious drug addiction so bad they couldn’t even function as adults never mind perform, hated each other so much they wouldn’t speak for almost ten years even though they kept performing together, finally broke up, spoke again after father’s funeral, reconnected then reunited to perform and record again later in the 80s.
Or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – tons of drama there.
For one I say The Beach Boys. Look at all the hits that would be integrated into the show. Look at Mama
Mia and the Abba hits.
Second, the life of Rosemary Clooney, who was never, from what I recall, honored by the music industry for her hits. She also had a tumultuous life.
It surely would be an appropriate tribute to an amazing body of music, a fabulous performer and a pioneer in the pop music industry if someone would seek out the truth while wading through all the nonsense surrounding Michael Jackson’s much maligned life.
Daniel K. says:
Ever since I rediscovered him through a video on YouTube ( http://youtu.be/gma5IUNMTn0 ), I’ve been fascinated by the music, career and life of Klaus Nomi. Nomi was a truly talented performance artist who was on the New York scene during he late 70s thru early 80s. He was such a theatrical personae that I’m surprised that his life hasn’t already been presented in a bio-musical.
Nanda Douglas says:
The brilliant Stephen Sondheim!
Janis Joplin, titled: Piece Of My Heart
Otis Redding. No one created more great music and had more of a lasting influence from such a short career that ended with his tragic death at age 26. The drama! Such a fascinating life story and such a treasure trove of incredible songs.
I’m dying to see Forever Dusty! I was so excited when I saw it was your ticket giveaway this week.
Anyway, I know its common, but I have to say The Beatles. I’ve seen countless revues, films that use their music and cover bands. I’d like to actually see their story and hear their groundbreaking, important music at the same time.
Diana Lipkus says:
I would like to see a Broadway musical relating the life of Bob Dylan. He was so “instrumental” in creating the electrified sound of the 60s and 70s on into rock music. It would be nice to see the discussion of his childhood upbringing and culture that made him who he was. The discussion of his inclusion of people of other races in his music is also a great cultural interest. And then there are always the lyrics….The lyrics of Bob Dylan that have been controversial and people Have so often attempted to glean their meaning. This is great subject matter to explore in a Broadway musical.
“Rainy Days and Mondays” – Karen & Richard Carpenter Now & Forever
Ging says:
Someone should do a biopic musical of Tina Turner and of course, you have to include Ike.
What about Streisand the Musical. She has more than enough songs to fill the bio musical and just enough love and sex to make it appealing. It would run for ever.
Marni Nixon – she’s the voice behind so many beautiful songs and so few people knew who she was. I know personally I wish I knew more about her life.
Douglas Braverman says:
I think Selena would make for a wonderful bio-musical. It already worked for a great movie (starring Jennifer Lopez) and it could really be a great show filled with excellent supporting players, a young star, and amazing song-and-dance numbers.
Sabrina L says:
What about Beyonce, on her family life, rise to Destiny’s Child version 1 (the quartet), Destiny’s Child version 2 (the trio), and rise to stardom as a solo performer?
One word = Manilow
Farrokh Bulsara… a.k.a Freddie Mercury and Queen!!!!
Makes TOTAL sense because he was influential to EVERYONE!!!!
Men, Women, Straight, Gay, etc.!!!
Just think of all those ticket sales!!! 🙂
This is hard. It should have universal appeal and catching music.
but you’ll never please everyone across various generations.
I would say a solid musical about Elvis, his life, family music and his decline.
I know there is something coming about Patsy Cline. but that would be amazing.
Dolly Parton wouldn’t be a bad choice either.
I’m all about The Carpenters.
Rachel Richards says:
Ok I love this game!
A resounding YES to the Carpenters.
DUH to Fleetwood Mac.
And I’d love Leonard Cohen.
And although it would unfortunately be way too short (as was her life), Amy Winehouse.
Obviously Stevie Wonder would be amazing!
Mamas & Papas.
How about (Bathhouse) Bette Midler?!
(I’m available to play the lead in that one)
Randy Newman. His music is honest, theatrical and earnest. Definitely my favorite non theatre composer/performer.
judy gentile says:
so many to choose from, but I’ll be different and go with Dolly Parton
Barry Manilow, by building on his repertoire and popularity!
Candace P says:
How about Bette Midler AND Barry Manilow? 2 popular entertainers, each with an amazing story and colorful personality.
Jim Morrison, the title is already there, The Lizard King.
How about Scott Joplin? Pulitzer-Prize-winning American pianist and composer considered the father of ragtime, which has influenced African-American music ever since.
Also more recent tragic stars could be Michael Jackson (seems more tailored for a movie but could be magic on stage) or Whitney Houston…for obvious reasons.
Don Johnson!
Thom says:
The Legendary Tina Turner!
chicava says:
Melissa N says:
I’d love to see a bio-musical about The Mamas and the Papas. So much great music and drama!
Mavis Staples! From gospel singing with the Staple Singers through the civil rights movement to Mavis’s giving up singing after her father’s death to her sister’s insistence that she return to the stage all the way through her triumphant album with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy–could make a great show.
JEB says:
The One And Only Mr.Michael Bennett! No Explanation Needed 🙂 ! J
Joseph Heaton says:
Liberace!!! 🙂
I am probably the only one but I want a Phish Bio-Musical. After all Trey is mere weeks away from officially being a Broadway composer.
Tho I guess the show would vary greatly in running time from night to night depending on if they do a full on Type II jam for some numbers, and they might need to stock more munchies at the concession stand.
Of course it would have to end with the fact that they have a broadway show . . . Close with Golgi Aparatus . . . “I see You with a ticket stub in your hand”
I submit this as my worst entry ever in your weekly contests
I’d really love to see a Bono musical, not necessarily featuring the music of U2. Would love to see a stage adaptation of his rise to super stardom and super humanitarian.
Karen Campbell says:
Love The Carpenters idea…but going a completely different direction …. THE BAND. Dylan/Big Pink/Rambles/Last Waltz Interesting to see the audience that show would bring to Broadway.
Ronald Kustina says:
There is no question Neil Sedeka should be the next Kennedy honoree. His parents put him through Juliard at 13 hoping to have a classical pianist but instead he is a writer of over 800 pop songs . He writes and performs in Italian and yiddish is is still world renouned selling out in England and Australia. He even has just wrote a childrens book with music. When the British invasion took place in the sixties he had to reinvent himself and wrote songs that others like Karen Carpenter and Captain and Tenille made famous.. American idol winner Clay Aiken used his song to win the competition. With it all he has been married over 50 years to his wife. A broadway show would be a blockbuster about his career.
Babe Ruth. I think Menken and Ashman were working on one but it was never produced.
Alan Langguth says:
If you have to pick just one from all the post-1950 singers or groups then my vote goes to a musical based on the rise, fall, and ultimate demise of SONNY & CHER. From their first meeting in ’62 into the ’90’s… unfortunately I believe I remember reading somewhere that there already is a musical in the pipeline based on Cher’s life… (:
Cathie A. says:
For a commercial success, you’d go with a larger than life icon – Whitney, Michael, Cher, Bette,Neil Diamond,Bernadette, James Taylor, Simon Carly…that would hit the B’way ticket buyer demographics.
Cindy Harrington says:
Phil Spector…A crazy, mad, genius!
How about Michael Jackson? His biography is truly fascinating and fantastic. His bio-musical would make an astonishing musical journey. His creativity and gigantic talent and how he emerged from the Jackson Five, growing up in his family, his friends, his struggles, his metamorphoses, his tragic passing at such a young age.
I agree about Bowie.
But I can’t believe these weren’t mentioned:
Plenty of off-stage drama and antics with both bands (as well as Bowie, of course)!
Marina Barry says:
The TINA TURNER STORY! What a voice and what a dramatic life she’s had —- Ike is a footnote to what she is!
Marc Blitzstein: A Work in Progress. Bridged theater and opera; scored experimental films; The Cradle Will Rock and The Threepenny Opera on his resume; Bernstein, Hellmann, Weill, Welles, Kanin, Kazan among his circle. Lived and worked through some amazing eras before a brutal death.
Dolly Parton!
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If a Democrat had appointed Gina Haspel, she'd be CIA Director by now
Yes, it's a scary thought, but work with me...
If Hillary Clinton had won the presidential election and nominated Gina Haspel as the new director of the CIA, she would have been praised (correctly) as the most qualified candidate for the position in history.
Simply the fact that a 9/11 mastermind opposes Haspel's nomination should tell you something, but among her colleagues, she is known as the "spymaster." What more do you want?
So of course, the hearings are dragging out, simply because she is Trump's choice.
PS: I explain why I think waterboarding is a good thing...
Drew Wakariuk commented 2018-05-10 23:24:56 -0400
The left is full of pathetic children. Get a kick out of interviews on Youtube where the interviewer says Hillary or Bernie instead of Trump and the anti-Trump idiots agree with the presented policies , after the interviewer tells them that it was a Trump Policy proposal they are stunned. It is quite funny how easily the sheep are led.
I’m not against waterboarding when terrorists are in custody.
Dems have held up so many nominations, they are obstructionists through and through.
Gina Haspel has the fortitude to lead. Bad actors have either been removed or have resigned since President Trump has been elected. A deep cleaning of the CIA was long overdue, and, the Trump administration must remain ever vigilant to root out any Obama/Bush/Clinton holdovers.
George Dyer commented 2018-05-10 15:54:40 -0400
This was tweeted by Jack Posobiec. I think it’s the best comment:
“If Gina Haspel doesn’t make it, Trump should say ‘okay’, and immediately nominate General Flynn”
John Zealand commented 2018-05-10 14:37:11 -0400
Why do I believe you? Who doesn’t like a strong women and a Jets fan? Only a terrorist.
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Turkeys beat the 'meat-free' propaganda
By Julie Wight Business Reporter
A large number of turkey's this Christmas at Carlisle
WITH ALL the brickbats being targeted at the meat industry from just about every corner, there is some Christmas cheer.
It seems that the traditional turkey remains as much in demand as it ever was, according to reports from various markets across Scotland which have been selling the annual favourite.
Turkeys have been selling strongly throughout the many sales and last weekend was a busy one for auction businesses, with crowds gathering to get into the Christmas spirit.
The annual festive Christmas poultry sale at Harrison and Hetherington’s sale, at Carlisle, saw almost double the usual numbers with this year having 462 entries, compared to just 251 last year. A busy ringside of buyers managed to keep the trade buoyant.
In contrast to some years, though, it was the larger turkeys that were in demand, as smaller birds struggled a little. The top price was £72 for a 10.2kg turkey.
“It was a great sale and with having more numbers, we did expect a slight dip in prices for smaller turkeys due to so many more being on offer,” said a spokesman for Harrison and Hetherington.
With everyone seemingly after larger turkeys this year, the heaviest weighed in at 19.7kg on two occasions, which sold for £68 and £58, respectively.
Lawrie and Symington’s Lanark market also held its annual consignment of turkeys last Saturday, with again a strong demand for large birds.
“Numbers were similar on the year, meeting similar trade as last year at Lanark. Good turkeys were selling well around the £70-£90 mark with a top of £95. The ring was full of buyers looking for a purchase,” said a spokesman.
Specialist farm butcher, Michael Shannon, of Damn Delicious, Thankerton, said he had a record-breaking year for the traditional Christmas bird, proving that the majority of people still want their turkey at Christmas rather than ‘meat-free meals’.
“It has been a mental year for us, selling out earlier than ever and that’s despite having more turkeys this year. This is the most we have ever sold – the demand is unreal, it has been a bumper of a year. We sell turkeys all across the UK and have experienced a huge demand,” said Mr Shannon.
Damn Delicious only sells its own free-range turkeys, so once it sells out – it sells out, you need to get in early, pointed out Mr Shannon, who added that, this year, he had to turn a number of customers away, being unable to cope with demand.
“I just wish I had more turkeys in. Insight is a great thing! The ‘meat-free’ campaigns seems to be settling down again now and over the last few months our sales have risen dramatically, so perhaps people are realising that going for better meat and buying local is good for themselves and the planet.
“People don’t realise how much work butchers put in at this time of year. It is a lot of work to gear up ready for Christmas, but when you have demand like this, it all pays off,” said Mr Shannon.
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Automotive Hall of Fame Moving from Dearborn to Detroit, Wants to be More Than a Museum
By Steph Willems on July 22, 2016
The Automotive Hall of Fame thinks it can better tell the history of the automobile if it makes a move to the Motor City.
William Chapin, the museum’s president, wants to expand the facility’s scope and become part of Detroit’s resurgence, so he’s looking for space near downtown, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Founded in New York City in 1939, the year General Motors brought us the automatic transmission, the museum has occupied a 25,000 square foot building on Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn since 1997. It’s close, but it could be a lot closer to the birthplace of American car culture.
“We feel there is a need to develop a visitor destination downtown that will tell the global stories of automotive innovators and their innovations over the past 90-plus years with a spotlight on Detroit’s automotive heritage,” Chapin said yesterday at the annual induction ceremony, reported by Freep. “We also want to talk about the rebirth of the industry … and the creation of a hub for autonomous vehicles and new age manufacturing.”
The planned move is still just an idea, but Chapin said he’d like to find a location along Woodward Avenue. The facility is adjacent to The Henry Ford, and the automaker’s recent shuffle of its Dearborn facilities was the kick the Hall of Fame needed.
“We are right in the dead center of that,” Chapin said. “And, we have always had a bit of a marketing problem because many people think we are associated with Ford.”
According to CBS News, Chapin said the move would allow the Hall of Fame to become “more than just a car museum.”
This year’s crop of inductees was diverse. The museum honored former Ford CEO Alan Mulally, Bertha Benz (wife of automobile inventor Karl Benz and first-ever road trip driver), Roy Lunn, creator of the original Ford GT40, and … Ralph Nader. He’s the man who found the Chevrolet Corvair a bit lacking.
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Ronnie Schreiber
If any of you would like to learn more about Roy Lunn, I profiled him for TTAC a while back. Not only was he in charge of the Ford GT40 program, he also headed the engineering for the Boss 429 Mustang and later was chief engineer for American Motors where he was in charge of the engineering for the XJ Cherokee (maybe the most durable American vehicle ever made) and the Eagle 4X4 was his idea too.
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/03/car-guys-gals-you-should-know-about-roy-lunns-resume-ford-gt40-boss-429-mustang-jeep-xj-cherokee-amc-eagle-4×4-and-more/
It’s a credit to to the Automotive Hall of Fame and its breadth of vision that they honored Ralph Nader this year. I’m no fan of Mr. Nader, but he belongs in the AHoF.
TrailerTrash
Ronnie I love ya but Nader in the Hall of Fame?
Maybe if a wax museum run by Vincent Price kinda hall…but he is more notorious than anything else to me.
Besides, I am not a lover of any so called Hall of Fame. They are run by people who, especially in the Rock H of F, try to control and manipulate the real fame. They have to much PC mixed into the selections.
Just let it all alone and write books.
redapple
July 23rd, 2016 at 9:40 am
You are correct. Rock and Roll HOF is a Pile of $hi+.
Grand Funk Railroad is not in. They out sold Led Zepp in certain years.
Abba is in.
July 23rd, 2016 at 4:54 pm
Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels have been blacklisted for some reason at the R&R HoF.
And I recall the conversation at the induction table. The Moody Blues. my fav band, was suggested and the witch running the discussion just started laughing and said…no. never.
End of discussion.
So please. a band that single handedly introduced the synth/orchestra/rock sound is just not good enough.
Jethro Tull…not big enough.
Not like say, Green Day. Joan Jett (OK. I like her, but most of her was simply covers). Well…and so many others that did little and hell, many are not even rock.
BobinPgh
TT I agree with all you are saying, but what do you expect? The RRHOF is in Cleveland, after all, where the only sign of life is:
OH Turnpike, I76
operagost
Ralph Nader hates cars. He belongs in the Rogue’s Gallery.
JimZ
I don’t understand why you think he “hates cars.” if anything, he hated the lackadaisical attitude the carmakers had towards safety in the ’50s and ’60s. Everyone blames “Unsafe at Any Speed” for killing the Corvair, but the bulk of the book wasn’t about it. it was about the “Safety doesn’t sell” mindset. The Corvair was doomed because it was too weird and too expensive. Ralph Nader didn’t kill it, the Chevy II (Nova) did.
VoGo
“In early March 1966, several media outlets, including The New Republic and The New York Times, reported that GM had tried to discredit Nader, hiring private detectives to tap his phones and investigate his past, and hiring prostitutes to trap him in compromising situations.[18][19] Nader sued the company for invasion of privacy and settled the case for $425,000. Nader’s lawsuit against GM was ultimately decided by the New York Court of Appeals, whose opinion in the case expanded tort law to cover “overzealous surveillance”.[20] Nader used the proceeds from the lawsuit to start the pro-consumer Center for Study of Responsive Law.”
It sounds like the efforts to ruin Ralph Nader’s legacy continue.
CoreyDL
Not knowing Michigan/Detroit, I thought “Oh, Dearborn is probably a suburb like 20 miles outside the city, so they’re missing downtown traffic.”
It’s only like five miles!
Sometime I’m going to come up there for the Auto Show and museums. It’s not even that far.
Dearborn shares a border with Detroit’s south west side.
the problem I have with this is that people (Dan Gilbert, the Ilitches, etc.) only seem to give a s**t about downtown Detroit. It’s all well and good that the riverfront and downtown are rebuilding, but nobody cares about the still-decaying (or outright gone) neighborhoods surrounding it. I’ve had to get off of I-94 a couple of times due to closures, and took Harper down to Grand Blvd. much of what I see along those stretches is just sad, and not getting any better.
padman4
it might be the only way to revitalize these areas is if Detroit has a strong downtown core to build out from.
it’s possible, but even Nolan Finley (opinion page editor for the Detroit News and a solid conservative) says that there’s a “stratification” happening in Detroit. Downtown is “owned” by a handful of powerful businessmen (e.g. Dan Gilbert, the Ilitch family) and appeals to suburban hipsters who come down for events, then retreat back to the suburbs. Then downtown is ringed with poor black neighborhoods who nobody wants to move into. His position is that unless black entrepreneurs and business owners aren’t part of the downtown re-vitalization, this divide is only going to get worse and lead to more problems down the road.
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2014/12/14/black-people/20322377/
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2016/02/24/bing-black-residents-left-detroits-comeback/80877018/
bumpy ii
We can call it Delta City.
Is a mausoleum more than a museum?
I suppose that not wanting to be considered either part of Ford or part of The Henry Ford (which includes the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village) has prevented the AHoF from exploiting its proximity to the museum and the two million people a year that visit it.
I go to lots of car museums and even though they’re just a few hundred feet from one of the best car museums in the world, the Automotive Hall of Fame is still worth a visit.
jhefner
This seems to run counter to the concept of locating yourself next to your competitors if you want to generate more traffic (“location, location, location”); being next to the Henry Ford would seem more like a benefit than a liability.
There is a reason why many big cities have an “art” or “museum” district. Downtowns are good for businesses, but not so much for tourists, who have to deal with traffic, parking, and security when away from the arts and museum areas. Sounds like a bad idea to me.
Adam Tonge
It seems like they are looking for space in the city’s “Museum District”. Just north of downtown are a bunch of museums. The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Museum, Michigan Science Center, African American History Museum, Motown Museum, Ford’s Piquette Plant, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, and others run by Wayne State University.
TheEndlessEnigma
“…wants to expand the facility’s scope and become part of Detroit’s resurgence…”
What resurgence do you speak of?
If you were in the city’s core in 2006 and then in 2016 you would see and feel the difference. You either haven’t been to Detroit’s Downtown/Midtown/New Center area then and now, or you are just trolling.
jimbob457
July 23rd, 2016 at 11:34 pm
Why hot support a museum in the true birthplace of the automobile – Stuttgart.
The Viennese would disagree. See: Marcus, Siegfried.
Siegfried Marcus did produce a horseless carriage a few years earlier than Karl Benz. He never claimed to be the inventor of the horseless carriage or applied for a patent. More important, he did not found the corporate predecessor of Mercedes Benz.
Henry Ford and Karl Benz were the two giants of the early industry.
Reasonable people can disagree over the origins of the automobile. Marcus certainly had a key role.
The more obvious objection is why Americans would move the museum to Europe? It would be like deciding to move the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame from Cleveland to Liverpool.
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A God-shaped Hole?
Is there a God-shaped hole at the heart of our post-Christian world?
Does it matter? Is it all potential gain, with freedom of expression and liberation from oppression at last possible? Or are there unforeseen losses, too? Has the decline in religious practice and ritual opened up a void now all too easily filled with consumerism, the social media, and a preoccupation with therapy and self-help? Indeed, with ‘oneself’?
And how true is G K Chesterton’s assertion that when people give up belief in God, rather than believe in nothing, they believe in anything?
Mark Dowd, well-known to TV and Radio audiences, chairs a discussion on this controversial issue with the Roman Catholic journalist, Peter Stanford; the former Anglican priest known now as a Christian agnostic, Mark Vernon; and Julian Baggini, who has found throwing off his religious roots for atheism nothing but liberating.
Image courtesy of Kevin Friery via flickr.com ©©
Is this really a “post-Christian” world?
There are now more Christians on the planet than ever before, both in total numbers and as a percentage of the human population.
The world is saturated with Christian propaganda in both paper and electronic forms.
There are more Christian schools and universities than ever before.
There are more Christian missionaries than ever before – in every last corner of the planet.
And yet the human world is becoming more and more insane every year, and what is more, many/most of the leading edge vectors of this now universal insanity are right-wing Christians, both “catholic” and Protestant, with many of the “catholics” being very big on referring to Chesterton.
The moral of the story being that anyone who believes that they are “saved” by the brutal murder and/or blood sacrifice of the God-man Jesus and his presumed “resurrection” (which obviously did not occur) will believe almost anything, however fantastically absurd.
Such nonsensically absurd beliefs belong entirely within the modern category of what are called urban legends.
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Your say: High Street robbery
By Tony Hazell for the Daily Mail
Updated: 19:00 EST, 15 May 2001
THE latest base rate cuts will give banks another excuse to slash savings rates. Isn't it time customers were rewarded for their loyalty, rather than penalised? Have your say on our message boards.
YOU have only got yourself to blame if you are earning next to no interest on your savings - at least that is the defence put up by leading banks and building societies.
High Street instant access savings accounts can pay as little as £2 a year interest on £1,000 of savings. After last week's 0.25 percentage point cut in bank base rates, savings rates will fall even lower over the coming month.
It is possible to earn 30 times this without moving your money out of the High Street, but you have to choose your account and bank or building society carefully. The best tax-free cash mini Isas pay around £60 a year on £1,000.
The banks claim that people are actually happy with dismal rates because of the flexibility of High Street instant access accounts. They argue that the interest they pay reflects the cost of running these accounts, which often have smaller balances, demand high staffing levels and can be used to make frequent deposits and withdrawals.
What they cannot explain satisfactorily is why the same High Street accounts paid so much more in the past. In 1978 when the Bank of England base rate was 6.5%, High Street accounts paid 5.5%.
But in the Eighties the emphasis went towards postal accounts, and more recently telephone and internet accounts have come into vogue.
So, while there is some truth in the banks' arguments, there must also be the suspicion that High Street savers are at least partially subsidising the tasty rates available on postal, phone and internet accounts.
These are where the savings groups want you to keep your money, because it's far cheaper for them to administer. And their arguments about costs are completely undermined when you consider the same banks which pay less than 1% on High Street instant access accounts pay more than 5% on cash mini Isas, also operated through their branches often with passbooks.
Michael Brown sswitched his savings from Abbey National Instant Saver to phone and internet bank Intelligent Finance (IF). Now he earns £230 interest a year rather than £26 with Abbey. 'I earn a much better rate of interest and I also avoid queues in the branch. It was easy to switch,' says Michael. Abbey pays 0.65% before tax (0.52% net) on £5,000 compared with the 5.75% (4.6%) paid by IF.
Many groups say most people are in low-paying savings accounts out of choice. Many say they send out regular letters and leaflets giving details of better accounts. They also tackle customers in the branches, suggesting they move their money.
Halifax spokesman Mark Hemingway says: 'You can write to customers and tell them the best deals in the branches but you can't make them move.'
Some customers prefer the oldfashioned passbook-style account. For instance, Northern Rock pays 0.2% after tax on its Instant Access account. But spokesman Tony Armstrong says: 'We write to savers every time interest rates change as part of our Savings Pledge. We inform people of their interest rate and alternative accounts but some people prefer to keep some money in the High Street.'
Janet Connor, the retail marketing director of Abbey National, says: 'The face-to-face contact suits some people. And queuing in branches gives people a chance to think about whether they really want to withdraw the money.'
Peter Mounty, spokesman for Cheltenham & Gloucester, says: 'Even after we have explained the full range of accounts, many people choose Cheltenham Gold because of the flexibility.'
In truth, most people stick with these accounts because they want High Street access to their money but do not believe there is an alternative to the paltry rates on offer. In fact, there are better deals but savers need to be fleet of foot to find them.
The best way to earn a fair rate
• ISAS - Cash mini Individual Savings Accounts pay up to 6% tax-free, though you can deposit only up to £3,000 each tax year. The best are Coventry Building Society at 6% and Nationwide at 5.8% for £1; HSBC from 4.45% for £250 to 6.2% for £3,000 and Dunfermline BS from 5.35% to 6.1% depending on balance.
• CARD accounts - give instant access through cash machines. Top rates come from Alliance & Leicester EasySaver at 4.65% on £1; Halifax Instant Saver at 4% on £500; Woolwich Card Saver at 4.05% on £50; and Tesco at 4.35% on £1.
• MAKE fewer withdrawals - some accounts offer better rates in return for restricting the number of withdrawals. Yorkshire BS Access Saver pays 4.7% from £100 if you make no more than one withdrawal a month; Bradford & Bingley Premier Saver pays 4.75% (minimum £2,000) but you cannot withdraw less than £250 at a time; Bristol & West Easy Access Plus pays 4.75% (£1,000 minimum, six withdrawals maximum); and Halifax Saver Reward pays 4.1% on £500 for three or fewer withdrawals a year.
• CHANGE bank - Portman BS pays 4% on £100 to High Street savers and has a passbook.
• OPEN a football account - Britannia BS pays 3% on £100 and 4.5% on £5,000 to Manchester United, Chelsea, Everton, Stoke, Port Vale, Sunderland and Ipswich supporters.You need a recent programme to prove you're a fan.
• SWITCH to a telephone or internet account which will allow you to transfer money direct to your bank current account. Intelligent Finance pays 5.75% and Nationwide e-savings 5.9% for £1. Bristol & West's Direct Rate Tracker pays 6.3% on £5,000 and Coventry Building Society's CallSave Instant pays 5.5% on £2,000.
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Mobile money monitoring
By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday
Updated: 19:00 EST, 30 April 2000
A new generation of mobile phones has paved the way for banking on the move. Thanks to Wap - wireless application protocol - users can dial up their accounts via the internet.
The Woolwich bank is leading the pack, offering customers the chance to run their financial affairs through an internet phone link. Users can pay bills, transfer cash and check account details.
Egg, the Prudential's online bank, is testing a phone banking scheme that also includes a shopping service, while phone-based First Direct hopes to offer a full Wap service in July.
NatWest, Halifax and Bank of Scotland also aim to go fully Wap this summer.
The special phones are bigger than usual so they can receive and send written information such as e-mail as well as basic graphics. The phone also has a small roller button that acts as a mouse.
The Wap-compatible Nokia 7110 handset costs £130, though Wap banking providers such as the Woolwich may sell them for as little as £50 through a deal with Vodafone.
A rental charge for the mobile phone line, typically £15 to £20 a month, must still be paid, but banking providers may offer special sign-up deals.
Anyone using the Wap service is charged at the mobile phone line rate.
Michael Ologun, 27, of New Cross, south-east London, welcomed the chance to take part in a Wap banking pilot scheme with the Woolwich in February and has continued using the phone.
Michael, who is married to Doreen, 35, works for a housing association that finds accommodation for the homeless. He says: 'It makes a big difference having more banking methods and it is particularly useful for accessing bank statements while on the move.
'I am also impressed that the Wap facility allows me to get currency information wherever I am in the world. I can even access British soccer results while abroad.'
Online Wap stockbroker services are already being offered by TD Waterhouse and Mybroker. Others, such as Barclays Stockbrokers, are likely to offer full trading services later this year.
John Blowers, product marketing director of iii, says: 'People will still want to get home to their computer to do most of their internet business, but in this fast-moving world it is important to offer as many communications options as possible.'
Some believe the fledgling Wap system may be leapfrogged by a more sophisticated third-generation phone service, 3G.
This has the potential to provide pin-sharp colour high- speed graphic phone communication from 2002. But with industry estimates of video phones costing between £300 and £500, the impact of 3G is still uncertain.
The introduction of Wap phones has suffered teething troubles caused by slow connections and an array of computer glitches. Typically it takes between 30 seconds and two minutes for the simplest banking message to be processed.
Times are expected to improve as providers and customers get to grips with the technology. The launch of more internet phone services later this year using Wap technology looks likely to lead to a revolution in personal finance.
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NewsWorld
Tour de France rider crashes when accosted by police officer after race
Posted: 5:23 AM, Jul 26, 2018
Chris Graythen
<p>PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 23: Christopher Froome of Great Britain riding for Team Sky in the leader's jersey rides past the Arc de Triomphe during stage 21 of the 2017 Le Tour de France, a 103km stage from Montgreon to the Paris Champs-…lysÈes on July 23, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</p>
Controversy and confrontation continued at the Tour de France after four-time winner Chris Froome was involved in a contretemps with a gendarme after the end of Wednesday's stage.
Photos have emerged of the 33-year-old Briton, who was descending the Col de Portet after Stage 17, being accosted by a gendarme and falling off his bike.
Wearing a gray rain jacket over his Team Sky kit and riding his race bike with the No.1 on his frame tag, Froome exchanged words with the gendarme.
It had been a difficult day for the reigning champion who faltered on the final climb, allowing race leader Geraint Thomas to extend his lead.
With four stages remaining, the Welshman -- bidding for a first Grand Tour victory -- leads teammate Froome, who is now third, by two minutes and 31 seconds.
Gendarme trekt Froome van fiets in afdaling na de finish. Dacht dat het een toerist was die naar beneden ging... pic.twitter.com/3oEByf9fhR
— Raymond Kerckhoffs (@raykerckhoffs) July 25, 2018
The incident comes two days after the Tour, cycling's most prestigious race, was temporarily halted by protesters and riders were inadvertently tear-gassed.
There were also fears over Froome's safety before the Tour began.
Despite being cleared of anti-doping violations after he was found to have more than the permissible level of asthma drug salbutamol in his urine at last September's Vuelta a España, tensions remained high in the build-up to the three-week race.
Team Sky has employed a personal bodyguard for Froome and additional security, while the Tour has employed extra security in the wake of recent terror attacks in France.
At the pre-race ceremony to present the teams in La Roche-sur-Yon, Froome and his team were greeted with boos, jeers and whistles, while in previous races the Briton has had urine thrown at him and been taunted by fans brandishing giant inhalers.
Riding 60km with a broken kneecap
Meanwhile, Philippe Gilbert has posted an extraordinary picture of severe swelling around his broken knee cap following a crash on Stage 16.
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Despite falling heavily, flipping over a low stone wall into a ravine, the 36-year-old continued to ride a further 60 kilometers to complete the stage.
Posting on Twitter Wednesday, his caption read: "When you have a broken knee cap and decide to keep going for another 60km."
A scan revealed he had sustained a fractured kneecap and the Belgian has been ruled out of the Tour.
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Is the Atlanta Workers' Comp System Broken, and How Can It Be Fixed? - Van Sant Law, LLC
Is the Atlanta Workers’ Comp System Broken, and How Can It Be Fixed?
Adding to the bad news about the state workers compensation system comes a new report from the Center for Effective Government (CEG). Safety BLR reports that the CEG believes the state-run workers’ compensation systems are “crumblingand are not providing adequate protections to workers who suffer on-the-job injuries.
Workers’ comp benefits are the only option for many people who get hurt on the job. If you suffer an injury related to your work, the Atlanta workers’ comp lawyers at Van Sant Law, LLC can provide advice about your options and can represent you as you try to get the benefits you need.
Problems with the Atlanta Workers’ Compensation System- and Possible Solutions
The CEG identified several problems that the Center believes are undermining the effectiveness of state workers’ comp systems to take care of injured employees. The problems include the following:
Employers are not paying in as much to the workers’ compensation system as they did in the past, leading to workers getting less support. In some states, employers used to pay in as much as $2.39 per $100 in wages back in 1988 but this amount has dropped to .88 per $100 in wages. Workers’ comp accounts for around 44 cents of the $31.32 that private employers spend per worker, per hour, on average. This means that workers’ comp translates to just 1.4 percent of total costs of providing compensation and benefits to workers.
Compensation and benefits are provided unevenly among different states. There are €˜dramatic disparitiesamong the states, which leave some workers worse off after injuries. Georgia, at least, was one of the states that provided higher amounts of compensation for some serious injuries. For example, in Georgia, the amputation of an arm could result in $740,000 in workers’ comp benefits over a lifetime while in Arkansas the total benefits for arm amputation could be as low as $45,000.
Workers are being asked to assume more costs. It has become harder for workers’ to get all of their losses covered, and an employee hurt on the job now ends up spending personal money to pay for about half of all injury costs. The biggest burden for covering injury costs falls upon workers who are injured.
Not all workers are covered. More employers are relying on temp workers and contract workers. Those who are self-employed and who are working on a temporary or contract basis may not qualify for traditional workers’ comp benefits.
CEG has suggested a three prong approach to solving these problems including the establishment of federal minimum standards for workers’ comp benefits; more federal monitoring of state-run workers’ comp programs; and restoring funding to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to emphasize the prevention of work injuries.
While these changes may not be immediately forthcoming, workers need to work within the existing system to fight for the benefits that they need and deserve. An attorney can help.
Have You Been Injured On The Job?
If you’ve been injured at work you need to speak with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our office directly at 855.GA.INJURY or 404.991.5950 to schedule your free consultation.
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Variety Bash Day Two
August 14, 2018 by nswadmin
Day two of the Variety Brydens Lawyers B to B Bash started with a visit to West Wyalong Public School in rural NSW. The Bashers donated $9,000 worth of new sensory equipment for the students who have additional needs and also some brand new playground equipment and seating for the kids.
Just one piece of the new equipment was cubby houses, which had only just arrived. The kids got to play with them for the very first time – showing two Bashers dressed as Mario and Luigi the new cubbyhouses and even making them squeeze inside.
The breakfast finished off with the school music group accompanying Variety ambassador and Basher John Paul Young with The Beatles hit St Jude.
All the Variety Bash cars then lined up to head off to Ivanhoe. A town of just 500 people and Ivanhoe Central School which has around 20 students.
Bashers were welcomed in by all the kids at the gate waving Variety flags – excited to see such a colourful array of cars and people dressed up as everything from frogs to minions to Scooby Doo.
We granted new playground equipment to the school which can be used by the whole community. The school had a lot of outdoor equipment for younger students, but not much for older kids. This new equipment will help these kids stay active and give them another activity to enjoy while at school and on weekends.
This town has been badly affected by the drought but is filled with a wonderful community spirit. The school has been supporting students whose families have suffered because of the lack of water.
The sole petrol station in town heard about the Bash arriving and donated $200 towards Variety – a big thank you to the team there for their generosity.
Waved off by the students the Bashers then pointed their cars towards Broken Hill. Following some dry dirt roads, with plenty of goats, emus, roos and sheep for company.
Another great day on the Variety Bash with plenty more to come as we do the miles for the smiles.
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Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams
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The title of Noel Coward's 1941 comic play, Blithe Spirit, is taken from a the first line of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "To a Skylark":
"Hail to thee, blithe Spirit!
Bird thou never wert,
That from Heaven, or near it,
Pourest thy full heart
In profuse strains of unpremeditated art."
The play itself focuses on novelist Charles Condomine and medium Madame Arcati's failed attempt to conduct a seance.
Passage adapted from "To a Skylark" l.1-5 by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1820)
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The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter
No Exit by Jean-Paul-Sartre
Underground Lovers by Jean Tardieu
This overview describes the one-act play The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter.
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Richard Kagan, “Kitano Tenman-gu, Kokoro”, Archival Pigment Print, 34 x 48”, 2014. Image courtesy of the artist
The mystique of Kyoto
Kyoto is the cultural and spiritual mecca of Japan, and served as the seat of Japan’s imperial court for some eleven centuries, from 794 until 1869. It is home to some magnificent Buddhist temples, some 1,000 of them, and 400 Shinto shrines. Kyoto’s ancient heritage has been exquisitely preserved, thanks in no small part to its removal from the list of sites targeted for bombing in World War II, at the behest of President Truman’s Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson.
People who have visited the city—I have not—often describe its mesmerizing effect. A friend writes: “It’s more of a feeling about Kyoto of ‘everything sacred,’ visible and invisible at the same time. Walking, being in the natural beauty of the city, surrounded by an ethereal presence of something greater than oneself, makes it magical.”
Richard Kagan’s photo-graphic journeys in Kyoto
I think that photographer and former furniture maker Richard Kagan, whose “photo-graphs” of Kyoto temples and shrines at night are on display at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, has had a similar experience. My friend continues: “The Goddess of Compassion oversees all of Kyoto. Kagan’s photos remind me of walking, looking and trying to find the mystery of the Goddess everywhere— beyond Sanjusangendo-do.” Sanjusagnedo-do, of course, is one of the city’s famous Buddhist landmarks, known for its 1,001 statues of the Goddess of Compassion Kannon.
RIchard Kagan, “Kitano Tenman-gu, Red Trees”, Archival Pigment Print, 34 x 48”, 2019. Image courtesy of the artist
Kagan’s show at the Cathedral is comprised of twenty-five photographs, large archival pigment prints, which he composed by moving his camera through long exposures to create blurry, almost abstract compositions of various temples, shrines, and outdoor spaces in the city. Kagan obviously was entranced by the magical silence and stillness he experienced at these sites, and he communicates his rapture in these photographs.
Kagen himself suggests that that the viewer “stare at these photo-graphs as your eyes adjust to another way of seeing. Let them invite you into their own silent realm.” I agree with the suggestion, and found that the images were particularly engaging.
For those spiritually inclined and those who have visited Kyoto, I think the experience of viewing Kagan’s work will be especially enriching. There is something mysterious and alluring and captivating in this work, however, which appeals to all of us, including those of us who may be spiritually challenged and react solely to the sublime aesthetics.
Most of the photographs on display can be previewed on Kagan’s website, but they need to be seen in person to be appreciated. Four are included here, all of them are Shinto shrines (denoted by the suffix gu or jinja) that for some reason captured my attention. As I understand it, these shrines primarily serve as structures to house sacred objects.
Richard Kagan, “Kitano Tenman-gu, Tree Fire”, Archival Pigment Print, 24 x 34”, 2014. Image courtesy of the artist
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral’s Cathedral Arts program
The exhibition of Kagan’s works is part of the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral’s Cathedral Arts program, which hosts a number of art exhibitions throughout the year. The grandeur of the Cathedral adds an element of severity and spirituality to Kagan’s already severe and spiritual photo-graphs, although to some extent the brilliance of the Cathedral’s features competes with the art work on display for your attention.
Richard Kagan, Blurred Time: Sacred Places in Kyoto, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, Cathedral Arts program, 19 South 38th Street, West Philadelphia, until October 27th, 2019. Hours: weekdays, 11am- 1pm (holidays permitted), or by appointment.
Richard Kagan, “Shimogamo-Jinja, As In A Dream”, Archival Pigment Print, 34 x 48”, 2019. Image courtesy of the artist
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4 Sustainable Fashion Gurus Who Have Dropped Fast Fashion in Style
From hand-me-downs to handwoven cotton sarees, these fashion brands share their secrets to a sustainable wardrobe!
Serene Sarah Zachariah
Fashion / The Better Life
A recent conversation with Anjana, a friend, who is a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, about fast fashion brands, and how they are taking on sustainable fashion, was an eye-opener for me.
“The latest trend in the fast fashion industry is to take on sustainable fabrics and upcycle their existing line of clothes. The major problem here is, while the industry is supposed to cut down on the resources, they are doubling it. Alongside their regular line of clothes, they’ve released an ‘eco-conscious’ line’ which is only using up more resources” she shared.
While the fast fashion industry continues to attempt to woo customers with flashy sales, there seems to be a glimmer of hope in the sustainable sector with many brands popping up to tackle this fashion crisis.
Here are four remarkable individuals who run their own sustainable brands and are opting to make their own clothes.
1. Pomogrenade—A comfortable body, mind and soul
“I think what triggered us to establish an ethically and sustainably produced clothing line, was the documentary ‘The True Cost’ directed by Andrew Morgan, which addressed the human and the environmental cost of fashion. We were so shocked with the statistics that we had to do something about it,” says Aiswarya S Kutty, who founded Pomogrenade along with her friend, Madhulikha Umapathy, in 2016.
“It was a great way for us to empower women through job opportunities and at the same time give back something to the environment,” she adds.
When asked about her wardrobe, Aishwarya says that although she had to make a few alterations to her personal style, she’s quite happy to opt for handmade and comfortable loose fitted clothes that she can wear in different ways.
Sustainable outfits are expensive because of the fabrics used and the fairness in their production, but in the long run, they are a way better investment because they last for more than 10 years.
“I come across these amazing designer clothes on social media that I want to get immediately, so I try to replicate these designs on sustainable fabrics and inculcate these into our brand,” she adds.
Today, Pomogrenade produces a fantastic range of sustainable clothing that fits all body types and has been made at their fair trade apparel production house in Bengaluru.
2. Nool by Hand—Handcrafted from the Roots
Nool by Hand was founded to encourage handloom weavers of the cluster ‘Chennimalai’ from Erode, Tamil Nadu.
Today, there are over 20 artisans who are empowered through the brand and are bringing back the forgotten weaves and prints of our culture.
“Rather than focusing just on the clothing, we like to look at the comfort of the wearer as well. We like to give our customers a completely conscious experience by informing them about the entire production process from sourcing the fabric to the looms,” says Bharathi Manoranjan, the founder.
“When it comes to my wardrobe, I only have clothes that have been made at the brand’s loom or hand me down sarees from my mother and grandmother. Knowing that the clothes you own have been ethically made is a special feeling,” she shares.
If you’re looking for every day ethnic wear and sarees that’ll really wow the crowd, Nool by Hand is the place for you. Find a fantastic collection of sustainable clothing here.
3. Rangasutra—Respect and dignity for all
For Sumita Ghose, the struggle to find capital to start her venture was heartbreakingly real.
When all the banks turned her down, she asked weavers and craftspeople to become shareholders. Over 1000 artisans invested Rs. 1000 each, providing her with a capital of Rs. 10 lakh.
To that, she added her own savings, meagre contributions from family, friends and well-wishers, and began the company on a small scale.
Today, Rangasutra employs over 3000 artisans from rural villages with a good population of them being women. It also sells a range of their handcrafted products to popular brands like FabIndia, which has been a partner and promoter of village handlooms work and traditional crafts and skills.
“Fast fashion brands have started to use terms like ‘upcycled fabric’ and ‘organic cotton’ purely for marketing purposes. At this point, it is vital as a conscious consumer to carefully read into these brand strategies,” says Ghose.
4. Kara Weaves—For the love of clothes and the people that make them
Kara Weaves founded in 2007, by a mother-daughter duo has been partnering with local weaving co-operatives in Kerala to design sustainable contemporary textiles.
Each of Kara’s products uses local fabrics that are handmade in wooden looms.
What started with the aim to bridge the gap between traditional weaving techniques and the modern lifestyle has grown to become a style statement in itself.
Indu Menon, the co-founder of Kara Weaves, believes that sustainability has started becoming restricted to an elitist crowd, and this is the biggest challenge we are facing now.
“90% of the clothes in my wardrobe are handlooms or pure cotton because I was never a person who opted for fast fashion. But that’s not the case with today’s crowd, especially the millennials. They are looking for clothes that are more affordable and available easily. In this scenario, it’s important to raise awareness among consumers and encourage slow fashion.”
If you’re looking for ways to stop fast fashion consumption and adopt more sustainable alternatives, do check out some amazing collections here.
Also Read: Waste to Sales: 4 Ways to Get a Sizzlingly Sustainable Wardrobe in 2020
(Edited by Gayatri Mishra)
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Japan resumes commercial whaling after three-decade break
Japan has resumed commercial whaling after 31 years, meeting a long-cherished goal of traditionalists that is seen as a largely lost cause.
Whaling boats embarked on their first commercial hunts since 1988, when Japan switched to so-called research whaling, but will stay within the country’s exclusive economic waters.
Japan’s six-month notice to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) took effect on Sunday.
The Fisheries Agency said the catch quota through until the end of this year is set at 227 whales, fewer than the 333 that Japan hunted in the Antarctic in recent years.
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A whaling boat leaves port in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi (Kyodo News via AP)
The quota for this season’s catch, planned for release in late June, was withheld until Monday apparently to avoid criticism during the Group of 20 summit that concluded over the weekend in Osaka.
As the boats left port, whalers, their families and local officials in two major whaling towns, Shimonoseki in south-western Japan, which is Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s electoral constituency, and Kushiro in the north, celebrated the fresh start, hoping for a safe return and a good harvest.
“We hope commercial whaling will be on track as soon as possible, contribute to local prosperity and carry on Japan’s rich whale culture to the next generation,” deputy chief cabinet secretary Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters in Tokyo.
While the resumption of commercial whaling is condemned by many conservation groups, others see it as a face-saving way to let the government’s embattled and expensive whaling programme gradually succumb to changing times and tastes.
Despite the massive attention and tax money and political support from ruling party politicians, whaling in Japan involved only a few hundred people and accounted for less than 0.1% of total meat consumption in fiscal 2017, according to the latest government data on food sufficiency.
Whale meat was an affordable source of protein during the lean times after the Second World War, with consumption peaking at 223,000 tons in 1962.
But whale was quickly replaced by other meats.
Whale meat consumption was down to 6,000 tons in 1986, a year before the commercial whaling moratorium imposed by the IWC.
A whaling boat in Kushiro, Hokkaido (Masanori Takei/Kyodo News via AP)
Under the research hunts, which were criticised as a cover for commercial hunts as the meat was sold on the market, Japan at its peak caught as many as 1,200 whales.
But it has drastically cut back on its catch in recent years after international protests escalated and whale meat consumption slumped at home.
Today, about 4,000-5,000 tons are supplied to Japan annually, or 30-40 grams of whale meat consumed per person a year, Fisheries Agency officials say.
The research whaling programme lost money for years – 1.6 billion yen (£11.8 million) in the last year alone.
Japan will stick to a very strict catch quota with respect to the IWC findings, and will continue conducting research, said Hideki Moronuki, a Fisheries Agency official and a chief negotiator at the IWC.
He said Japan’s commercial whaling will never harm its stock.
The commercial whaling will be carried out by two groups.
The mother boat Nisshin-maru and two support boats that used to go to the Antarctic will travel as far as the 200 nautical mile EEZ to catch minke, Bryde’s and sei whales.
Five other smaller ships will stay closer to the coast but also hunt minkes, in addition to Baird’s beaked whales and dolphins that they used to catch under an IWC loophole.
Altogether, they will catch 52 minkes, 150 Bryde’s and 25 sei whales through until December 31.
Whales caught in coastal waters are expected to be brought back for fresh local consumption at any of six local whaling hubs that are mainly in northern Japan but include Taiji, the home constituency of ruling Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai.
The town is also known for dolphin hunts because of the documentary film The Cove.
Whale meat caught further off the coast will be frozen and distributed for wider consumption.
Mr Moronuki says the fate of commercial whaling depends on whether whale meat is widely accepted by consumers since it will not be getting as much subsidy as it used to get.
He said he hoped whale meat would be reasonably priced so that it will gain popularity in the long term instead of becoming an expensive delicacy for a limited clientele.
The government used to sell portions of whale meat caught in the scientific programme for school lunch schemes at discounted prices, he said.
“The future of commercial whaling depends on how popular whale meat can be,” he said.
“Whale meat is a traditional food in Japan and I would like many people to try and develop taste for it, especially younger people.”
A 2017 survey by the Japan Whaling Association showed about 64% of respondents in ages ranging from their teens to their fifties said they have eaten whale meat but most of them said they have not eaten it for more than five years.
Ultimately, the resumption of the traditional whaling may end up saving both huge government subsidies and the lives of many whales, experts say.
“What we are seeing is the beginning of the end of Japanese whaling,” said Patrick Ramage, director of the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
“It is a win-win solution that results in a better situation for whales, a better situation for Japan, a better situation for international marine conservation efforts and is therefore to be welcomed.”
Whaling is losing support in other whaling nations including Norway and Iceland, where whalers have cut back on catches in recent years amid criticism that commercial hunts are bad for their national image and tourism.
Iceland caught only 17 whales, while Norway hunted 432 for the 2017-2018 season, way below their catch quota of 378 and 1,278 respectively, according to the IWC.
Japanese are also beginning to see ecotourism as a better option for whales than hunting them for food.
“People in coastal communities all do better when whales are seen and not hurt,” Mr Ramage said.
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While MPs were distracted by Article 50, the Tories sneakily did a U-turn that would make Trump proud
Tracy Keeling
While MPs were busy preparing to vote on Article 50, the Tories U-turned in a direction that would make Donald Trump proud. The government quietly scrapped its promise to help thousands of child refugees. And then, Home Secretary Amber Rudd allegedly gave an explanation as to why the decision was justified:
"UK Govt does not want to "incentivise" refugee children to come to europe." According to UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd
— Robert J Somynne (@RobertJSomynne) February 9, 2017
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Keep your eyes on Article 50
The government announced the U-turn while MPs were focused on the Article 50 vote. It will end the ‘Dubs’ scheme. Lord Alf Dubs, a holocaust survivor, successfully pushed for the scheme last year. His initial ‘Dubs amendment‘ compelled the government to take 3,000 vulnerable unaccompanied child refugees from Europe. But the government rejected the 3,000 figure. A later revision of it, however, without a lower or upper cap, was accepted.
Campaigners hoped that the number of refugees accepted could reach the 3,000 mark. But the government’s U-turn will cap the number of child refugees entering the UK at a fraction of that. In a statement, Immigration Minister Robert Goodwill said:
The UK can be proud of its record of helping refugee children and I can today announce, in accordance with Section 67 of the Immigration Act, that the Government will transfer the specified number of 350 children pursuant to that section, who reasonably meet the intention and spirit behind the provision.
200 refugee children are already in the UK. So the Tory government is committing to only take a further 150.
The Tories are not welcome here
Reaction to the sneaked out U-turn was swift. Human rights charities were unified in condemnation of it. Lord Dubs called it “bitterly disappointing”, and plans to challenge it. Pontefract and Castleford MP Yvette Cooper called the move “shabby”. Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron, meanwhile, branded it “a betrayal of British values”. And Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said:
Turning our backs on some of the most vulnerable people on earth is shameful but sadly expected by the Conservatives https://t.co/0hwotXfr0E
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) February 8, 2017
In fact, many people spoke out against the decision:
My disgust for #TheresaMay and her cabinet of shitty human beings is as limitless as their indifference to suffering https://t.co/Y3MVodLXiW
— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) February 8, 2017
Shameful. Breaches spirit and letter of 'Dubs Amendment', international agreements. https://t.co/ibZ25HxwWh
— Diane Abbott (@HackneyAbbott) February 8, 2017
Refugees are made in the image of God. I'm shocked and saddened by the Government's decision on the Dubs Amendment. My full statement: pic.twitter.com/UonIZJS8bE
— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) February 9, 2017
Amber Rudd in particular attracted criticism for her comment that accepting refugees ‘incentivised’ children to travel to Europe:
"Amber Rudd" £8,000,000,000 to revamp Westminster yet not a penny to be found for children refugees,there is a sickness in the Tory party.
— Scot Finlayson (@ScotFinlayson) February 9, 2017
The lies Amber Rudd must have to tell herself on a daily basis just to function. Amazing.
— Alex Frost (@alexwfrost) February 9, 2017
Amber Rudd said her Government didn't want to incentivies these children to come here . Well stop dropping incentives on their country
— Ann Nonny Mouse (@ann_nonny) February 9, 2017
Natural affinity
MPs confronted Rudd over the position change and its similarity to Trump’s policy on refugees. Wolverhampton South East MP Pat McFadden queried whether the UK wanted to “be aligned” with a “Britain first, America first, France first” sentiment. SNP Home Affairs Spokesperson Joanna Cherry, meanwhile, asked: “is this what comes of cosying up to President Trump?”
Rudd claimed she did “not recognise the comparison” and told MPs the government is “not saying we are closing the door”. But that appears to be exactly what the government is doing for every child refugee not included in the 350 grouping.
The government is grateful for a refugee and migrant population that it can blame its underfunding of public services on. But it’s shamefully ungenerous when those people need help. Furthermore, in the case of any refugee fleeing from Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen, the now-withdrawn help is in part needed because of the UK’s actions. Turning our back on those whose struggles we played a part in is truly callous.
And it’s not necessary either. Because communities have largely welcomed the child refugees who have already arrived in the UK. When faced with vulnerability, most people want to help. Others, of course, may be concerned that public services can’t bear the weight of an increased population. But they could if the Tories funded those services properly.
As one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the UK is able to assist. Not doing so is a choice. And it’s one that makes raising correlations with Trump entirely justifiable.
– Take action to help with the Refugees Welcome campaign.
– Write to your MP to tell them what you think.
Featured image via UK Home Office/Flickr and Gage Skidmore/Flickr
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Home » Little Deaths: A Novel (Paperback)
Little Deaths: A Novel (Paperback)
By Emma Flint
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A WASHINGTON POST BEST THRILLER/MYSTERY OF 2017
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF 2017
"Riveting."---People magazine
It's 1965 in a tight-knit working-class neighborhood in Queens, New York, and Ruth Malone--a single mother who works long hours as a cocktail waitress--wakes to discover her two small children, Frankie Jr. and Cindy, have gone missing. Later that day, Cindy's body is found in a derelict lot a half mile from her home, strangled. Ten days later, Frankie Jr.'s decomposing body is found. Immediately, all fingers point to Ruth.
As police investigate the murders, the detritus of Ruth's life is exposed. Seen through the eyes of the cops, the empty bourbon bottles and provocative clothing which litter her apartment, the piles of letters from countless men and Ruth's little black book of phone numbers, make her a drunk, a loose woman--and therefore a bad mother. The lead detective, a strict Catholic who believes women belong in the home, leaps to the obvious conclusion: facing divorce and a custody battle, Malone took her children's lives.
Pete Wonicke is a rookie tabloid reporter who finagles an assignment to cover the murders. Determined to make his name in the paper, he begins digging into the case. Pete's interest in the story develops into an obsession with Ruth, and he comes to believe there's something more to the woman whom prosecutors, the press, and the public have painted as a promiscuous femme fatale. Did Ruth Malone violently kill her own children, is she a victim of circumstance--or is there something more sinister at play?
Inspired by a true story, Little Deaths, like celebrated novels by Sarah Waters and Megan Abbott, is compelling literary crime fiction that explores the capacity for good and evil in us all.
Emma Flint was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in northeast England. She studied English and History at the University of St Andrews and is a graduate of the Faber Academy writing program in London. Since her childhood, Flint has read true-crime accounts, developing an encyclopedic knowledge of real-life murder cases and of notorious historical figures, as well as a fascination with unorthodox women--past, present and fictional. Flints works as a technical writer in London, where she lives. Little Deaths is her first novel.
"Gripping.... Flint...nails with authority the voices, commonplace wisdom, and dusty claustrophobia of the borough. Just as important, Flint captures the mundane yet mythic horror of the case that has memorialized it in the annals of New York City crime.... Flint is scrupulous about centering this moody thriller in the facts, yet giving them a deeper psychological spin."—Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post
"Riveting."—People
"Affecting, achingly beautiful debut...This stunning novel is less about whodunit than deeper social issues of motherhood, morals, and the kind of rush to judgment that can condemn someone long before the accused sees the inside of a courtroom."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Compelling ... the closing scene is a jaw-dropper.... This is absolutely absorbing literary crime fiction, perfect for fans of Megan Abbott and Sarah Waters."—Booklist (starred review)
"This accomplished debut novel will intrigue fans of both true crime and noir fiction. Flint...is a welcome addition to the world of literary crime fiction. Readers of Megan Abbott may want to investigate."—Library Journal (starred review)
"A phenomenal achievement. Little Deaths is one of those so-very-rare accomplishments: a lightning fast, heart-pounding, psychologically resonant crime novel that effortlessly transcends genre. If you believed that literary fiction can't be a one-sitting read, think again."—Jeffery Deaver
"Emma Flint's Little Deaths beguiles readers with a most harrowing crime: two children dead, their mother, Ruth, the likely suspect. Readers will as easily pity Ruth as doubt and denounce her, as Flint seduces us with a gem of a whodunit, making us question our every instinct. Deeply moody and moving, Little Deaths embodies the role of women in the sixties, especially those who dared to deviate from societal norms."—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl
"Utterly atmospheric and with style to burn, Emma Flint's Little Deaths is a novel that troubles and transfixes from its simmering first pages all the way to its searing final words."—Megan Abbott, author of You Will Know Me
"Little Deaths is a rarity: a period piece and police procedural that is wrenching and real and deeply moving. I fell fast and hard under the spell of this lush, moody, film noir of a novel."—Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Room, The Sandcastle Girls, and Midwives
"An absolutely gripping debut! Emma Flint spins a lyrical tale of horror and suspense in the vivid and thick atmosphere of 1965 Queens. Even after I finished, the story would not leave me. I cannot wait to read more from this talented author."—Beth Harbison, New York Times bestselling author of One Less Problem Without You
"I couldn't put it down.... So utterly satisfying, intriguing, and brilliant that everything else falls short. I can't wait for Emma Flint's next book."—Emma Chapman, author of How To Be a Good Wife
"Gripping and shattering. Ruth's story will stay with me for the rest of my life."—Erin Kelly, author of The Poison Tree
"Little Deaths is a stunning feat . . . Ruth Malone's descent into hell is a riveting tale of bad luck, heartbreak, and prejudice, written with the pace of a thriller and the rich detail of a historical novel."—Jane Casey, author of The Missing
"I read this with a dry mouth and a pounding heart--and can think of no higher praise for a literary crime novel."—The Bookseller (UK)
"A gripping read that is at the same time deeply real. A beautifully written and realized debut. I absolutely loved it."—Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat
"Sharply rendered literary noir."—Kirkus Reviews
"This thrilling suspense story will make you question your loyalties at every turn."—Harper's Bazaar
"Wonderfully atmospheric.... Simmering with tension, Little Deaths is a stylish, troubling look at how appearances can deceive."—The Express (UK)
"Involving and atmospheric, and immensely gripping."—Sophie Hannah, author of Woman with a Secret
"[An] excellent debut...Flint is unsparing and convincing in her portrayal of Malone, a woman of little education and flawed habits, fighting a society that believes she could not be a good mother."—The Times (UK)
"As a character study, [Little Deaths is] a killer."—Entertainment Weekly
"As a psychological study of the subtle terror visited on a woman who is alone and essentially a victim herself, it's superlative."—BookPage
"Mesmerizing.... Flint captures the loneliness, struggles, and ennui of the residents of working-class Queens in the mid-1960s, especially the women who, for the most part, are stay-at-home moms.... Flint...turns Little Deaths into a poignant look at a woman fighting for her emotional independence, who keeps her grief, heartbreak and frustrations deep inside her soul."—Associated Press
"[Little Deaths] is, just like the real-life case, a story I cannot get out of my head. Ruth Malone, Flint's fictionalized version, is a woman of great contradictions and fierce independence. She won't apologize and won't explain her life, and in mid-1960s New York, that's perhaps a greater crime than whether she killed her children .... The underlying crimes Ruth is accused of -- being independent, promiscuous, defiant, putting her own pleasure first -- are leveled at women today and, sadly, will continue to be leveled."—Sarah Weinman, "The Crime Lady"
"Debut novelist Flint has taken the story as the inspiration for her smart, atmospheric thriller about how a "loose" woman can be judged in the court of public opinion."—Newsday
"It has been a long time since a novel captured a time
and place as powerfully as Emma Flint's shattering debut.... Flint goes
where Mad Men dared not go. That the author is British makes her achievement
all the more amazing."—Chicago Tribune
"A meticulously detailed
period piece, a searching exploration of sexual hypocrisy, and a twisty and
enthralling murder mystery.... With something of the hallucinatory force of Eoin
McNamee's Blue Trilogy and the dark fire of Megan Abbott's early noirs, Little
Deaths is an unsettling portrait of a glamorous, reckless woman unsuited to
and unsatisfied by the domestic role that is her lot, and of a society that
only knows how to exploit and judge her. It's an absorbing, seductive read; I
absolutely loved it."—Declan Hughes, Irish Times
"What is dynamite is first-time novelist
Flint's ability to strike a match on page one and keep the flame burning for
the next 300 pages....She doesn't stiff the readers, but Ms. Flint does make them
wait, almost until the end, to reveal the who, what, when, where, why and
how...it likely will shock or surprise you, even if you're a seasoned mystery
fan....That is just one mark of a skilled storyteller and Ms. Flint, a native of
northeast England working as a technical writer in London, proves that herself
- tapping into her lifelong fascination with true crime accounts, murder cases
and unorthodox women."—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Little
Deaths offers vivid,
psychologically convincing portraits of memorable, multifaceted characters... Even minor details and characters are fully realized. This impressive debut novel is as much literary fiction as it is a compelling mystery."—Mystery Scene
"This taut thriller really shines when it goes
deep into Ruth's head, revealing not only her grief and despair over her loss
but also her chafing at the conformist culture that pronounces her 'guilty
in the beauty parlors, the backyards, and the kitchens of Queens.'"—Oprah.com
"Couldn't
stop reading.... The magic of Flint's book lies in its feverish,
spellbinding, summer-sticky atmosphere. .... She's created a nuanced historical
portrait of lower-middle class life, and the desperate obsession that Rose and
her accusers share seeps slowly into the reader, in the best style of Ross
Macdonald or Megan
Abbott."—Charles Finch, USA Today
Publisher: Hachette Books
Fiction / Noir
Kobo eBook (January 17th, 2017): $9.99
Hardcover (January 17th, 2017): $26.00
Compact Disc (January 17th, 2017): $35.00
Compact Disc (January 17th, 2017): $105.99
Hardcover, Large Print (May 3rd, 2017): $31.99
Pre-Recorded Audio Player (March 17th, 2017): $59.99
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Holly Robinson Peete Fires Off at 50 Cent for Negative Autism Tweet
July 6, 2012 - 7:06 pm by Jazmine Gray
Actress Holly Robinson Peete has decided to give 50 Cent a piece of her mind after he made an insensitive statement about autism.
When a fan tweeted 50 “Release the album or get shot again,” in response to the rapper releasing the album Five (Murder by Numbers) for free and pushing back his Interscope release to November, 50 responded with an inconsiderate remark.
"Yeah I just saw your picture fool you look autistic," tweeted 50. "I don’t want no special ed kids on my time line follow some body else."
The tweet was met with quite the backlash, including an open letter from Holly whose son is autistic.
“Do you even know what autism is?” she asks in the letter. “And what exactly does “autistic” look like? 1 in 88 have it. That’s 1 in 54 boys. Families suffer a social stigma you will never know. It is a financial and emotional drain for millions,” she fired off before asking him to delete the tweets.
“So I guess this is what autistic looks like?” she continued posting a picture of her son. “He is in special ed. He loves rap music and is a HUGE fan of yours. He’s a tremendous kid. He has to deal with so much trying to fit in. This isn’t helping.”
50 later removed the tweet.
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This Sake Brewer Wants to Change the World with Fermentation
Satoru Furuta of the Imayo Tsukasa sake brewery thinks that the world would be a better place if everyone incorporated more fermented products into their lives.
by Wyatt Marshall
All photos courtesy of Imayo Tsukasa.
I was at a small izakaya in Niigata on the west coast of central Japan, and the sake was flowing. In between bites of mackerel and big, pink, nearly translucent shrimp pulled from the Sea of Japan, we drank several bottles from in and around Niigata. Bottles of junmai daiginjo and junmai ginjo seemed to almost empty themselves, but thankfully I was with a group that always knew what to order. At one point as I put my chopsticks down, the man seated to my right looked me dead in the eye and told me, "I want to change the world with fermentation."
It's perhaps not the kind of thing that is typically said between grown men while eating, but we'd had a considerable amount of sake by that point and he meant it. Satoru Furuta, the next-in-line toji—master brewer—at the nearby Imayo Tsukasa sake brewery, envisions a better world if everyone incorporated more fermented products into their lives.
Satoru Furuta. All photos courtesy of Imayo Tsukasa.
Fermentation is the beating heart of all brewing, an art to which Satoru has dedicated his life. In sake brewing, after rice is milled to remove its outer husk—to get rid of the grain's tougher exterior—and washed and steamed, a mold called koji is spread upon a portion of the rice. The koji breaks down starch molecules into sugar molecules in preparation for the addition of yeast, which is otherwise unable to break down rice. That koji-inoculated rice is then mixed in a tank with regular steamed rice. Yeast is added, and fermentation largely takes care of the rest as the yeast eats the sugar and converts it into alcohol. After extracting the liquid from the mash and filtering it, you are left with sake.
Brewers manipulate the process in any number of ways, using different kinds of rice or yeast or choosing to mill the rice to various degrees, to name but a few. Working with and around fermentation, they craft unique expressions of sake—from the wild and pungent barely filtered nigoris to effortlessly elegant junmai daiginjos, the Rolls-Royces of sake.
"I first became interested in sake brewing while browsing a magazine in a convenience store while I was unemployed," Furuta told me. "There was a special article about sake making, and I thought, Cool! This is what I want to do!"
Rice inoculated with koji at Imayo Tsukasa.
Furuta began working at a brewery called Kanemasu in his hometown of Shiibata, learning the intricate sake making process. After three years, though, he was laid off as the brewery struggled. He followed a job lead and ultimately landed at Imayo Tsukasa in Niigata City, which wasn't very well known at the time but has now grown in its reputation. The sakes produced at Imayo Tsukasa are excellent, refined and subtle sakes that give way to more depth and character with each sip and as they change temperatures. About five years ago, as Furuta progressed up the ranks, he began to think of ways to use fermentation outside of the context of sake.
The Japanese take fermentation seriously. Koji, the key agent in sake fermentation, is unofficially considered the "national fungus" of Japan. It plays a role in nearly every meal—it's a crucial ingredient in soy sauce, miso, and mirin, and other ubiquitous foods like breakfast pickles or gari (pickled ginger). Rarer and bolder items like black garlic or the legendarily stinky kusaya fish are fermented, too. And then there is natto, a famously smelly soybean breakfast dish that sake brewers are forbidden to eat—if some of the enzymes from natto were to make it into the brewery, say, on a brewer's clothes, it could interfere with sake fermentation.
Stirring sake during fermentation.
Brewing tanks at Imayo Tsukasa.
Having spent about a decade tinkering with the sake brewing process, Satoru has become a master of fermentation. On Facebook, he calls himself a fermentation samurai. He now experiments with fermentation at home, adding Japanese twists to Western foods.
"It is fascinating how fermented goods walk a fine line of effects on the body," Furuta said. "If they are skillfully produced, they have a positive effect on the body, and if they are carelessly made, they will have a negative effect." You can use your imagination as to what those "negative effects" might be.
He has created fermented rice ketchup, which is white rather than red, and its applications extend beyond fries and burgers. It tastes something like tomato ketchup, but not really. He envisions using it to make "Hinomarita pizza," the name of which is intended to call to mind Margherita pizza. It's a double pun: Hinomarita is the name of the rising sun on the Japanese flag that, Satoru points out, looks a bit like a pizza. He also plans to create his own version of "Napolitan" spaghetti, a popular Japanese dish with a convoluted backstory that Satoru will further complicate. Napolitan spaghetti is named for Naples, and is made with ketchup and vegetables, a concoction dreamed up by a Japanese chef who was inspired by American military rations from World War II. Satoru will use white ketchup and will call it "Japolitan."
He's still tinkering with those. For now, he's willing to share his take on a Bolognese ragu that uses a miso-based sauce to create a decadent pasta dish bursting with umami. He calls it Nutarian, named for a port town on the river outside the Imayo Tsukasa brewery that used to ferry sake barrels to Russia and down to all points south.
Furuta's passion for fermentation has caught on at Imayo Tsukasa. The brewery also produces amazakes, fermented rice beverages with no yeast added, meaning they contain no alcohol. Amazakes are naturally sweet and rich in live cultures, making them good for the digestive system, like yogurt. But Furuta has added a twist, and has earned a patent for his creation.
It goes like this: Toward the end of the sake brewing process, after rice, water and yeast have fermented in large tanks for a couple of weeks, the resulting mash is pressed, squeezing out sake and leaving behind a dough-like substance made from rice. This substance, known as sake lees or sake kasu, is rich in vitamins and minerals, and, more importantly, malic and lactic acid. Furuta adds sake lees to an amazake, giving the drink a sour, yogurt-like flavor and boosting its nutritional value. It can be used as a substitute for milk in cooking, makes a mean potato salad, and works as a mixer to make sake cocktails.
Sake displays inside Imayo Tsukasa.
Furuta wouldn't go into the details of some of his creations, some of which, like the rice ketchup, he has big plans for. But the way in which he considered the possibilities of fermented foods was eye-opening. Could we eat better by tinkering a little with some seemingly mundane dishes? Much of the world already does, out of necessity and tradition. But whether it's farmers pickling vegetables for the winter, fishermen brining fish and packing them away in barrels, or Michelin-starred chefs experimenting in stainless steel kitchens, all loosely hold the reins to a transformative process with feet planted in both biology and culinary art.
At dinner in Niigata, with the help of an American friend acting as an interpreter, Satoru asked the table if he could read a poem, a sort of treatise on the state of mind with which he thinks about brewing and fermentation. He stood, and began to tell about the wonders of fermentation and how, at his brewery, he and his fellow brewers work to share the fruits of fermentation.
"In short, what can be obtained by fermentation is beneficial for humans and may be said to give pleasure to everyone," the poem read. "We are invigorated by the joy of brewing. This is the attraction of brewing for us, and as long as this spirit persists, we will not be corrupted."
Later on, Furuta expounded further. He told me how when he ferments sake or food, he isn't just making something to be consumed. Rather, he creates things that he hopes will stick around for some time longer in spirit.
"One of the positive effects I have seen in the study of fermentation is happiness," he told me. "Therefore I conclude that skillfully crafted fermentation is not only good for the body, but also the soul."
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No More Shootouts: Strong defence will be Canada’s backbone at world juniors
Head coach doesn’t want a situation where a hot goalie or a lucky bounce can determine a team’s fate
Canada’s junior hockey team has a simple rule for the 2018 world championship: No more shootouts.
Head coach Dominique Ducharme and his defensive corps have made it their mantra at this year’s selection camp after losing 5-4 in a shootout to the United States in the 2017 gold-medal game.
Returning defencemen Kale Clague, Jake Bean and Dante Fabbro, backed by incumbent goaltender Carter Hart, are determined to not let any games go that far.
“Going through what we did last year, losing in the final in the shootout, we’re not going to let those mistakes happen again,” said Clague between practices at the Meridian Centre. “Our big thing this year is we’re not going to even let it get to the shootout.”
Clague and Bean say that in Canada’s locker room no one wants to take any chances with a shootout, where a hot goalie or a lucky bounce can determine a team’s fate.
“(The shootout loss) fuels you every day to be on the ice, to do everything with that much more intensity, that much more focus,” said Bean. “Just try not to leave it down to questions, to that chance.”
REDA: B.C. players shortlisted for World Juniors
The pair of young defencemen echoed Ducharme, who also took last year’s loss as an opportunity to tighten up defensively.
“We’re not sitting here saying ‘God, we were one shot away in the shootout, can’t be any closer,’ which is true, but we don’t want to let it get back to that,” said Ducharme. “We want to be better. We’re challenging ourselves. As a coaching staff it starts with us but our players are doing the same.”
There are 11 defencemen attending selection camp, vying for just seven spots on Canada’s final 22-man roster. Clague, Bean and Fabbro are favourites to claim three of those spots having played in last year’s tournament.
Victor Mete just missed the cut for last year’s national team but earned his way into the NHL, playing 27 games for the Canadiens this season before Montreal loaned him to Hockey Canada on Monday for the world juniors. That professional experience is invaluable and also makes him a likely choice for the final roster.
Those four players will likely be the backbone of the team’s defence, which Ducharme says will emphasize speed and taking away opponents’ time and space to try to generate turnovers and feed Canada’s offence.
“I think we’re pretty deep everywhere but for sure we’re happy with the guys we have on the backend,” said Ducharme. “The guys that are possibly coming back and Mete and all seven or eight other guys that are here are all deserving. They’re in the mix of making the team.”
To Bean, the consistency that comes with seasoned players is the real value in having three returning defencemen.
“I think it’s good to have that experience but this tournament really evolves,” said Bean. “Guys get hurt, some guys are not feeling it, some guys are, whatever happens. To have that understanding and have three guys back there that have been through it before I think it gives us a bit of an edge.”
Fabbro sat out the first day of selection camp — a morning practice and another in the early evening — with an undisclosed injury that Ducharme said wouldn’t keep him out of the lineup long, joking that it was a “body bruise.”
Canada plays a collection of all-stars from Canadian universities on Wednesday and Thursday and then in an exhibition game against Denmark on Friday. All three games will be used by Hockey Canada’s staff to help evaluate its roster before final cuts are made after Friday’s game.
Practice. Practice. Practice. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/GyafSS5DUw
— #WorldJuniors (@HC_WJC) December 13, 2017
Vikes make bid to host national men’s basketball championships in 2019
Oak Bay High helps fill a dream with 10th Gary Taylor Classic
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WALKING THE OLD ROAD event at the Hamline Midway Library with Staci Lola Drouillard
WALKING THE OLD ROAD event at the Minnesota History Center with Staci Lola Drouillard
HOPE IN THE STRUGGLE event at the Linden Hills Community Center with Josie Johnson
THE GREAT MINNESOTA COOKIE BOOK event at the Great River Regional Library with Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson
PROFESSOR BERMAN event at Next Chapter Booksellers with Jay Weiner
JACK AND THE GHOST event at Fair Trade Books with Chan Poling and Lucy Michell
A FIELD GUIDE TO THE NATURAL WORLD OF THE TWIN CITIES event at the Wild Ones Stillwater chapter meeting with John Moriarty
WALKING THE OLD ROAD event at the Minnesota History Center with Staci Lola Drouillard Staci Lola Drouillard will be at the Minnesota History Center on Tuesday, March 17 for a reading and signing of her new book, WALKING THE OLD ROAD. https://www.upress.umn.edu/press/events/walking-the-old-road-event-at-the-minnesota-history-center-with-staci-lola-drouillard https://www.upress.umn.edu/logo.png
Staci Lola Drouillard will be at the Minnesota History Center on Tuesday, March 17 for a reading and signing of her new book, WALKING THE OLD ROAD.
Minnesota History Center, 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
Staci Lola Drouillard will be at the Minnesota History Center on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. for a reading and signing of her new book, Walking the Old Road: A People's History of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Anishinaabe, as part of the Minnesota Historical Society's History Lounge series.
Walking the Old Road revisits a time when generations of Ojibwe ancestors called the lost community of Chippewa City home. Staci Lola Drouillard, whose family once lived in Chippewa City, draws on memories, family history, historical analysis, and testimony passed down through generations to conduct us through the ages of early European contact, government land allotment, family relocation, and assimilation.
"What a beautiful read! Staci Lola Drouillard’s enchantingly lyrical descriptions of histories and places interweave with the voices of the Chippewa City people past and present like a braid of sweetgrass." —Linda LeGarde Grover, author of In the Night of Memory
"Staci Lola Drouillard’s thick descriptions and beautiful photographs offer a rare opportunity to be transported through space and time and connect with Minnesota’s North Shore. History comes alive in Walking the Old Road." —Anton Treuer, author of Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask
Walking the Old Road The story of a once vibrant, now vanished off-reservation Ojibwe village—and a vital chapter of the history of the North Shore
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Buy Right
By Jessica Bumpus 7 April 2010
Following Livia Firth's Green Carpet Challenge, we bring you a round-up of great labels and designers to know about when it comes to ethical and sustainable fashion. "Ethical/sustainable fashion is not a separate industry but rather a new language or way of approaching the existing methods and systems," says ethical fashion consultant Jocelyn Whipple, who notes that during the last twenty years it is an initiative that has been driven by small brands, non-government organisations and individual designers - who have addressed issues such as organic fibre farming, recycling and labour standards.
"By considering the social justice and environmental impact of their garment supply chains, designers working in this way are innovating the spectrum of solutions referred to as ethical fashion. As fashion consumers we are in turn being offered an array of clothing that not only satisfies our need for style, quality and function but also our desire for integrity and engagement with the social and environmental aspects of our clothing as part of our lifestyles," adds Whipple.
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EDUN - Belt this vest and wear with jeans and biker boots as you head into the winter months. Another good find from the label that invites us to think beyond fashion. £465, [www.net-a-porter.com</a>.
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SIKA – Give back to the Ghanian community and add to your wardrobe with this bright number from Sika. Add a fake fur for fun in the colder months. £85, www.sikadesigns.co.uk.
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NANCY DEE – Using high quality, natural, sustainable and organic fabrics, Nancy Dee manufactures its designs in factories that are dedicated to improving working conditions and paying their staff a fair wage. We'll be going the retro route with this number. Add a pair of opaque tights. £75, [www.nancydee.co.uk</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.nancydee.co.uk)
CAIPORA – An innovative new Brazilian jewellery label, Caipora aims to create alluring and ecological designs. This collar will offset a plain T-shirt nicely. Price available on request, [www.caipora.co.uk</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.caipora.co.uk)
KOMODO - Made out of 100 per cent wool and handmade in Kathmandu, we'll be wearing this jumper dress with thick woolly tights and adding a pair of Dr. Martens. £80, [www.asos.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.asos.com)
CRED – Pioneers of Fair Trade jewellery, Cred was founded in 1996 and specialises in creating beautiful jewellery with a modern twist. We'll be wearing this pendant, designed by Sophie Harley exclusively for CRED and made from Oro Verde™, with a strapless frock for the party season. £2,905, [www.credjewellery.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.credjewellery.com)
EDUN KENYA KIDS TEES - Edun has teamed up with Made Africa to create a series of T-shirts to support the Bidii School in Kenya. 100 per cent of the proceeds go back to the school and the T-shirts feature drawings by the schoolchildren, which are inspired by their everyday lives. We're rather taken with this one. £45, available from www.net-a-porter.com.
LEBLAS - The result of a collaboration between Leblas Ethical Jewellery and URTH Ethical Gold, this necklace is made entirely from URTH 18ct Ethical gold and pink-coloured lead and will work especially well with simple summer frocks. £595, 020 7730 3418.
NEARFAR - This autumn sees the launch of the second collection from Nearfar, the ethical brand that aims "to take the thinking girls’ wardrobe to another level" - taking inspiration from ancient West African tribal prints and Fifties silhouettes. Be sure to pay a visit to Anthropologie, where the brand will be exclusively stocked. £98, [www.nearfar.co.uk</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.nearfar.co.uk)
NOT JUST A LABEL - Enlisting the help of three of its top designers – Patrick Mohr, Aoi Kotsuhiroi and Spon Diogo – Not Just A Label has produced a series of limited edition organic T-shirts. Among them is this seriously sweet sheep design. Wear it with your favourite skinny jeans. £55, available from [www.notjustalabel.com</a>.
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ISSI - The brainchild of Isabella Macpherson and Sigrid Wilkinson, Issi is an art-eco-fashion company that collaborates with award-winning artists to produce chic accessories from waste, with a percentage of profits going back to charity. We're rather taken with this Girl On Fire purse – which is made in collaboration with artist Olivier Millagou from decommissioned red fire hose and parachute silk. £120, [www.issiworld.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.issiworld.com)
WHERE - Sourcing its handmade footwear and accessories from small producers and artisan communities around the globe, Where is all about everyone involved receiving a fair wage and being treated with respect. In next season's favourite mustard shade, we'll be wearing these shoes with a clashing pair of turquoise socks. £115, [www.wherefashion.co.uk</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.wherefashion.co.uk)
ADA ZANDITON - A svelte number to snap up for next season comes from Ada Zanditon. Zanditon uses a range of organic and natural fabrics as well as innovative waste-reducing and energy-conscious solutions to create sculptural, elegant, desirable fashion. £195, www.youngbritishdesigners.com.
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EDUN - A progressive brand from Ali Hewson and Bono that invites us to think beyond fashion, Edun's mission is to help build Africa as a viable source of production for fashion, founded on a trade for aid premise. Wear this natty little playsuit with plimsolls for summer. £354, [www.edunonline.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.edunonline.com)
FROM SOMEWHERE - We're loving this cute, layered ensemble by From Somewhere - the label from the curators of Estethica at London Fashion Week - Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci. Top £72, skirt £234, cardigan £195. Available at [www.yoox.com</a> and for further information visit www.fromsomewhere.co.uk.
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H&M - Ann-Sofie Johansson brings us her sustainable favourites for spring with The Garden Collection. “We are extremely proud of our Garden Collection for women, which has organic and recycled materials in every single garment,” says Johansson, head of design at H&M. £24.99, [www.hm.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.hm.com)
JUNKY STYLING - Using finds from charity shops and jumble sales to create something new is the fashion philosophy of Junky Styling, founded 11 years ago by friends Annika Sanders and Kerry Seager. Suit wrap shorts £68 and cuff collar top £35, 020 7247 1883.
KOMODO - Using natural and eco-friendly fabrics, dyes and traditional handmade local skills to create his fashion designs, Komodo is the brainchild of Joe Komodo. Snap up these summer-essential shorts from the label. £48, [www.ascensiononline.com</a>.
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LUCIANA - Launching on April 6 is the Luciana eco clutch bag from charity Bottletop. Quirky in design and ethical in its production, only 50 of the bags will be available due to the rarity of the gold ring pulls (it takes around 300 ring pulls to make one bag). £99, www.bottletop.org.
MINNA - Handmade in the UK, Minna Hepburn is the mind behind Minna – creating beautiful lace and textile designs while at the same time determined to minimise the impact on the environment by using organic, fair trade and recycled materials wherever possible. Just add a family heirloom of jewellery to this dress. £500, available in August at www.minna.co.uk.
MONKEE GENES - A girl can never have too many pairs of jeans – so why not look to Monkee Genes for your next pair? The brand's ethos is "to manufacture with conscience and without sweatshop labour" and in July 2008 was awarded the Soil Association Organic Standard and the Global Organic Textile Standard certificates. £50, [www.monkeegenes.co.uk</a>.
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NOIR - Committed to creating clothes "for both the consumer’s fashion and social conscience" is Noir, whose white cotton dress will slip nicely into your summer wardrobe. £382, [www.rousiland.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.rousiland.com)
PACHACUTI - Hats are firmly on summer's agenda, for both practical and style reasons. This one comes from Pachacuti and is made by a women's collective in Ecuador, where hat weaving is their principle source of income. £35.75, www.pachacuti.co.uk.
PEOPLE TREE - Here's one to add to your summer dress collection – from one of the best-known labels working to the principles of Fair Trade fashion, People Tree. £75, [www.peopletree.co.uk</a> or 0845 450 4595.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.peopletree.co.uk)
MADE - Created by influential designers and then sourced and created within disadvantaged communities across East Africa, Made is about making great accessories and empowering developing communities. Here, it's enlisted the help of Pippa Small. £150, www.made.uk.com.
CHRISTOPHER RAEBURN - Raeburn creates ethically intelligent garments and high end, innovative and functional fashion from re-appropriated military fabrics. Among them, this jacket and matching bag made from parachute material laser cut with spots. £295, [www.brownsfashion.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.brownsfashion.com)
SIKA - This dress will see you through to the autumn and its upcoming Fifties/Sixties trend. Snap it up now from Sika, whose aim is to work closely with local traders and manufacturers to produce quality garments for the international market and give back to the Ghanaian community. £95, [www.sikadesigns.co.uk</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.sikadesigns.co.uk)
STEWART + BROWN - Renowned for creating beautiful soft jersey clothing from the finest organic Pima cotton, Stewart + Brown launched in 2002. On our hit list is this dinky pocket tunic dress. £105, [www.ascensiononline.com</a>.
NORTH CIRCULAR - Head to North Circular – which uses ethical wool rescued from Izzy Lane's sheep sanctuary in North Yorkshire – for the softest, woolliest hat to keep your head warm. Beanie hat, £65, [www.thenorthcircular.com</a>.
<A href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/trends/2010-spring-summer/100407-ethical-fair-trade-eco-friendly-fas.aspx" target=_"blank">SEE THE ETHICAL FASHION BRANDS TO KNOW](http://www.thenorthcircular.com)
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Spring 2018 Ready-to-WearMelitta Baumeister
NEW YORK,October 13, 2017
by Maya Singer
One report from this year’s Venice Biennale described Anne Imhof’s installation at the German Pavilion as like “a catwalk show from hell.” Clearly, that reviewer had never been to Fashion Week, but anyway, Biennale-goers were queuing up to get a look at Imhof’s staging of sullen, black-clad teens variously singing, dancing, or retreating into glass boxes to check their phones and then, all of a sudden, joining together in a stately procession. Melitta Baumeister got a chance to visit the pavilion, and she too was struck by Imhof’s inquiry into the contemporary tension between individuality and collectivity. For her new collection, Baumeister pursued her own questions on that theme.
At an appointment today, Baumeister said she wanted her clothes to operate as “blank canvases.” There’s something semi-radical in that idea: What if fashion operated not as a means of self-expression, but as a box that could contain an infinitude of individualities expressing themselves in other ways? There was a studious anonymity to most of Baumeister’s garments. A minimalist from the start, she’s backed off from the sculptural assertion of her early collections; the silhouettes here were not so much monumental as open, with subtleties of volume and construction serving to define the shapes. Streetwise looks like an oversize hoodie or a latex poncho added to the sense that Baumeister was trying to create a youth uniform virtually anyone could wear. A march composed of women clad in her black or white pleat-detailed dresses or tunics and wide-leg pants would make for a formidably cool protest, indeed. There’s power in subsuming the self to a larger message.
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Jason Orts: Nearly impossible to make Super Centex picks with so much talent
JASON ORTS, Tribune-Herald staff writer
On a Friday afternoon a little more than a week ago, I sat surrounded by my Trib sports colleagues at Vitek’s.
After plowing through our Gut Paks or barbecue, we turned our attention to picking the 60th annual Super Centex football team.
As we went through the nominees, it invoked some memories from my college days, when my roommates and friends would often gather to play games – video games, board games or whatever kind of game we could come up with.
One of the most popular selections of those get-togethers was You Don’t Know Jack on the original Playstation.
It was a game that riddled players with question after question, but every now and then a specific type would pop up – the impossible question.
That’s what picking this year’s Super Centex team felt like – trying to answer an impossible question.
Just look at what we had to consider at the quarterback position.
There’s Ben Hicks, an SMU commit from Midway who threw for 3,510 yards and 28 touchdowns while adding another nine touchdowns on the ground.
There’s Austin Skinner of Teague, who threw for 3,511 yards and 49 touchdowns and found the end zone five times rushing.
There’s Roshauud Paul, a dual-threat sophomore who threw for 1,560 yards and 19 touchdowns, ran for 1,618 yards and 23 more scores and was the offensive MVP of the Class 2A Division II state championship game after leading Bremond from behind.
The combined record for these three young men in the regular season? A cool 30-0.
In nearly any other year, they’d all be no-brainer first- or second-team selections. But this year was different, and they were all given honorable mention.
That trio doesn’t even include others like Connally’s Kristian Brown, one of the most dynamic athletes in the area at any position, Mexia’s Jaylen Gipson, who helped his team surprise everyone by ripping through District 7-4A Division II undefeated, or Clifton’s Tanner Thomas, who nearly cracked the 2,000-yard mark on the ground and helped revitalize the Cubs’ program with its first playoff trip since 2005.
Starting to see why things felt so impossible?
As for the signal-callers who did get on the team, their numbers jump off the page at you and exemplify how offenses have exploded in recent years.
Mart’s De’Nerian Thomas isn’t the most polished passer you’ll ever see, but he’s exactly the type of athlete you want with the ball in his hands 70-plus times per game. Nobody in the history of Central Texas has rushed for more yards than the 7,324 he had in his career, 2,545 of which came this season.
His running ability worried defenders so much that they sucked up on play-action, and Thomas could hit them over the top. That’s why 19 of his 48 completions went for touchdowns this season and he was the choice as the Offensive Player of the Year and took a first-team utility spot.
All first-team quarterback Brett Gilchrist did for Whitney was amass more than 5,000 yards of total offense and 58 touchdowns and lead his team to its first outright district championship since 1982.
If you don’t like those guys, how about the second-team quarterback and utility man.
Cameron Yoe’s Reid Nickerson was a one-year starter at quarterback, but he made the most of it with 3,190 yards and 44 touchdowns with only three interceptions in leading the Yoemen to their third straight state title to take the quarterback spot.
That left Temple’s Chad President as the second-team utility player, and he finished with 2,705 yards and 24 touchdowns passing to go with 1,002 yards and 11 scores on the ground to help the Wildcats to the 5A Division I championship game.
Admittedly, not every position was as difficult to select as quarterback, but it just goes to show you how difficult it is to get the right guys on the team when there are so many good players at one position.
I’m not complaining. This was a special season in Central Texas high school football, and that makes it fun to cover.
It’s not every year we get two state champions, another state finalist and a state semifinalist in Mart that bludgeoned opponents until having one bad night against the worst possible opponent, eventual Class 1A Division I state champion Canadian.
I’ve had coaches get upset with me in the past when I called to notify them of their selections and ask me why I didn’t think one or more of their players were worthy of a certain spot on the team.
It’s not that they weren’t worthy. It’s just a very difficult team to make, and we like it that way. It should mean something to be selected, and we always strive to get it right. But we know there will be those who disagree with our picks.
After all, the number of schools in Central Texas means there are that many players, coaches and fans with opinions about who should be selected, and that makes it hard to please everyone.
Impossible, even.
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Kelvin Reynolds is a reporter for WBRC FOX6 News in our Tuscaloosa Bureau. Kelvin is no stranger to West Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1996. Roll Tide! While at the Capstone, he interned for WBRC in the same office he now works.
Before that, he spent more than seven years learning the news business in Mobile at WALA. Kelvin started there as a photographer and worked his way up as a reporter. While there, Kelvin covered a half dozen hurricanes and tropical storms and covered the Ten Commandments debate in Montgomery.
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Ring Size: 12/
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Genuine Chinese Turquoise set in Sterling Silver Ring. Created by Santo Domingo Artist Raymond Coriz. Signed by the Artist. Chinese turquoise ranges all across the spectrum from deep greens to dark blues and even yellows. The best and most collectible material is dark blue with excellent spider-webbing. Most of the matrix is dark brown or black. Today, most of the turquoise produced in China comes from the Ma'anshan and Hubei mines. The Hubei province includes the Yungai (also known as Cloud Mountain) and the Zhuxi mines. Unlike American turquoise which is usually identified by the specific mine, Chinese turquoise has historically simply been referred to as "Chinese turquoise", even though there are several different areas that produce the stone. Turquoise has been mined in China for over 2000 years, evidenced by its use in many pieces of art and carvings from some of the earliest dynasties.
Ring is 7/8" L x 3/4" W.
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10 19.7mm T 1/2 21 62mm
10 1/2 20.1mm U 1/2 22 63.5mm
11 20.6mm V 1/2 24 64.5mm
11 1/2 21mm W 1/2 25 66mm
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Students and parents (and unfortunately many school counselors) are often unfamiliar with the Early Round (Early Action or Early Decision) option at many of America’s elite schools. We have crunched the data on the Early Round vs. Regular Decision admission rates, which should show you that whenever possible, you should apply to EA/ED.
While most Ivy League Schools offered Early Decision options, Princeton, Harvard, and Yale offer Restricted Early Action option to students. If student choose to apply to one of them, they cannot apply to any other private schools in the early stage, and public schools that offer ED options.
If you look at the admission rates for Early Round, they are significantly higher at all 8 schools. (We have developed a ratio, which we term ER/RD, which measures how great of an advantage ER applicants have.) The ER/RD ratio ranges from 2.1 (Cornell) to 3.0 (Harvard). In simpler terms, it means you are 2.8x more likely to be admitted to Brown applying in ER than in RD.
Though Stanford has decided to not release their early round admission data, we can assume the situation is similar since all elite schools are still competing with each other for elite students.
Based on the above data, we can easily find out that, because of the timing of application, students with similar/ same background & academic performance will have diversely application outcome. Therefore, we highly recommend you to organize your timeline and work on your college application scheme at the earliest possible, including ahead preparation for related tests. This way, you can apply to your ideal colleges at the most advantageous timing and hence gain the admissions successfully.
Changes of IELTS format
From 4 January 2020, some small changes of IELTS format are being introduced to the instructions and layout of the paper-based Listening test:
1. The word ‘Sections’ will be changed to ‘Parts’ – The paper-based test will now be divided into Part 1, 2, 3, 4.
2. The Part 1 example will be removed.
3. The page number references will be removed. Eg. ”look at questions 1-4 on page 3” will be shorten as ”look at questions 1-4”.
More information: https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/test-format
Latest changes to SAT Test
There are some changes to the SAT, starting 2020-2021, announced by CollegeBoard
The test dates will be in the following months: August, October, December, March, May, and June. College Board moved the test in November to August.
No SAT II (SAT Subject tests) in March, and no SAT I in June
The language with listening test will be moved to May; however there's no Chinese test in May 2020 published on CollegeBoard's website yet.
So, the SAT I test will be available in August, October, December, March and May, while the SAT II Subject Test will be available in August, October, December, May, and June.
This will impact current 10th graders who plan to take the Chinese test but haven't done so, especially. If you need help with the arrangement of test taking schedule or other information, feel free to contact TrinityScholar by Live Chat, leaving us a message, Line, Email, or call 886-2-27716002
ACT Change Will Allow Students to Retake Individual Sections
Starting next September, high schooler could retake ACT individual sections, instead of the entire exam.
Officials at ACT said on Oct. 8 that starting next September, students who want to improve their scores would be able to retake single sections of the five-part test, including reading, math, science, English and optional writing, which lasts about three hours, instead of sitting for all of them again. The change would allow students to avoid getting worse marks on sections they had taken earlier and students will get a new “superscore” that combines their highest scores on the subsections from each time they took the test.
There’s already discussion about whether this change eases students’ anxiety or further disadvantages students without access to extra test-prep resource/ coaching.
However, one thing is for sure—College Board, owner of SAT, the other dominant of this game, would have to come up with some similar changes in reaction to this new policy of ACT.
Read the full news here.
(Updates on Nov. 27)
Starting from the test at September 2020, students who take the ACT at US test centers will be able to:
Retake just one (or two or three) section(s) at a time after completing one full ACT.
Directly submit their ACT superscore by choice to colleges and universities if they have taken the full ACT more than once or participated in section retests.
Choose between online testing and traditional paper testing. If students choose online testing, they will get scores back in as soon as two days.
Registration for ACT Section Retesting and online testing will be open approximately 1week after the July 2020 test date.
However, for students outside the US,
Only superscores will be available to them, beginning in Sept. 2020.
Section retesting will NOT be offered at international test centers in 2020 but ACT is evaluating the availability in the future.
For higher education institutions who determine and maintain their own admissions score policies, ACT will provide test results from an entire ACT test, along with the best scores. More info
Will SAT/ ACT become optional requirement for the University of California system?
In the last couple years, the admission requirement on standardized tests, i.e. SAT, ACT, AP, IELTS, TOEFL, and so on, is getting more and more diversified and flexible. According to “Will UC schools drop their SAT scores requirement?”, a recent article on L.A. Times, by TERESA WATANABE, it said that the University of California system, one of the largest public university system in the U.S., is considering dropping the SAT and ACT as an admissions requirement, for the reason that the standardized tests are increasingly seen as an unfair admission barrier.
Our Takeaways
Now, there are more than 1000 universities in the US have adapted this “test-optional” policy and you can have the full list from Fair Test’s website. https://www.fairtest.org/university/optional
However, when you look into the details, there are different situations that fits different applicants.
1. No SAT/ACT at all for all students – such as Pitzer College (except homeschooled, Joint Medical Program applicants, and students attending schools from which grades are not provided.)
2. No SAT/ACT for US or Canadian citizens, still required for international students. – such as Brandeis University
3. Applicants can choose to submit different test results such as SAT, ACT, 3 AP test results, or 3 SAT II Subject Test results. However, this might also come with additional requirements. For example, the University of Chicago requires at least 1 of these SAT subjects has to be math or science, and 1 be English, Social Science, Arts or World Languages. As for AP exams, they need to be at least one in Math, Computer Science, or Science and at least one in English, History, or Language..
University of California system is the most popular college system in the US with nearly or over 100,000 applicants to its top 3 campuses (LA, SD and Berkeley), and the single largest university source of customers for the College Board. Test-optional is not an easy decision to make. It’s highly doubtful that UC will go with no requirement for all applicants, but set up new application rules. So, here comes a more important question, “what’s the fairer alternative(s) of SAT and ACT as admission requirements, free from family income, parents’ education, or even race?”
2018 University of California System (UCs) Admission Data
Freshman or transfer? International students vs. California residents (in-state), vs. non-California residents (out-state)
2019 University of California System Admission Data
L3 Honors Gender Inequality
opic：Gender Inequality
Field：Social Science
At the beginning of the class, the teacher asked the class which industries might have the issue of gender inequality, and then further explain the phenomena with samples in the class material.
In the U.S., the sports industry is one of the industries with serious gender inequality. Women are paid much less than men are paid. According to a report, 40% of women in the sports industry have experienced gender discrimination. Take World Cup as an example, the US women football team got 2 million bonuses for their golden medal, whereas US men football team received 35 million after they won the championship. Apparently, the gender pay gap was extremely huge. The good news is, the remuneration for women is rising every year, there are over 90% of the sport games pay men and women equally. "Women are far more visible in sports today than at any previous point in history," says UN Women in a statement. Hopefully, the issue of gender inequality will finally diminish.
Besides the contents from the magazine, the teacher also showed the class some related videos, which could further enhance students' listening and speaking.
Key Vocabulary of the Class
Gender pay gap [n.] the difference between men’s and women’s salaries.
Equality [n.] the quality or state of being equal.
Discrimination [n.] prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action or treatment.
Discrepancy [n.] the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance.
Revenue [n.] the total income produced by a given source.
Summer Schedule & How To Sign Up
L3 Reading and Writing 2019 Summer Class Schedule
Session 2: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core and Honors), July 1 to July 18
Session 3: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core and Honors), July 22 to August 8
Session 4: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core and Honors), August 12 to August 29
Each session includes 14 classes.
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L3 Core Sample Class: U.S. Prison System
Hi everyone! Today we are going to introduce US prison system, one of our popular topic of L3 Core.
The incarceration rate of the US is the highest around the world, and therefore the relating legislation are extremely crucial. Bill Clinton, the former US president, has signed a bill which states that individuals who commit the same crime more than three times will be punished life sentence. Although it looks quite reasonable, it is actually a controversial law. The US authority has already started to amend the legislation.
Besides reading the magazine, teacher also asked students to make sentences and write short paragraphs using the vocabularies and phrases from the article.
Another important point of the class is critical thinking. Critical thinking is the rational analysis of facts to form a judgement, and it is an important skill required by many western universities. When doing critical thinking, students can not only receive the opinion that the author made but also establish their own ideas. The development of the ability will definitely benefit pupils' future studies.
Key Vocabulary of the Class
Mandatory [adj.] required by a law or rule.
Disparity [n.] distinction in quality or character.
Incarceration [n.] confinement in a jail or prison.
Mandated [adj.] official required.
Summer Schedule &How To Sign Up
Session 2: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core & Honors), July 1 ~ 18
Session 3: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core & Honors), July 22 ~ 8
Session 4: 09:30am – 12:30pm (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core & Honors), Aug.12 ~ 29
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L3 Honors Sample Class: Fake News
Hello! This time, we'd like to share you the L3 Honors Class about the issue of fake news. The development of technology is extremely rapid, and there is more and more fake news which seems quite authentic. The ability to identify fake news has become an important skill nowadays.
Facebook is the most popular social media nowadays, and it is a platform full of fake news. Many Facebook users have asked Facebook team to forbid those unreal posts, whereas Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, said that all the Facebook users have the right to enjoy the freedom of speech, therefore they would not ban the fake news.
The statement irritated some netizens, and they made a fake video with Mark saying that he wanted to rule the world to satirize the social media giant’s policy. Fortunately, Facebook started to take actions by using 43 fact-checking organisations.
Besides the language, teacher also wanted to cultivate pupils’ cognitive ability, hoping that students will not blindly believe everything that is posted on the internet.
Erode [v.] to diminish or destroy by degrees.
Misinform [v.] to give incorrect or misleading information to someone.
Distinguish [v.] to perceive a difference in something.
Sensational [adj.] of or relating to sensation or the senses.
Session 3: 9:30 a – 12:30 p (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core & Honors), July 22 to Aug. 8
Session 4: 9:30 a – 12:30 p (Junior) 13:30-16:30 (Core & Honors), Aug.12 ~ 29
L3 Reading And Writing Class
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CNN on the Web outshines TV
CNN’s ratings have been declining since 2003, whereas CNN.com traffic continues to increase.
Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons made news last week by publicly that CNN’s Web site is out performing the network’s television broadcasts. “I worry about CNN more than I do about CNN.com,” Parsons said.
Speaking at a London media conference, Parsons expressed pessimism about the state of the cable news operation, whose ratings have been in steady decline since 2003. On the other hand, CNN.com traffic continues to increase.
Unique users on the CNN.com Web site were up nearly 25 percent to 26 million visitors in April compared with the same period a year ago. That, coupled with the 90 million worldwide subscribers to CNN Mobile, suggests that CNN’s breaking-news model fits in better online among sit-forward viewers than it does in the sit-back environment of America’s living rooms, according to “Ad Age.”
“We’re all pretty convinced that news doesn’t break on TV anymore,” Eric Bader, senior vice president and managing director of digital connections at MediaVest, told “Ad Age.” “Almost everybody across pretty much every economic and age demographic learns of breaking news online, increasingly on mobile.”
CNN built its reputation on its ability to deliver breaking news 24 hours a day and essentially trained its audience to tune in for headlines, the report said. The Web has taken away that core mission, and CNN has since struggled to find a new approach for its television broadcasts.
Where the audience goes, the ad dollars follow. Since 2003, CNN’s cable revenue has dropped 11 percent, from $424.2 million to $378.5 million in 2006, while digital revenue has nearly doubled, from $34.8 million to $71.4 million, according to TNS Media Intelligence.
CNN to add free video to its Web site
Following the lead of other news Web sites, CNN.com plans to add free video clips in June
'CNN Enhanced TV' Now on Dish Network
EchoStar Communications Corp. and CNN have joined forces to offer Dish Network customers a new interactive news service called "CNN Enhanced TV." Subscribers have access to the latest articles and images from CNN.com in conjunction with CNN/U.S. programming on Dish Networks's "DishHome" channel 100. CNN Enhanced
CNN & ABC News Last Man Standing
Together, CNN and ABC News would have everything. ABC has the faces. CNN has the bureaus. ABC has the ratings. CNN has the profit. ABC has the prestige. CNN has the proletariat. Then again, CNN says "po-tay-to" and ABC says "po-tah-to," and you know the rest
At its Atlanta headquarters, CNN undertook the replacement of its aging SD feed-ingest, edit and playout infrastructure with new HD equipment.
Home Categories Vote Past Winners Entry Rules Broadcast Engineering CNN At its Atlanta headquarters, CNN undertook the replacement of its aging SD feed-ingest, edit and playout infrastructure with new HD equipment. In doing so, it ...
CNN Pipeline Looking for a Landslide
New candidates for office have high hopes for November's elections. At CNN.com, constituents also have new choices, with the news giant bulking up its Internet video offerings in expectation of a day of historic importance and record-setting demand for media.
CNN unveils premium broadband service
CNN Pipeline will include four live streams of video content, available 24-hours a day
Harris provides news automation system for CNN+ Madrid
CNN+ Madrid has been using the Harris ADC-100 automation system since last August.
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Twenty20 Cricket Company started coaching in Europe in 2008 and have since expanded to promote the UK through the vehicle of cricket.
We are looking to help nations and clubs overseas to develop.
Find out how we can assist you.
What we have achieved so far: -
Help to set-up, establish and support national cricket boards as we have done in Iceland, Moldova and the Ivory Coast
Engaged with local residents to increase participation which has happened in Iceland and Moldova
Liaised with embassies and UK companies to support events - the first event is in Chisinau, Moldova in May 2019
Supported local cricket associations to run schools coaching - we have advised Czechia with their innovative native-delivered schools coaching programme
Donated equipment to countries - Donations have been sent to Liberia, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Chile and Sri Lanka
Coached national level teams - Since 2015 Iceland and in 2019, Moldova and Sierra Leone. Our coaches also make 2-3 annual visits to coach the Switzerland under 11 and under 13 teams and have worked with the Belgium national women's team in Brussels and Berlin and Macedonian team in Skopje
Organised tours to the UK - Switzerland junior teams have come over for a 4-day tour for a number of years and we have supported the G-Force Academy from Dubai with their summer festivals at Epsom College
Coaching and playing tours to Europe - our Touregs team of mostly cricket coaches have played in Benidorm, Vienna and Rome. In Rome we also ran coaching sessions at a local club to support local volunteers
Organised local tournaments - co-running the Vienna Wintercup indoor tournament every February, advising Iceland on their club tournaments and currently in the process of setting up indoor and outdoor leagues in Moldova
Worked with local cricket clubs to sustain and develop their players - Youth coaching camps have been delivered at Basel Dragons Cricket Club, Geneva Regional Youth Cricket Club, THCC Rot-Gelb Cricket Club in Hamburg and Berlin Cricket Club. There have also been coaching visits there and tours to the UK supporting Warsaw Hussars, a team of native Polish cricketers
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Universities Wales
How do Welsh universities advance the world around us? Find out more
Universities Wales Weekly Wrap Up – 7th April
7 Apr 2017 by Universities Wales
The Reid Review
The Reid Review of government funded research and innovation in Wales began its work on Wednesday 5th April when Professor Reid met for the first time with his panel of advisors. The highly-respected Professor Graeme Reid from University College London has been asked by the Welsh Government to lead the review that will look at the strengths, gaps and future potential to sustain and grow strong research and innovation activity in Wales.
The review will:
Look to identify patterns and themes in the development of business and public services in Wales which draw on research and innovation strengths in Wales and further afield and will report back next winter
Collate the results of recent analyses of research and innovation activity in Wales.
Consider how firms, public services and research groups in universities connect locally and globally to support the needs of Welsh communities, business and the economy. It will also consider how the connections and interactions between these groups can be improved to enable Wales to become a more entrepreneurial state.
Professor Reid said:
“Thriving research and innovation are key to the future economy and society of Wales.
“Brexit, the Industrial Strategy and UK legislation on Higher Education & Research will bring significant changes to the environment for government-funded research and innovation in Wales. This review will explore how the Government, universities and business in Wales can influence and respond to these changes, both creating opportunities and mitigating threats.
“The review will aim to report early in 2018, before UKRI is created formally and while Brexit negotiations are still underway.”
Vacancy for a Welsh representative on UK Healthcare Education Advisory Committee
The UK Healthcare Education Advisory Committee (UKHEAC) is seeking a Welsh representative to provide advice at senior strategic level on developing healthcare education and research.
The UKHEAC advises the four UK HE funding bodies on healthcare training and research, and is seeking a member with a background preferably in an area such as medicine, an allied health profession, or a local health board. It plans to appoint a new member in time for the next meeting on 9 June in Cardiff (9.30-13.00, with dinner the night before).
The deadline for applications is 21 April 2017.
More: www.hefcw.ac.uk/news/news/news.asp
Future Leaders Connect
The British Council has a new opportunity called Future Leaders Connect, which will give two young people (18-35) the chance to join an international group of peers who are interested in policy development. The group will be given nine days of policy and communications training and the chance to meet MPs and other influencers, as well as taking part in a conference in Westminster.
The British Council is looking for young people with big ideas for policy in Wales and is keen to encourage people from the university sector to take part.
Shortlisted candidates from Wales will present their policy ideas to a panel of experts at the Senedd on 15 June. Two winners of this heat will go to London in October for an intensive nine-day policy and leadership training programme and join a worldwide leadership network, which is set to grow annually.
Anyone who would like to take part should submit an application online before Sunday 14 May 2017 https://wales.britishcouncil.org/en. They will be asked what their unique policy ideas are and why they have what it takes to be a global leader. They must be free to attend the heat event at the Senedd on the evening of 15 June 2017.
More: www.britishcouncil.org/future-leaders-connect
Fee planning
HEFCW regulates full-time undergraduate and PGCE fee levels at universities in Wales. An institution based in Wales, which provides higher education and is a charity, can apply to have a fee and access plan considered and approved by HEFCW so that students on these courses are eligible for support. HEFCW has published its 2018/19 Fee and Access Plan Guidance on submitting a fee and access plan application.
Political Update
First Minister Carwyn Jones was asked by Leanne Wood about recent job losses at Welsh universities during Tuesday’s Plenary session, to which he replied that he’s concerned “that we are seeing a drop in applications, particularly from students from abroad”. He went on to say “I’ve not seen anything on this scale since I was in university myself in the 1980s and that is concerning.” A summary of the exchange also appeared as a news item on the BBC website.
Mark Reckless has defected from UKIP and joined the Welsh Conservatives group, making the Conservatives the second largest party in the Assembly, which has come at the expense of Plaid Cymru.
New Vice-Chancellor for Aberystwyth University
We are delighted to report that Professor Elizabeth Treasure started as Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University this week.
Professor Treasure joins Aberystwyth from Cardiff University, where in 2010 she became the first woman to be appointed as their Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
Unis Wales Update
This week we have been working on our response to the Industrial Strategy and going through HEFCW’s recently laid financial memorandum.
News: Number of students starting part-time undergraduate degrees in Wales up 46%
Universities Wales response to WG Draft Budget 2020-21
Blog: Why the general election matters to universities in Wales
Universities Wales response to post-legislative scrutiny of the Higher Education (Wales) 2015 Act
Open letter on EU Structural Funds
Blog: Welsh delegation to Texas, Alabama and Georgia
Universities Wales response to regional skills partnerships inquiry
BLOG: Welsh universities at European Research and Innovation Days
Blog: Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Chair of Universities Wales says graduate start-ups have the potential to boost prosperity for decades to come
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The American Historical Review Archives All Years = 503 Issues, 73,706 ArticlesDecade 1890s = 17 Issues, 718 Articles Year 1895 = 1 Issue, 33 Articles Year 1896 = 4 Issues, 166 Articles Year 1897 = 4 Issues, 172 Articles Year 1898 = 4 Issues, 170 Articles Year 1899 = 4 Issues, 177 ArticlesDecade 1900s = 40 Issues, 2,479 Articles Year 1900 = 4 Issues, 197 Articles Year 1901 = 4 Issues, 203 Articles Year 1902 = 4 Issues, 267 Articles Year 1903 = 4 Issues, 225 Articles Year 1904 = 4 Issues, 245 Articles Year 1905 = 4 Issues, 269 Articles Year 1906 = 4 Issues, 249 Articles Year 1907 = 4 Issues, 269 Articles Year 1908 = 4 Issues, 288 Articles Year 1909 = 4 Issues, 267 ArticlesDecade 1910s = 40 Issues, 2,588 Articles Year 1910 = 4 Issues, 288 Articles Year 1911 = 4 Issues, 286 Articles Year 1912 = 4 Issues, 252 Articles Year 1913 = 4 Issues, 217 Articles Year 1914 = 4 Issues, 276 Articles Year 1915 = 4 Issues, 233 Articles Year 1916 = 4 Issues, 261 Articles Year 1917 = 4 Issues, 285 Articles Year 1918 = 4 Issues, 266 Articles Year 1919 = 4 Issues, 224 ArticlesDecade 1920s = 40 Issues, 2,966 Articles Year 1920 = 4 Issues, 237 Articles Year 1921 = 4 Issues, 284 Articles Year 1922 = 4 Issues, 289 Articles Current Issue Current Article Year 1923 = 4 Issues, 269 Articles Year 1924 = 4 Issues, 280 Articles Year 1925 = 4 Issues, 277 Articles Year 1926 = 4 Issues, 320 Articles Year 1927 = 4 Issues, 371 Articles Year 1928 = 4 Issues, 297 Articles Year 1929 = 4 Issues, 342 ArticlesDecade 1930s = 40 Issues, 4,001 Articles Year 1930 = 4 Issues, 383 Articles Year 1931 = 4 Issues, 353 Articles Year 1932 = 4 Issues, 331 Articles Year 1933 = 4 Issues, 316 Articles Year 1934 = 4 Issues, 321 Articles Year 1935 = 4 Issues, 290 Articles Year 1936 = 4 Issues, 311 Articles Year 1937 = 4 Issues, 468 Articles Year 1938 = 4 Issues, 570 Articles Year 1939 = 4 Issues, 658 ArticlesDecade 1940s = 40 Issues, 4,388 Articles Year 1940 = 4 Issues, 567 Articles Year 1941 = 4 Issues, 492 Articles Year 1942 = 4 Issues, 505 Articles Year 1943 = 4 Issues, 486 Articles Year 1944 = 4 Issues, 385 Articles Year 1945 = 4 Issues, 351 Articles Year 1946 = 4 Issues, 354 Articles Year 1947 = 4 Issues, 351 Articles Year 1948 = 4 Issues, 427 Articles Year 1949 = 4 Issues, 470 ArticlesDecade 1950s = 40 Issues, 5,299 Articles Year 1950 = 4 Issues, 453 Articles Year 1951 = 4 Issues, 468 Articles Year 1952 = 4 Issues, 452 Articles Year 1953 = 4 Issues, 447 Articles Year 1954 = 4 Issues, 541 Articles Year 1955 = 4 Issues, 531 Articles Year 1956 = 4 Issues, 577 Articles Year 1957 = 4 Issues, 570 Articles Year 1958 = 4 Issues, 656 Articles Year 1959 = 4 Issues, 604 ArticlesDecade 1960s = 43 Issues, 8,353 Articles Year 1960 = 4 Issues, 282 Articles Year 1961 = 4 Issues, 418 Articles Year 1962 = 4 Issues, 794 Articles Year 1963 = 4 Issues, 794 Articles Year 1964 = 4 Issues, 827 Articles Year 1965 = 4 Issues, 994 Articles Year 1966 = 4 Issues, 988 Articles Year 1967 = 5 Issues, 1,180 Articles Year 1968 = 5 Issues, 1,182 Articles Year 1969 = 5 Issues, 894 ArticlesDecade 1970s = 50 Issues, 10,339 Articles Year 1970 = 5 Issues, 759 Articles Year 1971 = 5 Issues, 737 Articles Year 1972 = 5 Issues, 811 Articles Year 1973 = 5 Issues, 759 Articles Year 1974 = 5 Issues, 958 Articles Year 1975 = 5 Issues, 1,052 Articles Year 1976 = 5 Issues, 1,356 Articles Year 1977 = 5 Issues, 1,390 Articles Year 1978 = 5 Issues, 1,192 Articles Year 1979 = 5 Issues, 1,325 ArticlesDecade 1980s = 50 Issues, 10,550 Articles Year 1980 = 5 Issues, 1,094 Articles Year 1981 = 5 Issues, 982 Articles Year 1982 = 5 Issues, 1,124 Articles Year 1983 = 5 Issues, 1,000 Articles Year 1984 = 5 Issues, 1,062 Articles Year 1985 = 5 Issues, 1,049 Articles Year 1986 = 5 Issues, 1,049 Articles Year 1987 = 5 Issues, 983 Articles Year 1988 = 5 Issues, 1,047 Articles Year 1989 = 5 Issues, 1,160 ArticlesDecade 1990s = 50 Issues, 11,454 Articles Year 1990 = 5 Issues, 1,317 Articles Year 1991 = 5 Issues, 1,286 Articles Year 1992 = 5 Issues, 1,124 Articles Year 1993 = 5 Issues, 1,126 Articles Year 1994 = 5 Issues, 1,144 Articles Year 1995 = 5 Issues, 1,104 Articles Year 1996 = 5 Issues, 1,091 Articles Year 1997 = 5 Issues, 1,127 Articles Year 1998 = 5 Issues, 1,070 Articles Year 1999 = 5 Issues, 1,065 ArticlesDecade 2000s = 49 Issues, 9,860 Articles Year 2000 = 5 Issues, 1,036 Articles Year 2001 = 5 Issues, 1,091 Articles Year 2002 = 5 Issues, 990 Articles Year 2003 = 5 Issues, 966 Articles Year 2004 = 5 Issues, 1,014 Articles Year 2005 = 5 Issues, 1,016 Articles Year 2006 = 5 Issues, 1,024 Articles Year 2007 = 5 Issues, 1,002 Articles Year 2008 = 5 Issues, 1,013 Articles Year 2009 = 4 Issues, 708 ArticlesDecade 2010s = 4 Issues, 711 Articles Year 2010 = 4 Issues, 711 Articles
Reviews of Books
Minor Notices
by Amy Hewes
The American Historical Review, October 1922, p. 158
Issues of the 1890s = 5 Years, 17 Issues, 718 Articles
Issues of 1895 = 1 Issue, 33 Articles
Issues of 1896 = 4 Issues, 166 Articles
Issues of the 1900s = 10 Years, 40 Issues, 2,479 Articles
January 1922 Issue = 69 Articles
Europe, Spanish America, and the Monroe Doctrine by Dexter Perkins, pp. 207-218
Garibaldi's Sicilian Campaign as reported by an American Diplomat by H. Nelson Gay, pp. 219-244
Webster's Seventh of March Speech and the Secession Movement, 1850 by Herbert D. Foster, pp. 245-270
Washington in 1834: Letter of Robert C. Caldwell by Document George M. Whicher, pp. 271-281
General Books and Books of Ancient History (2 Reviews)
Review The Evolution of World-Peace, by F.S. Marvin by Charles H. Levermore, pp. 282-283 - 1 Review
The Evolution of World-Peace by F.S. Marvin
--- by Ralph VanDeman Magoffin, p. 284
Books of Medieval and Modern European History (21 Reviews)
Review The Mesta, by Julius Klein by Charles E. Chapman, pp. 285-286 - 1 Review
The Mesta by Julius Klein
Review Ceylon and the Portuguese, 1505-1658, by P.E. ... by E. Washburn Hopkins, p. 287 - 1 Review
Ceylon and the Portuguese, 1505-1658 by P.E. Pieris and R.B. Naish
Review La Reforme en Italie, Premiere Partie, by E. R... by F.C. Church, pp. 288-289 - 1 Review
La Reforme en Italie, Premiere Partie by E. Rodocanachi
Review The History of English Parliamentary Privilege... by R.L. Schuyler, pp. 290-291 - 1 Review
The History of English Parliamentary Privilege by Carl F. Wittke
Review Commons Debates for 1629, by Wallace Notestein... by Arthur Lyon Cross, pp. 292-293 - 1 Review
Commons Debates for 1629 by Wallace Notestein and Frances Helen Relf
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The Norse Discoverers of America by G.M. Gathorne-Hardy
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Arabian Medicine by Edward G. Browne
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April 1922 Issue = 74 Articles
The Meeting of the American Historical Assocation at St. Louis, pp. 405-425
The School for Ambassadors by J.J. Jusserand, pp. 426-464
Jay's Treaty and the Northwest Boundary Gap by Samuel F. Bemis, pp. 465-484
Notes and Suggestions by James Truslow Adams, pp. 485-488
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--- by W.S. Ferguson, p. 604
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--- by N.M. Trenholme, p. 606
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Communication, p. 626
July 1922 Issue = 66 Articles
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The Development of Metropolitan Economy in Europe and America by N.S.B. Gras, pp. 695-708
Slidell and Buchanan by Louis M. Sears, pp. 709-730
Notes and Suggestions by D.C. Munro, pp. 731-732
The First Endowed Professorship of History and its First Incumbent by William H. Allison, pp. 733-737
Lord Sackville's Papers respecting Virginia II, pp. 738-765
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International Relations by James Bryce
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The Mind in the Making by James Harvey Robinson
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Language: A Linguistic Introduction to History by J. Vendryes
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An Introduction to the History of Christianity, A.D. 590-1314 by F.J. Foakes-Jackson
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A History of Pisa, Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries by William Heywood
--- by James Westfall Thompson, pp. 778-779
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The Witch-Cult in Western Europe by Margaret Alice Murray
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A Short History of the Irish People by Mary Teresa Hayden and George A. Moonan
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Acts of the Privy Council of England, 1613-1614
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Calendar of State Papers, Domestic Series by F.H. Blackburne Daniell
--- by Sidney B. Fay, pp. 788-789
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Marlborough and the Rise of the British Army by C.T. Atkinson
---, pp. 791-793
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China at the Conference: A Report by Westel W. Willoughby
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Journal of a Lady of Quality by Evangeline Walker Andrews and Charles McLean Andrews, ...
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A History of California: The Spanish Period by Charles E. Chapman
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--- by L.J. Paetow, p. 812
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A History of France from the Death of Louis XI, Vol. I by John S.C. Bridge
--- by J.R. Jewett, p. 817
--- by Preserved Smith, p. 818
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Stratford-Upon-Avon by Richard Savage
--- by C.E. Fryer, p. 820
--- by R.H. Lord, p. 821
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Letters to "The Times" Upon War and Neutrality, 1881-1920 by Thomas Erskine Holland
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Greater Roumania by Charles Upson Clark
--- by S.B.F., p. 824
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South India and Her Muhammadan Invaders by Sakkottai Krishnaswami Aiyangar
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Relations of the United States with Sweden by Knute Emil Carlson
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Cazenove Journal, 1794 by Rayner Wickersham Kelsey and Theophile Cazenove, ...
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General Robert E. Lee After Appomattox by Franklin L. Riley
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The History of Public Poor Relief in Massachusetts, 1620-1920 by Robert W. Kelso
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The Pitkin Papers by Albert C. Bates and William Pitkin
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Catholic Church in Chicago, 1673-1871 by Gilbert J. Garraghan
--- by Percy Alvin Martin, pp. 836-837
Index, pp. 874-914
October 1922 Issue = 80 Articles
The International State of the Middle Ages by August C. Krey, pp. 1-12
The Secretary of State for the Colonies, 1768-1782 by Arthur Herbert Basye, pp. 13-23
The American Grain Trade to the Spanish Peninsula, 1810-1814 by W. Freeman Galpin, pp. 24-44
Seward's Far Eastern Policy by Tyler Dennett, pp. 45-62
I. An Unidentified Article by Talleyrand, 1796 by Ralph Bailey Yewdale, p. 63
Reflexions sur les Dernieres Nouvelles recues d'Europe by John Spencer Bassett, pp. 64-77
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Hellenic History by George Willis Botsford
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Rome, la Grece et Les Monarchies Hellenistiques by Maurice Holleaux
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A Large Estate in Egypt in the Third Century B.C. by Michael I. Rostovtzeff
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The Ruin of the Ancient Civilization and the Triumph of Christianity by Guglielmo Ferrero
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Arabic Thought and Its Place in History by De Lacy O'Leary
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A History of Medieval Political Theory in the West, Vol. IV by R.W. Carlyle and A.J. Carlyle
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The Cambridge Medieval History, Vol. III by H.M. Gwatkin, J.P. Whitney, J.R. Tanner, and C.W. Previte-Orton, ...
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Catherine Zeta-Jones, daughter Carys cover Town & Country
Catherine Zeta-Jones (second from left), pictured with Dylan Douglas, Michael Douglas and Carys Douglas (L-R), appears on the September cover of Town & Country with her daughter. File Photo by Paul Treadway/UPI | License Photo
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Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Catherine Zeta-Jones and her lookalike daughter appear on the cover of Town & Country.
The 48-year-old actress and Carys Douglas, her 15-year-old daughter with husband Michael Douglas, show off their resemblance in the magazine's September issue.
Zeta-Jones is parent to Carys and 17-year-old son Dylan with Douglas, whom she married in November 2000. The actress shared a photo of her cover with Carys Wednesday on Instagram.
"So proud of my daughter @carys.douglas, as she graces the cover, even more so, of her article inside, which reminds me of what a wonderful young woman she has become. Thanks to al the T and C team #proudmama [photo by] @victordemarchelier, styled by @therealnicolettasantoro," she wrote.
Carys, a burgeoning model and actress, discussed her famous family in the interview. She was largely unaware of her parents' fame during her childhood, but feels a need to prove herself now because of it.
"I thought my dad was a pancake maker. I didn't know he was an actor," the teenager recalled. "Honestly."
"I think what bothers me the most is that people think I don't work hard for it, that I don't need to work hard for it," she said. "When, honestly, I feel like it's the opposite. I feel I need to constantly prove myself to people -- that I am not just my parents' daughter."
So happy to share the September issue of @townandcountrymag with you all. So proud of my daughter @carys.douglas, as she graces the cover, even more so, of her article inside, which reminds me of what a wonderful young woman she has become. Thanks to all the T and C team.😘 #proudmama 📷: @victordemarchelier, styled by @therealnicolettasantoro.
A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) on Aug 1, 2018 at 7:29am PDT
Zeta-Jones previously said in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live! that both Carys and Dylan want to go into show business.
"You know, I know it's going to be hard for them, because they've got their grandfather, Kirk [Douglas], they've got me, they have Michael, but they so inherently love it and they're good!" the star said.
"I've had a wonderful life in this business, so if they want to do it, they know the hardships and the percentages of who makes it and who doesn't, so I just think that they've got the talent and I know that they have the drive," she added.
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EDITORIAL: The bully in the U.S. Senate
Dick Durbin's still on a pout over the Florida verdict
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By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - - Friday, August 16, 2013
ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois thinks the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups hasn’t gone far enough, and he wants to help. He’s doing some bullying of his own.
Mr. Durbin wrote to hundreds of corporate and foundation supporters of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a nonprofit organization that advances conservative policies in the state legislatures, demanding they tell him where they stand on Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law. “Although ALEC does not maintain a public list of corporate members or donors,” he wrote, “other public documents indicate that your company funded ALEC at some point during the period between ALEC’s adoption of model ‘stand your ground’ legislation in 2005 and the present day. … I am seeking clarification whether organizations that have funded ALEC’s operations in the past currently support ALEC and the model ‘stand your ground’ legislation.”
Actually, he’s not seeking “clarification” at all, but revenge. Mr. Durbin, a Democrat, knows that ALEC focuses on economic and budget issues, and he’s trying to use the controversy over the Trayvon Martin case to intimidate corporate donors into discontinuing their support. He’s still pouting over the verdict of the jury. The spirit of Richard Nixon’s “enemies list” lives.
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One senator stood up to the bully. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, a Republican, suggests that the donors to ALEC stand up, too. “Senator Durbin’s request for ALEC supporters to announce an official position on gun laws in advance of a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing is inappropriate, and I encourage recipients not to respond,” Mr. Cruz wrote. “In light of the current IRS targeting scandal, this action raises concerns about retaliation against those who may disagree with the chairman and the Obama Administration.”
Mr. Durbin’s bullying recalls the bullying of the NAACP during the civil rights struggles in the South. In 1956, the state of Alabama tried to force disclosure of the group’s members, knowing that many of them would feel threatened if their names became public knowledge. The Supreme Court intervened. Writing for a unanimous court, Justice John Marshall Harlan declared that “this Court has recognized the vital relationship between freedom to associate and privacy in one’s associations .” He agreed that making the names public would expose them to “economic reprisal, loss of employment, threat of physical coercion, and other manifestations of physical hostility.” Similar economic reprisal is what the senator suggests, and not so subtly, with his letter.
Foundations, corporations and plain citizens have the right to support political causes of their choice without fear of reprisal from the government, or even from a U.S. senator. ALEC’s effectiveness on the state level has made it a target of the left for decades. Mr. Durbin’s bullying is unacceptable and makes a strong case for laws to keep contributions to political groups — Democrat, Republican, liberal or conservative — confidential. The IRS is under investigation by Congress for harassing political organizations, and deserves no help from anyone, not even a U.S. senator. Mr. Durbin should keep his cheering and bullying to himself.
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Clergy abuse: Here are the resources offered to victims in Wisconsin by dioceses
Have you been abused by clergy in Wisconsin? Here are the resources dioceses offer victims.
Clergy abuse: Here are the resources offered to victims in Wisconsin by dioceses Have you been abused by clergy in Wisconsin? Here are the resources dioceses offer victims. Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/2019/08/21/clergy-abuse-here-resources-offered-victims-wisconsin/1455834001/
Laura Schulte, Wausau Daily Herald Published 6:26 a.m. CT Aug. 21, 2019
The Catholic church both nationally and in Wisconsin has been under intense scrutiny recently with a rising number of people claiming priests sexually abused them.
In Wisconsin alone, more than 130 priests are known to have sexually assaulted children in the state. That number is likely to grow as Madison, La Crosse and Superior dioceses review their files and and investigate abuse allegations.
The Diocese of Green Bay is headquartered at 1825 Riverside Drive in Allouez, Wis. (Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
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Officials with each of Wisconsin's five Catholic dioceses said they urge anyone who knows about or is suspicious of current, ongoing abuse to report directly to local police immediately. Dioceses then ask that a report be filed with the church, as well.
If you have been abused by a member of the clergy in Wisconsin, here are the resources each diocese offers to help:
According to the Diocese of Superior's website, victims are asked to report abuse to safe environment coordinator Kathy Drinkwine. The site also states that anyone who believes they’ve been abused should reach out to police.
The diocese also notes that it's required both by canon law and civil law to report all new incidents of abuse to local law enforcement.
The Superior diocese promises that victims will be treated with “respect, dignity and compassion.”
To reach Drinkwine, call 715-718-1110 for the confidential cellphone line dedicated to reports of abuse. Call 715-394-0216 to reach the diocesan office phone line, which is answered during working hours.
Drinkwine also can be reached by email at kdrinkwine@catholicdos.org.
On the Diocese of Green Bay's website, people are urged to first contact police if they have knowledge of current abuse, especially if the victim is under age 18. Then, the site says to contact the diocese.
If the victim was abused as a minor but is now an adult, the site lists two people to contact: Courtney Coopman, the victim assistance coordinator, at 920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174, or Deacon Dan Wagnitz, the safe environment coordinator, at 920-272-8171.
The website also explains the diocese efforts to prevent sexual misconduct, including implementing reporting requirements and training for clergy and background checks for everyone working with children.
The site also shares these resources:
Sexual Assault Center of Family Services, 920-436-8899
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 608-257-1516
The Diocese of Madison's web page for victim assistance urges people to contact local law enforcement if they believe a minor is being abused. The page also includes a reporting form for victims to download, complete and return by email to victimassistance@madisondiocese.org or send by regular mail to an address listed on the form.
This report will be shared with the bishop of Madison and the diocesan Sexual Abuse Review Board.
Cherly Splinter Bartoszek, a diocesan victim assistance coordinator, can be reached at 608-821-3162 or by email at victimassistance@madisondiocese.org.
Completed forms should be mailed to Splinter Bartoszek at 702 S. High Point Road, Suite 225, Madison, WI 53719.
The first thing mentioned on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's clergy abuse response page is that it is committed to keeping children safe. Then, the page urges victims or others to report to local law enforcement if the abuse is ongoing, especially if the victim is under age 18.
If victims were abused as minors but are now adults, the site says a victim assistance coordinator is available to help at 414-758-2232 but provides no name of a person to contact.
For those not wanting to contact the diocese about the report, the site also lists link to the Aurora Health Care Healing Advocacy Services website, as well as a 24/7 hotline for the service at 414-219-5555.
The Diocese of La Crosse website urges victims to report to local police and then states that it seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of abuse. The site includes a form that victims can fill out and return to the diocese at the address listed, as well as a phone number for the Victim Assistance Ministry, 608-519-8002.
The site also provides a phone number to reach Deacon Thomas Skemp, a victim assistance coordinator, at 608-792-9684. Skemp is able to offer pastoral assistance, the page says.
Other resources for victims and survivors
Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests: Offers support groups and local events in some areas at snapnetwork.org.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: Offers a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE, as well as a live online chat.
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LG admits that its smart TVs have been watching users and transmitting data without consent
Some LG ‘Smart TVs’ watch their owners - logging their viewing habits without their permission - and transmitting the information back to the company, LG has admitted. The TVs do this even if the user has specifically selected an option not to share data.
Rob Waugh 22 Nov 2013 - 12:57PM
Some LG ‘Smart TVs’ watch their owners – logging their viewing habits without their permission – and transmitting the information back to the company, LG has admitted. The TVs do this even if the user has specifically selected an option not to share data.
The behavior was first noted by a UK-based developer, Jason Huntley, as reported by The Register this week.
The television company advertised this data collection in a video for advertisers, according to Huntley’s blog, saying, “LG Smart Ad analyses users favourite programs, online behavior, search keywords and other information to offer relevant ads to target audiences. For example, LG Smart Ad can feature sharp suits to men, or alluring cosmetics and fragrances to women.”
However, Huntley said that even if you switched off the option for ‘collection of watching info’, the information was still transmitted to LG, including file names of users’ private videos.
Every time users changed channel, this information was transmitted, Huntley said, adding, “I made an even more disturbing find within the packet data dumps. I noticed filenames were being posted to LG’s servers and that these filenames were ones stored on my external USB hard drive. To demonstrate this, I created a mock avi file and copied it to a USB stick.”
The electronics giant has now admitted that some of its Smart TVs do collect information without consent. In a statement released by LG and reported by security expert Graham Cluley, the company said, “Recently, it has been brought to our attention that there is an issue related to viewing information allegedly being gathered without consent. A firmware update is being prepared for immediate rollout that will correct this problem on all affected LG Smart TVs so when this feature is disabled, no data will be transmitted.”
Cluley comments on his blog, “Glad to hear that it’s being removed with the firmware update, but how on earth do features that have only been partially implemented manage to ship in hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of TVs that end up in consumers’ front rooms?” Cluley also noted that the company did not apologize.
“What does this say for LG’s quality control if surplus code, which hasn’t been properly tested, that sends details of what should be confidential filenames in *plaintext* across the internet, doesn’t get picked up before the product is bought?”
Earlier this year, a U.S. Senator has called on the manufacturers of Smart TVs to make their devices safer – after a demonstration of an attack which showed off how hackers could “spy” on users through a television’s built-in webcam, as reported by We Live Security here.
“You expect to watch TV, but you don’t want the TV watching you,” said Senator Charles E Schumer. “Many of these smart televisions are vulnerable to hackers who can spy on you while you’re watching tv in your living room. Manufacturers should do everything possible to create a standard of security in their internet-connected products.”
His comments came in the wake of a demonstration at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, where a researcher showed off how to remotely activate the microphones and cameras in a Samsung Smart TV.
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Home // News // HAMLET starring ANDREW SCOTT transfers to The HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
HAMLET starring ANDREW SCOTT transfers to The HAROLD PINTER THEATRE
March 30, 2017 // By: Ellie // News // Comments are off
Olivier Award-winning director, Robert Icke’s (Mary Stuart, The Red Barn, Uncle Vanya, Oresteia, Mr Burns and 1984), ground-breaking and electrifying production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, starring BAFTA award-winner Andrew Scott (Moriarty in BBC’s Sherlock, Denial, Spectre, Design For Living and Cock) in the title role, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre, following a critically acclaimed and sell out run at the Almeida Theatre.
Andrew Scott, playing Hamlet, “I’m so thrilled and honoured to be playing this extraordinary role with these brilliant actors in Rob’s stunning production. We have been overwhelmed with the reaction to our interpretation of Hamlet and I’m so happy that we can share it with a larger audience. This is a play full of heart, compassion and humanity. I’m so happy that we are able to offer 300 tickets for under £30 to every performance in the West End run to allow everybody a chance to see the play.”
The confirmed cast for the transfer of Robert Icke’s production includes Marty Cruickshank (Player Queen), Jessica Brown Findlay (Ophelia), Calum Finlay (Rosencrantz), Joshua Higgott (Horatio), Daniel Rabin (Reynaldo), David Rintoul (Ghost/Player King), Andrew Scott (Hamlet) Juliet Stevenson (Gertrude), Luke Thompson (Laertes), Peter Wight (Polonius), Angus Wright (Claudius) and Matthew Wynn (Bernardo/Player 3/Priest). Further cast will be announced in due course.
Hamlet will run for a limited season only from 9 June to 2 September 2017
Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Italian studies minor is back
BY: Ricky Thomas Jr.
As a sign of continued recovery from the Great Recession, the University of Nevada, Reno has revived some course offerings, including Italian studies. Beginning this fall, the Department of World Languages & Literature in the College of Liberal Arts will offer an Italian studies minor. The minor's courses include Italian language through film, conversation classes, culture and an interdisciplinary course on Contemporary Italy.
"Choosing the Italian minor will help students studying music, art, cuisine or civilization," Italian adjunct instructor and course coordinator Costantina Cunningham said. "Knowing Italian will enable you to better understand the language, and many large, multinational corporations - such as General Electric, Chrysler, IBM, Exxon mobil and Citibank - do business and have offices in America and seek those who speak Italian."
SOURCE: https://www.unr.edu/
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Pat Tiberi makes magic for Ohio at the intersection of business and politics
BY: Katy Smith Editor
Pat Tiberi was voted by peer CEOs as CEO of the Year in the small nonprofit category for 2019. Pat Tiberi’s story couldn’t be much more American. The son of a steelworker, he grew up in an Italian immigrant family that took its Catholicism seriously. His first job was at McDonald’s when he was 16.
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Londoners asked for views on plans for lower speed limits
TfL proposes to make all of its roads within the Congestion Charge Zone 20mph next year as part of the Mayor's Vision Zero commitment to eliminate death and serious injury on London's roads.
Speed is a factor in around 37 per cent of collisions where a person dies or is seriously injured across London
A person hit at 30mph is five times more likely to die than someone hit at 20mph
Transport for London (TfL) has today launched a consultation on plans to introduce lower speed limits on all TfL roads in the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ) by May next year. The move is a key part of the Mayor's Vision Zero ambition to eliminate death and serious injury from London's transport network and would see 20mph limits introduced on 8.9km of main roads including Millbank, Albert Embankment, Victoria Embankment and Borough High Street.
A 20mph limit will also be introduced at Aldgate Gyratory, which is on the boundary of the CCZ, rather than within it. Combined with the 20mph limits already set on the vast majority of borough roads, this would mean that most of the roads in central London would become 20mph.
Lower speeds for central London are vital to protect people walking, cycling and riding motorcycles. The faster a vehicle is going, the more likely a collision will occur and the higher the chance of death or more severe injuries occurring. Cutting speeds from 30mph to 20mph is expected to significantly reduce the likelihood of death and serious injury. If someone walking is hit by a vehicle at 20mph, they are five times less likely to be killed than if they were hit at 30mph.
As well as new 20mph signs and road markings along routes, TfL plans to raise the height of pedestrian crossings in seven high-risk locations, including near the busy Embankment and Tower Hill Tube stations and in areas with a high number of pedestrians, such as outside the Tate Britain. The measures, designed to discourage speeding, have been chosen for locations where high numbers of collisions resulting in death or serious injury have previously occurred. Speed cameras on all of TfL's roads within the CCZ will be amended to 20mph, and mobile speed cameras will also be used to make sure drivers comply with the new limit.
Following the initial implementation, monitoring will be undertaken to determine whether further measures to reduce speeds further are required.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:
'Each year more than 4,000 people are killed or seriously injured on London's streets. The evidence is clear - lowering speeds on the most dangerous roads saves lives. The proposed 20mph speed limit on TfL roads within the Congestion Charge Zone and at Aldgate Gyratory will protect people walking and cycling and other road users in the busiest part of the capital.'
In July 2018, the Mayor and TfL launched a bold Vision Zero Action Plan to end the toll of deaths and serious injuries on London's streets.
The Plan includes a new joint approach to roads policing with the Metropolitan Police, focused on high-risk offenders, as well as highly visible patrols and intelligence-led activity to target known problem areas. This is alongside the transformation of dangerous junctions, as well as a new Bus Safety Standard and the Direct Vision Standard, which will remove the most dangerous lorries from London's roads.
Stuart Reid, Interim Director of Vision Zero at TfL, said:
'Lower speeds save lives. That's why we plan to reduce speed limits in central London, where hundreds of thousands of people are walking and cycling each day. Many of London's boroughs are already leading the way on safer speed limits and introducing 20mph in central London will deliver consistently safer roads regardless of which road authority is responsible for them. The bold actions outlined in the Mayor's Vision Zero Plan will set London on the path to eliminating death and serious injuries on our transport network by 2041.'
Over the next five years, TfL is proposing to introduce lower speed limits on its road network in many of London's other town centres and high-risk locations, to reduce road danger and save lives. Overall, TfL aims to introduce new lower speed limits across 150km of its road network, as well as supporting ambitious local speed reduction programmes led by London boroughs on local roads.
Jeremy Leach, London Campaign Co-ordinator for 20's Plenty for Us, said:
'We are delighted to see TfL introducing 20mph limits on all the roads it manages in central London. With 20mph limits now firmly established across the capital and the impact on casualties of getting maximum speeds down to 20mph well known, every effort must be made to ensure drivers comply with the new lower limits.
'The combination TfL proposes of 20mph limits coupled to changes in road design and new traffic calming, greater police and camera enforcement plus the opportunities that speed limiting technology now offers is starting to deliver safer streets in London especially for all those who are walking and cycling.'
Joshua Harris, Director of Campaigns at Brake, the road safety charity, said:
'Whether you are walking, cycling, or driving, it is everyone's right to be free to get around in a safe and healthy way but this can only be achieved if the vehicles on our roads are travelling at safe speeds. 20mph limits give drivers more time to stop to avoid a crash and also make our streets more welcoming places to be, encouraging people to choose to walk or cycle rather than get in a car. The Vision Zero commitment to eliminate death and serious injury from our roads is a moral imperative and we call on all local and national governments to follow TfL's lead.'
Stephen Edwards, Director of Policy & Communications at Living Streets said:
'It's vital that people realise the facts around 20mph. If a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle at 20mph they have a 97% chance of survival. This reduces with every mile driven faster. As a supporter of Vision Zero, Living Streets champions a change in legislation to set 20mph as the default speed limit in built-up areas. Lower speeds are an essential part of liveable neighbourhoods. The consultation and implementation plan TfL have devised are a great step forward for London.'
TfL and the police are working with local communities to tackle speeding in residential areas. Community Roadwatch allows community members to detect speeds in their local area and warning letters are then sent to speeding drivers.
Since Community Roadwatch launched across all 33 London boroughs in August 2015, more than 80,000 speeding drivers have been caught. Fewer than two per cent of people who received letters were caught speeding again.
In addition to reducing the likelihood and severity of collisions, lowering speeds makes London's streets more attractive for walking and cycling, and less polluted.
The consultation is open until 10 July and can be completed here: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/streets/20/
Further information on Vision Zero for London, including the Action Plan, can be found here: tfl.gov.uk/corporate/safety-and-security/road-safety/vision-zero-for-london
More information on safe speeds is available here: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/safety-and-security/road-safety/safe-speeds
TfL is planning to make 20mph the new general speed limit on TfL roads within central London by spring 2020, prioritising the part of the capital with a high volume of vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. This is TfL roads within the Congestion Charge Zone, as follows:
Lambeth Palace Road, Lambeth Bridge
Victoria Embankment
Upper Thames Street, Lower Thames Street, Tower Hill
Borough High Street, Great Dover Street
Blackfriars Road
Part of Druid Street (between Tower Bridge Road and Crucifix Lane), Crucifix Lane, part of Bermondsey Street (between Crucifix Lane and Tooley Street), part of Tooley Street (between Bermondsey Street and Tower Bridge Road)
A 20mph limit will also be introduced at Aldgate Gyratory, including Leman Street, Prescot Street, Mansell Street, Minories and Goodman's Yard, which is on the boundary of the CCZ rather than within it.
Channel website: https://tfl.gov.uk/
Original article link: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2019/june/londoners-asked-for-views-on-plans-for-lower-speed-limits
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Home › Romance › Heartland
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Director: Maura Anderson
Starring: Velinda Godfrey, Laura Spencer, Beth Grant
2016 Not Rated 99 min.
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Heartland tells the story of Lauren, an artist living in suburban Oklahoma, who has moved back home with her mom, Crystal, following the sudden death of her girlfriend. The relentlessly chipper Crystal assumes her daughter is headed back to the straight and narrow, but Lauren is only paying lip service to her mother’s plans to stave off the pain of the recent tragedy.
When Lauren’s brother Justin comes home with his uptight girlfriend Carrie to help launch a local winery, he enlists Lauren and Carrie to help with the marketing concept. Although the two women are quite different, an attraction between them builds as Lauren rediscovers her sense of fun, and Carrie questions her traditional future. Eventually, the two begin a passionate affair that creates havoc when the secret comes out.
[This film was started in Jeffrey Tambor’s workship and was supported by Tambor, Sarah Paulson, and Julia Stiles.]
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Austin Int’l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
“A charming story about a lesbian from Oklahoma . . . Something else I like about this film: It’s written and directed by WOMEN! Heartland has a great gay character (Some great straight ones too), a lesbian story line, written by a lesbian writer and directed by a woman, is there a reason not to be interested?” – SheWired
“Not your typical coming out film . . .This story explores the shifting nature of sexuality, the limitations of love, and the definition of family, all driven by denial, and unexplored grief at the loss of a loved one.” – Huffington Post
“If you were raised or reside in the South, if you come from a complicated family, if you have been touched by grief and loss, if you have ever questioned the life you were told you were supposed to live, then you need to see Heartland.” – All the World’s a Stage
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Zavvi Exclusive Collector’s Edition 3D Limited Edition Steelbook (Includes 2D Blu-ray)
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Stunning bespoke metal slipcase with embossed design detail…vertical lift lid rises up to reveal stand up base that holds the steelbook, four art cards and two Dark Side collector’s pins that are slotted inside.
Collector’s Edition Contains:
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4 Art Cards
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Limited to only 2000 units worldwide
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Billie Lourd, Keri Russell, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Ian McDiarmid, Kelly Marie Tran, Andy Serkis
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Google's tempting apps migration offer: The fine print
Google is offering the chance to save up to 70 percent by switching to docs. Here are the pros and cons of the offer.
By Chris Kanaracus for Constellation Research | October 21, 2015 -- 16:51 GMT (09:51 PDT) | Topic: CXO
Google has unveiled a tempting-sounding offer aimed at convincing customers to switch to its Docs productivity tools, as competition heightens in the space from the likes of Microsoft Office 365 and IBM SmartCloud. Here's the gist, from the official blog post announcing the deal:
Google for Work to woo more businesses with freebie offer
The deal especially puts Microsoft Office 365, arguably the biggest threat to Google Apps, in the crosshairs as the war between the two gets more heated.
We're so confident that Docs has all the features you need, without the ones you don't, that we're making it even easier to give it a try. If you're worried about switching to Docs because you still have an enterprise agreement (EA) with another provider, we'll cover the fees of Google Apps until your contract runs out. We'll even chip in on some of the deployment costs and set you up for success with one of our Google for Work Partners.
Google will give customers a "simple contract with no traps or gotchas" once their existing EA runs out, and it will be possible to save up to 70 percent by switching to Docs, according to the post.
This all sounds pretty good on the surface, but there are pluses and minuses for customers to consider, says Constellation Research analyst Alan Lepofsky.
On the plus side: "There can be several challenges when switching from one vendor to another, including technical, cultural, political and financial," he says. "This program from Google helps to reduce the financial and technical ones."
The downside: "You'll be running in a mixed environment until a final decision is made," Lepofsky says. "When a customer has to cutover quickly to avoid costs, it could be easier on the users. With the ability to run both until the end of your existing EA, the mixed environment could be around longer."
There are also some significant terms and conditions not mentioned in the blog post, but which are included in Google's own enterprise agreement for the migration offer.
For one thing, customers must commit to using Google Docs at standard terms and conditions for a year following the end of their existing EA.
"So for current IBM or Microsoft customers evaluating a move to Google, if they use the time until end of their EA to evaluate both, but then stick to renewing with their current vendor, they will be stuck double paying for 12 months to Google," Lepofsky notes.
In addition, the credit offer is good for only up to 3,000 user licenses per customer. One might quibble with the idea of that user count equating an enterprise-sized deployment. Standard monthly fees "will be applicable for any additional user licenses during the Remainder EA Term which will be prorated to the end of such term, and for the one year period following the Remainder EA Term," according to the agreement.
Cost breakdown toolkit: Google Apps vs. Office 365
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As for Google itself, there is little risk in making this sort of offer, Lepofsky says: "I don't see any short term negatives for Google, as it won't lose them customers. If it gains them anything greater than one, it would seem like a win."
However, "I can see competitors dropping pricing, or offering similar deals, thus making this program less relevant," he adds.
Finally, while costs and licensing are only two of the decision points used in vendor selection, "based on today's announcement, customers could use Google's new offer as a leverage point to reduce the costs associated in renewing their existing contracts," Lepofsky says.
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Planet Cake Love & Friendship
Celebration Cakes For Special Occasions
Author: Paris Cutler
Format: Paperback / softback, 224 Pages
Publisher: Murdoch Books
Creating a unique cake for someone you love is an unbeatable way to show how much you care. The cakes in this Planet Cake Love and friendship celebrate the milestones of romantic love, from courtship through to engagements, weddings and anniversaries-and even include an 'achy break-up cake' for the broken-hearted. The projects are designed for the beginner through to the more experienced cake decorator, with shapes and templates that are simple to master. Planet Cake Love and friendship features 30 romantic cake decorating designs, ranging from traditional with a twist to very contemporary in style.
Paris Cutler is the owner of Planet Cake in Sydney, Australia, which established its reputation on its highly decorative novelty and wedding cakes before expanding its business to include Australia's largest cake decorating school. Paris has had her own TV series, Planet Cake, on the LifeStyle Channel, and her program has also been launched worldwide.
Size: 8.3 in x 10 in / 210.82 mm x 254 mm
500 Cupcakes and Muffins
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A total of 175 instructors and co-instructors teaching at 144 universities in 39 countries whose students took part in the 2017-2 round of the X-Culture competition were considered for the Best Instructor Award.
About 100 of those instructors did an absolutely outstanding job: their students came in well prepared; they provided excellent support to their students throughout the project; they managed all the paperwork diligently and effectively; and they completed all their duties – from report evaluations to serving on various committees – very diligently.
They all deserve a BIG THANK YOU! Their universities can be proud of such having such professors.
However, some groups of students did better than others and some instructors went the extra mile to help their students and make X-Culture a success. Those few deserve a special recognition.
Each instructor was rated and ranked along 124 performance variables.
The most important factor was the class-average performance. Ultimately, it is all about student performance. Student ratings in terms of effort, intellectual contribution, collegiality, as well as the personal share of the work completed by the students in the total work completed by their teams all were taken into account. Thus, to a large degree this Award goes to the best class/university, rather than an individual instructor.
However, a number of additional instructor-specific factors were also considered:
Class-average student diligence as measured by students’ ability to meet deadlines and submit weekly progress reports were given a substantial weight.
Class-average report quality and plagiarism statistics were also taken into account, but weighted less because the quality of the team report and originality of the report (absence of plagiarism) was affected not only by the students of the instructor in question, but 4-7 students from other universities.
A number of indicators of the instructors’ personal performance were also considered and given a substantial weight: from the quality of preparation of the pre-project materials (e.g., student rosters, accuracy of the names and email addresses, etc.), to the quality of the report evaluations submitted by the instructors at the end of the project (reliability of the ratings, depth and quality of the feedback). Additional help provided by the instructor, such as help with webinars, symposia, and training material development were also taken into account.
The class size and the level of study were also considered to acknowledge the fact that ensuring high level of performance in large undergraduate courses may be more challenging than in small graduate courses.
After all 175 instructors were ranked on each of the 124 variables, it was impossible to select one best instructor. However, a small group emerged who ranked almost perfectly on the vast majority of the dimensions.
The list of 30 professors who ranked the highest overall are provided below in alphabetical order.
We deliberately do not rank them from 1 to 30. First, they all did an outstanding job as instructors. Second, such rankings could change substantially depending on which particular variables are given more weight.
It is important to note that there was no clear gap between the “best” and the “rest” groups. At least 50 other instructors received excellent evaluations along all dimensions, including very positive student performance reviews and exceptional diligence and helpfulness throughout the semester. But the line had to be drawn somewhere and if we had to select a smaller group of instructors whose performance was even better than that of the rest, these 30 are our 2018-1 Best Instructor Award recipients.
2017-2 BEST X-CULTURE EDUCATORS
(sorted alphabetically by country)
Filip De Beule, KU Leuven University, Belgium
Adam H. Cave, NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), Canada
Abdulrahman Chikhouni , Mount Royal University , Canada
Andres Aguilera, Universidad EAN, Colombia
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November 3, 2019 by Daniel Bee
Last week, WrestlingDVDNetwork.com was first to update on the status of WWE DVDs in 2020, revealing a change in release strategy for the Australian market which, as of next year, will solely be Pay-Per-Views.
We’re now able to confirm that this PPV-only change will apply to WWE DVDs released in all regions, therefore as well as Australia includes the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
In recent months WWE revised their Home Video schedule for 2020; the current plan is to produce a total of 14 PPV events on DVD. This covers 12 U.S. PPVs and 2 International PPVs, such as this past Thursday’s Crown Jewel broadcast from Saudi Arabia.
We can also confirm that fans in the UK will continue to receive the ‘Big Four’ PPVs — WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and Survivor Series — on Blu-ray format alongside DVD. A Blu-ray release for WrestleMania is expected to continue in the U.S. too.
In speaking exclusively with the UK licensee since we broke the news, there appears to be scope for a small number of ‘bespoke’ or ‘premium’ titles to be added to the schedule further into 2020, so, in the UK, there could be a few further releases in addition to the 14 PPVs. A quick example given to us (but by no means confirmed yet) is a DVD that utilizes content from the WWE Network, perhaps such as a documentary or set of documentaries.
The first WWE DVD release dates for 2020 have been revealed for the UK market as shown below. Expect to see a similar list for the United States in the coming weeks, with the exception of Survivor Series which will hit U.S. stores at the end of this year, as is usual.
Crown Jewel 2019 (DVD) January 6, 2020
Survivor Series 2019 (DVD & Blu-ray) January 20, 2020
TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2019 (DVD) February 10, 2020
Royal Rumble 2020 (DVD & Blu-ray) March 16, 2020
This month’s upcoming “Finn Bálor – For Everyone” DVD (which you could say is the last Superstar-themed WWE DVD as we know them) will be getting an extra special release in the UK.
Not only will this involve alternate cover artwork, which we’re pleased to reveal to you right now, it’s also your chance to grab a copy of this DVD signed by Finn Bálor himself!
Just 2,000 copies of the Finn Bálor DVD with this exclusive artwork will be produced and signed. It will also be available 17 days earlier than the standard release!
UK fans will be able to grab this unique offering through ‘Amazon Treasure Truck’ on November 8th, on the same day as a WWE Superstar guest appearance from a former United States champion at New Bailey, Manchester 11am-1pm.
‘Amazon Treasure Truck’ (https://amazon.co.uk/ttgo), in which you buy on Amazon and choose a collection Truck location, will be your ticket to owning this WWE DVD treasure. We hear it’s going to be priced at £20 and those that order then collect from the various Amazon Trucks will also get a free WWE goody bag which includes a copy of the WWE Kids magazine, a copy of the SummerSlam 2016, 2017 or 2018 DVD (all of which feature a Finn Bálor-winning match) and a pack of the WWE Slam Attax Universe trading cards from Topps, so it really will pay off to get involved.
We’ll have exclusive hand signed copies of @finnbalor's new DVD, 'For Everyone' on #TreasureTruckUK AND a superstar appearance from a @WWE NXT North American champion at New Bailey, Manchester on 8th November from 11am until 1pm. Sign up here > https://t.co/KAqDQL9wab pic.twitter.com/tLiU3iReX7
— Treasure Truck UK (@treasuretruckUK) November 4, 2019
As an added bonus, fans who attend the previously mentioned New Bailey, Manchester ‘Amazon Treasure Truck’ event will also get to meet a WWE Superstar who will hand them their DVD.
“Finn Bálor – For Everyone” is one of two new WWE DVD releases on the way this month; it will collect together 16 Bálor battles from both NXT and WWE, combined with a brand new interview.
Release Dates for the WWE “FINN BÁLOR – FOR EVERYONE” DVD…
– UK/Europe: November 25th. Pre-order the Finn Bálor DVD right now on Amazon.co.uk.
– USA: November 26th. Pre-order the Finn Bálor DVD right now here on Amazon.com.
– Australia: January 22nd. Your pre-order opportunity is now live over at Madman.com.au.
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Wrestlevessel says:
It sucks. I bought DVDs for things like Unreleased matches, documentaries or matches of old school wrestlers as I like mid 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Screw this I ain’t buying an original WWE DVD again unless they go back to what I want. Bye bye getting business from me you crappy Wrestling organization.
DDT says:
hi can this site look in to is wwedvd.co.uk closing down? there is no pre-orders available other than for the last three 2019 titles. Hell in a call, fin balor and wwe 24. I believe the first 2020 title is crown jewel and they still have nt offered that. I think we should campaign an NXT title in 2020 if there is scope for the odd bespoke. If you campaign for to many diff realease non will be.
Timothy Thorpe says:
Crown Jewel isn’t available for pre order in the states via Amazon, if that helps. I think your site is in good shape.
Patrick McNamara says:
I know. I’ve been looking for it. I know it’s coming out but when. I really want that event. I’ve been doing pretty well at collecting all the ppv events from the past few years. So yeah I really want that one.
AJ King says:
For the longest time, I had been hoping for another CM Punk release. The last one ended when he just started to be on fire. There are so many great matches and promos between his pipebomb and his departure worth of being released. But with the new release plans and especially not knowing if he ever returns, this is going to remain wishful thinking. Even if WWE had continued to release Superstar-themed DVDs, there would have never been another CM Punk release as long as they had the relationship they had over the last few years
Jacob Blythe says:
Well, he came back kinda.
Andy Garland says:
When wwe survior series 2019 dvd is nxt taker with both wargames matches are they going to be on the survior series 2019 dvd? I think its a ripoff and a loss for fans that are not able to get the wwe network.If the ppv dvds are going to be the only thing released please go back to the extras added on dvd in 2003.
I actually thought myself, that it would be a great idea to add the Takeovers to ALL Big 4 Blu-Rays as a Bonus Disc. Just like it was done with the previous 2 Wrestlemania Releases. Problem is, that the upcoming Takeover is supposed to be the last one, that is going to take place on the same weekend as the Big 4 PPVs
Kong says:
I’d rather have the compilation DVD’s than the PPV’s – I hope they hear the backlash and change their minds.
Jonathan Labadie says:
Not even best of raw and smackdown for the year either? This is ridiculously depressing
Daniel, could you please let us know when Crown Jewel 2019 is going to come out on DVD in United States? I hope that’s not rude to ask. I really want that event. I liked it. I especially like the decent ending as well
One of the first releases next year in the states I suspect, just like the UK. We should have a date for you fairly soon.
Ty Daniel I appreciate it bro.
you just dont know how lousy thatb the other dvd sets wont ever be released in 2020
I don’t disagree with you man. Just making the best of what we’re getting. I know that it blows that they are phasing out the dvds. I hope that WWE could release digital media for the fans who can not get WWE network. It’s an idea not much faith in WWE actually giving us choices but you can dream can’t you?
No more variety in what we can buy? I’ll still buy all four main ppv’s and some of the lesser ppv’s but for the most part, the thrill is gone.
whut says:
great news regarding the Fremantle blurays of the “big four”. of course ironically, the 2017 cutback from releasing pretty much all of the shows to only releasing these four made it more likely for me to get “all of them”.
(while I had previously been very picky about which “b-shows” I wanted to fork over my money for, I can easily justify paying for each one of the “classic” shows)
RabidHeat says:
Question: is there any indication as to whether the Best PPV Matches and Best of Raw/SD sets are definitey not happening next year? They are normally two of the first-announced releases for the new year, so I’m guessing not. If so, then that’s my connection to the current product completely done with. I usually always buy those as summary of the entire year so that I don’t have to buy endless God-awful PPVs.
I agree. The Big 4 Blu-Rays together with Best of PPVs Matches and Best of Raw & Smackdown are the perfect combination to cover up an entire year. I already stopped buying PPVs not named Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, Summer Slam and Survivor Series in 2001
To be honest I don’t really think much of note has happened at Summerslam for years (probably since Bryan’s victory and Orton’s cash-in 2013) and Survivor Series hasn’t really felt like a big PPV in years either. It’s just the Rumble and Mania for me.
Shane Montgomery says:
My thoughts exactly. The fun is over now.
I am very disappointed that they do not even try out, how a Takeover Event released on its own, would sell. Based on that you can still decide whether to continue or not. After all, those are WWE PPVs as well. It befuddles me that all monthly PPVs are still being released, but such highly praised events, which are loved by so many people, are not.
LP1 says:
I love NXT, but let’s look at number here. NXT’s ratings on USA Network are about 1/4 of what Raw and Smackdown get. By that you can get a pretty good estimation of what kind of audience there is for NXT DVDs. Also TakeOvers are not PPV events. They only air on the WWE Network, not cable and satellite PPV providers.
Andre Jobke says:
I do not know about any sales numbers, but will a “Stomping Ground” or a “Clash of Champions” DVD sell so much better than a potential Takeover DVD ? And how many people would watch NXT on USA Network, if there was no AEW at the same time ? Maybe it would be 1 Million viewers. Maybe only 500.000 watch on USA and another 500.000 watch a day later on the Network, because they are interested in AEW as well ? I am aware that if it was not for AEW, NXT would have never moved to USA. But why not give it a try ? Release the upcoming Takeover “War Games” and see how it sells. If it is not good or even decent, you can stop releasing them. By the way the Saudi Shows are also Network exclusive and not televised on any cable stations, but they will be released nevertheless
“will a “Stomping Ground” or a “Clash of Champions” DVD sell so much better than a potential Takeover DVD?”
Yes, sadly. To the casual buyer who sees them on a shelf in Walmart, anyway. And that appears to be the target audience for WWE in general, these days.
Starting with last week’s Smackdown (and hopefully continuing that tonight on Raw, carrying on into Survivor Series), NXT gets exposure on the Main Roster. Hopefully Vince continues to make them look strong, thus you get more people interested in checking out NXT, who might not have watched before = higher ratings in the so-called Wednesday Night Wars.
Andre Jobke, that is incorrect. The Saudi PPV’s do indeed air on PPV on traditional cable and satellite companies.
But how well did the NXT Best Of sets sell? If they didn’t sell well, one particular shw doesn’t stand a chance. I’m not sure how well the Best Ofs did, but I’m just saying.
What they need to do as mentioned above is release the nxt ppvs as bonus discs with the RR, WM, Summerslam and SS event releases. We already know they do it with Mania so why not the other big events too?
But how well did the NXT Best Of sets sell? If they didn’t sell well, one particular show doesn’t stand a chance. I’m not sure how well the Best Ofs did, but I’m just saying.
Sorry, didn’t mean to post that twice! Lol.
I am very interested to know as well. Furthermore, I am also very interested to know how the feedback was on the Takeover DVDs that had been added to the last 2 Wrestlemania Releases ? What was the purpose in doing that ? Was it “just” an additional gift to us fans ? Was it done to check if there is a demand for that ?
Yes, the Takeover events air on the network, but they’re technically not PPV events since they’re network only events. Unless they air through traditional PPV satellites in other regions?
I remember Elimination Chamber ’15 was a network exclusive event in the U.S. but still aired on PPV in other regions so I’m not sure if the same applies to Takeover.
I do agree though that the Takeover specials should be released.
Mwoodz says:
while I do love the wwe network. I do miss the days of buying the Blu-ray’s/ DVDs. This sucks for people that still collect them. Would love it if they would do a complete undertaker set one day
Looking forward to getting Crown Jewel 2019 on DVD. Really really want that Universal title win for The Fiend as apart of my ever growing wrestling library collection. Hey we got all the event. So I’m happy. Everyone is alright, it could have been worse but it wasn’t. So I am a WWE fan, wrestling fan in general. I personally don’t care that Vince McMahon isn’t a good person, let God judge him. I’m not god and neither or any of you by the way.
Since this is the route we’re going, how about we finally get the events that never made it to DVD. (Elimination Chamber ’15, Backlash/No Mercy ’16, Crown Jewel ’18)
Because they would not sell well at this point, being so far removed from the dates that the events actually happened. You and certain collectors may want it, but Backlash 2016 is not going to sell well enough at retail level to warrant a release. It costs money to profuce these things and get them past ratings offices etc. you know.
Robert Emons says:
So the US is getting crown jewel on DVD as well?
Steven Raynes says:
so does this mean no Best of RAW/Smackdown or NXT this year?
RICHARD WIERZBOWSKI says:
Well, I’m surprised at this move but now I can allocate funds for other things as a result of this but I’ll still be getting the top 4 PPVs in 2020 in addition to the Finn Balor one and that will complete my collection for the immediate future.
I’ve been reading this whole ordeal with Vince and Saudi Prince. Basically:
Vince is owed 300-500 million by Saudi Arabia
-Vince ordered the television feed in Saudi Arabia to cut off during the show for 40 mins
-After Vince leaves Saudi Arabia, the government (prince, whoever) decided to take the roster off the plane and hold them for a few hours as a “power play” of sorts to remind Vince who he is dealing with.
-Everyone comes home, later than normal, and the ordeal is over.
-WWE claims mechanical issues w/ the plane as the cover story, which was likely the story they fed to every “legit” news outlet that reached out for a statement (this essentially made it unworthy of a major news organization, so the story died there). Also, perhaps noting that Saudi Arabia could have TOLD the company it was a mechanical issue to avoid being blamed while making sure Vince still KNEW what really happened.
True or not, this deal was a disaster. Wouldn’t be surprised if Crown Jewel 2019 DVD gets pulled and hopefully this is probably the end of WWE and glorified house shows in Saudi Arabia which is excellent news. Also goes to show what a scummy company WWE really is. Vince messing with Saudi Arabia is such a dangerous move, especially if his superstars were basically being held hostage. They already killed a journalists with a bonesaw. They wouldn’t hesitate doing the same to Vince and his wrestlers to send a message. Even Karl Anderson’s wife tweeted she doesn’t want him ever going back there because of this whole ordeal.
That entire story screams “made up by a fan” to me, but whatever.
Every detail might not be accurate, but there was definitely some shady business going on with that flight being delayed 24 hours. Go on twitter and look at some of the tweets that were sent out by the wrestlers and their families. Karl Anderson’s wife even said she doesn’t want him going back there ever again and be held “hostage” again.
Completely agree with David. This deal was a disaster. I have heard rumors here and there about what happened, but it’s obviously hard to piece it all together without being there and knowing the truth. But, the entire thing sounds like it could have gotten very bad very quick. Pretty soon, you are going to just have talent outright refusing to make the trip, bonus or no bonus. In the future, I wouldn’t be surprised if the main event is Sin Cara vs. Heath Slater.
You blew it, Vince! Now I don’t ever need to watch WWE again. I’ll be over on TNT watching AEW!
So you’re going to stop watching WWE because they don’t release anything other than PPV DVDs? Also AEW doesn’t release anything on DVD at all. You’re logic isn’t making sense.
the DVD GUy says:
I cannot say I am surprised but this really sucks. I have been an collector since the beginning and I have to say that I would rather have a DVD than the network. For PPVs maybe but the documentaries on the network lacking all the extra and bells and whistles just doesn’t do it.
as mentioned in the other thread, while I’m not outright condoning it, I can absolutely see this leading to more custom dvd/blurays being created (and shared or sold online).
RCS1988 says:
I guess the only way will get TV taping dark matches is Hidden Gems on the Network or if they have Sean Mooney host a Network show airing these matches. They should have started doing the Unreleased stuff years earlier.
Yeah they should have. That’s true. Tbh w/you though idk if it’d have made a difference as that would depend on why they stopped releasing these sets.
If they stopped thinking they didn’t sell well then Piper would’ve been the last one regardless of when they started releasing unreleased sets.
If they stopped bc they wanna release unreleased stuff through the Hidden Gems section of the Network from now on, they have a good reason to as it’ll still be released but via different platform is all.
I do wish more (deserving) names got unreleased sets done on them though. Austin, Rock, Taker, in addition to so many others.
RuthlessAttitudeEras4Life says:
Makes absolutely no sense at all, producing only ppv-discs.. especially with the quality of coherent story telling lacking so much the recent years! Oh well.. I am still hoping for the Final Ultimate release that should be the Undertaker documentary..would be the proper way for a last non-ppv release…instead of the crap that is “Best of 24..”..with ALL 4 episodes yet again just like last year, so why not call it “Complete..”! LOL at WWE
Well till that Taker career documentary or set is ever released if it ever is, at least those who have The Network will have the man himself being interviewed for over an hour as the advertising says w/Austin for the premiere of Broken Skull Sessions and maybe more interviews in the future between them to get to whatever topics not covered. We’re talking about a 30 year career and that’s just The Undertaker/WWF/E portion of it so it’ll take multiple interviews to cover everything. I’m not saying he’ll do that being the guy he is but I’m sure he’ll be open to doing more.
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West Hartford community in mourning following stabbing death
by: Bob Wilson
The loss is tremendous. A 12-year-old West Hartford boy allegedly stabbed to death his twin sister and critically injured his mother.
Tonight hundreds of children and parents and families walked into the Saint Patrick Saint Anthony church in Hartford looking for answers looking for comfort and looking for hope.
While there wasn’t much people could do for the family, there was a message to send.
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A strong message. Father Thomas Gallagher says all the people standing shoulder to shoulder, isle to isle shows the family we are standing here for you.
“The solidarity when the community comes together to pray and support one another and then continue to offer that support to the family itself.”
And as people remember the 12-year-old girl, they are also praying for the boy in custody, the mother in the hospital, and the father.
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World Wide Technology Named to CRN 2016 Tech Elite Solution Providers List
WWT made the list for deep technical expertise, robust portfolio of technology certifications and proven ability to build and deliver business results.
Tech Elite 250 List Recognizes IT Solution Providers with Deep Technical Expertise and Premier Certifications
ST. LOUIS – March 31, 2016 – World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT), a market-leading technology integrator, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named WWT to its 2016 Tech Elite 250 list. This annual list honors an exclusive group of North American IT solution providers that have earned the highest number of advanced technical certifications from leading technology vendors. This is the sixth consecutive year that WWT has been named to the Tech Elite 250 list.
“WWT takes continual training and certification seriously, and we are pleased to be recognized once again by CRN as a member of its Tech Elite 250,” said WWT’s chief executive officer and co-founder Jim Kavanaugh. “WWT’s commitment to broadening our knowledge-base is evidenced by our extensive and growing list of certifications, strong partnerships and ability to successfully navigate the rapid pace of change in today’s IT landscape and channel marketplace for our customers.”
To compile the annual list, The Channel Company’s research group and CRN editors work together to identify the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the North American IT channel. Companies who have obtained these elite designations — which enable solution providers to deliver premium products, services and customer support — are then selected from a pool of online applicants.
WWT was named to the Tech Elite 250 for its deep technical expertise, robust portfolio of technology certifications and proven ability to inspire, build and deliver business results for its customers, from idea to outcome. The depth and breadth of WWT’s capabilities are on display through the company’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a collaborative ecosystem to design, build, educate, demonstrate and deploy innovative technology products and integrated solutions for customers, partners and employees around the globe.
“The solution providers selected for our annual Tech Elite 250 list have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and gained strong industry credibility by earning some of the most difficult IT certifications available from top technology vendors,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “Attainment of these exclusive certifications strengthens the channel as a whole by invigorating partnerships and enabling the delivery of exceptional customer service. We congratulate each of these organizations and look forward to their continued success.”
Coverage of the Tech Elite 250 will be featured in the April issue of CRN, and online at www.crn.com.
About World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT) is a leading technology integrator with more than $7 billion in annual revenue that provides innovative technology and supply chain solutions to large public and private organizations. Through its culture of innovation, WWT inspires, builds and delivers business results, from idea to outcome. Based in St. Louis, WWT works closely with industry leaders including Boeing (NYSE: BA); Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO); EMC (NYSE: EMC); AT&T Inc., (NYSE: ATT); VMware; NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP); Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and the U.S. Air Force. WWT employs more than 3,000 people and operates over 2 million square feet of warehousing, distribution and integration space in more than 20 facilities throughout the world.
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Home News “Parent to Child Communication (PCC) helped me open up about my status”
“Parent to Child Communication (PCC) helped me open up about my status”
Winney Mukoreka narrates her story to other participants in the PCC discussions.© UNFPA Zimbabwe
Hurungwe - When Winney Mukoreka (57), of Rufaro Farm in Hurungwe - Mashonaland West province, discovered that she was HIV positive in 2013 – she knew she wanted to share her status with her children. She, however, did not know how to initiate the conversation with her sons. She was afraid this could shame her children and lead them into rebellion. Her hope in wanting to share her status with her children was to encourage them to take care of their own health and to exercise safe sex. Winney says although she had a good relationship with them, conversations around sexuality had not taken place openly in her home.
In 2014, Winney met a Behaviour Change Facilitator (a community health worker) who after she disclosed her HIV status and her intention to have the conversation with her children told her about the Parent to Child Communication programme on Sexual and Reproductive Health (PCC).
“As a widow, I was afraid of initiating the conversation with my sons, I didn’t even know where to start but I was sure I wanted them to know in the event that I got really sick, I wanted them to know my status so that they would be able to assist me,” Winnie says.
“I developed an interest in the PCC programme and attended some sessions and told my children about it and we all became a part of the programme.”
PCC brings parents and adolescents together through facilitating group meetings. These group meetings provide an environment for open dialogue and communication on issues around SRHR and SGBV and a social support network within their own community.
Winney highlights that attending and participating in the PCC sessions helped the family to start opening up to each other on ‘serious issues.’
“It was after a while of attending the sessions that I managed to sit down with my sons and told them that I was HIV positive,” Winnie says.
It was after a while of attending the sessions that I managed to sit down with my sons and told them that I was HIV positive
“They were calm and very supportive about it, although I did not expect this reaction – I was not surprised because the PCC sessions had prepared us for this moment. The relationship with my sons has greatly improved, they remind me about the importance of adhering to medication and seeking early medical attention when I am not feeling well.”
Dadirai Mashoko, also of Rufaro Farm and a mother of two attends PCC session with Winney, says she and her daughters talk about anything from sexuality to Gender-Based Violence.
“Before my youngest daughter got married, she approached me and asked if it was right to have sex with her boyfriend before marriage, this made me realise that PCC enables our children to feel free to have such discussions with us without fear,” Dadirai says warmly.
Dadirai Mashoko and Winney Mukoreka. © UNFPA Zimbabwe
The PCC manual emphasises that both adolescents and their parents benefit when issues to do with sexuality are discussed honestly and open. There are both immediate and long-term benefits in sexual reproductive health for the adolescent and relational benefits for the family unit. These benefits extend beyond the family environment to the community as a whole as health outcome improve and communal relationships improve. The program addresses concerns noted in adolescents and youth programs where many parents face challenges in having discussions with young people on relationships, development and sex.
The Parent-Child Communication Program (PCC) was designed and piloted with the intention of increasing the comfort of parents and adolescents in discussing sensitive issues surrounding sexuality and reproductive health. The pilot was successfully conducted under the H4+ initiative in 2015-2016. The programme has since been scaled up with funding from the Health Development Fund and the UNFPA Safe Guard Young People Program (SYP) which is co-funded by the Swiss Development Agency. The HDF is funded by the governments of Britain, Ireland, Sweden and the European Union.
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Vienna Festival
From 13 May, the Vienna Festival will be showing 41 productions of contemporary stage art. Performances will be held at 17 locations across Vienna: from the Burgtheater to the MuseumsQuartier to outdoor venues.
The elite of opera and theater directors, conductors and orchestras set international standards during the Vienna Festival with modern stagings and new works.
At the free open-air opening on 13 May at City Hall, Genia Kühmeier, Robert Holl and Michael Schade sing to the accompaniment of the ORF Radio-Symphony Orchestra Vienna. A highlight is the final of the choral competition “Austria sings”.
The program of musical theater starts with the open-air performance on Karlsplatz of “Orestreïa” by composer Iannis Xenakis, who died in 2001. This is followed by Verdi’s “Rigoletto”, in the production by festival director Luc Bondy, and Beat Furrer’s “Wüstenbuch”, staged by Christoph Marthaler.
Marthaler is also represented in the theater program: in “+-0 A subpolar basecamp”, he reports in musical terms on the culture, people and landscapes of Greenland. Nobel literature prize winner Toni Morrison, African singer Rokia Traorè and director Peter Sellars develop the “Desdemona project”. Alvis Hermanis, a dramatist from Riga, shows his work “Latvian Loves” for the first time outside his homeland. Canadian Robert Lepage brings his perhaps poetic work “The Far Side of the Moon” to Vienna for the first time. The festival program has plenty more to offer…
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YouTubers on America’s Got Talent revealed tonight
and we love helping you discover new talent, so tonight we’re stoked to see these two things come together with the America’s Got Talent YouTube Special airing on NBC at 9pm ET. Following the open YouTube auditions earlier this year, tonight at 9pm ET you can see the 12 YouTube finalists that were selected by you and the AGT/NBC producers.
You can also show your support for your favorite YouTubers by voting after tonight’s episode. Tune back in tomorrow at 9pm ET to find out which four made it to the elimination round, and one step closer to the grand prize.
Congratulations to the twelve who made it onto America’s Got Talent through your votes, and thanks to everyone who entered and made this contest so exciting. We’ve always known you had talent and can’t wait to see you share it with the world.
Liuba Petkova, Marketing Programs Manager, recently watched “America’s Got Talent - Season 6 - Zuma Zuma - Top 48.”
We’re fans of having you own the spotlight and we love helping you discover new talent, so tonight we’re stoked to see these two things come together with the America’s Got Talent YouTube Special airing on NBC at 9pm ET. Following the open YouTube auditions earlier this year, tonight at 9pm ET you can see the 12 YouTube finalists that were selected by you and the AGT/NBC producers.
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