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__label__wiki	0.543673	0.543673	« Review – Dametastick!! King’s Head, Islington Review – All-Male Iolanthe, Union Theatre » Review – End of the Rainbow, Trafalgar Studios Phil couldn’t help but be reminded of an anecdote the late theatre critic Jack Tinker used to relate. As American female impersonator Jim Bailey gave a scarily convincing performance as Judy Garland at the London Palladium a lone, plaintive voice from a gentleman of a certain age, clearly overcome with emotion, suddenly wailed from the back of the theatre, “Why Judy….WHY?” If that chap is still around today he had better give a very wide berth to End of the Rainbow at the Trafalgar Studios where Tracie Bennett is now donating her Judy. It’s unlikely he could cope. But then again it might just answer his question. “I don’t need help, I need pills” moans Judy in Peter Quilter‘s take on what might have happened in her Dorchester suite the year before she died, when she was in London to perform a five-week-run of concerts at London’s Talk of the Town with pushy husband-to-be* Mickey Deans (Stephen Hagan) in tow and only her pianist really looking out for her. Past her creative peak, fuelled with booze and pills and terrified of going on stage there were plenty of resonances to make the Whingers feel deeply uncomfortable too. How they related to Judy’s plight. Only the previous night they’d made their stage debuts at the King’s Head Theatre in Showstoppers! With no pianist to clean them up and gently coax them into the spotlight, Phil’s courage had been distilled in the Netherlands and Andrew’s fixed, beatific smile clearly proved that he’s finally mastered the child-proof cap. The Whingers had written a review of a faux musical which the Showstoppers! cast had to improvise without any previous knowledge of its contents. One of the “highlights” forced upon the hapless cast was a song and tap number performed as they ate cream crackers. Bennett may have stopped short of the Jacob’s but she proved a convincing Judy even when singing with a cigarette and a pencil firmly clenched in her mouth. Her performance is simply astonishing. Moving from sobriety to addled desperation she’s funny, needy, maddening and charismatic. It”s quite impossible (and unwise if you were one of the people around her in 1968) to take your eyes off her. She even gets away with a canine impersonation, though with her propensity to find drugs an airport sniffer dog might have been more appropriate. There’s some agreeably restrained celebrity name-dropping: Deanna Durbin, Mickey Rooney and Liz Taylor who was “so charming you just wanted to run her down with a car”. There are thrilling excerpts of her concerts although the Whingers found themselves distracted by the hotel furniture which remains on stage making it less Talk of the Town than Talk of the Dorchester. But with the cocktail of Ritalin and booze coursing through her veins she probably had no idea where she was, so we’ll take that as a metaphor. Up against Bennett no one stands a much of a chance, so it’s a small wonder that Hilton McRae makes a huge impression as her witheringly dry piano accompanist. He’s especially touching in the scenes where he does Judy’s make up and unsuccessfully tries to convince her to drop Mickey with an offer to take care of her in Brighton. Why Judy….WHY? And if you’re a visiting London and planning to take in The Mousetrap see it before EOTR. Judy doesn’t do spoiler alerts. We have to confess that we weren’t really expecting to like this, the biodrama format rarely hits the Whingers’ spots and there is no biodramatic cliché greater than Judy Garland. And Peter Quilter wrote the less-than-inspiring Glorious – the story of Florence Foster Jenkins which limped along at the Duchess for a while in 2005. But Bennett, McRae, the six piece band and the musical direction of Gareth Valentine combine to make this show nothing short of unmissable. Terry Johnson‘s direction works miracles to convert the watery text into something akin to wine and William Dudley’s Dorchester design is utterly convincing – the Whingers were astonished to see that what was from row F quite obviously a beautifully patterned carpet turned out to be a painted floor. And, really, isn’t that what makes showbusiness so delightful? But Miss Bennett’s performance is no mere surface trickery- she appears to inhabit the role of Judy Garland so completely that we are quite sure that in our dotages we will swear that we saw Judy Garland live in London. This is so good it knocks Elena Roger & Piaf into a cocked hat. Lesley Mackie snaffled the Olivier Award for her uncanny 1986 Judy in Judy at the Strand Theatre. Bennett will no doubt have awards, er.., garlanded upon her if there is any justice in the world. For once the Whingers were more than happy to ovate as indeed was the entire auditorium save eight people, one of whom was in a wheelchair. Another was a Variety critic. Unmissable. * Fantastic silent British Pathe footage of the wedding at Chelsea Registry Office here. (but five for Bennett’s performance) This entry was posted on Thursday 25 November 2010 at 11:35 am and is filed under West End Whingers. Tags: entertainment, Hilton McRae, End of the Rainbow, Tracie Bennett, Judy Garland, Peter Quilter, Stephen Hagan, Terry Johnson, London, play, review, theatre, Trafalgar Studios, west end 25 Responses to “Review – End of the Rainbow, Trafalgar Studios” JohnnyFox Says: Thursday 25 November 2010 at 12:04 pm you say Dorchester, Shuttleworth says Savoy but Charlie Spencer and I understood that Judy and Mickey Deans stayed at the Ritz from 28 December until they moved to the house in Chelsea (4 Cadogan Lane) http://www.jgdb.com/jghome.htm Andrew (a west end whinger) Says: Thursday 25 November 2010 at 3:20 pm I don’t know why I should be surprised that there is a Judy Garland Database. The Ritz it is then. I don’t know why the set said “Dorchester” to me. Perhaps it lied. To be fair, I’ve never stepped foot inside the place. and row F … did you pay for the seats? OughtToBeClowns and I were shunted to next-to-back row P … before that, I didn’t know the alphabet went so far 🙂 A Clown Says: Shunted I tell you!! Though not together. Totally agree with your review, and a definitely well-earned ovation as opposed to the one ground out of the audience by the FELA! curtain call. JohnnyFox, I’m sure you gone at least one letter further…I refuse to believe you have not been previously admonished, on many an occasion, to mind your Ps & Qs 😉 I was surprised at how little it bothered me being that far back though as I was loving the show so much. Friday 26 November 2010 at 6:05 am There are no Q’s at the Whitehall – sorry – Trafalgar Studios, except for the unfeasibly few toilets, it goes straight from P to R. And I’ve not often been asked to mind my R’s … oh, well, perhaps I have 🙂 Dickie and Butch Says: Hopefully seeing this at some point in the run; I think the claim of it bettering Elena Roger’s Piaf is a strong one (she was incredible – ‘tour de force’ indeed) but then we love bio-musicals and we love Tracie Bennett – what could go wrong? I think you’ll love it – only thing that could go wrong is La Bennett will exhaust herself on 8 shows a week, there’s already a standby/alternate Judy mentioned in the programme … Ali67 Says: Such a great review… And then only 4/5?! I sense Bennett stealing the Olivier Award away from Sheridan Smith at the 11th hour… I would hope she does! Bennett deserves awards a part she was seemingly born to play! M.Richardson Says: Sunday 13 February 2011 at 3:29 am Ok – Olivier nominations are out, and Smith and Bennett are both nominated, but in different categories! Sheridan as Best Actress in a Musical, and Tracie as Best Actress in a Play. Both would be very worthy winners, so let’s hope that the judges acknowledge the respective talents of these two amazing entertainers! Ian Shuttleworth Says: Entirely possible that I’m wrong about the hotel. And it’s a hell of a performance. But the play itself is deeply meh. “Here’s Judy at the end of her life, this is what she was like…” – yeah, and…? I think we were probably mildly overcome. Though not as much as Charles Spencer, presumably on the theatrical viagra again, he attributed William Dudley’s set to John Napier. therealchrisparkle Says: Not surprised you loved it, we did too in Northampton in February. Tracie Bennett is About As Good As It Gets. Friday 26 November 2010 at 3:17 pm Yes, Ali67, exactly right: five stars for Tracie Bennett, but four is generous to the play. And then again, there’s Judy herself at Carnegie, and anyone who hasn’t heard that first has no right going to this show. Monday 29 November 2010 at 2:28 am PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE review ONASSIS!!!!! Tuesday 30 November 2010 at 5:28 pm You buy the tickets; we’ll review the show. Thursday 2 December 2010 at 12:45 pm is that Robert as in Lindsay, do you think ? And as for buying tickets they are literally giving them away for every performance. Faggy Whiteboy Says: Goodness. There’s so much middle-aged queenly campery in here and it’s all gone to such a high pitch that somewhere in Hampstead, a dog is barking. Well, it’s hardly surprising. The authors (and probable readers) of this blog are so fairly, squarely and gaily the target audience for this play that I’m amazed you didn’t just uncork another Shiraz during your wine time and give the old girl 5 stars. As Edina Monsoon once said to two gay men in the presence of Patsy’s older, meaner sister: “God, you’re predictable, aren’t you? A bitch with a drug habit and you’re anybody’s, aren’t you?” I can’t quite make out if Faggy Whiteboy is envious of the WEW coterie of the serenely queenly camp, or just triumphant that he arrived there fifteen years early. Sunday 5 December 2010 at 5:36 pm So why, if it was as good as you say, AND the rare occurrence of you ovating, is there an empty glass in your rating? Seems a little churlish, unless of course Judy or Perhaps Phil got to it first. Anthony J Says: Wednesday 15 December 2010 at 1:53 pm To say that Peter Quilter’s previous West End play Glorious “limped along” at the Duchess is a bit much. It ran 6 full months and was nominated for the Olivier Award as Best New Comedy AND has since played in 30 countries worldwide (according to Wikipedia). So why so against this writer? Did he refuse to buy you a drink at the interval or something? I actually think his writing on End of the Rainbow was amazing. You only need to see a dozen other Biog plays to realise what an incredible job he did. All us New York folk are really looking forward to the Broadway transfer which apparently is on its way. Now give it the 5 full glasses it deserves! Theatre Fairy Says: I wonder if the voice that cried out during Jim Bailey’s performance belonged to the same person who let out a similarly agonised wail during Liza Minnelli’s show at the Coliseum in 2008. During a momentary pause in Ms Minelli’s patter came an agonised and desperate “We love you, Liza!”. Scared the rest of us to death. She looked a bit frightened as well. Going to see this on the 5th – can’t wait! daveonthego Says: Friday 7 January 2011 at 5:17 pm Ha That sounds familiar I think I remember that. The mawkishness of that performance had me peering through my fingers on more than one occasion though it was excruciating LOL Tuesday 8 February 2011 at 12:24 pm I may have missed it, but I think they’ve taken out the Mousetrap spoiler. Don’t remember it at all. Amazing performance from Bennett. Impossible to imagine how it could be better Roger Risborough Says: Monday 21 November 2011 at 10:59 pm Heresy alert, heresy alert . . . Just seen EOTR at Richmond. Let’s start with the play . . . I think it’s really poorly written, just tick-boxing along a known timeline. The programme lists the songs in the show, so you know when they’re coming. They didn’t need to do the same thing with the ‘jokes’ because you can see them coming from a MILE away (the 1970’s), so you don’t know whether to not laugh at them when they’re set-up or not laugh at them when they hobble into the action. Tough choice but I went for both options. Now Tracey . . . yes, amazing, sort of, but it’s a performance played with the choke out and foot flat down all the way through. Exhausting – for player and audience. Sorry – but it’s not a three dimensional performance and it does lapse into karaoke caricature at times. The trouble is, we are asked to be impressed by the singing performance of an actress impersonating someone whose career and performances are in a tail-spinning descent. For the second time in two weeks I found myself the only person still seated in the front row at the curtain call. Sorry Tracey (and sorry Vanessa). Is it just me? Leave a Reply to JohnnyFox Cancel reply	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369744
__label__cc	0.503457	0.496543	« Review – Buyer & Cellar, Menier Chocolate Factory Review – The Sound of Music, New Wimbledon Theatre » Review – Calamity Jane, New Wimbledon Theatre Well, of course Andrew came to this one. Why wouldn’t he? It’s based on one of his favourite film musicals, which, as it happens, he muddles up with another of his favourite musicals (unless it’s at the Young Vic with Jane Horrocks), Annie Get Your Gun. But then they both feature rootin’-tootin’ cowgirls as a central character. Phil’s been know to confuse his suede-clad, fringe accessorised heroines too. So this is Calamity Jane then, based on the 1953 Doris Day movie. Did Phil ever mention he was once on a Beverly Hills Stars’ Homes Tour with his sister and she spotted a head square-wearing Doris, cycling along without a care in the world, so the driver reversed the minibus and followed her and she waved back and shouted hello to them? Probably. He took a picture of her. He’ll dig it out and share it with you one day. The music is by Sammy Fain and the lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. And what music and lyrics they are, “The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away)”, “Just Blew in from the Windy City”, “A Woman’s Touch”, “Black Hills of Dakota”, the Oscar-winning “Secret Love”. Even the numbers added for the stage version are surprisingly good. The playfully silly plot centres around the local saloon bar, the Golden Garter in Deadwood, that struggles to get women to perform on the stage. A case of mistaken identity – as it’s Francis with an “i”, not Frances with an “e” – sees Francis Farmer (Bobby Delaney) drag up and offer up his “Hive Full of Honey”. Surely this song only got past the censors in those days as it’s performed by a man dressed as a woman? Delaney makes a very good fist of the number, but it doesn’t go down well with the local cowboys. We were more than satisfied. Perhaps we’re just not red-blooded enough. Discuss. So Calamity (Jodie Prenger) heads off to Chic-ar-ger to try and get cigarette card pin up gal Adelaid Adams to come back and perform for the lads. More mistaken identity and comedy chaos ensues. Could a very unlikely romance be in the air between grubby tomboy Calamity and Wild Bill Hickok (Tom Lister)? It’s a musical. Work that out for yourselves. It took a while for Phil to adjust to Matthew Wright’s single saloon bar design which has to adapt to all the locations. Ah, the economies of touring. Pianos and chairs are reconfigured into stagecoaches. You know the kind of thing. Effective lighting by Richard G Jones is on hand to assist our imaginations. The cast also double as the orchestra. Ah, the economies of touring. Nikolai Foster directs but John (let’s-dispense-with-the-orchestra) Doyle has plenty to answer for. The cast play their instruments splendidly (one of them, Paul Kissaun, was in The Flying Pickets) and it works in the context. It gave Andrew and Phil their usual interval topic of conversation at these sorts of shows. How do they find people who can do all this and how complicated is the understudying? Prenger reveals a particularly impressive talent playing the spoons. And if that sounds like sarcasm it’s not intended. There’s a very agreeable overture, of sorts, played on a banjo, and though the music was a little muddy for the opening number it settled down especially when Lister started warbling. Easy on the eye, good set of lungs and clear as a bell. His second act delivery of “My Heart Is Higher Than a Hawk (Deeper Than a Well)” as he strums a guitar was Phil’s musical highlight. Lister’s understated performance all but walks away with the show. Prenger has a high likeability factor, a belting voice, and adds some amusing comedic moments to the proceedings; her eyebrows appear to come off the same template as Tyne Daly’s and are more arched than Reims Cathedral. Oh, and theatrical royalty, Bonnie Langford was sitting just a few seats from us. Now we wish she’d played Calamity at some point. Maybe she did? Can’t be bothered to look it up. The hoedown at the end is one of the best curtain calls you’ll see. Andrew and Phil did something they never normally do in the stalls; they started clapping along until they realised what they were doing and thought better of it. Calamity Jane is at Wimbledon until this Saturday and Tom Lister has inveigled the cast into cycling to their next venue in Manchester in aid of the charity, Hope for Justice. That’s if they’ve any energy left. You can see them in rehearsal for it here and maybe even put your hands in your pockets to lend support. Well, at least it might stop you clapping along to the hoedown. This entry was posted on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 10:36 am and is filed under West End Whingers. Tags: Bobby Delaney, Calamity Jane, Doris Day, entertainment, Hope for Justice, Jodie Prenger, London, Matthew Wright, musical, New Wimbledon Theatre, Nikolai Foster, off-West End, Paul Francis Webster, Paul Kissaun, play, review, Richard G Jones, Sammy Fain, theatre, Tom Lister 3 Responses to “Review – Calamity Jane, New Wimbledon Theatre” Thursday 19 March 2015 at 9:30 pm One is aghast at Andrew’s admiration for the appalling Betty Hutton film Annie Get Your Gun before recalling this detail from a capsule bio of Betty: “After her show business career ended she managed Residence XII, an alcohol rehab facility in the suburbs of Seattle.” Friday 20 March 2015 at 6:27 pm Ah, I said the film of Calamity Jane. I did not specify the film of Annie Get Your Gun. Not sure where Andrew stands on that. He probably first saw on stage with Ethel Merman, but i’ll check if you like…. I wonder whether the cast playing the instruments made any difference to the Wimbledon audience’s habit of shouting through the overture. When I saw ANNIE GET YOUR GUN there recently, and steeled for the annoyance, it didn’t happen as there wasn’t an overture. Drastic measures.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369745
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__label__wiki	0.545992	0.545992	Grand Arena Championships Grand Arena Championships is the latest version of Grand Arena. It first launched on June 25, 2019. Grand Arena Championships took the place of the previous version, Grand Arena. Grand Arena is a mode that was added to SWGoH with the Title Update 14 on Dec 4, 2018. It is similar to Territory War but instead of the guild, it pits two players against each other in a battle for dominance. 2 Phases 2.1 Preview Phase 2.2 Defense Phase 2.3 Attack Phase 2.4 Review Phase 3 Matchmaking 4 Schedule 5 Earning Banners 6 Divisions 8 Rankings 9 Tie Breakers 10 Formats 10.1 5v5 11 Season 0 (Exhibition) 12 External Tools You must be level 85 to participate in the Grand Arena. Preview Phase Each Grand Arena event will have 1 preview phase. This allows a user to join the Grand Arena and locks in the GP and mods. Defense Phase During this phase you will set your defensive teams. The number of defensive squads/fleets scales based on the GP of the lowest player in the group. The total number of defensive squads can change per Grand Arena event. It's important to note, the Grand Arena interface only shows 2 teams per sector. It's possible though, that a sector requires more than 2 teams. This has caused a lot of people to not play all of their defensive teams. Attack Phase During this phase you will be able to attack your opponents defenses. Review Phase This phase allows you to review the Grand Arena event. Players are placed into a group of 8 opponents that have similar collections so that all players have fun and challenging fights throughout the entire Grand Arena. Once players are in a group, matchmaking pairs players with a similar number of wins rising the highest skill players to the top of the group. Matchmaking avoids players that have already fought whenever possible. Grouping Edge Cases: In the instance that the number of participating players is not divisible by 8, we create 8 person groups starting with the strongest collections to the weakest collections. The final two groups are then split such that both groups have 4 or more players. For example, if there are 9 players between the final 2 groups, they will have 5 and 4 players respectively. Byes: In the instance of an odd number of players in a group, one player will receive a bye each round. Matchmaking continues to try to match players based on wins, but that will not always be possible. Once matchmaking has completed, each player's GP and characters are locked in for the entire rest of the Grand Arena matchups. This means that further improvements to units including changing Mods will not affect the Grand Arena event for any of the rounds. Each Grand Arena event is a week-long event that consists of a series of 3 rounds against different opponents. There are seven 24 hour phases: Join, Set Defense (Opponent 1), Attack (Opponent 1), Set Defense (Opponent 2), Attack (Opponent 2), Set Defense (Opponent 3), Attack (Opponent 3). Earning Banners Similar to Territory Wars, banners are earned for setting defenses, successful attacks, and conquering a territory. First Attempt (Win) Offense Win 15 15 15 15 15 First Try Bonus 30 30 30 30 30 Survival 5 4 3 2 1 Full Health 5 4 3 2 1 Full Protection 5 4 3 2 1 Unused Slot 0 4 8 12 16 Second Attempt (Win) Third+ Attempt (Win) First Try Bonus 0 0 0 0 0 Current GAC Defenses and GP for 5v5 Division 1 4.5M+ 8 Division 2 3.8M - 4.49M 8 Division 5 2M - 2.49M 5 Division 9 800K - 999.9K 4 Division 10 600K - 799.9K 4 Division 11 0 - 599.9K 4 Always set defense, first of all. Good defensive teams would be KRU, Revan, Bastila, Nightsisters, and several other teams. Try to save CLS and Nightmare for offense, and if there is an easy team, don't underestimate it, but use an undersized team for more banners and try to get some of the grand arena awards. If your main fleet is Thrawn or Ackbar, save it and put Tarkin on defense with your backup team and put your main team on offense. The AI does not know how to use Thrawn or Ackbar properly. Grand Arena uses the Swiss-system tournament where each competitor does not play every other. Grand Arena is current set up so each event has 1 winner. Three people tie for 2nd rewards. Three people tie for 3rd rewards. One person for 4th. Rounds are broken down as follows: First round 4 people get 1, remaining 4 get 0 The 1s get matched with the 1s, and the 0's matched with 0's After the second round you have 2 with 2, 4 with 1, and 2 with 0 The 2's get matched together, the 0's get matched, and the 1's get matched In the end you will have 1 with 3, 3 with 2, 3 with 1, and 1 with 0 In the rare occasion of the event ending with tied banners, the player with the higher GP will win. In the extremely rare chance of equal Banners and equal GP, a random player wins.[1] If two players tie in Grand Arena with the exact same amount of Banners at the end of a round then Galactic Power will be used to resolve the tie. The Galactic Power of both players is captured at the time of matchmaking and does not update at the end of a battle. This means at the end of an event both player's GP may have changed and will not be representative of who would win in a tie.[2] This map shows a Grand Arena match with 2 territories active. If this were a 4 territory map, the center lines would also be illuminated. Grand Arena can run in different formats for each event. It's important to notice the format before starting. The number of active territories on the map can change from 2 to 4. When four territories are active, the back territory isn't visible until the territory in front of it is defeated. During the preview phase it can be hard to see how many territories are active. The easiest way to tell is to look at the territory borders to see which ones are solid. This format is similar to TW and has ran with and without ships. This format first ran on Dec 21st, 2018 without ships. It is the first time the game has ever had 3v3. Season 0 (Exhibition) Season 0 launched Dec 6th 2018.[3] Lots of technical problems, including wins not counting towards your banners, caused the event to be ended early and a redo to start immediately.[4] Season 0 is still in progress and has had a number of different formats. DSR Bot has added a ",ga" command which allows you to compare key parts of your roster against your opponent. SWGohBot allows you to compare 2 rosters with ";grandarena" command. Scorpio has several commands to help with looking up your opponent. swgoh.gg is in process of making a new Grand Arena tool on their website. Territory Wars and Grand Arena Counters - Server and Discord - type =counter <faction/leader name> to get counter for that team. Original Grand Arena Overview Forum Post ↑ Title Update 14 ↑ Grand Arena Tie-Breakers ↑ Grand Arena: Exhibition Season Starts Today! ↑ Update on Grand Arena Issues Retrieved from "https://wiki.swgoh.help/index.php?title=Grand_Arena_Championships&oldid=10995"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369751
__label__wiki	0.630178	0.630178	Media • Must Reads • National Issues • National Politics Of Ethics & WikiLeaks: “The Job of the Media is Not to Protect Power From Embarrassment” by Celeste Fremon What everyone now knows (or ought to know) is that, on Sunday five newspapers—The New York Times, the Guardian of the U.K., Germany’s Der Spiegel, France’s Le Monde and Spain’s El Pais—began publishing carefully vetted excerpts from 250,000 diplomatic cables leaked to the publications by the now infamous website WikiLeaks. It is, as WikiLeaks itself puts it, the largest set of confidential documents ever to be released into the public domain. The U.S. government is—surprise, surprise— mighty upset by the leaks, and loudly condemned them as “reckless.” So what are the ethics of such leaks in general and these leaks in particular? On this topic many are opining like crazy. Among those most worth reading are the following: 1. Simon Jenkins writing for The Guardian. (Jenkins is a columnist/author/BBC commentator who has previously been the editor for both the Evening Standard and the London Times. In other words, he’s a not a trifler in the world of British journalism.) Here are some clips: Anything said or done in the name of a democracy is, prima facie, of public interest. When that democracy purports to be “world policeman” – an assumption that runs ghostlike through these cables – that interest is global. Nonetheless, the Guardian had to consider two things in abetting disclosure, irrespective of what is anyway published by WikiLeaks. It could not be party to putting the lives of individuals or sources at risk, nor reveal material that might compromise ongoing military operations or the location of special forces. In this light, two backup checks were applied. The US government was told in advance the areas or themes covered, and “representations” were invited in return. These were considered. Details of “redactions” were then shared with the other four media recipients of the material and sent to WikiLeaks itself, to establish, albeit voluntarily, some common standard. The state department knew of the leak several months ago and had ample time to alert staff in sensitive locations. Its pre-emptive scaremongering over the weekend stupidly contrived to hint at material not in fact being published. Nor is the material classified top secret, being at a level that more than 3 million US government employees are cleared to see, and available on the defense department’s internal Siprnet….. {SNIP] The job of the media is not to protect power from embarrassment. If American spies are breaking United Nations rules by seeking the DNA biometrics of the UN director general, he is entitled to hear of it. British voters should know what Afghan leaders thought of British troops. American (and British) taxpayers might question, too, how most of the billions of dollars going in aid to Afghanistan simply exits the country at Kabul airport. The money‑wasting is staggering. Aid payments are never followed, never audited, never evaluated. The impression is of the world’s superpower roaming helpless in a world in which nobody behaves as bidden. Iran, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen, the United Nations, are all perpetually off script. Washington reacts like a wounded bear, its instincts imperial but its power projection unproductive…. Read the whole thing. It’s worth it. 2. The New Yorker’s senior editor, Amy Davidson, essentially agrees with Jenkins Timothy Garton Ash, who writes that he has been taking “dives into a vast ocean” of cables for the Guardian, says of the cache, It is the historian’s dream. It is the diplomat’s nightmare….a multi-course banquet from the history of the present. And that sounds right: the Times, in its summary, managed to work in a “voluptuous blonde” Ukrainian nurse whom Muammar Qaddafi kept near him and a wedding in Dagestan with “drunken guests throwing $100 bills at child dancers.” (Garton Ash called that “highly entertaining” cable “almost worthy of Evelyn Waugh.”) It also has accounts of attempts to gain control the Pakistani nuclear arsenal (for insight into that matter, see Seymour M. Hersh’s 2009 piece), warnings about Iran’s plans in that direction, and contingency planning for the collapse of North Korea. (One suggested measure to prepare for that last one: help the Chinese make money there.) There are so many anecdotes and so much color that one might forget where it all tends, and what one ought to do about it. It is, for example, intriguing to read in a cable the Times highlights, about the day Afghanistan’s vice president arrived in the United Arab Emirates carrying fifty-two million dollars in cash with him (how much luggage space would all those bills take up?); but it’s also devastating. The cable said that he “was ultimately allowed to keep [it] without revealing the money’s origin or destination.” What are the options for its “origins”? Drug money, bribes, a straight theft of American taxpayer dollars meant to support our effort there? Here as in many cables, the strong narrative only throws into relief the incoherence of our Afghan policy, which remains a story with no obvious end…. ….maybe the government, if it expects the word “secret” to constitute a clear warning about the potential for danger to one’s country, should think hard about what the word means. The White House’s protests Sunday, in response to the release, that “President Obama supports responsible, accountable, and open government at home and around the world, but this reckless and dangerous action runs counter to that goal,” would be more persuasive if the Administration hadn’t, for example, recklessly invoked the states secrets privilege itself. That brings us back to Garton Ash, and the idea that the documents present a historian’s dream but a diplomat’s nightmare. Between the two, one’s sympathy is with the former—because what historians dream of is, more often than not, what voters in a democracy require. 3. Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russell Adams and Jessica Vascellaro, don’t take a side, but give a round-up of what others have said. Read the cables themselves here. Pre-scribbled bucket image by Thomas Saur Joe Rios says: Somebody needs to do a wikileak on California law enforcement and prison system. WTF says: Is the comment “The money wasting is staggering” actually a surprise? The government defense spending/waste has been happening for decades, it’s infamous. Just look up the “M2 Bradley fighting vehicle”, “Comanche helicopter”. Anybody who has ever worked for a defense contractor knows many military defense contracts are jobs creation programs pure and simple. The story of the Afghan vice-president helping himself to our money was already in the news. Hundred of thousands of people have been doing the same thing. Ask any Armenian-American mobster and they can tell you how easy it is to rip-off millions from the government’s Medicare programs. Unfortunately the list is almost endless. That is why I am opposed to any tax increases; I can spend my own money on the stripper and bartender jobs program. sbl says: Where to start, so many issues raised. On the one hand, this “leak” endangers the lives of people working with the U. S. and allies, e.g., one guy in Iran whose name is not disclosed but every detail re: his family, that he was head of his national fencing team, etc., are, so he and his family are in danger. The arrogance of this Wikileak guy in presuming that all info should be public, is staggering, as is the arrogance of media like the Guardian and NYTimes, who self-righteously put forth their own criteria. But I’ve become of the general opinion that the former “MSM” is now little better than blogs when it comes to sensation for dollars, and the “profession” or journalist is one of the few for which there are NO criteria or licensing or exams, it’s a matter of self-proclamation, in exchange for which, anyone who asserts the title has equal claim to being “entitled” to any info about anyone or any group, however “personal” and invasive that may be. That being said, there are some useful general observations which while not earth-shattering to those who’ve been paying attention, ARE news to many. E.g. that it’s not just the U. S. doing the bidding of “the Israel lobby” in keeping Iran’s nuclear ambitions at bay, but of the entire Arab world as well. (Some of whom like the Saudies have continued to fund Al Qaeda, hedging their bets I guess.) As for the massive incompetence with regard to foreign aid: no news there either, since every journalist or half- informed citizen from major beneficiaries like Egypt, Pakistan and above all Afghanistan, has been telling us that the money goes straight into the pockets of corrupt officials. IF AMerica wants to give wisely, it must take direct control of project built with the money, things the people can literally SEE. That’s what other countries do. And get a lot more bang for the buck for WAY less. For example, no visitor to Cairo can escape it being pointed out that their opera house was built a couple decades ago bu a gift of $10 million from the Japanese people. Pocket change by our standards, but we have NOTHING to point to. That story of the Afghan with that absurd amount of money in his suitcase is just the most visible case. How much infrastructure could that have paid for? Schools, buildings, homes for people bombed out of their homes? Also, no one knows WHERE the info came from: it can’t have all come from one 22-year-old low-level intelligence guy. That means the very notion that info is “secure” is false, and blame for that goes squarely at the U. S. government. Watts Riots 50th Anniversary News Roundup….Are Crime Rates Really Rising?….and Coroner’s Inquests DOJ, LASD Approve Antelope Valley Settlement…For-profit Prison Companies’ Political Influence…and How We Label Kids Media & Crime & Race…Emotion Makes Bad Law…..Were SF Jail Deputies Behind Inmates Gladiator Fights?…A SF Jail Deputies Behind Inmates Gladiator Fights? 4 LA County Sheriff’s Deputies Suspect of Theft and Bribe Taking…CA Poor Often Given Cut Rate Legal Defense, Report Finds….Will There Be Fed Indictments for former LASD Top Brass?…& LA Press Club Award to Charlie Hebdo Federal Profiling Policies, Addressing Incarcerated Kids’ Education Needs, LASD Civilian Oversight…and More Lessons the LAPD Can Teach……What About Body Cameras?…..John Oliver on Police Militarization….”Toxic Stress” and CA Kids…..& More	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369753
__label__wiki	0.62793	0.62793	CDCR • Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (Jerry) • Foster Care • Prison • Uncategorized • Zero Tolerance and School Discipline Pasadena Limits Capacity of Police in Schools…What’s Causing LA’s Foster Home Scarcity?…and For-Profit Prisons’ “Lock-up Quotas” by Taylor Walker PASADENA SCHOOLS PUT DISCIPLINARY POWER BACK IN THE HANDS OF TEACHERS The Pasadena City Council last week unanimously passed an agreement to limit and clearly define student disciplinary situations in which Pasadena police intervene. (WLA hopes LAUSD and other California districts will take note of PUSD’s ground-breaking lead and shift further away from “zero tolerance” policies.) The LA Times’ Teresa Watanabe has the story. Here’s a clip: As school districts in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland and elsewhere grapple with rising concerns about police actions on campuses, Pasadena officials have agreed to handle all but the most serious offenses with school-based disciplinary actions rather than citations and arrests. Police officers will intervene only in cases involving assault, weapons, narcotics sales and other major offenses that state law requires them to handle. David Sapp, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, said the pact was “unlike anything we’ve seen” statewide. “No other school district has attempted, in such a clear and defined manner, to identify the exact circumstances when police may engage,” Sapp said. “There was a shared understanding that minor things shouldn’t lead to police citations and arrests.” The agreement, unanimously approved last week by the Pasadena City Council following passage by the city school board in July, runs counter to the “zero tolerance” policies that took hold after the 1999 school massacre in Littleton, Colo. The mass school shooting in Newtown, Conn., last year amplified calls to expand campus police, whose numbers grew nationally by 40% between 1997 and 2007, according to federal data. (For further reading, Pasadena Now’s Caroline Mays had a good article on PUSD’s passage of the agreement before it headed to the city council.) DETERRENTS FOR POTENTIAL FOSTER PARENTS: MANDATORY ADOPTION CERTIFICATION, MEDIA, AND MORE Foster care journalist/advocate Daniel Heimpel, in his publication, The Chronicle of Social Change, highlights myriad reasons for the crisis of declining available foster homes, including requiring foster parents to also become certified for adoption. Forcing caregiver candidates to undergo, undergo a qualification process that is in some ways may be unnecessarily onerous, might be deterring some potential foster parents who don’t intend to adopt. (For WLA’s earlier post on the foster care shortage, go here.) Here’s a clip from Heimpel’s story: …I ran into Leslie Heimov, the executive director of the Children’s Law Center of California, which provides legal representation for all the children who pass through L.A.’s juvenile dependency system. Heimov pointed to the county’s insistence on dually certifying caregivers for both foster care and adoption as dissuading many, by setting up yet another onerous step in an already daunting process. “At the time it was proposed we voiced the view that we thought it was a bad idea,” she said. “It limited the pool of foster parents and we think it is a piece of the problem in the shortage of placements we are seeing.” In an interview later the same day, DCFS Director Philip Browning sympathized, at least in part, with Heimov’s point. “I do think that it is an inhibiting factor,” Browning said. Two problems he pointed to were the requirement that potential foster parents run two separate criminal background checks, often on their own dime; and that the adoption certification process forces them to dig back through their marriage histories even if they don’t intend on adopting in the long run. Heimpel also points to the effects of the media—both pro and con—on foster home recruitment: Another inhibitor to foster parent recruitment that Browning cited is the chilling effect de-contextualized media coverage around child deaths — particularly accidental deaths in foster homes — can have on the general public’s willingness to take children in. “The news media has caused some people [to] ask, is this worth it? Is this a risk worth taking?” But, the media can also impel the public to step up. In a recent Los Angeles Times story, columnist Sandy Banks visits a foster parent orientation. In addition to cogently describing the hurdles that prospective foster parents face, she took an active role in joining in the solution by directing readers to information on how to become foster parents themselves. PRIVATE PRISONS’ ALARMING MONEY-MAKING CONTRACT CLAUSES A recent report by In the Public Interest compiled data on major private prison corporations like Corrections Corp. of America and GEO Group’s inclusion of “lock-up quotas” and “low-crime taxes” in states’ contracts. These profit-boosting tactics penalize states for not filling prison beds—most often to 80-100% capacity. The report shows that all but one of California’s recent and current contracts with CCA and GEO had lock-up quotas of 90%(!!!). (And, if you missed it last week, we pointed to CCA’s run-in with contempt of court in Idaho for understaffing.) If the federal three-judge panel does not approve California’s request for more time to ease prison overcrowding, Gov. Jerry Brown plans to enter into contract with CCA to meet the year-end deadline. We sincerely hope the state of California is not forced to use its precious budget surplus to further support costly contracts with private prisons that fine for empty beds, lobby against needed sentencing reform policies, and cut corners on safety. Here’s a clip from the report‘s intro: In 2012, Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), the largest for-profit private prison company in the country, sent a letter to 48 state governors offering to buy their public prisons. CCA offered to buy and operate a state’s prison in exchange for a 20-year contract, which would include a 90 percent occupancy rate guarantee for the entire term. Essentially, the state would have to guarantee that its prison would be 90 percent filled for the next 20 years (a quota), or pay the company for unused prison beds if the number of inmates dipped below 90 percent capacity at any point during the contract term (a “low-crime tax” that essentially penalizes taxpayers when prison incarceration rates fall). Fortunately, no state took CCA up on its outrageous offer. But many private prison companies have been successful at inserting occupancy guarantee provisions into prison privatization contracts, requiring states to maintain high occupancy levels in their private prisons. For example, three privately-run prisons in Arizona are governed by contracts that contain 100 percent inmate quotas. The state of Arizona is contractually obligated to keep these prisons filled to 100 percent capacity, or pay the private company for any unused beds. These contract clauses incentivize keeping prison beds filled, which runs counter to many states’ public policy goals of reducing the prison population and increasing efforts for inmate rehabilitation. When policymakers received the 2012 CCA letter, some worried the terms of CCA’s offer would encourage criminal justice officials to seek harsher sentences to maintain the occupancy rates required by a contract. Policy decisions should be based on creating and maintaining a just criminal justice system that protects the public interest, not ensuring corporate profits. (Catch the nutshell version on this accompanying infographic.) Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, & Happy Nearly New Year to All Across the Nation, States Fail to Meet Pregnant Women’s Health Needs in Prisons LA County Supervisors Approve More Housing for Foster Care “Graduates” As Homelessness Among Former Foster & Justice-Involved Youth Continues to Skyrocket “Disgraceful” Disparities in School Discipline Funnel Kids into Justice System Los Angeles Foster Youth About to Get Free, Pre-Paid Smartphones Complete With Mobile Hotspots for Unlimited Online Access LAUSD Plans to Expand List of Offenses Eligible for Diversion to Reduce Racially Disparate School Arrests	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369754
__label__wiki	0.968501	0.968501	Why Is Steam Allowed to Publish Such Controversial Games? Will Steam's hands-off approach go up in smoke? By Emma Roth Mar 11, 2019 Image Credit: Max DeRoin/Pexels We earn commission if you purchase items using an affiliate link. We only recommend products we trust. See our affiliate disclosure. You can find anything on Steam from FPSes to RPGs, platformers, and more. After all, that’s what makes it the most popular game hub for millions of gamers around the world. However, a platform that publishes everything often turns a blind eye to explicit and immoral games. Over the years, Steam has gained a reputation for publishing controversial and offensive games. This leaves many gamers asking: “Why is Steam allowed to publish these disrespectful games in the first place?” Steam’s Recent Controversy Earlier this month, Steam was in the spotlight for nearly publishing a game about raping and murdering women in a zombie apocalypse. Rape Day was scheduled for release in April, but Valve pulled it due to heavy backlash. On March 6th, 2019, Valve released a comment stating: We respect developers’ desire to express themselves, and the purpose of Steam is to help developers find an audience, but this developer has chosen content matter and a way of representing it that makes it very difficult for us to help them do that. Valve’s ambiguous policies only seem to go into effect when a large audience opposes it. In the same statement, Valve mentioned that its policy is “reactionary,” and described its wait-and-see approach when it comes to evaluating game submissions through Steam Direct. But Valve still lets some games slip between the cracks. In 2018, Steam actually published a game called Active Shooter, which involved a school shooting simulation. Anyone can see why this game is offensive. Valve has since removed Active Shooter, but not because of its controversial content—Valve removed it because its publisher frequently trolled Steam. This sort of thing makes us scratch our heads in disbelief. If the publisher wasn’t a troll, would the game still exist? Valve’s Hands-Off Approach Last year was tough for Steam. In addition to the controversy surrounding Active Shooter, it also made headlines for its indecisive policies regarding sexually explicit content. This lead Valve to publish an announcement in June of 2018 that outlines its policies regarding which games it will and will not publish. Valve literally says that it’ll publish “everything onto the Steam Store, except for things that we decide are illegal, or straight up trolling.” While there’s nothing wrong with having the freedom to publish games on a variety of topics, aren’t there certain topics that just shouldn’t be available to the world of gamers? Banning games that are “illegal” or “trolling” doesn’t always include games that are disrespectful or immoral. Instead of taking morality into account, Valve takes a hands-off approach when it comes to the content on the Steam Store: If you’re a developer, we shouldn’t be choosing what content you’re allowed to create. The game giant hopes Steam can be used as a tool for developers, rather than a heavily policed platform that controls the developers’ content. Again, that’s completely understandable, but it doesn’t solve the problem of controversial games. Will Valve’s Policy Damage Its Reputation? With Valve’s “anything goes” policy, it’s bound to repeat the same mistakes. Another game like Rape Day or Active Shooter will inevitably make its way to the Steam Store, only to get taken down after heavy uproar. If Valve keeps continuing in this direction, it could possibly lose some of its supporters. Their statement last year makes it clear that Valve doesn’t stand behind any controversial games: If we allow your game onto the Store, it does not mean we approve or agree with anything you’re trying to say with it. Valve wants developers to face the brunt of the controversy, and even warns them about the risks of publishing disrespectful content. In a nutshell, Valve says that a controversial game will anger people, but Valve shouldn’t have to put a limitation a developer’s form of expression. It’s difficult to separate Valve from the games they publish. Whether Valve likes it or not, the act of publishing games on Steam still involves giving it a stamp of approval. That’s why people attack both Valve and the developer when a hateful game appears on Steam. If Valve publishes the game for millions of people, Valve ought to share in the blame and controversy. Should Valve Allow All Types of Content? Freedom of speech is one of our human rights, but there’s a line between freedom of speech and hate speech. When something’s just outright wrong, it shouldn’t have a place on the Steam Store, period. What’s your opinion? Do you think that Steam has a right to publish almost anything? Tell me what you think in the comments below. Please Login to comment and start earning WhatNerd Tokens! More in Gaming We decided to take a deep dive into the world of pirate video games to pick the best of the bunch. Got a backlog bigger than your actual game collection? You can still get those games. Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC brings massive improvements to Halo gameplay. The 10 Best Free-To-Play Multiplayer PVP Games on PC We've invested an absurd amount of time into compiling the best F2P PVP multiplayer games available for PC. Escape Room Review: “SAW” in Las Vegas Has Great Atmosphere, Weak Puzzles I want to play a game. 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__label__cc	0.729608	0.270392	#123 – A Fake Artist Goes to New York August 14, 2017 • What's Eric Playing? 5 – 10 players. Play time: 15 minutes, tops. BGG Link Well, I’ve already powered through two Oink Games reviews (I’d link to them, but who knows when I’ll arbitrarily decide to publish the darn things), so I figure let’s just get through all the ones I own, at least until Startups arrives or I decide to buy The Pyramid’s Deadline or In A Grove or whatever they’ll sell me. And it’s true! I already wrote up Insider. Check it out! Anyways. In A Fake Artist Goes to New York, you’ve just arrived at a massive art exhibition with famous artists from all over to work on a collaborative art piece. It will be incredible and shown to thousands, if not millions. The problem is, well, you’re not a real artist; you’re a fake. Can you successfully hide yourself from the true artists? And if you’re not the fake, then, well, who is? This is a very easy game to set up. Choose one player to be the Question Master, and hand them a dry-erase marker and these tiles: The other players should each get a marker: Set out the drawing pad in view of all players, and you’re pretty much ready to go: Essentially, this game is a lot like Spyfall, but with some setup changes. Here’s how it works: each player is an artist, drawing a picture chosen by the Question Master. Everyone knows the theme of the work (a broad category), but the Fake Artist doesn’t actually know what the picture is. What fun, right? The catch is that the Question Master is on the Fake Artist’s team. Anyways. Have the Question Master pick a theme. Generally, it should be a broad category like “clothing” or “hats” or “furniture” or something. Then, they write the specific example of the theme on each tile. This might be like “shirt” or “sombrero” or “table”. On one tile, instead of writing the word, they’ll write an “X” — this is how you know that you’re the Fake Artist. To that end, please don’t make the theme “Letters of the Alphabet”, as that will be needlessly confusing. The Question Master then passes out the tiles in whatever order they want and chooses the Start Player. On your turn, you draw one contiguous stroke with your marker. As soon as your marker leaves the paper, you’re done, and you pass it to the next person. Once the drawing pad has completed two full rounds, it goes back to the Question Master, who shows it to all players. At this point, every player should hold up their marker so that every other player can see what color they are. The players should take a good look at it and try to figure out which color clearly has no idea what’s going on. Then, One Night Ultimate Werewolf-style, they should count down and point at who they believe the Fake Artist is. If there’s a tie for most votes, they are both (or all, depending on how good you are at ties) named the Fake Artist. If the Fake Artist has been named, they have one last shot — they can try to guess what the picture should be, and if they’re correct, they win! That’s pretty much the whole game. There’s a point-scoring system, but, like Spyfall, I just kind of ignore it. I find that this game is pretty hard for the Fake Artist in general, but even more so at low player counts. That’s probably why the minimum is like, 5 players. I would recommend this at most player counts, though — it’s a lot of fun. Question Master: remember that you’re on the Fake Artist’s team. I’ve been in unfortunate games where the Question Master has forgotten this and picked a very difficult clue. If the Fake Artist loses, so do you. Question Master: pick a pretty general clue. This partially goes with the first bit, but picking something that’s generic and broad means that it’ll be difficult for the other artists to sufficiently draw it without cluing in the Fake Artist. There’s definitely an art to clue picking. Fake Artist: try to copy someone else’s work. If you commit early and you’re wrong, well, that sucks, but it also means that the other artists might be so convinced that you’re the Fake Artist that they stop drawing so that they don’t give you more information. That’s not good. What you should do is try to duplicate certain things in the image if you think that’ll work. See a bird? Add another. See a mountain? Now it’s two mountains. See an eye? Why not give it two? That’s generally an alright way to slide under some radars. If you think the Fake Artist is obvious, don’t give them extra information. You should provide as little information as possible, but enough that you don’t get accused of being the Fake Artist. It’s pretty difficult. Don’t go overboard. I see a lot of games where players get a bit too into drawing and end up just drawing the word, meaning that the Fake Artist can pretty much instantly guess it, if they get accused at all. Be patient and don’t necessarily jump to conclusions. I know I just said to deny the Fake Artist extra information, but that’s only in egregious cases. A lot of the time, the person going first gets briefly suspected of being the Fake Artist, but they’re trying to just convey very little information to not provide hints. Again, like Spyfall, stay your hand for a bit. It’s Spyfall Pictionary. What’s not to like? Very fun. Most of the time people just laugh about how terrible of a picture they drew and then immediately want to play again. I’ve played 10 consecutive rounds of this before; it’s very well-received in most of my groups. Easy to learn. I usually just say “it’s Spyfall Pictionary” and that’s good enough. I think, though, that easy to learn / transport is kind of a hallmark of Oink Games, which I appreciate. Easy to transport. Look at the tiny box! All Oink Games are great for this, though. Low stress, for a hidden traitor game. Sure, you have to draw a picture that you have no idea how to draw if you’re the Fake Artist, but I’ve been told by many people that they vastly prefer being the Fake Artist to the Spy, and I generally agree. You only have to go twice in AFGTNY, whereas you might be asked a lot of questions in Spyfall. Vibrant. That box is a bright pink. It looks great on the shelf and catches the eye when you’re pulling it out at game night. Insider’s bright red box is similar in that regard. Having a box to date the drawing is a nice touch. Lets you reflect on fun past games you’ve played. It’s definitely a tough game. It’s kind of interesting that for a party game it’s so difficult, but I think most people enjoy it enough that they don’t really care that much. I’d still argue being the Spy in Spyfall is tougher than being the Fake Artist, but identifying the Fake Artist is tougher. Being the Insider in Insider, on the other hand, is much easier. It’s difficult to fill out the tiles without people noticing that you’re writing far less on one. We generally have the Question Master go somewhere else, but this is another game that might benefit somewhat from an app. I guess you’d need a tablet and a pen, but at least the dissemination of information would be much easier. The marker colors don’t match the tile colors. I suppose that’s because a yellow marker just doesn’t work, but it irks me slightly. I’m not … 100% sure what New York has to do with any part of this game. I generally just call it Fake Artist, but … yeah. It’s a long title. It’s going to be hard to replace those markers. I’m already kind of stressed about it. There’s a typo on the drawing pad. It’s kind of hilariously bad — “Artisrs”. You can see it in the picture I took in Setup, but it’s on every sheet of paper. It’s … it’s a whole thing. Overall: 8.5 / 10 Overall, A Fake Artist Goes to New York is a fantastic party game. The best part is, it’s easy to transport, so there’s almost no reason to leave it behind when you’re going somewhere. It gets people talking and laughing and bonding over the fact that pretty much everyone sucks at drawing when you force them to draw collaboratively one stroke at a time. I have a very slight preference for Werewords, but this is certainly no slouch, and I’d definitely bring both if I’m ever headed to a game night with a bunch of people. It shines at most player counts, it’s bright and colorful, and you get to preserve your finished “masterpiece” after you’re done! It’s a great game, and I’d highly recommend it if you’re looking for party games. 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__label__cc	0.714504	0.285496	Tag Archives: Deep State Glenn Beck Presents: The Democrats’ Hydra Does every vote count? I’m not so sure anymore, but it should! If un-elected self-appointed bureaucrats (ultimately answering to George Soros) run foreign policy with virtually unlimited budgets regardless of who is President, there is little left for a Commander in Chief to do. In liaison with their counterparts in the CIA, this Shadow Government has caused havoc worldwide. They have created horrible wars to destabilize the globe – none of which have done anything other than drain the nation’s coffers and fill its body-bags and coffins with America’s youth. Donald Trump was elected in 2016 to secure our borders and stop endless wars, yet he has been prevented by the State Department cabal from accomplishing either. -Howell Woltz “It’s like thinking you’re on a small island, then realizing you’re actually on the back of a dead whale when the sharks show up” TINVOWOOT, (there is no voting our way out of this) – We’re screwed until their parasitic system goes away – Get harder than all the problems – There’s gonna be a fight – No one is coming to save us – Let’s win – Screw everyone who stood by and watched This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Deep State on November 20, 2019 by Bone Fish. “Thank God For The Deep State”: Intel Agents Admit They Want To “Take Out” Trump “These are people who are doing their duty or responding to a higher call.” Two former intelligence heads bragged about how the deep state is engaged in a coup to remove President Trump Thursday, with one even praising God for the existence of the deep state. During an interview with Margaret Brennan of CSPAN, former CIA head John McLaughlin along with his successor John Brennan both basically admitted that there is a secretive cabal of people within US intelligence who are trying to ‘take Trump out’. “Thank God for the ‘Deep State,’” McLaughlin crowed as liberals in the crowd cheered. Former CIA director John McLaughlin on Trump’s impeachment: “Thank God for the deep state” pic.twitter.com/t4pQhFOBuj — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) October 31, 2019 “I mean I think everyone has seen this progression of diplomats and intelligence officers and White House people trooping up to Capitol Hill right now and saying these are people who are doing their duty or responding to a higher call.” he added. “With all of the people who knew what was going on here, it took an intelligence officer to step forward and say something about it, which was the trigger that then unleashed everything else,” McLaughlin said, referring to the unnamed (dog) ‘whistleblower’, who it seems worked for Obama, Biden And Brennan. 🚨BREAKING 🚨 The White House “whistleblower” is Eric Ciaramella. – Registered Democrat – Worked for Obama – Worked with Joe Biden – Worked for CIA Director John Brennan – Vocal critic of Trump – Helped initiate the Russia “collusion” investigation hoax https://t.co/4rSdvIvkyZ — Benny (@bennyjohnson) October 30, 2019 “This is the institution within the U.S. government — that with all of its flaws, and it makes mistakes — is institutionally committed to objectivity and telling the truth,” McLaughlin claimed. “It is one of the few institutions in Washington that is not in a chain of command that makes or implements policy. Its whole job is to speak the truth — it’s engraved in marble in the lobby.” he continued to blather. Brennan also expressed praise for the deep state and admitted that the goal is to remove the President. “Thank goodness for the women and men who are in the intelligence community and the law enforcement community who are standing up and carrying out their responsibilities for their fellow citizens.” he said. .@JohnBrennan on the whistleblower coming from the intel community: They're “ighting in the trenches here and overseas … I’m just pleased every day that my former colleagues in the intelligence community continue to do their duties.” pic.twitter.com/7YW9lkQMj0 There you have it. Two former CIA heads admitting that there is a plot to take out a duly-elected President. Brennan lecturing anyone about telling the truth is also a complete joke, given that he publicly lied to Congress without any repercussions. Americans reacted in droves to these intel slugs laughing about trying to remove Trump… Source: ZeroHedge This entry was posted in American History, Politics, Trump and tagged CIA, Deep State, John Brennan on November 1, 2019 by Bone Fish. Former Trump Senior State Dept. Official Tells Beijing to Wait Until Trump is Removed… A clear example of the Administrative State’s seditious alignment with global financial interests and DC indulgences. This is the deep state at its deepest and most statist. Mrs. Susan Thornton, the former acting assistant secretary of state in the Trump administration, tells her Beijing audience to stop negotiating until President Trump is removed from office in 2020. This entry was posted in Government, Trump and tagged Deep State on May 16, 2019 by Bone Fish. Trump Enters Uneasy Truce with Deep State Bush Funeral Envelope Affair Solved: “Mexican Standoff” Inside the Beltway First, The Facts: The State Funeral for George H.W. Bush was held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Washington National Cathedral. (See the announcement below from their website). During the funeral, an extraordinary series of events took place that continue to puzzle the Alt Media to this very day. These events are described at the following link: “THE ENVELOPE AFFAIR”: Bush Funeral Service Foreshadows a Major Series of Radical Events in Washington, D.C. Then, just two days later, on Friday, December 7, 2018, President Trump nominated Bush lawyer confidante — William Barr — for Attorney General. (See screenshot from Wikipedia below). Barr previously served as Attorney General under President George H.W. Bush. William Barr’s Professional History During Clinton and Bush I Years Willam Barr was confirmed as Attorney General on February 14, 2018. This critical AG appointment is the single most important personnel change for the Trump administration in light of its true meaning. Everything points to a truce proposition floated at the funeral — a truce that was quickly accepted by both sides of the epic feud. The Bush political dynasty is powerful and pervasive. Under W. Bush the family closely aligned with the Neocons and other influential Zionists. President Trump is also joint at the hip with both Christian and Israeli Zionists, especially the Chabad organization through his Jewish son-in-law Jared Kushner. It appears that Trump knew that he would not have a moment’s peace for his remaining two years and therefore reached out to the Bushes to agree to a peace treaty of sorts. All the biggest names in both the Bush and Clinton Crime families were present during the Bush funeral. In this way, Trump was able to disseminate the word to all of them that he would no longer pursue his campaign promise to drain the swamp. If Trump was to drain the D.C. swamp all of them would go down the tubes fast. Clearly, whatever messages were delivered to each of the representatives of the Bush, Clinton and Obama camps at the funeral proved that Trump was deadly serious. The biggest message, of course, was that Trump would release highly sensitive information or prosecute high crimes that would sink all of their ships in a day and a night. There is much more intrigue and privileged info associated with this high drama which is explained at the 2 links posted below. 2019 Changes in the Trump Presidency: THE HIDDEN BACK STORY (Part I) 2019 Changes in the Trump Presidency: THE HIDDEN BACK STORY (Part II) Three Major Takeaways: • Q and QAnon are LARPs who have posted massive amounts of hope porn regarding thousands of fictitious sealed indictments. They don’t exist, and they never did. “The PLAN” was never real and only a figment of someone’s fertile imagination. They were really working for the clandestine crime syndicate that currently backs Trump. • With AG William Barr there will be no prosecutions of the Clintons, the Bushes, the Obamas or any other crime family including the Rothschilds and Rockefellers. Even career criminal George Soros will skate. The nomination of Barr just 2 days after the funeral reflects the likelihood that the truce offer was immediately accepted by both sides and that Barr would enforce the non-prosecution agreement as Attorney General. • The swamp inside the Beltway will NOT be drained — not even a little — because any prosecutions would make vulnerable the various crime families. Convictions could lead to the exposure of the Khazarian Mafia and Black Nobility that really run the whole show as they have since the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. • The foreign policy of the Trump administration has been completely taken over by warmongering Neocon Zionists. They have been given free rein to execute regime changes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, El Salvador and even Cuba. They will also target Iran and continue to occupy Iraq. Syria is also in their crosshairs for another day. • Trump’s foreign policy is no longer under his control. Neither are his major domestic policy decisions. He will appear to press on with the border wall, replacing Obamacare, protecting the Second Amendment, and outlawing abortion as a contraceptive, but these initiatives will only be given lip service henceforth. None of them will be accomplished during the remainder of his term in office. • It’s also quite likely that Donald Trump will NOT run again for office as part of the deal. At this point, most of the crime syndicates that really run the world do not want him as POTUS, except to usher the USA through a highly controlled bankruptcy. This will be his primary task should the power elite crash the stock market again and then pull the plug on the global economy. The POTUS has been completely taken over by forces that are way too powerful for any one individual to take on. The current composition of his cabinet clearly indicates that his major campaign promises will not be fulfilled. The number of Neocon warmongers alone is enough to start World War III. A war cabinet was quite purposefully constituted to advance the fascist side of the New World Order agenda. This is also why the President is zealously promoting not only the extremely dangerous 5G roll-out, but also a future 6G paradigm. Israel is still stuck on 3G because of the inherent health dangers and risks and yet Trump is pushing a completely untested 5G model. Do you get the picture? There is no defeating Deep State except by the sheer force of people power. The Shadow Government has had the planet in lockdown for centuries so how can one man possibly bring down such a deep and wide power structure when most of it operates completely under the radar. Source: State Of The Nation This entry was posted in Politics, Trump and tagged Deep State on February 23, 2019 by Bone Fish. They Hate You And Your Family, Want To Destroy You. Your tax dollars at work. Above and below via Gab. Source: by Concerned American \| Western Rifle Shooters Association This entry was posted in Government, Terrorism, Tyranny and tagged Deep State, DOJ, Resist on September 19, 2018 by Bone Fish. Former CIA Officer: Clinton “Involved In Biggest Treason In History” Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says what Hillary Clinton did with her charity and Uranium One while she was Secretary of State was a crime for the history books. Shipp explains, “Hillary Clinton used this to launder money in foreign banks so it wasn’t subject to U.S. laws, congressional subpoenas or FOIA demands for the evidence. This was done to launder this money globally into the Clinton Foundation so the U.S. government could not examine it at all.” Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller was the head of the FBI while the Uranium One deal was being done by Clinton and the Russians. One fifth of U.S. uranium production was bought by the Russians in a deal Clinton pushed and approved. The Clinton Foundation received more than $140 million from some of the same Russian players who were involved with Uranium One. Why didn’t Mueller stop the deal? Shipp says, “Mueller is either a complete moron, which he is not, or he overlooked the biggest counterterrorism cases in U.S. history. It involved Hillary Clinton, the Clinton Foundation, Uranium One and, of course, the destruction of all the emails and evidence and her secret server, and on and on and on it goes, and he (Mueller) ignored it all.” How did she get away with obvious crime? Shipp says, “The most bizarre thing is the people who protected her from clear felonious activity and violations of the Espionage Act. James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, was protecting her and leaking things to the media and lying. You had John Brennan, Director of the CIA, protecting her by starting a false investigation (on Trump) and stirring things up with this (false/unverified) dossier. You had James Comey, Director of the FBI, protecting her… Then, you’ve got Peter Strzok protecting her, and now it appears the United Kingdom GCHQ was using NSA information to target Donald Trump and protect Hillary Clinton. You have to ask yourself what kind of power or connections does this woman have to get all of these members of the Deep State, Shadow Government to risk their own criminal penalties to protect her and try to get her elected? That is the Shadow Government. That is the Deep State. That is what is so chilling about this whole thing… “This is deep. This is dark. This is as dark as it gets, and this is the biggest espionage case involving government officials in the history of this country.” Shipp also points out that, this time, it will not be business as usual for the “Deep State and Shadow Government.” They are going to be brought to justice because Shipp says, “indictments are coming because of Donald Trump coming into the White House from the outside. Trump cannot be bribed.” Join Greg Hunter as he goes One-on-One with former CIA Officer Kevin Shipp of ForTheLoveofFreedom.net. This entry was posted in Clinton and tagged Deep State, greg hunter, Hillary Clinton, James Clapper, James Comey, John Brennan, Kevin Shipp, Peter Strzok, Shadow Government, USA Watchdog on July 15, 2018 by Bone Fish. Where We Are So Far In The Palace Coup d’état A good précis. The big-picture question is whether now, with their op plan in shambles, the Deep State has the guts and the means to Dallas the President. Stay frosty. And keep training. The perfect totalitarianism is a State that allows you freedoms, but makes you not want them. That gives you a voice no one hears. A vote, never counted. A faith with no God. Easy rewards and endless distractions. That steals from you a little at a time, instead of all at once. (Bracken via Twitter) Source: Western Rifle Shooters Association This entry was posted in Government, Politics, Trump and tagged coup, Deep State, Palace Coup d’état, Senior Executive Services, SES, Trump Coup d’état on July 15, 2018 by Bone Fish.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369762
__label__wiki	0.581731	0.581731	Veteran Cigarette Smoker Anchors the Sweets Matt Raymond Illustration by Emily Jones This time of year, it’s not uncommon to see Frisbees flying across Ankeny Field like carrier pigeons. Reasonably athletic Whitties dress up in backwards hats, synthetic jerseys, soccer cleats and something the kids are calling “friction gloves” to throw plastics across the lawn. In a recent study performed by Whitman’s sociology department, it was discovered that a small percentage of these plastics were thrown by Jean-Paul Cathcart (the last “t” is silent), a junior French major and recently converted plastic-throwing fanatic. Cathcart’s recorded plastic tosses should come as no surprise, but they do. This weekend, the Whitman Sweets hosted Onionfest, an annual invitational Frisbee tournament which attracts teams from all over the Pacific Northwest. This year, Whitman fielded three teams. Unsurprisingly, Cathcart’s team, Whitman Team C, emerged from the pack to win 16th place. “Whitman C’s success can be at least partially attributed to the stellar play and leadership of Jean-Paul Cathcart,” said captain Raymond Fatthew ’14 following the defeat of a team of Willamette University alums. “I mean, he was definitely on the field today. I think we all learned a lot from that. The less experienced guys like [Jacob] Janimal can really gain a lot from watching Jean-Paul be on the field.” Cathcart smoked cigarettes and quoted the French existentialists off the field, but on the field he smoked opponents and quoted the French existentialists. Playing primarily as a cutter, he managed to get himself in position to catch the disc on several occasions. After his team’s victory, Cathcart spoke to The Pioneer about his play and his strategies. “They forced backhand all game. I knew Janimal was trying to huck O-I, so I got in the ho-stack and tried to work on my unders. I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world,” he said. Cathcart also told reporters that he doesn’t run at all, ever, and dispelled allegations that he was an elite athlete. “I’m not really sure if my heart’s supposed to be beating this fast, but I definitely made some sick up-bids today. And a down-bid. I also made a couple of stationary bids today, too. Man is condemned to be free, because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.” Perhaps Cathcart’s most impressive performance this weekend came in the famed onion-eating contest, held at halftime of Whitman’s showcase game between current Sweets and alumni players. Typically, contestants opt to eat the sweet onions raw. However, Cathcart julienned the onions with a santoku, caramelized them, simmered them in thickened beef broth and red wine and topped them with gruyere cheese-covered croutons. “The rustic French onion soup method really worked for me,” said Cathcart. “I was able to maintain the rich natural flavor of the onions by slow-cooking them in a crock pot, but I balanced it with an appropriate savory stock and some Tunisian sel de mer. I had only a little time left and I didn’t want to waste it on raw onions.” hucks onion fest team nicotine under cuts up bids BIRKENSTALKER SITUATION NEUTRALIZED Recycling Reconsidered Sweets Eyeing Strong 2016 Season Lady Sweets poised for Nationals Tournament Lady Sweets prep for regional tournament	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369763
__label__wiki	0.750305	0.750305	Home/RNJ News/News Department/2 men arrested for possession of stolen property in Blairstown Twp. 2 men arrested for possession of stolen property in Blairstown Twp. Jay Edwards July 4, 2019 BLAIRSTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – Two men were arrested last month for possession of stolen property in Blairstown Township. On June 30, officers responded to Four Corners Road for a report of suspicious activity. Officers made contact with the complainant, who advised officers that he had found a chainsaw in the woods and thought it may be from the previous burglary on his road, police said. After leaving, officers observed a vehicle exiting an abandoned property and a man, later identified as Paul Prescott, walking down the road, police said. Officers made contact with Prescott and he first stated he was “working out.” After a further investigation, Prescott allegedly admitted he was a passenger in the vehicle previously observed by the officers at the abandoned house police said. Darl Westover arrived on location and officers read Westover his Miranda Rights, which he allegedly waived, and questioned him. Westover gave conflicting accounts to Prescott’s story, police said. After a further investigation, Westover allegedly admitted he was the driver of the vehicle and had placed the chainsaw on someone’s property. He further admitted to allegedly being in possession of chainsaws previously reported stolen from a burglary on Four Corners Road. Officers searched both men and located a glass pipe, used for smoking methamphetamine, on Westover. Darl Westover and Paul Prescott were both charged with possession of stolen property. Westover was additionally charged with possession of paraphernalia. For more Northwest Jersey’s News, tune into 92.7FM, 104.7FM, 105.7FM, 1510AM, wrnj.com or on the TuneIn app. By: Jay Edwards Follow on Twitter \| Like on Facebook (photo: Courtesy Blairstown Police Department) Blairstown Township New Jersey police warren county WRNJ News Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Share via Email Print Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion. N.J. Agriculture Secretary kicks off choose and cut Christmas tree season in Blairstown Twp. Police seeks public’s help identifying suspects in purse theft Morris County man facing prostitution, sexual assault charges Mosquito spraying set for tonight in Oxford Twp. and Washington Twp.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369771
__label__cc	0.624938	0.375062	The Jokesters Four friends prank a Cabin in the Woods nightmare on their friend’s honeymoon so well that it actually becomes The Cabin in the Woods horror in real life. Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Director: AJ Wedding Actors: Angie Simms, Caryn West, Dante Spencer, Gabriel Tigerman, Jen Yeager, Jim Dowd, Jodie Bentley, Luis Jose Lopez, Nathan Reid, Sandra Stone, Vanessa Elese Garcia Keywords:The Jokesters The Evolution of Andrew Andrews Dear Lemon Lima Vanessa gets a dose of reality when Philip, her one true love, ends their relationship, again. The quirky teen enrolls in his school to win him back, but ends up… Lost Cat Corona A play-it-safe guy must search for his wife’s missing cat, bringing him face-to-face with the colorful, wacky, and sometimes, the more dangerous element of his neighborhood, forcing him to confront… Joe Pasquale: Does He Really Talk Like That? The Live Show DVD of Joe Pasquale’s 2005 Live Show Tour Deet ‘n Bax Save Th World Loveable losers Deet and Bax, best friends and struggling weedpreneurs, unknowingly help Amanda an undercover Agent infiltrate a South American Drug Cartel and cross paths with an eccentric billionaire. Tirez la langue, mademoiselle Two sibling doctors take on a young diabetic patient and both fall for the girl’s lovely mother, who tends bar at a local watering hole, testing their fraternal bonds and… Chihayafuru: Musubi The third installment of the Chihayafuru trilogy. Toy Story of Terror What starts out as a fun road trip for the Toy Story gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one… Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Short The Girl Most Likely to… An ugly girl undergoes plastic surgery and becomes beautiful. She then takes revenge on all the people who mistreated her when she was ugly. Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance The Burden of My Company Unable to find personal fulfillment: Ericson, a young-adult on the horizon of his thirties, dives head-first into an existential spiral of artistic indulgence as he attempts to co-opt his friends… A father, who can’t keep his promises, dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has the final chance to put things right with… Pan to Bus to Nidome no Hatsukoi A girl who works at a bakery coincidentally finds herself face-to-face with a customer who was her crush at junior high school. The girl received a proposal from another man…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369773
__label__wiki	0.984838	0.984838	Make The Most Out Of Sydney AACTA Awards AFI Membership AACTA Membership Membership Program Streams AACTA Connect AACTA Awards Sydney AACTA International Awards Asia International Engagement Program AACTA Pitch #SocialShorts Longford Lyell Award Trailblazer Award Byron Kennedy Award AACTA TV Winners Announced for the 8th AACTA International Awards Alfonso Cuarón, Nicole Kidman, Mahershala Ali, Rami Malek and Olivia Colman among winners AACTA announced the winners of the 8th AACTA International Awards at a star-studded Ceremony held at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles on Friday 4 January 2019. Alfonso Cuarón’s ROMA added another two Awards to its growing list of accolades, winning the AACTA International Awards for Best Film and Best Direction. Cuarón, who won the same two awards in 2014 for GRAVITY, now holds the record for the most AACTA International Award wins by an individual (a record previously held by Alejandro G. Iñárritu with three). Also taking home two awards was period comedy-drama THE FAVOURITE, with Olivia Colman winning Best Lead Actress and writers Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara winning Best Screenplay. Nicole Kidman continued her exceptional year, winning her second AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actress for gay-conversion therapy drama BOY ERASED. Kidman also received the AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role at the domestic AACTA Awards in Sydney last month. The remaining two performance awards went to first-time AACTA Award winners Rami Malek, who won Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, and Mahershala Ali, who won Best Supporting Actor for his performance as jazz pianist and composer Don Shirley in GREEN BOOK. Nicole Kidman, Rami Malek, Glenn Close, Alfonso Cuarón, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and Olivia Colman were among the nominees and VIP guests in attendance at the exclusive Ceremony. Joining host Renee Bargh on stage to present awards were some of Australia’s leading film and television talent, including Alan Dale, Mallory Jansen, Danielle Macdonald, Phillip Noyce, Peter Spierig, Emma Booth, and Hannah Gadsby. Gadsby was retrospectively presented with the AACTA Award for Best Performance in a Television Comedy, which she won at the domestic AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel in Sydney last month for her critically acclaimed stand-up special NANETTE. “This year’s winners are a truly international group, spanning continents, cultures and decades,” said AFI \| AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella. “The AACTA International Awards continue to add a uniquely Australian voice to the international awards circuit, and I congratulate all of this evening’s winners – with special congratulations to our Australian winners Nicole Kidman and Tony McNamara – and wish them every success throughout the upcoming awards season.” Highlights from the 8th AACTA International Awards will be aired in Australia exclusively on Foxtel Arts, Foxtel’s high definition dedicated arts channel, on Wednesday 9 January at 7:30pm AEDT as part of SCREEN, followed by encores the following day on Foxtel Arts. Winners By Category Winners By Production Notices & General Reports AFI Research Collection Copyright 2020 by Australian Film Institute No items in your cart. Enter your email address to proceed Please enter your email address to continue to delivery and payment. Password not working? You may need to reset your aacta.org password here. Looking for AACTA TV? LOGIN TO AACTA.TV	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369778
__label__cc	0.507652	0.492348	Bushfire updates For the latest updates on the bushfires, head to VicEmergency We don't have the power to stop Japan's whaling, but our friends do By Terry Barnes Updated December 09, 2015 14:30:55 Photo: The Japanese government has announced it will resume whaling this summer. (Australian Customs Service, file photo) Australia must now turn international outrage at Japan's resumption of whaling into something that gives real teeth to the apparently impotent international anti-whaling framework. Terry Barnes writes. Late last month, the Japanese government announced summer Japanese vessels once again would head to the waters of the Southern Ocean to catch and kill whales. The quota of whales to be killed this summer - 333 instead of just over 1000 - is significantly reduced from the past, but one whale cruelly dispatched for dubious scientific purposes is one too many. This cruel and barbaric practice appeared halted by an overwhelmingly definitive decision of the International Court of Justice in 2014. In October, a revised Japanese whale research programme was strongly questioned by the International Whaling Commission. It looked like Southern Ocean whaling was, to use a certain phrase, "dead, buried and cremated". Yet widespread international opposition doesn't matter to the Japanese. Whatever research is actually conducted, it appears that the political downside of accepting the ICJ decision, and Japan's loss of face from losing the ICJ case, was too much. That resuming whaling most likely breaches international law doesn't matter. At any rate, Japan is disregarding the jurisdiction of the ICJ, claiming that any disputes over whaling should be resolved in United Nations forums - which, given the UN's fractiousness and Japan's ability to influence country votes through aid and other blandishments, is akin to saying "up yours" to the international community. To be a conservative is also to be a conservationist. After all, conservatism is about protecting what we value as a society for future generations. Under both Coalition and Labor governments, Australia has opposed Japanese whaling. We and New Zealand were driving forces behind 2014's landmark ICJ ruling. To his great credit, the current Environment Minister Greg Hunt has been steadfastly consistent, realising more than some of his Coalition colleagues that to be a conservative is also to be a conservationist. After all, conservatism is about protecting what we value as a society for future generations and, since every formerly useful whale by-product can be substituted from other sources, conserving and growing the whale population for the benefit of all mankind is a noble and justifiable goal. Led by Hunt, the Turnbull Government ticked the usual boxes in response to Japan's confrontation. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop have reminded the Japanese government of Australia's steadfast opposition to whaling. There are plans to send an Australian Customs vessel – a cetacean Border Force – to assert our sovereignty in territorial Antarctic waters. As for vigilante group Sea Shepherd, notorious for its dangerous publicity stunts on the high seas, it appears they will not be an aggressive Southern Ocean presence this year. In a rambling press release last Friday, Sea Shepherd's founder, Captain Paul Watson, said that while Sea Shepherd passionately opposes the Japanese resumption of Southern Ocean whaling, and will have a presence monitoring "(all) illegal activity" in the Southern Ocean, Sea Shepherd's tactics have been hamstrung by a tangle of litigation in US courts by the activist organisation against Japan. Instead, Watson resorted to the mealy-mouthed politician's defence Sea Shepherd used to ridicule: hey, the quota is 700 less than before, that's 700 whales we're saving this year. The reality is that Australia, other governments and even activists have been blindsided. The Japanese announcement of a resumption of Southern Ocean whaling was made just before the whaling fleet was to leave for the killing zone. Japan's noises ever since the ICJ ruling - that it would resume whaling - were not taken seriously enough. Who would have expected a nation that prides itself on order and obedience to authority to turn pirate when it didn't get its own way? Now the horse has bolted and Japanese whaling vessels are heading south. While they should be applauded for already standing on principle, Turnbull, Hunt and Bishop now must do all they can to ensure that Australia's official response is not the equivalent of being flogged by a wet lettuce. Diplomatically, it's appropriate to not just wail about whaling, but make a formal diplomatic protest to the Japanese government. Allies can disagree robustly: we should make our disapproval clear by recalling our ambassador to Tokyo, and consider trade and political sanctions against Japanese interests. As prime minister, Turnbull should make known our opposition very forcefully, personally and publicly to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe when he visits Tokyo later this month. As for our Southern Ocean presence, a Customs or fisheries vessel isn't enough. Royal Australian Navy vessels should be dispatched to shadow the Japanese whalers, deny legitimacy to their deadly trade, and shame Japan in the eyes of the world. Nevertheless, we are a middling power with insufficient economic clout to hit Japan where it hurts. Like the French before them with nuclear testing at Muraroa Atoll, Japan knows the international community has limited ability to enforce its will against an economically-powerful nation's determination to flout that will. There's more talk than action because international arbitration and regulatory institutions' enforcement powers are themselves pathetically weak. Having had legitimate international arbitration and regulatory mechanisms rule decisively against it, Japan is simply doing what it wants with impunity by denying their jurisdiction. This must be changed. We can't succeed alone. Australia must now turn international outrage at Japan's behaviour into something that gives real teeth to the international anti-whaling framework. Hunt's earned the credentials to assert Australia's global leadership in the fight against whaling. With Turnbull, Bishop and Trade Minister Andrew Robb, supported by Labor and the Greens, he can use Australia's soft power influence to pressure Japan's far bigger trading partners, the United States and the European Union to enforce apparently impotent ICJ and IWC rulings, and bring their powerful economic and political pressure against Japan, and any other nation contemplating similar courses of action. We can't succeed alone. If, as reported on Monday, a return to the ICJ is seen as likely to fail, Australia now must to turn international outrage at Japan's behaviour into urgently giving real teeth to international arbitration and enforcement. Hunt, Turnbull, Bishop and Trade Minister Andrew Robb, supported by Labor and The Greens, can use Australia's soft power influence to pressure Japan's far bigger trading partners, the United States and the European Union, to enforce apparently impotent ICJ and IWC rulings by other means - by exerting their powerful economic and political pressure on Japan, and any other nation contemplating similar courses of action. This will take time, diplomacy and coordinated strategy. It may not save the whales targeted this year, and indeed it may not even be successful. But If Australia's leaders, of all parties, don't at least try, they will not only fail the defenceless whales, but us and future generations wanting them to survive and thrive. Terry Barnes is a policy consultant, former senior Howard government adviser and a regular columnist for The Drum. Twitter: @TerryBarnes5. Topics: government-and-politics, federal-government, whaling, environment First posted December 09, 2015 11:18:24 Comments for this story are closed. 09 Dec 2015 11:38:14am The Australian government's enthusiasm toward saving whales is a direct function of the public's outrage- and I think that's ebbed. If the whalers were from a Muslim country we'd have sent the navy in by now Alert moderator "Muslim country we'd have sent the navy in by now" what utter trash. We are too scared in this country to even call terrorist actions occurring in Australia terrorism in case we offend some Muslims. You even get attacked by the left for pointing out the bleeding obvious that the Grand Mufti refuses to condemn ISIS and its supporters. JoeBloggs: 09 Dec 2015 12:29:31pm "the Grand Mufti refuses to condemn ISIS and its supporters." though he is happy to blame western foreign policies and the "vilification" of Islamic doctrines for turning young muslim men and women the world over into spontaneously combusting terrorists. smokey: 09 Dec 2015 1:19:12pm Greg, JoeBloggs do you even read these articles or just click on the pretty pictures. Your mate, the Grand Mufti HAS bowed to pressure and once again condemned daesh. Like he did earlier, that you also apparently missed. Do you want him to put it on his email signature so that its there everytime he issues a press release? Maybe he could start every sentence with it? Would that make you happy? dr dig: I assume your last suggestions were meant in jest but they actually would be a good start. smokey, unless he explicitly says daesh, he has not condemned them. To date I have never heard him condemn daesh, just vague actions. He is however fast to explicitly condemn the west. CrimsonTide: Greg and JoeBloggs- your anti-muslim bias is shining through when the article has nothing to do with the topic. Jean Oliver: He did condemn ISIS - you're repeating lies. Have you been on a holiday, Greg? There have been a number of terrorism trials in Australia where people have been convicted on terrorism charges for committing acts of terrorism. You're certainly not afraid of offending Muslims- and I'm not afraid to use the word terrorism. Re: His Muftiness, maybe you might invest a minute reading his statement? Realist1: And the Muslim comment is relevant to whaling in what way? RichardJ: Only the right wing nutters are too scared. Everybody else is quite realistic about it. BTW what you are doing is classic right wingery - erect a straw man and declaim loudly, without ever assessing is the straw man is in fact correct. And I note you're still running the anti-GM stuff despite all evidence to the contrary. Goodo Dove.... that's the way! Because if you are Muslim you have a god given right to emigrate to any nation you want as a economic refugee and damn any nation that doesn't want to take you in? is that it? ps. But what about the Sri Lankan Tamils? CP: @JoeBloggs ... I believe Christian White Europeans & Americans made it their God given right and "Manifest Destiny" to invade and colonise any nation they wanted from the 1400 -1940s. Whole cilvilisations & cultures in nth & Sth America, Africa and Asia were colonised, genocided and exterminated by Christians who baptised men, women & children before selling them into slavery. Nothing like a some prayers on the way to the bank, eh? Amen...! But to bring it back to WHALING.... the arrogant Japs are using their economic wealth, just like the arrogant Yanks use their military power, to bully and force themselves on others. Strange that we seem to care so much about Japs hunting whales but we don't seem too concerned with Americans hunting terrorists... and killing ...err, collaterally damaging.. millions of human beings along the way... eh? International outrage about massacre of whales but not abt the massacre of humans.... Mmmm.... thanks CP. i was starting to think that even the ABC's readers are turning into increasingly ignorant xenophobes. the constant fear and propaganda is doing its job it seems a very accurate description of Christian doctrines. Their behaviour in the Americas in particular was beyond abominable. But hey... that is Christians for you... and anyone who worships the Abrahamic god for that matter. Whales are defenceless, humans on the other hand are not. Clearly you have an opinion of the USA which I would argue don't fit with the geopolitical realities. Though i'd prefer to keep this threat for the whales (join me in discussion the issues in relation to geopolitics and the hand Russia plays in Islamic militancy etc elsewhere if you like). ps. For me, innocent humans being massacre resonates in the same way the massacre of whales or any other sentient creatures do. @chris .... I would describe Conservative Xenophobes and Lefty ABC Readers both as equally IGNORANT. Which is why I so enjoy shoving their hypocritical obtuseness right where it hurts the most ...in their sanctimonious faces. CP- I agree with you on a few of your points but your generalisation of both right and left wing readers as being ignorant and hypocritical is quite a broad comment. I think this says more about you than these readers. Good Grief: Observe this from a different angle Dove, Trump's idea of banning any Muslims, suspected of committing terror, from going into America in fear of them shooting Americans is seen as outrageous. The author's proposal for banning any Japanese ,who are suspected, of whaling from entering the southern oceans from shooting whales is seen as completely justified. So both involve impeding a group of zealous people who stubbornly cling onto age old concepts and traditions from entering a specific area to harm a group of slow witted mammals with high blubber content. Yet somehow, one is seen as noble and acceptable, and the other is seen as fascist and intolerant. Eric Quang: Dove before whalers from a Muslim country could hunt whales, whale products would have to assessed as halal before the whales were processed unless the slaughtered whale products were destined for Japanese markets. Nomad74: Eric, the halal comment is a little obtuse mate. Under Halal there couldn't be any whaling as it isn't possible to kill a whale humanely and with a minimum amount of suffering. That is why the Quran also has sections about how long a pack animal is carrying a load once it has reached its destination. That is why the bible, torah and the Quran can be seem more as guides to living when the benefits of modern technology weren't around as well as documents denoting the articles to which one pays homage to invisible sky fairies. anote: On this issue Japan is belligerently exhibiting a stupid and misplaced sense of honour reminiscent of a bypassed era. It is somewhat puzzling that they are doing so in this new technological era that they have played a very significant role in creating and that they are doing it apparently to satisfy a small minority of their population. Whether you agree with Sea Shepard's tactics of not its overall response is not "mealy-mouthed" like Australia's and Barnes' resort to calling for yet more diplomacy. Diplomacy is important and we do not have to go to war but we need to be more 'assertive' using direct language. Desert Woman: anote, just on that point of a small minority eating whale meat, I saw a doco showing freezers full of it which they could not sell. They even tried putting it in school lunches but the kids wouldn't eat it. So that minority must be very small indeed, and getting smaller by the sound of it. That makes it even more puzzling why they are doing this. Hi Desert Woman, You say " it even more puzzling why they are doing this." May I suggest you look into the links associated with Japanese organised crime syndicates known as the Yakuza. Take particular note of their links with the whaling industry, extreme Japanese nationalism and the political system (political party power players) as a whole. Freddie Frog: Desert Woman, Why dont you respect Japanese indigenous culture and their wish to eat whale? Quit with the cultural imperialism. Freddie, Japanese Indigenous are called the Ainu and the Japanese have just about wiped them out. Haven't heard of any in a long time. What was that about cultural imperialism? The Yakuza effectively control the whaling operations and associated whale products and damned if they be told what to do by some round eyed westerners. Just as the political parties of Japan are in reality just an extension of the power of Yakuza clans whom have long controlled Japanese politics from the shadows..... Short of sinking them, or physically blocking their killing of endangered whales species (ie. the Antarctic Minke - not to be confused with the Common Minke) and/or ability to refuel the whaling fleet there isn't that much you can do. Oh I see Joe, despite the toll on the whales, nothing can be done, just like climate change which is also doing huge damage. But strangely, when it comes to a smaller number of people hurt so far by Islamic terrorists, everything must be done. GD: No fan of whaling (at all)....but I am also not a fan of saying whales are more important than people. GD, who said whales are more important than people? Climate change is well on its way to being the most damaging process on the planet, that planet with 7 billion people on it. It is also implicated in the Syrian war which is knocking off people as we write. But let's either ignore that or laugh at the climatologists. You may also not be aware of the parlous state of the oceans. Any idea how important the oceans are to human life? But let's just forget about a few whales which are an essential part of ocean ecosystems. Sheer ignorance. Desert Woman. From a government to government stance, yes nothing can be done. From a personal position you (and I) can do a fair amount. We get to choose what we buy (and from which country), we get to choose were we holiday, we get to choose to which charities we donate (ie. Sea Shepherd etc). We as individuals can do something, but our government can't legally do a lot. Thanks for the clarification Joe but it is not much better. You seriously think nations cannot influence one another if they put their mind to it. They can you know. History is full of examples of that. I suspect what you mean is that whales and their habitat are not very important to you, OR you think it is fine for some gang to take over a national govt? Hello Desert Woman, I applaud your passion. If you are interesting you can enjoy literally reams upon reams of posts in ABC forums of myself arguing on behalf of whales, Sea Shepherd, and for the protection of our environment (Marine/Land/Global). Please don't confuse realism with lack of support. Merry Yuletide. That's not realism Joe, it's defeatism. Marty: 10 Dec 2015 8:31:19am I have yet to hear anyone say that they are a realist with a positive spin on it What do you want the Australian government to do about the Japanese government? Go to war? Diplomacy only goes so far... and economic considerations that impact on human lives (in Australia) will always outweigh the lives of cetaceans (as sad as that maybe). Whaling is a dying industry. The Yakuza's involvement in Japan's whaling fleet (exposed by Paul Watson) is another glaring example of political policy swayed by heavily funded lobby groups. Hopefully Sea Shephard can help stamp it out permanently. Crimson Tide the Japanese are entitled to hunt non endangered whales in order to feed their people. This being the case the Japanese are entitled to protect their whaling fleet from Green piece piracy by sending in a couple of light cruisers which could launch a dreaded 24 inch oxygen powered torpedo at the sea shepherd stamping it out completely. Finn: A torpedo? That would be like reacting to logging protestors by tossing grenades at them. Of course, I'm sure there is a direct parallel to how the whales are killed - an explosive device into the face, and then dragged behind the ship to be sure they're dead through drowning. Does animal welfare not apply to whales, despite them being closer to sheep, pigs and cows? Yet the Antarctic Minke being specifically targeted by the Japanese commercial whalers in the Southern Ocean are in fact an Endangered Species according to the actual scientists (having the Japanese stonewall the RedList doesn't change the actual science). You will also note that the Japanese hunt in the Northern Hemisphere the Common Minke whale under a different "scientific" (ie. Commercial) whaling program. Though with the continuous release of radiation from Fukushima (still going on years after the nuclear disaster first occurred) into the marine food chain you'd not want to be eating any apex predator species from that region. That is interesting, but Minke's are not endangered at all, in fact their numbers are way up, last time I looked over 800,000. maybe recheck the science. Also check out Tim Flannery's view on hunting Minke's you may find it interesting because he is more expert in that field than climate science.. HoHum: Joe, we all need to take action, if we did Whaling would be over. For the entirety of this century I have refused to buy new Japanese products unless there was no reasonable alternative and every year it gets easier, between the Koreans, Taiwanese, Chinese and Europeans virtually everything the Japanese made that dominated the market has an equivalent competitor from the above countries. My computers are from Taiwan, the monitors from China, my TV, microwave, washing machine etc. are all from S.Korea. Cars in particular are a mainstay of Japanese industry but German and British makes are better and similarly priced to Japans best and Korean or European choices offer as good or better in the less expensive ranges. If we can get a movement going I am up for peacefully picketing Japanese car dealerships, let's stop whining and do something. "If we can get a movement going I am up for peacefully picketing Japanese car dealerships, let's stop whining and do something" great to see you have joined the club. Jerry Attrick: Japan is a small country with a very large population and a growing love of red meat. The scientific nature of Japanese whaling is patently false. The justification for whaling that remains is the need for that source of mammalian protein, although the Japanese government appears reluctant to make that point. Fish catches are declining and require more effort every year. The Japanese beef cattle farm that I visited was raising the cattle more like pets than livestock (a plus in my view) but the scale is limited and the costs high. It's tempting to suggest that Australia could offer increased supplies of feedlot beef at very competitive prices in exchange for a stop to whaling, but that would require a financial commitment and exquisitely delicate negotiations to avoid possible offence. OUB : Japanese farmers would be unhappy about imports of Australian waygu Jerry. Farmers seem to have a big influence on the LDP. Can't really imagine Australian taxpayers would be happy to subsidise Japanese consumers for the sake of the whales, however they may feel about whales. chalkie: I suggest the West's strident and shrill anti-whaling movement is in fact the principal cause of the ongoing commitment to whaling by Japan. I suggest that it is pride that compels Japan to resist outside diktat to stop whaling, something it views (legitimately or not) as a cherished national tradition. If the west (and groups like Sea Shepherd) kept quiet, Japan could quietly let the dire economics of the whale meat trade kill of whaling. The trend is clearly there - ergo the vastly lower kill this year. Instead, we goad the Japanese to choose between whales and pride, and they predictably, and consistently, choose to preserve face over a few whales. The only ridiculous aspect of this is that we then still blame the Japanese for our lack of nuanced strategy. I should have wrote that on this issue Japan is belligerently exhibiting a stupid and misplaced sense of honour reminiscent of a bygone era. I agree with some of what you say but you do not change my mind. I do not agree that if the west kept quiet then Japan would quietly stop whaling. That is a real possibility but more wishful thinking than a significant possibility and it is not a good reason to expect those who oppose whaling to just shut up. There are immature people everywhere. The Japanese government, by backing the whaling industry in pursuing whaling, is behaving very immaturely on behalf of the Japanese people. The Japanese can save all the face they want by Whaling in their own waters. I will be saddened if they do but I will respect their right to manage their own wildlife. Chalkie, Funny how no one criticised Japan after the ICJ ruling and everyone went quiet on the topic. Japan could have quietly left it at that... no lose of face... everyone had moved on and all was forgotten... even Sea Shepherd et al were looking like lost puppies chasing the heydays of southern ocean whaling and now were trying to raise money to defend toothfish (just doesn't resonate the same does it). But then.... Japan... all by itself... decides to raise the issue of whaling once again... looks itself in the mirror and says "righty'o lets go loose some serious face this time!". Forgive my ignorance, but there is no argument presented here for why the Japanese should stop whaling. Is it because the animals are pretty? Are they protected due to potential extinction? If not, what is the problem. Dr Dig, The Antarctic Minke (not the Common Minke) are an endangered species (according to actual scientists) that are specifically targeted by the Japanese whaling fleet in the southern ocean. Hunting endangered species to make pet food for Japanese cats is not a bright idea if you want to keep the species around in the long term. Thanks Joe, I did say I wasn't aware. If they are listed as endangered then I agree with the thrust of the article that hunting them should be stopped. I would of thought it would enter the argument though at some point because as I am testament to not everybody is aware of that. You're welcome Dr Dig. Where are you getting the information from that they are endangered? The last I've seen says there isn't enough data to determine their status and previously extinction wasn't a concern because they weren't highly targetted. And are you suggesting that the Japanese switch over to common minkes, of which there are hundreds of thousands? Hello Freddie. The actual scientists have demonstrated that they are an endangered species (ie. read the info found under the RedList designation for the Antarctic Minke). A Japanese delegation intentionally stonewalling the process of altering the designation from 'data deficient' to 'endangered' doesn't actually alter the underlying science collated by actual scientists that clearly demonstrate the species meets the criteria of an Endangered Species (and it is worth noting that the species continues to be suffering various environmental pressures which are putting the species under further strain, ie. the condition of the animals are worse that in previous decades). I've read it and it doesn't say that yet, which is why the data is deficient. Although, in saying that, whilst the data is still inconclusive, they shouldn't be whaled as a risk minimisation measure. The common minke on the other hand is of least concern, so I don't know why people would be against whaling of them. Freddie, It continues to say "data deficient" only for one reason. Because the Japanese delegation is very effective at blocking all attempts to properly classify the species as Endangered (despite the wealth of clear scientific evidence provided demonstrating it is an endangered species). Go figure.... I think you are being obtuse (feigning ignorance) but I will humour you. They are not just pretty they are intelligent and they are highly developed organisms; not the be all and end all of the argument by a long way but relevant. They are threatened, some species more than others, but they are threatened with potential extinction, some having returned from the brink of extinction. Japan's attitude is part of the threat. If others were to follow Japan's lead on this issue then they would be far more threatened and the world would be far less civilized. To turn the tables please justify your implied defence of Japan in continuing whaling when there is good reason to stop it and no good reason to continue; only haughty defiance. Justify ... previous whaling under the obvious charade of scientific research. ... propping up an unprofitable, wasteful and unnecessary industry. Japan's stand on this issue is irrational and not compatible with good global citizenship. anote, I couldn't care less if they are intelligent and they are highly developed organisms. They are still animals to me. We eat animals. The issue of being endangered is different, and if they are listed as endangered then I agree they shouldn't be hunted. Other people, including me, do care and your lack of care seems to extend to not caring what other people do care about; except perhaps when you are defending the outmoded sense of honour that seems to be motivating the Japanese on this issue. mike j: anote, unless you spell out the objective criteria by which you judge an animal to be protected or to be lunch, you're unlikely to convince anyone with your overemotive appeals. I'm sure the whales think you're a hero, but to insects you're just another hypocrite. Jungle Boy: @ Dr Dig We're animals too, and we're in not endangered. So you're saying it's OK to eat human beings? Anote, All recent data show that minke whales (and others) are not endangered, so there's no reason not to eat them that also doesn't apply to many animals that we freely farm and eat daily. It's hypocrisy in the extreme. Freddie Frog, Your comment is disingenuous because you choose to ignore related factors inconvenient to your case. What other factors are they anote, that people like you care and think they are pretty. You say I don't care that other people care above. Why should I? Care that is. I acknowledge other people think differently, but why should that affect what I care about. Some people care about animals to the point of saying we shouldn't eat them at all. Does that mean I shouldn't be allowed to eat meat? We eat animals, and yes Jungle we are animals and some cultures do/have thought it ok to eat other humans. I don't though. I do believe we are a special case in the world animals and our collective cognition abilities separates us from others. Yes makes us superior and sees us sit atop the food chain so to speak. Jane Goodall once said, regarding the mental faculties of non-humans, "it's a very wuzzy line, and it's getting wuzzier all the time". Would you agree that the separation between our mental faculties and that of, say, chimps, gorillas and orangutans, is quite low, and can in fact overlap (when we consider the scope of human mental faculties)? If that's true, and there's overlap between them and, say, monkeys, then that line got wuzzier. And the overlap between monkeys and pigs is quite wuzzy.. The more scientists do research into animal cognition, the more we realise humans just have a different kind of cognition, not a superior one. Finn, I am sure that humans share like cognition and emotions with other animals to varying degrees. Some people still find it offensive to even suggest that could be. It may be a strange concept to you but while I argue a difference of opinion I do care what you and others think. I am sure I am not alone in that attitude. That's nice and dandy anote, but why would you or others on here care what I think. I find that a strange thing to say. I am interested to know what others think, but care? Nope, can't say I care. I care about my friends and family and the things that affect/effect them. I don't care what some random anonymous person in the ether says and I don't expect you to care for that either. I take an interest in and enjoy engaging in online discussions on the Drum with people like yourself and having my ideas and logic tested by others. It helps me to see things from other perspectives. That is it. No other emotions involved. "Your comment is disingenuous because you choose to ignore related factors inconvenient to your case." What factors? The factor that people have been complaining for years about whaling because they're endangered and we need to protect them? Now that it is conclusive that this isn't the case for many whale species, how can this stance be justified without massive hypocrisy for people who still eat other types of fish and meat? gbe: What on earth would encourage Terry Barnes to think, turn the other cheap appeasement Malcolm would do anything that would annoy Japan. Malcolm Turnbull is no John Howard. LoL: Phew, thats our saving grace. If Howard had had the opportunity he would have outsourced whaling to Japan. gbe, I'm wracked with curiosity. What exactly does your first sentence mean? Phillip: Australia means three things to the Japanese: koalas, coal(or gas) and cruelty to refugees. So the author is right, you will need friends to help with this whaling business. But PM Abe is reliant upon the submarine contracts to bolster his reinterpretation of Article 9, as it will be one of the first successes of his weird semantics should the contracts go ahead. Want some clout? Put the submarine contracts on the table when talking about whaling. Otherwise you are in for a summer of whale watching of a different kind. Again. PHW58: Got a Toyota Honda or other Japanese product on order or just bought? Email the dealer principal the company agent and the Japanese Consulate General a copy of the order form or invoice for your new product with the offer to look elsewhere for your next purchase Australia: "please build us some submarines" Japan: "what do you want them for" Australia: "we want to quietly sink some illegal whalers in the Southern Ocean...." If we were really serious about stopping the whaling we would send an RAN destroyer to torpedo one of their ships. Of course we won't do this and we will get nowhere with Barnes's idea of getting powerful friends to apply economic sanctions. The Japanese will always do what they want to do. Not much has changed since WW2. You are advocating an act of war over whaling, what are your thoughts on us doing more to combat ISIS, or is the barbaric murder under their watch ok? I doubt we have much of a legal leg to stand on, and every option is worse than the deaths of a few whales. 1. act of war over whales? Hardly likely. 2. aggressive naval manoeuvres on the high seas? Illegal. 3. pseudo-legal actions by customs etc in 'our' Antarctic waters will possibly see Australia's sovereignty / authority in this area challenged, with possible loss of whatever tenuous authority we do have. Once that goes, watch the pelagic fishers strip those waters clean. 4. Sanctions? is this legal under our free-trade agreements? It probably isn't because confected outrage over anything could then be used as justification to impose sanctions. Cue counter claims over culling of kangaroos. Eating of beef. Or pork. Zing: "If we were really serious about stopping the whaling we would send an RAN destroyer to torpedo one of their ships." You might want to check the inventory of the Japanese navy and compare it to ours. The Australian navy is designed for patrols, not for fighting against a modern military force. lazarus: So why are we buying $20bil worth of subs? Michael Seagle: What? The underlying assumption here is that Australians as a whole are opposed to Japanese whaling. I don't recall this ever being established. Frankly, I think if you eat tuna and oppose whaling you're a hypocrite of the highest order. rendo: I couldn't agree more Michael. Why is it ok to kill a cow or a chicken for food but not a whale? Is the whale somehow more noble or deserving of life than a pig or a sheep or a snapper, or even a blowfly for that matter? How can anyone say its ok to kill some particular animals but not others? if whaling is performed responsibly so that whale populations remain sustainable, then there's no reason not to harvest them for food if some particular group want to eat them? An explosive harpoon head is no more barbaric than driving a steel bolt through the back of a cows head in an abattoir and the end result is the same, a dead animal. that gets butchered up. Every person on board the Sea Shepherd had best be a vegan or they are, as you say, a hypocrite. Bec: every member on board Sea Shepherd vessels are indeed vegans. I just read through the online application for the Sea Shepherd on-board crew selection process and while it is quite comprehensive concerning the desired professional abilities and personal attributes of prospective recruits, at no point does it mention the need to be a vegan. So from that, I can only guess that a) they spring it on you at the last moment b) you made that up As Bec notes, veganism is the policy on-board. All food taken on board is vegan, and all food prepared is vegan. Nathan: I contest that a whale may be smarter and more emotionally evolved than but I'll grant that you are smarter and more emotionally developed than a tuna so you can eat that in my book on those grounds. Son of Zaky: Damned straight Michael. It's about time someone said it. These hypocrites are everywhere - people who eat beef patties and complain when someone punches a quokka in the head; people who can't stand Muslims but who use their petroleum products; people who spread lies about global warming but who still like to sunbathe; people who chain themselves to trees in front of bulldozers but who will happily kill a lettuce; people who will conflate things with nothing in common and make idiots of themselves but who still want to be taken seriously. We need more people like you pointing this sort of stuff out. Well done. Quercus: SOZ, I sense you are a hypocrite too. Your ridicule of Michael's comment is an attempt to silence him. You did not respond to his point or provide an argument against it. There is an hypocrisy behind a person accepting that it is OK to kill and eat one species but its not OK to kill and eat another species. Unless we establish a hierarchy of what living things it is acceptable to eat, and which ones are not, and provide rational reasons based on scientific evidence - then it is hypocrisy. Tsapon: Son OF Zaky, You are obviously a clever person, but I do not admire the use of ridicule as a substitute for debate or conversation. Its just a form of bullying. Your little polemic is also hypocritical unless you respond to the point being made about the hypocrisy in it being OK to eating a fish, or cow, or pig, but not a whale. Indeed, conflating unrelated issues is poor form, which is what you did in your reply, laced with ridicule. It's not the eating of the animal that's at the heart of this. It's about the species and its place in the environment. Chickens aren't in short supply, nor are sheep. If we are getting low, we just breed some more. Simple. Whales are wild and hunting any wild animal has a profoundly negative affect on the environment. The reasons the whale populations are so much smaller than they used to be was because people hunted them. No-one is going to go hungry without whale meat. Eat something else or farm them Dove- If your argument is based on population numbers alone- then do you get upset when Koreans eat dogs and cats? I hope not because then your argument is in the water. Pigs are just as intelligent as dogs yet you are happy for one to live in a dirty concrete bunker without room to turn for years and then killed against its will? Read up on "Carnism". CT- I haven't eaten a cat, although I might. I've eaten dog and didn't care that much for it. If people farm them, I suppose that's their business although I think there is a hierarchy of intelligence and capacity to feel distress and pain. Farming goldfish might indeed be cruel, but farming gorillas would be crueller. I don't eat pigs either. Surprise, surprise, but less for any religious reason than for the reasons you mentioned, and I campaign specifically on pig farming methods in Australia and have worked on issues in farrowing crate sizes, densities, self feeders, access to wallows and ranges. I like pigs. I suppose horse lovers would never eat a horse steak, whilst I have. Cheech Martin said it best: Save the whales, save those big fat funky whales. But shoot the seals, 'coz the seals eat all the fish Econ: Dove said "It's not the eating of the animal that's at the heart of this. It's about the species and its place in the environment. Chickens aren't in short supply, nor are sheep. If we are getting low, we just breed some more." And you are right Dove Its about the diversity of life, all creatures need other creatures. We may not know the part they play in our quality of life till they are no longer with us then it is too late. The Japanese are con artists on this, they do not need to kill to do research .... as they claim. So the irritation is twofold, the killing and the dishonest motives. More ridicule and bullying to follow I'm afraid. Leaving aside the specific animals you just want to talk about, the argument you and your equally unbright mate above are making is that there is no difference between animals, and that eat one / eat all is the only way to avoid hypocrisy. Unless the rules around Linnaean classification have altered recently in ways I don't know about, Homo sapiens is still also considered an animal. Now, call me old-fashioned, but I really couldn't give a toss just what cracking recipe Curtis has for grilled Scotsman with baby carrots and new-season potatoes, I'm not of a mind to try it. I make that choice because I DON'T consider a one-size-fits-all rule works for animals. Having established the rule for one species (and I'm guessing it's your rule too, but please, surprise me), I'd strongly put it to you that it's actually YOU (and your pal) who is being hypocritical by now trying to argue that no form of discernment should be practiced regarding personal moral choices you make about what you stuff into your gob. Now, where the dividing line is for each individual is something which is subject to personal choice, but NO-ONE is being "hypocritical" by deciding some things are "in" and others are "out" on moral grounds. In fact, the reluctance to not go down this asinine path of lumping all non-plants as potential dinner is strongly favoured by everyone I've ever met - it's what allows me to mix in a social setting with them and not find myself contemplating what marinade works best with whoever I'm talking to. If you're still unconvinced, and you'd like to prove me wrong, then pass on your address and I'll pop around and we'll slap one of your kids on the barbie and you can show me what I'm missing. Clown. Don't stop yet there SOZ ..... do Atoms have a right to exist? We Must do all we can, to the enth degree, to win our argument, even if we sound ridicules. Napoleon42: If the Australian government is against whaling and has no legal recourse against Japan; then Japan shouldn't be under consideration for the building of our submarines. So should we still buy oil from regimes like Saudi? To be consistent then our foreign policy would be likely to stop trade with many nations if we disagree with one or more of their policies. Good way to shoot ourselves in the foot don't you think? If like me you want to make Japan pay a price for its Whale rustling operation then you should stop buying Lexus, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Subaru, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Yamaha, Sharp, Canon, Citizen, Seiko, Casio and all Japanese products and instead buy Hyundai, Kia, Mini, BMW, Triumph. Mercedes, Jaguar, Citroen, Renault, Fiat, VW, Audi, Skoda, Samsung, LG, Philips, Asus, HP, Lenovo, etc. Hit them in the wallet, where they will feel it. One line of argument would be to point out to the Japanese that they cannot expect support for the international judicial resolution of their claims over islands that are contested by the Chinese (who deny the legitimacy of the international judicial process) if they do not accept the international rule of law in other situations. Regionalgranny: This sounds like something those who disregard laws including International laws might consider. Nations which put their own interests ahead of collective International interests eventually find themselves with an ever decreasing group of supporters. They may also find support in their time of need will be rare. Reza's Ghost: Rubbish, we regularly and deliberately disregard international laws when it comes to assylum seekers and nothing has happend to us yet. We sentence 5 year olds to be sexually abused on Nauru without a second thought. International laws are there to be obeyed by others. Why should the Australian government be hamstrung by International laws? spacey 101: Correct Reza. Australia has been accused of breaching Human Rights law on 131 separate occasion in just the last 3 years. Does the government care? Not really. I believe Abbott told them to go stuff themselves. So if and when we cite international laws of any kind when it suits us in getting a point across its not very surprising when the world ignores us is it?? Agreed David, the Japanese caused Australia and New Zealand to waste millions of dollars and huge amounts of time on legal argument they agreed to accept should the court decide that way. Lawrence of Bavaria : First you ridicule Sea Shepherd, Terry, then you lament that the Japanese can do whatever they want and nobody is willing to stop them. You can't have your cake and eat it too. To be outraged doesn't save any whale, to be out there getting in the way of the whalers is. You mention the French and how no-one stopped them from atomic testing in Tahiti ? Guess who went there drawing the attention of the world ? Greenpeace did. Are the French still blasting the South Pacific ? No they don't and it's not because oft soft power influence. The Kiwis were barking mad at the French after the "Rainbow Warrior" incident in Auckland harbour and tens of thousands protested against the environmental vandalism of the French. "Soft power influence" is John Howard-speak for doing bugger all but seemingly doing something. To sit these things out and hope they'll go away is a very Liberal way of thinking, as is to credit Greg Hunt with the win vs Japan at The Hague. He was a Johnny come lately and Mark Dreyfus (then in opposition) led the charge. So go off Sea Shepherd's humpback, Terry, they are out there doing something (this time vs the Patagonian toothfish mafia) while you are hiding behind your keyboard. wandererfromoz: It is not the fact of resuming illegal whaling - it is the accompanying attitude. Their attitude is one of utter contempt of what others think or are offended by. Unlike Germany culturally little has changed. Given this attitude we simply cannot trust future relations with Japan re our submarine contract or trust the quality of work given the tensions that will result - let alone ongoing spare parts and supplies and upgrades. Quietly consider the matter but then choose Germany or France or a combination of the two - this makes strategic and tactical sense - "Their attitude is one of utter contempt" Your claim is not only a generalization, but it's far from the truth. I've been to Japan, and the attitude of most Japanese would put many Australians to shame. The Japanese are very polite and very tidy. I did not see a single piece of litter or graffiti in the whole country. And most of them don't eat whale-meat. Tuna Muncher: I am munching away on a can of Tuna while I read your comments on the article. I enjoy Tuna and think that when we finally kill the last one that Whale is probably on the Radar for harvesting ourselves. Whale is eaten in Japan and of course by Eskimos and alike - have you seen the Japanese model posing and eating Whale Meat prior to violently spitting it out. Its an acquired taste I believe but we have to keep our options open. Cyn: "We can't succeed alone." Sure we can, it would just be really expensive for us to do so. Australia is one of Japan's main sources of iron ore and coal, sure there is a glut in the market for both of those at the moment but Australia produces such a large proportion of the world's supply of iron ore and such a large percentage of the coal available on the international market that if we threaten to restrict the supply of those commodities we could seriously hurt Japan (keep in mind that a large reason Japan was expansionist during the first half of the 20th century was to secure sources of raw materials that are relatively rare in the Japanese islands). The problem as I mentioned would be that it would cost us a lot economically, we would have to compare the cost economically to us compared to how much we value other countries not violating our sovereignty (or the whales lives I suppose, to me that's secondary at this point), it is almost certain Japan will value access to our coal and iron ore (and potentially future gas exports now that I come to think of it) more than they value whale hunting seeing as cutting off access to those raw materials is potentially an existential threat to Japan while whale hunting is most favourably described as a cultural hobby to them. If thinks something along the lines of "we can't do that we just signed an FTA with them",we can it's an agreement and we can't be expected to abide by an agreement with a country that violates our sovereignty. Graham: At least Terry Barnes is critical of whaling, but ranting against conservation organisations who have a history of making a difference only fractures what should be a unified debate condemning the Japanese Government. The whalers and their explosive harpoons are already on their way south. Unless Australian sends a customs or naval vessel to enforce the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) it's the whales who will suffer most. In the absence of Government vigilance in patrolling Australian interests in the Southern Ocean, NGO,s like Sea Shepherd now have a history of working with Interpol to bring to stop illegal activity. So yes, lets all seek to persuade other Governments to pressure Japan, but lets also enforce the order Australia sought at the ICJ and send a ship to stop these Japanese whalers breaking international laws and treaties, and of course saving the lives of whales. Or let us all now log onto Sea Shephard's website and donate some money- as they are the ONLY people who will take action. John Hogan: It is an ongoing source of disappointment that your understanding of conservatism doesn't extend to preserving weekends. I believe they've been around almost as long as whaling. I guess we all make choices. Look, Japan is behaving poorly but they can rightly call us hypocrites. We quietly withdrew from international obligations in order to seize valuable sea floor from East Timor. John Howard, candy, babies etc. It was in all the papers. Why should Japan be required to adhere to international laws when we do not? Weren't you working for the government at that time? At least the Japanese are seeking to regain national pride regarding a traditional practice. Of course whale meat is a historic curiosity even there and they're behaving dishonestly. We just took stuff. But until we're behaving like responsible adults, I really don't think you can demand much of the Japanese. Me, I've simply slung Sea Shepherd a few bucks. If a country like Australia is routinely ignoring international law, relying on your solution is certain to fail. Boundary-crossing seems to be the way your political side gets things done. Maybe there is something in it. RealityCheck: If this is how Japan acts towards its allies/friends, then they will not be surprised if said allies/friends start supporting China's expansionism and siding with China on the issue of the dispute island chain claimed by both. If Japanese politicians were not run by a 'mafia' as brutal and stupid as all 'mafias', it would realize long since that STOPPING WHALING altogether would RAISE the STOCKS of GOODWILL towards it from global community. The question now is: Who is actually running Japan...the moronic mafia types or their moronic 'front men' politicians. Is there no real integrity anywhere among the Japanese socio-political scene? Are they totally bankrupt of any sense at all by their own malicious stupidity in this instance? Time will tell whether the people of Japan will tell these latest crooks and morons in charge exactly "where to go". Amazing insensibility of industrial strength' scale. Can they not see it making them a pariah nation just on that issue alone? Bloody stupid and childishly stubborn generation running the place now. Obviously. Pah. They have lost my goodwill for some time to come now. Grow up, Japan! This is the point why we cannot succeed, alone or not alone. We cannot afford to confront BOTH Japan and China. And I think even US can barely afford to confront a united East Asia. So take the lumps and let them hunt. Of course, no-one is all that interested in a total ban on killing of whales, but special hostility is reserved for just the Japanese. At 300 or so, Japan would now constitute about a quarter of all whale kills. Yet no-one cares enough about killing whales in Norway, Greenland, Indonesia or lots of other places. Apparently whales matter when it is a Japanese person killing them, but not when any of the other many people kill them. Funnily enough, Japanese scoff at the obvious hypocrisy. Funnily enough, earnest western meddlers consistently fail to realise their vaguely racist double standards. By all means oppose and put pressure on those who kill whales: but do so for all, equally. In fact, given many of the whale killers' poverty, it would be easier to force them to stop killing whales. Let's threaten and punish the often indigenous peoples who kill whales - it is likely cheaper and more likely to be successful. What's that? THOSE whales don't matter? Oh well. Hi chalkie. :) Mate, many INDIGENOUS peoples used to depend on, and some still do to some extent, LOCALLY hunted sea mammals/fish for their winter larder (and the vitamins/oils/trace elements naturally provided by these for their metabolism which has been adapted over millennia to these foods, which they don't get because of no fresh fruit/vegetables growing in their severe winters). Others hunt in/close to their own territory as those animals migrate through. So that is perfectly understandable and tolerated because they do not threaten so much damage to the species if they do sustainable subsistence harvesting. It's nations like Japan, who travel with factory ships so far away from their home waters, and trespass into a friends/ally's territory/waters, that makes what Japan is doing so objectionable; since they have no dietary/winter-larder etc etc justification/reason for doing it. And their claims to 'scientific study' is shot to pieces already long since, as the same information can be gleaned from non-invasive 'tagging systems' and non-lethal 'skin/feces sampling' and autopsies on naturally dying whales after beaching/accident incidents. Everyone else can do it without hunting and killing them, so why does Japan insist on this stupid path to making themselves a laughing stock and pariah when they will need all the goodwill they can muster when things really get bad for them on many fronts in the future? Excuses are not arguments. I have heard the claim that the Japanese kills are different to others, but I wonder if these arguments really stack up. 1. Japan is bad because their kills are not "LOCALLY hunted sea mammals". So it is not immoral to kill a whale in a certain bit of water, but moral in another? Not very convincing. 2. "do sustainable subsistence harvesting": 300 whales is sustainable. 2.9 million were killed int he 20th century. Using this logic, whaling is OK if whale numbers are increasing. This means Japan is not doing anything wrong. 3. Indigenous people need the meat. Couple of problems with this argument. a. any whale killers are in Indonesia, the Caribean or Norway and are not following a recognisably 'indigenous' lifestyle. Sure, I get the identity shopping argument favoured by the post-colonial theorist set that argues that indigenous people can fabricate whatever culture they want, but the Japanese might also argue that they are killing an animal that they have killed for ages, and it isn't up to other people to give permission for them to have a cultural expression anyway. b. Whale meat is not necessary for survival anymore, even in the remotest, most 'indigenous' regions of even Greenland. Greenland has 55 000 people, and eats at most 176 (2014) whales. That's about 0.0032 of a whale each. Not sure how much meat comes off a minke whale's 5 tonne mass but it means the average meat per person is about 3kg or so. SUre some local areas would get a lot of meat, but given the Greenlander diet is saturated with imported goods, it is dubious that the Danes would let indigenous people starve over a few kilos of whale meat. Given that Greenland exports DKK$4b worth of seafood a year, I suspect a little of that might be diverted to replace whale meat. So if it isn't culture, location or need, then the case against Japan is either based on racism or just ignorant rant. I just cannot see an alternative explanation. Hi again, chalkie. :) I get the impression you have a glimmering of the difference between Japan and the other whaling peoples you mention. I also have considered the cultural, regional, scientific and other factors I and you allude to which are at play, and which make even some of those other people fall into the category of 'commercial' whalers just like Japan. I too object where those 'excuses' are used by some nations to continue whaling. I note that those nations supported Japan in the court. So invoking similarly specious/disingenuous nations/excuses for justifying Japan's obviously unnecessary whaling in OUR OCEAN SANCTUARY is a non-sequitur and does not help your case/comparisons. In Japan's case, it is not justified in any way whatsoever. Any other nation which uses unnecessary 'justifications' is likewise not being honest. But let them answer separately. We are talking about Japan. And any unnecessary whaling diminishes the ability of the open/pelagic ocean waters to be 'fertilized' with micro-nutrients which these whales spread in surface waters. It is these VALUABLE and important micro-nutrient dispersal by whales that helps the surface waters produce plankton for the krill and higher food-chain, including humans who depend on good sustainable sardine etc fisheries which would otherwise be dwindling in nutrient-poor/plankton-poor waters. It's more complicated than you think, mate. And unnecessary whaling by Japan is not helping anyone except a few morons in power pretending they are 'doing science' and not just stupid politics. They are cutting off their noses to spite their faces if the Tuna stocks fall because of lack of baitfish due to 'sterile' ocean waters there. Let's hope they wake up to themselves. Have a good and safe Xmas break, chalkie, everyone. :) Japan is not interested in sustainable harvesting, they have harvested all the whales in their waters, now they want harvest the whales the rest of the world has abstained from harvesting. Codger: I can see no convincing reason not to harvest whales in a sustainable manner. Before this happens we need to see better evidence as what are natural population levels of the various species, their natural range, their place in the ecosystem etc. Whales have been given some sort of mystical highly intelligent status. There does not appear to be much science behind the myths. Undoubtedly whales are intelligent creatures and it is a natural human emotion to feel empathy with them. I had to walk away while my last steer was killed for the freezer but I don't feel morally bad about killing it for food. Nor can I fairly criticize anyone for killing any non human species for food unless it is unnecessarily harmful to our environment or cruel. This is so even though I find the killing of apes and dogs for food repugnant. Kangaroos are not in any way an endangered in Australia but I remember a similar emotive backlash in the USA killing the trade in kangaroo products. There is probably a long way to go before the numbers of whales are restored to a level where they could be harvested. peterottaway: I think the first reaction from the Australian Government should have been to ditch consideration of Japanese submarines. After all its not exactly going to affect the Navy's ability to defend Australian interests. But it would have been a delicious thought in a few years time to have a wolf pack of Japanese designed submarines slaughtering the Japanese whaling fleet. Of course this should be done in an less pristine ocean area like somewhere off the Japanese coast. kenod: I think it is time we stopped telling other countries what they should or should not do and concentrate on our own problems. you mean like the slaughter of whales in an Australian marine sanctuary? That's is not recognised by Japan so means didly squat. The international community has backed our claim on the bit of ocean. The Australian government should now put their money where their mouth is and follow the whaling vessels and let them know that any poaching in Australian territory will result in the confiscation of their vessel. The Sea Shepherd is a criminal organisation which acted without authority. We should have done something about them. And now that the whaling has been deemed, and proven in the ICJ, to be illegal we should treat them like criminals too. Complaining about Sea Shepherd because they can't act this year, is like complaining about Doctors San Frontiers not being able to field anyone in a warzone for lack of staff. Two of SS's ships are in drydock, pending repairs because, oh, of the prolonged sea voyages they have to make every year (not just Antarctica, but patrolling the Pacific catching toothfish poachers, helping stop turtle poaching in the Caribbean..) entirely with the help of what donations they get. There in dry-dock, EXCELLENT!!!! I hope the French teach the Japanese how to deal with these violent extremists, as demonstrated in NZ. "Violent". Tossing stinky butter bombs, or putting prop foulers in the water is violent? I guess when anti-logging protestors chain themselves to a bulldozer, that's violent? Or if people stage a sit-in in a government office and lock arms to make it harder to be moved, it's violent? molpol: Firstly this article is nothing to do with Muslims. Secondly what Japan is doing is a disgrace and it's actions should be not only condemned but stopped once and for all. Thirdly, as a major trading partner of Australia, we should be taking a much stronger stand on this issue instead of the look after business first pussy footing that appears to be happening. conservative: I think it's outrageous that we criticize Japans cultural heritage! How would we like it if they critisized us for eating kangaroo! Their cultural heritage? Their cultural heritage was shore hunting. Not deep water hunting. Their cultural heritage was hunting completely different species of whales. That would be like us saying we 'culturally eat Buffalo' because they are a bovine and we eat other bovines. Hi conservative. :) Mate, last time I checked, Australia wasn't trespassing onto their (land) nature reserves and hunting Kangaroos there. But Japan wants to resume hunting whales and trespassing in Australia's marine sanctuary. :) buderimboy: No Whales No Toyotas The Australian consumer has the power Greenkiller: "...we should make our disapproval clear by recalling our ambassador to Tokyo, and consider trade and political sanctions against Japanese interests." "Royal Australian Navy vessels should be dispatched to shadow the Japanese whalers..." I appreciate that some people really abhor whaling, but in the end they're just whales and not worth taking drastic actions that potentially damage our national interests. Our exports to Japan are worth around $50 billion a year, but our Japanese imports are only $21 billion. There's about $50 billion of Australian investment in Japan, but more than $130 billion of Japanese investment in Australia. If Japan suspends trade or withdraws investments in response to Australlian sanctions over a bunch of whales, Australia stands to lose a great deal more than Japan. And sending a warship? What do you think Japan might do in response - especially given this so-called 'national pride' apparently driving Japan to defy international public opinion? They very well might send a warship of their own. Does Barnes even care how potentially dangerous such a situation could be? Does he even realise that conducting 'gunboat diplomacy' with a country whose navy is substantially more powerful and capable than your own is inherently stupid? And all over a bunch of whales? I strongly suggest people read 'The Deep Range' by Arthur C Clarke to get an idea about how we could be utilising this resource. Dmenace: The Japanese Defence Force (JDF), is not permitted to operate outside their own territorial waters - it's in their constitution. It even required UN approval and a special act of the Japanese Diet (parliament) to allow JDF ships to participate in antiipirate operations in and around the Gulf of Aden and the Somali coast. They won't be deploying they ships anywhere with a nob from the Yanks. Geoff: A query: what happens to the vast explosion of krill when there are fewer whales to gobble them up? Anybody know? There are several nations harvesting krill ... they are doing it now. I think it is used as a food. Typically, you would see an increase in the populations of non-whales that eat krill - smaller fish, etc. and so on up the food chain. Think of it this way. Imagine all the rabbits in Australia vanish, then there's more grass. Then the kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, etc. increase in population, then the predators increase. This is a simplified version, but it's a basic model used in biology texts. Being ex-Navy I've long wondered why the RAN, RNZN aren't playing an active role. And, if I recall correctly, one of the South American signatories to the Antarctic Treaty, Argentina I think, suggested some years ago just that. A joint Naval patrol schedule involving all the nations with that are signatories to treaty or have a coastline facing the Southern Ocean. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina Chile, and the US - And the Brits too if continue to insist that the Falkland Islands are actually part of dear old Blighty. It would only be necessary for the short summer whaling season when conditions are more mild, and it would certainly be an excellent training experience for the crews involved. The only times RAN ships have been that far south were when HMAS Adelaide rescued the English yachtsman Tony Bullimore, and in WWII when they were chasing the German commerce raider, Penguin. I reckon a lot of young ratings will be chafing a the bit for the experience. pilotyoda: Consecutive federal governments (Liberal & Labor) have done absolutely nothing to stop this barbaric practice which also thumbs its nose at international treaties and our territorial sovereignty. I cannot see the United States, or other countries allowing this to happen in their maritime zones. Funny thing, though. Japan is screaming blue murder about the Chinese activity in disputed, but international, waters. Meanwhile about half of our water borne resources (naval and whatever constitutes our equivalent of a coast guard) are tied up between Australia and Indonesia with the sole purpose of "Stopping the boats". Well, here are another fleet of boats that are clearly breaking the law and behaving immorally. Here is where the federal government could get something done and save face at the same time. (Saving face is considered an important part of their culture and would be the fillip for Turnbull.) Simply tell the Japanese government that enough is enough. We asked nicely and you don't cooperate. So step 1 is: Now there is no way you can get the submarine contract. Step 2 is: send the rest of the navy and other seaborne resources to the area and "turn back the boats". This helps the Liberal government because they can now tell the population that our subs will be built here, which would guarantee their return at the next election. Face is saved because it is not a backflip, but a response to foreign problems. If the government really hates Sea Shepherd, the best way to take them off the stage is to render them redundant by doing the job that is rightly the government's, but Sea Shepherd does for them because they have no backbone. Somehow I do not think Sea Shepherd is going to be redundant, though. By the way, given the type of continent Australia is, someone needs their head read when they specified diesel subs. While not a nuclear supporter, if the powers that be think we really do need subs, then they should be nuclear. We can purchase the engine module from the US and build the rest of the vessel to our own specs right here. purgatory: With 'illegal' Fishermen, the boats are seized and sunk, the fishermen fined and sent back to country of origin. Why should private fishermen from Japan be given preferential treatment? Mitor the Bold: Outside of Australia I guarantee no-one gives a damn about Japanese whaling. There is no "international outrage". I think we should stop worrying about foreigners eating big fish and focus that energy elsewhere. They might shoot whales, but they don't imprison innocent refugees on pacific islands hoping they will go mad, kill themselves or ask to go back to their persecutors. Once you've implemented and accepted The Pacific Solution as a nation there's no moral high ground left to lecture from. Mitor, You (unintentional) raise a real proposition for a solutions there. We ship the economic migrants posing as refuges held on offshore island to Japan, .....and in turn the Japanese cease whaling operations. A win win for all concerned. "To be a conservative is also to be a conservationist. After all, conservatism is about protecting what we value as a society for future generations." The above claim is nonsense, conservatives are all about conserving the profit margin (or extending it) to conserve the status quo. That profit margin must be conserved in the face of destruction to the planet, Think coal mining. Jack44: I'm over outrage - its passed its use by date. The rise of Turnbull Monday: Politics Despite 35 years in the limelight, Malcolm Turnbull's political convictions remain a mystery to many. What does he stand for? 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__label__wiki	0.977432	0.977432	Family violence victims in NSW need more privacy when escaping trauma, say support groups ABC Riverina By Moyra Shields Photo: Other states are moving away from the communal refuge model for family violence victims. (ABC News) Related Story: 'These measures will save lives': Family violence funding wins praise Related Story: A year after Victoria's family violence royal commission, what has changed? Map: Wagga Wagga 2650 There is a call for a new crisis housing model in New South Wales to improve privacy for women and children escaping domestic trauma. A recent report from the Australian Institute of Health And Welfare said more Australians were seeking help for homelessness because of domestic violence and mental illness. SOS Women's Services has asked the NSW Government to end the communal refuge model. Spokeswoman Roxanne McMurray said while communal living could have some benefits, self-contained units were more appropriate. "It would make much more sense to have self-contained units that really give them the privacy they need to recover from the difficult and traumatic experiences that they've been through and also improve access, particularly for teenage boys and for women and children with disabilities," Ms McMurray said. Ms McMurray said other states were already moving away from the communal refuge model. "We know that there are women who avoid going to refuges because they don't want to be living with other people and they don't want to be moving out of their homes or relocating their children, that can have its own challenges and so if you then add another challenge of living with perhaps five other families that could be a substantial barrier. She said it was something Victoria was moving towards. "The royal commission in Victoria recommended the ending of communal refuges and the increased privacy and healing that independent units would offer, and other states have done it in the past so we're figuring that it's time for NSW to start moving towards it," she said. Ms McMurray said there would be costs in remodelling and SOS has recommended a trial at four sites across the state, including Griffith in the Riverina. Photo: White Ribbon Day aims to raise awareness about domestic violence. (Flickr: Amy Dianna) "In Griffith, Eurobodalla on the South Coast, the Hunter and the Central Coast, they're all areas where their refuge actually has a large amount of space which is already so large that they could have independent living units on them." "So we're hoping the government will continue to look at that and we can start working together on the remodelling exercise," she said. Some charities already working on independent living A Wagga Wagga based charity has been fundraising throughout 2017 for independent living options for domestic violence victims. The founder of Liberty From Violence, Jenny Davis, said the Riverina was struggling to cope with victims' needs. She said the number of beds available for domestic violence victims dropped after the state amalgamated all types of crisis housing. "The refuges are full," she said. "The beds become available very rarely and they're quite cramped conditions as well. "So a woman might present and if she is lucky enough to have accommodation available she might living with two or three children with herself in one room," she said. Ms Davis said Liberty from Violence aims to offer more options. "We can rent a two bedroomed unit, we can furnish it from our warehouse and we can make it available free of charge. "By doing that these women can remake their lives and move on from the situation that they've found themselves in and we can assist in that," said Ms Davis. The State Government said the number of government funded women's refuges in NSW had increased from 76 to 81 since 2014. It said on any given night there were about 1,500 beds available across NSW to accommodate women and children in crisis. Topics: regional, health, state-parliament, womens-health, community-organisations, domestic-violence, law-crime-and-justice, wagga-wagga-2650, nsw, griffith-2680 From ABC Riverina Busting the myths: How to help wildlife in bushfire and drought-affected areas (photos) When food is fear: Managing Christmas lunch with loved ones Carcasses of around 100 Murray cod found in one of NSW's biggest dams No water, no work: 100 more jobs to go at SunRice 'Water is the essence of life, not a commodity': Anglican Bishop weighs in on water NSW RSL looks to attract young veterans after spending too long 'looking inward' Thirsty foxes caught drinking in vineyards pose 'big problem' for growers Stories, people, conversations and news from where you live.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369783
__label__wiki	0.672223	0.672223	AFC Wimbledon badge - Link to home Away visitor guide Dons Draw New stadium development Club charter and equality policy Volunteer charter Dons Trust AFCW Foundation iFollow Sign in/Register Campaign update: We've gone into Extra Time Ever since we revealed the latest image of what our new home in Plough Lane is going to look like, there has been a stampede of fans wanting to back our crowdfunding campaign. We are now over a staggering 5,000 investors - and, dare we say it, incredibly close to that magical £2.5million mark. Clearly, the new picture has inspired you all and funds are now being pledged minute by minute. So, to help with this entirely unexpected yet extremely welcome last-minute deluge, we have decided to extend the deadline for investors. Originally, the campaign was going to close at midnight tonight - but we have now taken the unprecedented decision to extend it until 2pm tomorrow. It helps relieve the pressure and gives everyone time to climb on board. Remember, every penny will go towards paying for our new iconic stadium and the more we raise, the less we ultimately have to borrow from the banks. For just £10, you'll not only own a stake in our incredible club - you'll also get your name inscribed on that fantastic stadium and even get a chance to win the naming rights for one home match. But don't delay. Once we hit 2pm tomorrow that really will be the end. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of something incredible. So join your fellow supporters and #LeadUsHome. CLICK HERE to get involved. Any discounts, rewards and/or offers listed by a company in its campaign are subject to the terms and conditions applied by that company as set out above. It is the company’s responsibility to honour such discounts, rewards and/or offers and Seedrs does not take any responsibility for them. Investing in private businesses involves risks, including loss of capital, illiquidity, lack of dividends and dilution, and it should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Seedrs is targeted solely at investors who are sufficiently sophisticated to understand these risks and make their own investment decisions. This message has been approved as a financial promotion by Seedrs Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Club Data Privacy Policy Heritage website	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369785
__label__wiki	0.677756	0.677756	South West residents urged to maintain pokeweed watch Thursday, 9. January 2020 - 10:30 South West residents have been encouraged to remain vigilant against the spread of invasive pokeweed this summer. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has advised now is an ideal time to identify the poisonous plant (scientific name Phytolacca americana) as it will be showing its distinctive purple-black berries. Pokeweed, including its leaves and berries, is toxic to both humans and animals and should not be eaten or handled. It is an environmental weed and can also affect agricultural activities by contaminating produce. Individuals who suspect they have identified the plant should contact the department immediately. Pokeweed was recently found at Walpole, 180km from the Balingup location where it was first identified in Western Australia in December 2018. The plant has been found on several rural properties, including pine plantations, private property, government land and along roadsides. Balingup, Bridgetown and Kirup residents are asked to remain particularly vigilant for the weed. Department development officer Andrew Reeves said it was important to remove pokeweed plants before their seeds set. “Seeds can survive in the soil for a long period and can also be spread by birds,” Mr Reeves said. “The department continues to lead a taskforce to search all potential sites and welcomes the assistance of local residents reporting discoveries. “We received more than 20 reports from the South West last summer, 16 of which were confirmed as pokeweed and treated.” Pokeweed looks similar to inkweed, which is widespread in the South West, but grows taller – up to 2.5 metres – and has larger leaves and drooping berry stalks. It has bright green leaves up to 40cm long on a smooth purplish stem. White to magenta flowers form in elongated clusters hanging from branches. The department-led taskforce includes the Forest Products Commission; Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Main Roads; Blackwood Biosecurity and the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup. Images to aid in the identification of pokeweed are available at agric.wa.gov.au If you suspect you have seen pokeweed, take photos and make a report to DPIRD by using the MyPestGuide™ Reporter app. Alternatively, the department’s Pest and Disease Information Service can be reached at 9368 3080 or via email padis@dpird.wa.gov.au South West residents are encouraged to remain vigilant aganist the spread of invasive pokeweed this summer. Close up of pokeweed berries. Jodie Thomson/Katrina Bowers, media liaison +61 (0)8 9368 3937 Fremantle premises inspections underway to prevent spread of red imported fire ant Growers urged to recommit to biosecurity in 2020 Sheepmeat Study Tour 2020 expressions of interest invitation Crop Sowing Guide harnesses variety information for all WA grains Invasive ant surveillance success A shortened version of the URL, helpful when communicating the URL over email or verbally.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369789
__label__wiki	0.521662	0.521662	ICBF doubles profit in 2015, despite drop in income Jamie Ball The income of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) reduced in 2015 while its profits nearly doubled. Last year, 79,000 herds with 2.21m calvings in both dairy and beef were participating in one or more aspects of its database. For the year ended December 31, 2015, its income was €7.68m, down from €8.74m, according to its recently-published 2015 annual report. However, a €1.14m reduction in operating expenses for the year helped generate its “surplus on ordinary activities after taxation” (in effect, profit) which almost doubled, increasing from €74,987 to €147,000. According to its annual report, ICBF’s headline project early in 2015 was the Beef Data and Genomics Scheme. “Over 26,000 farmers joined the scheme, and while there we some concerns about the scheme requirements, farmers responded extremely well to the job of tagging the stock bull, and a number of cows and younger stock,” the report said. The report said that last year the uptake of milk recording was at an all-time high record of 650,000 cows across more than 6,600 herds. This represents an 8% increase on milk recording from 2014 and represented over 50% of dairy cows in Ireland. About €894,000 was collected from farmers through the ordering of cattle tags, up from €855,000 in 2014. ICBF’s tag contribution is used to fund: Gene Ireland Breeding Programme Activities (both Dairy and Beef); Animal Events Data collection (e.g. Animal Events books, cost of keying data, etc.); and, Genetic Evaluations infrastructure (computers, geneticists). A registered charity, the Cork-based ICBF provides cattle breeding information services to the Irish dairy and beef industries. According to the report, in 2015 the major contributions ICBF made towards its objectives included: The continued high usage of genomically select-ed (GS)bulls in dairy cattle breeding, with an increase in the numbers of females genotyped. Working with the Beef and Dairy Herdbooks in the genotyping of all newly-registered pedigree stock bulls to ensure correct parentage. Delivery on behalf of the Dept of Agriculture of the Beef Data and Genomics Programme. Growth in the HerdPlus service to Beef and Dairy herds to 17,500 herds. Beef Data and Genomics Programme Genomics ICBF	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369790
__label__cc	0.729048	0.270952	MYALLSTATE LOG IN Search textbox ABOUT ALLSTATE Auto Insurance Overview Drivewise® Allstate Car Buying Service Property Insurance Overview Seasonal Insurance myAllstate Consumer Information and Alerts Home Claims Other Product Claims About Allstate section The Allstate Foundation Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Flag Bearer Contest Allstate Canada Launches Usage-Based Insurance Program in Alberta First telematics program of its kind to launch in the province offers safe drivers up to 30 per cent off insurance premiums Calgary, AB, April 5, 2016 - Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of Drivewise®, a Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) offering in the province of Alberta. Drivewise® is the first UBI program available to drivers in the province following approval from the Superintendent of Insurance for the introduction of Usage-Based Insurance programs for private passenger vehicles in Alberta beginning April 1, 2016. Allstate created Drivewise® to put more power in the hands of drivers and to reward those who exhibit safe driving behaviours with lower auto insurance premiums. Using a small wireless telematics device easily installed within a vehicle, Drivewise® captures and analyzes data on how a vehicle is driven and it offers discounts for safe driving habits. Data measured includes time of day and number of kilometers driven, as well as speed and braking habits. “Participating in the Drivewise® program gives our customers the opportunity to have greater control over their auto insurance premiums by providing them with the chance to demonstrate how safely they drive,” says Ryan Michel, President and CEO of Allstate Insurance of Canada. “Drivewise® is a personalized program for the modern driver that allows users to monitor their driving habits through our online portal and could help them learn to adopt safer practices behind the wheel.” Once drivers are enrolled in the program and the device is installed, their driving will be monitored for a six-month period, after which the data collected will determine the earned discount (up to 30 per cent) that will be applied at renewal. “Drivewise® is designed so that a customer’s premium will go down if they are shown to be a safe driver, and if a Drivewise® customer doesn’t qualify for a discount, their premium won’t increase as a result of participating in the program,” says Michel. “Though Usage-Based Insurance is still relatively new in Canada, we feel these programs can help improve driving habits and make roads safer while reducing insurance costs.” Questions for Albertans to consider For Albertans who may be wondering if a UBI program is right for them, Allstate Canada recommends considering the following questions: Are you a safe driver? Do you gradually accelerate and decelerate, leaving plenty of time for stop signs and red lights? Do you avoid excessive speed? If you’re safe driver, participating in a UBI program may help you qualify for a discount on your rates. Are you a frequent driver? Do you tend to drive occasionally, rather than frequently? If you drive less, you may be eligible for reduced premiums. Do you tend to drive during safer hours? For instance, are you more likely to drive between 5:00am and 11:00pm? These hours are associated with a lower level of risk on the road, compared to very early morning hours when accidents are more frequent. For more information on Drivewise®, visit allstate.ca. For more information on UBI and the qualities of good candidates, please visit the GOOD HANDS® blog. About Allstate Insurance Company of Canada Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is one of the country's leading producers and distributors of home and auto insurance products, serving Canadians since 1953. The company strives to keep its customers in "Good Hands®" as well as its employees, and has been listed as a Best Employer in Canada for four years in a row -- achieving platinum status in 2016. Allstate Canada is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates and has partnered with organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada), United Way, and Junior Achievement. To learn more about Allstate Canada, visit www.allstate.ca. For home, auto and everyday life safety tips and advice, visit goodhandsadvice.ca. Karen Benner Manager, Public Relations, Corporate Relations kbenner@allstate.ca April 05, 2016 \| Categories: Auto , Corporate ALLSTATE U.S. LOCAL ALLSTATE INSURANCE AGENCY © 2019 COPYRIGHT ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2020 COPYRIGHT ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369795
__label__cc	0.573633	0.426367	Support Process RightSync Pro Microsoft Hosting Services Do you really understand why Hackers are after your computer? Is your current IT company confusing you with techno- babble about the cloud? HELP YOUR BUSINESS? Fill in your information below to get the download The easy answer is money. Hackers infect your computer, lock up your data, and you pay to get it back. Easy to understand, right? The basics are. But if you’re like the average business computer user, you are now being newly exposed to terms like bitcoin, crypto mining and other terms that sound like they came directly from the latest Guardians of the Galaxy movie, not something we would deal with here on earth. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Understanding all this can be confusing, and in a perfect world, something the average business owner shouldn’t have to worry about. The latest computer threats have changed all that. Basically, just as you already know, the computer tech world is just that, a world of its own, with its own language, structure, and of course, as you would expect, its own currency. Just like the currency we are familiar with, there are lots of types. Some examples include: Bitcoin, Namecoin, Dogecoin, Monero and many more. This currency, in most cases, is untraceable. Which means that, as you would expect, it is highly sought after, especially among those less reputable. So why does it affect you? WannaCry last week exposed the world to the darker side of what a hacker can do—How your computer can literally be held for ransom. In the case of WannaCry, they wanted Bitcoin. During the clean-up of this attack, another virus was found named Adylkuzz. Unlike WannaCry, this virus doesn’t hold your computer ransom, in fact, you might never know it’s there because it’s basically invisible. Hackers created the virus to run processes on your computer that can earn the hacker cryptocurrency. How does this affect your business? It can slow down your entire network causing you time, and in some cases money. Doesn’t sound like a big deal, right? It may not be, but it is to the hackers. In fact, the amount of cryptocurrency earned by hackers through Adylkuzz is way more than WannaCry. Simply put, it’s no different than an employee stealing office supplies—A company may not notice, but it adds up after a while. What can you do? The answer is simple, you’ve heard it time and time again—Make sure your software, especially Windows, is up-to-date. Like WannaCry, Adylkuzz found its way in because of outdated Windows software. It’s an easy fix. Now more than ever, it’s important to have a trained professional involved in your computer support. The whole purpose of a good Information Technology Managed Service Provider is to ensure that you never have to worry about being hacked because your equipment or software was outdated, your security measures weren’t adequate, or because you just didn’t know what to look for. Call (770) 949_-9468 or send us an email to info@alltekholdings.com today, to ensure your company’s IT is protected. You have a choice. Learn a whole new language in addition to running your business, or hire a professional translator. Alltek knows the language and the way the tech world works. Let us work for you. Alltek Holdings, Inc. Tyrone, GA 30290 (770) 949--9468 info@alltekholdings.com © 2020 Alltek Holdings, Inc. Sitemap . Privacy Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369796
__label__wiki	0.941827	0.941827	WPP Razorfishing; Fine on Privacy in BusinessWeek; Warren Buffet on YouTube by AdExchanger // Thursday, July 9th, 2009 – 5:51 pm WPP is entering the auction for Razorfish along with Publicis according to PaidContent's David Kaplan who writes, "For WPP’s part (or bid), despite doubts about its wherewithal to absorb such a large shop and meet Microsoft’s estimated $600 million asking price, the holding firm’s dealmakers may point out Publicis’ close relationship with Google." Jon Fine of BusinessWeek continues the privacy hit parade of recent days saying that the targeted ad business would crater if cookies were not "on" automatically and tracking became opt-in. But, "'If you have no cookies and no data, in many ways it will make search engines more valuable and, potentially, make Google even more valuable" since it doesn't use cookies according to Rishad Tobaccowala, CEO of Denuo. Fine also argues that companies who have already collected tons of data - like Yahoo and Microsoft - could benefit since new competitors wouldn't be allowed to build similar databases. The portal is back! And on that note, Google's Ad Planner has received a makeover says AdOperationsOnline's Otilia Otlacan. You can view the ad planner here. According to The Wall Street Journal Digits blog, during a recent exclusive Allen & Co. conference attended by media titans in Sun Valley, Idaho, the outlook on the economy was gloomy and uncertainty reigned about the digital future - even Twitter! But, good news.. John Malone, Chairman of Liberty Media, said that "Warren Buffett privately told him that he would pay $5 a month for YouTube." FarneyMedia covers an Association of Online Publishers event in the UK and reports on publishers' perspectives on ad exchanges. Marketing Charts says that according to Peachtree Media Advisors, Inc., digital M&A deal value has decreased 61% in the first half of 2009. From Forbes.com, a new report says that the advertising crash is "forever" in traditional media based on a study from private equity fund Catalyst Investors. "Interpublic's Mediabrands unit has hired former Home Depot CMO John Ross and named him president of its Emerging Media Lab," according to MediaPost's Joe Mandese. He adds, "The fact that Mediabrands has chosen to situate the head of its retail media practice within its emerging media think tank speaks volumes about the role and emerging media technologies." Back in June, Tumri won a "Stevie Award for the "Computer Hardware Campaign of the Year" for its work on Hewlett Packard's 2008 Holiday Campaign." Burst Media and Break.com talk "back-to-school" with ClickZ's Tessa Wegert. (Gee, Mom. Is summer already over?) A Burst Media studay says that "only 16 percent of shoppers will spend less money this year than last, and nearly one quarter will actually spend more." Finally, PubMatic has (re)designed itself a sleek, new website.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369802
__label__cc	0.691987	0.308013	New Search / Iowa Organizations / Print Results Use the form below to choose your preferred format. Send results by email *Email From Please complete the verification task Select/Unselect all Organizations American Friends Service Committee - Legal Services Program Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Location: 4211 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Contact: (515) 274-4851, http://afsc.org/office/des-moines-ia , jmashek@afsc.org Catholic Charities of Archdioces of Dubuque - Immigration Legal Services Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions Location: 420 6th SE, Suite 220, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Contact: (319) 364-7121, https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/catholic-charities-services/immigration-legal-services/ Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque (Cedar Rapids) Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Immigration Court Location: Sr. Mary Lawrence Community Center, 420 6th St S.E., Suite 220, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Contact: (319) 364-7121, http://www.CatholicCharitiesDubuque.org Diocese of Davenport - Immigration Services Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions Location: 780 W. Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52804 Contact: (563) 324-1911, http://www.davenportdiocese.org/socialaction/saimmigrationprogram.htm , communication@davenportdiocese.org Diversity Service Center of Iowa Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Location: 1514 Isett Avenue, Stop 2, Muscatine, IA 52761 Contact: (563) 264-8883, https://sites.google.com/site/diversityservicecenterofiowa , dscimuscatine@gmail.com Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (Cedar Rapids Office) Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Location: 2424 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Contact: (515) 255-9809, http://www.iowajfon.org , info@iowajfon.org Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (Columbus Junction Office) Location: 517 2nd St., Columbus Junction, IA 52738 Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (Decorah Office) Location: 302 W. Broadway Street, Decorah, IA 52101 Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (Des Moines Office) Location: 2024 Forest Ave., Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50311 Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (Ottumwa Office) Location: 430 E. 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (Storm Lake Office) Location: 211 E. 3rd St., Storm Lake, IA 50588 Areas of legal assistance: T visas, U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions Location: 1111 9th St, Suite 230, Des Moines, IA 50314 Contact: (515) 243-2980, http://www.iowalegalaid.org Mary J. Treglia Community House Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Naturalization/Citizenship, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions Location: 900 Jennings St, Sioux City, IA 51105 Contact: (712) 258-5137, http://www.marytreglia.org , FrontDesk@marytreglia.org University of Iowa College of Law - Immigration Clinical Program Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court Location: 380 Boyd Law Building, Melrose & Byington, Iowa City, IA 52242 Contact: (319) 335-9023, http://law.uiowa.edu/clinic , law-legal-clinic@uiowa.edu	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369803
__label__wiki	0.707263	0.707263	Zeebrugge (Belgium) — Advanced Networks is requested to perform a Mesh WLAN site survey for a ro-ro terminal operator in Zeebrugge. Rotterdam (The Netherlands) — Maasstad Ziekenhuis Rotterdam, requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform a full VoWLAN, Mobile Data and Location Based Services WLAN Site Survey for the complete new modern Maasstad Hospital site in Rotterdam. Nijmegen (The Netherlands) — The Radbaud Hospital requests Advanced Networks to perform a full Mobile Data WLAN site survey for the hospital site in Nijmegen. Den Haag (The Netherlands) — Provincie Zuid Holland requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform a WLAN Site Survey over the complete â€˜Provinciehuis Zuid-Holland'. Vilvoorde (Belgium) — One of the largest copier manufactures in the world requests Advanced Networks to perform a WLAN site survey for their offices in Vilvoorde. Groningen (The Netherlands) — UMCG, one of the largest University Medical Centers in The Netherlands with more than 10,000 employees, requests Advanced Networks to perform a WLAN site survey for the hospital site in Groningen. Dublin (Ireland) — Eurofound, a tripartite EU agency who provides expertise on living and working conditions, industrial relations and managing change in Europe, hires Advanced Networks' WLAN Site Survey specialization to perform a WLAN site survey for their Dublin offices. San Vittore (Switserland) — Based on previous professional WLAN site survey service experiences with Advanced Networks, Baxter requests Advanced Networks once more to perform a new WLAN site survey for their site in; San Vittro, Switserland. Rotterdam (The Netherlands) — Maasstad Hospital Rotterdam, a large hospital center in The Netherlands, requests Advanced Networks to perform a VoWLAN and Location Based Services Hospital WLAN site survey for the new prestigious Hospital buildings in Rotterdam. Mol (Belgium) — Dräger, a leading international company in the fields of medical and safety technology hires Advanced Networks' WLAN site survey engineers to perform a WLAN site survey for the Dräger Infinity M300 for Heilig Hart Hospital Mol. Zeebrugge (Belgium) — Volvo Cars, one of the car industry's strongest brands with a long and proud history of world-leading innovations, hires Advanced Networks' Mesh Site Survey technology and engineers to perform Mesh site surveys for two Volvo terminals in Belgium. Pniewy (Poland) - Honda, one of the world's largest motorcycle manufacturers and one of the leading automakers with a global network of 492* subsidiaries and affiliates accounted for under the equity method selects Advanced Networks to perform a WLAN Site Survey for the Honda manufactory in Pniewy (Poland). Based on the leadership position of Advanced Networks in the European WLAN Site Survey market, Honda selected Advanced Networks to perform European wide WLAN Site Surveys for their manufacturing sites in Europe. Zeebrugge (Belgium) — Cobelfret, involved in worldwide Sea and Land transportation with a 2009 turnover of â‚¬840 mio requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform a Mesh WLAN site survey for their Zeebrugge ports. Advanced Networks engineered unique procedures to perform correct Mesh Site Surveys accepted and approved by all leading Mesh hardware manufacturers including correct reporting and WLAN Mesh design after the site survey. Charleroi (Belgium) — Dräger, a leading international company in the fields of medical and safety technology hires Advanced Networks WLAN site survey engineers to perform a WLAN site survey for the Dräger Infinity M300 medical monitoring device with WiFi technology. Advanced Networks developed in cooperation with Dräger the leading worldwide technical site survey requirements for the Dräger Infinity M300. The site survey have to be performed for CHU de Charleroi , â€˜Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Charleroi' covering 1436 beds. Brussels/Strasbourg (Belgium/France) - The European Parliament, the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union, requests Advanced Networks engineers for their professional VoWLAN site survey services for the largest WLAN site survey project ever performed in Europe. All The European Parliament buildings and offices in Brussels and Strasbourg have to be surveyed with a detailed full coverage WLAN site survey. Roye (France) — A leading provider of Window systems and building products requests Advanced Networks to perform a global WLAN site survey services for their manufacture site in Roye (France). Eindhoven (The Netherlands) — Hospital MÃ¡xima Medisch Centrum in Eindhoven requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform a WLAN trouble shooting site survey for their buildings in Eindhoven. Hertfordsire (UK) - Baxter International Inc., an American health care company with headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois, requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform a professional WLAN site survey for their UK location in Hertfordsire. Hoofddorp (The Netherlands) — A global goods and documents transferring company serving more than 200 countries and employs around 161,500 people all over the world, requests Advanced Networks site survey specialization services to perform the WLAN site survey for their new prestige building (Green Officeâ„¢) in Hoofddorp (The Netherlands). http://www.paulderuiter.nl/projects/3_utiliteitsbouw/project/51_tnt_green_office,_hoofddorp.html Charleroi (Belgium) — Brussels South Charleroi Airport requests Advanced Networks engineers to get involved with the deployment of a WLAN outdoor network at the airport. Zwolle (The Netherlands) — Advanced Networks performs local site surveys services for the Dutch Public Bus company. Schwarzenbruck (Germany) — A worldwide leader, develops and markets leading edge technologies, pharmaceuticals and tailor-made solutions for healthcare with a focus on cancer diagnosis and therapy, hires Advanced Networks engineers for the WLAN site survey in there Schwarenbruck (Germany) corporate site. Kista (Sweden) — A leader in healthcare industry with a sales in 2009 of $12.6 billion requests Advanced Networks to perform local site survey services for their new site in Kista (Sweden). Pohorelice (Czech) - A diversified, global company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries and with 100,000 employees worldwide requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform an urgent WLAN trouble shooting site survey in there manufacture site in Pohorelice (Czech). Leuven (Belgium) — The major University Hospital in Leuven requests Advanced Networks to perform an precision WLAN site survey with Location Based Services support in the Emergency Care department. Amsterdam (The Netherlands) — The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform an accurate Voice over WLAN 802.11n site survey for the main offices in Amsterdam. Woert (Germany) — Tyco Electronics, a US$10.3 billion global provider of engineered electronic components requests Advanced Networks to perform a WLAN Post Installation Site Survey and WLAN trouble shooting services for their manufacture buildings in Woert (Germany). Dublin-Blackrock (Ireland) — A global diversified healthcare company, with 49,700 employees worldwide and with a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform the VoWLAN site survey in the Dublin corporate offices. Rieti (Italy) — An international leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing for more than 75 years continues their partnership with Advanced Networks. Baxter requests Advanced Networks engineers for a large WLAN site survey in their manufacturing site in Italy. Antwerp (Belgium) - MSC Belgium, a maritime shipping agency, as direct agents of the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) of Geneva, Switzerland requests Advanced Networks engineers for a WLAN site survey in the Antwerp HQ. Mons (Belgium) — CHU Ambroise Pare hospital requests Advanced Networks engineers to troubleshoot their existing WLAN network in the hospital. Brussels (Belgium) — Advanced Networks performs an 802.11n WLAN site survey for the biggest insurance company in Belgium. Overijssel (The Netherlands) — Advanced Networks is requested to perform WLAN site surveys for several depots of the public bus company in The Netherlands. Brussels (Belgium) — Distrigas, a Belgian company that is active in the natural gas Business requests Advanced Networks to perform Voice over WLAN site survey services. Brussels (Belgium) — Advanced Networks performs a Voice-over-WLAN802.11n site survey for a trusted market partner in insurance, asset management and banking products. Brussels (Belgium) — One of the leading Belgian Bank and Assurances holdings requests Advanced Networks to perform a WLAN 802.11N site survey in their head quarters in Brussels. Strassbourg (France) — The European Parliament selected Advanced Networks to perform an enormous WLAN site survey for all of their buildings in their Brussels and Strasbourg headquarters. This will is undoubtedly the largest and most complex WLAN site survey ever performed in Europe. Advanced Networks is the largest European wide WLAN site survey specialist and became the perfect professional partner for The European Parliament. More news to come... Popuvky (Czech) — Deceuninck, a leading international designer and manufacturer of high quality PVC systems for windows and doors, cladding & roofline, interior and garden applications, requests Advanced Networks' WLAN know-how for a WLAN Site Survey in their manufacturing site in Popuvky in Czech. Advanced Networks works very close with Deceuninck, providing WLAN Site Survey Services in European wide industrial environments. Brussels (Belgium) — The Military alliance of democratic states in Europe and North America requests Advanced Networks engineers to perform a WLAN site survey at the international HQ in Brussels. Dordrecht (The Netherlands) — Advanced Networks performs a Voice over WLAN site survey for the association "De Hoop GGZ" in The Netherlands. Brussels (Belgium) — VRT, the public Belgian Flemish Radio and Television company request Advanced Networks for WLAN Site Survey services in the main VRT buildings in Brussels. Advanced Networks also performs RF spectrum Analysis's to avoid interference from technical devices on the new WLAN network. Gent (Belgium) — UZ Gent Drug Research Center cooperates with Advanced Networks for WLAN Site Survey Services in their medical LABS in Gent. Arnhem (The Netherlands) — The public Bus transport company requests Advanced Networks to troubleshoot WLAN connection problems in their bus depot in Arnhem. Gevrey-Chambertin (France) —Tyco Electronics, a US based $10.3 billion global provider of engineered electronic components, forges ahead with their European wide WLAN support from Advanced Networks. This month Advanced Networks performed an industrial WLAN site survey for the electronics component giant in the manufacturing site of Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Marocchi Bolognia (Italy) — Tenneco, a US based $4,6 billion yearly revenue company and one of the world's leading designers, manufactures and distributors of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment market and aftermarket, engages with Advanced Networks for European wide WLAN Site Survey services. Advanced Networks recently performed a WLAN site survey for Tenneco in one of the manufacturing sites located in Marocchi Bolognia, Italy to provide Tenneco with a faultless WLAN design. Tenneco has will continue their close relationship with Advanced Networks for high-end, European wide, site survey services. Brussels (Belgium) — Carrefour Belgium requests Advanced Networks engineers to layout a complicating RF design that will accommodate the new self-scanning systems. Carrefour will launch a new self-scanning system in several of their stores throughout Belgium that will assist their clients through quicker check-outs. A maximum amount of WLAN availability is crucial in this deployment due to the amount of WLAN traffic as well as the number of self-scanning devices that will be concentrated in certain locations. Advanced Networks, through RF analysis, incorporate the existing Carrefour WLAN infrastructure into the new RF design to provide the maximum amount of WLAN capacity in the check-out areas. Brussels (Belgium) - Advanced Networks fulfills a troubleshooting job in a Hotel. Brussels (Belgium) — Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (UCL) cooperates with Advanced Networks to perform a Voice-over-WLAN site survey for UCL Hospital Brussels. Wavre ( Belgium) — GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the industry leaders, with an estimated seven per cent of the world's pharmaceutical market and with around 99,000 employees over 100 countries confirms the continuous relationship with Advanced Networks by requesting new Location Based Services Site Surveys for buildings in their main sites. Aalst (Belgium) — Dirk Raes Logistics - After previous cooperation, one of the leading European logistics and distribution service provider with subsidiaries in 12 European countries requests Advanced Networks once more for a new WLAN site survey in one of their distribution centers. Brussels (Belgium) — AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven integrated biopharmaceutical company who employ over 62,000 people worldwide, calls on Advanced Networks' WLAN Site Survey Services for their new main building in Brussels, Europe. Kortrijk (Belgium) — A major regional hospital requests Advanced Networks' hospital knowledge for a specialized Wireless LAN Site Survey for their new centralized buildings. Valenciennes (France) — Advanced Networks engineers perform a physical WLAN installation conform to the manufacturers WLAN and RF installation requirements for The European Railway Agency. Antwerp (Belgium) - A large automotive distributor requests Advanced Networks to perform a Silver Site Survey in one of their garages. Brussel (Belgium) - Advanced Networks is called to provide their knowledge in wireless technology in a troubleshooting job. Ghent (Belgium) - Advanced Networks preforms a Silver Standard Data 802.11 b/g Site Survey in the Public Library of Ghent. The aim of this project is to provide wireless internet access to library visitors. It will be an extension to the existing wired desktop computers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369805
__label__cc	0.744544	0.255456	For Your Care Join Advantia Work for Advantia Advantia Health Expands Nationally With Acquisition of Heartland Women’s Healthcare Rapidly growing Advantia Health adds 25 locations, 50 providers and 180,000 patients across Missouri and southern Illinois. ROSSLYN, Va., Feb 20, 2019 – Today, Advantia Health announced that it has acquired Heartland Women’s Healthcare, an OB-GYN practice with 25 locations across Missouri and southern Illinois. Heartland Women’s Healthcare will add 180,000 patients to Advantia’s patient base along with 50 doctors, nurse practitioners, and midwives. Heartland’s consumer focused approach provides patients with convenient ways to communicate with their care team, including a Patient Support Center open seven days a week, live online chat, and a 24/7 patient portal. Heartland is Advantia’s first expansion outside of the mid-Atlantic region. With its acquisition of Heartland, Advantia will continue to drive better outcomes, lower costs, and an improved experience for its consumers, particularly women. Advantia is focused on quality, care model innovation, and the use of technology to deliver empathetic, convenient and coordinated care. Advantia’s Women’s Health Hubs integrate OB-GYN services, mental health and wellness, lightweight primary care ensuring convenient access to meet a women’s health care needs through one location they already know and trust. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Schifano and his entire team at Heartland to our Advantia Health family and we are excited to take our first steps as we expand from a regional to national healthcare provider,” said Sean Glass, Founder and CEO of Advantia Health. “Heartland’s emphasis on providing quality, convenient care to consumers closely aligns with Advantia’s mission of a value-based approach to health care.” Heartland has paved the way in innovation, putting into use technologies and systems that have served the needs of women in the Midwest through digital services and other care innovations. With the Heartland acquisition, Advantia expands the number of providers to approximately 200 in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, and Virginia, and will serve nearly half a million patients. “Advantia Health is an outstanding match for Heartland,” said Dr. Michael Schifano, founder and managing partner of Heartland Women’s Healthcare. “We share the same vision for the future of women’s healthcare and this new partnership will allow us to continue to grow into the communities in need of a strong option for convenient, coordinated and quality care.” “At Advantia, we’re leading the way in value-based care that focuses on delivering the highest quality and improving outcomes for women and their families,” said Dr. Lisa Shah, Advantia’s Chief Medical Officer. “Heartland embodies our mission-driven approach and we’re excited to combine teams as we work together to enhance care delivery that we expect will set new industry standards for patients and providers alike.” This spring, Heartland will open a new 8,000 square-foot obstetrics and gynecology medical building in Wentzville, Missouri. The new building will provide up to 10 new jobs, 14 examination rooms, a 4D ultrasound theater, lab, and two procedure rooms. Due to open spring 2019, Heartland will add a 16,000 square foot medical building in Shiloh, Illinois on what is being called the Medical Mile. This building will accommodate up to 10 providers, 32 examination rooms, four ultrasound theaters, two labs, two procedure rooms and create approximately 20 jobs. “We are excited to join forces with Advantia and believe this new partnership will ensure we continue to deliver quality care and services to consumers,” said Dr. Schifano. “In our desire to grow and provide care to more women in the midwest, we were approached by many but none were the right fit until Advantia. They eclipsed the competition with a concerted vision for differentiation by embracing innovation to compassionately transcend healthcare for women and their families. Our united commitment, that of Advantia and Heartland, is to lead this transformation and not be just another provider of women’s healthcare.” Read more on PRNewswire Ethicspoint Hotline info@advantiahealth.com © 2019 Advantia Health, LLC	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369806
__label__cc	0.702886	0.297114	The newest We invite you to visit our booth at MiningWorld Russia 2019 Dear Colleagues! From April 23 to April 25, Alfa-Safety LLP participates in the international exhibition of machinery and equipment for mining, mineral processing and transportation of minerals MiningWorld Russia. We invite you to visit our stand S378 in Pavilion No. 1, Hall No. 3, Crocus Expo IEC, Myakinino Metro Station, Moscow. At the exhibition, our company will present: MINE SAFETY SOLUTIONS DRIVER FATIGUE MANAGEMENT LED LIGHTINGS SOLUTIONS Наши специалисты с удовольствием проконсультируют Вас и ответят на любые вопросы. Our specialists will be happy to advise you and answer any questions. Get a free e-ticket >> We are waiting for you at our stand from April 23 to April 25 at the Crocus Expo IEC! Congratulations on the holiday Nauryz! Alpha-Safety Company congratulates all Kazakhstanis on the occasion of Nauryz and wishes you on this spring day to step over the line to new goals and joyful events, to happy holidays and happy days, generous deeds and kind guests, leaving behind everything old and unnecessary, all bad and offensive. From the bottom of our hearts we wish you comfort in your homes, happiness and joy in your soul, tasty dishes on the table, good luck and good fun. Nauryz Meiramy құtty bolsyn! The project "Digital Mine" at Yakovlevsky GOK Yakovlevsky GOK introduces a tracking system, emergency notification and data transmission underground. The project “Digital Mine” will allow to position employees and equipment with an accuracy of up to 20 meters. Over 100 sensors, a Wi-Fi system and more than eight kilometers of optical fiber will be installed on all levels. The miners will receive Luch-4 headlamps with pagers to communicate with the dispatcher. As the technical director of Alpha-Safety LLP explained, the system is wireless, it works on power supplies that rarely need to be replaced. Allows you to collect the necessary information to account for the production indicators of the enterprise, to reduce them into single reports and documents. The specialists of the contractor’s company – Alpha-Safety LLP will install data transmission systems, data collection and tracking systems, install video surveillance, gas monitoring and dispatch systems. Video source: youtube channel of PAO "Severstal" "Vorkutaugol" in 2019 increases the volume of investment by 18%, to 6.2 billion rubles The amount of investments of JSC Vorkutaugol - one of the largest coal-mining companies in Russia, which are part of PJSC "Severstal" - in 2019 will be 6.2 billion rubles. Compared with 2018, the volume of investments increased by 18%. Most of the funds - 2.7 billion rubles - will be used to replace mining and coal preparation equipment, freight and passenger vehicles. For the construction of capital mine workings - 1.3 billion rubles. At the end of construction of the ventilation shaft number 4 of the Zapolyarnaya mine, the construction of the ventilation shaft number 4 of the Komsomolskaya mine and the reconstruction of railway bridges, the company will invest 1.6 billion rubles. The key project for the development of production with financing of 378 million rubles will be the acquisition and installation on the industrial site of the ventilation station No. 4 of the Zapolyarnaya mine of the modular degassing station. It will allow maintaining a safe aerogas environment in the mine, bringing to the surface the associated gas from the satellite beds. Also, Vorkutaugol will allocate 271 million rubles to the program to expand the functionality of the Strata security system. This will make it possible to deploy a high-performance system for transmitting information and controlling technological processes and mining equipment in the company's mines. “The main goal of the current investment program is to stabilize production. We strive for smooth operation with clearly predictable results. As always, considerable attention will be paid to security issues. Last year, we introduced the Strata multifunctional security system and set up its basic functions. Now we intend to go in the direction of automation, ”said Sergey Lihorpud, Director General of Vorkutaugol. #strata #ustkamenogorsk #kazakhstan #alphasafety #alphasafetyllp #vorkutaugol #russia #vorkuta Source photo: vorkutaugol.ru Posted by: Alexey Gorin Strata’s HazardAvert keeps safety on target Of all the technology developed over mining’s history for safety, and even more specifically the safety of workers performing tasks around heavy machinery on an everyday basis, one of the most recent is proximity detection systems. The still-rapidly evolving technology functions seamlessly in mines large or small, can be customized for any mine’s budget, and allows operations to focus on specific areas of concern. While the systems are still non-compulsory for some of the world’s operations, the decision of which system is best is no less vital. US-headquartered Strata, knowing what a crucial role proximity detection plays in everyday mining, has developed and enhanced its HazardAvert® system for both coal and hard rock mines, underground and surface operations. The system promotes safer work practices, increased safety awareness, accident prevention and greater overall production. Strata, founded in 1992, was first known for its secondary roof control technology, engineered to provide safer roof support. The company’s product portfolio has grown over the decades to include the best options in underground communication systems, emergency refuge alternatives and, of course, HazardAvert – one of the most popular and technologically advanced proximity system available to mines across the world. HazardAvert is an electromagnetic system for recognising both equipment and individual personnel in the ‘red zone’ field of operating machine. For vehicles that move between the surface and underground operations, HazardAvert offers continuous coverage without the need for user interaction. With vehicle-to-vehicle detection, all operators are warned of potential danger and with vehicle-to-pedestrian detection, both the vehicle operator and the pedestrian are warned simultaneously. There’s no doubt that proximity detection technology has changed accident prevention for the better and, the more effective the system, the greater the benefit. The Strata HazardAvert system prevents collisions and accidents by alerting machine operators and pedestrians of imminent dangers, and has the capability to interlock into machine controls for autonomous movement prevention and emergency braking. With close range, confined areas and machinery traveling in reverse all proven to have the highest rate of accidents; HazardAvert has been designed to excel in these environments. In today’s data-driven industry, nearly every element of a mining operation can be analysed and studied to offer education to a mine on how things can be improved. A part of ensuring long-term mine safety is learning from mistakes, HazardAvert has the ability to record and store interaction data. This includes alarms triggered, the individual(s) or vehicle(s) triggering them and the duration of time spent in direct danger. On demand, the system can produce reports for download and analysis, which can assist in both enforcing safe practices and new and refresher personnel training, and the logged data can be transformed into reports for measuring productivity, analyzing equipment operating status and maintenance patterns and even incident reporting. “Selecting a proximity detection and collision avoidance system for mining operations is an important decision,” according to Strata’s CEO, Mike Berube. “Operators want to know it will increase safety and remain robust long-term.” Berube adds that, when mines are working more safely and more efficiently, they also begin to be more productive. “In short, preventing accidents that create periods of downtime produces substantial savings. Costs for the HazardAvert system itself are quickly returned via greater uptime and activity, decreased insurance, legal and medical costs and less time and property lost. But most importantly, personnel safety is enhanced and highlighted.” For even more information on Strata’s HazardAvert system or to talk to a product specialist, please visit our website at www.strataworldwide.com Strata Worldwide is a leading global supplier of safety products, services and technologies for the mining communities. Its comprehensive line of products promotes greater safety across all types of mines and facilities, brings state-of-the-art solutions to customers and provides high quality customer support throughout the business process. https://www.alpha-safety.info/Hazardavert/ #strata #hazardavert #ustkamenogorsk #kazakhstan #alphasafety # alphasafetyllp #miningweekly # creamermediareporter From: «MINING WEEKLY» EDITED BY: CREAMER MEDIA REPORTER	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369807
__label__cc	0.69826	0.30174	The Case for Mars 12 October 2016 \| by Dave KA9JSV \| Share \| Tweet \| Leave a Comment (1) Interest in Space has changed radically since Apollo ended in 1973 and the Shuttle Fleet has been retired. Advances in Science through NASA have continued since then, but mostly from Low Earth Orbit, leaving only interplanetary probes and landers to perform the state-of-the-art observations at the great distances to the planets. Space communications are enjoyed by all Radio Operators’ with the rewards of exacting views of Mars, all the way to Pluto and well beyond. Human space travel beyond the Van Allen Belt stopped in 1973. Excursions to Lunar Soil…no more. Since its conception, NASA has drafted scores and volumes of plans for every conceivable mission possible from this planet. But only one plan stands out as most feasible in view of the pioneering spirit of offworld adventure… Going to MARS! Dr. Robert Zubrin, of Pioneer Astronautics, Lakewood Colorado has a vision that extends to colonizing the planet Mars. His radical approach surpasses NASA’s studies in “micro-gravity” since 1973 and in his words “..the purpose of spaceships is to actually travel across space and go to new worlds, not to hang out in space and observe the effects of doing so….” (circa 2003, US Senate Committee of Space Exploration) His Book, “Case for Mars” lays out the most suitable approach of a Mars Direct (or, Semi-Direct) Plan of going there. The Mars Society has established a number of MARS simulation stations on Earth called “Analog Stations.” Two of these, MDRS & FMARS are affordable platforms offering a “near-to experience” for future Martian dwellers, in the traditions Dr. Robert Zubrin’s Mars Direct Program. Since the first “Crew 1” of 2001, the Crews have displayed techniques for: Growing sustainable crops to survive Habitability & Water Reclamation Geodesics and Photogrammetry UAVs & Rovers …all this, with devices brought with them for the duration of their stay. What they lack is a realistic communications system to simulate the kinds of remote communications they would actually use on the planet. This article is a call to Hams to solicit help for the Mars Society in establishing some meaningful amateur radio between and around the camps. This help can either be radio work-groups or donations towards current state-of-the-art equipment & devices. Amateur Radio Has a lot to offer the Mars Society activities. If they adopt ham radio, then the licensing requirements would be mandatory for Crew Members and Mission Control. HF Frequencies could be used for making reports to Mission Control in Colorado, New Mexico or, in relaying reports between the other Analogues Stations. Getting their licenses reminds these operators the importance of their radio studies. It is a medium to use at all times, no matter which world they are on. The objective is to have BOTH Analogs & Mission Control “permanently equipped” with Communications, PCs, Sensors & hardware. Mission Control Radio Communication ( HF Med / High Power ) For “checking in” and reporting status of accomodations. Point-to-Point Communication ( VHF – Low Power ) Mars has no ionosphere, therefore line-of-sight radio is handled by GMRS or 2 Meter Simplex Modes. Further Distance coverage is handled by a Remote, solar-powered, Repeater Station(s). ( VHF / UHF – Low Power using APRS ) for Weather, Seismic Sensor, Tracking, EVA Suit & Health, power charge monitoring. Position Reporting ( VHF / UHF – Low Power using APRS) RDF, APRS and EPLRS Methods can be used because by the time man and women arrive on MARS, there will be a network of GPS-MARS satellites to support exploration. In addition Radio Direction Finding can be useful for Search & Rescue. Ground Penetrating Radar GPR ( UHF – 1 to 4 watts for depth data – VHF for data transfer ) Device mounted on Rover for high definition Tomography. OSCAR SATS [any or all available] ( VHF – 20 to 35 Watts ) Remote Satellite Dish Controller and Program for Orbital Predictions. Exercising the practice of tracking and piloting a Supply Ship to and from the surface. Power Management Monitoring ( VHF / UHF – Low Power ) Solar / Thermal / RTG Power Plants and Storage Arrays. Enhanced UAV ( VHF / UHF – Low Power) Ground Penetrating Radar. Geodesics – LIDAR and Photogrammetry. Seismic Sensor positioning. Packet Digipeating ( VHF simulating MARS networks) Wireless internet – Multi-node – Global coverage. Telemetry,Telemetry, Telemetry….it’s about telemetry. The variety of existing APRS formats can be used to provide the neural life-blood of information that lives are depending on. The objective is to use communications in a real-world environment to gain experience in day to day operations or emergencies 250 million miles away. MARS simulated inhabitants would gain experience In the face of failures & power outages, and make immediate and command decisions as needed to conserve power in low power modes – alternate frequencies – troubleshoot – make on-the-fly Repairs.Similarly, MARS Ground Control would learn to activate alternate Tracking and communications Stations as needed to address every conceivable combination of situations no exceptions – as lives are on the line. Communicating at such a remote and distant location, or in the protective cover of a Habitat or EVA Suit, is as important as the air they breathe. The Mars Society’s Analog Stations of Hanksville, Utah, and Devon Island, Northern Canadian Reaches have been established over 15 years at locations almost identical to the Martian terrain, but with air. Well over 1,000 Crew Members have dedicated their studies of alternate foods, longevity, geology, mapping, power generation, tomography, astronomy, terraforming, fuel production…. …anything ….everything humanly devised, to be put to the task here and, out there. Seen from their Crew Reports, there’s been limited use of telemetry, tracking and telecoms to date. University Teams who have introduced various hardware, have returned home with them and not left working systems behind to add to the stations. As such, the stations are relatively incomplete owing to the full spectrum of devices that are needed to make offworld procedures successful. In the future, with Ham Radio participation and assistance in setting up communications, telemetry and networks, it is possible to see these Habitats fully equipped with more state-of-the art devices permanently on hand at all the Analogs and Mission Control Centers with real-time techniques and real-world equipment. These Analogs and Simulatinos are not just practicing life on Mars for the sake of isolation. They are trying to replicate the full spectrum of conditions that would be involved in communicating with the distant world humans, and reporting their findings over these actual radio links. Using WiFi and the internet and our latest technology is not an accurate simulation. With Amateur Radio communications and links we would be practicing to be becoming proficient in the techniques involved in actually settling there. This is a good opportunity for ham radio Elmers participate and consider what could be used on Mars and then help in setting it up (as well as get new experimenters, and scientists into the hobby). Imagine how radio-quiet those first humans will find MARS to be. It will be like listening to the ether like Marconi first heard it on Earth a century ago, but without all the static and noise of lightning and thunderstorms. Maybe there are new noise sources on Mars or propagation possibilities as yet unexplored on Mars. Any ham radio made years ago still applies to the same Spectrum as devices do nowadays. The radio communications needs are not just those on the surface of Mars but also every component that could very well be used: enroute to – orbiting above – onto, or under the Surface of Mars. With the help of Hams, these Mars simulated stations on Earth can be much more than simple exercises in human isolation. The real-world experience with simple communications established from the ground up by the participants can be invaluable to learning about the experience of inhabiting a new world… Think about this opportunity to involve Ham radio in not only the future of planetary exploration but also in involving these active and enthusiastic experimenters into a life long pursuit of the joy of radio communications. Consider what you or your club can do to participate, or provide equipment donations that can be the instruments of success to this endeavor. The Mars Society is a nonprofit, and welcomes donations pertinent to their mission goals. Dave Duca, KA9JSV, is a special contributor to AmateurRadio.com and writes from Wisconsin, USA. One Response to “The Case for Mars” Richard KWøU: 13 October 2016 at 20:09 UTC Thanks for sharing. Keep the dream alive.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369809
__label__cc	0.647249	0.352751	Ambit Advertising and Public Relations 19 NW 5th Street F 954.524.8864 Post‐MSD Massacre Task Force Issues Initial Report and Recommendations on School and Community Public Safety Andrew Duffell, President and CEO of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, Recipient of 2017 Ultimate CEO Award Last Four Days to Enroll for Healthcare Coverage under Affordable Care Act Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace for 2018 Runs November 1 – December 15, 2017 6th Entrepreneur Summit to Feature Dozens of Successful Business Owners and Experts Mayor Emanuel Cuts Ribbon at J. Michael Fitzgerald Apartments Research Park at Florida Atlantic University’s Aerospace Technologies Group Receives Recognition from Gov. Scott South Florida Excavation BugFest-By-The-Sea Offers Fun Events for Divers and Non-divers Alike Florida Legislature Candidate Forum hosted by Broward League of Cities and Florida League of Cities FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Open enrollment to purchase healthcare insurance through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace kicks off on Wednesday, November 1 and runs for only 45 days through December 15, 2017. For people who enroll in a health insurance plan by the Dec. 15 deadline, coverage will begin on January 1, 2018. Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) has partnered with Hispanic Unity of Florida and the Urban League of Broward County to make it easy for individuals and families to sign up for medical coverage. Broward residents will receive assistance from certified Navigators in selecting and enrolling in one of the various health insurance plan options. “With the shorter enrollment period this year, we want to make sure no one misses the deadline to purchase or keep their insurance in 2018,” said Michael DeLucca, President and CEO of BRHPC. “Many people do not realize that, if their plan is not offered next year, they may not be automatically enrolled. We encourage people to contact us early to receive help. There is no cost to the applicant.” All plans under the Affordable Care Act cover essential health benefits: (1) ambulatory patient services; (2) emergency services; (3) hospitalization; (4) maternity and newborn care; (5) mental health and substance use disorder services including behavioral health treatment; (6) prescription drugs; (7) rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices; (8) laboratory services; (9) preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management; and (10) pediatric services, including oral and vision care. How much a consumer pays for insurance depends on last year’s income. In 2016, 77 percent of Broward County residents received cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act that lowered the cost of deductibles and copayments. Timing is critical because of this year’s shortened enrollment period. The tax penalty for not purchasing health insurance is 2.5 percent of total household income, or $695 per adult (whichever is greater) and $347.50 per child. The government collects these penalties through tax refunds on federal tax returns. BRHPC has certified navigators who can schedule appointments and assist with the enrollment process. The fastest/best way to secure health insurance is to make an appointment. ENROLLMENT SITES Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. 200 Oakwood Lane, Hollywood, FL 33020 Hispanic Unity of Florida 5840 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021 Urban League of Broward County 560 N.W. 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 Residents need to bring the following documentation to their appointment: Photo identification (driver’s license, government or school ID, passport) Employer and income information (pay stubs or W-2 forms) Naturalization or immigration documentation (for legal immigrants) Email Address (an account can be set up at the appointment) Additional suggestions: Policy numbers of current health plans (insurance card) Current doctors and insurance plans they accept, family health history Bring a list of questions and things to discuss; take notes during your visit. Bring someone with you to help if you need it. To learn how to enroll, or for more information, email www.brhpc.org or log onto www.brhpc.org/programs/navigator “The project described was supported by Funding Opportunity Number CMS-CA-NAV-15-001from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369810
__label__cc	0.598463	0.401537	24-APR-2018: Women?s Polytechnic organizes annual function ALIGARH April 24: The Aligarh Muslim University Women's Polytechnic organized its 29th annual function, along with the prize distribution ceremony to felicitate the winners of various programmes and events held throughout the year. Noted pediatrician and AMU Vice Chancellor?s wife, Dr Hameeda Tariq graced the occasion as chief guest, while Prof Badrul Hasan Khan, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology presided over the function. Addressing on the occasion, Dr Hameeda Tariq appreciated the versatility of talent displayed by the girl students in various areas. She said that together with hard word and technical knowledge, the polytechnic girls can attain self reliance and independence and help other women in society to achieve the goal of women empowerment. Earlier, presenting the annual report, Dr Salma Shaheen, Principal, Women?s Polytechnic, gave an overview of the achievements of students and the teaching staff, and highlighted the literary, cultural and sports activities held throughout the academic year. Ms Nimra Ahmad, Secretary, Poly Society and a student of second year Diploma in Engineering, welcomed the guests, while Dr Sheeba Kamal, Incharge, Poly Society proposed a vote of thanks. Dr Hamida Tariq giving the certificate at Womens Polytechnic function-	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369812
__label__cc	0.519851	0.480149	Skandia / Brunnberg & Forshed Arkitektkontor AB © Robin Hayes http://www.archdaily.com/89649/skandia-brunnberg-forshed-arkitektkontor-ab/ Architects: Brunnberg & Forshed Arkitektkontor AB Area Area of this architecture project Area: 35000.0 m² Photographs Photographs: Robin Hayes Text description provided by the architects. Skandia's new headquarters is located in an expanding part of central Stockholm. It establishes many companies, many new homes being built and its status is increasing rapidly. The building is located on a property where it originally was a very run down office building that was difficult to develop according to modern standards. The property owner chose to demolish and build a new office building for maximum flexibility and economy. In conjunction with the Skandia is currently several office buildings from the early 2000s with predominantly glazed facades. Our goal was to connect to the aesthetic, but with higher energy-efficiency and comfort for those who would work here. The choice fell on precast concrete, which then were plastered or covered with stone and glass. The Glass facade, facing Lindhagensgatan, has a screen print with a textile linen texture. The glass is mounted outside of the rough concrete. The effect is significantly three-dimensional. Other materials in the facade is black granite panels of laminated wood and white plaster. The interior of the building is organized around a large glazed atrium. In the atrium facing meeting room and communications assets. In this way the workplace is separated from the sound and feel calm and almost library-like. The ground floor is occupied by a meeting and conference venue with many varied meeting rooms and a large auditorium for 200 guests. A building with so many people in the function almost as a city and we have also planned the layout like that. With streets, squares and meeting places. The auditorium is as the town hall in the village. The office floor plans has an extremely efficient layout with plenty of rooms for meetings and project work. There are som separate office rooms but most emplyees work in landscapes. The building, which is rated "Green Building", was introduced in spring 2010. Address: Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden Brunnberg & Forshed Arkitektkontor AB Projects Built Projects Selected Projects Offices Office buildings DabasStockholmInstitutional ArchitectureOffice Buildings3D ModelingSweden Cite: "Skandia / Brunnberg & Forshed Arkitektkontor AB" 20 Nov 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/89649/skandia-brunnberg-forshed-arkitektkontor-ab/> ISSN 0719-8884 想阅读文章的中文版本吗? 斯堪地亚 / Brunnberg & Forshed Arkitektkontor AB	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369813
__label__wiki	0.861378	0.861378	Blume Family History Patricia Blume Bios Patricia Claire Blume 1931 - living Claire Bloom was born on February 15, 1931 in England. We know that Claire Bloom had been residing in England United Kingdom. Find records of Patricia Blume Find records of Patricia Patricia Claire Blume Biography With today's technology we are able to write and share our own history which lasts forever online. Our ancestors never had a chance to document their lives. This biography is dedicated to memorialize the life of Patricia Blume, honor her ancestry & genealogy, and her immediate Blume family. Patricia Blume was born on February 15, 1931 in England United Kingdom Latvin-Russian England United Kingdom Badminton, Cone, Central School of Dramatic Art Share some highlights of Patricia's personal life & organizations in which they participated. Patricia's average age compared to other Blume family members is unknown. The average age of a Blume family member is 72. Looking for a different Patricia Blume? View other bios of people named Patricia Blumes Claire Bloom Family Tree Patricia's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Blume family tree. Patricia's Family Add a parent Add a partner Add a child Add a sibling Patricia's Family Photos Photos and snapshots taken of Claire Bloom, her Blume family, and locations and places or events from her life. Patricia Claire Blume (stage name, Claire Bloom) Claire Bloom, (stage name, Claire Bloom) Patricia Claire Blume, (stage name, Claire Bloom) as Hedda Gabler Donald Madden Share Memories about Patricia What do you remember about Claire Bloom? Share your memories of special moments and stories you have heard about her. Or just leave a comment to show the world that Patricia is remembered. Mary Neeley Claire Bloom graciously helped me with my memorial page for my idol, Donald Madden. She generously took time to write a lovely tribute to him. Her kindness is a rarity and I am grateful for her help. Actor Donald Madden THOROUGHLY enjoyed working with her in "A Doll's House" and "Hedda Gabler". He felt their acting styles were similar, regimented and very disciplined. Oct 21, 2018 · Reply Patricia Blume Obituary Claire Bloom is alive according to our records and we do not know where she is currently residing, or this information is private. Other Records of Claire Bloom 1931 World Events Add Patricia's birthday or the date she died to see a list of historic events that occurred during Patricia's lifetime. Refresh the page for new events. In 1931, in the year that Claire Bloom was born, on May 1st, the Empire State Building opened in New York City. At 1,454 feet (including the roof and antenna), it was the tallest building in the world until the World Trade Center's North Tower was built in 1970. (It is now the 34th tallest.) Opening at the beginning of the Great Depression, most of the offices in the Empire State Building remained unoccupied for years and the observation deck was an equal source of revenue and kept the building profitable. In 1959, on January 3rd, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States and the first state not a part of the contiguous United States. The flag was changed to display 49 stars. In 1960, on May 1st, an American CIA U-2 spy plane, piloted by Francis Gary Powers, was shot down by a surface-to-air missile over the Soviet Union. Powers ejected and survived but was captured. The U.S. claimed that the U-2 was a "weather plane" but Powers was convicted in the Soviet Union of espionage. He was released in 1962 after 1 year, 9 months and 10 days in prison. In 1974, on August 9th, Gerald R. Ford became the 38th President of the United States. He had been Vice President for 8 months when he became President due to the resignation of President Nixon. In 1990, on April 24th, the Hubble telescope was launched into space after long delays due to the Challenger explosion. An optical flaw was found within weeks of launch but was fixed within three years. The discoveries made possible by the Hubble have contributed to scientists' understanding of the universe. Other Blumes Gregory Rome Blume Born: Apr 16, 1953 Patricia Elliott 1938 - Dec 20, 2015 Elva Irene McMillan William Langdon Edwards Robert Langdon Edwards 1838 - Feb 19, 1896 Elizabeth Edwards ( Hills 1841 - Dec 7, 1936 Charles Langdon Edwards 1863 - December 1889 Marilyn Lois (Summers) Wilburn Georgianna (Cliffe) VanDressar Lionel Ryes Sr. Mr Ronald Ryes Mr Lori Wayne Homer A Rushing Iva Pearl (Goldman) Rushing Eleanor Beth (Smith) Rushing Oct 19, 1942 - Nov 24, 2010 Geri Ann (Schroeder) Cayer Wautoma, WI, United States Mildred (Neubauer) Schroeder Kenneth George Schroeder Jr. Robert Allan Cayer Born: Sep 5, 1970 Amber Marie Cayer Angela Rae (Schroeder) Daughety The Art of Photography Has Changed Through The Centuries Taking photos wasn’t as easy then as it is today. People couldn’t just take selfies on a whim, and not just anybody could take a photo. Expensive heavy machinery and slow technology required... The Most Exciting 2 Minutes in Sports - The Kentucky Derby On the first Saturday of every May we have a day of horse racing, mint juleps, wonderful (and often extravagant) hats, spectators singing “My Old Kentucky Home” - and the chance to win big... Images of Powerful Women "It's not easy being green" - Kermit the frog. We could just as well say it's not easy being a woman, at least a woman in the past. International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social,... D-Day, World War II: June 6 1944 With Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, World War 2 began. The United States didn't enter the war until 1941, when Japan (Germany's ally) bombed Pearl Harbor. But from 1939 on,... Success Stories from Biographies like Claire Bloom	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369817
__label__cc	0.618939	0.381061	Spanish Analysis of Prognostic Impact of MRD-Negative Status in Multiple Myeloma By Matthew Stenger Posted: 5/31/2017 9:50:06 AM In patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, complete response without MRD-negative status was not associated with improved outcomes vs a near-complete or partial response. MRD-negative status was associated with improved progression-free and overall survival vs complete response without MRD-negative status. A pooled analysis of three PETHEMA/GEM studies has shown that minimum residual disease (MRD)-negative status after induction therapy is more prognostic of favorable outcome than complete response alone in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The findings were reported by Lahuerta et al in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study included data from 609 patients from 2 GEM studies in transplant-eligible disease and 1 study in fit elderly patients who had MRD assessment at 9 months after study enrollment. Median follow-up of the pooled population was 71 months. Impact of MRD-Negative Status Neither median progression-free survival nor median overall survival differed among patients with complete response without MRD-negative status (27 and 59 months), those with a near-complete response (27 and 64 months) or those with a partial response (29 and 65 months). MRD-negative status was associated with prolonged progression-free survival (median = 63 months, P < .001) and overall survival (median not reached, P < .001) vs complete response without MRD-negative status overall and among subgroups according to prior transplantation, disease stage, and cytogenetics. Among all patients with a complete response (irrespective of MRD status), hazard ratios were 0.67 for progression-free survival and 0.58 for overall survival compared with patients without a complete response, whereas respective hazard ratios were 0.42 and 0.33 for all patients with MRD-negative vs -positive status (all P < .001). Achievement of a complete response had no significant effect on outcome in patients with high-risk cytogenetics, whereas MRD-negative patients with high-risk cytogenetics (n = 25) had prolonged progression-free survival (median = 38 vs 14 months, P < .001) and overall survival (median = 128 vs 26 months, P < .001) compared with MRD-positive patients (n = 35). The investigators concluded: “Our results demonstrate that MRD-negative status surpasses the prognostic value of [complete response] achievement for [progression-free and overall survival] across the disease spectrum, regardless of the type of treatment or patient risk group. MRD negativity should be considered as one of the most relevant end points for transplant-eligible and elderly fit patients with [multiple myeloma].” The study was supported by the Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red-Area de Oncologia-del Instituto de Salud Carlos III and others. Jesus F. San-Miguel, MD, PhD, of Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Centro de Investigacion Medica Aplicada, Pamplona, is the corresponding author of the Journal of Clinical Oncology article. The content in this post has not been reviewed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®) and does not necessarily reflect the ideas and opinions of ASCO®.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369825
__label__cc	0.705206	0.294794	Outcomes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Studies Examine Relative Merits, Cost-Effectiveness By Caroline Helwick David Chan, MD C. Daniel Mullins, PhD Treating Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Targeted biologic agents have improved long-term outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer, but debate continues as to their relative efficacy and proper sequencing. At the 2014 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, a number of studies attempted to answer these questions by interrogating the clinical trial databases to assess not only efficacy, but “value.” A summary of their key findings is reported here. Relative Merits of Targeted Agents “Biologic therapies used in treating metastatic colorectal cancer are expensive, and debate continues about their ideal place in the therapeutic pathway. Individual trials inconsistently show their potential to improve outcomes. A meta-analysis was therefore performed to assess the impact in patients progressing after first-line therapy,” said David Chan, MD, of the Royal North Shore Hospital in St. Leonards, Australia. Dr. Chan and colleagues evaluated the value of agents targeting the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) beyond the first-line setting by identifying trials comparing standard treatment to chemotherapy plus a biologic agent.1 They used several established databases as well as The Cochrane Library, proceedings of major oncology meetings, and unpublished data on trials of EGFR inhibitors (cetuximab [Erbitux], panitumumab [Vectibix]), VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (regorafenib [Stivarga]), anti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies (bevacizumab [Avastin]), and VEGF Trap (ziv-aflibercept [Zaltrap]). The key results were as follows: All of the targeted drug classes improve progression-free survival and increase response rates in relapsed/refractory metastatic colorectal cancer. Bevacizumab and aflibercept are also associated with improved overall survival (as one class, hazard ratio [HR] = 0.79; P < .00001). EGFR inhibitors as single agents or combined with chemotherapy, as well as regorafenib, have less certain effects on overall survival in random-effects modeling, likely due to crossover in some trials. Recent data regarding extended RAS testing may alter the results for cetuximab and panitumumab. All classes increased grade 3/4 toxicity (more than twofold), but not grade 5 toxicity. EGFR Inhibitors vs Bevacizumab The FIRE-3 trial compared cetuximab and bevacizumab, showing improved overall survival, but not progression-free survival, with cetuximab.2 A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of first-line treatment, presented by Alexander Kumachev, MSc, BSc (Hons), a medical student at the University of Toronto, compared these agents and found that the results depended on the method of analysis.3 For their evaluation of 15 randomized trials involving 6,960 patients, the researchers used Bayesian pairwise and network meta-analyses to estimate the direct, indirect, and combined progression-free and overall survival hazard ratios comparing EGFR inhibitors to bevacizumab. The direct pairwise analysis evaluated two trials—FIRE-3, which compared bevacizumab and cetuximab, and PEAK, which compared bevacizumab and panitumumab. In this analysis, the hazard ratio for progression-free survival was 1.00, while the hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.76 in favor of EGFR inhibitors. The investigators combined this direct comparison with the indirect comparisons (13 trials of biologic vs chemotherapy alone) and the network meta-analysis (15 trials) and found the overall progression-free survival hazard ratio to be 1.10, a trend favoring bevacizumab. The hazard ratio for overall survival was 0.95, indicating no difference, ie, no overall survival benefit for the EGFR inhibitors. “The results of direct pairwise meta-analysis, dominated by FIRE-3, suggested that EGFR inhibitors improved overall survival, without progression-free survival benefits, when compared to bevacizumab,” Mr. Kumachev noted. “However, the results from indirect or combined network meta-analyses, synthesizing all relevant data from the existing literature, did not confirm those findings,” he added. “The findings of FIRE-3 may be due to chance or trial-specific reasons,” Mr. Kumachev suggested. “The results of the upcoming [Cancer and Leukemia Group B] (CALGB) 80405 trial will provide further direct evidence to help refine these estimates.” Benefit Beyond Second Line? Proceeding from first-line to second-line treatment with a chemotherapy regimen plus biologic significantly prolongs survival (HR = 0.659; P < .001) and colon cancer–specific survival (HR = 0.614; P < .001) in elderly patients, but treating beyond the second line does not. The findings are based on data from 5,129 metastatic colorectal cancer patients in the SEER-Medicare database, diagnosed between 2003 and 2007, prior to the advent of newer third-line agents.4 Investigators from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, conducted this large analysis and found that untreated patients had an adjusted median survival time of 6.8 months, but each line of chemotherapy/biologic led to longer survival: 11.9 months, 23.2 months, and 26.4 months for first-line treatment only, second-line treatment, and subsequent treatments, respectively. The respective colon cancer–specific mortality hazard ratios were 0.637, 0.398, and 0.364 (P < .001), in the study led by Nader N. Hanna, MD, of the University of Maryland team. In an interview, senior author C. Daniel Mullins, PhD, questioned whether additional survival benefits of fewer than 3 months in elderly patients warrants the use of expensive new drugs. “Either the third-line treatment is not worth the cost, or we need new third-line regimens, because historically we are not deriving a survival benefit,” he said. “Insurers will soon be passing along accountability not just to patients but to physician groups, and physicians will start asking, ‘Are we shifting survival enough to make third- and fourth-line regimens worth it?’” he continued. Importance of First-Line Therapy Dr. Mullins also led a study that evaluated the options recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and found that “real-world survival benefits” of second-line treatments varied greatly, depending upon the first-line regimen, and so did cost-effectiveness.5 The study identified 3,211 patients at least 66 years old diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer between 2003 and 2009. Compared to patients who received first-line treatment, those who went on to receive second-line treatment lived longer, but the additional gain varied by the type of first-line regimen. Additional days associated with second-line treatment, according to their first-line therapy, were 172 for fluorouracil (5-FU)/leucovorin, 126 for oxaliplatin, 210 for irinotecan, and 220 for “others,” which included irinotecan/oxaliplatin or a biologic agent without oxaliplatin or irinotecan. Cost also varied. Patients who received irinotecan/oxaliplatin or biologics without first receiving oxaliplatin or irinotecan gained higher survival benefits from further treatment, at a relatively lower cost. The highest incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of second-line treatment was for oxaliplatin in the first-line setting ($247,799), and the lowest was for “other” regimens ($92,422). “Increasingly, the value proposition is something the health-care system is struggling with. Our paper broadens the discussion to show that it’s not as simple as asking whether we pay for second- or third-line treatment in the elderly patient, because the value of that second line is clinically interdependent on the first line,” Dr. Mullins explained. “From the study, it appears that patients initially treated with more aggressive regimens (not just 5-FU/leucovorin) derive greater value from their second line of treatment than those treated less aggressively. While at this point, it’s hypothesis-generating only, this could challenge the way we historically treat the elderly, which is with a bias toward very simple regimens,” he suggested. n Disclosure: Dr. Chan has received a travel grant from Amgen. Mr. Kumachev and Dr. Mullins reported no potential conflicts of interest. ■ 1. Chan D, Segelov E, Shapiro J, et al: Meta-analysis of outcomes of VEGF and EGFR targeted biological therapy in relapsed metastatic colorectal cancer. 2014 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Abstract 534. Presented January 18, 2014. 2. Heinemann V, von Weikersthal LF, Decker T, et al: Randomized comparison of FOLFIRI plus cetuximab versus FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab as first-line treatment of KRAS-wildtype metastatic colorectal cancer: German AIO study KRK-0306 (FIRE-3). 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting. Abstract LBA3506. Presented June 1, 2013. 3. Kumachev A, Yan M, Berry SR, et al: A comparison of biologics in first-line advanced colorectal cancer: A Bayesian network meta-analysis of EGFR inhibitors and bevacizumab. 2014 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Abstract 543. Presented January 18, 2014. 4. Hanna N, Woods C, Zheng Z, et al: Survival benefit associated with the number of chemotherapy/biologic treatment lines in 5,129 metastatic colon cancer patients. 2014 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Abstract 559. Presented January 18, 2014. 5. Mullins CD, Woldemichael A, Zheng Z, et al: Does first-line treatment impact the cost-effectiveness of second-line treatment for elderly metastatic colon cancer patients? 2014 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Abstract 585. Presented January 18, 2014. Entrectinib in Advanced or Metastatic NTRK Fusion–Positive Solid Tumors Catherine M. Diefenbach, MD, on Follicular Lymphoma: Polatuzumab Vedotin Plus Obinutuzumab/Lenalidomide Paolo A. Ascierto, MD, on Melanoma: Results From CheckMate 238 on Adjuvant Nivolumab vs Ipilimumab Nicholas C. Turner, MD, PhD, on ctDNA Testing to Direct Targeted Therapies in Advanced Breast Cancer Solange Peters, MD, PhD, on NSCLC: CheckMate 227 Trial of Nivolumab/Ipilimumab vs Chemotherapy Ariella B. Hanker, PhD, on Therapeutic Implications of HER2 and HER3 Mutations in Breast Cancer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369827
__label__cc	0.731287	0.268713	Asetek to Showcase Liquid Cooling Technology for AI and HPC at SC18 Tweet Tuesday, November 6, 2018 San Jose, Calif. – November 6, 2018– Asetek, the leader in flexible, reliable and proven liquid cooling for high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), announced it will showcase its latest heat rejection technologies in booth #2233 at Supercomputing 2018 (SC18). Also on display will be Intel® Compute Modules that include Asetek direct-to-chip (D2C) liquid cooling technology, validated and factory installed by Intel. Density and interconnect optimization is key to obtaining the computational power needed for HPC and the quickly evolving AI, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) disciplines. With applications emerging to solve a range of challenges, these systems can have a diverse set of requirements when considering heat dissipation solutions. The pervasive nature of these applications means demand for these sophisticated cooling solutions is showing up in both liquid-cooled and more traditional air-cooled data centers. To address the opportunity emerging at air-cooled data centers, Asetek has used its industry proven experience in liquid cooling to develop a high-performance liquid assisted air cooling (LAAC) solution that is plug & play and cost efficient. Asetek will display its new InRackLAAC™ solution for air-cooled data centers. InRackLAAC enables extreme performance at high densities, allowing data centers to have a targeted deployment of liquid cooling for high-density nodes without the need to change the existing facility infrastructure. For fully liquid-cooled data centers, Asetek will have on display its latest rack level heat rejection solution, the 4U InRackCDU™, capable of rejecting up to 80kW per rack to facilities water. Asetek is the only liquid cooling solution validated and factory installed by Intel. The Intel® Compute Modules for both Xeon® and Xeon® Phi™ CPUs will be on display in Asetek’s booth, including: The Intel Compute Module HNS2600BP Family features Intel Xeon Scalable Processors with Asetek Direct-to-Chip (D2C) liquid-cooling. The Intel Compute Module HNS7200APRL features Intel Xeon Phi Processors with Liquid to Air Assisted (LAAC) technology. Asetek holds a prominent position in the June 2018 TOP500 and Green500 lists, with its industry leading liquid cooling technology deployed in 11 HPC installations located across North America, Asia and Europe, nine of which were in the TOP200 list of the fastest supercomputers in the world. Several of the latest density optimized servers from Asetek OEM partners will also be on display in Asetek’s booth. “Maximizing performance and density is key for both AI and HPC installations and is now true for both air-cooled and liquid-cooled data centers. We’ve sought to solve the related heat challenges by providing flexible, reliable and proven liquid cooling solutions,” said John Hamill, Chief Operating Officer at Asetek. “Now enterprises and hyperscalers have a choice of exploiting the plug & play convenience of our high-performance liquid assisted air cooling solution – InRackLAAC – or the extreme performance, quality and reliability of our full-blown liquid cooling solution – InRackCDU.” SC18 will be held November 12-15 in Dallas, Texas. To request a meeting with Asetek’s engineering and sales team please visit www.asetek.com/SC18/.Otherwise, please stop by booth #2233 at SC18. To learn more about Asetek liquid cooling, please visit www.asetek.com. Asetek is the global leader in liquid cooling solutions for data centers, servers and PCs. Founded in 2000, Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in the U.S., Europe, China and Taiwan. Asetek is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ASETEK.OL). Margo Westfall Asetek Sr. Marketing Manager +1 408 644.5616 mwe@asetek.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369828
__label__cc	0.73033	0.26967	Prostatitis Home What is Prostatitis? Types of Prostatitis? Causes of Prostatitis Symptoms of Prostatitis Diagnosis of Prostatitis Treatment of Prostatitis Conventional Treatment Homeopathy for Prostate Diseases All About Prostatitis Prostatitis Homeopathic Medicines Prostatitis Treatment Guide Prostatitis Case Studies Prostatitis Testimonials Homeopathic and Constitutional Approach to Prostatitis & Benign Prostate Enlargement The system of homeopathic medicine has a promising role to offer for the treatment of various diseases associated with prostate gland, inclusive of all its variants. Homeopathy, a branch of alternative medicines, can address the majority of these problems effectively, gently and without using a knife. The homeopathic approach towards prostate diseases: The unique feature of Homeopathy philosophy is that Homeopathy aims at treating the patient who is diseased rather than merely treating the diseased organs of the patient. 'Treat the patient, not the disease' is a dictum practiced by homeopaths over 200 years. This simply means that the disease should not be treated superficially as if it is an independent entity in the body. Instead, it is perceived that every disease is a result of the dysfunction of the whole body, as every system in the human body is interlinked. When we approach the patient with the idea of 'treating the patient and not the disease,' it is important to note that the disease gets automatically treated when the 'patient as a whole' is treated. This holds true for prostate diseases also. Whether it is prostatitis or prostate enlargement Homeopathy perceives this as a total affliction of body and not of the prostate gland alone. The basic approach in homeopathy is to evaluate the diseases of the prostate in its whole extent, whereby a lot of emphasis is given to the patient as a whole besides minutely studying various aspects of the prostate disorders. This is called as a totalistic approach. Moreover, homeopathy firmly believes in enhancing body's own curative power to maintain the healthy status. The homeopathic approach is to enhance body's own healing capacity so that the deep-rooted maladies can be removed from the roots. Constitutional approach: As per the classical homeopathy, we believe in constitutional prescribing. It can be easily perceived that no two individuals are identical. Out physique, emotions, lifestyles vary so much from one another. Same holds true for the disease. Everybody experiences the same disease in different ways. This calls for an individual case study in every case of the Prostate disease. There is no single specific remedy for all the cases of Prostate disorders. To make it simple Homeopathy provides a tailor-made solution to suit one's unique constitution. What is the Constitutional Approach? What we understand by the Constitutional Approach in homeopathy is nothing but analysis and evaluation of various factors affecting the human constitution to determine the disease diagnosis and the exact treatment in turn. Every case of prostate malady calls for a study of the patient's constitution, which includes various aspects of his physical ailments as well as the in-depth study of the mental sphere, such as emotions, psychosocial background, and behavior and personality pattern. Homeopathy case analysis for Prostate disorders: Every patient with the Prostate disease is evaluated as an individual case and treated as such. While making the case analysis of patient having prostate affliction patient's minute of the details about the presenting complaints are noted carefully, as regard to the severity of pain, various urinary complaints, associated complaints, triggering factors, the extent of enlargement of the gland or elevations in PSA levels of blood, etc. Besides, a greater deal of emphasis is given to patient's individual features such as eating habits, food preference, thermal attributes, and sleep pattern. The study of the patient's mental and emotional spheres is conducted meaningfully. Furthermore, patient's history of past diseases and that of the family diseases is understood to know the miasmatic background of the patient. Role of Homeopathy medicines: After putting all the vital information together, and fine evaluation process carried out, an individualist medicine is determined. This constitutional medicine, which when administered in the correct dose treats the patient at an inner level and brings about harmony at the constitutional level. In patients of prostatitis, the Homeopathy medicines help reduce the inflammation of the gland and surrounding structures. The pain associated with this condition usually subsides with Homeopathic medication. In cases of acute prostatitis, Homeopathy can be the best substitute for antibiotics. Moreover, problems of 'resistance of bacteria' as faced by antibiotic do not exist with Homeopathy This is because Homeopathy rather than killing bacteria by itself enhances body's own immunity so that body can kill bacteria. In cases of non-infectious chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia where the exact cause cannot be pinpointed Homeopathy has definitely upper hand over the conventional mode of treatment. With recent advances, these conditions are believed to be allergic or autoimmune in nature. As Homeopathy can bring deviations of immune system back to normalcy, the problem is taken care of without suppressing body's defense system, as done by conventional immunosuppressive drugs. Moreover, Homeopathy truly understands role of psyche at the root of various conditions including prostatitis. The rightly chosen Homeopathic medicine makes an individual emotionally stronger to bear the stress of life more positively. In cases of BPH decades-long notion is to remove the gland. However, Homeopathy can treat these problems gently effectively without using a knife. As now perceived BPH is thought to be related to aging process and hormonal deviations associated with it. Homeopathy, which works at deep, constitutional level, brings back these deviations to normal, thus preventing further enlargement. To a certain extent, it can shrink the enlarged gland. Moreover, relief of symptoms associated with urinary problems obtained with Homeopathy is without the side effects of surgery. There is an important consideration while starting treatment for prostate cancer in early lesions, which are entirely asymptomatic and discovered incidentally. Many of these patients may be very old and the treatment if too radical could have possibly more side effects and risks, which could outweigh the possible benefits the patient would derive from it. It is possible to manage such cases efficiently with Homeopathy Moreover Homeopathy can be the best option to produce a palliative treatment. Homeopathy medicines: There are over 3000 medicines in homeopathy used for a range of problems. About twenty or more are often indicated for the cases of prostate disorders. It should be noted that there is no single specific medicine for prostate diseases. For every individual medicine is selected on the basis of constitutional approach. To know more about Homeopathy medicines click here >>> Homeopathy Medicines for Prostatitis The scope of homeopathic treatment in BPH There is the good scope for improvement of the symptoms with Homeopathic treatment in the following cases of BEP: How to get started with the treatment? 01 Homeopathy is very effective in all stages and variants of prostate diseases. 02 It is possible to manage prostatic enlargement with Homeopathy rather than undergoing surgery. 03In chronic prostatitis and prostatodynia Homeopathy can be the best substitute for conventional treatment. 04 Considering the old age at which prostate cancer is diagnosed and potentially harmful effect of conventional aggressive treatment, Homeopathy can be the best possible palliative treatment. 05 It may be taken along with traditional medicines prescribed by a physician. 06 It helps arrest further progress of the disease and hence deterioration caused by the disease. 07 It significantly helps to reduce the relapse and recurrence of the condition. It treats the disease from the root and not merely superficially. 08 It is absolutely safe, harmless, and non-toxic. It does not interfere with other medicines. 09 Duration of Homeopathy treatment varies from person to person and depends on the extent of the disease, since how long the patient has the problem, general state of health of the patient, size of the gland etc. Self-care: Drink plenty of water. But, avoid driking more water after 6 pm. Limit or avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods Urinate at regular intervals. If you're a cyclist, use a "split" bicycle seat, which reduces the pressure on your prostate. Cases in which the residual urine is usually less than 90 to 100 ml Cases in which the weight of the prostate gland is not more than 60-70 gms Cases in which malignancy of the prostate gland has been ruled out Dr Shah's online treatment works on simple 3 steps. Please click here for more details. An AAS Officer Got Relief From Prostatitis With Homeopathy At Life Force A 51-year-old gentleman, Mr. S.K.A. (PIN: 37076) took online treatment for his long-standing problem of Prostatitis from Life Force Homeopathy on 8th June 2018. In his case history... BARC Scientist Finds Complete Relief From His Prostatitis With Homeopathy At Life Force A 46-year-old scientist working in BARC, Mr. K.D. (PIN: 9093) visited our clinic on 12th April 2017 for the treatment of Prostatitis. He presented with recurring urinary tract infe... 95% Recovery From Prostatitis Found With Homeopathy At Life Force A 56-years-old male patient from Andhra Pradesh, Mr. R.N (PIN: 16899) had started online treatment on 6th September 2011 for his Prostatitis. He had grade 2 prostate... Mr. V. N. K., Mumbai, India I had been diagnosed as having Benign Enlargement of Prostate and had been very disturbed due to my symptoms. I had even stopped socialising on account of the same. I started Homeo... 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__label__cc	0.746734	0.253266	Block chain project ideas Cryptocurrency assignment help Today, cryptocurrency has become a global phenomenon which is known to most of the people across the globe. In 2019, you won’t find a single major bank, a prominent accounting company or a government of a successful nation that hasn’t researched on cryptocurrencies and published a paper on the same. Yet, an overwhelming majority of us don’t have the basic understanding of its fundamentals or have very limited knowledge about bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency. Are you counting yourself in? No worries! Assignmenthelp.net is here at your service. Come, walk with our finance experts through the whole story of cryptocurrencies. We will begin with some quick definitions of the terms. A cryptocurrency is a digital means of exchange that uses encryption systems to govern the creation of monetary units and to validate the transfer of funds. The most renowned cryptocurrency is Bitcoin for which blockchain technology was basically invented. Blockchain is a technology that allows the presence of cryptocurrency. If you have any questions or need any assistance in understanding cryptocurrencies and its related terms, please feel reach out to us and one of our finance experts will happily assist you. Wondering where and how did Cryptocurrencies originate? Well, here is a brief history of cryptocurrencies... Most of you must have heard about cryptocurrency when you happened to come across the first cryptocurrency- Bitcoin. Satoshi Nakamoto, is the mysterious inventor of Bitcoins. He created the world's first viable cryptocurrency. Satoshi Nakamoto published a whitepaper titled – ‘A decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash system’, which went live as an open-source project and the project was known as Bitcoin. It was the first example of a functional cryptocurrency. After then thousands of more cryptocurrencies have evolved. This has led to a booming industry established trading these currencies. Here is something interesting for you to know: It is known to very few people that cryptocurrencies evolved as a side product of another invention with different intentions. Satoshi Nakamoto never had any intentions to invent a virtual currency. Satoshi just tried to make a digital cash system but without a central entity, like the Peer-to-Peer network for sharing files and data. So, who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Satoshi Nakamoto is the creator, inventor, founder of bitcoin. Well, it is a pseudonym, no one really knows who this person actually is. Satoshi has more than enough bitcoins to flood the market, crash its value and make it worthless. Furthermore, he holds a huge influence to influence the future of bitcoins and direct the potential implications of cryptocurrencies as a whole. Reasons behind Satoshi Nakamoto being Anonymous: The following reasons can be considered for the non-disclosure of Satoshi’s real identity: One is of course privacy. As bitcoin has become much of a global phenomenon, the inventor of bitcoin will garner a whole lot of attention from the media as well as from the governments. You must have already guessed the second reason. Yes, it is safety. It can be concluded that Satoshi and maybe a few other individuals possess the majority of the millions worth of bitcoins and thus they have the threat of becoming easy targets of criminals. Therefore, remaining anonymous is perhaps the best way for Satoshi to restraint exposure to the outside world. What do you need to know about cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency is a digital asset that can be traded. It can be referred to as a digital form of money, which is developed on blockchain technology and which exclusively subsists online. Cryptocurrencies are named so as they employ cryptography to authenticate and protect transactions. Presently, there are more than one thousand different cryptocurrencies across the globe and numerous people see cryptocurrencies as vital for a brighter future economy. Jan Lansky has stated the following six conditions for a system to be a cryptocurrency: The system doesn’t require any central authority. It has the capability to maintain its state through a distributed consensus. The system keeps an overall record of cryptocurrency units and their holders. The system defines if there can be a creation of new cryptocurrency units and if yes, it must define the circumstances for their creation and methods to determine the owners of those new cryptocurrency units. Cryptography must be used for the determination of cryptocurrency owners. The system permits transactions to take place even when the ownership of the cryptographic unit changes. When an entity proves to be the current owner of a unit, then and only then, their transaction statement will be issued. The system must perform only one transaction instruction at a time, even if two simultaneous instructions are given by the participants of the network interface. Most popular cryptocurrencies these days are: Cryptocurrencies work just like the fiat currencies that we use in our regular lives. They can be used to make payments for goods and services. In the earlier times, the number of companies which accepted cryptocurrencies was extremely limited. As people are being more aware, cryptocurrencies are becoming more mainstream. As the most well-known cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, it is the most widely used cryptocurrency all across the globe. However, organizations have now started to see the limitations of accepting Bitcoin payments only and because of this, they have started to explore other cryptocurrencies too. Cryptocurrency has the following subsets: Crypto token Crypto tokens are a unique type of virtual currency tokens that subsist on their own individual blockchains and represent an asset. For instance, A can have a crypto token that represents X number of customer loyalty points on a blockchain that manages such details for a retail chain. There can be another crypto token that gives a right to the token holder to view ten hours of live streaming content on a blockchain that shares videos. There can be yet another crypto token that may represent another cryptocurrency, for example, a token being equal to 15 bitcoins on a specific blockchain. Crypto tokens can be traded and transferred amongst the participants of a particular blockchain. In essence, crypto tokens work on top of a blockchain which acts as a medium for creating and executing decentralized apps and smart contracts, wherein the tokens are applied to facilitate the transactions. Altcoins are the massive number of alternative cryptocurrencies that came into existence after the immense success gained by Bitcoin. The term literally refers to alternative coins i.e. virtual currency besides bitcoins. They were introduced as better substitutes of bitcoin claiming to overshadow some of the other drawbacks of bitcoin. Common examples of altcoins are Auroracoin, Litecoin, Peercoin, Namecoin, Bitcoin Cash and Dogecoin. All of them gained some level of success, but none managed to get popularity akin to bitcoin. Altcoins their own dedicated blockchains and are mainly used as a medium for making digital payments. As bitcoin became a massive hit all around the world, a number of companies unveiled these altcoins. Here is a brief look at few of them: Litecoin – Litecoin is considered to be the leading rival of Bitcoin. Litecoin is designed for faster processing of smaller transactions. According to its founder Charles Lee Litecoin is “a coin that is silver to Bitcoin’s gold”. Litecoin doesn’t need a heavy computer horsepower for its mining, a normal desktop computer does its job. What makes Litecoin an advanced version of bitcoin? Here is your answer: The maximum limit of Litecoin is four times that of Bitcoin i.e. 84 million. Litecoin has a transaction processing time of about one-fourth that of Bitcoin i.e. 2.5 minutes. Ripple – Chris Larsen’s company OpenCoin, found Ripple in 2012. Very much like bitcoin, ripple serves both as a currency and a payment system. But unlike Bitcoin transactions, that takes as long as 10 minutes to confirm, the payment mechanism of Ripple enables the transfer of funds in any currency to another participant of the Ripple network within a matter of few seconds. MintChip – Unlike other cryptocurrencies, this particular cryptocurrency was actually created by a government agency- The Royal Canadian Mint. The Electronic value held by MintChip can be securely transferred from one chip to another and its USP is that this particular cryptocurrency is backed by the Canadian dollar. If you want to know what is Bitcoin, without floundering into the technical details, this article by Assignmenthelp.net is for you. You will be explained the working of bitcoin system in a lucid manner by our subject matter experts. If you are looking for something even more detailed please let us know in the chat section. BITCOIN IN A NUTSHELL Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency, that has only digital usage and can be electronically distributed. Bitcoin is a regular peer-to-peer network but decentralized. No single central administration or institution or individual is controlling and regulating it. Bitcoins are limited_ Only 21 million Bitcoins can be created at most. It has been estimated that Nakamoto holds around one million Bitcoins, which, as of September 2017, amounts to approximately $3.6 billion. Bitcoin - explained It is the first released open-source software. Bitcoin is globally considered to be the first decentralized cryptocurrency. Since the release of bitcoin in 2009, over 4,000 altcoins - alternative variants of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies have evolved. Small wonder that just after a decade of existence, Bitcoin’s price is constantly increasing and reaching new heights on a regular basis. From zero to around 11000 Dollar, and its transaction volume has reached more than 4 lakh daily transactions. Bitcoin has come a long way in a relatively short time. All we can say is that Bitcoin – the first and most famous cryptocurrency to date is here to stay for much longer. Take a glimpse of what the world leaders have to say about Bitcoins: According to the Founder of McAfee - John McAfee predicted that “You can’t stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere and the world will Founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, Rick Falkvinge, said “Bitcoin will do to banks what email did to the postal industry.” Interesting much, isn’t it? Moving forward to the technology that made this wonder possible... A BRIEF LOOK AT BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY- THE ARCHITECTURE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY Blockchain is the digitalized platform behind the wonder cryptocurrencies - Bitcoin and altcoins. Blockchain intended to develop a faster, more efficient system to transfer, receive, and track orders by applying secure data. The blockchain is a decentralized record of all transactions across a peer-to-peer network interface. By applying the aforementioned technology, participants can verify transactions without a need for any central clearing administration. This technology may potentially be introduced in fund transfers, settling trades, balloting and many other subject matters. Working of Blockchain Technology – Simplified It is a bit complex and technical but we will explain it as simply as possible. There are three main technologies that assemble together to develop a blockchain. None of them is a new invention, it is just the way they are applied, that is new. The technologies are: Cryptography - Private key Shared ledger – A distributed network Security & record-keeping - Transactions To understand how the above-mentioned technologies work hand in hand to develop secure digital networking system, go through the following explanation: Two people want to make transactions through the internet. Each one of them has both a private key and a public key. Making a secure digital identity reference is the main motive of this element of blockchain technology. The possession of a combination of private and public cryptographic keys is the basis of the identities of the network participants. An extremely useful digital signature is created through a combination of these two keys. This digital signature provides the foundation for strong control of ownership for the Participants of the transaction. BLOCKCHAIN: DISTRIBUTED LEDGER TECHNOLOGY (DLT) Ledgers are the foundation of the accounting system, that is as ancient as writing and money. Here is the simplest meaning of a distributed ledger: A database undertaken and updated individually by each and every participant of a large network is called a distributed ledger. The distribution is pattern is not common: the transactional or data records are not sent to all the participants by a central authority or any intermediary, they are independently recorded and held by every member. Yes, every single participant of the network processes every single transaction, comes to its own individual conclusion and then vote on those conclusions to ascertain what the majority of the peers agree with. To eliminate the requirement of a central authority or intermediary to operate, verify or validate transactions, a distributed ledger is decentralized. Entities apply the technology of distributive ledger to process, verify or authorise transactions or other types of transfers of data. To be precise, these transactional records are stored in the ledger only and only when the consensus has been received by all the participants involved in the network. Timestamping and allotment of a unique cryptographic signature is a done to each and every data in the p2p network. All of the participants on the distributed ledger have access to all of the records of the transactions. The technology allows a history of all details registered on a specific dataset that can be verified as well as audited. The diagram below shows the simple difference between a centralized system of ledger and a decentralized system of ledger: 1st generation users of blockchain technology like Bitcoin are pure cryptocurrencies that have a single layer to store and transfer value. Ethereum and other 2nd generation blockchains add up a 2nd layer on the top to facilitate the processing of smart contracts. This allows the evolvement of decentralized applications (dApps) that are based on blockchain. To support off-chain transactions 3rd generation blockchain like NEO emphasizes more on sidechain interoperability. Although Bitcoin gets all the press and media coverage because of its huge market capital, the true hero is its underlying technology- Blockchain. Blockchain technology is implemented in every organization of every industry- bet it government or be it private. POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF BLOCKCHAIN – ABOVE AND BEYOND BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY Blockchain can be thought of as a type of next-generation business process improvement software from a business perspective. It is like a Collaborative technology that ensures to improve the business operations between companies as well as radically reduce the cost of privacy and protection. Ways are being explored by Financial institutions as well regarding how to apply blockchain technology to upend everything ranging from clearing and settlement to insurance. When technology develops so rapidly, it’s not wise to just sit on the sidelines. We all have watched blockchain shift from a simple start-up idea to an established technology. In just a short span of time, it has taken over the internet and its participants. Blockchain technology is going to result in a radical competitive future for the entire financial services industry. How is cryptocurrency different from blockchain? How do they work together? Credit goes to the platform of Blockchain for letting cryptocurrencies come into play. It has become possible to form a network of distributed ledger because of this technology. Blockchain allows the transfer of value and information and also acts as a means of transactions between the peers. Coming to cryptocurrencies, these are the encrypted tokens used in these networks to send values and make payments for these transactions. Furthermore, they are also employed to digitize the value of an asset. To conclude, we can say that Blockchains serve as a fundamental technology for facilitating the function of cryptocurrencies. They go hand in hand as without crypto there won’t be any major transactions on blockchain and blockchain is primarily required for these transactions to be recorded and transferred. CRYPTOCURRENCIES: FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY Satoshi Nakamoto must haven’t dreamt of the success cryptocurrencies of gained, primarily due to its revolutionary characteristics. No other attempt to make a digital cash system attracted this many critical masses of users. A wave of fascination and enthusiasm was created by bitcoin all across the globe. Cryptocurrencies are considered to be digital gold. Money safe from the influence of politics and which increases its value over time is sound money. Cryptocurrencies have a worldwide scope as they are one of the most speedy and convenient modes of payment. Even though cryptocurrencies are mostly used for making payments, their use as a means of speculation and a store of value also attracts amass of users. An incredible, dynamic and fast-growing market for investors and speculators was born along with the birth of cryptocurrency. Okcoin, poloniex and shapeshift are few of the exchanges which permit the trade of hundreds of cryptocurrencies. Their daily trade volume is more than that of big European stock exchanges. The cryptocurrency’s market is extremely fast and volatile. Almost every other day new cryptocurrencies are introduced, they get old and vanish, adopters knowing the concept of first-mover advantage get rich and investors suffer a loss of money. A promise of a big hit to turn the world around is made by every new cryptocurrency. Few among them survive the initial months, and then sooner than later they are dumped by speculators. The dirtiness of markets won’t change the fact that cryptocurrencies are here to stay and to change the world. Moreover, change is already happening. People all across the globe are buying Bitcoins to safeguard themselves against the devaluation of their nation’s currency. The revolution has already begun. Institutional investors have started to purchase cryptocurrencies. Governments and Banks have realized that this invention has the ultimate potential to impact their ruling and controlling powers. Cryptocurrencies have changed the world as a whole. One can either stand beside and keep wondering or can participate in the history in making. We hope that we were able to provide you a thorough explanation of the basics of cryptocurrency, the technology on which it is built and most importantly- Bitcoin. In case you have any queries regarding any topics that we have discussed, please reach out to us by contacting our finance experts at Assignmnethelp.net. We will be happy and delighted to serve you to the best of our capabilities.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369834
__label__wiki	0.913922	0.913922	Fernando Ribeiro’s peregrination to ‘Purgatorial’ Alex de Borba Illustrative Nightmares And The Caught Horror Beings Born on August 26th, 1974, in Lisbon, Portugal, Fernando Ribeiro should not be an unknown name to devotees of his craft as the singer and lyricist of Portuguese dramaturgs, Moonspell. Though, beyond his predominant responsibilities in Moonspell, it is to remark that he is also a thriving author and novelist plus official translator. I dare say that professionally, Fernando Ribeiro’s aspirations are utterly encouraging considering he took Philosophical Studies at Faculdade De Letras in Lisbon and previously published a few poetry books, and is preparing to reissue his latest book in a special Brazilian edition. ‘Purgatorial’ most respectfully, will be published this coming September 15th, 2015, through Brazilian publisher, Aquário Editorial. His plunge into the writing world began with the abysmal debut ‘Como Escavar Um Abismo,’ an introductory experiment induced by Fernando Ribeiro and published by Portuguese publisher Quasi Edições. ‘Como Escavar Um Abismo’ was later reprinted in 2005, containing seventy-six pages of darkly splendid necromantic poetry, yet quite a liturgical chapter that embraced devious thoughts penned in his mother tongue, Portuguese. ‘Senhora Vinganca’ was published in May 2001 and was the fruit of Fernando Ribeiro’s necromantic creative power, to portrait a fable that took trajectory between Portugal and France, in which a Queen falls entwined in a plot which deeply enriched my political insights and democracies of vampires alike, dangerous and anticoagulant by fair means, closely approaching authentic matters present at the time of its publishing. In 2004, Fernando Ribeiro published his second book, ‘As Feridas Essenciais,’ a book that aimed to touch deep the quintessence of the human psyche, as he pronounced in the media press gathering while accompanied by José Luis Peixoto, an award-winning Portuguese writer that among his work is the highly praised ‘Antidote’ book, that gave the title and sinfully bestowed lyrical theme to Moonspell’s sixth studio album ‘Antidote,’ which was released on September 23rd by Century Media Records. ‘Antidote’s notable element was the return of Moonspell back to the ‘Darkness And Hope’ days (released in 2011 under the same record label), deep in sonority and gloomy aura that surrounded their album, although it is nonetheless quite different from all the previous albums. Fernando Ribeiro’s third book entitled ‘Diálogo De Vultos’ perceives its publishing in 2007, afresh through Quasi Edições, compiled in eighty pages of eloquent poetry. By the time ‘Diálogo De Vultos’ was published, there were rumours of him working on his first fiction book, to be entitled ‘O Bairro das Pessoas,’ however, said book never emerged. ‘Purgatorial,’ hitherto published in Portugal, is rightfully prepared for an individual Bazilian reissue on September 15th, 2015. The book is one of the numerous echoes that upsurge as fire and descend as ashes amidst screams of affliction and naked truths, a darkened voyage through Fernando Ribeiro’s reasoning. ‘Purgatorial’ compiles an amplitude of poetic resonances carefully sculpted on paper. Besides his personal publishings, Fernando Ribeiro frequently contributes to numerous supplementary publications, encompassing with the introduction to ‘Os Melhores Contos de Howard Phillips Lovecraft,’ published in 2005 by Saída de Emergência. Besides which, he also did the official translation to Portuguese of comic book series ‘Lovecraft,’ under the responsibility of Vitamina BD Edições. At an extreme metal edge, Fernando Ribeiro occasionally contributes to Portugal’s best-selling metal publication, Loud! Magazine, in which he holds a monthly chronicle called ‘The Eternal Spectator.’ Music-wise, Daemonarch, Fernando Ribeiro’s side project is with members of Moonspell, with the exception of drummer Mike Gaspar, therefore using a drum machine during the recordings, a light on 1998, when the act released their debut, (unfortunately all points to be the first and last) studio record entitled ‘Hermeticum.’ The act, Daemonarch’s sonority closely resembled Moonspell’s early ages, during the time when they released their debut EP via Century Media Records, the cult released ‘Under The Moonspell’ that portrayed a colder, extremely versed black metal approach toward the Lusitanian elderly sounds. Orfeu Rebelde, another side-project of Fernando Ribeiro and Pedro Paixão (synths and guitar player for Moonspell) also saw the release of their debut album, ‘Cada Som Com Um Grito’ in 2006 through Optimus Discos. On an even darker spectre, Fernando Ribeiro participated in the ‘Apocalypse Cancelled,’ a Portuguese-language EP consisting of spoken-word passages of Anton Szandor Lavey taken from ‘The Satanic Bible’ and ultimately ‘Satan Speaks!.’ ‘Apocalypse Cancelled’ spoken words were vocalised by Fernando Ribeiro’s alter-ego, Langsuyar as known since the early eras of Moonspell (formerly known by then as Morbid God), accompanied by the soundtrack created by Luís Lamelas (from Portuguese act, F.E.V.E.R), under the alter-ego Euthymia. The silvered deluxe 10 EP was entirely funded by the Associação Portuguesa de Satanismo and limited to 666 hand-numbered and signed exclusive copies worldwide. The EP was an homage to Anton Szandor LaVey and the 10th anniversary of his death, an attempt to remember his passing through the earth. ‘Apocalypse Cancelled’ was then released on October 1st, 2007, during Halloween. In 2009, Fernando Ribeiro partook in the cultural project ‘Amália Hoje,’ an homage to Portuguese iconic Fado singer Amália Rodrigues, alongside prestigious names such as Sónia Tavares (his wife to be more precise), Nuno Gonçalves e Paulo Praça. In the very same year, he takes a moment to participate in a song composed by Bizarra Locomotiva, entitled ‘Anjo Exilado,’ released on their ‘Álbum Negro’ in 2009. Do you have a particular subject you are passionate about you would enjoy seeing covered by one of our staff writers? We would like to reach out to our readers and take your suggestions into account for future articles. We invite you to leave a message for us in the comment section below stating what subjects you would be thrilled to read in future articles. 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__label__wiki	0.724646	0.724646	Portugal Italy Greece Overview- April Ind. & Logistics NPL&REO Retail & Shop. Center All ResidentialInd. & LogisticsNPL&REOHospitalityLandOfficesRetail & Shop. CenterAlternative Assets Tag: DB Schenker Madrid & Valencia Led The Logistics Market In October 6 November 2017 – Cadena de Suministro The month of October was marked by the developments carried out by Mercadona, Grupo Lar and Inditex in the Community of Valencia; as well as by the transfer of DB Schenker’s operations in Madrid, Invesco’s new development in Getafe and Neinver’s purchase of a 40,000 m2 site (also in Madrid). The Spanish logistics market is continuing to perform well, as demonstrated by the increase in demand in Madrid (+57%) and Valencia (+35%) during the 9 months to September. It is precisely in Valencia where, in October, TH Real Estate acquired the logistics platform that serves Carrefour. Meanwhile, in the Spanish capital, Neinver incorporated 40,000 m2 of logistics space into its portfolio, located in an industrial estate in the town of Getafe; and in Zaragoza, Ibercaja sold two warehouses, measuring 15,926 m² and 11,170 m² in PlaZa to Savills Investment Management. At the international level, one of the most noteworthy operations last month was the purchase of IDI Gazeley by Global Logistics Properties for €2,400 million. The acquisition of Logicor also pushed ahead, for which China Investment will pay €12,250 million, in a deal that has finally been approved by the European Union. In terms of new developments, Madrid and the Community of Valencia headed up the leaderboard once again. Mercadona formalised its purchase of a 358,270 m2 plot in Parc Sagunt, where it is going to build its largest logistics centre in Spain, whilst Lar España committed to starting work soon on the construction of its logistics park in the Valencian town of Cheste. Meanwhile, Inditex plans to expand its facilities in the Alicante town of Elche, where it has a platform dedicated to footwear. In the same way, it plans to open a new centre in Marchamalo, in the Corredor del Henares area, at the end of 2018. In Madrid, the operator DB Schenker moved and unified the operations of all of its divisions into a new location in Vicálvaro, where the Port Authority of Valencia is considering establishing an intermodal logistics platform. Meanwhile, Invesco started building new facilities on the Puerta Mayor Los Gavilanes Business Park, in the town of Getafe. In terms of Barcelona, which saw less activity in the logistics market in October, Kiabi announced it is about to start operations at its new centre in La Bisbal de Panadés. In other geographic regions, the Ministry of Development found a definitive location for the logistics platform in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo. Moreover, the Junta de Andalucía announced that it will spend some of its budget for 2018 on turning the autonomous region into a logistics hub, capable of leveraging the traffic that connects Europe with the North of Africa and America. Operations involving logistics clients One of the most important developments undertaken by the business sector in Spain in October was the opening of Elektro 3’s logistics platform in Tarragona, with a surface area of 16,000 m2, and of Covestro’s platform in the same province. Moreover, the Construction Platform was opened in the Madrilenian town of Pinto, spanning 33,000 m2 and the equivalent version was opened in Froiz, Vigo, measuring 1,700 m2. Construction work also started at Berlys’ new plant for frozen products in the Navarran town of Tajonar as well as on the plant for Frutas E. Sánchez in Mercamadrid, which will be operative from Q1 2018 and November 2018, respectively. In this context, the spare parts distributor Diesel Technic announced that it will move its warehouse from Alcalá de Henares to the Casablanca II de Rockspring platform in Torrejón de Ardoz; and the Zaragoza-based company Casa Matachín said that is planning to invest €21 million on the construction of a logistics platform in PlaZa. Original story: Cadena de Suministro Translation: Carmel Drake Author Carmel DrakePosted on November 8, 2017 Categories Industrial & Logistics, Real Estate NewsTags Cheste, China Investment, Corredor del Henares, DB Schenker, Getafe, Global Logistics Properties, IDI Gazeley, Inditex, Kiabi, logistics hub, Logistics Platform in Zaragoza, logistics sector, Madrid, Mercadona, Ministry of Development, Neinver, Parc Sagunt, Plaza, Port Authority of Valencia, Savills Investment Management, valencia Merlin Acquires Three New Properties In Spain 14 January 2015 – El Mundo Merlin has acquired an office building in Barcelona and two logistics warehouses in Getafe and Vitoria. As a result of these transactions, the Socimi’s gross rentable area exceeds 680,000 square metres. The Socimi Merlin Properties, one of the leading real estate companies listed on the Spanish stock exchange, which specialises in the acquisition and management of tertiary assets in the Iberian peninsular, has announced that it completed the purchase of three new assets in December. It spent €88.4 million on the acquisitions, which will generate rental income of €5.9 million, taking the total annual gross rental income the company generates from its portfolio of assets to more than €128.8 million. The first acquisition involved an office building in Barcelona, number 8 of the WTCAP, which it bought for €36.5 million. This represents the second purchase made by the company in the landmark business park, following its acquisition of the building at number 6 in August. Number 8 has a gross leasable area of 14,543 square metres, plus 700 sqm of storage and 247 parking spaces. The building in the WTCAP is partially leased to multi-national companies such as Panasonic, Technip and Colt Telecom. The acquisition price represents an initial gross rental yield of 5.6% (4.8% net) and the property has high growth potential, through the rental of its unoccupied surface area (equivalent to 35% of the total leasable area). If the building were fully occupied, the rental yield of the property would exceed 8%. Meanwhile, Merlin Properties is continuing its commitment to logistics and industrial assets, where it now has a gross leasable area under management of more than 136,000 square metres. In December 2014, it bought a logistics warehouse measuring 16,242 square metres, located in the CLA in Getafe (Madrid), which is leased to the Galician logistics company Transportes Souto under a 10-year contract. The acquisition price (€12.5 million) represents a gross and net rental yield of 8.4%. Finally, Merlin has also acquired a logistics warehouse measuring 72,717 square metres in Vitoria, located in the Júndiz business park, which is renowned for its excellent transport connections and for housing the only Mercedes Benz factory in Spain. The park is also home to several other prestigious companies, including Correos, DHL, DB Schenker, Azkar (Dascher) and Adif. The warehouse is leased under a 10-year contract to the well-known multi-national logistics company Norbert Dentressangle. The acquisition price (€28.58 million) represents a gross and net rental yield of 9.6%. As a result of these three transactions, Merlin Properties’ real estate portfolio now has a total gross leasable area of more than 680,000 square metres and generates gross annual rental income of €128.8 million. Original story: El Mundo Author Carmel DrakePosted on January 14, 2015 February 18, 2015 Categories Real Estate News, Real Estate TransactionsTags Adif, Azkar, CLA, Colt Telecom, Correos, DB Schenker, DHL, gross leasable area, Júndiz business park, logistics warehouse, Mercedes Benz, merlin properties, Norbert Dentressangle, office, panasonic, real estate portfolio, rental income, Socimi, surface area, Technip, Transportes Souto, WTCAPLeave a comment on Merlin Acquires Three New Properties In Spain C/ Almagro 3, 4º 28010 – Madrid info@auraree.com Newsletter Work with us We are an independent advisory firm focused on data driven analysis of the Real Estate Industry in Spain, Portugal, Italy & Greece Aura Real Estate Experts. 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__label__wiki	0.753204	0.753204	Sony Announces New TV and Film Division Called PlayStation Productions Which as per the naming will be in charge of adapting popular PlayStation videogame franchises and games into film and television productions. According to today's announcement the first slate of projects is already underway although details on what these will be is till under wraps. There's no shortage of properties though, and just thinking about potential movies a TV series based on Sony properties the mind quickly wanders to Uncharted, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, and others. PlayStation chief Shawn Layden will oversee the new studio which will be headed up by Asad Qizilbash. In a statement made to The Hollywood Reporter, Layden, said, "We’ve got 25 years of game development experience and that’s created 25 years of great games, franchises and stories. We feel that now is a good time to look at other media opportunities across streaming or film or television to give our worlds life in another spectrum." No doubt this is a smart move by Sony as it will allow them to oversee the quality of each new film a TV production in a way that has seen the company's suit of AAA releases in recent years shine. sonytelevisionmoviesnew studioplaystationproduction	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369843
__label__wiki	0.501231	0.501231	Kim Kardashian Wears Cornrows To MTV Movie & TV Awards, Gets Accused Of Cultural Appropriation By Julia Manuel , Jun 19, 2018 10:00 PM EDT Kim Kardashian's MTV Movie & TV Awards attendance became controversial yet again after she donned cornrows, something she was previously slammed for as well. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has stirred another controversy with her latest appearance, and the expected reactions stemmed from how she chose to style her hair for the star-studded event. The KKW Beauty mogul opted to wear a white sleeveless top and a silver skirt with a high slit that were both from Versace. Social Media Uproar She noticeably graced the event without accessories, but she might probably have let her hair do its job of topping off the look. Kardashian's cornrows immediately earned her flak, with some accusing her of cultural appropriation. Many have called her out on social media, with some saying that despite Kardashian's knowledge of what she's getting herself into, she still continued to start a public debate anew. Others simply found her disrespectful for what she did. "The most annoying part is that at this point she knows what she's doing, she knows what cultural appropriation is and that it upsets people yet she still chooses to do it because she knows it doesn't upset the right ppl or cost her $$," @bigbrownqueer pointed out. For this, Kardashian has yet to address her haters. Clearly, she's been keeping her silence over the controversy she had reearthed. Others speculate she did this to get a loud buzz because she's trying to pay homage to Beyonce, who sported the same hairstyle in her "Formation" music video, or that she's trying to steal attention from Jay-Z and his wife, who just dropped their album. First Swing With the 37-year-old, she might have not given a care to what the people have to say. After all, this wasn't the first time Kardashian drew the ire of the people for her cornrows. Earlier this year, people blasted the then-blonde mom for donning the braids. During the time, she noted her inspiration for the look was Bo Derek in 1979's 10. People have already then expressed their concerns loud and clear, and again, some touted the act as cultural appropriation. Kardashian downright showed she couldn't care less through the caption in another post. "Hi, can I get zero fucks please, thanks," she wrote at the time, referencing the iconic line from the film. Now with her MTV Movie & TV Awards, it is pretty clear that she had seen the harsh comments coming. Moreover, Kardashian is showing she's not up for the haters as she chose to have cornrows again. Well, people better brace themselves as it is likely that the mom of three will do this again. See Now: 100 Most Beautiful Women In The World TagsKim Kardashian, Beyonce, jay z, keeping up with the kardashians, cornrows Get the Most Popular Beauty World News Stories in a Weekly Newsletter © 2018 BeautyWorldNews.com All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. View all article Where to Splurge & When to Save on Your Beauty Products 7 Shockingly Amazing Beauty Products You Can Find On Amazon Top 3 Best Castor Oils of 2019 5 Best Beauty Products For Glowing Skin This 2019 BEAUTY IDEAS Useful Link Lists for College Students Shop! Body-Positive Halloween Costumes Best Scar Treatment After Surgery CBD Foot Cream + Style Tips to Soothe Feet in Heels	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369851
__label__wiki	0.753393	0.753393	10 Facts About Chickenpox Nursery - or 'germery' as it's more accurately known - has had an outbreak of chicken pox, so Marianna's at home scratching. I've had chickenpox and shingles already but, even so, all I'm doing is scratching alongside, like my skin remembers it or something! Whatever the reason, it certainly calls for a listicle of ten things you might not know about chickenpox. 1. Chickenpox is an airborne virus, primarily spread via coughs and sneezes. But don't think you can escape it with a face mask - you can also get it by touching mucus, saliva, or fluid from the blister of an infected individual. 2. It's caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), otherwise known as human alphaherpesvirus 3 - one of the eight herpes viruses known to infect humans. After you recover the virus goes dormant... but in about 15% of people it reactivates in later life and causes shingles. An unlucky 5% of shingles sufferers will even go on to have it more than once. 3. Although it's usually a relatively mild childhood affliction, in some cases chickenpox can be fatal. In 2015 6,400 people died as a result, that's about 1 person for every 60,000 bouts of chickenpox contracted. 4. The virus is generally worse for adults than children, but it is most dangerous to pregnant women. Chickenpox contracted in the third trimester is linked to premature delivery, while catching it earlier on can cause malformation and brain damage in the fetus. 5. The first chickenpox vaccine was developed in the late 1960s by Dr. Michiaki Takahashi. He was inspired to look into a vaccine after his three-year-old son Teruyuki contracted a bad case of chickenpox in 1964. By 1972 it was in clinical trial, and was cleared for widespread use in 1974. Check out this awesome infographic in full at Alphega Pharmacy. 6. Some countries - Australia, Germany, Japan, USA, etc - now routinely vaccinate against it, usually by combining it into the MMR jab. Since the USA introduced the vaccine in 1995, cases of chickenpox there have fallen by 95%. In the UK only those who live or work in close quarters with people without a fully-working immune system are vaccinated on the grounds that, although it may reduce cases of childhood chicken pox, it could mean a rise in adult shingles which is both expensive to treat and horrid to have. 7. You can pay to have your children vaccinated privately however, and you can even get it done on the high street at some Superdrug health clinics. (Two doses at £65 a pop.) 8. For the rest of us the best treatment is calamine lotion which helps to soothe the skin. Other options include wearing mittens to stop yourself scratching, applying cold compresses soaked in chamomile tea, or taking in a bath in water mixed with baking soda or oatmeal. Modern medicine at its best! 9. Until the late 19th century it was thought that chickenpox was a milder form of the more serious smallpox, which in turn was so named to distinguish it from the 'greatpox' (syphilis). 10. Nobody seem to really know where the name chickenpox came from. Its first recorded use dates back to 1658 and Samuel Johnson, of A Dictionary of the English Language fame, suggested that it was because it was a mild (so chicken in the sense of cowardly) illness. Alternative theories include a corruption of itchingpox, or that chicken was used to mean child/children. Anthony told our own daughter it's because the spots are feathers sprouting where she will turn into a chicken. He will be the one footing the therapy bill... For more like this, please click the below image: Tags: parenting / household This Week - 31/03/2019 Mother's Day Interviews Top Ten Dinosaurs MGA Novi Stars General Wishlist Introducing #SNAPSTAR Dolls Shoe Stickers Odd Socks for World Down Syndrome Day Jack the Ripper Reading List 1/6 Scale Helicopters Miniatures Wishlist What I'm Listening To - March '19 20 Photos Every Comper Needs Top Ten Ken Dolls Maverick Snacks 18 inch Sindy This Week - 10/03/19 eatsleepdoodle Review 10 Awesome Women of Star Trek Freebies Delivered To Your Door Save Money With Shiply Doll & Action Figure Wishlist Free Magazine Scans Happy St. David's Day	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369864
__label__cc	0.520315	0.479685	Join AmeriCorps Business Partner Society Good Character & Citizenship Special Gifts that Keep on Giving 2017 Great Futures Celebration & Dinner 2018 Annual Benefit 2018 Distinguished Speaker's Luncheon 2018 Youth of the Year Awards Celebration BGCMC Insider Click here to view an online version of our Spring 2017 BGCMC Insider Click here to download a pdf version of our Spring 2017 BGCMC Insider Riding with Hope! Transportation to and from the Clubs is difficult for many families. Thanks to the generosity of John & Hope Reese, more Martin County youth have access to high yield learning programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County. Our new 29 passenger bus allows families with limited transportation options in Indiantown, access to all the benefits of the Club experience— Club members can truly Ride with Hope. In addition to daily transportation, the bus transports Club members to and from sports league games and educational field trips. “Transportation opens up a world of new experiences and learning opportunities”, says John. “We were happy to be able to provide something so versatile that will impact the lives of so many for years to come.” This spring, ten high school Club members and their chaperones traveled on our inaugural Great Futures Tour. Together with Teen Specialists, the teens planned a trip to explore post-high school opportunities including a tech school, college, service in the military, and a little bit of fun along the way. Club members were particularly excited about a trip to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s headquarters in Atlanta and they weren’t disappointed; the group toured the facility, learning more about BGCA and their impact on millions of youth nationwide. Participating teens wrote essays about their goals for the trip and life beyond high school. Abigail Satchell wrote, “College is the perfect opportunity for me to gain further training and certification in the tools I need to succeed as an artist. Graduating from college with a degree will play an important part in helping me get employed in the field of my choice.” Phylis & Bob Levin - Giving Back for Generations to Come Life changing work happens at the Club every day and Phyllis and Bob Levin want it to stay that way. They began volunteering in their local Club in 2006, but wanted to do more. Working directly with Renee Booth, Chief Development Officer at BGCMC, the Levins funded two charitable gift annuities which will sustain programs, strengthen ties to the community, and bring hope and opportunity to future generations of Club Kids. Phyllis recently spoke with us about her family’s philanthropic gifts and her commitment to helping people in her community. At 13, Phyllis volunteered with Meals on Wheels and she’s been giving back ever since. In 2006, Phyllis started volunteering at Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, spending 2-3 afternoons per week with Club members. She was quick to help out where needed most and did everything from coaching on the tennis courts to tutoring students in math. In 2008, as a result of her dedication and selfless giving, she was honored as BGCMC’s Volunteer of the Year. Phyllis recently said, “I felt I touched someone every day -with something I’d say, or just a smile. I was truly rewarded with inner joy when I came to the Club to work with the kids; it’s just so special to be able to watch them grow.” Phyllis says her heart is here. We think she gave it away - to every child she tutored, every child who grew stronger and more confident because of her support, every Club kid who has a brighter future, because she made it possible for these children to learn and grow. Fifth Annual Distinguished Speaker's Luncheon Michael B. Mukasey, 81st Attorney General of the United States, toured the Cole-Clark Club in Hobe Sound and met with Club members before his scheduled speech at our Fifth Annual Distinguished Speaker’s Luncheon at Sailfish Point Country Club Club member Aristo Onassis accompanied the judge on the Club tour and shared his experience and information about Club programs focused on Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. In a Q & A session, Club members asked Mukasey questions such as how he started on his career path and what was his favorite part of the college experience. When asked “What worries you most about the future”, Judge Mukasey answered, “There won’t be enough people like the people in this room…When I listen to you folks, I am very encouraged about the future. I think this country has a tremendous amount of potential and a lot of it is right here in this room. It’s a remarkable thing, an inspiring thing.” At the Luncheon, guests took part in an intimate meet & greet and gained a powerful perspective from Mukasey’s keynote address. Guests also received an autographed copy of Judge Mukasey’s book, Not a Crime, An Act of War: Understanding the Threat of 'Civilization Jihad'. Co-chairs Dr. Phil Schein and Ms. Carol Webb and Committee members Ann Louise Price, Linda Longstreet, Karen Croce, Pat Noonan, Ann Orr, Nancy Sharp, Bunny Wullschleger, Nancy Del Priore, Nancy Zappala and Heidi Cox worked tirelessly to create an interesting and engaging event. Thank you to the generosity of sponsors and community supporters Bank of America and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bousquette, Silver Sponsor URS Advisory Comprehensive Retirement Planning, Mr.& Mrs. Jonathan Colby, Heidi Cox, Michael Del Priore, Dr. & Mrs. Philip Schein, Ralph & Mabel Vogel, Ms. Carol Webb & D.K. Wemlinger and Nancy & Richard Zappala. 11500 S.E. Lares Ave. Phone: 772.545.1255 P.O. 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__label__cc	0.623662	0.376338	Reminder: Sign Up to Be Part of “Booksellers of America” Social Media Campaign The “Booksellers of America” social media campaign, which debuted last fall, is currently taking sign-ups from American Booksellers Association member bookstores that would like to be featured in upcoming posts. Booksellers of America is a platform to share the stories of the diverse people who own, manage, and hand-sell books in independent bookstores across the country. The campaign aims to illustrate the work that indie bookstores do for their communities and engage the next generation of career booksellers and local shoppers to come. Campaign stories appear on dedicated Instagram and Facebook pages that anyone can follow and use the hashtag #BooksellersofAmerica. The Booksllers of America sign-up form asks participants to supply a photo and to reflect on their career in the bookselling industry, identify what they love about their jobs, and share significant or funny memories from their time in the business. Responses may be edited for length and/or clarity. ABA’s social media team, Two Cats Communications, will be in touch to confirm receipt of submissions and they will also send an e-mail to the featured bookseller on the day their story is posted. Questions about the campaign can be directed to thecats@twocatscomm.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369881
__label__cc	0.633635	0.366365	Skip to main content - Skip to navigation - Skip to search Passengers Corporate Professionals 1 Flash infos Directions to the airport Ouvrir la recherche Language : FR - EN Flights of the airline Ryanair : terminal change for some flights. Ryanair flights depart from Hall A, with a few exceptions: some flights can be operated at the billi Terminal. Remember to check flight schedules for departures and arrivals website and airport information screens. Your search here... Reset input Flights and destinations Stores and services Car park Access and transport Formalities and Assistance Ouvrir la recherche 1 Notification(s) Flights and destinations All flights from Bordeaux Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps, will take you on a journey of discovery. Look for a flight Compare price Tel Aviv is a very popular destination and visitors love its beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife and delicious cuisine. Take a direct flight from Bordeaux to Tel Aviv and enjoy all that Israel has to offer, including its holy cities and captivating landscapes! Low-cost scheduled flights Airport served: TEL-AVIV-DAVID BEN GOURION Vols annuels. Round trip flight offers Return flight Tue. 10 Mar Sat. 14 Mar From 103€ * 5 good reasons to go The beaches are calling Tel Aviv is like the Miami of the Mediterranean. The city has 14 km of beaches to rival other Mediterranean destinations. And all those beaches mean there are lots of water sports on offer. Gordon, Banana, Alma, Jerusalem beaches are all idyllic, and there are lots more. There’s a beach to suit everyone. A never-ending party Israelis have a zest for life. In fact, Tel Aviv is famous for its party spirit! If you want to relax over a drink, it’s easy to find a good bar or club here. And there are lots of music festivals and cultural events organised all over the country: the InDNegev Music Festival, Menashe Forest Festival, Midburn Festival and more. Try Israeli cuisine Israeli food is influenced by many other Mediterranean cuisines making it really tasty. Delicious börek, jachnun, pitta bread with falafel, sabich and shawarma can all be eaten with your hands. Houmous is often served with local dishes. For dessert, there won’t be a crumb left on the plate when you try the knafeh or halva. Not far from the holy city of Jerusalem You can’t visit Israel without seeing Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a fascinating ancient city and a sacred place for Muslims, Christians and Jews. Wander down the cobbled, little streets, see the Wailing Wall, King David’s Tomb, Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, Mount of Olives and more. A gateway to the city of Jesus The ancient city of Nazareth takes you back in time as you wander down its little streets lined with traditional houses. You must pop to the souk before you visit the jewel of Nazareth, the Church of the Annunciation. It’s said to be constructed on the site of the Virgin Mary’s immaculate conception. To see / do The districts of Tel Aviv form a mosaic Explore the different districts of the city and soak up the atmosphere of Tel Aviv. Head to Jaffa, the oldest part of the city, to see the Clock Tower and St. Peter’s Church. It’s also worth visiting the trendy Neve Tzedek district. And don’t forget to take a walk along Rothschild Boulevard to admire the Bauhaus-style buildings. Tel Aviv’s fascinating museums Wandering the city and visiting museums will immerse you in local culture. If you’re interested in the country’s past, you can learn more about Israeli history and archaeology at the Eretz Israel Museum, Palmach Museum and Yitzhak Rabin Centre. Art-lovers should visit the Museum of Art and Holon Design Museum. Both are housed in unusually-shaped buildings. The Negev desert is spellbinding You have to see the Negev desert, it’s one of the world’s natural wonders. On foot, bike, 4x4, on the back of a camel… you can explore this immense landscape any way you like! Go and find the ancient fortress of Masada, Solomon’s Pillars, the Ramon Crater and other incredible sights. You won’t believe your eyes. The markets will awaken your senses Like all large cities, Tel Aviv has lots of great markets. Start with the local flea market, then head to Sarona and Carmel markets. They offer a fragrant and colourful window onto local culture and produce. And they’re the ideal place to find souvenirs or sample local Israeli cuisine. The atmospheric nightlife of Tel-Aviv Fun and laughter begins once night has fallen, especially on Thursday evenings. Locals take the city by storm and stay out until dawn. If you’re looking for somewhere lively, head to Rothschild Boulevard and the Old Port. You can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat there before dancing into the early hours! Falafel, a vegetarian treat Falafel is a traditional Israeli dish. Little falafel balls are made from crushed chickpeas and spices. Then they’re deep fried. Falafel are often served in a pitta, a type of bread that’s typical to the Middle-East. Houmous, cucumber and tomatoes are added to the pitta to create a heavenly vegetarian sandwich. Spicy shawarma Israelis adore filled pitta bread. Shawarma is made using pitta bread, but this time the pitta is filled with meat that’s been marinated in spices and cooked on a rotisserie. And instead of houmous, you add tahini sauce made from ground sesame. +1h GMT 23°C (max 28°C) For more informations: Tel Aviv from the airport The Israeli Tourist Office presents Tel Aviv Istanbul is a cosmopolitan city with a taste of East and West. Looking for a tropical holiday destination near Bordeaux? Then Funchal is the place to go! 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__label__wiki	0.970647	0.970647	Among those reacting to the allegation that Kevin Spacey made a sexual overture to Anthony Rapp when Rapp was 14 years old is former Channel 5 anchor Heather Unruh. After reading Rapp’s claim that the “House of Cards” actor made a sexual advance toward him when he was a teenager and Spacey was in his mid-20s, Unruh on Monday tweeted: “I applaud your courage Actor Anthony Rapp @albinokid. You are not alone.” Two weeks ago, in the wake of The New York Times story about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexually harassing dozens of women, Unruh had tweeted this: “The #weinsteinscandal has emboldened me-- #truth time. I was a Kevin Spacey fan until he assaulted a loved one. Time the dominoes fell.” The Globe contacted Unruh after that tweet — which was retweeted over 3,000 times — and she spoke about the incident. She said it occurred last summer at a well-known restaurant, which she did not name. Unruh said Spacey walked in very late and people were “starstruck.” She said the actor sat beside a man. Unruh alleges Spacey did something beneath the table that was “completely unexpected, completely inappropriate.” “If a woman who saw what happened didn’t tell [the alleged victim] to run while Spacey got up to go to the bathroom, I don’t even want to think about what would’ve happened,” Unruh told the Globe in an interview Oct. 13. Unruh would not identify the alleged victim, and attempts to speak with her in the two weeks since have been unsuccessful. She did not respond to an e-mail Monday, a day after Rapp’s allegations about Spacey were published on Buzzfeed and Spacey tweeted an apology, saying he did “not remember the encounter, it would have been over 30 years ago.” Spacey continued: “If I did behave as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior.” A rep for Spacey has not responded. An earlier version of this story misstated the gender of the alleged victim.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369884
__label__cc	0.584356	0.415644	PC Games > Hidden Object Games > Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition Free sample version Help Sam Wilde rescue his love Anna in Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Sam’s every move is being tracked so he has to be extra careful. Putting his journalistic talents to the test, Sam must find the maniac who has kidnapped Anna, and stop him before it’s too late. Explore gorgeous locations and solve tricky puzzles in Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome! This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won’t find in the standard version. As a bonus, Collector's Edition purchases count toward three stamps on your Monthly Game Club Punch Card! The Collector’s Edition includes: Bonus gameplay Interview with the developers OS: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/8 DirectX: 9.0 Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or later The Agency of Anomalies: Cinderstone Orphanage Collector's Edition Dark Strokes: Sins of the Father Collector's Edition House of 1000 Doors: The Palm of Zoroaster Surface: Mystery of Another World Living Legends: Ice Rose Puppetshow: Return to Joyville Dark Parables: The Red Riding Hood Sisters Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 220. Rated 5 out of 5 by Monia1974 from absolutely the best this is the best big fish game i ever played. I would like to know who designed this and want to buy more of games designed by this team. Please let me know because I cant find this information here. thank you. Rated 5 out of 5 by Eveoflove from Aging very well since 2011 Review based on completed CE. What a FANTASTIC game!!! I'll keep things relatively straightforward and without story spoilers: STORY: Sam's girlfriend, Anna, has been kidnapped by a psychologically disturbed individual, Oscar, and taken to the Goldvale domain. The bonus chapter is a sequel. The following should help you determine whether to buy or not: a) graphics are very cinematic b) the domain you explore is abandoned and in bad shape, so the atmosphere is kinda creepy c) there are a LOT of rooms/scenes, and you need to revisit some more often than others; some are indoors, some are outdoors but you remain on the property (except in the bonus chapter) d) the HO scenes are lists with a few interactions but the objects are visible and distinct; the objects you gather make sense and are related to your progress e) there is a map, but just like in real life, you cannot teleport to where you want to go: you need to walk from point A to point B f) you only hear 2 characters: Anna (the abductee) and Oscar (the abductor); I thought his voice acting was great, with just the right touch of emotion: there are no cut scenes with animation and the recordings tell the story... they can be skipped (but you can replay from the journal) g) no morphing objects, collectibles, helpers, gadgets, elves, dragons, demons or witches The game is about atmosphere/tension; the scenes are full of fabulously detailed graphics, despite being sometimes dull and dreary: if you like to rush thru scenes to just get it done, you'll be disappointed/bored. If on the other hand you like to take it in and breathe, this psycho will keep you exploring for hours. The puzzles were fairly simple but were fun and required some thought ... some use ideas I haven't even seen in other games since. To me, a solid 5 out of 5. Rated 5 out of 5 by Sokalfan from Perfect! An awful story, but well crafted and told. Solid work and surprises all the way through, and I particulary liked that the game is better experienced in slow pace. Moore games like this, please. Rated 5 out of 5 by glucophage from Which will roll first, the credits or your head? Even though I own many games from Big Fish, I rarely review the games, but I thought I should send a review for "Brink of Consciousness." This was a good, creepy Hidden Object game, with a mixture of easy and challenging puzzles. The Collector's Edition is worth the cost as the Guide helps with some of the clues; some of the objects or steps can be obscure and hard to locate. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the corpses can be disturbing to see, so if you can get past them then the rest of the darkness can be enjoyable, especially the dialogue. Most bonus games in other Collectors Editions I have found to be pretty ho-hum, but this one is definitely worth it! Rated 5 out of 5 by rjester from Beyond awesome! Amazing acting that makes this game both creepy and exciting. This is the future of HOGging. It is adventuring! I cant contain my excitement, I just hope this isn't a fluke and others will follow by example... A truly original, one of a kind game! Rated 5 out of 5 by SjSivula from Thrilling, Original Game The premise of this game is just phenomenal! A psychopath has been kidnapping young, beautiful people who are all presumed dead. As the local paper's crime reporter, you're forced into this madman's path when he abducts your girlfriend, Anna. There, you discover the fate of the missing residents... and what's planned for you. The visuals of this game were fantastic. The rooms were beautiful with a dark twist. The HO scenes were challenging, but in all the right ways. I did need help with a couple of puzzles but I expect I could've figured them out if I'd been patient enough. The flow of the game was excellent. One of my favourite parts was the voice over work; I usually play with my games muted or very low on the sound, but I kept the volume cranked up for this one. In addition to a lovely soundtrack, you're regularly taunted by the main antagonist and his delivery is delightfully disturbing! The bonus chapter was quite long and just as much fun as the main story. I loved every minute of this game! Rated 5 out of 5 by Nojhog from Almost Perfect The story is fantastic and it actually incorporates the running around and puzzle solving into the plot so that it actually makes sense. The puzzles and HOS's are very well done and fun. My only complaint is that some of them were a little small in the pop up window and difficult to see. The villain taunts you as you go through the game and it is excellent acting as opposed to silly like many games you may have played. It really adds to the intrigue and keeps you motivated. The cut scenes are also well done.My only complaint with the sound effects is the incessant coughing by the main character. It didn't bother me as bad until the bonus chapter, when I finally had to turn down the sound effects volume because it was getting on my nerves. The CE is not necessary, but I will say that the ending of the bonus chapter was very good. Rated 5 out of 5 by pennmom36 from Brink Of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome CE I had forgotten just how awesome this game is, I played this game in it's entirety when it was first released in 2011. It is still one of the best Hidden Object Games in 2014! Sam Wilder is a journalist that has been investigating the disappearance of several young kids in the neighborhood as his latest assignment. He quickly makes the connection that a mental health patient on the lam is the prime suspect of these disappearances. The man Sam believes is responsible suffers from Dorian Gray Syndrome, he was abused by his father as a boy and as a result has been obsessed with his lost youth, obsessed with aging and obsessed with the anti-hero Dorian Gray. Things take an unexpected turn when Sam is lured into a huge mansion with explicit orders to arrive alone and alert nobody, if he wants to see his love Anna alive! Fantastic story, fantastic game right? The mansion is full of locked doors, secret hiding places and obstacles to overcome, but most of all the rooms are full of cameras and speakers watching Sam's every move and staying one step ahead. The killer taunts Sam as he appears and disappears hidden behind a strange mask. There are dead people everywhere posed as works of art, is Anna still alive? There aren't a whole lot of HOS but they are very well done with several items requiring some type of interaction. I loved the mini games, such as figuring out the safe combination that the killer tells you is +11/-3/+8 and I'll leave it up to you to figure out. This Collectors Edition includes a bonus game, concept art, strategy guide and an interview with the developers, enjoy! Rated 5 out of 5 by JengoFish from AWESOME! I love Hidden Object Games and this one is the best one I have played by far!!! I originally downloaded this to play on my Kindle and loved it so much I've downloaded it for my PC as well. Highly recommended to any fellow HOG lovers, you will not be disappointed! :) Rated 5 out of 5 by Ziggy_Zigster from Brink of Brilliance! I'm a huge HOG fan and this game doesn't disappoint. The HO scenes are fantastic and easy enough to find with the added element of having to complete tasks to find certain objects. The puzzles varied from very fun to very frustrating - depending on the level of difficulty you prefer. What impressed me most about this game was the visual and audio detailing. The storyline is fantastic. I won't ruin it with spoilers. I'll just say this, if you love HOG games with twists and suspense, this is a game for you. *NOTE: I HIGHLY recommend you get the 'Collector's Edition' as the bonus chapter is really more a 'conclusion' to the story, whereas the standard edition leaves you with a 'cliffhanger' Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome Collector's Edition Reviews - page 2 Help Sam rescue his love Anna in Brink of Consciousness: Dorian Gray Syndrome, an incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369886
__label__wiki	0.767888	0.767888	ALERTS / RSS Integrated Bayesian analysis of rare exonic variants to identify risk genes for schizophrenia and neurodevelopmental disorders Hoang T Nguyen, View ORCID ProfileJulien Bryois, April Kim, Amanda Dobbyn, Laura M Huckins, Ana B Munoz-Manchado, View ORCID ProfileDouglas M Ruderfer, Giulio Genovese, Menachem Fromer, Xinyi Xu, Dalila Pinto, Sten Linnarsson, View ORCID ProfileMatthijs Verhage, August B Smit, Jens Hjerling-Leffler, View ORCID ProfileJoseph Buxbaum, Christina Hultman, View ORCID ProfilePamela Sklar, Shaun M Purcell, Kasper Lage, Xin He, Patrick F Sullivan, View ORCID ProfileEli A Stahl doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/135293 Hoang T Nguyen Division of Psychiatric Genomics, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, 10029, USA For correspondence: eli.stahl@mssm.edu Julien Bryois Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Instituet, Stockholm, Sweden ORCID record for Julien Bryois April Kim Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USADepartment of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 02114, USA Amanda Dobbyn Laura M Huckins Ana B Munoz-Manchado Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177 Stockholm, Sweden Douglas M Ruderfer Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37235, USA ORCID record for Douglas M Ruderfer Giulio Genovese Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USADepartment of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Menachem Fromer Verily Life Sciences, USA Xinyi Xu Seaver Autism Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, 10029 USA Dalila Pinto Sten Linnarsson Matthijs Verhage Department of Functional Genomics, The Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, VU University and VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands ORCID record for Matthijs Verhage August B Smit Department of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, The Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, VU University and VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Jens Hjerling-Leffler Joseph Buxbaum ORCID record for Joseph Buxbaum Christina Hultman Pamela Sklar ORCID record for Pamela Sklar Shaun M Purcell Division of Psychiatric Genomics, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, 10029, USASleep Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Kasper Lage Xin He Department of Human Genetics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA Patrick F Sullivan Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Instituet, Stockholm, SwedenDepartments of Genetics and Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7264, USA Eli A Stahl Division of Psychiatric Genomics, Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, 10029, USAStanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA ORCID record for Eli A Stahl Info/History Version 1 (May 8, 2017 - 14:45). 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__label__wiki	0.73117	0.73117	Blaser Mills attends Headway Awards Luncheon 2016 Headway, the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury, had their Annual Headway Awards Luncheon at The Dorchester Hotel in London last Friday. Members of Blaser Mills were grateful to have attended the Luncheon where personal injury survivors, carers and volunteers and campaigners were recognised for their incredible accomplishments. There were four categories this year, including Carer of the Year, Alex Richardson Achiever of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Stephen McAleese Outstanding Achievement Award. Out of all the many nominees from across the UK, Headway had to select only 12 finalists who had demonstrated admirable determination to prove that there can be life after brain injury. Amongst those finalists was Pamela Bell, who was one of just three people from across the UK in the running for the title of Volunteer of the Year. We were fortunate enough to have been on the same table as Pamela, and were able to watch her win the Volunteer of the Year Award, which was presented by double Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell. Pamela is a drama therapist from Belfast who has been recognised as inspirational by Headway members across Northern Ireland who have benefitted from her drama therapy sessions. Headway member and stroke survivor, Peter McDaid, put Pamela forward for the award, stating that “her sessions are invaluable to our groups in terms of building self-esteem and she engages exceptionally well with those diagnosed with a brain injury, their families and carers. She always arrives early with a smile and a positive attitude that inspires confidence and improves the wellbeing of us all.” Congratulations to Headway on their superb Luncheon, and a huge well done to Pamela on her well-deserved award. Nicola Heales is a personal and serious-injury solicitor who has specialised in severe injury claims, acting for both children and adults for the last 20 years. If you’d like to speak in confidence to Nicola, you can call her on 01784 273916 or 07778976121, or email her at njh@blasermills.co.uk For further information about Headway and the services they provide, visit their website at www.headway.org.uk. For support, email Headway at helpline@headway.org.uk, or call their free helpline on 0808 800 2244, Monday to Friday 9-5pm. by Alice Crawshaw Road-traffic Accidents Occupiers' Liability Claims Holiday and Travel-related Claims Injuries Involving Animals Blaser Mills Law recognised in the ‘UK’ and ‘High Net Worth’ Chambers and Partners guides With 6 practice areas recommended and 5 lawyers recognised, Blaser Mills Law are delighted to announce our Chambers and Partners rankings. Visit our Chambers UK page for more details on each of our rankings... Blaser Mills Law recognised as a ‘Top-class firm’ in The Legal 500, 2019 With 9 practice areas recommended, 21 lawyers recognised and 2 ‘Next Generation Lawyers’, Blaser Mills Law are delighted to announce our Legal 500 rankings. Visit our Legal 500 firm page for more details on... Headway – Improving life after brain injury Brain injury can have a major impact on your life. Every day activities, such as walking, talking and feeling can become a... Chiltern Cycling Festival 2018 For another year running, Blaser Mills Law is proud to be an official partner of the Chiltern Cycling Festival. The annual Chiltern... GDPR – what does it all mean? The General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) replaces the current Data Protection Act and comes into force 25 May, 2018. GDPR relates to... > View all news and articles	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369894
__label__cc	0.728067	0.271933	Home The Shop SWMS Templates Piano Removal and Transport SWMS FULL SWMS LIBRARY Mechanical & Smash Phone Installation Sheet Metal & Welding Piano Removal and Transport SWMS $69.90 $59.50 +GST The Piano Removal and Transport SWMS features: Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details Specifically, the Piano Removal and Transport SWMS covers: And more. Please check details below SKU: 5c71fb2c66f1 Categories: Engineering, Full SWMS Library List, SWMS Templates Tag: Safe Work Method Statement Template The Piano Removal and Transport Safe Work Method Statement is a comprehensive SWMS Template which is highly comprehensive and pre-filled and ready for immediate use after adjusting it to suit your site specific requirements. Need a complete Safety Management System? 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They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example. Utility Vehicle SWMS $69.90 $59.50 +GST Add to cart Air Conditioner Maintenance SWMS Angle Notcher SWMS Asphalt Bitumen Patching SWMS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369896
__label__wiki	0.835289	0.835289	"What is it?" Riddles You already know what is been asked. You just have to put the clues together to solve each "What is it?" riddle. You have to travel far before you turn it over. What is it? It can be done to buttons and shopping carts. What is it? A man walks out of a house that has four walls all facing north. A bird walks past him. What is it? It is able to speak because it has a hard gone. You know what it is as soon as it has sung. What is it? It's shorter than the rest, but when you're happy, you raise it up like it's the best. What is it? What moves across the land but never has to steer? It has delivered our goods year after year. Lives without a body, hears without ears, speaks without a mouth, to which the air alone gives birth. What is it? Built of metal or wood to divide. It will make us good neighbors, if you stay on your side. It stands upright and can be quite grand. Its secret is not hidden but right at hand. Tickle with your fingers and a song it will sing. Be careful, though, you may break a string. What is it? Neither bought nor sold but more valuable than gold. It is built but not by hand. What is it? The leaves are on the fruit, the fruit is on the leaves. What is it? You can't live without doing this, and we all do it at the same time. Yet many wish it wasn't happening. What is it? Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it? It can be used onstage or to express admiration. What is it? Controlled by your hands and feet. It would be nothing without a street. What is it? Pointing North, South, East, and West it saves the lost and helps the rest. What is it? You can always see it, but it's too far away to touch. Mountains rest on it, and at sea it surrounds you. What is it? This old one runs forever, but never moves at all. He has not lungs nor throat, but still a mighty roaring call. Used on a diamond and left on a board. It's great for a gymnast his grip to restore. What is it? It's equally comfortable in an orchestra and a geometry textbook. What is it? It gets passed among men and builds without growing. It serves to injure from a source unknowing. Attracted by light but flies at night. It's wind and hairy but not too scary. What is it? Usually green but can be brown. It's a great place to play or lie down. What is it? This has no beginning, middle or end, and all the greatest thinkers see it but can't comprehend. This is a plant named after a light source. What is it? It comes from crystal and melts to a treat. Add it to your tea to make it sweet. What is it? You use this to clean although it is small. If you forget it, your smile will appall. No sooner spoken than broken. What is it? It is the assumed nocturnal symbol of Mr. Wayne. What is it? Man walks over, and man swims under. In times of war, it can be burned asunder. What is it? The man who invented it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What is it? Everyone needs this, it's great with an 'r' on the end but you're sad when the first letter goes away. What is it? There are several different kinds, but the one you pick doesn't do its job. What is it? Through its wounds, water does run. It once held many but now has none. What is it? Both a currency and an antlered male. What is it? Never alive but practically extinct. How we miss the letters pressing the ribbon of ink. Sometimes it's silver but also gold. Printed on paper it's a treasure to hold. Tomorrow's yesterday. Yesterday's tomorrow. What is it? Its fleece is warm and wooly white. And when you lie awake at night, count it and you'll fall asleep. What is it? Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it? It carries paper of the most important sort but also plastic, I'm glad to report. Mountains will crumble and temples will fall, and no man can survive its endless call. A beacon from home to guide your way. It can be a lifesaver on a stormy day. It is yellow and you can serve it but not eat. What is it? It is a place of play on a sunny day. Winter will come and take all the fun, but we'll be back in May. What is it? Touch this and you'll regret it. But if it's cold, you won't forget it. What is it? Grown in the ground, it's taller than you. Strip off the outside, the yellow pieces you chew. What is it? Everyone has it and no one can lose it, what is it? You use it between your head and your toes, the more it works the thinner it grows. What is it? It is not your enemy, yet we still beat it. What is it? It rows quickly with four oars but never comes out from under his own roof. What is it? It flavors your food and divides the year up. What is it? It is everything to someone, and nothing to everyone else. What is it? You can spin, wheel and twist, but this thing can turn without moving. What is it? It keeps you on the ground and stops things from floating around. What is it? It could make arrows fly and kites soar. What is it? Not a comb or a brush but makes the hair feel plush. What is it? It regulates our daily movements, but it feels no interest in our lives. It directs us when to come and go, but does not care if we pay attention. What is it? You eat something you neither plant nor plow. It is the son of water, but if water touches it. It dies. What is it? Glittering points that downward thrust. Sparkling spears that do not rust. What is it? Covered in stone and sun. It's home to many but also none. What is it? A circle of stones, never in rows. Stacked one on the other, mystery it sows. It can't be seen or felt. It can't be touched or smelt. Behind stars and under hills. All emptiness it fills. Never swallowed but certainly chewed, tossed in the mouth but it is not food. What is it? Women don't have and don't want it. Men get it but sometimes they try to get rid of it. What is it? Sharp and long, flag of the world. What is it? Whoever makes it, tells it not; whoever takes it, knows it not; and whoever knows it, wants it not. What is it? Always wooden and covered in paint. It can make you laugh or hide, because something dark is inside. What is it? It's been around for millions of years, but it's no more than a month old. What is it? This is a shape and a symbol that we literally cannot live without. What is it? A device that nearly everyone has that can freeze anyone it sees. What is it? You need a key to receive an answer from me. The answer you'll find is straight from your mind. What is it? Give it a toss, and it's ready, but not until it's dressed. What is it? It stands on one leg with its heart in its head. What is it? It belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do. What is it? It's been around for millions of years, but is never more than a month old. What is it? You can hold it without using your hands or your arms. What is it? What has wings, but can not fly. Is enclosed, but can outside also lie. Can open itself up, Or close itself away. Is the place of kings and queens, And doggerel of every means. What is it upon which I stand? Which can lead us to different lands. Arnold Schwarzenegger has a big one, Michael J Fox has a small one, Madonna doesn't have one, The pope has one but he never uses it, Bill Clinton has one and he uses it all the time! You can tumble in it, Roll in it, Burn it, Animals eat it, Used to cover floors, Still used beyond stall doors. Freshens whatever it is placed on, Absorbs whatever is poured into it. There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it? It can be cracked, It can be made, It can be told, it can be played. A home of wood in a wooded place, but built not by hand. High above the earthen ground, it holds its pale blue gems. What is it? Born at the same time as the world, destined to live as long as the world, and yet never five weeks old. What is it? A mile from end to end, yet as close to as a friend. A precious commodity, freely given. Seen on the dead and on the living. Found on the rich, poor, short and tall, but shared among children most of all. The part of the bird, that is not in the sky, Which can swim in the ocean and always stay dry. It's got twists and turns, but has no curves. Twist it to fix it, turn it to ruin it. What is it? The sharp slim blade, that cuts the wind. What is it? Thousands of these come together to make a digital image. What is it? Round as an apple, deep as a cup, and all the kings' horses can't fill it up. What is it? Round like a dishpan and smaller than a bathtub. But the ocean can't fill it. What is it? What is it that makes tears without sorrow and takes its journey to heaven? What is it something that you always have but you always leave behind? Big as a biscuit, deep as a cup, but even a river can't fill it up. What is it? A hill full, a hole full; yet you cannot catch a bowl full. What is it? If I have it, I don't share it. If I share it, I don't have it. What is it? What is it that leaps and runs and yet, has no feet? Born of sorrow, grows with age, You need a lot to be a sage. What is it? "What is it?" Riddles.pdf	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369901
__label__wiki	0.95269	0.95269	Director of family-run Weston coach company Bakers Dolphin dies Bob Baker started working the the business in 1961 Hannah BakerBusiness Editor Bob, left, and John Baker of Bakers Dolphin (Image: Bristol Live) A director at a family-run Weston-based coach company has died. Bob Baker, who was the grandson of founder Charles Theodore Baker and a director at Bakers Dolphin, died on Monday, 17 December, at the age of 79. Bob had worked in the family business since 1961 after graduating in engineering from London University. Bob and his younger brother John became directors at Bakers Dolphin in 1968 when the firm was operating 17 coaches. Elderly pair hold hands as they are removed from crash scene Under their leadership, the company - then known as Bakers Coaches - expanded in the 1970s and 1980s, buying up major West country competitor Wems Coaches in 1981. In 1984, Bakers Coaches and overseas travel company Dolphin Travel merged to become Bakers Dolphin Travel. Bakers Dolphin is based in Weston-super-Mare (Image: NEILPHILLIPS) The group opened its first shop in Weston-super-Mare that year and grew to 100 stores selling holidays worldwide. The company also bought Bowyers Travel in Nailsea and Clevedon, and Blue World Travel in Clifton before rebranding to Bakers Dolphin. The chain was sold to First Choice Holidays in 1998, after which Bob continued as a director of Bakers Dolphin Coaches. He launched the regular Bristol to London service and expanded the coach fleet, retaining his directorship after retirement from the day-to-day running of the business. Bakers Dolphin managing director Max Fletcher said: “Bakers Dolphin has always been a family business and everyone knew Bob and the fantastic contribution he made over the years to our success. This is when Bristol’s new m1 metrobus service will launch “We all owe him so much for developing the business over the years and our heart-felt condolences go to his family. He will be greatly missed.” Bob leaves behind a widow, Sandra, and four children, Patrick, Deborah, Damon and James.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369902
__label__cc	0.706367	0.293633	Caller ID: Breast Cancer S Free Lookup Complaint Level 33 User Complaints 2 Complaints to the FTC Sarah With Breast Cancer Society Scam / Fake "Breast Cancer Society" Charity Scam Caller Type Scammer/Fraudster Recognize and Report Phone Fraud Official video from the United States Federal Trade Commission Owner Info for 470-238-2031 Free Reverse Phone Lookup You have 3 remaining free lookups today. Lookup for Free Get unlimited lookups that include full address, email, relatives, and more for only $0.95 with a 3 day trial Caller ID for (470) 238-2031: About (470) 238-** Phone Numbers Near Buford, Georgia Issued by Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel Numbers with this prefix were first introduced in 2011. While 4702382031 was originally issued with the info above, the owner of the phone number (470) 238-2031 may have transferred it through a process called porting. User Complaints for (470) 238-2031 Is 470-238-2031 your phone number? Why are you requesting this comment be removed? As a courtesy to users, we typically review requests within 7-14 days and only remove requests with a valid reason. Caller name: 300-400-2189 Caller type: Scammer/Fraudster Caller I'd shows breast cancer s. They keep calling day after day and I refuse to answer. Today they left a message asking for my husband by his name. Sounds just like what others have been complained about. Hopefully they will stop if we never answer. - annoyed Was this comment helpful? Yes No [Reply] March 29, 2015 Caller name: Sarah with Breast Cancer Society Caller type: Telemarketer Sounded very fake. Wanted my credit card number. I told her no, she could mail it to me. called several times before asking for my husband. Said I was very heard to get up with. Told her I would mail a donation if I was interested. Could not be complementary enough. SCAM SCAM SCAM I get calls from this scam operation at least two times per day. They have been calling several months now. I never answer them and never will. My phone system makes a call log that records Caller ID, time and date. This week I will fill out a complaint form with FCC as I am on the national Do Not Call register. I doubt if that will stop them as the FCC is busy trying to regulate the Internet. I have filed complaints with the FCC in the past and usually get a form letter stating they are"looking into it". [Reply] March 2, 2015 Caller name: Breast Cancer S Caller type: Unknown You can file a complaint with the FTC about this company https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/GettingStarted#crnt - dee [Reply] February 20, 2015 Caller name: Breast Cancer Society We never answer this call...but it does call after 8pm... - Linny [Reply] February 8, 2015 Caller name: Breast Cancer Call every day at all hours. It's blocked after one ring - Frustrated [Reply] January 19, 2015 Caller name: Breast Cancer Services I wish this bunch would go to hl. They call 4 times each day beginning as early as 8:00 a.m. Told the biotch yesterday to take our number off the list. Told me she could do that and that she was calling for my husband anyhow. She said he had given a $20.00 donation. Needless to say when he got home, he got a butt chewing from me. He said he had not given anyone any money. So that big fat biotch was lying like a mangy dog. They will not and never will receive any money from me. It is to line their pockets and nobody elses. Somebody probably is getting rich off this for the holidays. I hope they rot in h**l. - Emily [Reply] December 2, 2014 Fake ....will not give them anything Please arrest these people [Reply] November 8, 2014 [Reply] October 14, 2014 Caller name: SCAM / FAKE "BREAST CANCER SOCIETY" CHARITY SCAM i'M 100% certain they are scammers. Proof? Call them back and you will be told that the number is "A NON-WORKING NUMBER." (Oddly, when I called twice later, it suddenly WAS working; 1st time they ID'd themselves but then quickly hung up; 2nd time I was told their spiel about how they help BC patients (BS!) and that I had to give a confirmation code to get a callback (I.E. PROOF I'D ALREADY DONATED) then sent to an answering machine which, naturally was full. In short, any time you call a scammer/telemarketer back at their number and it states it is a "non-working number," you now have proof they are illegally calling from a non-working number by using a technique called "ghost" or "proxy" number. They asked for my Mom. She passed years ago. So they asked me to donate. I hesitated literally less than 2 seconds before saying "Well..." PRECISELY AS SHE HUNG UP ON ME. Why the pause? I have breast cancer, i'm "fighting." I'm also, so far, "losing." May they, as well as the USA government with it's FCC, FTC, burn_in_hell, as these agencies are well aware of these thieves, as thousands upon thousands have written these agencies for relief; these agencies could easily, EASILY close them down and arrest no less than the lead scammers, IN LESS THAN ONE DAY.. Yet they are allowed to lie and steal, while the agencies who are supposed to PROTECT our country openly ignore all the RECORDED PROOF THEY HAVE of these thieves -- yet they have ample time to tap and record decent Americans who have broken no laws, then use this material to SIC the IRS upon people who dare to disagree with the law MAKERS in office who are openly BREAKING THE LAW!. When facing the legislature on the topic of passing 'Obamacare', the words Nancy Pelosi spoke to them still ring in my ears: "WE CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT'S IN IT (Obama's health initiative) UNTIL YOU PASS IT!" When I was younger, our country had a testimony toward decent and fair life called "The Constitution of the United States of America." Quoth the raven: "NEVERMORE." [Reply] September 28, 2014 I received a call from this number 470-238-2031 and they claim to have been from the Breast Cancer Society. A woman named Amanda told me I was harder to get a hold of than her children at school. So, she tried to get me to commit to a donation for breast cancer patients and I agreed.. She said she must have dialed heaven because I was an angel (good lord!). So, she then said she would transfer me over to the call center to verify my donation. At this point another woman got on the phone and tried to get my credit card info. I told her to mail my pledge card and I'd send a check. As soon as I hung up I googled the number because I suspected it was a scam. So glad I did! Please do not give these people your money! [Reply] September 4, 2014 Called repeatedly without leaving a message for several days. I finally answered, as I was curious who was calling. I was told I was harder to get ahold of than her children at school. She went on and on about breast cancer and asked if she sent me info/envelope would I put a little something in for person fighting cancer. I told her thank you but that I worked directly with the American Cancer Society and Chair and event we do to benefit breast cancer in October every year and that I was all in for the cause but had my own avenue of giving but thank you for reaching out. By the time I was done answering I looked at the phone and the line had been disconnected...... Clearly she had no intention of hearing my answer....... - SCAM WARNING! [Reply] August 29, 2014 Caller name: breast cancer service they call me today about helping out , I told them no! I'm not interest and have no desire in given such service. I couldn't care less who they were or about they're service. [Reply] May 27, 2014 I've found that a very loud whistle will stop harassing calls immediately! - Atlantakiwi [Reply] April 16, 2014 Caller name: Breast Cancer Society (Amanda) I received a call from this number 470-238-2031 and they claim to have been from the Breast Cancer Society... They asked for my husband, most likely because the phone service is in his name. But he wasn't home at the time and a woman named (Amanda) told me it was ok and that I could actually help. So, she tried to get me to commit to a donation for breast cancer patients and I agreed.. So, she then said she would transfer me over to the call center to varify my donation. Then another woman got on the phone and tried to get personal information from me and that's when a red flag came up! I told her I don't feel comfortable giving that kind of information to strangers over the phone and she said they would put the donation card in the mail.. She even knew our address! I'm glad I googled this number! I'm not sending them one dime! I believe they are SCAMMERS too!! So happy to have found this page.. Thanks everyone for the WARNING!!! These are some sick criminals. But they will reap what they sow! - Not Easily Fooled [Reply] April 3, 2014 I have not answered this caller (470-238-2031). The caller ID says "Breast Cancer Society". They have called my telephone number every 45 minutes today, starting at 830am this morning. They are also messing up my voice mail as it continues to keep the call after they have hung up and the voice mail is full of screeching and buzzing. Man, I wish we could zap these calls away forever! Stop calling! - Gene Chastain Claims to be calling for Breast Cancer but they have been told multiple times to stop calling. Legitimate companies and charities honor do not call requests so this is almost certainly a scam. Robocall at 9:40am to my unlisted Vonage number that we never give out. The Vonage line is for E911 and cheap calls to overseas relatives only. Didn't leave a voice mail. [Reply] January 3, 2014 I do not answer calls when I don't recognize the #. Caller did not leave a message. If important, the caller should leave a message. - apd Pleas do NOT answer these calls! Got one last night at 8:38 est. These idiots are SCAMMERS! They use the "breast cancer" ID to play on your sympathies. When you answer or pick up, all this does is let the SCAMMERS know they have reached a live line and they WILL continue calling/harassing that number trying to get you to give them your hard earned money or as they call it "donation". STOP with the "donations" folks. If you wish to give to a charity, do so locally, period. Phone solicitations are ALWAYS SCAMS, P.E.R.I.O.D. The only way to stop them is to NOT answer the phone. Stop answering these calls folks. [Reply] November 26, 2013 They have called for several days now 3 or 4 times a day. All hours. Getting very annoyed by this. They should know now we do not want to speak with them.. If I want to give to Breast Cancer, I would do it to my local chapter due to my wife being Breast Cancer Survivor. Would appreciate not calling again. This number called me past 8pm on a Saturday night. Pretty sure that is illegal. Told them not to call me again. Caller name: many unknown telemarketers The first call was from Breast Cancer Relief Foundation. I donated $20.00. They called again two months later. I looked them up. It is a complete fraud. The money goes to pay the telemarketers and the people who run the "charity". The next time they called, I told them to put me on their "Do Not Call" list. The time after that, they called themselves the Breast Cancer Society. They said they were not the Breast Cancer Relief Foundation, but wouldn't tell me whether they were just another scam - which of course they are. I told them to put me on their "Do Not Call" list. The time after that, it was a cancer charity with a different name. (I found out that these charities are all run by the same family spawned by James T. Reynolds Sr. and his ex-wife Rose Perkins. James Sr. is dead now, but his son, James T. Reynolds Jr. pays himself a salary upwards 300K per year for running this fake charity.) Yesterday, they called at 9:00 am. I thought it was my sister calling with news about my father, who has cancer. I was too late to pick up, but when I checked the caller ID soon afterward, and saw that it was the Breast Cancer Society. This is totally harassing. I wrote a letter to the Attorney General's of GA, AZ, and TN to complain about this. I got the standard form letters in response. They all say that they are doing their best to "look into" my complaint. One response in particular was rather obnoxious. I wish now that I had saved it. I could have written him back and told him to get off his well-fed but and "look into" himself. What a ridiculous thing to say! These fraudulent charities have existed at the expense of cancer victims for the past twenty or more years! I am so glad to see that I am not the only person who is bothered by these shameless people. I am relieved to be able to express my disgust. Thank you to the person who runs this complaint board. - Kate Watanabe [Reply] October 8, 2013 470-238-2031 Caller ID showed " Breast Cancer S" I received another call tonight. The caller asked for my husband by name. I was told that they were calling from Breast Cancer Society in behalf of the ACS (?American Cancer Society) at least that is what they led me to believe which of course I did not believe the woman on the phone I told the woman that I was on the Do Not Call list and told her to take me off of their list and not to call me again. I hung up as she continued to talk. Repeated attempts to ask them to stop calling do not work . I have received 4 calls from this number in the last week. I think it is disgraceful that these people try to scam people using breast cancer. As a cancer survivor it really irritates me I am recovering from breast cancer and we got a call from this number. They wanted our credit card number for a donation. Didn't give it to them. [Reply] June 21, 2013 This is a complete scam..reputable charities do not operate like this. - Gary [Reply] June 4, 2013 called as I was getting up this a.m. MUCH TOO EARLY. I did not answer. I would never answer anything like this. - ahh How do I stop these infuriating calls? I've already registered with the Do Not Call registry! - Rather not leave my name yet somewhere else Was this comment helpful? Yes No -1 This woman calls at least four or five times a week. Always asks for "Martin" when I tell her there's no one by that name here, she always says Oh, actually, it doesn't matter; I was calling you..." I never let her finish and ask her not to call again; but she does. Today she called and I told her Martin died; she said "Oh, well, I was calling for either one of you" The nerve!!!! I told her she could not be calling me and to take my F... number off her F... database; she just said thank you and hung up. I've had enough of these people. Next call, I'll get and address where to "send the money" and file a complaint to get them to stop. Caller ID says "Breast Cancer S" Don't know who was calling File a Complaint for 470-238-2031 Caller's Name/Company Breast Cancer SBreast Cancer SocietyBreast CancerSarah With Breast Cancer SocietyScam / Fake "Breast Cancer Society" Charity Scam Other Unknown Debt Collector Political call Prank Caller Prison/Jail Collect Call Survey Scammer/Fraudster Telemarketer Text/SMS Appointment Reminder Was this a person or recording? Recording / robocall Featured Numbers Remove My Number Copyright 2012-2020 CallerCenter.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369905
__label__cc	0.653518	0.346482	External Beam Radiation Checkpoint Inhibitors T-cell Transfer Therapy Cancer Treatment Vaccines Immune System Modulators Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials Steps to Find a Clinical Trial Help With Clinical Trials Search Where Trials Take Place Use of Placebos Research Team Members Paying for Clinical Trials Insurance Coverage and Clinical Trials How to Work With Your Health Insurance Plan Children's Assent Scientific Review Ending Trials Early Deciding to Take Part in a Trial Questions to Ask about Treatment Clinical Trials Selected NCI-Supported Trials Drugs Approved for Different Types of Cancer Drugs Approved for Conditions Related to Cancer Off-Label Drug Use Access to Experimental Drugs CAM for Patients CAM for Health Professionals Etoposide Phosphate Placeholder slot (ee-toh-POH-side FOS-fayt) This page contains brief information about etoposide phosphate and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials. US Brand Name(s) Etopophos FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed. Use in Cancer Etoposide phosphate is approved to be used with other drugs to treat: Small cell lung cancer. It is used with cisplatin as first-line therapy. Testicular cancer. It is used in patients who have already been treated with surgery, radiation therapy, or other chemotherapy and have not gotten better. Etoposide phosphate is also available in a different form called etoposide. For more information, see the Drug Information Summary for Etoposide. Etoposide phosphate is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. More About Etoposide Phosphate Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug. MedlinePlus Information on Etoposide Phosphate - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following: warnings about this drug, what this drug is used for and how it is used, what you should tell your doctor before using this drug, what you should know about this drug before using it, other drugs that may interact with this drug, and possible side effects. Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied. Clinical Trials Accepting Patients Find Clinical Trials for Etoposide Phosphate - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients. Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369911
__label__cc	0.660576	0.339424	11-year old Charlie Engelien and his 4.15-pound Triggerfish. Courtesy of Sterling Harbor Bait and Tackle Padraic Donovan (L) with his 27-inch, 6.50-pound Fluke, and Ryan (R) with his 19-inch Fluke. Courtesy of Boulevard Bait and Tackle Chris and his 4.6-pound Triggerfish. Courtesy of Sea Isle Bait and Tackle Dan Brady and his Barracuda. Kayakers finishing up a break during the 1st Annual End of Season Paddle Party 2019. Fishing Line: September 11 By Mark Robbins It’s hard to believe, but we have passed Labor Day. Summer is still here and is speeding along on its merry way. We also have a hurricane spinning off Florida that, by the time of this publication, may have us with its residual effects. Hopefully, all will be well, and life and fishing will have returned to our definition of normalcy. We had some nice results recently, including a Swordfish and a Drum Fish. Let’s check out the recent developments. Leading off is Off the Hook Bait and Tackle. They reported a “nice” catch of a 251-pound Swordfish for the crew of the "Harvester.” Congratulations go out to Rachel, Theo Mercurio, and Ted. Captain Chuck from the "Sea Star III" reports that despite the windy weather, his patrons still caught fish. As conditions permitted, Fluke and Sea Bass came over the rails and both species won pools. The Sea Bass pool winners, with weights in pounds, went to Dave Beccaria (1.5) and Sam Sibila (3.75). Winners with fluke were Dennis DiLodovico (3.0), Frank Servocky (4.35), and Blane Womble (4.05). Capt. Mike, on the "Miss Chris,” reported that the “windy beginning of the week” had them favoring the local beachfront while fishing. They were able to land keeper Flounder and some Weakfish. As the wind ceased toward the end of the week, they returned to their normal fishing grounds “down at the Point.” The "Porgy IV" with Capt. Paul has had his patrons on Flounder - as you would expect. He also was catching more Sea Bass. Unfortunately, the season for Sea Bass is closed now, but will re-open Oct. 8. Flounder season is still open, and recent pools went to Carl Davis who caught two fish weighing 6.12 and 5.43-pounds, Ken Minett, who limited out during the same trip, Everett Fleming who won with a 22-inch fish while also limiting out, and Marty Overline who won with a 22-inch fish. He joined the others by also limiting out. Minett and Fleming had limits of their own on the day that Overline won. These anglers are known as "sharpies" in the fishing business. They know what they’re doing, they catch limits, and they win pools. Capt. Bob, from the "Full Ahead,” reported that the crew worked hard sifting through throwbacks on a recent trip. When the day ended, they had a full limit for each angler on the trip. He thanked them for “making me look good” as the day ended. The "Fishin’ Fever,” with Capt. Tom, had a charter out right before the Sea Bass season closed. They caught some “bonus” Sea Bass which went nicely with the Fluke, and some went to 25-inches that they landed that day. The "Miss Avalon" was out catching Fluke over the weekend. They will continue to target Fluke, Triggerfish, Weakfish, and Kingfish. Give them a call at 609-967-7455 to see what specials - such as Ladies Day - they have planned. While on the line you can check on the schedule of the "Avalon Lady.” They like to hit the inlet and back bays, which are nice fall areas for Weakfish, Bluefish, and some early Stripers. Capt. Al had the "Bayhound" on the fish, as they had a nice Friday before the holiday trip. They termed it “good Fluke fishing today” as the three anglers all limited out. Not a bad average. Sunday was more sensational, as Capt. Sean Reilly and Brian Shea each landed their first Cobias. They also caught “a nice mixed bag catch” of Triggerfish, Bluefish, Fluke, and Spanish Mackerel. Some nice Sea Bass had to be returned, but they will be sought in the October season. Bragging rights go to Brian, as his Cobia was of legal size while Capt. Sean’s went back into the brine. Boulevard Bait and Tackle has been weighing in nice Flounder that have been coming in from the local reefs. They have been producing quality keepers recently. Ryan came in with a 19-inch keeper and his fishing partner, Padraic Donovan, followed him through the door with a 27-inch, 6.50-pound Fluke. That fish is in second place in the yearly tournament. Cameron was also reporting that Snapper Bluefish are “just about everywhere.” Grab some mullet and toss them out for a good chance to catch some. First Fish Adventures of Sea Isle City took the Gehrig family out for a morning charter recently. It marked a 10-year anniversary, as the Gehrig’s were the first customers of First Fish Adventures. They celebrated by having “a blast catching Mahi-Mahi.” They caught more than enough to have “plenty of fish tacos” during the holiday weekend. Another trip saw the Jennings family have fun, as they “caught a mixed bag of back bay smalls.” The action kept them busy as they had a “fun day.” The "Starfish" was out over the holiday catching Triggerfish, but their big highlight of the weekend was the catch of a Black Drum Fish caught by Sherri Parnell Spicer. It was an unexpected catch during the holiday weekend. Cathy at Sterling Harbor Bait and Tackle reported that “when the conditions were right over the weekend,” nice Flounder were caught - that means both in the ocean and the back bays. One highlight goes to Scott Wheeler and crew, who fished from his boat the "Big Bone.” They were out at the reef and recorded a four-man limit. Another catch of note was made by 11-year-old Charlie Engelien, who "checked in" with a Triggerfish that hit on a crab bait and tipped the scales at 4.15-pounds. The surf “still” has Kingfish in it, and Bluefish are being caught at the inlets and the beachfront. Due to the strong tides the crabbing was slower, “but should improve now that we are past the new moon.” The "Sailor’s Delight" continues to catch Fluke as they have been doing since the season began. Their patrons have also been reeling in Sea Bass (returned), Bluefish and Weakfish. Add in Sea Robins, sharks, and even some Lizardfish and the backwaters are teeming with life. They have been doing particularly well with keeper Fluke since the calendar rolled over to September. The Kayak Fishing Store reported the catch of the “biggest Sheepshead I’ve ever seen.” A check on a portable scale registered over 15-pounds. The scale never fully stopped, but was registering between 15 and 18 pounds. The angler, Liz, settled on over 15 pounds and “was gracious enough” to return “this monster” to the water. The First Annual End of the Season Paddle Party 2019 was a success, as roughly 35 people participated. Homeowners waved to the paddlers, and some joined in as the flotilla of kayaks and stand up paddles (SUP) rowed around the backwaters and lagoons of Stone Harbor. Everyone enjoyed the event, and are looking forward to more outings. Don’t forget that Grassy Sound Marina will be hosting the Heroes on the Water South Jersey kayak fishing event Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for active-duty military members and veterans, first responders, and their families. Equipment and training will be provided at no charge. Also, volunteers are encouraged to register to help at the event. Also, the annual yard sale at Utsch’s is Sept. 14. Fishing gear will be available, but you can always find great non-fishing items too. Remember to apply for the Striped Bass Bonus Program through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) Division of Fish and Wildlife, as the deadline is Oct. 31. The program allows for one fish per permit between 24 to less than 28-inches, and can be used between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31. Good luck if you get out and let me know how you did. Submit your fishing news and photos to mrobbins@cmcherald.com Fishing Line Column	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369914
__label__cc	0.732175	0.267825	Swiss voting documents © FDFA, Presence Switzerland You are a Swiss citizen living abroad and would like to participate in Swiss political life. You are eligible to participate in popular votes at federal level as well as elections to the National Council without having to travel to Switzerland. You may exercise your political rights by correspondence under the following conditions: you are domiciled abroad, you are registered with a Swiss representation. If you meet the above requirements you may apply to the Swiss representation where you are registered for inclusion in the electoral register either by applying directly in person or by sending the duly filled out and signed application form to exercise your political rights. Political rights of the Swiss abroad (PDF, Number of pages 3, 68.7 kB, English) Application to exercise political rights (PDF, Number of pages 4, 46.8 kB, multilingual: German, French, Italian, English) According to the Ordinance on Swiss Persons and Institutions Abroad (Ordinance on Swiss Abroad), you will be registered into the electoral register of your last municipality of residence in Switzerland. If you never had your residence in Switzerland, you will be registered into the electoral register of your place of origin or of one of your places of origin. Ordinance on Swiss Persons and Institutions Abroad (Ordinance on Swiss Abroad; RS 195.11) The electoral municipality will directly confirm in writing your inclusion in its electoral register, and will also forward to you the necessary voting materials. Any questions you may have or difficulties you encounter with the voting procedure should be referred directly to the municipality in question. In addition to the official explanations of the Federal Council that accompany the voting materials you will find information on popular votes and elections in the “Swiss Review” as well as on the Swissinfo website, which provides online news in 10 languages. If you move, you only have to inform the relevant Swiss representation of your change of address, which will pass the information on to your electoral municipality. The competent Swiss representation will be glad to answer any additional questions. Do not hesitate to make contact. Online desk With the online desk you have the possibility to access consular services, such as registering in the Swiss Abroad Register, notifications of changes of civil status, changes of address. Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) Federal Chancellery on political rights www.ch.ch Regionales Konsularcenter Benelux c/o Schweizerische Botschaft Lange Voorhout 42 2514 EE Den Haag Headquarters benelux@eda.admin.ch 2500 GX Den Haag On weekends and public holidays and in case of emergency outside of working hours, all calls to the Embassy are diverted to the FDFA Helpline in Switzerland (direct number +41 (0)800 24-7-365 or +41 (0)58 465 33 33. The Netherlands (including Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten, Bonaire, Saba, St Eustatius), Belgium and Luxembourg	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369915
__label__wiki	0.939518	0.939518	Greece's Decision To Kill Its Version Of PBS Was Catastrophic Rob Wile REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis Last week, the Greek government shut down public broadcasting station ERT to prove it was serious about austerity. This was the equivalent of Washington finally acting out on its threat to cut funding to PBS or NPR. But in Greece, the move has brought the masses to the streets. And it now it appears to have mortally wounded Greek PM Antonis Samaras. It's another classic example of how small incidents can spiral into much larger crises (we are seeing this play out in Turkey). It's hard to argue that ERT didn't need some reform: its 2,600 employees, three domestic television channels as well as radio stations cost Greek taxpayers 300 million euros ($400 million) a year, according to Reuters. By comparison, PBS operates every single one of its affiliates with just a bit more money (along with viewer support). A government spokesman said it had become a "typical case of ... incredible waste". What has the country up in arms was the manner in which the decision came down. The move did not require legislative approval, but Samaras appears to have consulted no one else in his coalition. The leaders of the coalition's junior parties said it would not abide by "faits accomplis" and called seizure "a coup." Guardian correspondent Helena Smith says Samaras' decision instantly caused the goodwill he'd built up over the past year or so to vaporize: His shock decision to close ERT has been met with as much criticism from conservatives and challenges to his rule from within his own New Democracy party cannot be ruled out. Smith spoke with one analyst who predicted that while the coalition will survive for now, it won't make it through another test, and likely won't survive to see the end of 2014. The government is totally dysfunctional. There are just too many accumulated problems, the deficit, the real economy, the recession, privatisations, restructuring of the public sector, for any government to solve," says the political analyst Giorgos Kyrtsos. "The scenario of snap elections happening is no more than 10-15 percent. But whether the government will survive the next six months is another issue. Some other problem will emerge that it can't deal with. I give it an 80 percent chance of collapsing over the winter of 2013-14. Greek bond yields had already been trending higher in the past few weeks. This did not help: We told you about how the same guys who put on the Eurovision song contest had helped Greek public broadcaster ERT broadcast a guerrilla signal to keep it going while its fate was decided. Today, a court ruled a rump-ERT must be able to broadcast until a new public station is established. More: Greece Protests	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369918
__label__wiki	0.961542	0.961542	CX Tech is Caixin Global's real-time tech news portal, featuring 24-hour news, short-form analysis, and roundups from business and tech media in China. Q&A: Viral Star Fang Jinlong on Making Chinese Folk Music Fun In Depth: The Aftermath of the Killing of Qasem Soleimani Cash-Stuffed Secret Vault Appears in CCTV Documentary Corrupt Chinese Official Pours Moutai Down the Drain Update: U.S. and China Sign Phase One Trade Deal Didi Apologizes, Modifies ‘Sexist’ Hitch Relaunch Plan By Matthew Walsh and Zhao Runhua / Nov 08, 2019 12:39 PM / Business & Tech Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing apologized and made changes to a relaunch plan for its controversial Hitch carpooling service after being accused of sexism for setting different operating hours for women and men. On Tuesday the company announced the return of Hitch on a trial basis later this month after the service was suspended last year following two high-profile murders of female passengers. The trial was set to allow use by men between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m., and women between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., the company said in announcing the relaunch. But Didi was forced to backtrack within hours after large numbers of social media users said the operating hours discriminated against women, for instance by heavy-handedly restricting female customers’ access to the platform, treating all female customers as possible victims of aggression, and shifting the responsibility for protecting their safety back into the hands of drivers who are often men. On Thursday evening, company president Liu Qing said on her personal Weibo microblog that the new rules were unsuitable and asked for time to adjust them. Didi later released a separate statement on its WeChat public account explaining that significant spikes in rates of sex-related complaints from female users during evening and late-night operating hours prompted the differing gender-based restrictions. The company also apologized for the blunder, saying: “Prior to announcing the plan, we did not carry out a public appraisal and discussion of this rule and were unable to fully listen to feedback from all sides. At the same time, we express our deep apologies for troubling everyone with our insufficient consideration and poor communication.” All users will only be able to use Hitch between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. when it relaunches from Nov. 20, the later statement added. While Didi found itself at the center of a furor at home, things were going slightly better abroad. The company told Caixin Friday that it plans to add in-app taxi-hailing services to its product offerings in Mexico, starting in the city of Cuernavaca. Although Didi is already recruiting drivers for the service, it does not yet have a launch date. Meanwhile, Mexico City will become the third in the country to welcome Didi’s food delivery business — Didi Food — after Guadalajara and Monterrey, the company announced Tuesday. Contact reporter Matthew Walsh (matthewwalsh@caixin.com) Related: Didi to Trial Revived Hitch Carpool Service More Than a Year After Passenger Murders	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369924
__label__cc	0.678798	0.321202	Software Provider: Evolution Gaming Evolution Gaming is a name that makes its way onto a number of players’ lips. The software developing company has been around since 2006 and provides its games to online casinos worldwide but does mostly cater for the European market. Evolution Gaming has gone to great measures to make sure they remain unique in a somewhat oversaturated market and they have done that by specializing! Evolution Gaming specializes in providing top-notch live table games to online casinos, and they are definitely considered leaders in this field. In this review we have a look at Evolution Gaming, how it’s changed through the years, its security measures and we also do our best to answer some of the most common questions surrounding the software developer. 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Get $1000 Bonus on your first 3 deposits all at 100% match More Info Canadian specific banking options help make this casino a hit for Canucks Play Now Canadian specific banking options help make this casino a hit for Canucks Brief History of Evolution Gaming Let’s rewind to 2006 when Evolution Game was just starting out. It was a fairly late start for them, if you consider Microgaming and the likes had already been around for a decade or more.But this may have actually been the perfect time to establish themselves as it was around the time that technologies used for live casino gaming became accessible, and anyway Evolution quickly caught up as well as caught the eye of many top 10 Canadian online casinos. By the time 2007 rolled around, merely a year after Evolution had first opened their doors, they had already signed their first major client- Party Casino. Party Casino played a key role in Evolution’s evolution as it brought their games to a wide audience and increased their popularity dramatically. More online casinos partnered with Evolution over the next few years and in 2009 the company had grown so big they needed to get more offices with 400% more floor space. Since then, Evolution has enjoyed the fruits of their hard labour in the form of steady and reliable growth of the company, with an increase in players,, fans and casinos that offer Evolution Gaming games every year. Evolution Gaming Security As far as safety and security goes, you can’t get much safer than Evolution Game. They started their business at just the right time to make use of modern and effective security systems without having to deal with the headache of phasing out obsolete ones. Evolution Gaming have all their necessary gaming licenses in place. They are eCOGRA approved and also have their certification from the Alderney Gambling Control Committee- a well respected force within the online gambling industry. As with many other software developers, all of Evolution Gaming’s games are tested by the Technical Systems Testing, to ensure that all of Evolution Gaming’s games are 100% random and fair. As far as live gaming goes, it really does not get much better than Evolution Game. They are considered the trail blazers in the field and all other live game developers undoubtedly look up to Evolution for inspiration. Over the years Evolution Gaming has come up with dozens of iconic games that have graced the sites of online casinos. Their dealers are known for being professional, friendly, pleasant and have the ability to speak a variety of languages. The games are also easy to navigate, with the setup of them being simple and straightforward. Because Evolution is so well-established, it has come to be trusted and reliable within the community. It is definitely a good choice for anyone who wants to try out a live casino game for the first time. But with so much variety on offer, there should truly be something for everyone. What are some of Evolution Gaming’s most popular games? Evolution Gaming has a wide variety of live casino games that they supply to an array of online casino. They have many popular versions of your favourite table games but a game that has truly flourished in popularity has got to be their live game called Mermaid’s Fortune. Mermaid’s Fortune is almost like a mini game show that has a charismatic hostess. It’s a truly unique concept and brought Evolution even more fame and fortune. Other than that, Evolution’s live roulette, live poker versions and live baccarat are also extremely popular. Does Evolution Gaming just make Live Games? Yes, Evolution Gaming specializes in making live table games. But even though this may sound limiting, as there are software developers that cover a;; bases, it actually allows for the company to focus entirely on the live gaming aspect and ensure that each of those live games are the best in the business! Where can I play Evolution Gaming Games? Evolution Gaming is very popular around the world and New Zealand is no exception! If you are a Kiwi player you can play your favourite Evolution Gaming games at the following, respected online casinos: • Royal Vegas • Platinum Play • Casinoland • Leo Vegas • Casino Cruise Are Evolution Gaming Games Mobile Friendly? Whether you can play Evolution Gaming’s games on your mobile or not will depend on the online casino that you play the game through. But because Evolution uses live dealers it may be better to use a bigger screen than a mobile phone. It is also imperative to ensure that you have a stable internet connection for the best live streaming	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369926
__label__wiki	0.592899	0.592899	What We Recruit Business Change & Transformation Human Resources Procurement & Purchasing Buying & Merchandising Supply Chain Logistics & Transport Warehouse & Distribution Fixed Term & Contract Recruitment NED Recruitment Widdop, Bingham & Co. Ltd Abbey Logistics Group Bunzl Catering Regional HR Manager - Glasgow Regional HR Manager Jobs Businesses that are nationwide or multi-site need a unified and predictable employee resourcing strategy that ensures staffing is always kept at the optimum level and that the individual HR demands of the industry are met. The regional HR manager operates in the position between a board dealing with national or international HR and HR managers of the various locations within a region. Note that a “region” to a multinational operation can cover anything from a few towns to a few nations. Regional HR managers work closely with operational managers to implement the company’s HR strategy as decided by the board. That includes staffing, projection of new schemes and policies, implementation of new laws and guidelines affecting the industry, and overseeing the HR needs of restructuring, expansion and entering new markets. The skills required Typically, a regional HR manager will have a solid background in managing the human resources of a company, so will have a confident understanding of the general needs of the role. In many ways the job is similar but scaled up, the main difference being that communication tends not to be with individual operational staff at the location but with their HR managers. That requires a different set of communication skills, so being able to demonstrate this ability will be of great benefit to you. While much of the work of the regional HR manager is carried out at a regional HQ or the main business headquarters, it is likely that you will need to travel to various locations regularly to ensure that HR policies are implemented correctly and that site HR managers are following the company’s strategy. Find Regional HR Manager Jobs with Cast UK Whether you are seeking work as a regional HR manager or are company looking to fill a vacancy, Cast UK is the preferred choice of thousands of people every year. Because we specialize in HR recruitment at managerial level, our consultants have a keen understanding of the roles. The relationships we have formed with businesses around the country are key to our success, and our list of client companies and executives grows by the day. Call us today on 0333 121 3345 whether you’re seeking to be an regional HR manager, or are looking for one. Regional HR Manager Jobs in Glasgow Located on the River Clyde in the western region of Scotland, Glasgow is the largest city north of the border and has the third largest population in the UK. Known predominantly for its industrial past, which included the production of items ranging from textiles, carpet, furniture, food and drink, through to explosives, chemicals and industrial machinery, Glasgow was known during the 19th century as the Second City of the Empire. A quarter of all the world's locomotives at the time were manufactured in Glasgow, while the Clyde shipyards were bustling with workers creating seafaring vessels of every shape and size. Over the last 200 years, Glasgow has changed significantly. Most of the shipyards are gone (although some are still in operation) and many of the factories have been replaced with world-class shopping and high-end accommodation. Indeed, the city is ranked as one of Europe's top financial centres and one of the most liveable cities in the world. For those seeking Regional HR Manager roles in Glasgow, there are plenty of opportunities, whether you're interested in manufacturing, retail, technology, biosciences, finance, education, media or transport. Indeed, just some of the companies based in Glasgow include Clydesdale Bank, BAE Systems Surface Fleet Solutions, BBC Scotland, The Herald and John Dewar & Sons. There's also the Port of Glasgow and Glasgow International Airport, and the city is home to four universities, a number of colleges and several sports teams, not to mention a variety of entertainment venues. Cast UK - helping you discover new roles To find out more about the range of Regional HR Manager opportunities in Glasgow, or other vacancies in procurement, supply chain management or logistics across the country, contact Cast UK today. Our team of recruitment experts are committed to finding the best talent for every vacancy and we can also provide advice and assistance on how to keep your career on the right path in a particular part of the country. To find out more about how Cast UK can help you find and recruit candidates within Glasgow or source a new job in Glasgow then contact one of our consultant team on 0333 121 3345. Regional Operations Director £90000.00 - £100000.00 per annum egional Operations DirectorNorthamptonshire£90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits Role profileOur client, who are a leading Logistics business with multiple operations across the UK, is looking to recruit a Regional Operations Director. Stockport, Greater Manchester Our client, who is a growing Distribution business, are looking to recruit a Stock Controller for their expanding operation based in Stockport. LGV Driver Musgrave is Ireland's leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. My client, an established business in the Stockport area, is looking to appoint a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the business during an exciting time of growth and expansion. Buyer / Inventory Planner An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving business in the Stockport area as a Buyer / Inventory Planner!This is an end to end procurement role for a growing SME which has won significant contracts with a number of high profile customers a... An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a thriving business FMCG in the Manchester area as an Assistant Buyer. : Cast UK are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Manager for a leading Pharmaceutical Company who are at the forefront of their market. Production Scheduler Our client, an FMCG business in Liverpool, is looking to appoint a Production Planner to join their existing supply chain team. Bradford, West Yorkshire £13 - £15 per hour A great opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic company on a temporary basis. Import Merchandiser £26000.00 - £28000 per annum Cast UK are partnered with a leading retailer based in the North West to recruit an Import Merchandiser to join their close-knit and friendly supply chain team. Shift Operations Manager Up to £35000.00 per annum + Benefits Cast UK are currently supporting one of our prestigious clients with the recruitment process of a Shift Operations Manager for their fast paced operation based in Manchester. Demand Planner (12 month contract) Skelmersdale, Lancashire Cast UK are looking to recruit a Demand Planner on behalf of a global business based near Skelmersdale. ISO Compliance Manager Our client, who are a leading Logistics business, is looking to recruit an ISO Compliance Manager to be predominantly based out of their operations in West Yorkshire. Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion (various positions available) For the past two years, Cast UK have been partnered with one of the UK's fastest growing fashion retailers to recruit talented merchandisers to join their expanding head office team. Related Regional HR Manager jobs in Glasgow Internal Recruitment Manager Regional HR Business Partner Popular Cities & Towns View all cities & towns Popular Counties Please note that all telephone calls are recorded for training & monitoring purposes hello@castuk.com Cast UK 7 Jordan Street, Manchester, M15 4PY enquiries@castuk.com Business Change & Transformation Procurement & Purchasing Buying & Merchandising © Cast UK Ltd 2020. All rights reserved. Registered number: 05425983. VAT registered in the UK: 215549312	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369927
__label__wiki	0.570428	0.570428	Home Local Disabled drone found next to airport runway Disabled drone found next to airport runway The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands has issued a warning about the use of drones near the airport after a disabled drone was found last week beside the runway of the Owen Roberts International Airport. According to a statement from the CAACI, there has been an increasing number of sightings of drones reported in the vicinity of the airport. On Thursday, the disabled drone was found inside the perimeter of the airport “very near to the runway”. The authority said the drone’s operation “in such close proximity to arriving and departing aircraft is both illegal and extremely irresponsible”. Anyone convicted of flying a drone illegally near an airport in the Cayman Islands faces a maximum of a two-year prison sentence, a $5,000 fine, or both. The CAACI is reminding the public, in the interests of aviation safety, that it is prohibited to fly any form of unmanned aircraft within three nautical miles of Owen Roberts, Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac and the Edward Bodden Airfield on Little Cayman. “This prohibition is in place to protect arriving and departing aircraft during the critical stages of their flight when a collision with, or the ingestion of, a foreign object has the potential for very serious consequences,” the CAACI said. According to Article 176 of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013, “A person must not recklessly or negligently act in a manner likely to endanger an aircraft or any person in the aircraft.” The use of drones is also prohibited within one mile of Northward Prison. Alastair Robertson, CAACI’s director of Air Navigation Services, told the Cayman Compass in an email that, so far, it had not been necessary to divert or delay any aircraft locally due to drone activity. He said that, while there had been several reported sightings of drones near the airport in recent weeks, “it is not possible to confirm the actual number as all but one are anecdotal rather than supported by ‘hard’ evidence”. He added, “However, the one confirmed by CIAA personnel, together with the drone found on the airfield and a previous incident where footage of a drone operating on the airfield at ORIA was posted on social media, is more than sufficient evidence to suggest that a risk exists.” Drones have caused problems for other airports internationally. For example, sightings of drones near London’s Gatwick Airport in London closed that airport for two days in 2018, when up to 1,000 flights were cancelled. Robertson said that where there is sufficient information available, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service are notified about illegal drone activity and “have taken action on previous occasions”. Cayman currently has no drone registration programme in place, he said, but added that consideration is being given to establishing one here. Meanwhile, the CAACI is urging members of the public who see any drone activity near Cayman’s airports to report it to the Airport Operation Command Centre on 244-5835. Alastair Robertson CAACI Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands Owen Roberts International Airport Previous articleFrom consumption to conservation: Turtles still crucial to Cayman’s economy Next article115 swimmers hit the waves at annual CUC sea swim BREAKING: Emergency landing at ORIA Airport runway extension approved $30M airport upgrade deal signed Jimbo Shark January 14, 2020 At 7:15 am Don’t forget that the Gatwick Airport incident was found later to not be a drone. And a couple was arrested and detained for no reason. I find it odd that a disabled “drone” was found within the fence line. Most of these have a way to return to their take-off location when the battery gets too low, so this could have been a “fly away” and it just happened to come down within the airport. Volunteers help replant mangroves Bodden Town man meets test of insanity Alexander Hotel set to reopen next month	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369929
__label__cc	0.624031	0.375969	The Goa Declaration Photo by bobbyramakantBy International Network of People Who Use Drugs, “Asia and the Pacific Region” January 2008, India Besides being the world’s largest producer of opiates and other drugs such as Amphetamine type substances (ATS), the Asian and the pacific region is home to the largest number of drug users. Although evidence-based, cost-effective approaches are endorsed and promoted by various agencies people who use drugs in the region continue to be oppressed by discriminatory government policies and non-evidence based ‘solutions’ to drug use, such as imprisonment and compulsory detoxification and rehabilitation. Without taking into consideration the socio-economic factors underpinning drug use in the region, people who use drugs will continue to be harassed, marginalised and discriminated against, stereotyped as dangerous and imprisoned. The constant oppression, persecution and human rights violation contributes to HIV and hepatitis vulnerability of people who use drugs, particularly those who inject. In Asia, up to 89% of new HIV and 92% of hepatitis C infections are occurring among injecting drug users (IDUs). On average IDUs account for 30-50% of new HIV infections and 40-60% of the IDU population is estimated to be living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) as well. Even though it is obvious that drug users’ vulnerability to and experience with HIV and HCV make them one of the most important constituents in responses to HIV and HCV in Asia and the Pacific, the level of harm reduction, treatment, support services available as well as involvement of that particular community continues to be grossly insufficient. If Asian and the Pacific governments, civil society, health care providers and other stakeholders are serious about halting the HIV/HCV epidemic, purposeful attention and action must be given to ensure evidence-based and non-oppressive approaches to address the needs and high vulnerability of the IDU population in Asia and the pacific. Policies on drug control need to be harmonized with HIV and HCV prevention, treatment, care and support efforts and standards of services for harm reduction would also be required in order to have an enabling environment for sustainable service delivery. In this context, WE, the people who use drugs in Asia and the Pacific, thereby: Call on governments, various agencies, bi- and multilateral organisations, civil society organisations (CSOs) and the general public to support in: * Empowering our communities to advocate and protect our rights and to facilitate meaningful participation in decision making on issues affecting us; * Promoting a better understanding of current drug policies that negatively impact on the lives and rights of people who use drugs, their families and communities; * Acknowledging and enhancing our knowledge and skills to educate and train others, particularly our peers and members of our community; * Advocating for Universal Access to harm reduction, HIV/HCV treatment and care programmes, including access to evidence-based and effective drug treatment, appropriate medical care, safer consumption equipment, safe disposal of syringes and needles, up-to-date information about drugs and their effects, and safer facilities for practicing harm reduction; * Protecting and eexercising our right to evidence-based information on various drugs including their side effects and complications, access to equitable and comprehensive health and supportive social services, safe and affordable housing and meaningful employment opportunities; * Establishing specifically designed program to address the issues of women who use drugs and allocate enough resources to ensure programs are sustainable while actively promoting their meaningful full participation in all policy, program design and implementation process. * Supporting local, national and regional networks of people who use drugs are incorporated at all levels of decision-making and equitably remunerated for their contributions; * Challenging laws, policies and programmes that disempower, oppress and prevent us from leading healthy and positive lives; * Distinguishing drug dealers from people using drugs who need support, care and treatment instead of oppression and prosecution; * Providing easy access to affordable antiretroviral medicines including second and third line treatments, TB and HCV treatment for all who need them; if necessary by enacting intellectual property laws to protect the rights of developing countries to implement the safeguards enshrined in the TRIPS agreement and Doha Declarations such as Compulsory Licenses, as endorsed by the 2007 WHO General Assembly; * Advocating for development and adherence to harm reduction service delivery such as NSP, OST, residential care, ARV/HCV treatment etc. Affirm our duties and responsibilities as responsible citizens in: * Contributing to collective efforts against the HIV and HCV epidemics in Asia and the Pacific, including HIV and HCV prevention, and care and support of those already infected and affected; * Seeking understanding of issues, challenges and needs of drug users in Asia and the Pacific; * Promoting tolerance, cooperation and collaboration; fostering a culture of inclusion and active participation; * Respecting the diversity of backgrounds, knowledge, skills and capabilities, and cultivating a safe and supportive environment within the drug user community regardless of the types and routes of drugs consumption; * Supporting, strengthening and encouraging the development of organizations for people who use drugs in communities/countries where they do not exist. State our position that: * The most profound need to establish a network of people who use drugs arises from the fact that no group of oppressed people ever attained liberation without the empowerment and involvement of those directly affected; * Through collective action, we will challenge existing oppressive drug laws, policies and programmes and work with government and our constituents to formulate evidence-based drug policies that respect human rights and dignity of people who use drugs. Issued at the First Asian Consultation on the Prevention of HIV Related to Drug Use. Goa, India on 31 January 2008. Bobby Ramakant-CNS Asians who use drugs: Nowhere to turn for HIV serv... HIV consultation to call for urgent action on Asia... Pharmaceutical hurdles to harm reduction Time running out for Asian fight to avert HIV epid... Scaling up of MPOWER tobacco control strategies is... Officials siphoning off NREGS money Don't give us false illusions of hope: injecting d... 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__label__wiki	0.520099	0.520099	MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 3.0 S350 BLUETEC L 4d AUTO 258 BHP MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2.1 315 CDI LWB CC 150 BHP 1.0 Avg. MPG Other Mercedes-Benz cars in Dukinfield Used Mercedes-Benz S Class Used Mercedes-Benz cars in Dukinfield With a superb range of used Mercedes-Benz cars for sale in Dukinfield to choose from, you should have no trouble finding a model to suit your lifestyle and budget. At Cheshire Car Sales we're committed to delivering excellent customer service and will always go further to ensure our customers drive away with a smile. If you're in the market for a sporty hatch like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class or require an elegant and supremely well-equipped executive model such as the C-Class Saloon, our team is here to help. Take the opportunity to browse our complete stock of pre-owned Mercedes-Benz cars here on the website and be sure to speak to a member of the team if you have any questions or wish to arrange a test drive. Finance is available to UK residents aged 18 years or older, subject to status. Terms & Conditions apply. Indemnities may be required. Other finance offers may be available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase, commission may be received. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers. Postal Address: Cheshire Car Sales, Unit 4 Vale Trading Estate, Furnace Street, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4JA. Find contact details here. Cheshire Car Sales Unit 4 Vale Trading EstateFurnace StreetDukinfieldCheshireSK16 4JA Cheshire Car Sales is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 631606. All finance is subject to status and income. Written Quotation on request. We act as a credit broker not a lender. We work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369938
__label__wiki	0.950907	0.950907	CME Group to cut 150 jobs By Ameet Sachdev Oct 14, 2014 \| 10:29 AM CME Group, which owns the Chicago Board of Trade and New York Mercantile Exchange, said Tuesday it will eliminate about 150 jobs, about 5 percent of its global workforce, as weak trading volume cuts into profit. The cuts will come from the technology, corporate and administrative functions, the company said. CME Group, parent of the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, is closely watching its expenses after its second-quarter net income fell 15 percent to $263.8 million. Shortly after the disappointing earnings news, the company said Chief Financial Officer James Parisi would retire at the end of the year. The job cuts are on top of a voluntary retirement program the company implemented this year. About 60 CME employees have opted for the voluntary retirement program and will leave by the end of the year, according to a company spokeswoman. The company plans to release its third-quarter earnings Oct. 30. asachdev@tribune.com Follow @AmeetSachdev Follow @chibreakingbiz Jobs and Workplace Job Layoffs Unemployment and Layoffs	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369939
__label__wiki	0.888812	0.888812	Planning panel votes in favor of Illiana Corridor toll road By By Richard Wronski Oct 04, 2013 \| 4:38 PM Bluff Road over Interstate 55, on the path of proposed Illiana Expressway in July 2012. ((Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune)) A panel of state and local transportation agency officials, advocacy groups and county officials voted by a slim margin today to support the controversial Illiana Corridor. The proposed $1.25 billion toll road through Will County would connect Interstates 55, 57 and 65 in Illinois and Indiana. The key test vote was 10-7 in favor with five abstentions and six no-shows, an indication of the contentiousness and political sensitivity surrounding the project supported by Gov. Pat Quinn. The vote by the Transportation Committee of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning was a prelude to two more votes on the Illiana over the next two weeks. CMAP's board will decide on the Illiana on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Its companion panel, known as the Metropolitan Planning Organization Planning Committee, will cast the final, decisive vote on the project's fate on Oct. 17. [Most read] Royal Caribbean cruise line says Indiana grandfather leaned out window, so he knew it was open before his granddaughter’s fall » Advocates, chiefly officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation and officials from Will County, touted the estimated economic benefits of the Illiana and the need for relief from congestion. Breaking News Newsletter When news breaks, be the first to know. "Local arterials (roads) are getting pounded by trucks," said Peter Harmet, a top planning official with IDOT. Critics cited the potential financial risks, including the possibility that if toll revenues fall short, taxpayers might be on the hook for as much as $1.1 billion to pay for the project. Wind chill advisory for outlying counties as temperature plummets in Chicago area during coldest weather since last March Ethics investigation substantiates complaint against Olympia Fields trustee who served as chief of staff to state Sen. Michael Hastings Gary teen linked to Xbox murder in June charged in pizza robbery days before: police Man, 34, shot while walking dog on North Side Building the Illiana would expose the state to "extensive financial risk" because of the uncertainty over the cost and financing structure, concluded a report by CMAP staff. IDOT proposes the Illiana be built as a public-private partnership. rwronski@tribune.com Twitter @richwronski Interior Policy Housing and Urban Planning	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369940
__label__wiki	0.546739	0.546739	In Texas, Waco needed fixing. Chip and Joanna Gaines had the tools. By Andrea Sachs Washington Post \| \| WACO, Texas WACO, Texas - A young boy waited patiently for his mother to finish her conversation with an employee at Magnolia Market at the Silos in Waco, Texas. Then he moved in with his own question. “Have you ever met Chip and Joanna?” he asked excitedly, as if he were grilling a Christmas elf about his boss. "I have," the employee replied warmly. "They're really nice. I've met their kids, too. And they're just about your height." [BestReviews] How to build your own DIY camper van » The boy looked awestruck as he processed this information. He was one degree of separation from the Gaineses, the "Fixer Upper" stars and parents of five who have transformed the economically depressed Lone Star town into a pilgrimage site for home renovators, interior design enthusiasts and family-time sentimentalists. Waco calls itself the Heart of Texas, and Chip and Jo have helped recharge its ticker. "Out of nowhere, millions of people started showing up," said Ashley Thornton, a longtime resident who runs the Act Locally Waco website. "If I'm traveling and wearing a Waco T-shirt, people will come up to me and tell me that Waco is on their bucket list. It's the most fascinating phenomena." The "phenomena," by the way, has a name. It's called the Magnolia Effect, after the Gaineses' company and Joanna's favorite tree, which holds a sweet memory of an early date with Chip. (He climbed a magnolia and picked her a flower.) Last year, Waco received about 2.6 million guests. On average, 30,000 people visit the Magnolia Market complex a week, or about 1.6 million a year, according to the Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Alamo, one of the state's most popular historic attractions, receives about 20,000 more people a year, but the mission had a nearly 300-year head start. In today’s shopping-mad world, where Black Friday begins on Thanksgiving Thursday, the destination is a throwback to another consumer era. Magnolia’s three stores, bakery, coffeehouse and restaurant are closed on Sundays, plus Dec. 24 and 25. The market goes dark at 6 p.m., even during the holiday season, when parents are known to sneak out after their cubs’ bedtime to pick up last minute gifts. Like many, I happily associated Waco with Dr Pepper (it's the soda's birthplace) and solemnly linked the city to the federal agents' siege of the Branch Davidian compound in 1993, which resulted in nearly 80 deaths. (Locals are quick to inform out-of-towners that the sect's facility was not in Waco; it's 11 miles away.) A Texan friend warned me to avoid the topic of the Davidians; if I needed a safe subject, talk about football. After five seasons of "Fixer Upper," Waco and the Gaineses seem as inextricably linked as New York City and "Queer Eye" (the original quintet, not the Atlanta remake). For months, I waited for a lull between projects, but it never came. The Gaineses throw out new ventures like a baseball pitching machine. So I settled on mid-November, a few weeks after Magnolia Press opened and months to years before the unveiling of the furniture showroom (scheduled for early 2020), the boutique hotel (2021), and the $10.4 million expansion of the Silos grounds, which will include a retail village, a Wiffle ball field and a historic church, among other diversions. I discovered a few advantages to going sooner rather than later. I could afford one - and only one - night in a "Fixer Upper" rental. I could find a free parking spot. And I only had to wait 15 minutes for a cupcake at Silos Baking Co. The November rain helped. A quick recap for people who have been living in a panic room without cable. Chip and Joanna Gaines starred in "Fixer Upper," which ran from 2013 to last year. (Their Magnolia Network will take over Discovery's DIY Network next year.) In the HGTV series, the Waco-based couple show their clients three houses in the area, including one that looks as if a tumbleweed could knock it down. The customers inevitably choose the most decrepit structure, which the Gaineses transform from rags to riches. (Seriously riches: Many of the renovated homes are listed on Airbnb for several hundred dollars a night.) Because of them, shiplap is the popcorn ceiling of the 2010s and the toolbelt is the Hermès of the amateur DIYer class. The Gaineses blend the enterprising spirit of Martha Stewart with the starry-eyed ambition of "Field of Dreams." In 2014, they snapped up a semi-abandoned two-acre property dominated by a pair of silos. The 120-foot-high structures were used for cottonseed production and feed storage, but they eventually lost their purpose in life. Today, the former eyesores are pillars of farm chic. Visitors pose against the rusted backdrop, beneath a metal sign that reads #MilesToMagnolia. The majority are holding brown paper shopping bags from the Magnolia store. Babies are also popular props. [BestReviews] Get-started guide: Opening a property for Airbnb » Much to the couple's chagrin, many of their "Fixer Upper" clients have moved out of their homes and rented them instead. For example, you can spend the night in the Little House on the Prairie, the German Schmear, the Mailander, the Mid-Mod and the Harp House, which I imagine contains at least one pair of the candlesticks that Clint Harp carved for the couple's remodeled properties. (Harp sells the home accessories, plus other wooden goodies, next door at Harp Design Co.) The Gaineses also run three rental properties, including the Carriage House from Season 3. Between now and June, only four nights are available, for $545 a night, plus taxes and a $95 cleaning fee. I booked the Shotgun House, which appeared in one of my favorite episodes. (Season 3, No. 14. You're welcome.) The Keebler-cute house looked exactly the same, with one exception: the ladder to the loft. Chip had built a pulley system, so the couple could raise and lower the staircase. I remember sitting on my couch at home, thinking: Well, there's a broken coccyx waiting to happen. Cameron and Jessie Bell, the owners, must have agreed, though their reasoning was probably more like: Well, there's a lawsuit waiting to happen. The staircase is no longer retractable. Waco averages 230 days of sunshine a year; my first morning was not one of them. The sky was gunmetal gray, and the cold burrowed into my bones. I needed a jolt of warmth. Magnolia Press was set up for a long and winding queue, with rows of stanchions and chains leading to a white marble counter. Several employees were standing at attention, ready to fill orders. But at that hour, in this weather, there weren't many. I sauntered up to the front, ordered a coffee and inquired about the baked goods preening on a cake stand. An employee recommended the cream-filled Magnolia Press chocolate cake, which she compared favorably to a Ding Dong, and the lemon-blueberry roll. She had kind words for the artichoke, spinach and cream cheese croissant and the coffeecake muffin, too. At Silos Baking Co., an employee stationed by the front door was handing out order cards and pencils - another crowd control strategy, or maybe a diversionary tactic. While I waited for the line inside to move up and out the side door, I asked about her favorite cupcake flavors. She mentioned strawberries and cream and lemon-lavender, clearly not falling for the clever ringers: the all-white Shiplap or the pecan- and walnut-studded Nuts & Bolts. I tried to peek at the card of the women in front of me. We struck up a conversation. She was from Waco and thrilled that she longer had to drive to Dallas in search of activities. However, the Gaineses were sabotaging her goal of reducing her sugar consumption. Inside the retail store, an employee dropped a tip in my lap: The couple had recently purchased a castle. Their plans for the property were a secret, but the address wasn't. I drove out to the century-old stone mansion with the foreboding gate and noticed a black Jeep creeping behind me. I approached the passenger window and saw a middle-aged woman gripping a hand-drawn map. Her husband was in the driver's seat, resigned to the fact that he was going to spend his vacation shuttling his wife around Waco on a reality-TV-themed treasure hunt. The New Yorker showed me the maps she had plotted out in pencil, one of "Fixer Upper" houses and Magnolia sites in Waco and the other of Gaines properties in McGregor and Crawford. The couple were fresh off the trail of Food Network's "Pioneer Woman" in Oklahoma and expert trackers. I met my final Magnolia foot soldier of the day at Magnolia Table, which occupies the building of the beloved Elite Cafe. (You can read about the diner's history on an outdoor plaque and scan old menus inside.) The employee, who was standing outside the front door, informed me I had arrived too late for lunch. Even though the kitchen was open for another hour, she was no longer accepting names for the waitlist. She recommended the Take Away + Market next door. For tomorrow, I asked her, what time should I arrive; she said before 8:30 a.m. Follow-up question: What if I didn't want to eat lunch during the breakfast hour? She suggested 11 a.m. for a 1 p.m. spot. While this tragicomic scene was unfolding, another employee discovered an available seat and led me to a long table lined with stools. My view was of the takeout market. On my way out, I ran into a couple who were shocked to discover the restaurant was closed. The husband, clearly incensed, wanted to know who stops serving food at 3 p.m.? I raised my hand with the answer: The Gaineses do. Ten of us from all across the country piled into a minibus, willing to squish for Chip and Joanna. Joey MacArthur, a comedian and video game creator from Washington state, was behind the wheel. In addition to running the "Fixer Upper" tour company, Joey and his wife, Tami, own an antiques store and lead workshops where visitors can make French-country-style tea towels, tiles and pillow covers with Iron Orchid Designs molds. The most popular is "Magnolia," with irregular lettering that resembles the sign on Joanna's first store on Bosque Boulevard. On New Year's Eve, Joey will open the city's first comedy club. In Waco, entrepreneurship is clearly contagious. We checked off several "Fixer Upper" houses before reaching the Brazos River, where 25 bronze statues of longhorn cattle storm the riverbanks. Several bridges, including the single-span suspension bridge from 1870, arc gracefully over the water. We passed Baylor University (Chip and Joanna are alums; Willie Nelson is a dropout) and caught the back end of a bison in Cameron Park Zoo. We cruised by more houses touched by the Gaineses. Joey released a stream of comic comments tinged with nosy neighbor observations. "Kim hasn't trimmed her bushes in over 12 months," he joked of Kim Batson, who with her husband, Blake, owns Little House on the Prairie and its overgrown yard. Joey's voice softened when he spoke about his favorite makeover, the Graham House. In season four, the Gaineses renovated the 800-square-foot residence of a military veteran and his ailing wife. Sherry Graham died of cancer before the episode aired. Her husband, Bill, still lives there. "He didn't want to move," said Joey. "It reminds him of his wife." The inevitable question arose: Has Joey ever seen Chip or Joanna during a tour? Yes, he has. In fact, guests on two recent excursions received a royal wave from Chip, who passed by in his truck. Another group spotted Jennifer Lopez, who was visiting the Gaineses with her fiance, Alex Rodriguez. Just a celebrity double date in Waco. [BestReviews] Traveling this holiday season? Stock up on these bargains before you go » Joey made three stops during our half-day excursion. We popped into Harp Design Co.; the Little Shop on Bosque, which sells discounted Magnolia goods; and Sironia, a collection of independent boutiques with a cafe in the middle. We shopped, we ate, we Gainesed. I spent the remainder of my time at Magnolia Market. I tried to resist, but the silos called to me like dry-docked sirens. On the morning of the big game between Baylor and the University of Oklahoma, I followed a crowd of people dressed in green and gold through the market gates. We dispersed - to the food trucks and garden shop, the picnic tables and swings. I thought this was an all-inclusive resort Booking hotel rooms for a group? Here are some tips What’s new in Great Britain for 2020 TSA finds record number of guns at airports in 2019 Airline apologizes for requiring passenger to take pregnancy test before flight I walked onto the synthetic lawn, where children constructed their dream condos out of wooden blocks. I found an empty beanbag chair and lowered myself into its lap, surrendering to the Waco Effect.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369941
__label__wiki	0.922101	0.922101	Chico Experience Week brings together campus,… Chico Experience Week brings together campus, community By Chico Enterprise-Record \| PUBLISHED: October 5, 2013 at 12:00 am \| UPDATED: May 7, 2018 at 5:04 am CHICO — Ten days of university and community events are in store for the fourth annual Chico Experience Week, which started Friday. About 100 events will happen around Chico and Chico State University through Oct. 13. “There’s really something for everyone during Chico Experience week — for people who live in Chico as well as parents and alumni that come back to Chico,” said Susan Anderson, director of alumni and parent relations. Chico Experience Week is a new version of the university’s homecoming, Anderson said. “It’s sort of our homecoming for alumni and parents,” she said. “There’s so much to do that we have to take two weekends to do it.” Anderson believes that it is really important for the university to promote the city it resides in. “We’re in a great position to be able to do that, and because we know that our parents and alumni love Chico, we really want to showcase what the city has to offer.” The event kicked off Friday night at the Chico Paper Company with the unveiling of local printmaker Jack Early’s fourth Chico Experience print. This “C” print is the fourth of a five-part series that will eventually spell out Chico, Anderson said. With the first four letters complete, Early will create the “O” next year. Wildcat cruiser bike owners are invited to experience Chico on two wheels at 10 a.m. today, where they will meet at the Bell Memorial Union courtyard at the corner of West Second and Chestnut streets. A Chico State family weekend barbecue is slated for noon to 2 p.m. today at Yolo Lawn. Tickets are $12 each. The weekend of Oct. 11-13 features various alumni reunions and receptions. List of events: www.csuchico.edu/chicoexperience/events/index.shtml List of alumni reunions: www.csuchico.edu/chicoexperience/Alumni_Reunions.shtml Reach Katrina Cameron at 896-7759, kcameron@chicoer.com, or on Twitter at @KatCameron91. Chico Enterprise-Record	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369942
__label__wiki	0.822603	0.822603	Ford Details Its Plan for Michigan Central Station Ford called it a knowledge cathedral; we just think it’s cool. By Andrew Wendler Ford made waves this week with its acquisition of Detroit’s defunct Michigan Central Station, and the company has now made public some of its plans for the structure, long considered the city’s most notorious architectural ruin. The announcements took place at an event with notable attendees including executive chairman Bill Ford and members of the Ford family, Ford president and CEO Jim Hackett, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith, Wayne County executive Warren C. Evans, Detroit-reared rapper Big Sean and the Detroit Children’s Choir, numerous local entrepreneurs, luminaries, and Michigan governor Rick Snyder. It was quite the production. Speaking from the stage, an enthusiastic Bill Ford explained how he had been talking with the Moroun family (former owners of the property) for some time, and with the arrival of tech-savvy new president and CEO Jim Hackett, the pieces just began to fall into place. Ford reiterated his remarks about earmarking the facility for the company’s autonomous and electric vehicles. He also talked up the design of urban mobility services and other solutions, including an open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud to help manage information and transactions among numerous platforms, as well as smart vehicles, roads, parking facilities, and public transit. Ford said he hopes that existing tech companies and startups will share the automaker’s enthusiasm for the facility and open offices or tech centers in the building, fostering collaboration. Ford has trailed other manufacturers in laying groundwork and developing relationships with other companies in the arena of future mobility, so this is a big step in the right direction. In his speech, Bill Ford also detailed the company’s plans to renovate the station’s main floor as a community space with restaurants, vendors, and artisans, and with residential space above. While nostalgia certainly plays a role in the purchase, statements made by Hackett referred to the station as a “knowledge cathedral,” and make it clear that the project is about the future: “What Rouge was to Ford in the industrial age, Corktown can be for Ford in the information age. This will be the kind of campus where the emerging economy thrives—a collaborative ecosystem of companies, educators, investors, and innovators,” Hackett said. Tightknit communities with a strong identity can sometimes view the arrival of moneyed outsiders as an intrusion of sorts, but so far the Corktown neighborhood seems to be playing nice. One recent account of goodwill involves the return of the station’s long-lost clock from an anonymous thief/caretaker/preservationist turned benefactor who called the Henry Ford Museum saying only, “the clock wanted to go home,” and directed them to a vacant building where they could find it. In addition to Michigan Central Station, Ford also purchased the former Detroit Public Schools Book Depository, two acres of vacant land, and the site of an old brass factory, in addition to the earlier purchase of another former factory in Corktown that is now home to Ford’s electric-vehicle and autonomous-vehicle business teams. In all, Ford expects to have up to 1.2 million square feet of office space in the area—enough room for 2500 Ford employees and another 2500 employees of partner companies. Speakers repeatedly made the point that attracting young creative and technical types is crucial to the future of Ford, and that the company believes having Michigan Central Station and the Corktown campus, as part of Detroit’s much ballyhooed renaissance, will help them find and retain talent. You Could Be the Man Who Owns It: Detroit Packard Plant Complex Slated for Auction Detroit Luthier Utilizes Wood Reclaimed from Chevrolet Truck Plant Ten Epic—and Epically Named—Engines from When Detroit Ruled the World The station renovation is tentatively scheduled to take four years to complete, but Ford wisely acknowledges that putting a due date on a project of this scale is virtually impossible and that it will come into sharper focus as the project progresses. Before renovations begin, Ford is offering the public a chance to attend an open house at Michigan Central Station from June 22 to 24. Highlights of this complimentary tour include a small exhibit curated by the Detroit Historical Society, a preview of the History Channel documentary Detroit: Comeback City, and a small community area inside the station, highlighting local artists, entrepreneurs, and youth from the neighborhood. First 2020 Chevy Corvette Auctioned: $3 Million Own a Model of the Race-Weathered Ferrari 250TR Fans Petition GM to Bring Back the Chevy Astro Van How to Eat Healthy When You Live out of Your Car Countryman JCW Is Quickest Mini We've Ever Tested Jeep Winterizes Lineup with North Edition Trims Cruise Automation Posts Cryptic Instagram Images NHTSA Investigating Half a Million Teslas Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade Getting Pricier 2020 Audi Q5 and A8 Now Have Plug-In-Hybrid Models	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369952
__label__wiki	0.962804	0.962804	Tiger Attack Helicopter, Europe The Tiger helicopter is being developed for France and Germany in three configurations, HAC (French) and UHT (German) anti-tank helicopters and a combat support helicopter designated HAP for the French Army. Tiger is being built by Eurocopter, a subsidiary of the EADS (European Aeronautics Defence and Space) company formed by DaimlerChrysler Aerospace of Germany, Aerospatiale Matra of France and CASA of Spain. "Tiger can be equipped with four MBDA Mistral or Raytheon Stinger air-to-air missiles." The first flight of the aircraft was in 1991. Serial production began in March 2002 and the first flight of the production Tiger HAP for France took place in March 2003. France has ordered 80 aircraft (70 HAP combat support and ten HAC antitank). The first HAP version was delivered in March 2005. Germany has ordered 80 combat support aircraft and the first UHT Tiger for Germany was delivered in April 2005. Total procurement is planned to be 120 for France and 120 for Germany. In December 2001, Eurocopter, with the Tiger ARH (armed reconnaissance), was awarded the contract for the Australian Army’s Air 87 requirement for 22 helicopters. The Tiger ARH is a modified version of the Tiger HAP with upgraded MTR390 engines, a laser designator incorporated in the Strix sight for the firing of Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles and M299 "smart" launchers. The first Tiger ARH took its maiden flight in February 2004 and deliveries began in December 2004. It is scheduled to enter service in 2005, with final deliveries in 2008. Certification of the Hellfire II missile is underway and should be completed in September 2005. Australian Aerospace (a subsidiary of Eurocopter) has set up a local production facility for assembly of the helicopters and the manufacture of parts for the entire programme. ADI Ltd is a major subcontractor, responsible for customising the mission and communications systems. In September 2003, Spain selected a version of the Tiger HAP combat support helicopter, to be called the HAD, which will be armed with the Trigat LR and Mistral missile systems. 24 helicopters will be ordered which will also have an uprated Enhanced MTR390E engine and a heavier payload. Six helicopters in the HAP version will be delivered to Spain in 2007, which will later be converted to HAD. 18 HAP versions will be delivered between 2010 and 2014. France is to acquire 40 of its 80 helicopters in the HAD version and Spain and France signed the development contract for the helicopter in December 2004. TIGER ANTI-TANK HELICOPTER Both Tiger HAC and UHT anti-tank helicopters have an Osiris mast-mounted sight from SFIM, with Infrared Charge Coupled Device (IRCCD) camera and laser rangefinder. There is a nose-mounted Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) with a 40° x 30° field of view. "In its combat support role the Tiger uses a gun, 68mm rockets and Mistral missiles." Tiger can be equipped with four MBDA (formerly Matra BAe Dynamics) Mistral or Raytheon Stinger air-to-air missiles. The air-to-air missile control functions are on the flight control grip. Target acquisition is achieved by using the joystick to steer the sight manually or with automatic tracking. The FIM-92 Stinger missile, also produced under license by EADS (formerly LFK), is equipped with a 1kg warhead and range up to 5km. The Mistral missile has a 3kg warhead and range of 6km. The Tiger is fitted with EADS/LFK ATA firing posts for the launch of Euromissile HOT 3 and Euromissile TRIGAT LR anti-tank missiles, fired by the gunner. Only one weapon is activated at a time. The TRIGAT LR missile has a range of 500m to 5,000m and can be applied in direct attack or terminal dive attack modes. The HOT 3 missile has a range of up to 4,000m. Germany placed a production contract for the PARS 3 (TRIGAT LR) missile in June 2006. 680 PARS 3 LR missiles are to be delivered by 2014 for the German Army Tiger UHT helicopter. The Tiger ARH for Australia is being fitted with the M299 launcher for Hellfire II missiles and will also be armed with 70mm rockets. France and Spain have not yet selected an anti-tank missile. COMBAT SUPPORT TIGER In its combat support role the Tiger uses a gun for short-range engagements, 68mm rockets at medium and long range and Mistral missiles to engage airborne threats. The helicopter is equipped with a turreted 30mm gun together with: either four Mistral missiles, 44 rockets plus four Mistral missiles, or 68 rockets. Only one weapon can be activated at a time. "The Tiger frames and beams have been fabricated from Kevlar and carbon laminates." The combat support Tiger helicopter for the French Army (Tigre HAP) is equipped with a 30mm AM-30781 automatic cannon from Giat. Rate of fire is 750 rounds a minute. Tigre HAP also carries four Mistral missiles and two pods each carrying 22 SNEB 68mm rockets. The Combat Support Tiger has a SFIM Strix roof-mounted sight, with a gyro-stabilised platform, infrared camera, charge coupled device television camera, laser rangefinder and direct optical sight. In order to minimise the weight, approximately 80% of the airframe has been constructed of composite materials. The frames and beams have been fabricated from Kevlar and carbon laminates. Panels are composed of Nomex honeycomb material with carbon and Kevlar skins. The helicopter blades are of fibre-composite construction. Radar reflective structures and surfaces have been minimised. Each cockpit is equipped with two multi-function colour displays supplied by Thales Avionique and VDO Luftfahrtgerate Werk GmbH, which display imagery from the gunner's sight, the FLIR and video image from the Dornier/VDO Eurogrid digital map generator. The French Tigre helicopter has a TopOwl helmet-mounted sight for both crew stations and a head up display for the pilot, all supplied by Thales Avionique. The German Tiger crew is equipped with BAE Systems Integrated Day and Night Helmets. Australian Tigers have the Helmet-Mounted Sight Display (HMSD) from ADI. Each crew station is equipped with a Control and Display Unit (CDU). Navigation, communications and system status are controlled via the CDU. The CDU includes a Data Insertion Device (DID), which is a removable memory pack preprogrammed with mission data at a ground station. "Each cockpit is equipped with two multi-function colour displays." EADS Defence Electronics is providing the EWS electronic warfare suite for the Tiger, which includes a radar warning receiver, laser warner, MILDS missile launch detector developed by EADS DE, central processing unit from Thales and SAPHIR-M chaff / flare dispenser from MBDA. This system is also fitted in the NH 90 helicopter. Indra is providing the electronic warfare suite for the Spanish Tigers. The navigation system contains two Thales Avionique three-axis ring laser gyro units, two magnetometers, two air data computers, BAE Systems Canada CMA 2012 four-beam Doppler radar, radio altimeter, global positioning system and a suite of low air speed sensors. The Tiger is powered by two MTU/Turbomeca/Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshaft engines rated at 960kW (1,285shp). Self-sealing crashworthy fuel tanks have explosion suppression and non-return valves.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369955
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At this fifth edition more than a hundred long films will be screened at three main venues: Girona Cinema, CaixaForum and Filmoteca de Catalunya, as well as at the following locations: Generator Hotel, Immigration Museum, Soho House of Barcelona and Singuerlin Library of Santa Coloma de Gramanet. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/053/135/original/AFFBCN_Trailer_para_web_.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/53135.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Patrick Burgess, President of Asia Justice and Rights 2017/09/22 11:24 Interview with Patrick Burgess, President of Asia Justice and Rights, during the seminar on Transitional Justice in Asia that shared experiences and lessons on various Asian contexts related to Justice and Human Rights in Myanmar-Burma, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, East Timor and Indonesia. The seminar was organized by the Institute for Integrated Transitions, Barcelona International Public Policy and Casa Asia. Interview with Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, director of the National Institute of Ayurveda in India (NIA) 2017/07/28 14:09 Marma in Sanskrit means "secret." According to Ayurvedic medicine are the key points that are found on the surface of the skin, and are anatomically related to areas that link systems such as muscle (muscles, tendons, ligaments), skeletal, joint, cardiovascular and nervous system. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/052/256/original/marma_points_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/52256.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Entrevista a Pemba Chhoti Sherpa, protagonista del documental "Pemba torna a Goli" 2017/06/07 19:10 Con motivo deñlm estreno del documental "Pemba vuelve a Goli" (2017) en los cines Girona entrevistamos a Pemba Chhoti Sherpa, una sherpa del Himalaya, la etnia nepalí mundialmente conocida por apoyar a los alpinistas en los picos más altos de mundo. Aunque ella nunca ha escalado montañas. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/051/752/original/pemba_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/51752.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Encounter with extraordinary women owing to International Women's Day 2017/05/09 15:56 Owing to the International Women's Day, Casa Asia organises an encounter with women from different origins to get to know about their untypical careers, their vision on women's situation based on their personal experience with an intergenerational and intercultural perspective.We interviewed Komal Naz, intercultural mediator of Pakistani origin, graduated in Humanities. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/051/326/original/dona_day_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/51326.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Manuel Montobbio, author of "Ideas Chinas" 2017/04/19 17:35 On the occasion of the presentation of the book Ideas chinas. El ascenso global de China y la Teoría de las Relaciones Internacionales we interviewed its author, Manuel Montobbio, Diplomat and PhD in Political Sciences with extensive multidisciplinary training. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/050/942/original/entrevista_montobbio_9_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/50942.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Bonds between China and Europe are being intensified due to the greater participation of the Asian country in global economy. Chinese investment in Europe and the number of European companies that well in China are growing despite difficulties. During the conference "Doing Business with China: Negotiation and Intercultural Communication" we interviewed Zhang Ying to share with us her insights. Interview about the TTP with Tomomi Kozaki 2017/03/16 18:39 The recent changes in the White House with the election of Donald Trump leave many political, economic and diplomatic issues hanging on an international level. For 2 consecutive days we will analyse the consequences of this new stage in the Pacific, with special emphasis placed on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). During the conference "Challenges in the Pacific before the new political and economic situation of the region" we interviewed Dr. Tomomi Kozaki so he could share with us his vision about the current situation. Asia Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism 2017/03/08 16:17 The international seminar "Asia Europe Media Connectivity: Collaborating on Digital Journalism," which met from 4 to 6 October to journalists and editors of media from both continents, concluded with the Madrid Declaration of 2016 and launched a Network Media Asia and Europe. This seminar was organized by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), Casa Asia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and collaboration with the Elcano Royal Institute. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/050/414/original/CasaAsiaDec_1.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/50414.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Masaya Ishikawa, Researcher and Graphic Designer 2017/03/07 16:03 Casa Asia and the General Consulate of Japan in Barcelona held a lecture where the graphic designer Masaya Ishikawa, member of the creative Japanese group Euphrates and coauthor of the awarded Japanese TV series PithagoraSwitch, explained how he uses research to develop new graphic and design solutions. Project “Learning. Connected families” 2017/02/17 11:44 This school year, Casa Àsia and the Directorate of Citizens and Immigration' Rights of the Barcelona City Council have carried out the project "Learning. Connected families" in some schools. 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Heisig, emeritus researcher of the Nanzan Institute of Religion and Culture in Nagoya (Japan) and author of the book "Philosophers of the Nothing". /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/049/934/original/Filosofia_Oriental_Web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/49934.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Ashish Kothari, funding Member of Kalpavrish, Indian Environmental Group 2016/11/23 10:27 Current economic development is affecting ecological sustainability and there are more and more voices that call out for alternative development models. 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Entrevista a Juzhong Zhuang (ADB) 2016/04/19 19:01 Interview with Deputy Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), el Dr. Juzhong Zhuang, during the presentation of the financial report "Asian Development Outlook 2016" (ADO), published annually by the multilateral financial institution based in Manila. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/046/574/original/zhuang_juzhong_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/46574.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Masood Khalili 2016/02/23 12:37 Interview with Masood Khalili, philologist, poet and diplomat, following the recent publication of his book with Alianza Editorial: "Whispers of war". /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/045/680/original/massod_khalili_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/45680.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Breakfast with Ambassador Australia - Executive Forum 2015/11/25 16:50 Australia's ambassador in Spain, Doña Virginia Greville attended the breakfast briefing organized by Executive Forum and Navantia. During his speech, Greville has referred to the economic stability of his country and has encouraged Spanish companies to bet on investing in Australia. The Director General of the Casa Asia, Ramon Mª Moreno, has welcomed the ambassador to the audience with special emphasis on "the excellent bilateral relations" between Spain and Australia today, desatacando that the latter occupies a position key in the Asia-Pacific. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/044/831/original/Desayuno_Embajadora_Australia_-_Executive_Forum_webdef.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/44831.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia Film Week 2015 2015/11/04 13:04 Approaching a new edition of the Casa Asia Film Week (CAFW), the festival with the best Asian cinema of the last years of the hand Cinemes Girona and Casa Asia. The event will take place from 11 to 15 November and will be shown in the halls of the c / Girona, 175 of Barcelona a total of 52 films from 20 Asian countries. The main objective of the festival is to offer a contemporary portrait of Asian societies of the 21st century. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/044/723/original/cafw2015_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/44723.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true "Asia, un mundo en trasnformación politca y social", curso Red de Casas en la UIMP 2015/10/16 12:41 La Red de Casas del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación organizan el curso 'Un vistazo al mundo de hoy y el posicionamiento de España. Un análisis desde la Red de Casas, que se lleva a cabo en la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, en Santander, del 31 de agosto al 4 de septiembre. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/044/462/original/20150908uimp_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/44462.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia recibe el Premio ACCA 2014 para un proyecto expositivo itinerante de videoarte 2015/03/30 13:45 Literary Gathering between the East and the West 2015/01/22 09:49 Owing to the Liber Fair of Barcelona, Casa Asia, in collaboration with People’s Literature Publishing House and the Literary Agency Sapere Critico, organised a gathering between Ge Fei and Yan Geling. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/041/187/original/encuentro-web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/41187.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview wit David Loy, writer 2014/12/09 15:40 David Loy is teacher of Ethics, Religion and Society at University of Bunkyo, Japan. He has been Zen practitioner for more than 20 years until he became a teacher. He is author of many articles and of the books Nonduality, The Great Awakening and Money, Sex, War and Karma. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/040/882/original/david_loy_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/40882.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Entrevista a Kevin Latham, profesor y experto en turismo chino 2014/12/03 17:25 Interview with Dr. Kevin Latham, Professor at the School of Oriental and Africa Studies (University of London) and author of How the rise of Chinese Tourism will Change the Face of the European Travel Industry during the Course “Chinese Outbound Tourism: New challenges for European Tourism” /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/040/819/original/kevin_latham_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/40819.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia Film Week (2th edition) 2014/11/03 11:45 Casa Asia Film Week (CAFW) returns to Barcelona. From the 12th to the 16th of November Cinemes Girona will host this contest with the best Asian cinema of the latest years. More than 40 films, mostly unknown, will allow to get to know the current cinema that is distributed outside commercial circuits and, at the same time, to make a realistic portray of the Asian societies of the 21st century. Cultural Tour: "India in BCN" 2014/10/29 16:53 Casa Asia and CultRuta offer an indian cultural route in Barcelona to make known the history of Indian immigration in Barcelona and how this community contributes nowdays to the richness that having a diverse city involves. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/040/321/original/ruta_india.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/40321.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Entrevista a Bernie Villegas, economista filipino 2014/10/09 16:14 After the financial crisis of 2008, the Philippines has become one of the most dynamic Asian economies. During the years 2012 and 2013 the growth rates were 6.8 and 7.2% respectively, which turns it into one of the countries that offer better prospects for foreign companies. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/040/084/original/bernie_villegas_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/40084.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition: "The Tree and The Shade" by Ricard Chiang 2014/10/08 16:34 Interview with Ricard Chiang, author of the exhibition "The Tree and The Shade" for Centro Cultural de China en Madrid together with Casa Asia and Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/040/072/original/Exposicion_de_Ricard_Chiang_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/40072.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Aula Teatro Forum Intercultural 2014/09/29 13:52 Casa Asia, the Direction of Immigration of the Barcelona City Council and La Xixa Teatre organized twice in a year a forum theater with workshop situations, intercultural coexistence that provide food for thought and help to break the rumors and stereotypes about immigration. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/039/940/original/TeatreForumIntercultural.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/39940.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Festival 2014 2014/07/24 12:58 Mercè Festival in Barcelona will count on shows from Asia thanks to Asia Festival once again, which holds its 13th edition. From the 18th to the 24th of September, the Festival will offer a programme for all kind of public, with proposals that reflect diversity and dynamism of the Asian artistic scenario with contemporary and traditional musical proposals and of stage arts. Write it down in your diary and have a look at the programme atwww.festivalasia.es Are you going to miss it? /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/039/406/original/WebSpotFA2014.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/39406.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition “A Japanese Garden: Topographies of Void”, by Esther Pizarro 2014/07/17 12:37 Casa Asia presents the exhibition project by the artist Esther Pizarro and curated by Menene Gras Balaguer, consisting of the creation of a Japanese garden, understood as a copy of natural landscape and the construction of a cultural identity. This project brings together the expression of a milennial tradition represented in the figure of a "Japanese Garden" and its validity in the work of architects and landscapists that have adopted as a role their aesthetic ideology, such as Tadao Ando, Isamo Noguchi, Toyo Ito, Kengo Kuma and Shigeru Ban. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/039/298/original/jardiJapomesWeb.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/39298.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Project "Poems that bring us Together" at Barri Fort Pienc de Barcelona 2014/07/17 10:37 Casa Asia's Bamboo School, l'Eixample City Council, Traders' Association Eix Fort Pienc and Fort Pienc Library have organized this project that through poetry has brought children, teachers and traders of the neighbourhood together in March and April 2014, enjoying poetry, building the neighbourhood and contributing to improve social cohesion. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/039/265/original/POEMES_QUE_ENS_APROPEN_VER.3_1_.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/39265.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with the chinese writer Mai Jia 2014/07/08 11:32 Mai Jia (Jiang Benhu's alias) was born in 1964 in Fuyang. His time at the Fine Arts Academy of the People's Liberation Army highlighted his literary talent and gave him propaganda tasks. With the publication of El Don, his first novel, in 2002, he achieved immediate success with 600.000 sold copies and 17 editions, and won the most important literary awards in his country. He is currently one of the most successful writers in China. Interview with Samhita Arni 2014/07/01 10:48 The Indian Europe Foundation for New Dialogues (FIND) and Casa Asia organised an encounter with the Indian writer Samhita Arni to discuss literature in modern India. When she was eight, Samhita Arni started writing and illustrating her first book, The Mahabharata - A Child’s View, which was on to be published in seven languages editions and sold 50,000 copies worldwide. This time she is presenting her latest novel, The missing queen, a speculative-fiction mythological thriller, that has been published by Penguin (Viking) and Zubaan. Official Presentation: “Guide for the establishment of Chinese Companies in Catalonia-Barcelona” 2014/06/26 16:10 Invest in Catalonia and Barcelona City Council, in collaboration with Casa Asia, have made this guide that doesn't only give relevant information to Chinese companies that would like to be established in Barcelona-Catalonia, it also allows us to define our position within this changing economic environment. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/038/827/original/20140406CatalaWeb.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/38827.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Pawan Agarwal, Adviser of Education and Culture (Government of India) 2014/06/04 11:59 Pawan Agarwal interview during a visit to Casa Asia of a group of Indian education experts during the panel "Education and cities'' under the Indian III Leaders Program organized by the Spain-India Council Foundation, which sought know the objective reality of university education in Catalonia, as well as establishing relationships and links between academic institutions of both delegations. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/038/431/original/20140530LideresIndios_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/38431.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with the indian writer Siddarth Shanghvi 2014/05/30 14:03 The Indian Europe Foundation for New Dialogues (FIND) and Casa Asia organise an encounter with the Indian writer Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi to discuss literature in modern India. Specifically, we will analyse how sex and gender issues are approached in a changing society such as the Indian. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/038/383/original/shangvi_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/38383.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Hong Kong Film Week 2014/05/20 17:38 During the nineth edition of the Hong Kong Film Week in Barcelona, a selection of 6 titles will be screened. Casa Asia, Cinemes Girona and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office of Brussels collaborate to continue with this series that offers the most representative film production of the latest Hong Kong cinema, made by directors such as Heiward Mak-Hei Yan, Jin Wong, Adam Wong, Longman Leung or Vincent Chui, among others. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/038/158/original/semana_cineHK_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/38158.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Iranian artist Mojé Assefjah 2014/04/17 13:18 Interview with Iranian artist Mojé Assefjah about his solo exhibition at the Gallery + R of Barcelona, in which Casa Asia collaborates . More about the exhibition aquí Zhuang Juzhong, Economist Deputy Head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2014/04/15 12:38 Interview with the Economist Deputy Head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Dr. Zhuang Juzhong, in the context of the presentation of the financial report "Asian Development Outlook" (ADO 2014) in Casa Asia (Barcelona). /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/037/582/original/zhang_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/37582.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Jung Chang, author of de Empress Dowager Cixi 2014/04/10 18:53 Casa Asia has interviewed Jung Chang, author of the acclaimed novel Wild Swans, after writing his new book Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China, a recently published book about the life of Empress realizes that not only his political brilliance, but also moves the reader to the corners of his splendid Summer Palace and the harem of the Forbidden City in Beijing. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/037/501/original/jung_chang_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/37501.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Ramón María Moreno discusses elections in India 2014/04/09 10:07 Ramón María Moreno, director general of Casa Asia, answers key questions about the general elections in India, the world's largest democracy, on issues such as political stability, corruption, the economy and the challenges that faces the country during this century. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/037/462/original/elecciones_india_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/37462.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia and Matador Madrid at Theatre Night 2014 2014/04/03 10:28 Scenarios of what's beautiful and sad: Japanese Garden as text and landscape. This multidisciplinary proposal evolved around the fact that Japanese gardens can be considered the equivalent to a haiku in three dimensions, without stopping being a space of knowledge and representation of an archetypical world. Asian Film Series: “New Korean Cinema” 2014/03/19 11:14 Casa Asia and Girona Cinemas present, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre of Madrid, the new Korean film series, which will be held between the 22nd of March and the 10th of May at Girona Cinemas. This display rescues eight films produced between 2002 and 2013 that stand out for their antropological value as they are symbols of their cultural identity. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/037/108/original/trailer_ciclo_coreano_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/37108.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Concert: “Hannaneh (حنانه), a Persian Musical Journey” 2014/03/04 13:23 Casa Asia, together with the Cultural Department of the Embassy of Iran and RBA Foundation, organized a concert of traditional Persian music with the band Hannaneh (حنانه), from Teheran. The Iranian group Hannaneh is made up of 5 musicians and it was created in 1991 by the composer Kamran Hemmatpour. They have been awarded with many prizes as a group and as individual musicians, among which we highlight the first award of the Mouludí Festival and of the Festival of San Lorenzo in Milan and the award to the Band of the Year in 1997 in Teheran. Individually we highlight the award to the Best Percussionist at the Taiwan Festival in 2012 for Mahdi Ayoughi Pourtafti and the first award of the Fajr Music Festival in Iran for Hasan Khodaeinia. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/036/697/original/VTS_02_1.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/36697.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true "Mundo. Una geografía poética", por Manuel Montobbio 2014/01/29 15:47 In his book "Mundo. Una geografía poética" Manuel Montobbio gathers much of his poetry, ordained as a geography. His poems draw a vital route where travels and experiences for Asian cities and landscapes are also included. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/036/085/original/montobbio_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/36085.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Naomi Chakwin (ADB) 2013/12/11 10:53 Dr. Naomi Chakwin, high representative of the Asian Development Bank in Europe, offered as part of the Economic Council of Casa Asia, a talk on trends and prospects for economic growth in the countries of Asia-Pacific. The Asian Development Bank is the largest multilateral Asian financial institution composed of a total of 67 member countries, including Spain. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/035/437/original/naomi_chakwin_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/35437.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Book Launch: "El lugar más feliz del mundo", by David Jiménez 2013/12/05 16:04 Highlighted as the "Spanish Kapuscinski", David Jiménez gathers in this book the definitive manual on reporting journalism, an exceptional radiography on the human condition and a life history of 15 years searching for a destination that is often closer than expected. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/035/332/original/davidJimenez_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/35332.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Festival 2013 2013/10/22 11:16 The Asia Festival 2013 took place from 20 to 24 September and was held in traditional and scenarios, such as Espai Francesca Bonnemaison or Ateneu Barcelonès, to which were added new locations, such as the outdoor stage of the Passeig San Joan, CaixaFòrum or Montjuïc Castle. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/034/291/original/FA_2013_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/34291.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: “E-Commerce and Online Marketing in China” 2013/06/18 13:09 Casa Asia organized the last 5th of June, in association with Spain China Council Foundation, a session about "E-Commerce and Online Marketing in China" in Madrid and Barcelona to discuss the characteristics of the ecosytem that makes up the Chinese electronic market and how to identify the principal barriers that Spanish companies come across when they want to sell in China online. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/032/905/original/E-Marketing_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/32905.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 2013 Meeting of Asian Studies 2013/06/11 11:47 Casa Asia held the 2013 Meeting of Asian Studies, where more than thirty experts and scholars of Asian studies in Spain were brought together, as well as government representatives within the field of education. The meeting aims to provide a platform to debate issues affecting Asian studies in Spain, to present new degrees and to get to know about the progress made and the challenges that may exist in their implementation. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/032/788/original/estudis_asiatics_2_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/32788.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true III International Congress on Asian Tourism 2013/05/31 10:04 With the purpose to identify measures that the Spanish tourist sector must adopt as a receiving market, key issues have been approached such as the positioning of our destinations in Asian markets, connectivity with Asia, Asian customer service or the purchasing power of Asian tourists, among others. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/032/587/original/post_congres_def_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/32587.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Barcelona Kathak Project 2013/04/22 13:09 For the first time in Barcelona and Spain, you can enjoy a show directed by a master of international fame as Fasih ur Rehman, National Dance Award Tamgha E Imtiaz from Pakistan. The show is performed by local artists and dancers, accompanied by Sajid Ali, Pakistani renowned professional dancer. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/031/972/original/Kathak_Project_Final_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/31972.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true III International Congress on Asian Tourism 2013/03/19 16:29 The International Congress on Asian Tourism holds its third edition under the title: Asia, the Great Outbound Market and New Technologies as Promotion and Loyalty Building Tools. The congress, which is structured in five roundtables, two plenary sessions and an opening lecture, will analyze the current situation and future perspectives of Asian markets as a tourist outbound and how new information and communication technologies must be used in order to attract Asian tourism. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/031/747/original/congres_def_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/31747.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture 2013/03/11 17:06 Interview with Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, on the occasion of the exhibition "Historic Cities" and the inaugural conference in which he participated. In collaboration with Agency Support Architecture Barcelona (AAAB). /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/031/573/original/Luis_Monreal_versio_n_final_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/31573.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Xulio Rios author of 'China pide paso. De Hu Jintao a Xi Jinping' 2013/03/06 11:03 After the XVIII Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, the new direction of China is crucial worldwide. Hu Jintao's decade (2002-2012) in front of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) laid the groundwork for change that ventures crucial to confirm the emergence of China and its viability as a separate project in the global order. On the occasion of the publication of the book China pide paso. De Hu Jintao a Xi Jinping, which will analyze the unknowns of the decade that begins after the accession to power of Xi Jinping, web interviewed the author. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/031/516/original/Wulio_Ri_os_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/31516.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Sherman Ong, filmmaker 2013/03/01 13:42 Interview with Sherman Ong, filmmaker from Malaysia who lives in Singapore and has vast experience in the field of visual arts, photography, video and film, and has received several international awards. Casa Asia has organised a film series of his work. Concert "Unit Asia" 2013/02/06 16:26 Unit Asia, Asia Fusion Jazz is Asia's current jazz band. Their fusion not only concerns their mixture of musical genres (jazz, pop or rock), but also the diversity in the band's roots, as it is formed by three musicians from Japan, one from Malaysia and one from Thailand. TICKET SALE AT TICKETMASTER /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/031/021/original/RENDER_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/31021.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Happy Chinese New Year! 2013/02/05 10:22 The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated by more than 1,300 million people worldwide. In Spain, Chinese communities living in different cities will participate in the festivities which begin on February 10, 2013 (the year 4711). Interview with Zong Wa, Member of CEAIE 2013/01/25 14:02 Interview with Zong Wa, Deputy General Director of the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE). CEAIE is the largest international education agency of China. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/030/868/original/Educaci_n_China_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/30868.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Ivan Tselichtchev, author of the book China versus the West 2013/01/11 13:18 Ivan Tselichtchev is teacher at the Niigata University of Management, Japan. Graduate by the University of Moscow, in 1979 he became part of the main think tank of Russia, the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. In 1983 he achieved his PhD. He is author of five books, co-author of many other and he has published more than 200 articles about international and Asian economy. Interview with Zhang Yingying, co-author of "No más cuentos chinos" 2012/12/21 14:49 No más cuentos chinos, written by Zhang Yingying and Ignacio Olivares, collected the ten most popular topics on Chinese culture and economy in an attempt to avoid misunderstandings and deepen the knowledge of its corporate culture. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/030/561/original/cuentos_chinos.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/30561.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Josep Manel Brañas, specialist in Korea 2012/12/20 18:41 Interview with Josep Manel Brañas, emeritus Professor of the Department of Applied Economics of the University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB) and specialist in Korea /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/030/549/original/bra_as.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/30549.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true ASEAN DAY: "ASEAN, the New Border for the International Expansion of Companies" 2012/12/14 13:11 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded on the 8th of August 1967 with the purpose to turn the region into a stable and prosperous area and with an equitable and sustainable economic development. This conference made the current development of the economy of ASEAN countries known, as well as the opportunities offered by the region for Spanish companies. Interview with Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Spain 2012/11/30 09:24 Interview with Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in Spain, owing to the Conference "Indonesia: Consolidated Democracy and Engine of Economic Growth in Asia" Interview with Andrew Wilder, expert in Afghanistan (USIP) 2012/11/22 18:16 Interview with Andrew Wilder, director of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Programmes of the United States Institute of Peace, that focus on the Afghan political transition process, which has to be developed, in collaboration with the international community, in order to grant the background of credible elections to elect a legitimate government that provides peace and stability. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/030/047/original/Wilder_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/30047.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true III Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women: Globalization and local realities 2012/11/20 16:45 Last November 19th and 20th the Third Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women was held, organized by Casa Asia. The subject of "Change and modernization of enterprises in a global world: Spain and Asia” was addressed in various sessions focused on the support and promotion of talent and entrepreneurial spirit of creative women that have started business projects with an international projection. Exhibition: “Synchronising Threads and Rhizome”, by Chiharu Shiota 2012/10/31 11:35 Casa Asia presents the first exhibition by Chiharu Shiota (Osaka, 1972) in Barcelona, with a proposal regarding several installations, drawings and videos, which are integrated in a unique project at its headquarters. Song: The Belle grove Affair by Tom Fahy Creative Commons. Noncomercial value Interview with Manuel Montobbio, author of the book "Tiempo diplomático" 2012/10/24 14:30 Entrevista with Manuel Montobbio, diplomat and author of the book Tiempo Diplomático. As if it were a journey, this work invites to experience a diplomatic destination in its different stages and it offers an approach to the tasks of a diplomat and to diplomats through his professional life. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/029/444/original/entrevista_montobbio.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/29444.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true EMeeting with the Writer and Journalist Maha Akhtar 2012/10/17 16:13 Maha Akhtar worked for 15 years in a «CBS News» and currently collaborates with Departures, Food and Wine and Travel & Leisure and with The New York Times. At the age of 42 she he discovered that she was the granddaughter of the Maharajah of Kapurtala and of his Spanish wife, the singer and dancer from Málaga Anita Delgado. She decided to write two works based on her story: The Maharani's Hidden Granddaughter, first and The Lost Princess, later. She has just published Honey and Almonds, her first novel. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/029/273/original/Entrevista_Maha_Akhtar.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/29273.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Dr. C. Raja Mohan 2012/10/10 12:42 In this interview C. Raja Mohan analyses the recent evolution of the Indian relations with the United States, China, Europe, Russia and Japan, as well as the importance of the "non-aligned" principle. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/028/961/original/Entrevista_Raja_Mohan.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/28961.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 11th edition of Asia Festival 2012/10/01 11:35 Once again, the public from Barcelona had the chance to enjoy the different artistic disciplines from the Asian continent for free at the 11th edition of the Asia Festival, between the 21st and the 24th of September 2012. The Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with business people with interests in Asia 2012/09/20 13:09 The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, José Manuel García-Margallo chaired the 1st Business Encounter about Economic Relations with Asia-Pacific last 19th of September in Casa Asia, in support of the companies that have interests and investment projects in the region. Asia Festival 2012 2012/09/14 09:20 For four days, from the 21st to the 24th of September, Barcelona becomes a space of intercultural dialogue and of meeting with Asia, in a celebration that is within the Mercè Festival and BAM with several artistics from the Asian continent. Plaça de la Catedral, plaça dels Àngels, plaça Joan Coromines, Centre de Cultura de Dones Francesca Bonnemaison, Ateneu Barcelonès, Casa Asia and the Sala Teatre of CCCB will be the main stages of this edition. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/028/424/original/Promo_Festival_sia_2012_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/28424.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Roundtable "China and Europe: When Politics and Economy are entangled" 2012/07/19 11:37 Nowadays Europe cannot be thought in abstract, but immersed in international relations that affect its dynamics and goals in various fields. The external view on Europe has also changed since the end of the Cold War when Europe, when it was viewed with optimism as a role model, until today, which is the focus of much criticism. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/028/010/original/2012_07_11_China_y_Europa_pol_tica_y_econom_a_se_ensamblan_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/28010.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Session: "Labour Market and Job Opportunities in China and India" 2012/07/17 10:56 At this session, the people responsible for prestigious business schools attached to the annual scholarship programme La Caixa-Casa Asia, and some of their MBA graduates inform us of the tendencies of the labour market and the most demanded labour profiles in China and India. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/027/929/original/2012_06_05_Mercado_laboral_en_China_e_India_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/27929.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Stephen Siu Yu Lau, architect 2012/06/29 11:12 Interview with Stephen Siu Yu Lau, architect by the University of Hong Kong (HKU, 1979) and Master by the London University (1981). Director of the Faculty of Architecture HKU, directs the PhD Programme since 2005 and since 2000 he is Honorary Director of the Centre of Architecture Studies and Urban Design of China and Hong Kong. Expert in environment and sustainability: design of green buildings, low emission of carbon and sustainable cities; output and assessment; urban regeneration and cultural sustainability. Since 2010 he is supervisor of OMA Asia. He actively takes part in national and international investigation programmes. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/027/713/original/Stephen_Siu_Yu_Lau_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/27713.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Event: "Sufism, the Interior Dimension of Islam" 2012/06/20 16:23 Owing to the publication of the book Sufisme (Fragmenta, 2012) and the CD Ushâq. Música sufí (2012), Casa Asia, the Institute of Sufi Studies of Barcelona and Fragmenta Editorial organized this event that compiled musical activities, as well as a roundtable that maked the basic concepts of Sufism known. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/027/350/original/El_sufismo_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/27350.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Roundtable: "Dialogue among the Chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Sanjeev Kapoor" 2012/06/20 09:50 Is there a universal language in the kitchen? How much information does gastronomy give us of a place? Is it possible to have a good biriyani in Barcelona, or are the environmental factors –often intangible– inherent in a specific cuisine (cultural, climatic, biological, etc.) determinant in the flavour and experience of every meal? Which are the current tendencies of haute cuisine? Is there a gastronomic tourism? Encounter "Asian Communities: Immigration, Sport and Social Cohesion" 2012/06/07 16:25 Within the framework of the programme of Asian Communities and in collaboration with GRITIM of the University Pompeu Fabra, Casa Asia presented this encounter where, through personal experiences of several members of Asian communities, the role of sport as a tool for social cohesion was analysed. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/027/029/original/Inmigraci_n_y_deporte_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/27029.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "The Political Transition in Burma/Myanmar: Great Challenges, Great Opportunities" 2012/05/29 14:45 For a year and a half, Burma/Myanmar has been the scenario of a process of political opening that has awakened hop among the Burmese population. However, even if the progress has been clear, there are still doubts about the final result of this new orientation and about the real changes the current government, inheritor of the former military junta, is prepared to make. Lecture: "The Japanese Garden" 2012/05/22 19:00 Masatoshi Takebe, one of the best known landscape gardeners of Japan, gave a lecture at Casa Asia about Japanese gardens, owing to the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the creation of plaça de l'Arbre of Riudoms, work by the architect who is also Japanese, Hiroya Tanaka. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/026/309/original/2012_03_19_El_jardin_japon_s_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/26309.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Jean-François Huchet 2012/05/17 18:28 Interview with Jean-François Huchet, Professor of Economics at the School of Chinese Studies, about the new leading team that will succeed Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao in the party elections in Autumn 2012, and possible changes in the content of the economic and political programme. Presentation of the Ramuni Paniker Trust Foundation 2012/05/10 16:12 Ramuni Paniker Trust is a non-profit-making foundation that, on the one hand, supports students from economically needy families from South India so they can be trained in professional and superior education and, on the other hand, collaborates in the promotion and economic aid to initiatives of cultural, artistic, educational and research activities that favour a better mutual knowledge among people from South India and Spain. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/025/871/original/Presentaci_n_Fundaci_n_Paniker_Trust_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/25871.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Ramuni Paniker Trust Foundation 2012/05/02 19:35 The Ramuni Paniker Trust Foundation, named after the philosopher's father and thinker Raimon Panikkar, is a non-profit-making foundation that aims to become a dialogue space to promote an exchange network between people, groups and institutions of south India and Spain. To carry it out, it includes a scholarship programme for students of economically needy families from south India so they can be trained professionally and receive high education. Lecture "Health and Migration: perspectives from Asia and Europe" 2012/04/25 11:19 Which initiatives and policies currently exist with regard to this issue in Asia and Europe? And what are the difficulties faced by migrants with regard to access to public health? Which areas need more action and research for cooperation between Asia and Europe? These and other questions were addressed in this public talk organized by Casa Asia and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/025/247/original/Conferencia_salud_ASEF.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/25247.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition: "Leaves swim" by Shimabuku 2012/04/18 19:06 Interview with the artist Shimabuku in Casa Asia owing to his visit to Barcelona for the opening of the exhibition "Leaves swim", which includes his last works, in the gallery NoguerasBlanchard. Japan, one year later 2012/04/12 18:19 Casa Asia, with the support of the Japan Foundation, organised a special activity programme owing to the first anniversary of the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami that devastated the Northeastern coast of Japan on the 11th of March 2011. Study Presentation: "El papel de España en los lazos económicos entre Asia y Latinoamérica. Grandes empresas, pymes y la ciudad de Barcelona como puentes entre las dos zonas" 2012/04/03 11:08 Casa Asia and the INSEAD Business School in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council, Garrigues and the University Pompeu Fabra, present this study of business cases. The purpose of this study is to contribute that in difficult situations in the local environment, Spanish companies are able to be placed among the main emergent areas that have become the salvation of many Western companies. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/024/566/original/Estudio_22El_papel_de_Espa_a_en_los_lazos_econ_micos.._22.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/24566.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "Mother India: A Trip to the Deepest Part of India" 2012/03/28 17:35 How do tribes from Orissa defend their rights before multinationals? What story does a temple dancer (devadasi) from Mumbai tell us? How does an onyrical love story from Varanasi develop? And how to rifles roar in Cashmere? At this lecture we will travel to the deepest and most sensual part of India, where thousands of people struggle for their dignity and freedom. ¡Happy Nowruz! 2012/03/20 09:57 On the 20th of March 2012 the new year is celebrated in many countries of the western region of Asia. Persian origin, Nowruz is celebrated by more than 400 million people from Central Asia, great part of the Southern Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey and the Chinese region of Xinjiang. The main purpose of the celebration is to welcome spring with a renovation will, cleaning and harmony among people. This feeling is very strong and during the wars a ceasefire was organised to celebrate Nowruz with a banquet. Casa Asia, with the support of the Japan Foundation, organises a special activity programme owing to the first anniversary of the earthquake and the subsequent tsunami that devastated the Northeastern coast of Japan on the 11th of March 2011. Among programmed activities an international symposium for journalists and IT professionals, roundtables, a family session and a documentary series will be held. All the information at: www.casaasia.es/conjapon /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/023/474/original/2012_03_06_Promo_Jap_n_un_a_o_despu_s_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/23474.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true New Urban Cultures, 2011 2012/02/28 11:53 Casa Asia presented in New Delhi the programme "New Urban Cultures ", after the successful editions held in Tokyo (2009) and Seoul (2010). This edition, organised by Casa Asia jointly with the Ministry of Culture and in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, was made up of tendencies and different characters and strengthened the relations between Indian and Spanish well known artists and creators. It was also a way to display the gastronomy, fashion, videogames, sport, music, design and cinema currently made in Spain. Institutional Video of Casa Asia 2012/02/24 12:34 Institutional video of Casa Asia with some of its main activities. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/002/963/original/2012_02_24_Corporatiu_2012_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/2963.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Shitala's Dream: Journey to the World of Religions" 2012/02/22 18:39 What is there behind the Buddha cult? What level does the Shaman reach? Why do ancient myths, archetypes, symbols and rites last? What is there behind veils or certain food taboos? What is religion? Where is religion going? These are some of the questions Agustín Pániker will raise at a lecture where we will get to know about practices and meanings of religious phenomenon from all over the world and of Asian traditions particularly. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/023/060/original/2012_02_15_El_sue_o_de_Shitala_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/23060.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Poetry Recital and Bengali Music: "The Waterwall" 2012/02/15 17:37 Through this recital of contemporary Bengali poetry and of musical pieces written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore we will deepen into the culture and society of Bengala. The poems, recited in Spanish and Bengali, belong to the publicationLa pared de agua. Antología de poesía bengalí contemporánea (Olifante editions), which gathers a selection of the best poems of 41 Bengali poets. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/022/895/original/2012_02_07_Recital_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/22895.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition "Citystories and Global Cities" 2012/02/13 10:11 This exhibition brings together works designed by artists, writers, filmmakers and journalists with a speech on the diasporic and multicultural city, the difficult conditions of life of its inhabitants and the rapid changes experienced in the past two decades because of its rapid economic and population growth. Forum Theatre Session 2012/02/06 11:03 Within the social drama course developed in collaboration with The Xixa Theatre for the last two months, the Forum Theatre session will end with this intercultural initiative led by young people from different backgrounds. Interview with Michael Denison, Director of Research at Control Risks 2012/02/02 16:19 Central Asia has acquired international relevance in the last two decades due to the richness of natural and energetic resources of its land. Countries such as China or India establish strategies to manage to consolidate certain resources in order to maintain some economic growth rates that challenge the global crisis. In this interview, Michael Denison, Director of Research at Control Risks (London), approaches the international situation of the region, its relationship with Spain and its economic future. Casa Asia Award 2011 2012/02/02 13:34 Casa Asia Award 2011 was granted to the NGO Sisters in Islam for its strong commitment to promoting the rights of women in the Muslim world. The award was presented by the Government's former Vice President Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega, in a ceremony hosted by the journalist Rosa Maria Calaf and the General Director of Casa Asia, Juan Jose Herrera de la Muela. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/022/570/original/2012_02_02_II_Premi_casa_asia_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/22570.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Festival 2011 2012/01/31 12:24 The festival has counted around 17.000 people at the 2011 edition. Generally, a public of all ages interested in discovering the richness and diversity of Asian cultures has shown great interest in their participation in all of the performances and activities. After 10 years of life, the festival has remained faithful in its purpose of approaching citizens the cultural and artistic diversity, as well as the lifestyle of Asian countries. For this, it has been consolidated as a unique platform in all the country devoted to contemporary and traditional stage arts of the region of Asia and the Pacific. Conference: "Chinese Views of the EU: Disaggregating Chinese Perceptions of the EU and the Implications for the EU’s China Policy" 2012/01/30 12:51 As China grows in global power and influence, it is critically important for the European Union to forge aclose and cooperative relationship with it. Equally China needs good relations with the EU, which forms itslargest single market. At times of financial crisis, both sides need each other even more. The EU andChina are committed to what they call a comprehensive strategic partnership but EU-China ties have notalways been smooth. Too often, Chinese and Europeans misunderstand each other. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/022/435/original/2012_01_13_Perspectiva_china_de_la_UE_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/22435.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Adrien Fauve - Current Affairs: Kazakhstan 2012/01/27 13:07 On the 16th of December 2011 the city of Zhanaozen, southeast Kazakhstan, was the scenario of confrontations between the police and workers of the oil sector that were in a demonstration to demand an improvement of their work and salary conditions. The demonstrations had been going on for months but the information did not reach national and international media until the confrontation with the police began. This is the first time in 10 years that this kind of incident occurs in Kazakhstan. The researcher at SciencesPo (Paris) Adrien Fauve has closely followed the events of Zhanaozen and answers about the reach of the riots. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/022/405/original/2012_01_21_Adrien_Fauve_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/22405.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true III Asia Geek: Digital Life and Urban Trends in China, Japan, India and Korea 2012/01/26 16:33 Emergent technologies mostly come from Asia. Sophisticated versions of geminoids come from Japan. India surprises us with the cheapest tablets in the world. Phenomenon such as Weibo –the Chinese twitter- is very successful among its more than 500 million surfers and in Korea they already work on specific experiences of prototypes of intelligent or ubiquitous cities. They are examples of the infinity of tendencies that the digital life recreates in some of the main Asia metropolis, such as Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul or Bangalore- which was explored in the 3rd edition of Asia Geek by Asian technology, tendencies and digital life experts. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/022/381/original/20112610asia_geek.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/22381.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true The East-West Dialogue discusses a New Global Governance Agenda 2012/01/16 17:19 Casa Asia and the Barcelona City Council have organised the East-West Dialogue once again. After eight years of intense debates regarding conflicts, challenges and objectives established by international relations and people's rights, this edition is structured around the reflection about the role governance should have analysing its meaning and its strategic role in economy, finantial crisis, globalisation, social movements and the international governance system. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/021/973/original/DI_LOGO_2011_5_min_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/21973.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Professor C. C. Chan "Electric Vehicles and Intelligent Networks: Development Perspectives in Asia" 2012/01/12 11:44 The lack of sustainable mobility, especially in large cities, is one of the main environmental problems administrations have to face. The car sector is turning to electric cars as a solution before the environmental challenge and as the key of the economic recovery of the sector. Certain Asian countries, led by China, Japan and South Korea, plan to become leaders in the technological development and commercial establishment of electric cars, for which measures of urban adaptation and strong incentives are carried out for their marketing. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/021/844/original/2011_11__professor_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/21844.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Meeting with writer Qiu Xiaolong. The China of the Chief Inspector Chen Cao 2011/12/21 11:44 As part of the series "Dialogues on Asian Black Novels and Detective Fiction", Casa Asia and Confucius Institute Foundation in Barcelona organises the meeting with the poet and translator of into Chinese of American classics. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/021/372/original/2011_11_14_Escriptor_Qui_Xiaolong_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/21372.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true "Japan Beyond 03/11: Challenges and opportunities for the reinvention of Japanese corporations" 2011/12/15 11:39 The events that hit Japan on March the 11th have shown the strict interdependence of world’s economies in aspects as fundamental as the damage to supply chains or energy-related policies. At the same time, the seriousness of those events represents a stimulus for business leaders to debate how to transform the crisis into an opportunity for improvement and innovation. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/021/126/original/2011_11_15_22M_s_enll_22_Jap_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/21126.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview Zhang Yiwu (University of Pekin) 2011/12/01 16:45 The purpose of the session «It’s China Time» is the spreading of the latest tendencies that, since the Olympic Games of 2008 and the Universal Exhibition of 2010, have changed cities of China such as Beijing and Shanghai in two of the main large cities of the planet. From here tendencies that go all around the world can be found, thanks to the international spreading they affect the urban networks of other cities creating new landscapes, new metaphors and new urban cultures. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/818/original/Zhang_Yiwu.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20818.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true The Second Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women raises new challenges for gender equality focused on migration 2011/11/28 13:58 The Second Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women, organized by the Asian and Spanish Women's Network, approached the diversity of Asia, a key continent shaping the world of the XXI century, and the impetus of its women. The Meeting addressed the challenges of equality in Asia from various perspectives: the challenges of entering the labour market, the struggle against gender violence, creating policies against inequality and social exclusion, the demand for women's public presence, and others. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/614/original/trobada_dones_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20614.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Documentary “Las barreras” 2011/11/28 12:42 140,000 asian women live in Spain, asian immigrant women who have lived in the emigration process vulnerabilities: Muslim feminists seeking equality without renouncing their faith, asian women defending their access to productive economy or asian women caregivers living in Europe that have become the breadwinner of the family, with the consequent social stigma in their local cultures. This is the video that was projected during the act of the Second Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/608/original/V_MINUTO_CASA_ASIA_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20608.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia supports the commemoration of International Day for the elimination of gender violence on November 25 2011/11/25 13:08 At the recent Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women celebrada el passat November 7 at Casa Àsia, there was a discussion entitled "The economic and social impact of gender violence in the local and migrant" moderated by Toni Marin, director of the program "Matí a 4 bandes" on Radio 4, during which Bandana Rana, regional coordinator of South Asia gender Equality Campaign (Nepal), and Miguel Lorente, Government Delegate for the violence, noted "The commitment to eliminate gender violence is increasing: through a growing and active commitment." /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/587/original/2011_11_25_G_nere_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20587.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Book launch: "Com espigues de blat amb vents de l'est" 2011/11/24 19:02 The volume that is presented, Com espigues de blat amb vents del’est, would like to be a short approach to the poetry made in two of the main languages of the Asian subcontinent: Hindi and English. Sameer Ramal, expert of the literatures currently produced in India and Catalonia, has made the selection and translation of the poems from Hindi into Catalan; Dolors Udina has approached us the poems in English. The work's result is this book: only a sample, but enough to stand out the high poetic level of this refined country. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/572/original/espigues_def.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20572.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asian Stories in family 2011/11/16 17:08 The audience that attended the 25th of September into the Asia Festival participated in a workshop to create animated shorts, by Animaldia. As a group, individual or family, this workshop invited to recreate several stories in the context of the conference "One day in Asia." /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/277/original/festival_asia2_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20277.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Opening of the 2011-2012 school year of the Bamboo School 2011/11/11 09:54 The Bamboo School, intercultural and inclusive educational programme of Casa Asia, begins its eighth year and has carried out more than 4000 workshops with a participation of 700 educational centres with more than 10000 children and young people. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/020/010/original/2011_11_08_escola_bamb_inauguraci_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/20010.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true II Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women 2011/11/04 09:06 Maria José Juanes, Coordinator of the Asian and Spanish Women Network of Casa Asia and Judith Astelarra, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona discussed in this conversation / debate the challenges women face in the 21st Century and the points at common between Spanish and Asian women. Do not miss the II Meeting of Asian and Women next Monday, November 7! More information: http://www.casaasia.es/encuentromujeres/ /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/019/611/original/2011_11_03_dones_asi_tiques-espanyoles_angl_s_YT.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/19611.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition "Japan: Kingdom of Characters" 2011/11/02 09:40 In the latest years, the Japanese manga and anime culture has awakened interest all around the world. Casa Asia and the Japan Foundation, joining this phenomenon, have organised «Japan: Kingdom of Characters», a travelling exhibition that identifies the characters of manga and anime with one of the main aspects of this culture. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/019/515/original/2011_10_28_Jap_-_mascotes_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/19515.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 8th East-West Dialogue: Open registrations 2011/10/21 09:49 Casa Asia and the Barcelona City Council once again host the East-West Dialogue. This eighth edition is devoted to reflecting on the current situation of the world, the role played by institutions and political leaders and the rules of the game where a government system is established in a moment of economic crisis and political and social opposition. Consult the complete programme and register at www.casaasia.es/dialogue We are waiting for you! /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/019/174/original/Di_logo_2011prova_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/19174.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "PostFukushima Japan: Learnt Lessons and Recovery Perspectives" 2011/10/07 11:51 Six months after the tragedy the Japanese people went through, Dr. Takatoshi Ito will offer a lecture about the impact of this crisis, the current challenges the government must face, Japanese companies and society, and the possible future scenarios. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/018/499/original/2011_09_27_Takatoshi_Ito_WEB.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/18499.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Festival 2011: Street Action on the Ramblas of Barcelona Pe'z group 2011/09/22 13:04 Acting on the Rambla in Barcelona Pe'z fusion jazz band: The Samurai Jazz Band. http://www.festivalasia.es /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/017/850/original/PE_zweb.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/17850.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Turan en el Festival Asia 2011 2011/09/19 18:47 Check out one of the songs Turan played during the Asia Festival! The band Turan was created in 2008 on the initiative of the Kurmangazy Kazakhstan National Music School. An original event that recreates the sound of ancient instruments in order to find new ways of performing folk music through a contemporary staging. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/017/682/original/turan_Fest.Asia_.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/17682.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true FESTIVAL ASIA 2011 (PROMO) 2011/09/03 14:42 The Asia Festival has reached its tenth year and will celebrate with a wide range of high quality productions from abroad and the presence of the Asian communities in Catalonia. From 16th to 25th September, Barcelona will again become a showcase for the cultural richness and diversity of Asia. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/017/109/original/PROMO_FESTIVAL_ASIA_2011_DEFINITU.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/17109.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true VI Spain-China Forum 2011/07/20 15:13 Women and their incorporation into managing work positions as a symbol of economic active was the main topic approached by the Sectorial Committee of Gender Equality within the 6th Spain-China Forum, organised by the Spain-China Board Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the Barcelona City Council and Casa Asia through the Network of Spanish and Asian Women. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/016/107/original/2011_07_04_F_rum_Espany_D14.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/16107.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true The Asia Festival turns to Central Asia on the tenth anniversary 2011/07/19 10:08 On its 10th anniversary, from the 16th to the 25th of September, the festival organised by Casa Asia will turn its look to Central Asia and show the diversity of Asian cultures through a multidisciplinary programme for all the public and made up of 30 proposals: from shows from different countries such as China, Japan, India, Mongolia and Kazakhstan, to artistic initiatives of Asian communities resident in Barcelona and Catalonia. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/015/999/original/Festival_Asia_2011.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/15999.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Kabaddi competition 2011/07/01 11:13 First kabaddi competition in Barcelona organized by Chardi Kala Kabaddi Club. Kabaddi is a sport practiced in several countries in South Asia. Its origins go back to a very old game played in the traditional harvest festival of Punjab. It is a strategy sport where each team sends a "raider" to catch players in the penalty area using speed and fighting skills. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/015/115/original/Torneig_de_Kabaddi.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/15115.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Security in East Asia and Japan-EU relations" 2011/06/28 11:16 At this lecture we will learn about the challenges regarding security established by East Asia, existing policies and their importance in relations between Japan and the European Union by Narushige Michishita. The influence of the alliance of Japan with the United States, as well as the Japanese relationships with South Korea and China in this field, will complete the visio of the topic. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/962/original/2011_05_11_La_seguridad_en_Asia_Oriental_y_las_relaciones_Jap_n-UE.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14962.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Conference "Hong Kong: Business Opportunities and Access to the Chinese Market" 2011/06/28 10:33 Hong Kong is one of the main doors to Mainland China for international companies and is considered by The Economist magazine as one of the 5 best places in the world to do business. Its status as a Special Administrative Region confers Hong Kong a series of legal and economic advantages that Spanish companies should take into account when designing their strategy for China and Asia in general. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/929/original/2011_05_24_Jornada_Hong_Kong_-_oportunidades_de_negocio_y_formas_de_acceso_a_China.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14929.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "Current Non Violent Movements: Gandhi's Legacy" 2011/06/22 10:51 The Iranian philosopher and intellectual, Ramin Jahanbegloo, will approach non violence as a means to build the foundations of a new cosmopolitics in a period when humanity is confronting religious fundamentalism, racial, ethnic prejudices and national interest conflicts. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/743/original/2011_06_15_Ramin_Jahanbegloo.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14743.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia Film Week 2011/06/21 09:50 From the 24th of May the tickets will be put on sale of the new contest of Asian cinema of Barcelona: Casa Asia Film Week. The festival will be held between the 6th and the 8th of June at Casa Asia Headquarters (with free activities and screenings) and between the 9th and 12th at Girona Cinemas, and will present a varied cinematographic programme, with a total of 30 films, 11 of which compete at the official section. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/662/original/CAFW_noticia.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14662.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Literary Evening: "Pasión por Murakami" 2011/06/06 12:57 Owing to the publication in Catalan of the novel 1Q84, by Haruki Murakami, we will organize a literary evening for all the fans of the Japanese writer, recently awarded with the XXIII Premi Internacional Catalunya. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/200/original/2011_05_17_Pasion_por_Murakami.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14200.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition: "Move on Asia" 2011/06/06 11:06 «Move on Asia» is a project that covers a decade of Asian videoart, between 2001 and 2010, from Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/191/original/2011_05_12_expo-moveonasia.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14191.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Concert of Shib Das Chakraborty 2011/06/06 10:47 Indian classical music is one of the most original and defining cultural aspects of this millennial country. Very rich in concepts and unequalled in rhythmic and melodic nuances, Indian music, based on a modal system, is very different to what we are used to in the West, where harmony has traditionally been the central core. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/014/179/original/2011_05_16_Concierto_de_Shib_Das_Chakraborty.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/14179.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia Film Week 2011/05/31 10:59 From the 24th of May the tickets will be put on sale of the new contest of Asian cinema of Barcelona: Casa Asia Film Week. The festival will be held between the 6th and the 8th of June at Casa Asia Headquarters (with free activities and screenings) and between the 9th and 12th at Girona Cinemas, and will present a varied cinematographic programme, with a total of 30 films, 11 of which compete at the official section. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/966/original/PROMO_FINAL_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13966.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Geek: “I’m not Japanese… but I love Manga!” 2011/05/24 10:00 In order to display the power and good situation of comics and manga made by Spanish creators, this new Asia Geek encounter, brings together some of the main illustrators of the current panorama. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/501/original/2011_04_07__I_m_not_Japanese_but_I_love_Manga_.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13501.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Concert: "An Evening of Philippine Songs" 2011/05/23 09:55 Philippines is a country with a mixture of cultures that reflects its historical past at the same time it has originated a very peculiar identity. The great diversity of its folkloric music shows the richness of the influence of Spanish and oriental rhythms. With this concert, we propose a musical journey that will help us know more about these Asian islands. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/405/original/2011_05_11_Una_noche_de_canciones_filipinas.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13405.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Gitanidad: An Indian way of seeing the world?" 2011/05/20 09:41 Sergio Rodríguez, author of the book Gitanidad, will present at this lecture a new thesis about what being a gypsy actually means. The lecturer states that the gypsy people have an Indian way of standing in the world that turnes them into a fragment of the East in middle of the West. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/360/original/2011_05_10_Gitanidad.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13360.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Geek: "Think geek, think big!" 2011/05/19 10:20 This new session of Asia Geek offers the story in first person of a young Dídak Lee, son of Chinese immigrants, who thanks to his attraction for technology and his enterprising spirit, achieves his dream of becoming part of Barça. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/341/original/Think_geek_think_big.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13341.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: “Getting the City Back to the People” 2011/05/18 13:20 A lecture by the Indian architect Debashish Nayak and the Director of CHETNA (Centre for Health Education, Training and Nutrition Awareness) Indu Capoor, where they will talk about sustainable development and cultural heritage of the historical city of Ahmedabad. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/299/original/2011_04_29_Getting_the_City_Back_to_the_People.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13299.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true InfoAsia 2011/05/16 17:26 /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/137/original/infoasia-Apple_ProRes_422_HQ_.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13137.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Roundtable: "Keys for Excellence in 21st Century China" 2011/05/13 11:44 Innovation will be one of the main growing factors of China during the next decades. Within the field of science, education, companies or culture we already have many examples of this process of transformation from an economy of low work costs towards an economy of knowledge based on innovation. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/050/original/2011_05_04_Claves_para_la_excelencia_en_la_China_del_siglo_XXI_mp4.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13050.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Busan-Barcelona-Busan 2011/05/13 10:57 Why Busan in Barcelona? In 1983, both cities signed a twinning agreement by virtue of the analogies between them. 28 years later, the Deputy Mayor of Busan, Baek Seung Taek, realiza una visita a Barcelona con la intención de prolongar este acuerdo con la presentación de Busan al público. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/047/original/2011_04_29_Busan-Barcelona-Busanweb3.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13047.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Professional Opportunities in Asia" 2011/05/04 18:11 The economic stagnation situation of western powers, together with the progressive relocation of multinational companies towards other more competitive regions, make the qualified employment demand in the Asian continent to have progressively increase in the last years. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/012/732/original/Sequence_1-Apple_ProRes_422.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/12732.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "The Akha at the crossroads" 2011/04/27 16:50 At this lecture, we will get to know about the current situation, lifestyles and future challenges of the Akha: an ethnic minority that lives between the north of Thailand, Burma, Laos and south China that despite its cultural richness is among the most unprivileged and marginated groups of society. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/012/324/original/Akha-Apple_ProRes_422.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/12324.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 2011 Nouruz Festival 2011/03/30 19:56 Casa Asia, together with the embassies of the countries of the region and the cultural associations of Central Asia, would like to make one of the most ancient festivals known, as well as to offer the display of the cultural diversity of Asia. Known as Nooruz, Navruz, Nauryz, Navroj... depending on where it is celebrated, it is a Persian origin New Year festival that coincides with the Spring equinox. Its roots can be found in the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and great part of the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey and Chinese Xinjiang. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/011/127/original/nouruz-Apple_ProRes_422_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/11127.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Presentation of the Study: "Analysis of the Potential of the Ports of the Spanish Mediterranean as China's entrance to Europe" 2011/03/29 09:54 Presentation of the study about the ports of the Mediterranean edited by Casa Asia, in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, given by Jacinto Soler, one of the two authors of the study. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/010/932/original/estudi_ports-Apple_ProRes_422_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/10932.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Geek "Mobile Asia: Art, Culture and Mobile Society" 2011/03/24 10:05 The unstoppable development of intelligent telephones and last generation tablets, joined to more and more sophisticated applications, allow to sense the outline of a future mobile society. Mobile telephones have a growing importance in society and they are added as an active agent, in processes of artistic creation, like in the new channels of dissemination throughout the globe. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/010/482/original/asia_movil-Apple_ProRes_422_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/10482.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Tariq Ramadan, Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at the University of Oxford (United Kingdom) and writer. 2011/03/17 10:10 Owing to the publication of Mi visión del islam occidental (Kairós, 2010), its author, the intellectual Tariq Ramadan, will offers us in this lecture his reflections and opinions regarding Islam in the West, as well as the challenges and opportunities he analyses. Professor Ramadan will approach issues such as women in Islam, the concept of “multiple identities”, the relation between religion and culture, European Islam, immigration, participation and “post-integration”. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/010/029/original/Entrevista_Tariq_Ramadan-web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/10029.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Special Report: Earthquake in Japan: Interview with Amadeo Jensana 2011/03/16 14:00 Special Report: Earthquake in Japan. Amadeo Jensana, Director of Economic Programmes and Cooperation of Casa Asia, analyses the situation of Japan after the earthquake. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/010/008/original/terremoto_japon_ajensana.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/10008.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Entrevista a Rafael Bueno, Director of Politics and Society of Casa Asia 2011/03/09 10:52 Interview with Rafael Bueno, Director of Politics and Society of Casa Asia, where he will approach different aspects regarding North Korea within the framework of the lecture "Future perspectives in North Korea". /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/009/552/original/Entrevista_Rafael_Bueno_OK_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/9552.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Hong Kong Film Festival in Barcelona 2011/02/24 18:29 Casa Asia, the Film Library of Catalonia and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office of Brussels present the 6th edition of the Hong Kong Film Festival, which will include the screening of 12 long films. Out of these, seven belong to the most outstanding productions of 2009, and the rest are part of a retrospective of action films (1984-2007), which makes up one of the most representative genres of Hong Kong films. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/009/165/original/hongkong_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/9165.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Book launch: "El secret del meu turbant" 2011/02/21 17:34 El secret del meu turbant tells Nadia Ghulam's true story, an Afghan girl who when she was only eight suffered serious injuries because of a bomb. When she left the hospital two years later, the Taliban regime settled in Afghanistan and she made a radical decision to support her ill parents and little sisters: To supplant her brother, killed in the civil war. The book, written by Nadia Ghulam and the journalist Agnès Rotger, won the 43rd Prudenci Bertrana Award. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/008/856/original/El_secret_del_meu_turbant-Apple_ProRes_422.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/8856.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Geek: "Digital China", by Isaac Mao 2011/02/16 11:50 Isaac Mao is a philosopher of “Sharism”, a social businessman, blogger, software architect and researcher in social teaching and technology. Currently, he is Director of the Social Brain Foundation (successor of the programme CNBlog co-founded by Mao), manager of the Tor Project, adviser of the Global Voices Online and executive adviser of many Internet, Web 2.0 and new media companies. He is also director of the Shanghai Youth Development Foundation. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/008/646/original/Entrevista_Isaac_Mao-web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/8646.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Diálogos sobre Nuevas Culturas Urbanas 2011/02/16 11:41 In the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and Korea, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, represented by the Spanish Embassy in Korea, the Korea Foundation and Casa Asia have developed the cultural program “Spain. New Urban Cultures”. All the information is in the website: www.casaasia.es/culturasurbanas/eng/index.html /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/009/354/original/Korea_2010_Def_XDcam.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/9354.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Celebration of the Chinese New Year in Barcelona 2011/02/15 11:41 Barcelona held from the 3rd to the 6th of February the Chinese New Year. The Moll de la Fusta hosted this important festival for the Chinese people for a few days, where attendants could enjoy their gastronomy, culture and tradition. Casa Asia presented in its stand an activity programme for all the public regarding the Chinese culture and language, in collaboration with the Institut Confuci Foundation of Barcelona. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/008/517/original/any_nou_xines_Copy-web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/8517.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Islam is not what you think" 2011/02/07 17:42 Currently, Islam is a topic about which a lot is said and read, but what is true is that it is still unknown. Owing to the publication of Islam is not what you think (Kairós, 2010), its author, Abdelmumin Aya, will tell us in this lecture how Islam has been explained throughout time, from the first dictionaries of Christian missionaries to current Arabic expression. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/008/025/original/El_Islam_no_es_lo_que_crees-Apple_ProRes_422_HQ_.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/8025.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Nadia Ghulam 2011/02/07 09:55 Interview with the writer of the book "El secret del meu turbant", that tells Nadia Ghulam's true story, an Afghan girl who when she was only eight suffered serious injuries because of a bomb. When she left the hospital two years later, the Taliban regime settled in Afghanistan and she made a radical decision to support her ill parents and little sisters: To supplant her brother, killed in the civil war. The book, written by Nadia Ghulam and the journalist Agnès Rotger, won the 43rd Prudenci Bertrana Award. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/007/959/original/entrevista_Subt_BONA_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/7959.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Brahma Chellaney, Teacher of Strategic Studies at the Centre of Political Research in New Delhi 2011/02/02 14:08 Interview with Brahma Chellaney, within the framework of the Lecture: "India as a Major Actor in the Emerging Global Order", where he approaches the situation of the country's geo-strategic, social and economic issues. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/007/695/original/chellaney_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/7695.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Documentary screening: "Los ojos de Ariana" 2011/01/27 10:25 Casa Asia presents the documentary Los ojos de Ariana by Ricardo Macián, within the framework of the exhibition devoted to Afghanistan, which will be open to the public until March 2011. This documentary is added to the stories that have built up the exhibition project based on The imaginary return by the writer Atiq Rahimi. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/007/416/original/ojos_ariana_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/7416.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true International Conference: "Water and Development in Asia" 2011/01/27 09:43 The conference will aim to become a discussion forum about the management of hydric resources in Asia from a political, economic and social perspective and it will include the participation of internationally famous experts in sustainable urban management, of representatives of multilateral organizations devoted to international cooperation for development and of high representatives of several Asian cities. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/007/413/original/agua_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/7413.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Arjun Thapan, Special adviser regarding infrastructures and water of the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2011/01/26 09:52 Interview with Arjun Thapan, Special adviser regarding infrastructures and water of the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the conference Water and Development in Asia. The conference will aim to become a discussion forum about the management of hydric resources in Asia from a political, economic and social perspective and it will include the participation of internationally famous experts in sustainable urban management, of representatives of multilateral organizations devoted to international cooperation for development and of high representatives of several Asian cities. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/007/353/original/entrevista_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/7353.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "Indonesia: Business Opportunities" 2011/01/17 09:48 Thanks to the sustainability of the public finances of Indonesia, the strength of its business results, the low dependence on foreign supply and the economic policies addressed to attracting foreign investment, this country is consolidated as one of the most attractive economices and with the highest potential of Southeast Asia. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/007/008/original/indonesia_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/7008.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Roundtable "Second generation stories: The experience of children of Asian immigrants in our country" 2011/01/13 21:09 This event is organised within the framework of the Programme of Communities of Casa Asia and it includes the participation of the professor and researcher Rosa Aparicio, and of five young people from different countries and exponents of this Asian second generation in Barcelona. Rosa Aparicio is PhD in Politics and Sociology, teacher and researcher of the University Institute of Studies of Migrations at the University Pontificia Comillas and of the Institute Ortega y Gasset. She is also director of the magazine Migraciones and co-author of the study ILSEG (Longitudinal Investigation of Second Generation). /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/996/original/2010_12_14_Segona_Generacio.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6996.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Roundtable: "Another Afghanistan" 2011/01/13 17:25 The freelance photographer Guillermo Cervera and the journalist of La Vanugardia Plàcid Garcia-Planas have a very different perspective about Afghanistan. Where some people see marines, attacks, politicians, burqas and stereotypes, they see transvestites, boxers, thugs, skaters and kytes. They are some of the few western journalists who work in Kandahar –the spiritual capital of the Talibans– travelling alone, without being enlisted in any western army. They are only enlisted in the Afghan army. Why? “Because it is the army of the Afghans –they say–. Because everyone dislikes them. Because we should –we would desperately want to– give them the responsability of security in Afghanistan, so we can leave the country”. Guillermo and Plàcid will explain their experience in the streets of Kabul and the paths of Badgis, around the Taliban valley of Mashali Kamar, the Taliban valley of Arghandab and the markets of Kandahar. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/993/original/2010_12_02_Otro_Afganistan.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6993.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Performance: "Saju", by Sooyoung Lee 2010/12/23 11:07 Casa Asia, in collaboration with Hangar and SAS Geumcheon, presents the performance of the Korean artist Sooyoung Lee, who ends her stay in Barcelona with the presentation of a project in process that she will carry out at our headquarters. The proposal consists of installing an “Office of Good Fortune”, where the artist can predict the future to all those who would like to take part in the project. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/772/original/performance_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6772.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture “Elections of last 7th of November: A new future for Myanmar/Burma?” 2010/12/22 17:27 The elections of last 7th of November, the first since 1990, make a turn in the politics of the Military Junta that rules Myanmar/Burma. Despite everything, the electoral system designed by the regime offers few doubts about the desire of soldiers to guarantee a new political reality depending on interests. The absence of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy in elections has complete the uncertainty of the future of a political opposition which is divided and weakened, in a country where political, economic and social problemas are built up. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/767/original/2010_11_17_Birmania.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6767.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Meeting with the Philippine writer Miguel Syjuco 2010/12/22 14:07 Ilustrado, won the Man Asian Literary Prize and the Palanca Awards, the most famous award of Philippines' arts. Acclaimed by the critics –«giddy and ambicious» (Publishers Weekly), «impressive, convincing from the beginning to the end. Its author, unlike Crispin, might win the Nobel Prize» (The Guardian)–, Ilustrado is a dazzling work that surprises, moves and amuses, while it introduces readers with sense of humour and lucidity in the reality of an archipelago relegated «to isolation and exoticism», which after the reading of this novel places itself in the centre of the best contemporary literature. The journalist Antonio Lozano and the writer Horacio Castellanos Mora talk to the author. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/739/original/ilustrado_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6739.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition Afghanistan 2010/12/20 13:40 This exhibition project displays the work of photographers that explore a country in a conflict with an uncertain solution for the last thirty years. The authors of the images have stayed in Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sarif, Herat, Jalalabad and Kunduz, among other cities, in search for the unrepeated moment they have captured until it becomes history. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/592/original/expo_afganistan_bo_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6592.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Festival 2010 2010/12/16 10:56 The purpose of the Asia Festival is to approach the Asian culture to Catalonia. With the growing collaboration of Asian communities established in our country, the Festival is held every year since 2002 and it offers traditional and avant-garde shows from different Asian countries. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/535/original/Festival_Asia_2010_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6535.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Stereotypes and Prejudices of current Iran 2010/12/02 17:51 «Young people at the edge of a swimming pool, who use Internet with the same skills as Hafez's poetry; women with xador, who go on a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mashad and there they appreciate a successful divorce to Imam Reza; a Mullah who goes to the opposition and gives lessons of Humanity... This is how Iran works and its fascinating theatre, where everyone has different roles in several scenarios, but only one language, tarouf, a sophisticated form of hypocrisy and courtesy, according to which ‘welcome to by house’ is ‘walk on my eyes’.» (Fragment of Serge Michel's book Marche sur mesyeux. Portrait de l’Iran aujourd’hui). /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/006/193/original/2010_11_10_Estereotipos_Iran.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/6193.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true The six candidates to the elections of the Parliament of Catalonia at Casa Asia 2010/11/26 14:35 Casa Asia has offered its headquarters to Televisión Española in order to interview the six candidates of the political parties with representation in the Parlament of Catalonia. The morning program “Los desayunos de TVE” has interviewed every one of the six candidates to the Presidency of the Generalitat of Catalonia throughout the week. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/869/original/eleccions_catalanes.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5869.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true VII East-West Dialogue (2010) 2010/11/22 20:23 Within the framework of the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Conference and the 10th anniversary of UN Resolution 1325, Casa Asia in its firm commitment to gender equality, empowerment of women, the Millenium Development Goals and Peace, focuses the 7th East-West Dialogue on Gender Equality and Development. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/413/original/Dialogo2010.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5413.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia renews its website 2010/11/18 10:00 Casa Asia website makeover and introduces a new design today is more in line with the latest technological advances and current trends can be found on the web 2.0. A renewal form and substance with the aim of providing better service and greater citizen participation. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/004/726/original/DEFINITIVA_final1.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/4726.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Casa Asia Award 2010 2010/11/02 19:00 Casa Asia Award 2010, on its seventh edition, was given ex aequo to the International Project Dunhuang (China) and to the Philippine Senator Edgardo J. Angara. The jury decided to award, on the one hand, the project Dunhuang for its task of recovery, preservation and display of information and images of the manuscripts, paintings and fabrics found in the Chinese city Dunhuang and the Silk Route, by means of Internet and of the promotion of educational programmes and research. On the other hand, the jury also awarded the Philippine Senator Angara, for his committment with the strengthening of the relations between Spain and the Philippines. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/785/original/premio_CA_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5785.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition: "Beijing Time / La hora de China" 2010/10/30 19:45 The time in Beijing is the time in China according to the time zones of the country, but this «time» is also the clear sign of the appearance of China as a great world power. This exhibition project, curated by Fang Zhennig and Menene Gras, Director of Culture and Exhibitions of Casa Asia, brings together the recent work of 17 Chinese artists based in Beijing. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/630/original/2009_12_17_beijing_time_Expo.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/630.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Chinese community in Barcelon 2010/10/30 19:40 Documentary "Jo Visc a Barcelona" about the Chinese community in Barcelona created by Casa Asia. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/570/original/comunidad_china_bcn.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/570.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 1st Twitt-Asia Meeting 2010/10/29 19:00 The 1st Twitt-Asia Meeting, promoted from the programme 'Asia Geek' of Casa Asia and right before the Manga Room, will gather well known experts of the nano-blogosphere to analyse the Twitter phenomenon. Moreover, we include Antonio Delgado, blogger and co-organiser of the 1st Twitt-Tokyo', which will share the experience of the meeting in Tokyo and will introduce the topic of social networks in Asia. Next, Hèctor García (Kirai), writer, blogger and head engineer of Twitter-Japan, will approach the world of Internet in Japan, about his everyday work in Twitter; about how Twitter is used by the Japanese and about its intensive use in Japan, where it is already one of the 10 sites of Internet most used in the country. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/198/original/twittasia_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5198.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true School of Bamboo, Madrid 2010/10/27 18:42 School of Bamboo, intercultural education project of Casa Asia was born in 2003-2004 with the aim of bringing the Asian and Pacific region to the school population. Our educational proposal has three general objectives: · Show the wealth of social, cultural and artistic heritage of Asia. · Make born and raised on the students interest in this continent and its people, as well as learn about the cultures of origin of their colleagues from Asia. · Living cultural diversity as positive and enriching. · Educate in intercultural skills. Our range of activities is aimed at students in nursery, primary, secondary, special education, adult education and informal education. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/004/519/original/Escuela_de_bambu_madrid.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/4519.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Iberoamerican Observatory of Asia-Pacific 2010/10/21 18:33 Casa Asia programme whose main objective is to facilitate understanding of Asia-Pacific Latin American nations, especially in the economic, business and academia. Has become the main tool to disseminate virtual information and analysis on the ever-growing Asia-Latin American ties through the web www.iberoasia.org, which is updated daily, and its bimonthly newsletters. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/004/032/original/20090623economias_emergentes.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/4032.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Official Opening of the Confucius Institute of Barcelona 2010/10/18 12:19 Casa Asia Headquarters hosted last Thursday 15th of April the official opening of the Confucius Institute of Barcelona (ICB). The starting up of ICB, which aims at spreading the teaching of the Chinese language and culture in Catalonia, is the result of the agreement between the Main Headquarters of the Confucius Institute (Hanban) of China, the University Autonomous of Barcelona, the University of Barcelona and Casa Asia. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/003/366/original/2010_10_15_Confucio_institute.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/3366.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Interview with Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Thai film director 2010/10/07 12:54 Interview with Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Thai film director, winner of the Gold Palme d'Or of 2010 and winner of the Critic Award of the 43rd edition of the Sitges Festival for the film "Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives". The Casa Asia award was for Cold Fish, film by the Japanese director Sion Sono. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/123/original/entrevista_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5123.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true PLAN presenta el nuevo informe "Por ser niñas" 2010/09/20 19:00 PLAN has presented in Casa Asia its fourth report 'For Being A Girl' with the support of the film director Isabel Coixet and journalist Rosa Maria Calaf. In the event also participated PLAN gender expert, Edward Abbey, the girl and lecturer in PLAN Bangladesh, Rami Samapti Roy, and the Director of Casa Asia, Jesus Sanz. PLAN study shows how girls in big cities suffer more violence and are most vulnerable children by the simple fact of being women and children. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/288/original/porserninas_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5288.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "I live in Barcelona, and you?" 2010/08/07 19:45 The series «So far, so close: Asian communities in Spain» aims at making the reality of Asian immigration known in Spain and to create a public platform of intercultural encounter and debate in society with Asian communities that live in Spain. The first session of this series will approach the Chinese community in Barcelona. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/627/original/2010_03_18_vivo_barcelona.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/627.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition "Micrographies: The world through a mobile" 2010/08/07 19:45 /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/636/original/2009_11_03_micrografias.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/636.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true China Spain meeting of students 2010 2010/08/07 19:45 /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/639/original/2010_02_12_encuentro_estudiantes_china__espana.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/639.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Climate Change and Renewable Energies in Asia and Africa 2010/08/07 19:44 Casa Asia and Casa África, in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, the Obra Social Fundación "la Caixa", QuEST, ACS Foundation and Técnicas Reunidas, are organising the «International Conference on Climate Change and Renewable Energies in Asia and Africa» to be held on 26 and 27 November at the CaixaForum, Madrid. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/615/original/2010_01_22_pachauri.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/615.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition: "Map of the sounds of Tokyo" 2010/08/07 19:44 Casa Asia displays the photographs of the film "Map of the sounds of Tokyo" with the purpose to support the recent incursion of Isabel Coixet in the Japanese culture. The fixed image crystallizes into the key moments of the film allowing an exploration of different aesthetic registers. David Coll contributes in these large-format 15 photographs a vision that completes the selection of notes, texts, fragments and audio of the film made by Isabel Coixet. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/621/original/2009_12_22_mapas_sonidos_tokio.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/621.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Curso de teatro de sombras chinas 2010/08/07 19:44 Shadow theatre is born in Asia, between myths and legends. Always within the framework of the ritual and ceremony, as a link between what's sacred and profane, between gods and human beings through characters initiated in their knowledge. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/612/original/2010_03_03_sombras_chinas_madrid.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/612.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Indigenous Women in Cambodia" 2010/08/07 19:44 At this conference we will get to know the needs and challenges of indigenous Cambodian women, the project that Psicólogos sin Fronteras ONGD develops to improve their psycho-social wellbeing, as well as the results of the study they have carried out with the AECID financement about their situation regarding the Millenium Goals of UNO: gender equality, maternal health and children mortality. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/624/original/2009_08_09_mujeres_indigenas_camboya.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/624.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "Thailand in Crisis: Is there a way out?" 2010/08/07 19:44 In this lecture the political crisis in Thailand, which has been prolongued for almost five years will be analysed. There social and political vindications will be converged with a struggle for power. This situation and uncertainties that are projected in the perspective of succession of the crown complicate the forecast of future scenarios. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/618/original/2010_06_21_tailandia_crisis.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/618.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true VI East-West Dialogue 2 (2009) 2010/08/07 19:43 ince 2004, the East-West Dialogue annually brings together a group of policy makers, including former heads of state and government, pre-eminent scholars, representatives of key non-governmental organizations and of civil society from the East and the West working together for a common cause, to examine today's most pressing global, regional and local challenges, exchange best practices and engage themselves to support action-oriented policies. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/609/original/2009_11_10_VI_DIALOGO_ORIENTE_OCCIDENTE_Parte_2_2.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/609.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Book launch: "Un liberal a la Xina" 2010/08/07 19:43 From a Catalan perspective, the book approaches the Chinese politics and the areas of Asia with important Chinese presence. The author, former President of the youth of the European Liberal Democrat Party, has had many interviews in the last years with political leaders, diplomats, academics and journalists. The work describes and reflects on the past, the present and the future of political relations in this part of the world. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/603/original/2010_06_28_un_liberal_xina.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/603.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true VI East-West Dialogue (2009) 2010/08/07 19:42 Since 2004, the East-West Dialogue annually brings together a group of policy makers, including former heads of state and government, pre-eminent scholars, representatives of key non-governmental organizations and of civil society from the East and the West working together for a common cause, to examine today's most pressing global, regional and local challenges, exchange best practices and engage themselves to support action-oriented policies. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/591/original/2009_11_10_VI_dialogo_oriente_occidente2.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/591.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 2009 Casa Asia Award 2010/08/07 19:42 Casa Asia Award 2009, in its sixth edition, has been awarded ex aequo to EFE Agency and the Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe. The jury has decided to award, on the one hand, EFE Agency for its vast professional trajectory, vocation for service and information task that its correspondents have developed in the region of Asia Pacific since 1963, and, on its behalf, to Miguel F. Rovira, Dean and current delegate of EFE in Manila, responsible for information in Southeast Asia, with more than 20 years of experience. On the other hand, the jury has also awarded the Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe, author of the opera and suite for orchestra Quirós, based on the topic of the Spanish navigator Pedro Fernández Quirós, for integrating in his brilliant musical career the approach among cultures and to highlight historical bonds between Spain and the Pacific. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/597/original/2009_12_11_premio_Casa_Asia_2009.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/597.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition "Textile Art of Thailand: Cultural Identity and Heritage" 2010/08/07 19:42 Casa Asia and the Siam Society present a collection of textile art of Thailand that display the precious cultural heritage of this country and the relation of this heritage with national identity. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/585/original/2009_10_23_telas_tailandia.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/585.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Encounter with Chinese writers: "Trip to Xibanya, Chinese writers account Spain" 2010/08/07 19:42 Casa Asia hosts the Chinese writers that make up the project of the State Society for International Exhibitions (SEEI) 'Trip to Xibanya, Chinese writers account Spain'. SEEI has invited a group of Chinese writers to go around Spain in October with the purpose to write a travel book about our country. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/588/original/2009_10_11_escritores_chinos_espana.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/588.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "The changing order of castes in India: From the system to the structure" 2010/08/07 19:42 The Indian sociologist, Dipankar Gupta, internationally known for his innovative investigations about the structure and social change in India will offer us a critical and new vision of the caste system in India. In his last publications, The Caged Phoenix: Can India Fly?, he dismantles some of the myths about the new India and its so-called success history. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/594/original/2010_06_22_india_castas.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/594.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Puppet show "TRUST", by Soshiro Matsubara 2010/08/07 19:42 Casa Asia presents the puppet show TRUST, where a narrator builds the story of six characters that dialogue among themselves. He has given life to these puppets he handles and gives voice to, as if it was miniature theatre. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/600/original/2010_03_25_trust_marionetas.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/600.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Challenges for the Consolidation of Democracy in Indonesia" 2010/08/07 19:41 A decade ago Indonesia suffered a severe multi-dimensional crisis of political instability, poverty and social desintegration. Currently, after a series of institutional transformations, the country has become one of the most vigorous democracies of the region and in the third biggest democracy of the world. Indonesia is, in addition, an example of compatibility between democracy and Islam. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/582/original/2009_11_17_democracia_indonesia.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/582.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 5th Spain - Philippines Forum (2010) 2010/08/07 19:41 Next 22nd and 23rd of February Barcelona hosted the 5th edition of the Spain - Philippines Forum, organised by Casa Asia and the Santiago Foundation, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council, the Catalonian Government (Generalitat) and the embassies of Philippines in Spain and Spain in the Philippines and thanks to the sponsorship of AECID. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/573/original/2010_02_22_tribuna_espana_filipinas_2010.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/573.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "The path towards democracy in Pakistan" 2010/08/07 19:41 Violence in the last years in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has reinforced the perception of being a frustrated State, hiding a hopeful phenomenon: The fruition of a Pakistani democracy, reflected for example in the adoption of the Parliament of important constitutional reforms. The lecturer, expert in international politics and security, will go through the path that the process of democratization is taking in this country. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/576/original/2010_05_06_democracia_en_pakistan.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/576.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Orient Summer School 2010/08/07 19:41 Study conference and intercultural debate between young Asian and Westerners held in the island Mallorca. The aim of the programme is to provide a space for shared living where participants can debate current issues which affect young people as citizens of a globalised and interdependent world. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/579/original/escuela_de_orient_2009.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/579.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Encounter with Xinran Xue: "Generación Mao" 2010/08/07 19:40 Within the framework of encounters with Asian writers, and on the occasion of the publication in Spanish of "Generación Mao" (Emecé 2009), Casa Asia hosts in Madrid and in Barcelona the Chinese journalist and writer Xinran Xue. This valuable and innovatory book, without precedents in the history of our civilization, gives voice to a silent generation and tells the secret story of 20th century China. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/567/original/2009_09_15_xin_ran_mao.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/567.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Launch of the book "Six Suspects" 2010/08/07 19:40 Casa Asia and the publishing house Anagrama launched the book Six suspects dby Vikas Swarup. Author who already wrote the novel Slumdog Millionaire, based on the Oscar winning film with the same name. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/561/original/2010_05_17_conferencia_6_sospechosos.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/561.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asian Film Series "Word in movement: Cinema and Literature in Asia" 2010/08/07 19:40 The controversy of literature, conceived as art, and cinema, qualified as show goes back to the origins of cinema. Somehow, these two disciplines have the same purpose: To tell stories and one of their basic elements are the same for both: Words. This series suggests a tour around Asian films based on great novels, or those whose content talks about the literary universe. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/564/original/2010_02_26_ciclo_animaspace.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/564.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true 30th Peace Award for Ramin Jahanbegloo 2010/08/07 19:39 Since 1984, the Association for the United Nations in Spain, with the support of the Barcelona County Council, grants the Peace Award to a personality or institution highlighted for its task in favour of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the defence of the peace solution of conflicts and the promotion of the peace culture. In this 30th edition, Ramin Jahanbegloo (Teheran, 1961), philosopher, writer, and outstanding member of the Iranian intellectual movement has been awarded. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/552/original/2010_03_02_XXX_premio_paz.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/552.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true I Lecture Series: "'Asia Geek. Digital Life and Urban Tendencies in Japan, China and Korea" 2010/08/07 19:39 Casa Asia programmes its first lecture series that would like to consolidate a space where experts of reference in cyberculture and Asia, such as Kirai (Héctor García), Carolina Miyata, Simón Lee, Manel Ollé, Josep Coll or Kahlo (Marta Castro), will explain in first person the avant-garde tendencies and other manifestations associated to digital life. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/555/original/2009_09_07_asia_geek.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/555.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Asia Festival 2010/08/07 19:38 /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/549/original/festival_asia_resum.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/549.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture "The Path of the Sword: The Spirit of the Samurai" 2010/08/07 19:38 The Japan Foundation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Spain and Casa Asia, offers a lecture about Kendo given by Masami Matsunaga, Vice President of the International Federation of Kendo and of the National Japanese Federation of Kendo, who will talk about the history, forms and etiquettes of this sport practice, as well as its values in its educational and spiritual perspective. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/540/original/2010_01_25_kendo_conferencia.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/540.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Party of the Bangla Language 2010 2010/08/07 19:37 /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/000/537/original/2010_02_20_lengua_bangla.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/537.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Lecture: "Kyrgyzstan 2010" 2010/08/07 12:45 Within the framework of activities of the Observatory of Central Asia, Casa Asia organises the lecture "Kyrgyzstan 2010". The purpose is to make Kyrgyzstan known and the nature of the conflict that is currently destabilizing not only the country, but all the Central Asian region. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/013/399/original/Kirguistan.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/13399.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true School of Bamboo, Barcelona 2010/06/01 11:00 The School of Bamboo, the intercultural education project of Casa Asia was born in 2003-2004 with the purpose to approach the Asian continent and the region of the Pacific to the school population. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/364/original/escola_bambu_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5364.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Exhibition "North Korea: The Weight of History" 2010/04/26 10:00 The history of this nation since its foundation in 1948, with the proclamation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, after the surrender of Japan coinciding with the end of the Second World War in 1945, and division of the country into North and South with the creation of two independent governments, is a history lesson that is worth remembering to understand the present. The aim of this exhibition is to raise public awareness of the evolution of this country, since 1954, following the cessation of hostilities, which erupted in June 1950 between the North and the South and whose result did not take place until three years later. The "weight" of history in this case refers to information provided by the facts and events connected with the 20th Century, useful to understand the conditions of the local context in the global scene that characterizes the society of information. The visual display, through graphic images, photography and audio, will allow the audience to be familiar with the present of an isolated country in the international system, but whose history should be shown in order to access the knowledge of its current reality. The exhibition will include unpublished documentary material in Spain in order to expand the informative and didactic contents of the project. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/005/201/original/expocorea_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/5201.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true II International Congress on Asian Tourism 2010/03/22 11:32 Summary of the conferences on 8 February. This day covered topics such as the experience in the hotel industry, experiences in the destinations, the role of new technologies and finally the challenges and future vision of tourism. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/010/329/original/congres_turismo_dia8_web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/10329.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true II International Congress on Asian Tourism 2010/03/22 10:30 Summary of conferences on 7 February. This day covered topics such as Asian tourism in the world and Europe, the MICE tourism, luxury tourism and shopping and sports tourism. /swf/player.swf?videourl=/media/asset_publics/resources/000/010/281/original/congres_turisme_dia7-web.mp4&fotourl=/keyframes/10281.jpg&barcolor=99C1FD&streaming=true Searcher of Images Searcher of Images Last Galleries of Images: Solidarity Day: "One thousand cranes for Japan, Madrid" Casa Asia moves to the building of the CNMC Àsia a la Mercè Chinese New Year at Barcelona Conference “The Philippines and ASEAN: A New Business Opportunity for Foreign Companies in Asia” Festival Àsia 2014 Dibuixos Warli de l'Índia - Contes per llegir, contes per crear. Escola Projecte de Barcelona. Kamishibai del Japó - Contes per llegir, contes per crear. Escola Projecte de Barcelona Exhibition “A Japanese Garden: Topographies of Void” Casa Asia joins Bookcrossing owing to the Diada of Sant Jordi Presentation: “The Philippines and Spain, Development Commitment for the Population affected by Natural Disasters” Debate Conference: "1986-2014. Spain in Europe" The Foreign Minister inaugurates the exhibition "Spain in Europe" and chaired a working lunch with business in Casa Asia Chinese leaders from turism sector visit Casa Asia A representation of the Indian Women's Press Corp and Indian economist Tushar Pandey, visiting Casa Asia Yotaru Hatamura session at Casa Asia The Economic Council of Casa Asia held its annual meeting and setting its roadmap for 2014 Meeting "Bangladesh: prospects and business opportunities" Conference "Science, technology and innovation policy in Japan: lessons and good practices" Presentation of the book: "El lugar más feliz del mundo", of David Jiménez Presentation of the book: "Mi viaje al Norte", Lancy Dodem Conference "The current situation in Australia and its future prospects" La Caixa-Casa Asia grant Barcelona Coral Asia's concert in Palau de la Generalitat New Casa Asia Headquarters Prueba galeria sin publicar (eng) Exhibition: "The Afghan Passage" New Urban Cultures 2011 - Delhi (India) 8th East-West Dialogue: For a New Global Governance Agenda Solidarity Day: "One thousand cranes for Japan, Barcelona" Lecture: "My Vision of Western Islam" Lecture: "India as a Major Actor in the Emerging Global Order" Exhibition: "Afghanistan" 7th East-West Dialogue Asian Communities Solidarity Day: "One thousand cranes for Japan, Madrid" 2011/03/28 13:24 Galería de fotos de la jornada solidaria del sábado 26 de marzo en Madrid en apoyo a las víctimas causadas por el terremoto y posterior tsunami que tuvo lugar el pasado 11 de marzo en la costa nororiental japonesa. Con esta jornada, que tuvo como lema "Mil grullas para Japón", se pretendía crear un lugar de encuentro para que la ciudadanía participase y mostrase su solidaridad con el pueblo nipón. Casa Asia moves to the building of the CNMC 2018/10/23 12:14 Àsia a la Mercè 2015/09/10 17:23 We invite you to participate in shows from Asia that will take place in the Festival of Barcelona thanks to the City Council, el Mercat de les Flors, Graner, el Centre Cultural Coreà, la Fundació Japó, la Fundació ASEF, l’Ambaixada de Tailàndia i CaixaForum. Chinese New Year at Barcelona 2015/02/23 17:54 On Saturday 21st of February the parade brought together more than a thousand people from 36 Chinese and Catalan organisation, from Barcelona, and from Santa Coloma, Badalona and Girona, and ended with music and dance performances on a stage located at Arco de Triumfo, end of the parade. Conference “The Philippines and ASEAN: A New Business Opportunity for Foreign Companies in Asia” 2014/10/16 17:44 Bernardo Villegas, Doctor in Economy by Harvard University and Vice President of the University of Asia and the Pacific of Manila (the Philippines), and Jose Maria Cervera, International director at the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, took place, last October 1st, in a business encounter at Casa Asia to analyse business opportunities that ASEAN and specifically the Philippines represent for foreign companies in Asia. Conference at Casa Asia about the business opportunities in Philippines and ASEAN, on October 1st Jose Maria Cervera, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, during the conference Bernardo Villegas thinks that China, India and ASEAN countries will lead the 21st century Bernardo Villegas answers questions during the conference Festival Àsia 2014 2014/09/26 11:09 El Festival Àsia, organitzat per Casa Àsia, ha comptat un any més amb el suport de la Diputació de Barcelona i la col·laboració de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona, la Japan Foundation, el Centre Cultural Coreà, el Centre Cultural Xinès, la Fundació Institut Confuci de Barcelona, les ambaixades de Tailàndia, Indonèsia, Uzbekistan, Iran i les Filipines, Melià Hotels International, Air China, YouMobile, les associacios de les comunitas asiàtiques i dels espais CaixaForum, Francesca Bonnemaison, Ateneu Barcelonès, Conservatori Municipal de Música, Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, Macba i CCCB, entre d’altres. Dibuixos Warli de l'Índia - Contes per llegir, contes per crear. Escola Projecte de Barcelona. 2014/07/14 14:48 El curs 2013-2014, l’Escola de Bambú el Programa d’educació intercultural i inclusiva de Casa Àsia ha desenvolupat un Projecte d’Aprenentatge Servei (APS) pilot amb dues escoles, l’Escola Projecte de Barcelona i l’Escola Mercè Rodoreda de Santa Coloma, amb la voluntat d’oferir-lo a moltes més escoles de tot el territori de Catalunya a partir del setembre 2014. Es tracta de la sessió dedicada als dibuixos warli d l'Índia. Kamishibai del Japó - Contes per llegir, contes per crear. Escola Projecte de Barcelona 2014/07/14 13:23 El curs 2013-2014, l’Escola de Bambú el Programa d’educació intercultural i inclusiva de Casa Àsia ha desenvolupat un Projecte d’Aprenentatge Servei (APS) pilot amb dues escoles, l’Escola Projecte de Barcelona i l’Escola Mercè Rodoreda de Santa Coloma, amb la voluntat d’oferir-lo a moltes més escoles de tot el territori de Catalunya a partir del setembre 2014. Es tracta de la sessió dedicada al Japó. Exhibition “A Japanese Garden: Topographies of Void” 2014/07/04 12:53 Casa Asia presents the exhibition project by the artist Esther Pizarro and curated by Menene Gras Balaguer, consisting of the creation of a Japanese garden, understood as a copy of natural landscape and the construction of a cultural identity. This project brings together the expression of a milennial tradition represented in the figure of a "Japanese Garden" and its validity in the work of architects and landscapists that have adopted as a role their aesthetic ideology, such as Tadao Ando, Isamo Noguchi, Toyo Ito, Kengo Kuma and Shigeru Ban. A Japanese garden, treated as a replication of the natural landscape and as a construction of a cultural identity A walk for the senses and the reflection The expression of an ancient tradition A representation of the world, a microcosm where a lack of scale occurs A sea of salt, which is kept "when the water disappears" A space for meditation in communion with nature Casa Asia joins Bookcrossing owing to the Diada of Sant Jordi 2014/04/23 13:52 On the 23rd of April, Casa Asia’s Media Library invites you to celebrate Sant Jordi and International Book’s Day by making available for every user a great deal of different titles listed in the Bookcrossing initiative. Bookcrossing inside Sant Pau's Inclosure Medialibrary of Casa Asia liberated books for the Bookcrossing on Sant Jordi celebration Copies of Bookcrossing are distributed through the Medialibrary’s new facilities, located in the San Manuel Pavilion. In total, there will be more than thirty books to be picked up and freed all around Casa Asia, Barcelona, and the world. Casa Asia entry in Book day and Sant Jordi's day Bookcrossing in Casa Asia Medialibrary Music in the open access to San Manuel Pavilon for Sant Jordi day and the book day Presentation: “The Philippines and Spain, Development Commitment for the Population affected by Natural Disasters” 2014/03/28 13:53 At this session the results of the agreement "Support to Sustainable Human Development and Struggle against Poverty in Bicol Communities affected by Durian Typhoon and Mindanao Island through the Improvement of the Productive Farming Sector, Strengthening of School Community and Access to Drinking Water" will be presented. This project is financed by the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation for Development (AECID) and carried out between 2008 and 2014. Opening session by Ramón M. Moreno, Director General of Casa Asia; Jordi Puig, Honorary Consul General of the Philippines in Barcelona; and Rafael Rodríguez-Ponga, President of the Foundation Humanism and Democracy (H+D) Assistants at the presentation, minutes before the start Beginning of the presentation Intervention of Ramón M. Moreno, Director General of Casa Asia Jordi Puig, Honorary Consul General of the Philippines in Barcelona Intervention of Rafael Rodríguez-Ponga, President of the Foundation Humanism and Democracy (H+D) Start of the intervention about the experience and Trajectory of H+D in the Philippines Intervention of Maribel Alañón, Director General of H+D Beatriz Herranz, H+D Technician in charge of the Agreement, presents the results of the work carried out by H+D and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in the Philippines since 2008 after Durian Typhoon in Bicol and Mindanao Island Debate Conference: "1986-2014. Spain in Europe" 2014/03/27 13:56 Owing to the elections to the European Parliament next 25th of May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and Casa Asia organise the debate conference "1986-2014. Spain in Europe", which will be held on Tuesday 25th of March at the Administration Pavilion of Sant Pau's Modernist Venue. Debate "1986-2014. Spain in Europe" Participants in the debate Moderator of the debate, Teresa Carreras; President of the Association of European Journalists of Catalonia Participants during the debate Teresa Freixes, Professor of Constitutional Law at University Autonomous of Barcelona and Jean Monnet ad personam Professor Gregorio Garzón Clariana, Professor of Public International Law of University Autonomous of Barcelona and Jean Monnet ad personam Professor of European Union Law Francesc Granell, Professor of International Economic Organization of the Faculty of Economy and Business of University of Barcelona Fernando Guirao, Jean Monnet ad personam Professor of History of the European Integration at University Pompeu Fabra Cloncluding speech of Iñigo Méndez de Vigo, State Secretary for the European Union Intervention of Iñigo Méndez de Vigo, State Secretary for the European Union. Iñigo Méndez de Vigo, State Secretary for the European Union, cloncludes the discussion day The Foreign Minister inaugurates the exhibition "Spain in Europe" and chaired a working lunch with business in Casa Asia 2014/03/13 17:32 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, José Manuel García-Margallo, opens on Thursday March 13 the informative exhibition "Spain in Europe from 1986 to 2014" on the occasion of the forthcoming elections to the European Parliament, and participate in a working lunch with representatives of leading Asian multinational companies based in Barcelona, as well as Spanish interests in Asia. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, José Manuel García- Margallo, entering the headquarters of Casa Asia Speech of Ramon Maria Moreno, CEO of Casa Asia Intervention Ramon Maria Moreno, CEO of Casa Asia Opening address of " Spain in Europe 1986-2014 " exhibition Opening address of " Spain in Europe 1986-2014 " exhibition Statement by Inigo Mendez de Vigo, Secretary of State for the European Union García-Margallo Minister during his speech Attending the opening ceremony personalities, before tarting his visit to the exhibitions Attending the opening ceremony personalities, moments before starting his visit to the exhibition Minister García- Margallo during exposure Ínigo Méndez de Vigo and García-Margallo visiting the exhibition "Spain in Europe 1986-2014" People attending the opening ceremony of " Spain in Europe 1986-2014 ", headed by García-Margallo, visit the exhibition Josep Antoni Duran i Lleida attends to the event García-Margallo and the group of entrepreneurs, posing for the group picture just before starting the working lunch Chinese leaders from turism sector visit Casa Asia 2014/03/07 12:55 Under the Chinese Future Leaders program, the week 23 to 28 June staged a fall agenda between Madrid and Barcelona where participants of the Seventh Edition of this program. They had the opportunity to come into direct contact with the Spanish culture, making them aware of such relevant practical elements of our tourism and gastronomy, design, fashion, architecture and wine tourism. A representation of the Indian Women's Press Corp and Indian economist Tushar Pandey, visiting Casa Asia 2014/03/06 13:43 The delegation of Indian Women's, nonprofit organization with nearly 600 reputable professional print, broadcast and new media Indians, visited the headquarters of Casa Asia. In this meeting with local agencies responsible for tourism promotion, in order to show the potential of Barcelona and Catalonia as a tourist destination for Indian visitors was held. Yotaru Hatamura session at Casa Asia 2014/03/06 13:25 On 29 October, Yotaro Hatamura, president of the Commission of Inquiry into accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant, delivered at the headquarters of Casa Asia a session in which he spoke about the lessons learned from the accident in strategic planning and risk prevention. The event was organized by Casa Asia and the Japan Foundation. The Economic Council of Casa Asia held its annual meeting and setting its roadmap for 2014 2014/03/06 13:17 On Monday 25 November the annual meeting of the Economic Council of Casa Asia was held. This council, which is composed of thirty representatives of the business sector and institutions that foster economic relations between Asia and Spain, aimed to raise the lines of future action in the field of economic programs organized by the institution. Meeting "Bangladesh: prospects and business opportunities" 2014/03/05 13:51 Under the International Classroom program, CEI International Affairs, the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, in collaboration with Casa Asia organized this meeting on the benefits, facilities and investment opportunities in Bangladesh, know the most dynamic professional fields and the most dynamic sectors in the region. Conference "Science, technology and innovation policy in Japan: lessons and good practices" 2014/03/05 13:41 Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the field of science and technology, both for the investment spent on research and the excellence of its centers, universities and companies. In this lecture, Dr. Aizawa, one of the foremost experts on Japanese science and technology policy in your country, explain the main keys to a country to become and remain a scientific and technological power globally. Presentation of the book: "El lugar más feliz del mundo", of David Jiménez 2014/03/05 13:27 David Jimenez comes back to literary reports, which has became his books "Hijos del monzón" in an international success and we moved with his chronicles a world of paradise lost, forgotten wars, heroes and unlikely places marked by the extremes of the human condition, the its lights and shadows. This was the presentation of his book "El lugar más feliz del mundo". Presentation of the book: "Mi viaje al Norte", Lancy Dodem 2014/03/05 12:55 Introducing the work of Lancy Dodem "Mi viaje al Norte" in the Magna room in the Casa de Convalecencia (Modernist Campus Sant Pau, Barcelona). Concert: “Hannaneh (حنانه), a Persian Musical Journey” 2014/03/04 13:31 Casa Asia, together with the Cultural Department of the Embassy of Iran and RBA Foundation, presented a concert of traditional Persian music with the band Hannaneh (حنانه), from Teheran, which took place the 14th of February at the Auditorium of the RBA Foundation. Conference "The current situation in Australia and its future prospects" 2014/03/05 12:27 As part of the "economic diplomacy meetings on Asia", CEI International Affairs, Chamber of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and Casa Asia, jointly organized this conference on the benefits, facilities and opportunities investment in Australia, you will also get to know the professions most dynamic and vibrant sectors of the country. La Caixa-Casa Asia grant 2014/03/03 12:53 Once more year, Casa Asia and the "la Caixa" Foundation call for applications open seven grants for postgraduate studies at universities or higher education institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. For the first time, this program is extended from three to six countries: Australia, South Korea, India, Japan, Singapore and China. Barcelona Coral Asia's concert in Palau de la Generalitat 2014/03/03 12:13 On Tuesday December 17 of 2013, Barcelona Coral Asia, a project of Casa Asia with the city of Barcelona, made a concert for International Migrants Day in the Palau de la Generalitat. Barcelona Coral Asia during the concert at the Palau de la Generalitat Barcelona Coral Asia extents its music in the Palau de la Generalitat Carles Josep Comalada directs the Barcelona Coral Asia Barcelona Coral Asia defines itself as a participating intercultural project encounter through song Members of the Barcelona Coral Asia during the concert in thel Palau de la Generalitat Barcelona Coral Asia is an example of the multicultural diversity and social cohesion in Barcelona's city The group born as aintercultural meeting space for youth from diverse backgrounds through song and music The concert, which included three Asian, China, Philippines, Iran and Catalan songs , gathered a large and enthusiastic audience New Casa Asia Headquarters 2014/02/20 13:01 Since last July of 2013, Casa Asia Headquarters has moved to the premises of its new social headquarters: Sant Manuel Pavilion, located within Sant Pau’s Modernist Venue in Barcelona, Spain. The institution is relocated in this new space where it carry out its activities and programmes and it will leave the Palace Baró de Quadras, where it has been established during the last ten years. Overview of the Historic Site of Sant Pau Opening of the Venue with the President of Generalitat, Artur Mas, and the Vice-President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding, among others First visits to San Manuel Pavilion Casa Asia's Reception in San Manuel Pavilion Administration's pavilion entrance of the historical site of Sant Pau's Hospital New Casa Asia Headquarters' hall Sant Manuel Pavilion, Casa Asia headquarters Entrace to Sant Manuel Pavillion Detail of the sculpture which welcomes at the main entrance of San Manuel Pavilion Sant Pau’s Modernist Venue Common zones of the rooms and Casa Asia's Media Library Casa Asia's Media Library users Detail of one of the windows in Sant Manuel Pavillion Casa Asia conferences' room One of the meeting rooms of the new headquarters Casa Asia Tagore's room Reading room of Casa Asia's Media Library Stone, brick and ceramics are the predominant building materials in San Manuel Pavilion Chinese New Year at Barcelona 2014/02/03 14:10 The Chinese New Year is the most important festivity in China and it is celebrated by more than 1300 million people, together with the China Diaspora, which involves 50 million people all over the world. In Spain, Chinese communities resident in different cities also take part in the celebrations that begin on the 31st of January 2014, when the Year of the Horse or Green Horse begins, which will be 4712. IV Encuentro de Mujeres Asiáticas y Españolas 2013/12/10 17:41 The 4th Meeting of Asian and Spanish Women has been held the 29th of November under the title “Advancing in Equality: Tourism Opportunities in Spain and Southeast Asia” with the purpose to approach opportunities and challenges that an economic sector with special value for Southeast Asia and Spain such as tourism offers women. This meeting will bring together around thirty outstanding experts from international and governmental organisms (European Union, UN Women, Asian Development Bank, etc), NGO, business women and professionals of the tourist sector. New Casa Asia Headquarters 2013/10/08 11:51 Since last July, Casa Asia Headquarters has moved to the premises of its new social headquarters: Sant Manuel Pavilion, located within Sant Pau’s Modernist Venue. Sant Manuel Pavilion Detail of a tower building designed by architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner Detail of the facade of Sant Manuel Pavilion Detail of the entrance to Sant Manuel Pavilion Main Facade of the Sant Manuel Pavilion Prueba galeria sin publicar (eng) 2011/03/18 15:00 Esto es una prueba. (eng) De izquierda a derecha:Francina Vila Valls,Ana Maiques, Surbhi Sharma y Maria Socorro Exhibition: "The Afghan Passage" 2012/11/21 18:24 At this exhibition of eight paintings, we will approach the current situation of Afghan women, without forgetting that there is a silent majority that vindicates their condition. Denied women with no face that, however, can be saved by the hope for a better world while there are conditions in order to be accepted. Exhibition "Citystories and Global Cities" 2012/02/02 17:09 This exhibition brings together works designed by artists, writers, filmmakers and journalists with a speech on the diasporic and multicultural city, the difficult conditions of life of its inhabitants and the rapid changes experienced in the past two decades because of its rapid economic and population growth. Celebration of the Chinese New Year in Barcelona 2012/02/01 10:05 Barcelona held from 27th, 28th and 29th of January the Chinese New Year. Moll de la Fusta was again the scene of important festival for Chinese people. This year the Chinese New Year is dedicated to the Dragon, a highly revered symbol of the Chinese calendar and a synonymous of happiness, vitality and success. This is one of the most important festivals for more than 1,300 million people worldwide. Casa Asia stand New Urban Cultures 2011 - Delhi (India) 2011/12/22 18:30 Casa Asia presented in New Delhi the program "New Urban Cultures" after the successful editions held in Tokyo (2009) and Seoul (2010). This edition, organized jointly with the Ministry of Culture and the collaboration of the Instituto Cervantes, facilitated the meeting of disparate characters trends and strengthened relationships between artists and Indian artists and prestigious Spanish. It was also a showcase to raise awareness in India, food, fashion, video games, sports, music, design and film today are made in Spain. Opening: Oscar Pujol, director Cervantes Institute (Delhi) Dialogue on fashion and design: Ritu Kumar, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Sethi Jivi Dialogue videogames: Vishal Gondal, Ivan F.Lobo and Xavier Carrillo Dialogue on Cinema: Mike Hostench, Kike Maíllo and Raj Kumar Gupta Opening Exhibition: Posters Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Fuel Fandango Concert Performance by Sunny Singh DJ Ale Performance 8th East-West Dialogue: For a New Global Governance Agenda 2011/11/14 17:10 8th East-West Dialogue placed emphasis on the role played by youth, a veritable engine of change in many parts of the world, and women at this moment of change, from a perspective of leadership and political participation and their important role in themes such as the eradication of poverty, conflict resolution and sustainable development. Elena Pisonero y Braemar Mathi, durante la sesión «Gobernanza, economía y globalización» Saló de Cent, Ayuntamiento de Barcelona III Asia Geek: Digital Life and Urban Trends in China, Japan, India and Korea 2011/11/11 12:17 Asia Geek showed the inexhaustible wealth of digital lifestyle trends that recreates some of the major Asian cities like Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul or Bangalore, and explored -by the hand of Asian experts- on technology, trends, culture and digital lifestyle. Public at IED Madrid Sang Hoon Lee, Korean industrial designer Jesus León, blogger Amit Agarwal, Indian blogger Morinosuke Kawaguchi, expert in Japanese subculture Festival Àsia 2011 2011/09/27 12:40 La desena edició del Festival Àsia ha finalitzat amb gran èxit de públic registrant aforament complet en tots els espectacles programats en ple cor de Barcelona: Biblioteca de Catalunya, plaça Reial, MACBA, CCCB, plaça dels Àngels i plaça Joan Coromines. Entre el divendres 16 i el diumenge 25 de setembre el Festival Àsia ha reunit a Barcelona a destacats artistes asiàtics, en el seu compromís por donar a conèixer Àsia en tota la seva varietat de color, so i cultura. Lluitadors mongols Públic al MACBA Grup coreà Sorum Exhibició i pràctica dels lluitadors del Festival Naadam (Mongòlia) Iurta mongola Exhibició del CVN Kalari Shangham (Índia) Point of information about Asia Information about activities Advice on Asia Solidarity Day: "One thousand cranes for Japan, Barcelona" 2011/03/29 13:40 Galería de fotos de la jornada solidaria del sábado 26 de marzo en Barcelona en apoyo a las víctimas causadas por el terremoto y posterior tsunami que tuvo lugar el pasado 11 de marzo en la costa nororiental japonesa. Con esta jornada, que tuvo como lema "Mil grullas para Japón", se pretendía crear un lugar de encuentro para que la ciudadanía participase y mostrase su solidaridad con el pueblo nipón. Presentation of the Study: "Analysis of the Potential of the Ports of the Spanish Mediterranean as China's entrance to Europe" 2011/03/24 11:47 Presentation of the study about the ports of the Mediterranean edited by Casa Asia, in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, given by Jacinto Soler, one of the two authors of the study. Lecture: "My Vision of Western Islam" 2011/03/22 11:23 Owing to the publication of Mi visión del islam occidental (Kairós, 2010), its author, the intellectual Tariq Ramadan, will offers us in this lecture his reflections and opinions regarding Islam in the West, as well as the challenges and opportunities he analyses. Professor Ramadan will approach issues such as women in Islam, the concept of “multiple identities”, the relation between religion and culture, European Islam, immigration, participation and “post-integration”. 8 de marzo, Día Internacional de las Mujeres 2011/03/16 12:46 Galería de fotos de las actividades celebradas el día 8 de marzo con motivo del Día Internacional de las Mujeres, gracias a la Red de Mujeres Asiáticas y Españolas. Las actividades constaron de: "Danza en Libertad", un documental sobre la lucha de un grupo de mujeres «intocables» de la India por su dignidad; "Ellas, filipinas", un segundo documental sobre la vida de las inmigrantes filipinas en Hong-Kong; y "Diálogos sonoros e Interculturalidad", un concierto en el que la música clásica convive con la música anime, interpretado por una violinista y una pianista japonesas. Homenaje a Raimon Panikker 2011/03/15 12:53 Galería de fotos del homenaje al filósofo Raimon Panikker, celebrado el día 24 de febrero en el Saló de Cent del Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, en reconocimiento a su trayectoria y relevancia intelectual. El homenaje, conducido por la periodista Helena García Melero, contó con expertos en su obra y personas cercanas como Xavier Melloni, Jordi Pigem, Amador Vega, Joseph Prabhu y Milena Carrara. El acto incluyó una actuación musical del maestro Jordi Savall y Montserrat Figueras y de los intérpretes de cítara y violín Bhakti Das y Griselda Cos. Asia Geek: "Digital China", by Isaac Mao 2011/02/16 11:57 Isaac Mao is a philosopher of “Sharism”, a social businessman, bloggerun empresari social, blogger, software architect and researcher in social teaching and technology. Currently, he is Director of the Social Brain Foundation (successor of the programme CNBlog co-founded by Mao), manager of the Tor Project, adviser of the Global Voices Online and executive adviser of many Internet, Web 2.0 and new media companies. He is also director of the Shanghai Youth Development Foundation. Manelolle Celebration of the Chinese New Year in Barcelona 2011/02/07 11:55 Barcelona will hold from the 3rd to the 6th of February the Chinese New Year. The Moll de la Fusta will host this important festival for the Chinese people for a few days, where attendants can enjoy their gastronomy, culture and tradition. Casa Asia will present in its stand an activity programme for all the public regarding the Chinese culture and language, in collaboration with the Institut Confuci Foundation of Barcelona. Lecture: "India as a Major Actor in the Emerging Global Order" 2011/02/02 17:37 Owing to the visit to Spain of the teacher Brahma Chellaney, internationally considered one of the main political intellectuals of India, Casa Asia, in collaboration with the Ramón Areces Foundation, organises the first lecture of the India Series which will be devoted to the consolidation of India as an international power. International Conference: "Water and Development in Asia" 2011/01/18 09:48 The conference will aim to become a discussion forum about the management of hydric resources in Asia from a political, economic and social perspective and it will include the participation of internationally famous experts in sustainable urban management, of representatives of multilateral organizations devoted to international cooperation for development and of high representatives of several Asian cities. Ogsen Tapan Dukhovny Exhibition: "Afghanistan" 2010/12/03 10:27 This exhibition project displays the work of photographers that explore a country in a conflict with an uncertain solution for the last thirty years. The authors of the images have stayed in Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sarif, Herat, Jalalabad and Kunduz, among other cities, in search for the unrepeated moment they have captured until it becomes history. The six candidates to the elections of the Parliament of Catalonia at Casa Asia 2010/11/26 12:24 The six candidates of the six political parties with representation at the Parliament of Catalonia who attend the elections of next Sunday, 28th of November, will take place from next Monday 22nd of November to Friday, 26th of November, in the morning programme “Los desayunos de TVE”. Each of the six candidates to the Presidency of the Generalitat of Catalonia will be interviewed from the main studio of TVE in Madrid and connected to Casa Asia Headquarters in Barcelona. The space where the set for interviews has been installed is the viewing point where Casa Asia's Record Library is, with a view to Avenida Diagonal and the Palau de les Punxes. 7th East-West Dialogue 2010/11/25 11:37 Within the framework of the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Conference and the 10th anniversary of UN Resolution 1325, Casa Asia in its firm commitment to gender equality, empowerment of women, the Millenium Development Goals and Peace, focuses the 7th East-West Dialogue on Gender Equality and Development. Casa Asia Award 2010 2010/11/08 12:16 Casa Asia Award 2010, on its seventh edition, was given ex aequo to the International Project Dunhuang (China) and to the Philippine Senator Edgardo J. Angara. The jury decided to award, on the one hand, the project Dunhuang for its task of recovery, preservation and display of information and images of the manuscripts, paintings and fabrics found in the Chinese city Dunhuang and the Silk Route, by means of Internet and of the promotion of educational programmes and research. On the other hand, the jury also awarded the Philippine Senator Angara, for his committment with the strengthening of the relations between Spain and the Philippines. Lecture: "History and Treasures of the Silk Route" 2010/11/05 13:38 Susan Whitfield is the director of a very ambitious project: The International Project of Dunhuang (PID, http://idp.bl.uk ), which aims at placing the images and information found in the caves of Mogao, in Dunhuang (People's Republic of China), at everyone's disposal, which is one of the key summons in order to understand the history of the ancient Silk Route. Susan Whitfield, director of the International Project of Dunhuang Honor Book Signature China-Iberoamerica Dialogue: Partners in a New World Order? Gurcharan Das, an Indian author and consultant Fan Gang, Director of the National Economic Research Institute and President of the China Reform Foundation Wang Jinzhen, vice president of CCPIT Board of REDEALAP in Casa de América Presentation "Global Latinas. Latin America's emerging multinationals" Pankaj Ghemawat, IESE professor Seminar: "New World Scenario and New Stars: Brazil, China, India and Mexico" Event "China and India in Iberoamerica: Economic Complementarity?" Enrique Iglesias, Iberoamerican Secretary General GovernAsia Annual Conference 2010: Water and development in Asia Asian Communities 2010/10/15 12:55 In front of the increase of Asian immigration and the growing diversity in society, Casa Asia has created a new line of work about Asian communities resident in Spain. Among other programmes, Casa Asia offers a virtual space to make the reality of Asian immigration in Spain known and to promote the encounter, dialogue, exchange of information and intercultural debate in society with Asian communities resident in Spain. Comunidad bengali Ciu_Jian_rockero_chino East-West Dialogue 2010/10/14 18:46 Since 2004, the East-West Dialogue annually brings together a group of policy makers, including former heads of state and government, pre-eminent scholars, representatives of key non-governmental organizations and of civil society from the East and the West working together for a common cause, to examine today's most pressing global, regional and local challenges, exchange best practices and engage themselves to support action-oriented policies. Ratna Osman and Zainah Anwar, Sisters in Islam International Dunhuang Project and Philippine Senator Edgardo Angara, Casa Asia Award winners 2010 Peter Sculthorpe, australian composer Rosa M. Calaf, journalist Rashida Bee, Chingari Trust NGO Ahmed Rashid, Pakistani journalist and writer Miguel F. Rovira, journalist Asiatic dance Searcher of Podcasts Searcher of Podcasts: Year 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 El mundo desde las Casas - 'Fukushima Mon Amour', de Pablo M. Díez Casa Asia hosted the presentation of the novel "Fukushima Mon Amour. Chronicle of a trip to the end of the world" (Kalias). We chat with its author, Pablo M. Díez, correspondent of the newspaper ABC in Asia, about his work and about the current situation of the area affected by the tsunami and subsequent nuclear alarm on the Japanese coast in 2011. El mundo desde las casas - Asia Innova project arrives in Madrid and Valencia On November 20th, 21st and 22nd, Casa Asia has managed to bring together the most important Smart Cities in Asia through the Asia Innova project, related to cooperation and technological innovation. Madrid and Valencia can provide new solutions. We speak with Guillermo Martínez Taberner, head of the Department of Economy and Business of Casa Asia. El mundo desde las Casas - What China will emerge after the XIX Congress of the Communist Party? Casa Asia addresses the XIX Congress of the Communist Party, an important appointment for the political life and the State that is celebrated every five years. How does Xi Jinping face his leadership? Mario Esteban gives us the keys, Senior Analyst of the Elcano Royal Institute. El Mundo desde las Casas - Tertulia literaria guiada en la Mediateca The Casa Asia Mediatheque, a multimedia information center on Asia-Pacific with library, video library, and sound library, focuses on Chinese literature with a series of literary literary gatherings, in which works such as The Four Books by Yan Lianke are analyzed. , Changes, Nobel Literature Mo Yan and ¡Vivir !, Yu Hua. For September, they have a new circuit. Oihana Montilla, the director of Casa Asia's Meditaeca, tells us about it. 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__label__wiki	0.895289	0.895289	The Internet Wants Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph to Host Every Award Show Aramide Tinubu If we’re honest, the 90th Academy Awards were a lot of things, but they weren’t exactly iconic. After the major snafu that mangled the announcement of Moonlight as the Best Picture of the Year last year, and a huge change in Hollywood with the Time’s Up and Me Too movements, the Oscars seems subdued this year. However, there was a bit of a spark about halfway through the ceremony when Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph took to the stage to present the awards for the Best Live Action short film and the Best Documentary Short film. What ensued between the two women was comedic gold. The pair walked out holding their shoes, danced, joked, and basically made the internet decide that they needed to be the hosts of the 2019 Oscars — and every single award show between now and then. Standing for women (literally) Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph kicked off their shoes — literally. \| Kevin Winter/Getty Images It might not seem significant that these two megastars strolled on the Oscars stage in UGG slippers carrying their heels, but considering what women are expected to go through in the name of beauty for Hollywood events, this mini-protest was just what we needed. Also, Haddish appeared wearing a repeat dress, something that is nearly unheard of in the entertainment industry. The Girls Trip star has already rocked the $4,000 Alexander McQueen gown at the Girls Trip premiere and for her Saturday Night Live hosting stint. During her SNL monologue, Haddish explained, “I feel like I should be able to wear what I want, when I want, as many times as I want, as long as I Febreze it.” Next: A timeless act Giving Maya Rudolph her due Maya Rudolph is seriously underrated. \| Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner Hollywood doesn’t deserve Maya Rudolph. The comedian has given us numerous years on SNL, her hilarious role in Bridesmaids, and most recently her work on The Good Place and Netflix’s Big Mouth — and yet, she’s still severely underused. As The Huffington Post explained, the veteran comedian’s appearance with newcomer Haddish was significant for more than one reason. They reported, It’s noteworthy that two black women got to share space as equals and deliver some of the biggest laughs of the night. It’s even more noteworthy that, in seeing them together, we saw a striking testimony to two notions that are evidently still viewed in some circles as novel ideas: that two funny women can exist at the same time and that blackness is not a monolith. Next: A sensational bond These two had great chemistry. \| Kevin Winter/Getty Images For anyone who knows comedy, they know it’s no easy feat. And yet, in the few minutes that Haddish and Rudolph were on the stage, they had the perfect chemistry. Not only did their jokes hit, they also brought up #OscarsSoWhite and mimicked white men with clipboards and headsets. After livening up an otherwise dull evening, folks were immediately calling for the duo to host the Oscars next year. New York Times TV Critic James Poniewozik tweeted, “Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph, your next Oscar hosts.” Next: Keeping it fresh A true lesson in diversity Tiffany Haddish would make a fantastic awards show co-host. \| Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET Hollywood loves to use diversity as a buzzword. But when it comes time to make things more diverse in front of and behind the camera, the industry continues to struggle. Folks were thrilled when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the Golden Globes. Since then though, the major award show hosts have typically been white and male. Bringing Haddish and Rudolph to host either the Globes or the Oscars next year (or both!) would mean the industry is actually putting actions behind its words. Next: Reboots and whatnot The next Thelma and Louise We’d love to see these two in more projects together. \| Kevin Winter/Getty Images If we don’t get Rudolph and Haddish back on stage at an award show, we at least need to see them on a television show or in a film together. Writer Louis Virtel tweeted, “Maya Rudolph and Tiffany Haddish appeared, and I immediately screamed ‘Thelma and Louise reboot’ at a stranger.” According to their respective IMDB pages, Haddish and Rudolph have a ton of forthcoming projects coming down the pipeline. But we’re sure they can squeeze in one more film. Honestly, we’d love to see them in something fresh and original — the reboots are getting old. Next: Pushing the underrepresented to the forefront Celebrating black women Having these two as co-hosts could mark the start of an important shift. \| Matt Sayles/A.M.P.A.S via Getty Images While women are still significantly underrepresented in the entertainment industry, the numbers for black women are even worse. Asking Haddish and Ruldoph to host a major award show would be a significant shift in the status quo — one that has been slowly breaking and cracking since the Weinstein accusations went public in fall 2017. The Huffington Post reports, Together, however briefly, Haddish and Rudolph represent a kind of comedy ideal: a world in which black women of vastly different backgrounds and perspectives can be funny without code-switching, without recalibrating their blackness for the benefit of white folk. And that’s why the bit worked. Though the two are wildly different, they share an understanding, a knowing as black women that only black women get ― it can be communicated with something as simple as a look or a head nod. Next: An upcoming hosting gig Setting things in motion She’s about to become a very popular host. Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images It looks like MTV already knew they had the perfect host in Haddish, because in February 2018, The Last O.G. star announced she would be hosting the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards. She took to Instagram to let everyone know that the show is going to be off the chain. Obviously, Rudolph will need to make several appearances on stage as well. Follow Aramide on Twitter @midnightrami. Check out The Cheat Sheet on Facebook!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369961
__label__wiki	0.930033	0.930033	Login Register Cookies 2019 salary survey results IT leadership & CW500 IT efficiency Operations & support Charity IT Business services IT Financial services IT Government & public sector IT Leisure & hospitality IT Media & entertainment IT Retail IT SME IT Telecoms & internet Transport & travel IT Utilities IT IT suppliers Datacentre View All Clustering for high availability and HPC Datacentre backup power and power distribution Datacentre capacity planning Datacentre cooling infrastructure Disaster recovery/security Performance, monitoring and optimisation Server and Operating Systems Desktop virtualisation platforms Enterprise software View All Financial applications IT in Europe and Middle East View All IT in Benelux IT in Germany IT in Italy IT in Poland IT in Russia IT in Spain IT in the Middle East IT in Turkey IT in France IT in the Nordics Information Management View All Quality/governance MDM/Integration IT in Asia-Pacific View All IT in ASEAN IT in Australia & New Zealand Internet View All Internet infrastructure IT skills View All Diversity in IT Hardware View All Chips & processors IT security View All Secure Coding and Application Programming Data Breach Incident Management and Recovery Endpoint and NAC Protection Compliance Regulation and Standard Requirements Security policy and user awareness IT services View All Mobile View All Mobile networking Datacentre networking Network monitoring and analysis Network routing and switching Network security strategy Telecoms networks and broadband communications WAN performance and optimisation Storage View All Compliance and storage Flash and SSDs Hyper-convergence Virtualisation and storage IT in Europe and Middle East IT in Asia-Pacific E-voting: The people's choice E-voting pilots have shown that SMS and e-voting are popular with electors, so how soon can we expect to see these alternatives... Sally Flood E-voting pilots have shown that SMS and e-voting are popular with electors, so how soon can we expect to see these alternatives to traditional ballots being widely used? Sally Flood reports Nearly 50% of first-time voters have voted for a Big Brother contestant, but only 40% plan to cast a vote in next month's general election, according to political research firm YouGov. This lack of engagement is certainly not down to a lack of interest: YouGov found that 70% of young people are "very interested" in issues such as taxes, the environment and healthcare. So why can't young voters be persuaded to take part in public elections? The government hopes that electronic voting could be the answer. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has outlined its vision of a modern e-voting framework that would include an online electoral register, online registration and application for postal votes, online and text voting options, and electronic collation of votes and results. This type of voting system has worked successfully outside the UK, with millions of Indian citizens using e-voting in the country's most recent national election. In the UK, legislation currently prevents electronic voting in general elections, but the technology has been well tested in 17 pilot projects during local and European elections. These trials were funded by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, which is also investing £12m into Core (co-ordinated online register of electors), a project that aims to modernise electoral rolls - a crucial step in enabling national e-voting systems. The biggest e-voting trial conducted so far in the UK was in Sheffield, where 174,000 citizens were given the opportunity to vote using the internet, kiosks and mobile phones. Voters in the city were given the choice of voting using a traditional ballot paper, a mobile phone text message, a touch-tone telephone, a website or a touch-screen internet kiosk at a polling station. Technically, the trial was a success, with the systems all performing well during the elections, says Ken Bellamy, Sheffield's head of e-government and ICT. The biggest system problem during the day was a period when kiosks were not accepting votes, but it turned out that someone had forgotten to connect the phone lines to the back of the terminals. "Fortunately, it did not prevent anyone from voting, but it did not do a lot for people's confidence in the system," says Bellamy. Sheffield's voters were also enthusiastic about the new voting systems, with 40% of voters choosing to use an electronic voting channel, says Mark Webster, director of legal and administrative services at the council. Since the trial, the council has been bombarded with requests to reinstate e-voting in subsequent elections, Webster says, "People keep asking why did we stop this? It is difficult giving something to the public that is so well received, and then taking it away again." However, the Sheffield trial did reveal some potential problems with e-voting. The biggest problem was cost. Offering voters access to secure and robust electronic voting channels more than doubled the cost of running the election, to £55 per voter, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research. The upfront cost of e-voting is prohibitive to many small and medium-sized councils, says Martin O'Loughlan, deputy returning officer at Chorley Borough Council. "The terminals are not very expensive, but you need to consider your network capacity, your security systems, administering the system on the day and then collating the results. For us, e-voting would only make sense if we were funded by central government." If the sums do not add up, then the government will not proceed with electronic voting for the sake of it, says Tom Hawthorn, electoral modernisation manager at the Electoral Commission. However, the commission believes the current voting system can be improved. "I think that e-voting is about helping people who cannot get to polling stations to vote, and that is a laudable aim worth investing in," he says. Hawthorn points out that many people struggle to vote using conventional postal or ballot papers, or cannot get to polling stations. In Sheffield, for example, several polling stations are based in buildings that do not comply with the Disability Discrimination Act. Modernising these buildings and providing access for citizens with disabilities is too expensive for the council to consider at this point, says Bellamy. "With e-voting we could consolidate polling stations and create super polling stations in those buildings that do comply," he says. "That would be an enormous saving, not even taking into account the cost of running those stations on election day." The cost of e-voting is likely to fall as roll-outs become larger, says O'Loughlan. For example, when Chorley Borough Council deployed an e-voting system in 2003, the system for 100,000 citizens could easily have supported millions of additional users. "We could have taken votes from the whole of the North West for no additional cost," says O'Loughlan. In addition to the costs involved, some observers question whether e-voting increases voter turnout or engagement. "The results in that respect have been mixed," says Tim Storer, a researcher in St Andrews University's computer science department. Storer has studied internet voting systems globally and found that offering e-voting often only increases turnout by a couple of percentage points. In fact, Sheffield City Council saw turnout fall slightly when it offered e-voting, and turnout for Chorley Borough Council increased only marginally. To a certain extent, Bellamy believes levels of turnout are not linked to voting technology, but to social issues. "Engagement is to some extent a job for politicians. We are just offering a choice," he says. "But I do think that making voting more immediate and convenient helps people to see clearly that their vote is directly linked to the services they receive from the council." At Chorley, despite a low turnout and only 8% take-up of e-voting channels. O'Loughlan is optimistic. "We did actually see turnout increase among young voters under 35," he says. O'Loughlan attributes this success to the council's unusual marketing campaign in the run-up the election. Together with adverts on youth radio stations and on local buses, the council printed beer mats with details of how to vote by text message. "We put them in the local pubs, because we thought that is where young people spend a lot of their free time," he says. The key to successful e-voting lies in creating awareness of options among voters, and increasing engagement generally, Storer says. "I certainly do not think that the technology or the security are significant barriers. Today's e-voting systems, particularly where you are using terminals in a secure location, are at least as safe as existing voting methods," he says. For example, voters in Sheffield were issued with a smartcard and password that they could use to vote electronically or at a conventional polling station. In Chorley, voters were sent a password and Pin along with their regular paper voting card. "We did not get a single comment back about security concerns," says O'Loughlan. Both e-voting systems used gateways and terminals linked into secure back-end websites that were protected from hackers using international security standards. In addition, votes were encrypted while in transit to prevent them being intercepted and altered. The Sheffield system even issued users with a receipt number that could be used to provide a complete audit trail. "We worked with all the political parties and ran dummy votes so they could see how it was possible to use that number to see that the vote actually had gone to the intended recipient," says Bellamy. Despite the confidence that local government has in e-voting technology, central government is unlikely to roll out e-voting nationally much before 2010. The Electoral Commission wants e-voting technology to be proven before it will give the green light to an electronic general election, but proving the technology is difficult without a large-scale trial, says Storer. "It is a bit of a vicious circle," he says. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister says there will be no large-scale e-voting projects until "issues of secrecy, security and technological penetration have been addressed". Although it is still committed to an e-enabled general election "sometime after 2006" it will not commit to any firm dates. However, the Electoral Commission believes that the problems are not insurmountable. "The results from the trials showed that the technology delivered," says Hawthorn. "But issues around the scalability and affordability of the technology have to be addressed. We are not sure that e-voting clearly offers value for money and we have a range of tried and tested procedures today that do work." The real challenge for the coming years will be for politicians to address the underlying reasons for low electoral turnouts, says Hawthorn. "People do not vote because they do not feel engaged, they do not believe their vote counts, it is not a close election - all kinds of reasons. That will not be affected by e-voting. We can only provide people with the means to vote, it is up to the politicians to persuade them that it is worthwhile." E-voting trials: the results are in The two largest e-voting projects in the UK were conducted in Sheffield and Swindon in 2003. In Swindon, internet voting was offered to all citizens and turnout increased by 15% Ð the same number of people who used the internet to cast their votes. In Sheffield, voters were offered the choice of traditional, internet, SMS and kiosk voting, along with touch-tone telephone voting and smartcards. The net increase in turnout was 5.2%. Voters have broadly welcomed e-voting. In Swindon, 92% of voters said they would use e-voting in a general election if it was available. In Sheffield, 34% said that e-voting made them more likely to vote in an election. 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__label__cc	0.527766	0.472234	Rhythms from the Founding Fathers 09/17/2019 - & September 23, 26, 28*, 2019 Benjamin Yarmolinsky: The Constitution: A Secular Oratorio Liz Lang, Michelle Trovato (Sopranos), Linda Collazo (Mezzo-soprano), Andrew Egbuchiem (Counter-tenor), Byron Singleton (Tenor), Roland Burks, Blake Burroughs (Bass-baritones) Matthew Lobaugh (Piano), The Vertical Player Repertory Chorus, Peter Szep (Conductor) Karni Dorell (Scenic design), Christopher Denver (Stage manager), Steve Witting (Director of productions), Judith Barnes, James Rutherford (Co-directors-Stage Directors), Vertical Player Repertory (Producers) P. Szep, VPR Chorus and soloists (© Christine Walker) “Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and deem them like the ark of the covenant, too sacred to be touched. They ascribe to the men of the preceding age a wisdom more than human.” Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) To be candid, everything about The Constitution: A Secular Oratorio was wrong. To be equally candid, the entire piece was more stunning than I could have ever imagined. The idea of composer Benjamin Yarmolinsky was to set the entire Constitution of the United States (including the signers and most of the Bill of Rights) to choral and solo music. Who in his/her right mind could set to music “No law varying the compensation for the services of the Senators... .etc” to a good tune. Second, why on earth should one set to music a piece of parchment written two-and-a-half centuries ago which venerates slavery, male genders, property rights? Granted, one might as well blame Geographer Ptolemy for thinking the Earth was flat, but he is forgiven. So one must reluctantly approve of our National Anachronism. Finally, Mr. Yarmolinsky–who has composed music to other national documents–never made an attempt to bring it into the musical 21st Century? Nationalism has nothing to do with it. Even Stravinsky set the National Anthem with a few dissonance (and almost landed in Boston prison) Yet this oratorio was composed with harmonies which would have pleased that good old Handelian, Ben Franklin, while Jefferson might have allowed his cello for a basso continuo to the lively piano of Matthew Lobaugh. Still, on the surface, we had a group of singers–wonderful singers with even eloquent soloists–who sung diatonic music resembling those abominable short-sleeved Christian singers in front of the American flag in the paranoid 1950’s. Or the Mormon Tabernacle Choir resounds with their tonic-dominant cadences today. So what happened here? Before entering the tiny theater, one passes through crowds of people under the signs “We” and “The” and “People.” Cute. But those doors remained open for the whole performance, so those on the outside could hear the choirs. Not cute, but quite stunning and confident were Mr. Yarmolinsky’s settings themselves. After listening for a few minutes, one realizes this is not Randall Thomson jingoism, nor is it satire. Rather, it has the rhythm, the love of words which Virgil Thomson gave to Gertrude Stein. Granted, that was more solo than choral, yet one still had the feeling that Thomson avoided literal meanings to give it punch and vibration. So we had a choral opening (repeated at the end) of the Preamble, followed by brilliant rhythmic lines to all those boring sections which were created by Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and the others from the Age of Enlightenment. Very little in the Constitution itself was ideologically composed. (Though the audience applauded after Article I, Section 3,6-6–the Articles of Impeachment). And yes, when a solo was given for the “Slavery Allowed” Article, the chorus and soloists turned their backs. Otherwise, this was tuneful, perhaps old-fashioned but always terrific music which could have been enjoyed for the past two centuries. One felt the Handel oratorio joy throughout, though a bit of Bach plagiarism was allowed when singing of High Crimes and Misdemeanors. T. Jefferson/B. Yarmolinsky The second half, the Bill of Rights, needed no apologies for bias. The Prohibition Amendment was doleful–and the repeal was delighted with dancing and near drunken merriment. After the clauses repealing slavery, the choir departed, and bass-baritone Roland Burks orated part of a speech by Frederick Douglass which was one of the most powerful I’ve ever heard. Conductor Peter Szep took those long-dead lines from the Constitution and gave them both elation and ebullience. His 14-voiced choir with the nine soloists have sung it for several months now (this, alas, was the final performance,) and were on pitch, on tone. Most of all, in the tiny area where they sung and pranced between the rows of audience, they were not afraid to communicate with the audience. Eyes, smiles, waves seemed to say that “We the People” included even us. The soloists were simply grand. Both sopranos happily went through their paces, while mezzo Linda Collazo has one of the most natural and lyrical voices I’ve heard in a long time. (She was equally dramatic, but could she summon up the passion of a Carmen?) All the others listed above, either in chorus, solo or ensemble (far too many numbers of enumerate), had the right idea. And that apprehension–despite my skepticism after a lifetime studying Mencken and Zinn and despite the present political situation–that Mr. Yarmolinsky might have been flogging a dead horse was laid to rest. Yes, it was the Constitution of the United States, but the composer’s obvious enjoyment in the composition, the brilliance in setting moribund texts to mirthful music, was a singular experience, not so much an homage to national rules as an appreciation of musical life, liberty and the pursuit of our happiness. Harry Rolnick	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369964
__label__wiki	0.746877	0.746877	Foggy in the evening. Home » ABC Business » Huawei calls FCC’s order ‘unlawful,’ takes new legal action Huawei calls FCC’s order ‘unlawful,’ takes new legal action Dafinchi/iStock Posted on December 5, 2019 by ABC News (NEW YORK) — Chinese tech giant Huawei is not backing down from an ongoing battle with U.S. regulators by taking new legal action on Thursday against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over an order it calls “unlawful.”Huawei filed a court petition to overturn an FCC order from November that bans wireless carriers in rural America from purchasing Huawei equipment through a government subsidy fund known as the Universal Service Fund (USF). The FCC has previously argued the order was imposed because Huawei poses a potential national security threat.Huawei fought back, saying in a new statement that the FCC’s order is “unlawful on the grounds that it fails to offer Huawei required due process protections in labelling Huawei as a national security threat.””Banning a company like Huawei, just because we started in China — this does not solve cyber security challenges,” Song Liuping, Huawei’s chief legal officer said at a news conference.”Huawei also submitted 21 rounds of detailed comments, explaining how the order will harm people and businesses in remote areas,” he added. “The FCC ignored them all.”Liuping accused the FCC of shutting down “joint efforts to connect rural communities in the U.S.”Glen Nager, an attorney for Huawei, added that the FCC has “has no national security expertise,” and it is not in their authority to label Huawei as a threat.”The designation is simply shameful prejudgment of the worst kind,” said Nager at the news conference.The FCC did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment Thursday.Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, wrote in an October blog post announcing the order to block USF funds from being used to purchase Huawei equipment that “we simply can’t take a risk” when it comes to national security.”I’m circulating an order that would prohibit the use of Universal Service Fund dollars to purchase equipment or services from any company — like Huawei — that poses a national security threat,” Pai said. “Going forward, we simply can’t take a risk when it comes to our networks and hope for the best.”In November, after the order was adopted, Pai said the agency took these actions based on “longstanding concerns from the executive and legislative branches about the national security threats posed by certain foreign communications equipment manufacturers,” he said in a statement.Pai added that Huawei has “close ties to China’s Communist government and military apparatus” and is “subject to Chinese laws broadly obligating them to cooperate with any request from the country’s intelligence services and to keep those requests secret.””Moreover, we know that hidden ‘backdoors’ to our networks in routers, switches, and other network equipment can allow a hostile adversary to inject viruses and other malware, steal Americans’ private data, spy on U.S. companies, and more,” Pai wrote. Copyright © 2019, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. DNC outlines qualifying criteria for ABC News debate, adds new delegate threshold Jurors selected for Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial 3 US airports will screen passengers from Chinese city for new virus New software issues could delay return of Boeing’s 737 Max Ken Starr, Robert Ray and Alan Dershowitz joining Trump impeachment trial legal team Clearfield VFW Sunday breakfast Now - Sun, Jan 19 at 11:00am The Clearfield VFW Sun, Jan 19 at 11:00am	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369966
__label__wiki	0.528236	0.528236	Difference between revisions of "Chemical compound" HelpJazz (Talk \| contribs) m (→‎Ionic Compound: clean up -- there is some confusion over ion vs. atom; additionally, there are non-crystalline ionic solids, and non-ionic crystalline solids) m (→‎Molecular Compound: clean up) === Molecular Compound === In contrast, the basic unit of a ''molecular compound'' is the ''molecule''--an object containing two or more [[atoms]] joined together by [[covalent bond\|covalent bonds]]. ''A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound that retains the unique defining properties of that compound.'' A molecule never dissociates when it dissolves--or if it does, it might be transformed into a [[polyatomic ion]] by giving up an atom of [[hydrogen]]. (The weak organic [[acid\|acids]] commonly behave this way.) A ''molecular compound'' is a compound which is composed of atoms joined by [[covalent bond]]s. In contrast to the formula unit of ionic crystals, the basic unit of a molecular compound is the ''molecule''. A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound that retains the unique defining properties of that compound. Molecules may be either ''polar'' or ''nonpolar''. Polar molecules have an unequal distribution of electric charge among their atoms, giving them distinct positive and negative "sides." (The charge on either "side" of a polar molecule is almost never equal to the full charge on, say, a single [[proton]] or [[electron]]. If it were, then the particle would be an ion.) Nonpolar molecules distribute their electrons evenly and thus have ''no'' partial positive or partial negative charge on any aspect of them. Molecules may be either ''polar'' or ''nonpolar''. Polar molecules have an unequal distribution of electric charge among their atoms, giving them distinct positive and negative regions. The charge in any region of a polar molecule is almost never equal to the full charge on, say, a single [[proton]] or [[electron]]. If it were, then the particle would be an ion. Nonpolar molecules distribute their electrons evenly and thus have no partial positive or partial negative charge on any aspect of them. In general, polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents, and nonpolar solutes dissolve in nonpolar solvents. Ionic compounds (see above) typically dissolve only in polar solvents. Molecular compounds are also either ''organic'' or ''inorganic''. [[Organic compound\|Organic compounds]] contain carbon; inorganic compounds do not. Polyatomic ions may also be organic or inorganic--though an organic polyatomic ion is usually a dissociated weak organic acid of the form R-COOH, where R is the rest, or ''residue'', of the molecule. Molecular compounds are also either ''organic'' or ''inorganic''. [[Organic compound\|Organic compounds]] contain carbon; inorganic compounds do not. Polyatomic ions may also be organic or inorganic -- though an organic polyatomic ion is usually a dissociated weak organic acid of the form R-COOH, where R is the rest, or ''residue'', of the molecule. == Descriptors of Compounds == A chemical compound is any substance that consists of two or more chemical elements always associated with one another in the same proportion, and that has certain properties deriving from that association that define and distinguish it from other substances.[1] A compound is one example of a pure substance. (The other is a chemical element.) 1 Types of Compounds 1.1 Ionic Compound 1.2 Molecular Compound 2 Descriptors of Compounds 2.1 Chemical Formula 2.1.1 Simple formula 2.1.2 Graphic formula 2.1.3 Structural formula 2.1.4 SMILES 2.2 Formula Mass Types of Compounds Two types of chemical compounds are known to chemistry. They are molecular compounds and ionic compounds. Ionic Compound An ionic compound is any substance consisting of two or more ionically-bonded atoms. Table salt (sodium chloride) is a good example of an ionic compound. As a pure solid, salt consists of sodium and chloride atoms tightly associated in a crystal lattice. When salt dissolves, these atoms dissociate and become sodium ions and chloride ions, distributed throughout the solvent. No such thing as "a molecule of salt" can ever be said to exist (since salt is a crystal), however one NaCl unit is referred to as a formula unit. Ionic compounds typically dissolve only in polar solvents (see below). Molecular Compound A molecular compound is a compound which is composed of atoms joined by covalent bonds. In contrast to the formula unit of ionic crystals, the basic unit of a molecular compound is the molecule. A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound that retains the unique defining properties of that compound. Molecules may be either polar or nonpolar. Polar molecules have an unequal distribution of electric charge among their atoms, giving them distinct positive and negative regions. The charge in any region of a polar molecule is almost never equal to the full charge on, say, a single proton or electron. If it were, then the particle would be an ion. Nonpolar molecules distribute their electrons evenly and thus have no partial positive or partial negative charge on any aspect of them. Molecular compounds are also either organic or inorganic. Organic compounds contain carbon; inorganic compounds do not. Polyatomic ions may also be organic or inorganic -- though an organic polyatomic ion is usually a dissociated weak organic acid of the form R-COOH, where R is the rest, or residue, of the molecule. Descriptors of Compounds Main Article: Chemical formula The chemical formula of any compound (ionic or molecular) is either a list of the chemical symbols of its constituent elements, with subscripts to describe their ratio, or else a slightly more complex listing or even a drawing intended to describe not merely the ratio of the constituent elements but also their arrangement. A chemical compound might have as many as three types of formulas. Simple formula The simple formula simply lists the elements in symbolic form, with subscripts to describe their ratio. For example, water consists of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. Its simple formula is, therefore, H2O, that of the basic solute of common household vinegar (acetic acid) is C2H4O2 (This is often written as CH3COOH to better reflect its structure), and that of common salt is NaCl. One usually describes an ionic compound only by a simple formula, though exceptions do exist. Graphic formula The graphic formula is a one-line list of the elements intended to show the physical orientation of the constituent atoms to one another. For example, the graphic formula of water is HOH. From this rendering, one can readily see that the water molecule has an atom of hydrogen to either side of an atom of oxygen. (This is a slight oversimplification.) The graphic formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH, and from this formula one can picture the acetic acid molecule as consisting of one atom of carbon, with three atoms of hydrogen bound to it, and also bound to another atom of carbon that in turn has two atoms of oxygen bound to it, one of which has an atom of hydrogen bound on its other side. The structural formula is an often elaborate two-dimensional drawing showing the relationship of the various atoms to one another. The structural formula for water would be H-O-H if one habitually used a structural formula to describe water. The most elaborate type of structural formula would mention each and every atom in the molecule, including hydrogen. But commonly used structural formulas for organic compounds typically leave off any hydrogen atoms bound to carbon (and assume that hydrogen atoms are bound to any vacant positions on any carbon atoms), and represent the carbon atoms as corners in an angular drawing of the backbone of the molecule. Thus a simplified structural formula for acetic acid might look like the one at left. Here one assumes that a carbon atom resides at the end of the backbone and at the center, with three hydrogen atoms occupying the vacant spaces on the carbon atom at the end. Organic compounds have graphic and structural formulas; such formulas are usually unnecessary to the description of inorganic compounds. Main Article: SMILES The simplified molecular input line entry specification is a one-line specification of a structural formula that does not require any special data types or drawings. For details, see the linked main article. The SMILES for carbon dioxide is O=C=O, and that for acetic acid is CC(=O)O. The SMILES for sodium chloride is [Na+].[Cl-], a form that emphasizes the character of this compound as a crystal or other pairing of disconnected ions. Formula Mass The formula mass of any compound (ionic or molecular) is equal to the sum of the atomic masses of its constituent elements. If the compound is molecular, then the terms molecular mass or molar mass may properly describe this quantity. ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998 Retrieved from "https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Chemical_compound&oldid=312554"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369967
__label__wiki	0.647002	0.647002	University of Florida team named Accenture’s US Innovation Challenge Winner 25 April 2019 Consulting.us A team from the University of Florida (UF) has been named the winner of leading management and IT consultancy Accenture’s US Innovation Challenge. The challenge, which was launched in 2012, offers American college students the opportunity to help a nonprofit organization achieve a priority goal. Accenture organizes two such competitions per year – one for undergraduates and one for graduates. Competition winners assist in carrying out their proposal with the nonprofit organization and an Accenture consulting team. The UF team – this year’s undergraduate winner – was selected in March after several rounds of competition. The team’s proposal was aimed at assisting Feeding America, the US’ largest domestic hunger-relief organization. It “called for integration of an existing online app to better connect food donors with nonprofit relief organizations, extend the distribution network, and add new campus ‘ambassadors’ to help raise awareness for addressing food insecurity in and around college communities,” according to a press release. More than 1,100 applicants on 59 teams from 50 universities participated in the competition. “Innovation is fundamentally about making things better and doing so boldly,” Marty Rodgers, managing director of Accenture’s nonprofit practice, said. “In a nation where one in six kids is uncertain of their next meal and up to one in five college students face some degree of food insecurity, we can do better. The Accenture Innovation Challenge asked students to be bold in tackling food insecurity in college communities – and they did not disappoint.” Feeding America has a network of 200 food banks. It aims to reduce food waste by redirecting uneaten or unused food to people in need. “The passion and ideas the students presented demonstrated this generation’s commitment to engage in community service,” Blake Thompson, Feeding America’s chief supply chain officer, said. “It’s encouraging to see as we lean in more to explore innovative ideas that help drive our vision of a hunger-free America forward in the coming years.” Accenture is no stranger to corporate social responsibility-related ventures. In June 2018, the firm announced that it would spend $200 million on digital training for disadvantaged youths. The initiative, known as “Skills to Succeed,” is a free virtual school that trains young people in digital skills that will help them acquire jobs in the future economy. The initiative was launched in the UK in 2013. It also operates in Ireland, Australia, and South Africa. Related: Accenture Interactive acquires ad agency Droga5 Alvarez & Marsal picks up $3.5 million for Oregon foster care system overhaul A.T. Kearney rebrands to ‘Kearney’ Mercer makes two senior appointments BDO acquires tax consultancy Biegel Waller WindRose Health Investors sells portfolio consultancy A.T. Kearney Accenture Alvarez & Marsal Arthur D. Little Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group COMATCH Cordence Worldwide Deloitte DuPont Sustainable Solutions Emerton EY GE Healthcare Partners KPMG Maine Pointe McKinsey & Company Mercer North Highland OC&C Strategy Consultants PA Consulting Group Sionic Strategy& Artificial Intelligence 22 Big Data 11 Blockchain 3 Books 3 Compensation & Benefits 8 Crisis 11 Diversity 13 Economy 18 Emerging Markets 1 Fraud 1 Labour Market 21 Robotics 5 Tax 1 Tips 1 Latest news \| Education GP Strategies inks education deal with Bright Horizons Booz Allen, Kaggle, and PBS team up to improve early childhood education US universities educating the most unicorn founders Latest news \| Innovation US businesses look to benefit from Internet of Things Protiviti opens innovation sites in New York and Chicago Deloitte expands global Catalyst network Latest news \| Accenture Accenture to buy Symantec's Cyber Security Services business Accenture launches compliance-as-a-service offering Accenture buys IoT engineering specialist Nytec	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369968
__label__wiki	0.506508	0.506508	ADF Australian Australian Army News Operations New medal for special ops 07/11/2019 07/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 3872 Views 10 Comments Share the post "New medal for special ops" A new medallic award will be issued to members of the Australian special forces for qualifying service on special operations in the future. FILE IMAGE (May 2019): Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment onboard a 6th Aviation Regiment Black Hawk – with Australian Operational Service Medal – Special Operations overlaid. Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner. On 1 November 2019, the Governor-General authorised the introduction of the new award within the Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) suite, which will be known as the AOSM – Special Operations. A Defence spokesperson told CONTACT today that the Australian Operational Service Medal was introduced in 2012 to recognise the service of Australian Defence Force members on contemporary operations. “Special operations that occur on or after 1 November 2019, as determined by the Chief of Defence Force, are eligible for recognition with the AOSM – Special Operations,” the Defence spokesperson said. “Service on special operations has previously been recognised with the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with Clasp ‘SPECIAL OPS’ between 1945-1975, and the Australian Service Medal with Clasp ‘SPECIAL OPS’ from 1975-2019. “All special operations before 1 November 2019 will be recognised with the appropriate Australian Service Medal.” [CONTACT confirmed with Defence on that last bit… while the ASM and AASM were actually phased out in recent years, replaced by the AOSM with differing ribbons, there was no seperate medallic recognition for SF in the AOSM – so the ASM (not the AASM) with clasp ‘SPECIAL OPS’ was used in the interim. Apparently this was consistent with previous arrangements in the interim between ASM 1945-75 and ASM post 1975] Defence’s spokesperson said that as special operations were made eligible for the AOSM – Special Operations, the Directorate of Honours and Awards would be provided with the nominal roll of eligible members. “This will allow the award to be issued directly to the member without the need for an application to be submitted.” The medal of the AOSM – Special Operations will be the same as all other AOSMs, but distinguished by a new ribbon. The ribbon of the AOSM – Special Operations is black, representing the non-conventional conduct of special operations, with a single red stripe down the middle, representing danger, strength and the great sacrifices made by recipients in defence of Australia. Further information will be made available on the Defence website in the coming weeks at www.defence.gov.au/medals 12113 Total Views 6 Views Today ← LADS are grounded Aussie sailor dies on overseas deployment → Brian Hartigan Managing Editor Contact Publishing Pty Ltd PO Box 3091 Minnamurra NSW 2533 AUSTRALIA New and upgraded awards for Long Tan – but no VC 10/08/2016 Brian Hartigan 0 RAAF supporting civilian firefighter deployments CONTACT confused by PM/DefMin statement 10 thoughts on “New medal for special ops” Having served in the Army for 49 years including operational service with SAS (beret qualified), RAR and RACT in PNG, SVN and East Timor I do not support the issues of a special medal for SOCOMD. We all face the same dangers and conditions on operations. I can remember well the clashes that occurred within the ADF when the issue of the ASM, AASM was being discussed. I agree with wearing the Winged Dagger is reward enough for serving with the Regiment. We distort the faces of our SOCOMD members in publications, but now because of the special ops medal they will be easily identified when wearing their medals on civilian clothing. Let’s stop with the division within our Army we are all one and the same, we wear the uniform of a proud Army with a valued history. I agree with every one of the comments above! Really getting pissed with the way the government the GG and Defence higher ups are carrying on these days ! Really I’m a old ODF hand 2/4 RAR missed Christmas’s and like the man said always 24/7 on call . Then all the injured or killed in peace and war our DVA might be in my own very personal opionion a very big might be picking up their game they still have many many miles to go! As for another special medal why the dangers one service person faces is as far as governments are concerned the same as any other then why make tribes out of a ARmy or Navy or Airforce when we are ment to be equally usefull . I read recently that the real difference between special and regular and reserve is the amount of money spent on training alone in the end . Which makes one think a bit or it should! By the way I believe that the leadership lost its way punter recently with banning of certain head dress and then the idiotic decision to ban so-called death ideology! The combat badge still has the bayonet displayed on it front and center hows that for blood thirsty really our leaders in defence should be more interested in running an armed force than cossying up to politicians and trying to be touchy feely . Really we are one force but hey the parties on both sides of our government is turning the nation into individual tribes so why not our armed forces? This is my own personal opinion and if the editor would like to email me before putting this post up please do! Brian HartiganPost author I have no problem with your views, and opinions Steve – though I don’t necessarily share them. I salute your passion and encourage you to vent on any other story that wets your whistle or gets your goat. Gavvo They may just turn the ICB into a butter knife or tampon if the PC libtard top brass and Minister gets their way lol…No offence to the ICB fanboys and their subsequent erectile dysfunctions if that happens 😆😆. Greg Stephens Here’s another ‘worm’ to throw in there …….two Army members in the same area of operations one from SOCOM and another poor flunky from the ‘not so special forces’, enduring the same dangers the same operational hardships for the same period (except they don’t share the same accommodation and rations, coz you know special forces and all that) but both get different medals. What the effing f@*k I say…. the CDF and the GG need to pull their heads out of their arses and remember the Army they were once a part of. Will the men and women who had their christmases ruined, and life events be getting a medal for all those put ” online ” for being allowed no more than an hour away from base and on call 24/7 for being the ODF .?? Might as well .. About time Defence Honours & Awards started to identify and recognise ‘Non-Conventional, Special, Dangerous, Strong’ and related ‘Sacrifice’ involved in specialist Units. Hec – this means the ‘Non-Conventional, Special, Dangerous, Strong’ and numerous ‘Sacrifices’ of the dead and permanently injured from 3RAR PARA circa 1980’s may finally get recognised…… noooo, can’t see that happening to the forgotten Battalion and the countless who ‘sacrificed’ their bodies to build a capability! Gee whiz – does this also finally forecast a possible move by government to FINALLY RECOGNISE all those who are killed in service via a ‘For Sacrifice-Life’ medallic device for those killed doing their job… on Oz soil, in the air or in our Oceans! Grumpy with Chronic Pain 30 years’ on. On Behalf of: The Vets We Forget. Divisive approach yet again, SOCOM has become the political pet of those in government so they have to pander to the egos of their commanders (who can forget the SOCOM exemption from the OH&S banning of the beret). The Army is greater than ‘super grunts’ but you’d never know it, Politicians can deploy them without question from the public with the “operational security we can’t discuss what they’re doing” bullshit response, while the personnel in SOCOM are so up their own butts they rather be killing each other than the baddies. Wankers badge, basically. I don’t want to sound bitter about this but lets put this into operational perspective over the last 20 years of operations, what specific role have the SASR or Commando’s performed unique to their charters and capability that a sufficiently equipped and trained Infantry Battalion with support couldn’t? Targeting Talibs? Nope can be done in the Infantry role…..VIP Protection? Nope can be done by the MP’s….Holding Ground? Nope can only be done by conventional forces….Training Iraqi’s?…..Nope that can (and is) done by anyone qualified. Long Range Recon? well that is their role but they rarely perform it. The only reason that SOCOM has been rotated ad infinitum through operations over the last 20 years is a political and a financial fiddling of the books, it would cost too much money and be open to public scrutiny to use the standing Army in their legitimate role. They tried using Reserve Commandos to shore up the tired and worn out but that was both an operational and tactical disaster……there is no substitute for a standing Army in fighting wars. IMHO The ASM should have only ever been utilized solely for those who deployed overseas for the prescribed 30 day minimum period for peacekeeping and non-warlike operations as per the original criteria…full stop. Now with the introduction of the more streamlined AOSM/OSM variants in the last decade, which again in my general opinion are terrible looking and not as distinguishable as their predecessor awards when determining operational service, I guess in this circumstance it does clear up the blurry line a bit. In saying that, tacking on another ‘recognition’ award cheapens the worth of those in SOCOM, as just being beret qualified and serving in these units alone is enough for individual recognition and pride.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369969
__label__wiki	0.533302	0.533302	Deeper Into Movies » Topic: Inept film posters Author Topic: Inept film posters (Read 78366 times) olliebean Re: Inept film posters Quote from: Replies From View on May 02, 2013, 09:38:10 PM Surprised they didn't think of adding a bit of blur. A nice bit of lens flare would have gone down a treat, as well. well they do all sixteen dances. Quote from: spock rogers on May 02, 2013, 09:32:56 PM Apparently this is the final poster for Man of Steel. That is fucking embarrassing. It looks like he's taken the photo himself using his phone. eluc55 I love how unimpressed he looks in that photo. Almost miffed - like his wife's sent him down to the shop during the footy. El Unicornio, mang I quite like it. Almost looks like it's moving if you scroll up and down. It's certainly not as bad as this To be honest I'm so hyped for Man of Steel now, they could have a poster of my mum's bare tits and I'd still run to the cinema with gay abandon. Famous Mortimer War - it's fantastic! It looks like they hired Zack Morris off of Saved By The Bell to be Superman, as well. Replies From View Rubbing linseed oil into the school cormorant. Gargoyles have milk bags. Quote from: eluc55 on May 03, 2013, 01:41:06 AM That isn't what makes a gay. Start again. This isn't the right thread for this, but just to show that good modern film posters are possible Catalogue Trousers With tremendous protein value Unfortunately, that just makes me think of this: Jumble Cashback I bet you never expected to find ME in your urine! I like how the first 'the' saps any possible urgency from the subtitle. mcbpete No hat. Quote from: El Unicornio, mang on May 14, 2013, 05:47:09 PM Yeah that pretty good but utterly ruined by the cheap overlay of the film's title/logo - a complete clash stylistically. spock rogers First, here's the original pic of Melissa McCarthy from new comedy The Heat: Now, here's the poster: What the fucking fuck?! lazarou What is happening with any of that. The face, the ridiculously long RPG thing, those... legs? phantom_power The end of the RPG doesn't even stick out in the right place Concerns have been raised today about the US covers of 'The Sapphires'. 'The Sapphires' was a film released last year, based on a true story about a group of Aboriginal women who started a soul band, they face immense racial prejudice and eventually go to Vietnam to sing for the US troops. It features a great little local cast but I'm sure the leads wouldn't be recognised anywhere outside of Australia[1]. I saw it last year at the cinema and it was a relatively light yet heartwarming film with some good music. What it does have, was Chris O'Dowd, in a supporting role playing their pathetic alchoholic manager, and he really elevates the film and gives it a much needed edge. Thing is, the whole film deals with the point that these women were forced to overcome prejudice, they overcame racism to make their mark. And the new cover ironically does the exact thing which they struggle against in the film. In that they watermarked them in the background and stuck Chris O'Dowd front and centre in the poster. The leads of the film look like wispy blue farts coming out of his arse in the background. With lens flare stuck in too for good measure. Now, I understand the point behind that. People in the US don't know these Aboriginal women, and Chris O'Dowd's pretty big there now. I remember thinking just how fantastic it was for the filmmakers to have him in it, as it gave the film marketability internationally. But the poster literally kind of undermines the point of the film, and actually comes across as kind of offensive in that context...But it will also make them more successful. Then again, I honestly think them making the most amount of money's the best thing, as it insures that everyone involved can get another opportunity to make a film. Then again the actual people the film is based on are very upset about it too, and I don't really think they give a shit about making the extra American dollars at this point, it was already a big success domestically and internationally for an Australian film, and they seemed like they more cared about getting their story told, as people previously didn't give a shit about a band of Aboriginal singers. http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/news/local-news/332049/the-sapphires-slam-sexist-racist-cover-of-aussie-film.htm 1. Though the English apparently love our soap-operas, so you may recognise Deborah Mailman from The Secret Life Of Us. BritishHobo That is a really reductive impression Fucking hell, that is one of the stupidest design decisions I've seen in a long while. I'd hate to be the people who thought was a good idea. Looking at it, I'd assume it was just one of a selection of those 'character posters' they sometimes do for children's films - putting O'Dowd front and centre is bad enough, but whose fucking idea was it to give him sole credit on the cover? Quote from: BritishHobo on August 06, 2013, 08:10:48 PM I mean, it makes sense though. In England and America, you're not going to recognise a group of Australian actors in some Australian film about Australia, it'll probably be a flippin' musical and shit. But if Bridesmaids/IT Crowd/Girls' very own Chris O'Dowd is in it, well, hey! Maybe it could be interesting. It elevates it in international audiences mind as a funny Chris O'Dowd film that potentially has him cracking jokes and singing James Brown songs. Maybe he'll do the splits in it and tear open his ballbag, then, like, has to finish off the set whilst singing in a comically high key. That'd be a hilarious set-piece in this imaginary film that the poster presents. He's not the main character by any means, his presence is definitely felt throughout but it'd be the equivalent of marketing Bridesmaids in England by sticking him up front and centre and hiding Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and the rest of the top billed cast behind him, perhaps presented as tiny little statuettes on a multi-tiered wedding cake in the background. Chris O'Dowd stands up front, hanging some handcuffs off his finger whilst holding his finger on his other hand over his lips, shushing the viewer cheekily. Because, who in England would have known those ladies prior to Bridesmaids? Nuclear Optimism The real Dim Shady Also turning them blue makes it harder to immediately tell that they're black. The Canyons is going to go down in history as one of the most difficult and fucked up shoots in a long time. One of the American mags had a set report that makes Cleopatra or Apocalypse Now look like chicken feed. So it's probably not surprising that the poster's cack: Completely gratuitous big crystal of lens flare too. Meanwhile, it's been a long time since Nicolas Cage was in a good poster: That trail of dark smoke looks like it was added using the Window Paint spray-can tool, and the title is like 15-year old Word Art. Awful. Next, we've got a total mess: Not convincing enough to be a group shot, not imaginative enough to be a nice collage of actors. Just bad cut-outs. Buy an average person a copy of Photoshop and they could do better after one day of getting used to it. "In theaters and on-demand". Urgh! And if you think that's bad, have a look at the full version: Talk about throwing the kitchen sink at it! This one is better because at least it doesn't even try to look like a coherent scene: Quote from: Nuclear Optimism on August 08, 2013, 07:52:35 AM Now, I understand with a low budget film, not all the actors are going to be on set at the same time. Fair enough. But if you're going to do a poster, why not have all your actors take a few photos where they're all doing the same pose, or look roughly like they're in the same place at the same time? Quote from: Famous Mortimer on August 09, 2013, 07:54:22 AM They literally look like cardboard cutouts. Where are you finding these Nuclear Optimism? I don't recall film posters being as rubbish as the ones you post? Do certain countries just have shit graphic designers, or are you the one person who sees the truth in the land of the blind? Seriously. You're opening my eyes. I only glance at posters generally, if they've always been as bad as this, then I've not noticed it till you pointed it out. It's very rare I see a poster/cover I like. The last one I did was fancy was the original one for Field in England. Here we generally get some very nice ones. The main DVD chain store over here sometimes even commissions artists to design their own and sells them instead. Got this sweet arse'd minimalist In Bruges blu-ray out of that. And got a good friend this one for her birthday, I think[1]: 1. I mean, I think it was her birthday. Though we have fallen out of touch as of late.[1] 1. THANKS FOR FLIPPIN' REMINDING ME. Christ. You big jerk. gout_pony Japanese poster for Peter Jackson's Braindead: Inept in the sense of providing an accurate depiction of the character of Nurse Mctavish: Gavin M The unconvincing collage of people of bad enough, but what really grates is how the list is laid out. Why would all the lines ending in '..... Job' start in a different position to the rest of it? Surely they could have done something? Also, possibly the least alluring picture of Aubrey in existence. clingfilm portent Quote from: gout_pony on August 09, 2013, 08:30:04 PM Inept in the sense of providing an accurate depiction of the character of Nurse Mctavish But brilliant in every other way. Thanks for sharing it! http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LAST-VEGAS-Poster.jpg I get the impression that those heads are all taken from stills from other movies the actors have been in, pasted onto the bodies of models. kidsick5000 Gotta be groovy for the moovy Quote from: El Unicornio, mang on August 22, 2013, 05:59:25 AM As composites go, it one of the better ones. In fact, it might be a genuine group shout just overly-photoshopped. But what struck me first was Douglas, DeNiro, Freeman and Trigger? Default to the negative outspoken diva It's a pity that the Red Letter Media guys didn't refer to the posters when they were picking apart Sandler, because they really help to illustrate their point about how the budgets for his films aren't reflected in the end product. small_world If DeNiro is in that, why is he not on the poster? SteveDave This might've been mentioned before but Marvel appear to have a formula for their posters now Tags: Ineption Bill Cosby's boat adventure IV Noodle Lizard Photoshop disasters 'Funny' 'Pictures' Inert Film Posters	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369972
__label__wiki	0.823408	0.823408	Southern Rail passengers brace themselves as fresh wave of industrial action gets underway Simon Allin Southern trains Strikes by the RMT union have been compounded by an overtime ban by drivers Passengers on Southern Rail braced themselves for further disruption as an overtime ban by drivers and fresh industrial action over staffing got underway on Tuesday morning. The latest three-day strike over the role of conductors on Souther Rail services by Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union has been compounded by an overtime ban by drivers’ union Aslef ahead of industrial action in a row over driver-only trains. On RMT strike days, only around 50 per cent of the full timetable will run, and the operator warned passengers to expect “severe and significant” disruption to Southern and Gatwick Express services every day from today. Southern’s West London Line services, London Bridge to Beckenham Junction services, and Brighton to Seaford services are all cancelled from Tuesday until further notice. Buses will operate between Lewes and Seaford. Other metro services will also be reduced. The rail operator is taking legal action in the High Court on Wednesday to try to stop the Aslef strikes, but if the action goes ahead all services will be halted on December 13, 14 and 16. Southern director Alex Foulds said: “Regrettably, because of this wholly unnecessary and unjustified industrial action, there will be severe and significant disruption on our network from Tuesday and customers are advised that stations will be incredibly busy. “If passengers can make alternative travel arrangements they should, and if they don’t have to travel they shouldn’t. If the drivers’ strikes go ahead, there will be no services on Southern and customers should not attempt to travel. “We’re doing everything we can to stop the drivers’ strike and that’s why we are seeking an injunction in the High Court. “This industrial action is a clearly co-ordinated and cynical manoeuvre by the unions to bring yet further travel misery to passengers, as well as having a detrimental impact on the regional economy when it least needs it. “If the unions are listening to passengers then they will call off all industrial action now and give hardworking commuters and their families their lives back.” Thameslink is not directly affected by the strike action, although its services are expected to be extremely busy.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369973
__label__cc	0.721095	0.278905	In this section: Sub menu Dr Shelly Coe Department of Sport, Health Sciences and Social Work I received a first class BSc honours degree in Nutrition from Oxford Brookes and have completed my PhD entitled 'The role of polyphenols on sugar release from carbohydrate rich foods, and the consequent impact on metabolic risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes.' I am teaching on a number of modules on the Nutrition BSc and MSc courses. I am interested in how the diet quality of people with neurological conditions can influence the severity of disease associated symptoms. I have been involved in many clinical trials to date and have worked with large cohorts including collaboration with the MRC and Multiple Sclerosis Register UK. My current interests include the role of flavonoid rich sources for fatigue management in people with Multiple Sclerosis. I am currently working on projects including vulnerable groups such as those with Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy and paediatric patients with neurological and autoimmune conditions. I am also determining the role of flavonoid rich foods such as the Baobab fruit for improving cognitive function in healthy adults. Research grants and awards Central Research Grant, Oxford Brookes, April ‘15 - £ 19,885; PI Title: The assessment of diet intake in relation to symptoms in people with Multiple Sclerosis using the MS Register cohort. Multiple Sclerosis Society Project Grant, March ’15 – £ 75,000; Co-investigator (CI; however I was main writer on the grant) Title: The effect of flavonoid rich cocoa on fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis – a feasibility trial. Supervisor for a Nutrition Society studentship, May ’17 - £2500; CI Title: The effect of ketone supplementation on fatigue in people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Action Medical Research, March ’17 - £232,367; CI Title: Standing up for Cerebral Palsy Parkinson’s UK, Jan ‘16 - £29,973; CI Title: First Steps for people with Parkinson’s’ Faculty Collaborative Learning/Teaching Proposal, December ’17 - £1382; PI Title: OBU Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS) and Centre for Nutrition and Health (OxCNH): Student input into PPI (Patient and Public Involvement) initiatives and novel development of an important student skill set. Alzheimer’s Research UK, Pilot Grant, Feb ’18 - £4,000; PI Title: Does mitochondrial and bioenergetic functioning relate to physical and cognitive fatigue and fatigability in Parkinson’s: a model for the Dementias. Oxford Brookes: Research Excellent Award Sept ’18 - £10,000; CI To increase research impact The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) ’19 - £24,094; CI Title: Involving children and young people in developing a NICE guideline on Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) diagnosis and management. https://www.mssociety.org.uk/research/latest-research/latest-research-news-and-blogs/research-shows-hot-chocolate-could-help-reduce-fatigue?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_content=chocolate_flavonoid_research_tw&utm_campaign=2019M7202_0992 /shssw/research/centres-and-groups/mores/can/ Tektonidis TG, Coe S, Esser P, Maddock J, Buchanan S, Mavrommati F, Schott JM, Izadi H, Richards M, Dawes H, 'Diet quality in late midlife is associated with faster walking speed in later life in women, but not men: findings from a prospective British birth cohort' British Journal of Nutrition (2019) Healthy diet has been linked to better age-related physical functioning, but evidence on the relationship of overall diet quality in late midlife and clinically relevant measures of physical functioning in later life is limited. Research on potential sex differences in this relationship is scarce. The aim was to investigate the prospective association between overall diet quality, as assessed by the Healthy Eating Index-2015 at age 60-64y and measures of walking speed seven years later, among men and women from the Insight46, a neuroscience sub-study of the Medical Research Council National Survey of Health and Development. Diet was assessed at age 60-64y using five-day food diaries, from which total HEI-2015 was calculated. At age 69-71y, walking speed was estimated during four 10-meter walks at self-selected pace, using inertial measurement units. Multivariable linear regression models with sex as modifier, controlling for age, follow-up, lifestyle, health, social variables and physical performance were used. The final sample was 164 women and 167 men (n=331). Women had higher HEI-2015 scores and slower walking speed than men. A 10 point increase in HEI-2015 was associated with faster walking speed seven years later among women (B: 0.024, 95% CI: 0.006, 0.043), but not men. The association remained significant in the multivariable model (B: 0.021, 95% CI: 0.003, 0.040). In women in late midlife higher diet quality is associated with faster walking speed. A healthy diet in late midlife is likely to contribute towards better age-related physical capability and sex differences are likely to affect this relationship. Cossington J, Coe S, Liu Y, Dawes H, 'Potential benefits of a ketogenic diet to improve response and recovery from physical exertion in people with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A feasibility study' International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research (2019) Background. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) affects approximately 250,000 people in the UK. The condition varies in severity causing long-term physical and cognitive fatigue which is not alleviated by rest. Whilst the pathology is not understood, recent evidence suggests metabolic abnormalities may be associated with the manifestation of symptoms, particularly involving the metabolism of glucose and energy production. The use of ketone bodies as an alternative energy substrate may be beneficial to people with ME/CFS, in order to by-pass the glycolytic pathway, enhance energy production and reduce fatiguing outcomes. Study Design and Methods. Using a pragmatic collective case study with repeated measures methodology we investigated the feasibility of following a ketogenic diet and potential effects of the high fat, low carbohydrate diet on response to physical activity in people with ME/CFS (n=3) and healthy controls (n=3) using a submaximal exercise stress test both with and without dietary intervention. Exercise tolerance (mins), rate of oxygen consumption (VO2) to workload (75W), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), rate of perceived effort (RPE) and lactate response were measured throughout and descriptive statistics performed. Results. We found that the ketogenic diet was followed, with compliance higher in the pwME/CFS. Variations in response following the ketogenic diet was observed across individuals in minutes performed, VO2, HR, RER, and RPE post diet but the KD only limited exercise capacity in the control individuals. Individuals responded differently to the KD but group trends have been reported as means and standard deviation. The KD resulted in a decrease in RER at submax in the controls with a mean change of 0.07 from baseline (0.86 ± 0.1) to post intervention (0.79 ± 0.1) compared to a mean change of 0.02 in the ME/CFS from baseline (1.03 ± 0.1) to post intervention (1.01 ± 0.1). A decrease in VO2 (L/min) at submax showed a mean change of 0.06 (L/min) in the pwME/CFS at baseline (1.34 ± 0.1) to post intervention (1.27 ± 0.2) compared to a mean change of 0.07 (L/min) in the controls at baseline (1.40 ± 0.3) to post intervention (1.33 ± 0.2). HR (bpm) at submax decreased in all individuals, with a mean change of 4 (bpm), with pwME/CFS at baseline (139 ± 8.2) to post intervention (135 ± 14) and control individuals at baseline (107 ± 7.8) to intervention (103 ± 3.2). RPE at submax decreased in the pwME/CFS from baseline (6 ± 1.0) to post intervention (5 ± 2.1) whereas the controls increased from baseline (2 ± 1.0) to post intervention (3 ± 1.5). Conclusion. Our observations suggest individualised but metabolic flexibility in healthy individuals is achievable via dietary manipulation showing the ability to switch from glucose to fats under controlled conditions. The different response in substrate utilisation in individuals with ME/CFS suggests that potential metabolic abnormalities may be present in ME/CFS. Further investigation is now warranted in order to assess whether the KD is beneficial for people with ME/CFS. Dias da Silva T, Cardoso Ribeiro-Papa D, Coe S, Regina Pinheiro Malheiros S, Massetti T, de Miranda Meira Junior C, Hervaldo Nicolai Ré A, Collett J, Bandeira de Mello Monteiro C, Dawes H, 'Evaluation of speed-accuracy trade-off in a computer task to identify motor difficulties in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - a cross-sectional study' Research in Developmental Disabilities 96 (2019) ISSN: 0891-4222 eISSN: 1873-3379 Introduction: Individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) present with progressive loss of motor function which can impair both control of speed and accuracy of movement. Aim: to evaluate movement time during a task at various levels of difficulty and to verify whether the level of difficulty affects the speed and/ or accuracy during the task. Methods: the DMD group comprised of 17 individuals age matched with 17 individuals with typical development (TD group). The task evaluates the relationship between speed and accuracy, consisting of the execution of manual movements (using the mouse of the computer) aimed at a target at three different levels of difficulty (ID). Results: A MANOVA demonstrated statistically significant differences in dispersion data and intercept values between the groups with greater movement time in the DMD group. An ANOVA indicated differences between groups for ID, except for when there was a higher accuracy demand (higher ID). In the other IDs that required lower accuracy demand, individuals in the DMD group had significantly longer movement time when compared to the TD group. Conclusion: These results show that the TD and DMD did not differ in the higher ID, therefore it can be concluded that for those with DMD, motor performance is more affected by speed than accuracy of movement. What this paper adds? It is known that individuals with DMD have considerable motor deficits, however this paper shows that when the task involves higher accuracy compared with speed, people with DMD have performance similar to typically developed peers. This insight is a novel finding and can inform the rehabilitation team, to focus on training of speed, whilst maintaining accuracy for better execution of daily life tasks. Soundy A, Collett J, Lawrie S, Coe S, Roberts HC, Hu MT, Bromley S, Harling P, Reed A, Coebergh J, Carroll C, Dawes H, 'A qualitative study on the impact of First Steps: A peer-led, educational intervention for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.' Behavioral Sciences 9 (10) (2019) Aim. The dual aim of this research is to consider the impact of providing the First Steps program on the stories of people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and investigate the psychosocial and emotional mechanisms which may explain this impact. Methods. A qualitative study using a subtle realist paradigm and hermeneutic phenomenological methodology was undertaken. A single semi-structured interview was used to consider the impact and experiences of people with PD who completed either the intervention (2-day peer-led behavior intervention using storytelling 6-8 weeks apart) or received telephone support calls as part of the active control group. Descriptive statistics and narrative analysis were undertaken on the results. Results. Forty-two participants were invited to participate of whom forty completed the interview. This included 18 from the intervention group and 22 from the active control group. The intervention group identified the value of the program as worth-while, demonstrating improved exercise behavior and coping mechanisms following the intervention. Three major stories (the affirmed, the validated and the transformed story) identified the impact of the intervention. Three internal mechanisms (perceived control, hope and action, and the individual’s mind set) alongside three social mechanisms (social comparison, social control and the first opportunity to share with peers) appeared to explain the impact. Conclusion. This study provides exciting and novel evidence for the impact of a peer led psycho-educational intervention for people newly diagnosed with PD. Further research is needed to consider the impact of stories-based approaches on participants and consider a critical evaluation of the mechanisms which may explain changes in stories and self-reported behaviour. Peña de Moraes IA, Bandeira de Mello Monteiro C, Dias da Silva T, Massetti T, Brusque Crocetta T, Del Ciello de Menezes L, Pena de Rezende Andrade G, Hervaldo Nicolai Ré A, Dawes H, Coe S, Henrique Magalhães F, 'Motor learning and transfer between real and virtual environments in young people with autism spectrum disorder: a prospective randomized cross over controlled trial' Autism Research (2019) Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, including impaired multisensory integration which might negatively impact cognitive and motor skill performance, and hence negatively affect learning of tasks. Considering that tasks in virtual environment may provide an engaging tool as adjuncts to conventional therapies, we set out to compare motor performance between young people with ASD and a typically developing (TD) control group that underwent coincident timing tasks based on Kinect (no physical contact) and on Keyboard (with physical contact) environments. Using a randomized repeated cross-over controlled trial design, fifty young people with ASD and fifty with TD, matched by age and sex were divided into subgroups of 25 people that performed the two first phases of the study (acquisition and retention) on the same device – real or virtual – and then switched to the other device to repeat acquisition and retention phases and finally switched on to a touch screen (transfer phase). Results showed that practice in the virtual task was more difficult (producing more errors), but led to a better performance in the subsequent practice in the real task, with more pronounced improvement in the ASD as compared to the TD group. It can be concluded that the ASD group managed to transfer the practice from a virtual to a real environment, indicating that virtual methods may enhance learning of motor and cognitive skills. A need for further exploration of its effect across a number of tasks and activities is warranted. Almaski A, Coe S, Lightowler H, Thondre S, 'Millet Intake and Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review' Journal of Food and Nutritional Disorders 8 (3) (2019) Daily consumption of millet-based foods is associated with a reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. The aim of the present study was to systematically review the literature describing intervention studies that have investigated the effects of consuming different types and forms of millet on the risk factors for type-2 diabetes. A literature search was conducted, using five databases, from May 2016 to January 2017, which identified 57 articles. Search terms included ‘millet’ AND healthy, pre-diabetic or type-2 diabetes AND fasting blood glucose or glycaemic or glycemic response or insulin response or glucose tolerance or insulin sensitivity. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Although glycemic and insulin responses differ depending on the millet type and cooking method used, overall, millet has a beneficial effect on fasting and postprandial blood glucose and the plasma-insulin response in healthy individuals and those with type-2 diabetes. It can be concluded that millets do have the potential to play a protective role in the management of type-2 diabetes. Kenyon J, Coe S, Izadi H, 'A retrospective outcomes study 42 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, 30 of whom who had irritable bowel syndrome. Half were treated with oral approaches, and half were treated with Faecal Microbiome Transplantation' Human Microbiome Journal 13 (2019) The gut microbiome comprises the community of microorganisms in the intestinal tract. Research suggests that an altered microbiome may play a role in a wide range of disorders including myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Methods. 42 participants with ME/CFS with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) were allocated into one of two groups, 21 were treated with standard oral approaches, which centred around various nutritional remedies, probiotics, prebiotics, dietary advice and lifestyle advice. The second group who had mostly failed using oral approaches, were treated with Faecal Microbiome Transplantation (FMT). Each patient received 10 Implants, each from a different screened donor, and the Implants were processed under anaerobic conditions. The transplant is delivered via a paediatric rectal catheter, which is inserted through the anus to reach the lower part of the sigmoid colon. The results were assessed on a percentage basis before and after treatment, 0% being no improvement, 100% being maximum improvement. An exact non-parametric Mann-Whitney (one-tailed) test was used to compare medians from those on FMT compared with those receiving oral approaches only. On clinical experience over many years, the only way to judge improvement in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as there is no test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is my clinical assessment. Results. The median for the FMT group was found to be significantly higher compared to the oral treatment group (Mann-Whitney U = 111.5, p = .003). Therefore, the FMT group improved to a greater extent (z = −2.761). Conclusion. This study shows that FMT is a safe and a promising treatment for CFS associated with IBS. Adequately powered randomised controlled trials should be carried out to assess the effectiveness of FMT in patients with CFS and IBS. Coe S, Spruzen SL, Sanchez C, Izadi H, Dawes H, 'A cross-sectional pilot study of dietary intake patterns in people with Parkinson’s compared to the UK Science Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) guidelines.' Journal of the American College of Nutrition (2019) Background: Diet could have implications for disease progression and management in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwP). However, the knowledge of diet intake patterns in PwP is limited. Objectives: We set out to assess the feasibility of collecting diet data in PwP to determine food and nutrient intake, in order to compare to national nutrition guidelines and thus understand the habits in this population. Methods: In this cross-sectional feasibility study, PwP were approached through local support groups throughout the Thames Valley and were asked to complete a Food Frequency Questionnaire. Eligibility criteria included a self-reported neurologist confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Completeness of questionnaires was reported and 80% was considered appropriate for each measure including demographic information. Results: Response rate was 61% and missing data rate for the 121 returned questionnaires was 74%; however, of the 90 used for analysis there was 100% completion of the questionnaires. Compared to the UK government guidelines, protein was significantly higher for both males and females and fluid intake was lower for both genders (p < 0.001). There were several other differences in nutrient intake compared to guidelines. Conclusion: We observed high levels of engagement from PwP and found that assessing food and nutrient patterns in PwP was feasible. Importantly, the diet was generally healthy overall, yet there were specific nutrients that may affect medication metabolism in PwP that were found to be high. Therefore further research into this emerging and important area is warranted. Saltaouras G, Lightowler H, Coe S, Brett J, Watson E, 'Availability and quality assessment of online nutrition information materials for pelvic cancer patients in the UK' European Journal of Cancer Care (2019) Written information can be an essential source of support in the promotion of lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis. This study aimed to identify and assess the quality of available online Patient Information Materials (PIMs) in relation to diet and nutrition for pelvic cancer patients. The online sources of the National Health Service, cancer centres and charitable organisations throughout the UK were searched. Content was assessed using an evidence-based checklist, and readability with two validated formulas. Consumer feedback was sought through Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) groups. Forty PIMs were identified; four were designed specifically for pelvic cancers (bladder, bowel, prostate) and 36 were generic (relevant for all cancers). Most PIMs had a good content score, with PIMs from charities scoring higher overall than PIMs from cancer centres [32 (4) Vs 23 (11), P<0.001]. Seventy-three percent of PIMs had a readability score within acceptable levels (6th-8th grade; reading ability of 11-14 year-olds). PPI contributors found most PIMs useful and comprehensive but lacking specific information needed to meet individual needs. There is limited availability of online PIMs for cancer survivors and even fewer tailored to pelvic cancers. Most materials have comprehensive content and acceptable readability. Some PIMs may require improvement Berezowska M, Coe S, Dawes H, 'Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplementation in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review' International Journal of Molecular Sciences 20 (6) (2019) Objective: to examine the extent of effect vitamin D in MS on pathology and symptoms. Methods: A literature search was performed in November 2017 (CRD42018103615). Eligibility criteria: randomised control trials in English from 2012 to 2018; a clinical diagnosis of MS; interventions containing vitamin D supplementation (vitamin D3 or calcitriol) in disease activity compared to a control/ placebo; improvement in: serum 25(OH)D, relapse rates, disability status by EDSS scores, cytokine profile, quality of life, mobility, T2 lesion load and new T2 or T1 Gd enhancing lesions, safety and adverse effects. Risk of bias was evaluated. Results: Ten studies were selected. The study size ranged from 40 to 94 people. All studies evaluated the use of vitamin D supplementation (ranging from 10 IU to 98,000 IU), comparing to a placebo or low dose vitamin D. The duration of the intervention ranged from 12 to 96 weeks. One trial found a significant effect on EDSS score, three demonstrated a significant change in serum cytokines level, one found benefits to current enhancing lesions and three studies evaluating the safety and tolerability of vitamin D reported no serious adverse events. Disease measures improved to a great extent overall in those with higher serum 25(OH)D levels. Conclusions: Improvement in disease measures may be more apparent in those with lower baseline vitamin D levels. Coe S, Cossington J, Collett J, Soundy A, Izadi H, Ovington M, Durkin L, Kirsten M, Clegg M, Cavey A, Wade DT, Palace J, DeLuca G, Chapman K, Harrison JM, Buckingham E, Dawes H, 'A randomised double blind placebo-controlled feasibility trial of flavonoid-rich cocoa for fatigue in people with Relapsing and Remitting Multiple Sclerosis' Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 90 (5) (2019) pp.507-513 ISSN: 0022-3050 eISSN: 1468-330X The impact of flavonoids on fatigue has not been investigated in Relapsing and Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS). Objective. To determine the feasibility and estimate the potential effect of flavonoid-rich cocoa on fatigue and fatigability in RRMS. Methods. A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled feasibility study in people recently diagnosed with RRMS and fatigue, throughout the Thames Valley (ISRCTN: 69897291). During a six week intervention participants consumed a high or low flavonoid cocoa beverage daily. Fatigue and fatigability were measured at three visits (weeks 0, 3 and 6). Feasibility and fidelity were assessed through recruitment and retention, adherence and a process evaluation. Results. 40 pwMS (10 men, 30 women, age 44 ± 10 yrs) were randomised and allocated to high (n=19) or low (n=21) flavonoid groups and included in analysis. Missing data was <20% and adherence to intervention of allocated individuals was >75%. There was a small effect on fatigue (Neuro-QoL: effect size {ES} 0.04; confidence interval {CI} -0.40-0.48) and a moderate effect on fatigability (six-minute walk test: ES 0.45; CI -0.18 - 1.07). There were seven adverse events (four control, three intervention), only one of which was possibly related and it was resolved. Conclusion. A flavonoid beverage demonstrates the potential to improve fatigue and fatigability in RRMS. Bruna Leal Freitas, Talita Dias Silva, Tânia Brusque Crocetta, Thais Massetti, Luciano Vieira Araújo, Shelly Coe, Helen Dawes, Fatima Aparecida Caromano, Carlos Bandeira de Mello Monteiro, 'Analysis of different device interactions in a virtual reality task in individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – a randomized controlled trial' Frontiers in Neurology 10 (2019) There is a need to support individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) to achieve optimal functionality in everyday life and with meaningful tasks and activities, throughout stages of the disease progression. Thus, technological developments have created an exciting opportunity for the use of affordable virtual reality (VR) systems with different kinds of interaction devices, providing an efficient and fun tool for enabling improvement in motor performance. Objective. To compare performance on a virtual task using interfaces with and without physical contact in order to identify functionality by using different devices in individuals with DMD. Methods. One hundred and twenty male individuals took part on this study: 60 with DMD with a mean age of 16 ± 5 (range 9–34 years old) and 60 without DMD in the control group (CG) matched by age. Participants were divided into three groups of 20 individuals each which performed a virtual task in three different interfaces: Kinect®, computer Touch Screen and Leap Motion®, in a cross over design in which all participants used all devices. Motor impairment in the DMD group was measured by using the Motor Function Measurement and Vignos scales. Results. All participants improved performance through practice, regardless of the interface used, although the DMD group had a continuous lower performance compared to the CG. In addition, the DMD group obtained a significant better performance with Leap Motion interface compared to the other interfaces, while the CG presented better performance on Touch Screen interface. Conclusion. Leap Motion provided better performance for individuals with DMD due to enablement of distal muscle function and ease of instrument adjustment using the virtual interface. Therefore, this type of interface should be encouraged for promoting functionality on general tasks using computer systems. Clinical Trial register number: NCT02891434. Dawes H, Coe S, 'Efficacy of different interaction devices using non-immersive virtual tasks in individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: a cross-sectional randomized trial' BMC Neurology 18 (2018) Background. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapid progressive neurodegenerative disease, characterized by a selective loss of motor neurons, brain stem and spinal cord which leads to deterioration of motor abilities. Devices that promote interaction with tasks on computers can enhance performance and lead to greater independence and utilization of technology. Objective. To evaluate performance on a computer task in individuals with ALS using three different commonly used non-immersive devices. Method. Thirty individuals with ALS (18 men and 12 women, mean age 59 years, range 44–74 years) with a mean score of 26, (minimum score of 14 and maximum 41) on the Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) and 30 healthy controls matched for age and gender, participated. All participants were randomly divided into three groups, each using a different device system (motion tracking, finger motion control or touchscreen) to perform three task phases (acquisition, retention and transfer). Results. Both the ALS and control group (CG) showed better performance on the computer task when using the touchscreen device, but there was limited transfer of performance onto the task performed on the Finger Motion control or motion tracking. However, we found that using the motion tracking device led to transfer of performance to the touchscreen. Conclusion. This study presents novel and important findings when selecting interaction devices for individuals with ALS to access technology by demonstrating immediate performance benefits of using a touchscreen device, such as improvement of motor skills. There were possible transferable skills obtained when using virtual systems which may allow flexibility and enable individuals to maintain performance overtime. Soundy A, Dawes H, Collett J, Coe S, Rosewilliam S, 'Understanding the importance of illness narratives in people with Multiple Sclerosis who participated in an exercise rehabilitation trial; a qualitative study' BMJ Open (2018) Coe S, Franssen M, Collett J, Boyle D, Meaney A, Chantry R, Esser P, Izadi H, Dawes H, 'Physical activity, fatigue and sleep in people with Parkinson’s: a secondary per protocol analysis from an intervention trial.' Parkinson's Disease 2018 (2018) Symptoms of Parkinson’s can result in low physical activity and poor sleep patterns which can have a detrimental effect on a person’s quality of life. To date, studies looking into exercise interventions for people with Parkinson’s (PwP) for symptom management are promising but inconclusive. The aim of this study is to estimate the effect of a clearly defined exercise prescription on general physical activity levels, fatigue, sleep, and quality of life in PwP. Method. PwP randomised into either an exercise group (29; 16 males, 13 females; mean age 67 years (7.12)) or a control handwriting group (36; 19 males; 17 females; mean age 67 years (5.88)) as part of a larger trial were included in this substudy if they had completed a 6-month weekly exercise programme (intervention group) and had complete objective physical activity data (intervention and control group). Sleep and fatigue were recorded from self-reported measures, and physical activity levels measured through the use of accelerometers worn 24 hours/day over a seven-day testing period at baseline and following the 24-week intervention. A Wilcoxon’s test followed by a Mann–Whitney post hoc analysis was used, and effect sizes were calculated. Results. Participants showed a significant increase in time spent in sedentary and light activities during the overnight period postintervention in both exercise and handwriting groups (p < 0.05) with a moderate effect found for the change in sedentary and light activities in the overnight hours for both groups, over time (0.32 and 0.37-0.38, resp.). There was no impact on self-reported fatigue or sleep. Conclusion. The observed moderate effect on sedentary and light activities overnight could suggest an objective improvement in sleep patterns for individuals participating in both exercise and handwriting interventions. This supports the need for further studies to investigate the role of behavioural interventions for nonmotor symptoms. Coe S, Philip O, Cossington J, Collett J, Izadi H, Dawes H, 'A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study Assessing Dietary Intake in People with Multiple Sclerosis and the Relationships with National Diet Guidelines' Journal of Dietetics Research and Nutrition 5 (1) (2018) Abstract People with the Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) modify their diet, however their knowledge of diet is unknown and dietary modifications may have long term health implications. We set out to assess the feasibility of a study to determine diet patterns compared to national nutritional guidelines in PwMS, and in those with and without fatigue. Methods: In this cross sectional study four MS support groups were attended throughout the Thames Valley area, with approximately 20 to 25 people attending each group at any one point in time. Measures of feasibility were sought. Descriptive statistics were used to determine inconsistencies in nutrient intake in PwMS with and without fatigue compared to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition guidelines. Results: 31 PwMS provided dietary data using a Food Frequency Questionnaire, alongside the Fatigue Severity Scale, Barthel Index activities of daily living and demographic data. One third of participants were on a modified diet. Compared to the UK nutrition guidelines, several nutrients were ±1 standard deviation in PwMS, and PwMS tended to miss targets for diet guidelines. Those who were fatigued showed further differences in nutrient intake compared to those who were non-fatigued, and women tended to have healthier diets than men. Missing data was low and response rate was high Conclusion: For the first time data is provided that shows PwMS may have altered dietary intake compared to national guidelines. Furthermore, those who were fatigued show further differences compared to non-fatigued PwMS. Considering the high incidence of modified diets in this group, more substantial investigation of diet is required.Website Coe S, Collett J, Izadi H, Wade D, Clegg M, Harrison JM, Buckingham E, Cavey A, De Luca G, Palace J, Dawes H, 'A protocol for a randomised double blind placebo-controlled feasibility study to determine whether the daily consumption of flavonoid-rich pure cocoa has the potential to reduce fatigue in people with relapsing and remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)' Pilot and Feasibility studies 4 (2018) Abstract Background. Dietary interventions including consumption of flavonoids, plant compounds found in certain foods, may have the ability to improve fatigue. However, to date, no well-designed intervention studies assessing the role of flavonoid consumption for fatigue management in people with MS (pwMS) have been performed. The hypothesis is that the consumption of a flavonoid-rich pure cocoa beverage will reduce fatigue in pwMS. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility and potential outcome of running a trial to evaluate this hypothesis. Methods. Using a randomised (1:1) double-blind placebo-controlled feasibility study, 40 men and women (20 in each trial arm) with a recent diagnosis (< 10 years) of relapsing and remitting MS (RRMS) and who are over 18 years of age will be recruited from neurology clinics and throughout the Thames Valley community. During a 6-week nutrition intervention period, participants will consume the cocoa beverage, high flavonoid or low flavonoid content, at breakfast daily. At baseline, demographic factors and disease-related factors will be assessed. Fatigue, activity and quality of life, in addition to other measures, will be taken at three visits (baseline, week 3 and week 6) in a university setting by a researcher blinded to group membership. Feasibility and fidelity will be assessed through recruitment and retention, adherence and a quantitative process evaluation at the end of the trial. We will describe demographic factors (age, gender, level of education) as well as disease-related factors (disease burden scores, length of time diagnosed with MS) and cognitive assessment, depression and quality of life and general physical activity in order to characterise participants and determine possible mediators to identify the processes by which the intervention may bring about change. Feasibility (recruitment, safety, feasibility of implementation of the intervention and evaluation, protocol adherence and data completion) and potential for benefit (estimates of effect size and variability) will be determined to inform future planned studies. Results will be presented using point estimates, 95% confidence intervals and p values. Primary statistical analysis will be on an intention-to-treat basis and will use the complete case data set. Discussion. We propose that a flavonoid-enriched cocoa beverage for the management of fatigue will be well received by participants. Further, if it is implemented early in the disease course of people diagnosed with RRMS, it will improve mobility and functioning by modifying fatigue. Trial registration: Registered with ISRCTN Registry. Trial registration No: ISRCTN69897291; Date April 2016.Website Godsiff DT, Coe S, Elsworth-Edelsten C, Collett J, Howells K, Morris M, Dawes H, 'Exploring the metabolic and perceptual correlates of self-selected walking speed under constrained and un-constrained conditions' Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 17 (2018) pp.1-6 Abstract Mechanisms underpinning self-selected walking speed (SSWS) are poorly understood. The present study investigated the extent to which SSWS is related to metabolism, energy cost, and/or perceptual parameters during both normal and artificially constrained walking. Fourteen participants with no pathology affecting gait were tested under standard conditions. Subjects walked on a motorized treadmill at speeds derived from their SSWS as a continuous protocol. RPE scores (CR10) and expired air to calculate energy cost (J.kg-1.m-1) and carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation rate (J.kg-1.min-1) were collected during minutes 3-4 at each speed. Eight individuals were re-tested under the same conditions within one week with a hip and knee-brace to immobilize their right leg. Deflection in RPE scores (CR10) and CHO oxidation rate (J.kg-1.min-1) were not related to SSWS (five and three people had deflections in the defined range of SSWS in constrained and unconstrained conditions, respectively) (p > 0.05). Constrained walking elicited a higher energy cost (J.kg-1.m-1) and slower SSWS (p < 0.05) versus normal walking. RPE (CR10) was not significantly different between walking conditions or at SSWS (p > 0.05). SSWS did not occur at a minimum energy cost (J.kg-1.m-1) in either condition, however, the size of the minimum energy cost to SSWS disparity was the same (Froude {Fr} = 0.09) in both conditions (p = 0.36). Perceptions of exertion can modify walking patterns and therefore SSWS and metabolism/ energy cost are not directly related. Strategies which minimize perceived exertion may enable faster walking in people with altered gait as our findings indicate they should self-optimize to the same extent under different conditions. Coe S.*, Axelsson E., Murphy V., Santos M., Collett J., Clegg M., Izadi H., Harrison JM., Buckingham, E. & Dawes H., 'Flavonoid rich dark cocoa may improve fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis, yet has no effect on glycaemic response: an exploratory trial' Clinical Nutrition ESPN (2017) Context. Current research suggests that dark cocoa may reduce fatigue; however, the effect on fatigue in people with MS (pwMS) has never been established. The objective of this feasibility study was to explore the acute effect of high flavonoid cocoa on measures of fatigue and glycaemic response. Methods. This was a randomised crossover participant blind exploratory study in 12 participants (2 male and 10 female) with MS-related fatigue (>4 on the Fatigue Severity Scale; FSS). After fasting overnight, participants consumed the high flavonoid cocoa drink (350 mg gallic acid equivalents {GAE}/g) or a low flavonoid cocoa control (120 mg GAE/g), consuming the alternative drink on the next visit. Fatigue was self-reported on a 100 mm visual analogue scale at 30-min time intervals for 2 h post cocoa consumption and every 2 h for the rest of the day. Fatigability was monitored using a 6 min walk test (6MWT) at the end of the visit (2 h), and activity monitors worn for 24 h commencing at 12 noon on the day of testing. The feasibility of performing the trial including outcome measures was documented. Results. A moderate effect was found in self-reported fatigue throughout the day in favour of the high flavonoid group (Cohen's d 0.32, 95% non-central t CI −0.57 to 1.20). Fatigability measures did not change. Participants consumed and enjoyed the cocoa, all participants completed the study and outcome measures were accepted. Conclusion. The results of this study support further trials to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of pure cocoa as a dietary supplement for fatigue in pwMS. Garvey R, Clegg M, Coe S, 'The acute effects of baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata) on satiety in healthy adults.' Nutrition and Health (2017) Abstract Background: The baobab fruit is high in both dietary fibre and polyphenols and therefore may increase satiety. The aim of the study was to measure the effects of baobab fruit extract on satiety. Methods: The study was conducted on 20 healthy participants. The study was a one day single blind crossover design. Participants were randomised to either a test smoothie consisting of 15g of baobab extract or a control smoothie without the addition of baobab. Subjective ratings of satiety were taken on visual analogue scales immediately pre consumption and then post consumption, and energy intake at a post ad libitum meal was recorded. Results: Subjective measures of hunger were reduced following the test smoothie compared to the control (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in calorie intake at an ad libitum meal. Conclusions: This research has positive implications for the use of baobab for reducing hunger, possibly having a positive effect on weight maintenance. Bycroft A, Coe S, 'The acute effect of a baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata) smoothie on cognitive function in healthy adults.' Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 76 (OCE1) (2017) pp.E16- Abstract Meeting abstractWebsite Almaski A, Thondre S, Lightowler H, Coe S, 'Determination of the polyphenol and antioxidant activity of different types and forms of millet' Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 76 (OCE1) (2017) Coe S, Ryan L, 'Impact of polyphenol-rich sources on acute postprandial glycaemia: a systematic review' Journal of Nutritional Science 5 (2016) Abstract Increasingly, evidence suggests a role for polyphenols in blood glucose control. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of polyphenol-rich sources in combination with carbohydrate sources on resulting postprandial glycaemic and insulin responses. A literature search was conducted using Medline, CINHAL and Web of Science databases. Selected studies included randomised controlled trials in which the association of polyphenol-containing food or beverage consumption with a carbohydrate source and effect on acute postprandial glycaemia and/or insulin was reported. A total of thirteen full articles were included in the review. Polyphenol sources included coffee, black tea, fruit juice, plant extracts, berries and different rye breads, and carbohydrate sources included bread, pancakes and simple sugars such as sucrose, glucose and fructose. Although glycaemic and insulin responses differed depending on the polyphenol-carbohydrate combination, overall, polyphenol sources were shown to reduce the peak and early-phase glycaemic response and maintain the glycaemic response in the later stages of digestion. To a lesser extent, polyphenol sources were also shown to reduce peak insulin response and sustain the insulin response, especially when consumed with bread. This review supports epidemiological data suggesting that polyphenols in foods and beverages may have a beneficial effect on reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the extent of this effect is variable depending on the polyphenol and carbohydrate source.Website Santos M, Coe S, 'The total polyphenol content of various commercial cocoa beverages, with and without the addition of cow’s milk' Coe S, Oni BT, Collett J, Clegg M, Dawes H, 'Increased carbohydrate and energy consumption in people with Multiple Sclerosis compared to healthy controls' Coe S, Ryan L, 'White bread enriched with polyphenol extracts shows no effect on glycemic response or satiety, yet may increase postprandial insulin economy in healthy participants' Nutrition Research 36 (2) (2015) pp.193-200 Extracts from different plant sources have been shown to modify starch digestion from carbohydrate-rich foods and lower resulting glycemia. It was hypothesized that extracts rich in polyphenols, added to white bread, would improve the glycemic response and insulin response and increase satiety in healthy participants. An in vitro dose-response analysis was performed to determine the optimal dose of a variety of extracts (baobab fruit extract, green tea extract, grape seed extract, and resveratrol) for reducing rapidly digestible starch in white bread. The 2 extracts with the greatest sugar reducing potential were then used for the human study in which 13 volunteers (9 female and 4 male) were recruited for a crossover trial of 3 different meals. On separate days, participants consumed a control white bread, white bread with green tea extract (0.4%), and white bread with baobab fruit extract (1.88%). Glycemic response, insulin response, and satiety were measured 3 hours postprandially. Although enriched breads did not reduce glycemic response or hunger, white bread with added baobab fruit extract significantly (P < .05) reduced the total (0-180 minutes) and segmental insulin area under the curve at 0 to 90, 0 to 120, and 0 to 150 minutes, and therefore reduced the amount of insulin needed for a given blood glucose response. This preliminary research suggests that there is potential for baobab fruit extract added into white bread to improve insulin economy in healthy adults. Coe S, Ryan L, 'Investigation of polyphenol synergism for reducing sugar release from white bread' Coe S, Fraser A, Ryan L, 'Polyphenol Bioaccessibility and Sugar Reducing Capacity of Black, Green, and White Teas' International Journal of Food Science 2013 (2013) pp.1-6 Abstract Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a widely consumed beverage and recognised for its potential enhancing effect on human health due to its rich polyphenol content. While a number of studies have investigated the quantity and type of polyphenols present in different tea samples, no study has reported the potential effect of digestive enzymes on the availability of tea polyphenols for human absorption or the subsequent impact on glycaemic response. The objectives of the present study were to assess the total polyphenol content of different teas, to assess the bioaccessibility of polyphenols in whole and bagged teas, and to determine the effect of black, white, and green tea infusions on sugar release. All of the teas were a significant source of polyphenols (10–116 mg Gallic acid equivalents/g). There was an overall increase in the release of polyphenols from both the bagged and the whole teas following in vitro digestion. Bagged green tea significantly (P<0.05) reduced rapidly digestible starch from white bread samples compared to control and black and white bagged teas. The present study confirms that tea is a rich source of polyphenols and highlights the potential benefits it may have on modulating glycaemic response in humans.Website Coe SA, Clegg M, Armengol M, Ryan L, 'The polyphenol-rich baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata L.) reduces starch digestion and glycemic response in humans' Nutrition Research 33 (11) (2013) pp.888-896 Abstract The baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata L.) is found throughout regions of Africa and is becoming increasingly recognized for its high nutrient and polyphenol content. Polyphenols have been beneficial for their effects on reducing the glycemic response (GR) and for improving various other metabolic parameters. Based on previous research, it was hypothesized that the baobab fruit extract would reduce starch digestion in vitro and would show potential for reducing the GR and for increasing satiety and diet-induced thermogenesis in humans. Six extracts of baobab from 6 different locations in Africa were measured for their antioxidant and polyphenol content using the ferric ion–reducing antioxidant power and the Folin-Ciocalteu methods, respectively. Baobab extract was baked into white bread at different doses to determine the optimal dose for reducing starch breakdown and sugar release from white bread after an in vitro digestion procedure. In vivo, baobab extract was consumed in solution at both a low-dose (18.5 g) and a high-dose (37 g) aqueous drink in 250 mL of water along with white bread, and resulting GR, satiety, and postprandial energy expenditure were measured. All extracts in this study were shown to be good sources of polyphenols. Baobab fruit extract added to white bread at 1.88 % significantly (P < .05) reduced rapidly digestible starch from white bread samples. In vivo, the baobab fruit extract at both low and high doses significantly (P < .05) reduced GR, although there was no significant effect on satiety or on energy expenditure.Website Coe S, Ryan L, 'Sugar release from various starch rich foods with added polyphenol extracts' Coe S, Ryan L, 'Polyphenol content and in vitro bioaccessibility of six baobab fruit extracts' Tektonidis TG, Esser P, Coe S, Maddock J, Buchanan S, Mavrommati F, Schott JM, Izadi H, Richards M, Dawes H, 'DIET QUALITY IN LATE MIDLIFE IS ASSOCIATED WITH FASTER WALKING SPEED IN LATER LIFE IN WOMEN, BUT NOT MEN: FINDINGS FROM A BRITISH BIRTH COHORT' 38 (S1) (2019) pp.S316-S317 Almaski A, Coe S, Lightowler H, Thondre S, 'Sensory evaluation of polyphenol-rich millet-based muffins and their effect on in vitro starch digestion' 76 (OCE4) (2017) pp.E227- Soleymani Majd N, Coe S, Thondre S and Lightowler H, 'Determination of the antioxidant activity and polyphenol content of different types of Rhus coriaria Linn (sumac) from different regions' Nutrition in vulnerable groups, neurological and autoimmune conditions, flavonoids, polyphenols, cognitive function, nutritioin in children and young people, large nutrition cohorts Membership of professional bodies Memberships of Professional Bodies Registered Nutritionist of the Association for Nutrition Member of the Nutrition Society Twitter: @Dr_ShellyC	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369975
__label__cc	0.506107	0.493893	Have we made progress on achievement gaps? Looking at evidence from the new NAEP results Brown Center Chalkboard Michael Hansen, Elizabeth Mann Levesque, Diana Quintero, and Jon Valant Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Michael Hansen The Herman and George R. Brown Chair and Director - Brown Center on Education Policy Senior Fellow - Governance Studies Twitter DrMikeHansen Elizabeth Mann Levesque Nonresident Fellow - Governance Studies, Brown Center on Education Policy Twitter elizkmann Diana Quintero Research Analyst - Governance Studies, Brown Center on Education Policy Jon Valant Fellow - Governance Studies, Brown Center on Education Policy Twitter @JonValant Last week, the National Assessment Governing Board and National Center for Education Statistics released results from the 2017 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP). Often referred to as “the Nation’s Report Card,” these results provide a bi-annual barometer on how states and the country as a whole are performing in the classroom. This year’s results are particularly noteworthy because they are from the final NAEP administered before implementation of the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB). In this sense, these results reflect a boundary in the timeline of education policy, demarcating the end of the NCLB era and the beginning of the ESSA era. The release itself and the early commentary on the results so far has largely highlighted the overall flat trend lines among the nation’s schoolchildren. Though the early NCLB era did see some improvements in student achievement, it appears that this progress has largely stalled during the latter half of the period. Moreover, a dip in performance in the 2015 assessment has persisted in the current results, suggesting it was no statistical anomaly. Racial achievement gaps continue gradual decline, income-based gaps static Though the failure to make overall progress in recent years is disappointing, there are some positive trends with respect to achievement gaps. Racial and ethnic achievement gaps have been on a gradual, and at times bumpy, decline since the 1970s. The current results indicate that trend has continued, as shown in Figures 1 and 2 below. Combining the math and reading scores in the current NAEP results, we see that the white-black achievement gap is down 0.15 standard deviations in fourth grade and 0.11 standard deviations in eighth grade since 2003, the first NCLB-era assessment. The white-Hispanic gap is down 0.15 and 0.20 standard deviations in fourth and eighth grades, respectively, over the same period. Based on the sizes of the gaps in 2003, these represent reductions of 13-25 percent. For interpretation’s sake, students in late elementary grades grow at a rate of around 0.3-0.5 standard deviations per year (although this varies across tested grades and subjects). Reducing the achievement gap by 0.2 standard deviations could be loosely interpreted as reducing the gap by about a half-year of typical academic instruction. In contrast to the improvement in racial and ethnic achievement gaps, however, achievement gaps based on students’ eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch—our best proxy for poverty in the NAEP data—do not show much progress. The free and reduced-price lunch (FRPL) gaps have dropped by just 0.03 and 0.02 standard deviations in fourth and eighth grade, respectively, since 2003. Part of the slow progress on this measure is likely attributable to the Great Recession, which coincided with small increases in the FRPL gap for several rounds of NAEP assessments across both grades. New evidence of the benefits of arts education Brian Kisida and Daniel H. Bowen How the quality of school lunch affects students’ academic performance Michael L. Anderson, Justin Gallagher, and Elizabeth Ramirez Ritchie How our education system undermines gender equity Joseph Cimpian Further, income-based gaps are a complex issue. The FRPL gaps we report here mask important variation that can occur within groups of FRPL-eligible and FRPL-ineligible students. Students in deeply impoverished households may have little in common with other students who come from lower-middle-class households that could also be eligible for the program. Similarly, students just above the income eligibility threshold differ in many ways from wealthy students. In fact, trends in income gaps can differ based on how groups of students are defined. Sean Reardon has found steadily increasing income-based achievement gaps over the last five decades when comparing achievement from students in the 90th versus 10th percentile of household income (a truer wealthy-poor comparison). Reardon’s findings might help to explain the growing gap between the highest and lowest performers (regardless of income) on the two most recent rounds of the NAEP, during a period of growing wealth and income inequality in the U.S. Thus, even though the FRPL gaps we see appear generally static over this period, other distributional shifts related to household income—and corresponding achievement gaps—could exist outside of NAEP’s view. States make uneven progress on gaps The maps below provide a snapshot of the size of different achievement gaps across states, based on the 2017 NAEP results. From here on, we focus on eighth graders for brevity, with trends among fourth graders generally similar. From top to bottom, the maps correspond to FRPL achievement gaps, white-black achievement gaps, and white-Hispanic achievement gaps. Darker shades of blue represent larger achievement gaps. States shaded in gray had insufficient data to report a gap. Click to see a full-size version. A few patterns are evident in these maps. Consistent with Figure 2, white-Hispanic gaps appear smaller than white-black and income-based gaps. Many more states have large white-black gaps (>0.8 standard deviations) than either of the other types of gaps. In addition, it appears that states with relatively small income-based gaps tend to have relatively small white-black and white-Hispanic gaps. Interestingly, patterns in achievement gaps across states generally elude regional classification. It does not appear that specific regions of the country are doing particularly well while other regions lag behind, a pattern often seen when looking at overall achievement levels on the NAEP. Nor does it appear that states with high per-pupil spending or Common Core implementation, for example, are doing noticeably better than their counterparts. These maps suggest that local and state policies and conditions—including, for example, within-state wealth and income gaps—could help to define the size of these gaps. Some states have made large strides in narrowing these gaps since 2003, while gaps in other states have worsened substantially. Figures 4 through 6 show state-level progress in closing eighth-grade achievement gaps since 2003. Negative numbers indicate progress in closing a gap. Examining these figures, we see that a large majority of states have made progress on closing race- or ethnicity-based achievement gaps. This is particularly true for white-Hispanic gaps, with 13 states having reduced their gaps by more than 0.2 standard deviations. However, consistent with the national trends, fewer states have made improvements in closing income-based (FRPL) achievement gaps. Fewer than half of all states have made any detectable progress on closing this gap since 2003. Eight states saw this gap increase by 0.1 standard deviations or more. Large gaps remain In spite of the positive trends on race-based gaps that have continued in the 2017 NAEP assessment, there is still far too much daylight between different groups of students. The current national achievement gaps between groups—ranging from 0.6-0.8 standard deviations in Figures 1 and 2—represent differences of roughly one-and-a-half years of normal academic progress. Unless we rapidly increase the rates at which we close our race-, ethnicity-, and income-based gaps, unequal access to education and the consequences of this inequality will affect students today as well as subsequent generations. The Brown Center Chalkboard launched in January 2013 as a weekly series of new analyses of policy, research, and practice relevant to U.S. education. In July 2015, the Chalkboard was re-launched as a Brookings blog in order to offer more frequent, timely, and diverse content. Contributors to both the original paper series and current blog are committed to bringing evidence to bear on the debates around education policy in America. Read papers in the original Brown Center Chalkboard series »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369976
__label__wiki	0.526589	0.526589	distinctive sacred art and gifts Featured Artists & Studios Art For The Church Jewelry & Pendants Prayer Devotionals Mary / Madonna Marriage & Matrimony Reconciliation Gifts Jubilee & Profession of Vows Featured & Seasonal Home / News / A faith connection on Cuba’s slow but emerging lane of technology A faith connection on Cuba’s slow but emerging lane of technology posted by Creator Mundi By Rhina Guidos Havana (CNS) — It’s a scene all too familiar in the U.S., but not one you’d expect in Cuba: a group of schoolgirls cupping their cellphones with their hands, protecting them from the glare of the tropical sun. Most are looking at pictures or listening to music downloaded on the phone’s memory card. Few can access the Internet using their phones. A group of schoolgirls cup their cellphones with their hands to protect from the sun’s glare in Cuba. While few Cubans have access to the latest gadgets, Catholics have long used technology in various forms to transmit the faith. (CNS photo/ Rhina Guidos) Internet is not illegal in Cuba, but it’s regulated, it’s not easy to get and it’s too expensive for the average Cuban to afford (sometimes an hour can cost as much as a quarter or half of a monthly paycheck). Estimates of Internet connectivity vary: some say 5 percent of the island’s 11 million inhabitants have Internet access, others say 25 percent. Yet cellphones, lately smartphones and even tablets, are not an uncommon sight. Some have been brought in by relatives abroad eager to communicate regularly with family on the island. But younger Cubans eager to communicate with the rest of the world are finding ways to put more than the devices’ telephone ability to use. Those eager enough to connect to the world outside of Cuba can find their way toward Internet at hotels that offer free Wi-Fi or other tourist-friendly establishments that sometimes have easy-to-hack passwords. In Catholic circles, technology, even without the Internet, has long been used on the island as a way to transmit the faith. Though they may not always be able to access online content, some Catholics admit downloading and sharing the Bible, versions of the Liturgy of the Hours — a set of prayers also known as the Divine Office — and other religious content using memory cards that can be inserted into cellphones, desktops or TV sets. Using memory cards, some Catholic Cubans have access to the Bible on cellphones, or the Liturgy of the Hours, to help them maintain a life of prayer throughout the day. (CNS photo/Rhina Guidos) Some say that “for a price,” in other words, on the black market, they have purchased and downloaded movies such as the “Son of God” movie and the “Catholicism” video series by Father Robert Barron on a thumb drive. They plug the thumb drives (Read More) Source:: https://cnsblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/a-faith-connection-on-cubas-slow-but-emerging-lane-of-technology/ Posted by Creator Mundi in News Modern Madonna with Christ Child $298.90 $227.00 Baroque Angel with Violin $227.00 $175.00 Christ the High Priest Crucifix $3,700.00 $3,540.00 Madonna von Ravensburg or Our Lady of Refuge Statue Color $1,495.00 Trust In Me Cross $49.00 $32.95 Madonna von Ravensburg or Our Lady of Refuge Statue $1,595.00 Catholic \| Christian \| Anglican \| Baptist \| Ecumenical \| Episcopal \| Lutheran \| Methodist \| Presbyterian \| Mennonite \| Evangelical \| Non-Denominational \| Quaker Sign up for our email promotions! Non-Profit Sign Up Pricing, Shipping & Returns Copyright © 2019 Creator Mundi. All rights reserved. HOME // TERMS OF SERVICE // PRIVACY POLICY // DISCLAIMER// FAQS// CONTACT US Reproduction of any portion of the artwork in the Creator Mundi Collection is prohibited except by written permission. All items and images are protected by copyright law.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369985
__label__cc	0.556946	0.443054	Learn How British Designer Enjoys Life in Motovun The Istria Times Sinke February 08, 2019 - 13:52 There are many people that fell in love with Croatia so much that they decide to settle permanently in the country or just buy a local residence to have it as an option. One such individual is Ben Wilson, a British designer who made his new home in Istrian Town of Motovun. As an expert in architecture and interior arrangement, he turned an old 18th century customs office into a luxurious villa. It took three years for renovations to be completed, but the final result is a residence that fully embraces what life in beautiful Istria is imagined to be. Having its own outdoor pool and private garden with redolent plants, Villa Angelo is one of the places you want to be in Croatia. “I decided to arrange the house with warm minimalism that will respect authentic style prevalent in Istria,” British Designer explained to Croatia Times source. “I imagined that renovated Villa Angelo would actually underline the beauty of initial structure and lead to space that is very relaxing. That is why I used local materials, such as Istrian limestone. Most of the floors in the residence are made from it.” The luxurious house has 250 square meters in size and has three bedrooms, two bathroom chambers, kitchen, terrace and lodge. The large living room serves as the central point, and has been arranged in combination of Italian and Istrian styles. Next to an open fireplace that adds charm in the winter months, visitors of Villa Angelo can explore immediate outdoors through large French windows. Ben has also noted that kitchen quarter is entirely made of Istrian stone, meaning it is rustic and inviting to full extents of the words. In surroundings such as these, cooking is a pleasure. But of course, the outdoor pool steals the show. It was made in agreement with local Conservator Office as its install point was very close to building’s historical foundations. “Its construction is a piece of architectural brilliance,” Wilson explained, adding that love for Istria is actually a family feature. “My father was visiting Motovun in late seventies and even founded an organization that was gathering art publishers from around the world. He was the first to love Istria and bought a house here in which we were spending our family vacations. I have inherited his passion about this place and in a way continue his work.” In addition to Villa Angelo, this talented English designer also bought the neighboring Villa Garbizza. Both are available to become your homes-away-from-home in Motovun. Just visit their official website and organize yourself a luxurious stay in Croatia. Photo: Vanja & Samantha Smilovic, Lorna Kijurko, www.moon-lights.eu Tagged by: British Designer, Croatia, Motovun, Villa Angelo Your email address will not be published. (required) Allowed HTML tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Five Unknown Facts about Croatia Although Croatia is quite famous on global scale, a lot of the country’s features are quite unknown to general public.… Watch Promotional Video about Croatian EU Presidency With arrival of New Year, Croatia took a very important role in European Union. The country is now presiding over… Meet Sea Horses Below Adriatic Seas Sea horses are not an uncommon sight in Adriatic waters. These unique creatures look charmingly odd, as if being visitors… Thrill With Young Alkar from Sinj Sinjska Alka is an annual equestrian competition occurring every August in Croatian town of Sinj. The event celebrates local victory… Nine Great Places for Eating Strukli In love with strukli? This Croatian dish is usually associated with Zagorje region that neighbors Zagreb. Of course, this means…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369988
__label__cc	0.517077	0.482923	Child Time-Sharing Ready to Do What It Takes to Reach a Favorable Resolve for Your Case Same-Sex Marriages in Florida Need Help Having Your Marriage Recognized? Call an Experienced Clearwater Family Lawyer Florida has historically had a very difficult history with same-sex marriages. Same-sex marriage was banned in 1977, and recognition of same-sex marriage was prohibited in 1997. Thankfully, in 2015 the Supreme Court ruled that bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional, and now same-sex couples in Florida have the right to marriage that they were so long denied. While the law has finally made this a legally binding union, certain groups have still tried to deny queer couples their marriage rights. If your marriage has been discriminated against, call Connie R. Stephens, P.A. today. For help defending your rights as a queer married couple in Florida, call Clearwater family law attorney Connie R. Stephens at (727) 205-0770. Requirements for Same-Sex Marriage in Florida You will want to be sure that your marriage went through all the proper channels to ensure that you have solid grounds to fight anyone who attempts to deny your marriage rights. The requirements for a same-sex couple to get married are no different than anyone else. To get married in Florida you must: Present two forms of identification Wait three days for the marriage license to take effect or complete a premarital course with an official registered with the Clerk of the Circuit Court If you have followed the proper procedures, there should be no legal reason for someone to deny you benefits and rights as a married couple. We Handle All Matters Related to Same-Sex Marriage Whether you need to have your rights protected, or have decided to divorce, the Clearwater family law attorney of Connie R. Stephens, P.A. can provide you with dedicated, aggressive legal counsel. Contact us today at (727) 205-0770 and tell us about your legal issue! Read Their Testimonials “ You need someone like Connie to fight for you.” “I would highly recommend this attorney to anyone.” “ I could not have had a better experience. ” Contact Our Office Today! Connie R. Stephens, P.A. Clearwater Family Law Attorney	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369991
__label__wiki	0.771881	0.771881	Understand how you can know God personally. Everything you wanted to know about the Christian faith. A New Reason to Live Our Daily Lives Are Shaped By Our Beliefs. What Is The Next Step You Want To Take On Your Spiritual Journey? A collection of courses and events organised by Cru Singapore. The Significance Project A discipleship course that incorporates life-coaching methods along with facilitators and personal peer coaches in order to help you to discover your personal mission. FamilyLife provides transferrable, biblically-based help for you at every stage of your marriage and family life. Understand evangelism and strategies to help share your faith story. Digital Ministry At Cru, we've seen firsthand how digital tools can be used for advancing the Great Commission. Digital allows access to places and people that have never been reachable before, and we want you to be a part of reaching people with the gospel. Musicians & Artists Bringing the unchanging Gospel to a changing generation. Consider how your passion, gifts and vision might align with ours so that we might partner together to reach the world... Imagine a trip that could change cities, countries and continents around the globe while also forever transforming your life - Missions with Cru will do just that. From the National Director LiveSg Stories Here you can find out how to give financially through various ways. Our commitment to donors, and a list of FAQs. Cru Singapore's milestones through the years. Disrupting Missions for Good An Evangelism Tool You Already Have Use your own story to naturally communicate how to become a Christian. Sarah Martin Cheeia Lo loved telling her story. But she wasn't ready to recount it before 300 relatives at a family reunion. "I'm the first generation to go to college, so my dad wanted me to talk about college life to encourage my cousins and younger siblings to go," Cheeia says, whose family originates from Laos and Thailand. Summarizing her experiences had to include her most significant one: Cheeia had accepted Christ her freshman year. "Before this, I had never thought of sharing [about Christ] with my family because I thought they wouldn't understand," she says. After praying about it, she decided to tell her testimony -- the story of how she came to know Jesus. Even though Cheeia sensed God's direction, she still struggled: "I was really afraid. Then I came upon Jeremiah 1:7,8 and it was like God was talking to me, saying, Don't be afraid. I'll give you the words to say." Those words ran through her head as she stood before her relatives, both young and old, and began to talk. Whether it's the latest movie playing at the Cineplex, a favorite childhood book or that ridiculous tale your grandpa swears is true, an engaging story draws us closer together regardless of our age, experience or culture. As believers, each of us, like Cheeia, has our own story: the story of how we met Jesus. When combined with our desire to tell others about Him, we have a powerful, versatile and meaningful way to connect others with the very heart of God. Oliver Marin, a Cru staff member in Panama, teaches his students on campus how to communicate the gospel through their personal stories. "I believe that people everywhere are really hungry to hear what is happening in the lives of others," Oliver says. "You can use your personal testimony as a tool to put the seed of questions in the minds of people who are really seeking answers for their lives." But how do we get from an impromptu, and sometimes lengthy, life story to an effective testimony of the difference God has made? Step 1: Consider Your Own Journey Quina Parchment, a freshman at the University of South Florida, learned about how to prepare her story while on a summer mission trip. The insight she gained from the training opened her eyes to the power of her own experience. Quina thought her story of growing up in a religious home and living a "good" life seemed an unexciting way to tell others about Christ. "I thought that a testimony had to be this amazing, movie-type story. That was my biggest misconception," Quina says. A Cru staff member helped Quina break her story down into 3 areas. "I think that if she didn't give me some understanding of what to include in the testimony, I probably wouldn't have keyed into the important aspects," she says. Instead of just telling her whole life story, she began by intentionally piecing together her life before knowing Christ the gospel message and how her life has changed since then. Quina also learned from her training to keep it real: "It helped me be able to relate. I would have forgotten to let people know I was human, too." During one conversation with her roommate, Quina saw similarities in their childhoods. Connecting with that common ground, she told her testimony, including an honest account about how her life had changed and areas in which she still struggled, like perfectionism and failing to live up to others' expectations. "She was able to comprehend it and understand that struggle," says Quina. Step 2: Prepare Telling our story to another person involves more than recounting an experience. Preparation is just as important as the content that is included. In the book Lifestyle Evangelism, Joe Aldrich writes, "A carefully thought-through presentation communicates to the listener that the message is important and worthy of his attention." Hyatt Corporation executive Scott Walker found that writing out his thoughts, rehearsing the words and asking for input from others resulted in an adaptable resource he uses to effectively tell others about Christ. "It really does help to put it to paper. It's coming from the heart, but you have something that you don't fumble over," he says. "I was finding out more about myself, which led me to feel more comfortable with it." Step 3: Adapt to the Situation Repeatedly practicing a brief presentation and becoming more familiar with our story also allows a conversation about Christ to occur whether we have 5 minutes or half an hour. "I found out how easy it was to take pieces that are applicable as opposed to going through beginning to end," Scott says. Whether with strangers at a campus outreach, a neighbor across the fence, or frequenters of our favorite coffeehouse, our stories can fit into the natural dialogue we already have with others. And telling our stories can pave the way for someone else's story to begin. What Happened to Cheeia It was with that hope that Cheeia Lo bravely stood in front of multiple generations of her family, ready to tell them about Jesus. After addressing some common expectations of life on campus, she explained how Christ had made a huge difference in her life, taking away suicidal thoughts and helping her deal with her anger. At first, a cousin was upset over her talking about God. Then, her younger brother stood up in her defense. He expressed a desire to receive Christ and encouraged others to do the same. Cheeia used her computer to download the JESUS film in Hmong, her family's native language, and through the film and other conversations, 37 members of her family indicated decisions to accept Christ. Although she has since experienced some isolation and misunderstanding from her father, Cheeia doesn't regret what happened and is hopeful for the future. Regardless of the setting or the outcome, God uses our personal testimonies in the lives of others around us. He might use it to plant seeds of hope, answer questions about spirituality or bring a person to the point of making a decision. He is the ultimate reason why a good story is worth telling. Prepare your personal testimony, using this simple worksheet. Evangelism Without a Bullhorn Prayer, Care and Share Latest Stories in Sharing the Gospel Meet Singapore's digital strategists at the forefront of digital revolution in global missions Why it Pays to be Absolute about Truth Even when everyone else is absolutely sure it doesn’t exist! The idea of absolute truth has fallen on hard times. Claiming something is really true is not only unpopular, it is often considered foolish, arrogant, and even immoral. In such a hostile climate, many Christians are hesitant to pay the cultural price for clinging to the concept of absolute truth. Community 2:8 (Evangelistic Community) Our incredibly high ratio of exposures to involved new believers has left me longing for our evangelistic approaches to be not only successful, but also effective. From LiveSg	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369992
__label__cc	0.537605	0.462395	Cumbria Tourism publishes latest ‘Dogs Love Cumbria’ guide As more people choose to bring their dogs with them while taking a break in Cumbria,we have published our latest guide to help owners plan a relaxing getaway with their faithful friends. Our most recent Visitor Survey found that more and more people are enquiring about friendly breaks for them and their canine companions, prompting the organisation to help dog owners make their planning as easy as possible. The research found that 15% of day-visitors to Cumbria brought a dog or dogs with them, rising to 17% for staying visitors. That figure increased to 20% for those visiting The Lake District National Park, with a further rise to a huge 25% for visitors to Allerdale specifically – no surprise, given Keswick’s status as Cumbria’s most dog-friendly town. Tourism in Cumbria generated £3 billion for the county’s economy last year, boosted by the recent World Heritage Site status being awarded to The Lake District by UNESCO. The handy Dogs Love Cumbria guide is completely dedicated to The Lake District, Cumbria’s dog-friendly accommodation and attractions. Here are our top five picks to help visitors and their dogs enjoy their next memorable trip, here in what we like to call “The Canine Capital” of the UK: Attractions welcome hounds to their grounds: Historic buildings and gardens including Lowther Castle, Holker Hall and Fell Foot Park – just to name a few, all welcome dogs. Indoors, a warm welcome awaits them at the Lakeland Motor Museum, where they – along with their awe-inspired owners, can gaze at the collection of more than 3,000 vehicles and artefacts. From road to rail, dogs are also welcome on the Ravenglass & Eskdale and Lakeside & Haverthwaite railways. In addition, dogs are welcome onboard at Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Windermere Lake Cruises, as well as at the Coniston Boating Centre. Walking routes are also available for dogs when they disem”bark”. 100+ miles of coastline to enjoy: Dogs are welcome* along more than 100 miles of the Cumbrian coast, which boasts 29 beaches. Our top pick is Silecroft beach, where there are no seasonal dog restrictions in place; and where sand & shingle stretch as far as the eye can see. Dog-friendly accommodation: Visitors who want to bring their dogs along for a break certainly aren’t short of options when it comes to searching for dog-friendly accommodation. From hotels to hobbit holes, to self-catering cottages and camping pitches, dogs are warmly welcomed right across The Lake District, Cumbria. Just check before you book. Time to explore the fells and forests: Walla Crag and the Great Wood near Keswick is highly recommended for visitors and their dogs, with an unforgettable view of Derwent Water for those who complete the five-mile route. For those pets who fancy a little less climbing and a bit more exploring, Grizedale and Whinlatter Forests are also both a must-see, boasting several waymarked trail routes. Catbells is another popular choice. Keswick: Cumbria’s most ‘Dog Friendly’ Town: While dogs are widely welcomed across the county as a whole, dog owners may want to specifically drop in at Keswick – a previous winner of the UK’s ‘Dog-Friendly Town’ category in The Kennel Club’s ‘Open for Dogs’ awards. In addition, dogs are welcome in pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels county-wide; many of which feature dedicated spaces, rooms and eating areas for your companion. Further details of attractions and locations which welcome dogs and their owners are in the Dogs Love Cumbria guide, which is available from the county’s dog clubs, vets’ surgeries, dog-friendly attractions and food & drink outlets. You can also download a copy here. Contact The PR Team on 01539 822222 or pressoffice@cumbriatourism.org	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1369995
__label__wiki	0.596643	0.596643	Beach Cities Health District unveils revised,… Beach Cities Health District unveils revised, smaller campus plans with rooftop gardens The revised master plan for the Beach Cities’ Health District Healthy Living Campus reduces the overall footprint of the development and adds green space. (Jan. 2019 rendering courtesy of BCHD) By Kirsten Farmer \| kfarmer@scng.com \| The Beach Reporter The proposed Healthy Living Campus project coming to Redondo Beach hit a milestone Wednesday night, Jan. 22. After postponing the project for almost a year, the Beach Cities Health District unveiled a revised master plan for its 11-acre campus between Prospect Avenue, Flagler Lane and Beryl Street in Redondo Beach. The first redevelopment plans for the site and 63-year-old former hospital building were presented in 2017. Those plans were met with concerns from the community about potential traffic impacts, building heights, integration with the surrounding area, broad community benefits, intergenerational programming and more green space. In January 2018, BCHD pressed pause on getting city approval and instead, listened to consultants and the community to make revisions. “We’ve been working with the community for the last year to take a broader view of our Healthy Living Campus,” said CEO Tom Bakaly in a phone interview Jan. 23. “What we heard was people wanted it to be intergenerational … a sense of place where the community could connect and be connected to the neighborhood … a place where we could showcase our center of excellence program that we have around community health.” The re-imagined plan, which will downsize the site from its current 705,549 square feet to 608,339 square feet, took into account more than 1,000 comments from 60 community meetings. It incorporates the following changes from the original plan: 4-storied buildings instead of 6-7 story buildings Nixing a planned parking structure from the Flagler lot An increase in active green space, including the addition of rooftop gardens A decrease in the total number of assisted living units from 460 to 420 (60 of those are already onsite memory care units at Silverado) The addition of a community wellness pavilion The removal of campus access from Diamond Street An overhead view of the revised master plan for the Beach Cities’ Health District Healthy Living Campus. In addition to increasing the amount of green space, the plan calls for an decrease in the number of assisted living units from 460 to 420. RCFE on the rendering stands for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. (Jan. 2019 rendering courtesy of BCHD) The new plan will also include a modernized center for health and fitness, 420 residential care units for seniors, a community presentation hall as well as flexible meeting spaces, a demonstration kitchen, rooftop gathering spaces and a cafe. Bakaly said the proposed, reworked master plan presented Wednesday accomplishes the goals raised in the public outreach process and more, including mitigating impacts such as traffic. “It’s a master plan that really looks at what the campus could be for the next several years,” he said. “Over the next few months, the board will decide whether this is a master plan that they want to move forward with and begin the Environmental Impact Review process.” The community will be invited to give input on the fresh design concept at open houses slated for March, according to BCHD officials. The next board meeting to consider initiating that EIR process will be March 27. For more information, visit bchd.org/healthylivingcampus. Kirsten Farmer Kirsten Farmer covers the coastal communities of the South Bay for The Beach Reporter and the Daily Breeze. She previously covered education for The Killeen Daily Herald in Central Texas and worked as a freelancer covering international travel for several publications. Kirsten is an alumna of the Cal State Long Beach Journalism and Film Departments and has also worked on several documentaries, including a project in Marrakech, Morocco. She enjoys backpacking adventures to foreign lands, beach days trying to catch waves in her native Southern California and dancing like a fool whenever possible. Follow Kirsten Farmer @BeachedFarmer More in Uncategorized The rise and fall of the King of California Here’s why the Forest Service is no longer hosting a bald eagle count LAX among 3 U.S. airports to check passengers for a deadly Chinese coronavirus	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370000
__label__wiki	0.910982	0.910982	Eddie Nketiah’s late goal helps Arsenal… Eddie Nketiah’s late goal helps Arsenal edge Bayern Munich in International Champions Cup opener Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, right, celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute of their International Champions Cup match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. Arsenal won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) By Damian Calhoun \| dcalhoun@scng.com \| Daily Breeze PUBLISHED: July 17, 2019 at 10:35 pm \| UPDATED: July 18, 2019 at 8:20 am Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso (24) tries to recover the ball during the first half of an International Champions Cup match against Arsenal at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago AlcA!ntara (6) battles Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil (10) during the first half of an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich midfielder Daniels Ontuzans (40) brings the ball down the pitch against Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos (5) during the first half of an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich defender David Alaba (27) takes on Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles (15) during the first half of an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (14) headers the ball against a Bayern Munich defender during the first half of an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech (1) makes a jumping save against Bayern Munich during the first half of an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich defender Jérôme Boateng (17) headers the ball against Bayern Munich during the first half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) An Arsenal fan tries to get the attention of players prior to the start of an International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal striker Tyreece John-Jules, left, reacts after missing a shot on goal against Bayern Munich during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Goalkeeper Bernd Leno of Arsenal (L) makes a save from a shot by Daniels Ontuzans of Bayern Munich (R) during their International Champions Cup football match at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP) (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, second from left, scores on a header against Arsenal during the second half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, right, celebrates his goal with Leon Goretzka during the second half of an International Champions Cup soccer match against Arsenal on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, right, takes a shot on goal next to Bayern Munich’s Jonas Kehl during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, right, stop a shot on goal by Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, center, as Jonas Kehl defends during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso, left, heads the ball next to Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil leaps over the ball during the first half of the team’s International Champions Cup soccer match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, left, is defended by Bayern Munich’s David Alaba during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal’s Joe Willock, left, is defended by Bayern Munich’s Ryan Johansson during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, left, smiles next to teammate Thomas Mueller before the team’s International Champions Cup soccer match against Arsenal on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller, left, shakes hands with Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil before an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, right, defends against Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Bayern Munich’ Thomas Mueller, left, is defended by Arsenal’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the first half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette (9) takes a shot on goal against Bayern Munich during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal fans react to players entering a stadium tunnel prior to the start of an International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette (9) moves the ball past a Bayern Munich defender during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich defender Louis Poznanski reacts after scoring an own goal for Arsenal during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (14) looks for an open man against Bayern Munich during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels, center, headers the ball away from Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, right, during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Bayern Munich midfielder Angelo Stiller ,left, takes down Arsenal striker Reiss Nelson (right) during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah (left) fights off Bayern Munich defender Niklas Süle (4) during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah (30) scores against Bayern Munich during the second half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, third from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Bayern Munich during the second half of an International Champions Cup soccer match Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, right, reacts after scoring the winning goal against Bayern Munich during the second half an International Champions Cup match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) Arsenal starters pose for a portrait prior to the start of an International Champions Cup match against Bayern Munich at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Wednesday July 17, 2019. Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr, Contributing Photographer) CARSON — It might be the early days of preseason play for Arsenal and Bayern Munich, but a sellout crowd saw a glimpse of what makes both teams special. In the 89th minute, 20-year-old Eddie Nketiah, who entered the game as a substitute in the 81st minute, scored the winning goal, lifting Arsenal to a 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich in an International Champions Cup opener played in front of 26,704 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Nketiah replaced Alexandre Lacazette after a solid performance by the starting 11 for Arsenal’s Unai Emery. “I didn’t come on for long,” Nketiah told Arsenal.com. “I just wanted to make an impact and do well. Luckily, I was in the right place at the right time. “I just made sure I was in a good position, a central position and yeah it came to me and I made sure to put it away.” Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who went 80 minutes after giving the coaching staff a scare when he went down with an injury during Tuesday’s training session, looked his usual dangerous self, working into threatening spots all night. Aubameyang helped Arsenal open the scoring in the 49th minute as his cross from deep inside the attacking third was deflected into the goal by Bayern Munich defender Louis Poznanski in the 49th minute. Bayern Munich had the luxury of bringing on Robert Lewandowski as a second-half sub and in the 69th minute, he produced, scoring on a header to tie the score at 1-1. In the 80th minute, with the game wide open, Serge Gnarby let loose a blast from approximately 22 yards out that forced Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to come up with a finger-tip save. That set the stage for Nketiah, who had the Arsenal fans in the stadium chanting his name. Nketiah has been seldom-used for Arsenal. He made just three appearances during the 2017-18 season and five during the 2018-19 season, but he was selected as the player of the game for his game-winning goal on Wednesday. “We have the responsibility with the young players to give them chances,” Arsenal coach Unai Emery said. “Some players will be with us in the season, each minute they show their performance against big players. “For example, the one-to-one Nketiah against (Niklas) Sule, was encouraging. Will I rely more on them? It depends on their performance. Our responsibility in this club for the history, present and future is to give young players a chance. If they deserve minutes, they’ll get minutes.” LAFC coach Bob Bradley likes what he sees as team opens training camp Report: Galaxy finalizes deal to sign Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez LAFC adds Dutch goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer, loses Tyler Miller MLS SuperDraft: Galaxy picks Akron defender Tom Smart in 2nd round MLS SuperDraft: LAFC takes Marshall goalkeeper Paulo Pita in 1st round Bayern Munich’s clearest chance in the first half was turned away by Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who was quick enough to get his right hand out to stop a Thomas Muller shot from point-blank range in the 32nd minute. In the 38th minute, Aubameyang brought the crowd to its feet on a counter-attack, galloping through the Bayern Munich defense, eventually setting the ball out to Mesut Ozil, but his shot was handled by Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich made wholesale changes for the second half, with defender Benjamin Pavard and Lewandowski among the most notable. “We saw an entertaining game with a lot of dynamism and pace,” Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac said. “Unfortunately, the result didn’t go our way, but I liked what I saw from the team offensively.” The game was the second in the preseason for Arsenal, having defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Monday. Great one-two play to set up the goal for Nketiah! Arsenal up 2-1 #ICC2019 pic.twitter.com/NbHkoRytph — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 18, 2019 Lewandowski pulls one back for Bayern Munich! #ICC2019 pic.twitter.com/XVcBZSezgv AQMD starts ‘extensive investigation’ of West Torrance benzene levels after air monitor detects spike Damian Calhoun Damian Calhoun is the Prep Sports Coordinator and writer for the Daily Breeze. He's also the soccer writer for the Southern California News Group, covering Major League Soccer and occasionally the U.S. national teams. Follow Damian Calhoun @DamianCalhoun More in Soccer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370001
__label__wiki	0.8393	0.8393	Ecuador tries to blame Julian Assange for recent political turmoil Kanye faces backlash for headlining Christian event with anti-LGBTQ leaders 10 Months Ago Critics have blasted the president for lying about Julian Assange and WikiLeaks to divert from allegations of corruption he faces. newsonline/Flickr David Gilmour— 2019-04-03 04:46 pm \| Last updated 2019-04-03 04:51 pm Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno blamed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday for recent media attention on allegations of his corruption and a leak of his private data to social media. The president also accused Assange of having “repeatedly violated” the terms of his asylum. Moreno was speaking to the Ecuadorian Radio Broadcasters’ Association when he claimed that WikiLeaks had intercepted private messages and leaked “photos of my bedroom, what I eat, and how my wife and daughters and friends dance” to social media. Despite his claims, the president provided no proof at all to support it, and reiterated the conditions of Assange’s asylum. “Assange cannot lie or, much less, hack into private accounts or private phones,” Moreno said. Nor could he “intervene in the politics of countries, or worse friendly countries.” “We should ensure Mr Assange’s life is not at risk but he’s violated the agreement we have with him so many times,” he continued. Assange has resided in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since fleeing there in 2012 to avoid extradition to the United States where he has been the subject of a federal investigation since 2010, when WikiLeaks published thousands of military and diplomatic cables. There is more to this story than the fraying and frustrated relationship between Assange and Ecuador, however, with Moreno himself accused of trying to divert attention from a threatening domestic scandal. In February, a dossier of communications and internal company documents from INA Investment Corp were published that implicate Moreno and his wider family in alleged offshore dealings and money laundering activities. While a congressional investigation into Moreno gets underway in Ecuador, his government cabinet has claimed in multiple media appearances and in a submission to the United Nations that WikiLeaks was responsible for publishing the INA Papers—as they’ve come to be known. Not everyone is buying it, though. In a statement issued on Monday former Consul of Ecuador Fidel Navarez pointed out that the INA Papers were not published or leaked by WikiLeaks at all and that claiming so was “a monumental lie.” He then blasted Moreno’s government officials for inventing a narrative blaming Assange, calling it “a false pretext to end the asylum and protection of Julian Assange.” Just how Ecuador’s domestic turmoil will pan out remains to be seen, but it appears that in his scramble for credibility Moreno might well take the WikiLeaks founder down with him. David Gilmour is a reporter who specializes in national politics, internet culture, and technology. Ecuador Wikileaks	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370002
__label__wiki	0.541566	0.541566	Scientists are livetweeting a major fossil dig in Wyoming Kanye faces backlash for headlining Christian event with anti-LGBTQ leaders Today 10:31 AM Watch a fossil dig from the comfort of your computer. Marissa Fessenden— 2014-08-05 03:13 pm \| Last updated 2015-12-07 04:56 pm In a dry, starkly beautiful part of Wyoming, there’s a hole in the ground. You might not notice it. You might literally stumble into it, fall to the bottom, die and gradually become one of the many skeletons in a 30-foot-deep pile of bones in the cool, dark interior. (At least if the Bureau of Land Management hadn’t installed a safety grate over the entrance of Natural Trap Cave.) The cave is 80-feet deep and home to fossils from 20,000 years ago. More than 30,000 specimens including cheetah, short-faced bear, mammoth, lion, and camel have been excavated from the cave, according to the National Park Service. For the first time in more than 30 years, scientists are now rappelling down into the depths to make discoveries. Making preparations to descend for the first full day of work. #NTCave14 pic.twitter.com/AnMR1JAPsn — Penny Higgins (@paleololigo) July 30, 2014 You can follow the scientists (and at least one science journalist) on Twitter using #ntcave14. Success! Finding shrew and lizard jaws and abundant tiny vertebrae! #NTCave14 pic.twitter.com/Kenmugz5Xa The crew is tweeting not only about the work but also about the area of Wyoming they are visiting. Around 2:30 AM, I got to play “How many coyotes are there?” as a group of them came into camp and yapped their little heads off. #NTCave14 — Brian Switek (@Laelaps) August 5, 2014 The cave is dark, cold and clammy, but worth it. “Natural Trap Cave is a world class paleontological site. It is a site that is known throughout the scientific community, and it’s one that has a tremendous story yet to be told,” says Brent Breithaupt, a Wyoming paleontologist from the BLM, in a story on KULR8.com. Jenna @j_kaempfer on her initial 85 foot descent into NTC. #NTCave14 pic.twitter.com/z9O8jio0ix — John Logsdon (@johnlogsdon) July 30, 2014 One of the major goals of the work will be to extract mitochondrial DNA from the bones, a feat that wasn’t technologically possible during the last excavation. “It’s so cold all year long, that it has got just the perfect conditions for preserving DNA, in multiple species, in large numbers of individuals,” lead scientist Julie Meachen, a paleontologist from Des Moines University, told the San Jose Mercury News. “Which is not really found anywhere except Siberia and the Arctic.” Screen washing time! So many lovely little bones. #NTCave14 pic.twitter.com/gFWdenbasz Photo via Brian Switek/Twitter Marissa Fessenden Marissa Fessenden is a science writer whose work has appeared in Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel. She earned her bachelor of science degree from Cornell University and a certificate in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Fossils National Park Service Science Wyoming	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370003
__label__cc	0.717215	0.282785	Is 3-in-2 milking worth adopting? A new levy-funded research project will explore the benefits to farmers and cows of milking three times in two days. Milking frequency is one way farmers are choosing to evolve, which is why DairyNZ has this month started research into the human, animal and production response of milking three times in two days (3-in-2). Flexible Milking for Healthier People and Cows is a three-year project, led by DairyNZ and funded by $499,536 from the Sustainable Farming Fund and $306,914 from the DairyNZ levy. Farmers and advisers will have the confidence to adopt, optimise, and support the use of 3-in-2 milking. Enhanced wellbeing (less hours spent working on farm and greater flexibility). Increased economic sustainability of farming businesses using 3-in-2 milking (through people and cow health). The first year of the study will focus on learning from farmers already using 3-in-2 strategically. This will help guide development of resources and information. A farmlet trial will also be set up at Lincoln University Research Farm. Four milking frequency scenarios will be tested: Full season twice-a-day (TAD) (the baseline for comparison, i.e. ‘control’ scenario). 3-in-2 from March. 3-in-2 from December. Full season 3-in-2. The impact on milk production, body condition, animal behaviour, pasture production and grazing management will be measured. The project will expand to piloting 3-in-2 on commercial farms, including measures to evaluate the effects on people of moving to a 3-in-2 system. A second trial will be conducted to investigate different intervals used with 3-in-2. For example, 3-in-2 started as milking every 16 hours (16-16-16), but this has a night milking associated with it. It then evolved to 14-16-18 and now to 12-18-18 (which will be tested in the farmlets). The second trial will also look at whether 10-19-19 can be used successfully (or if milking gaps could be extended to 21-hour intervals). This would enable two milkings to be completed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with one milking each on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The focus in this stage will be on modelling to predict outcomes in different flexible milking scenarios. For example, if a farmer wanted to go once-a-day (OAD) milking during calving (to reduce work at a busy time); then go TAD through peak lactation; then 3-in-2 through mid-lactation; and OAD near dry-off. Dairy farmers will be given results from the project regularly and resources will be developed to help farmers make informed decisions regarding the use of 3-in-2 milking. Learn more about this project at dairynz.co.nz/3in2 and about OAD milking at dairynz.co.nz/oad This article was originally published in Inside Dairy July 2019 Vanessa Feaver Senior Communications & Media Specialist vanessa.feaver@dairynz.co.nz	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370004
__label__wiki	0.817474	0.817474	Zero Carbon Bill a mixed bag for farmers DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is describing the Zero Carbon Bill as a ‘mixed bag’ for farmers, while urging all political parties to work together to find consensus on a pathway forward. “The agricultural sector has engaged positively and constructively in this process over the past 18 months to help craft a piece of legislation that is both consistent with a 1.5-degree pathway and fair for farmers” Dr Mackle said. “We support the key architecture in the Bill. This includes the establishment of an Independent Climate Change Commission, carbon budgeting and, in particular, a split gas approach that recognises methane is different to other greenhouse gasses”. The key point of contention remains the methane reduction targets. “Both farmers, officials, and politicians have sought a science-based target for methane, but the sheer breadth of differing scientific opinion and politics has ultimately made this a difficult exercise for all involved” Dr Mackle said. “DairyNZ remain firmly opposed to the Governments methane reduction range of 24 – 47% as we believe it is out of step with what science requires and rural economies can sustain. “That being said, sending the target to the Commission for review could be a pragmatic way to give everyone confidence that a scientifically sound approach has been taken. “Farmers have never been afraid of the facts. They simply want a methane target that is fair and firmly grounded in the best available science, applied in a New Zealand context. “We strongly encourage a review of the methane target by the Commission as early as possible – preferably by 2021 in time for the setting of the first emissions budgets” Dr Mackle said. An independent Commission is best placed to explore the IPCC’s global scenarios, the assumptions they have made, and whether or not broadly aligning with the central range of these scenarios is an appropriate target for New Zealand’s biological methane from agriculture. “Like any piece of legislation, there are elements that we would write differently if we were holding the pen – but it is time to move forward and focus on reducing emissions, not look backwards” Dr Mackle said. “As we approach the final stages of the Zero Carbon Bill’s progression through the legislative process, we are calling on politicians of all parties to sharpen their focus and to be open to compromise that will ensure bipartisan support is achieved. “We believe that achieving genuine bipartisan support is the best and only way to ensure this legislation is enduring. “DairyNZ will now be focusing on supporting our farmers to reduce their emissions in a way that utilises emerging technology, leverages the competitive advantages of our pasture-based system, and underpins our global position. “New Zealand dairy farmers are the most emissions efficient in the world. We have an international reputation for sustainability, and we want to keep it that way” Dr Mackle concluded. Aaron Letcher Senior Communications Advisor Aaron.letcher@dairynz.co.nz	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370005
__label__wiki	0.934276	0.934276	Schulich School of Law Law student brings country swing to Halifax Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative Law & Technology Institute Marine & Environmental Law Institute » Go to news main Posted by Jane Doucet on October 3, 2019 in News, Students Hilary Angrove Third-year law student Hilary Angrove was a competitive soloist dancer during high school in Calgary, and she led and performed with a hip hop dance company as a McGill undergrad in Montreal. In 2015, she met Mark Taylor when she was out dancing with friends at a German beerhouse in her hometown. In Calgary bars, young people regularly partner dance, which is similar to a casual two-step. Taylor had taught himself how to country swing dance by watching YouTube videos, and he began to teach Angrove, who enjoyed the hybrid style of Western couples’ dancing. After the then 24-year-olds had been dating for a few months, they started taking country swing classes and dancing in bars where they could practice in a social setting. “It wasn’t about going out drinking, it was just a fun activity to do with friends,” says Angrove. “But when Mark and I moved to Halifax in 2017, there was no partner dancing in bars and nowhere with a big dance floor.” There’s so much laughter because everyone is trying new things and messing up. — 3L Hilary Angrove The couple decided to do something about it. That October they launched Coastal Country Halifax to build a social country swing dance community here. Their first students to show up in a rented room at Halifax Dance were all from Schulich Law. “Ten people from Section A came, which was my section, and we also did private lessons with students,” says Angrove. Since then they have taught around 100 men and women ranging in age from 18 to 60, from beginners to more experienced dancers. “There are lifts, dips, and spins, so you do need to have a strong frame, but it’s more about your willingness to try something new and get out of your comfort zone,” says Angrove. “The beauty is that it doesn’t require structured footwork or counting. Men especially love this style of dance because there’s less to think about than some other styles, like ballroom, but you still look like a pro.” ‘A great place to be goofy in a safe environment’ Angrove and Taylor teach a weekly one-hour class. Between practice and preparation for the classes, she spends about four to five hours a week on Coastal Country. Many of the same law students returned last year, along with new ones. They typically take 20 individuals as students, they ensure equal numbers of guys and girls, and the classes are affordable, at $44 for a four-week session for one person and $88 for a couple. “We aren’t trying to make money, just pay our costs and build the community,” says Angrove. Hilary and Mark in action Over the summers, Angrove and Taylor take a hiatus from Coastal Country Halifax to teach couples who are getting married how to dance at their weddings, including second-year law student, Isaac Gray, and his fiancée, Danielle. “It’s so rewarding as teachers to see how fast people progress when they get individual attention,” she says. The classes were fun and approachable, and the moves we learned transcend different kinds of dance. — 2L Isaac Gray Gray and Danielle got married in August of 2018. “We had a private class with Hilary and Mark, where they taught us the steps we would use for our first dance at our wedding,” he says. “I’ve never been a strong dancer, but the classes worked—I got lots of complements. The classes were fun and approachable, and the moves we learned transcend different kinds of dance.” The pair will resume their country swing classes on October 16 which will be held at Cheers Live, a new country bar in Halifax. They also perform at White Hills Long Term Care Centre in Hammonds Plains with a country band called The Wheelers, two of whose members are law school alumni: Kim Richardson (LLB ’82) and Lisa Teryl (LLB ’94). Angrove encourages anyone who wants to look like a pro on any dance floor to try a country swing class. If country isn’t your kind of music, don’t worry—this style of dance is great for many different genres. Mostly, it’s just good fun. “It’s huge stress relief,” says Angrove. “There’s so much laughter because everyone is trying new things and messing up. No one’s perfect, and it’s a great place to be goofy in a safe environment. You’ll get to know your classmates better, and it’s also a good opportunity to meet people in Halifax outside the law school.” Professor Matthew Herder ft in "Canada's Ebola vaccine almost didn't happen, new study reveals" Professor Matthew Herder ft in "Paper raises new questions about the federal government's decision to sell licensing rights to Ebola vaccine" Professor Matthew Herder ft in "Herder, Graham and Gold: Canada must rethink how it gets life‑saving drugs and vaccines to market" Professor Jocelyn Downie ft in "Fear of losing access to medical assistance in dying put 'panic' in woman with terminal cancer, says son" Professor Matthew Herder ft in "First Opinion: The public science behind the ‘Merck’ Ebola vaccine" Professor Aldo Chircop ft in "More legal work needed to protect new Arctic waterways: experts" Advocating for equal status and rights Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Legal response to downed flight PS752" View past news items Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University Weldon Law Building 6061 University Avenue PO Box 15000 t: 902.494.3495 e: lawinfo@dal.ca JD/Combined Degree Admissions: law.admissions@dal.ca Graduate Programs in Law Admissions: law.graduate.studies@dal.ca JD/Combined Degree Graduate Programs in Law	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370006
__label__wiki	0.506253	0.506253	Did He Like It BROADWAY REVIEWS OFF-BROADWAY REVIEWS Judy OFF-BROADWAY REVIEWS Photo: Richard Perry Theater: New Ohio Theatre / 154 Christopher St, New York, New York, 10014 It’s the winter of 2040, and the world has changed – but maybe not by much. Timothy’s wife has just left him, and he isn’t taking it well. His sisters, Tara and Kris, are trying to help him cope while wrestling with their own lives and loves. The three of them seem to spend a lot of time in their basements, and the kids are starting to ask questions. This subterranean comedy explores how one family hangs on when technology fails and communication breaks down. BUY TICKETS BUY GROUP TICKETS NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW OF Judy In ‘Judy,’ Societal Regression, Circa 2040 Charles Isherwood September 13, 2015: The title is a tease in the new play “Judy,” by Max Posner. We never meet a woman by that name, but that’s the least of the oddities in this ponderous puzzle, set in 2040. Generally dramas taking place in the future push hard on the futurism, but Mr. Posner’s 25 years ahead doesn’t seem wildly more exotic than today, except that everyone apparently lives in basements, most people have forsworn profanity (fat chance) and Internet connections are worse (a disturbing thought). Also, people are weirder, and tend to wander off point into thickets of inanity. When the computer (or “System,” as it is called) belonging to Timothy (Danny Wolohan) goes on the fritz, Markus (Marcel Spears), the shy tech guy who arrives to fix it, gets an earful of this: “Judy was just asking me upstairs as she was getting out of the shower ... her skin was very damp, you know, H2O gathered in the shoulder dips? What’s the medical word for shoulder dip? You know: the sinking skin round the bone under the neck? Am I talking about a clavicle? Do you have a girlfriend?” Presented by Page 73 at the New Ohio Theater, “Judy” relates the mostly glum, disjointed lives of three siblings living in an unnamed city. The unseen title character is Timothy’s wife, who despite that odd monologue has apparently left him as the play begins. When he was relating this news to his older sister, Kris (Deirdre O’Connell), his computer went kaput. BEST REVIEWED SHOWS SIGN UP TO GET REVIEWS EMAILED TO YOU see the short list Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations Aladdin American Utopia Beetlejuice Book Of Mormon, The Chicago Come From Away Dear Evan Hansen Frozen Hadestown Hamilton Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Inheritance, The Jagged Little Pill Lion King, The Mean Girls Moulin Rouge! The Musical My Name Is Lucy Barton Phantom Of The Opera Tina, The Tina Turner Musical To Kill A Mockingbird Wicked OFF-BROADWAY / OTHER Blue Man Group Little Shop Of Horrors Sing Street Sistas: The Musical Stomp Tina: The Tina Turner Musical © 2020 DIDHELIKEIT.COM DidHeLikeIt.com is your official guide and translator for all the Broadway theatre reviews by Ben Brantley, the chief theatre critic for the New York Times. At DidHeLikeIt.com you can find out if He liked a show or not with a quick glance of the Ben-o-meter! We also use the Ben-o-meter for all of the other prominent publications such as New York Daily News,Newsday, USA Today, Variety, and more! And now with the new Did He Like It App we'll send you push notifications every time a new Broadway review comes out. Never be out of the loop again! To download the Did He Like It App, click here.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370017
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__label__cc	0.520001	0.479999	Formulating > Function > Conditioner/Moisturizer Profile of Polyquaternium-7 June 14, 2013 Contact Author Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide Croda Constantly Innovates for a More Sustainable Future — Croda Biography: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson Figure 1. Chemical structure of PQ-7 Figure 2. AM monomer synthesis Figure 3. Semi-batch copolymerization process to product PQ-7 Figure 4. Four possible propagation reactions for the free-radical copolymerization of monomers M1 and M2 Most Popular in Conditioner/Moisturizer 1Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone 2Formulating On Trend: Hydration 3Glycerin and Hydroxyethyl Urea: Comparing Two Skin Moisturizers 4Comparatively Speaking: Emollient vs. Humectant 5Anti-aging Arjun Tree Extract 6Polyglutamic Acid: A Novel Peptide for Skin Care 7Conditioning Agents for Hair Formulations 8Quaternium-91: A New Multifunctional Hair Conditioning Ingredient 9'Cream of All Skin Creams' from Tokyo University of Science, Miyoshi Oil and Fat Co. 10Profile of Polyquaternium-6 Last month’s “Ingredient Profile” column reviewed polyquaternium-6 (PQ-6), the cationic homopolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC). In relation, this month’s column examines its cousin, polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7), one of the most widely used and cost-effective conditioning polymers for personal care applications. Chemistry and Manufacture PQ-7 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt derived from the copolymerization of acrylamide (AM) and DADMAC monomers.1 The level of cationic DADMAC monomer incorporated into PQ-7 type copolymers may vary quite dramatically, from 5–80 mol%.2 Personal care grades of PQ-7 are reported to contain from 25–50 mol% DADMAC and a balance of 50–75 mol% AM, and may exhibit molecular weight (MW) values ranging from 1.0 × 105 g/mol to 3.0 × 106 g/mol.3–5 Like PQ-6, PQ-7 is also a strong polyelectrolyte, yet its charge density is significantly lower than that of PQ-6 due to the incorporation of nonionic, hydrophilic AM repeat units in the polymer chain (see Figure 1). AM monomer: AM monomer is a small volume commodity chemical that can be traced back to propylene, a petrochemical feedstock derived from natural gas. Figure 2 shows the commercial synthesis route for producing AM, which involves the ammoxidation of propylene to produce acrylonitrile, followed by the catalytic hydration of the acrylonitrile to AM. In the first reaction, propylene gas is reacted with oxygen and ammonia over a solid bismuth-molybdate catalyst to generate acrylonitrile, itself a useful monomer and chemical intermediate. The acrylonitrile is then heated with water over a copper catalyst to yield the AM monomer, which may be supplied as a white crystalline solid or a 50% aqueous solution stabilized with 25–50 ppm Cu2+ ion to prevent autopolymerization during storage and shipping.6 Log in or Subscribe for FREE to read the full story. Monomer reactivity ratios: No discussion of PQ-7 synthesis is complete without mentioning the concept of monomer reactivity ratios. When two ethylenically unsaturated monomers, M1 and M2, are reacted together via free radical addition copolymerization, the composition of the resulting copolymer will be governed by the reactivity of each monomer with the propagating radical chain end (see Figure 3), which in turn depends upon the ultimate repeat unit of the growing chain—i.e., whether there is an M1 or M2 radical species on the chain end.7 The reactivity ratios, r1 and r2, are defined as: r1 = k11/k12 and r2= k22/k21 and indicate the ratio of the rate constant for a reactive propagating species adding its own type of monomer (k11 or k22) to the rate constant of its addition to the other monomer (k12 or k21). In the ideal case, r1 = r2 ≈ 1, meaning that both monomers M1 and M2 will react at similar rates regardless of whether there is an M1 or M2 on the growing chain end, and the resulting copolymer will contain a random distribution of the two monomers. However, if M1 reacts preferentially over M2 (i.e., r1 > 1 and r2 < 1), more M1 will be consumed earlier in the reaction. Thus, copolymer chains formed early in the reaction will be rich in M1 and those formed later in the reaction will be rich in M2, a phenomenon known as compositional drift. When compositional drift occurs, the resulting copolymer product will be a heterogeneous mixture of individual copolymer chains of varying comonomer composition; such heterogeneity will influence the properties and performance of the copolymer product. AM-DADMAC copolymerization: For the copolymerization of AM (M1) and DADMAC (M2), the reactivity ratios differ by up to two orders of magnitude, with reported values of r1 = 4.8–7.1 and r2 = 0.03–0.22.8 Thus, if AM and DADMAC are simply mixed and reacted together in a batch copolymerization, significant compositional drift will occur, resulting in a PQ-7 product with a heterogeneous distribution of AM and DADMAC in the copolymer chains. To obtain PQ-7 with a more uniform comonomer distribution, semi-batch copolymerization processes must be employed, wherein the more reactive AM monomer is slowly fed into the copolymerization reaction to ensure uniform consumption of both monomers and a more homogeneous comonomer distribution in the final product (see Figure 4).9, 10 PQ-7 for personal care applications is usually produced via the aqueous solution copolymerization of AM and DADMAC in a semi-batch process like that shown in Figure 4, where AM monomer and initiator are fed continuously into a reactor initially charged with water, DADMAC, a portion of AM, a portion of initiator, and other additives—e.g., chelating agents, pH adjusters, etc. This reaction is conducted in an oxygen-free environment, either under vacuum or nitrogen blanket, at temperatures of 30–60°C and is initiated using common radical initiators such as persulfate salts or water-soluble azo compounds. A critical step in the process is the monomer-scavenging treatment that occurs following the polymerization. In this step, the PQ-7 solution is treated with excess initiator or other compounds at higher temperatures (70–80°C) to eliminate any unreacted monomer in the product. While the (co)polymers are essentially nontoxic, the unreacted AM monomer is a neurotoxin,3 and only PQ-7 materials with residual levels of less than 10 ppm AM have been indicated as safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel.11 In practice, many suppliers of personal care grade PQ-7 strive to maintain residual AM levels of < 1 ppm to ensure it is virtually undetectable in finished goods. The PQ-7 used in personal care applications is typically supplied as a clear, colorless aqueous solution with values of pH = 6.0–7.5 and pH = 3.3–4.5 for paraben-preserved and sodium benzoate-preserved solutions, respectively. Due to the high MW of most PQ-7 type polymers, the solutions exhibit viscosities of ca. 7,000–15,000 cP, yet they contain only 8–10% w/w active polymer solids.3, 5, 12–13 Grades of PQ-7 with lower values of MW and charge density are available and contain up to 40% w/w solids with solution viscosities of 1,200–4,000 cP.3–5 Potential impurities in solutions of PQ-7 may include residuals such as trace (ppm) levels of AM, up to 1.5% w/w DADMAC monomer, polymerization initiators and decomposition products of polymerization initiators, in addition to additives used during the polymerization process—e.g., chelating agents, pH buffers, etc. PQ-7 type copolymers are broadly deployed in a variety of industrial applications, including water treatment, mineral processing and paper manufacturing.2 In cosmetics and personal care formulations, PQ-7 functions as an antistatic agent, a film-former and a hair fixative,1 although it is more generally recognized as a conditioning agent for hair and skin. PQ-7 has been shown to be highly substantive to keratinous substrates,14, 15 and it is a favorite as an inexpensive yet highly effective conditioning agent in rinse-off formulations such as shampoos, rinse-out hair conditioners, body washes, liquid hand soaps and bar soaps. PQ-7 can also be used to modify the lathering properties of surfactant-based cleansers and shaving creams since it decreases foam bubble size, increases foam stability and provides slip, leading to richer, creamier, more lubricious foams. Its use in leave-on formulations also has been reported for applications including hair styling and skin moisturization. PQ-7 is typically employed at 0.1–0.5% w/w active polymer solids in most formulations. In terms of formulation compatibility, PQ-7 is more forgiving than PQ-6 due to its lower charge density and it is readily combined with solutions of anionic surfactants and polymers to provide clear formulations. Solutions of PQ-7 are generally mixed into formulations near the end of the batch process and do not require heating or other special processing conditions. Reproduction of the article without expressed consent is strictly prohibited. Send email to ct_author@allured.com. 1. Polyquaternium-7, Monograph ID 2443, in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 13th edn, Personal Care Products Council: Washington, DC, USA (2010) 2. S-Y Huang, DW Lipp and RS Farinato, Acrylamide polymers, in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, vol 1, published online, John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ, USA (Aug 17, 2001) pp 304–342 3. Merquat polyquaternium-7 series, Nalco product bulletin PC-PolyQ-7, Nalco Co., Naperville, IL, USA (2007) 4. Optasense CP7 conditioning agent, Croda product bulletin DS-206R-3, Croda Inc., Edison, NJ, USA (Dec 2009) 5. Salcare conditioning polymers, Ciba HP&C technical presentation, available at www.markell.ru/files/file5556.PPT (Accessed Feb 14, 2011) 6. CE Habermann, Acrylamide, in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, vol 1, published online, John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ, USA (Aug 16, 2002) pp 288–304 7. GG Odian, Principles of Polymerization, 4th edn, ch 2, John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ (2004) pp 464-543 8. C Wandrey, J Hermindez-Barajas and D Hunkeler, Diallyldimethylammonium chloride and its polymers, Adv Polym Sci 145 123–182 (1999) 9. F Brand, H Dautzenberg, W Jaeger and M Hahn, Polyelectrolytes with various charge densities: Synthesis and characterization of diallyldimethylammonium chloride-acrylamide copolymers, Angew Makromol Chem 248 4286 41–71 (1997) 10. US Patent 5110883, Process for the production of high molecular weight copolymers of diallylammonium monomers and acrylamide monomers in solution, HA Gartner, assigned to Dow Chemical Co. (May 5, 1992) 11. FA Andersen, Final report on the safety assessment of Polyquaternium-7, J Am Coll Toxicol 14 6 476–484 (1995) 12. Mirapol 550, Rhodia product data sheet N000171, Rhodia Novecare, Cranbury, NJ, USA (Sep 2008) 13. Mackernium 007S, Rhodia product data sheet 182010400, Rhodia Novecare, Cranbury, NJ, USA (Jan 2010) 14. J Jachowicz, S Maxey and C Williams, Sorption/desorption of ions by dynamic electrokinetic and permeability analysis of fiber plugs, Langmuir 9 11 3085–3092 (1993) 15. B Blanco, BA Durost and RR Myers, Gel permeation chromatography: An effective method of quantifying the adsorption of cationic polymers by bleached hair, J Soc Cosmet Chem 48 127-131 (May/Jun 1997) Read the Label: Verso No. 4 Hydration Boost Serum 3/8/2019, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., FaceWorkshops LLC Desert-derived Postbiotic to Preserve Micobiome, Revive Radiance 12/4/2019, Rachel Grabenhofer Calamus Root Breaking Into the Cosmetic World 1/3/2020, Michele Behrens Like PQ-6, PQ-7 is also a strong polyelectrolyte, yet its charge density is significantly lower than that of PQ-6 due to the incorporation of nonionic, hydrophilic AM repeat units in the polymer chain (see Figure 1). Figure 2 shows the commercial synthesis route for producing AM, which involves the ammoxidation of propylene to produce acrylonitrile, followed by the catalytic hydration of the acrylonitrile to AM. When two ethylenically unsaturated monomers, M1 and M2, are reacted together via free radical addition copolymerization, the composition of the resulting copolymer will be governed by the reactivity of each monomer with the propagating radical chain end (see Figure 3). PQ-7 for personal care applications is usually produced via the aqueous solution copolymerization of AM and DADMAC in a semi-batch process like that shown in Figure 4, where AM monomer and initiator are fed continuously into a reactor initially charged with water, DADMAC, a portion of AM, a portion of initiator, and other additives—e.g., chelating agents, pH adjusters, etc. Michael J. Fevola, PhD, is a manager in the New Technologies group at Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide in Skillman, NJ, where he leads R&D in polymer and surface chemistry. Fevola has authored 12 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, is an inventor on six US patents, and is a member of the Personal Care Product Council’s International Nomenclature Committee and the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370026
__label__wiki	0.530855	0.530855	Adaptive Reuse Projects Storage Post Self-Storage Expands New Jersey Portfolio The company has purchased a three-story facility in a high-barrier market, with plans to fully renovate the property for a Class A offering. Summit Design + Build Breaks Ground on Chicago Adaptive Reuse Project The company is converting a former Sears store in the Ravenswood/Lincoln Square area into a mixed-use building, half of which is leased to DeVry University. Cambria Opens First Houston Hotel The adaptive reuse project marks the company’s fifth outpost in Texas and will be followed by seven other locations scheduled to open across the country this summer. Redeveloped Brooklyn Asset Gets $15M Refi Mission Capital originated the loan, which will contribute to the further enhancement of The Box Factory, a creative office and flex asset in the Bushwick neighborhood. New York 01 July 2019 07:22 Skanska Agrees to $152M Helsinki Office Sale The 190,000-square-foot development, set to become the headquarters for the European Chemicals Agency, is under construction and anticipated to be delivered by the end of 2019. International 14 June 2019 11:42 Nashville Mixed-Use Development Lands Financing Pinnacle Bank provided the developer with nearly $13 million in financing to convert a former lumber mill into an 80,000-square-foot office and retail property. Nashville Knoxville 26 March 2019 13:51 Tech Start-Up Broadly Opens Baltimore Office The Bay Area company moved into a 7,500 square-foot space in the Southeast Baltimore submarket where it plans to hire 50 employees. Baltimore 22 March 2019 08:26 Atlanta Adaptive Reuse Project Opens Doors Conversion work at the property began in March 2018, funded by nearly $10 million in construction financing from The State Bank and Trust Co. Atlanta 22 February 2019 11:12 Fourth Cambria Hotel Opens in Dallas Situated in downtown Dallas, the adaptive reuse project is franchised by Choice Hotels International Inc. and features an 87-year-old art deco style. Dallas 11 April 2018 13:27 Hyatt Place Opens Doors in Knoxville The hotel, located in a historic building more than 100 years old, includes 165 guestrooms in the heart of Knoxville’s downtown. Nashville Knoxville 09 January 2018 21:26 Stockbridge Scores $350M Financing for Logistics Deal The company acquired a 26-property, 6.3 million-square-foot industrial portfolio spread across nine markets, primarily on the West Coast. Related Cos., Bedrock Team Up for $300M Detroit Innovation Center The firms are part of the public-private partnership developing the 14-acre Detroit Center for Innovation which, along with the research building, will feature residential units and a hotel. Pharma Firm Expands HQ at Metro Miami Office Campus Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corp. will occupy more than 29,000 square feet at the business park, owned by PG Mainstreet North Forty LLC. For Office Buildings, the Future is Flexible At the CoreNet Global Summit, Convene's Chris Kelly explores how landlords, tenants and operators can team up to drive workspace innovation. Berkadia Secures $13M Acquisition Loans Crystal View Capital received the financing to purchase two self storage facilities in Colorado and Michigan.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370028
__label__wiki	0.730781	0.730781	By Mark Bridger Last updated Dec 3, 2019 Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd. (RSS) delivered a series of testing and inspection services to Galvanize UK’s hot-dip galvanising plant in South Kirkby, UK last month (November). RSS completed tests on a variety of equipment, including testing stands, trestles, and a dross spoon, in addition to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) tests prior to production resuming. The lifting and rigging gear supplier also ensured the installations met the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Mick Gill, senior testing engineer at RSS, said: “As we know, LOLER places duties on people and companies who own, operate or have control over lifting equipment, while all new machinery in the scope of the Machinery Directive has to be designed and constructed to meet common minimum European requirements for safety. Galvanize UK required our expertise in both areas, particularly as it pertains to the stands that are so important during production.” Gill, who provided the bulk of the services onsite, explained that throughput at the galvanising plant principally revolves around handling smaller items to which the protective zinc coating is applied, mainly to prevent rusting. However, the business generates significant volume, keeping the facility operational 24-hours-a-day, six days per week. “Once the furnace is up to temperature, it stays that way year-round,” Gill added. The scope of work, accepted by RSS’s Rotherham depot, was a follow-up to initial services delivered when the facility was being setup six months ago. Gill explained that there are five main stands positioned around the facility that are used at various stages of production, whether it be to hold a product while it is drying or prior to being dipped. Two overhead cranes, both with two 2t capacity twin hoists, are used to move the products around the production area. The dross spoon, meanwhile, is also lifted by the hoists and clears excess zinc from the baths in between dipping applications. The removed matter is recycled, Gill said. He added: “We had already tested the jigs / frames that sit on the stands—the product hangs from them—but here, to ensure ongoing compliance, we did new calculations for each stand and utilised Boliden zinc blocks that were already onsite because they were known weights. These weights were clearly stated on the side of each one. Using different numbers of blocks, and whatever lifting and rigging method suited the testing process, we were able to complete the tests efficiently and provide the necessary documentation to the customer.” RSS will deliver lifting and rigging-related services to Galvanize UK’s hot-dip galvanising plant as the operation continues next year and beyond. Lifting EquipmentLifting OperationsLoad Testing Wille supplements its fleet with a Liebherr LTM 1450 8.1…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370030
__label__cc	0.573207	0.426793	Asia Pacific (English) Austria (Deutsch \| English ) Brazil (English \| Portuguese ) China (中文 \| English ) Hungary (Hungarian \| English ) MENA (English) Netherlands (Nederland \| English ) Switzerland (English \| Deutsch ) Turkey (Türkçe) UK (English) Media & investors Dentsu Aegis Network Announces the Launch of Merkle India, Powering up Data Capability with Acquisition of Sokrati Published on: 27th July 2017 Dentsu Aegis Network today announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sokrati, India’s leading data-driven performance marketing and analytics agency, launching Merkle in the country – the first launch of the global data-driven performance marketing agency in the Asia Pacific region. Post-acquisition, Sokrati will be rebranded as Merkle \| Sokrati, further scaling Dentsu Aegis India’s data and performance marketing offering. Founded in 2009, Sokrati is headquartered in Pune and employs a staff of 120 digital marketing professionals. The company develops its integrated marketing offering with the help of data analytics, CRM based marketing and the integration of offline data and hyperlocal marketing, with a focus on the automotive, telecommunications and banking and financial services sectors. It offers digital and performance marketing with deep specialisation in e-commerce, with service lines encompassing search and performance, social, retargeting, display and video production, and product ads. Nick Waters, CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network Asia Pacific, said: “India is the fastest growing large economy in the world. It is on track for 400 million smartphone users, making it second only to China, and has emerged as a major e-commerce market. Sokrati’s strength in mobile, e-commerce, data, analytics and performance media provides an ideal basis from which to launch Merkle in India as we develop the roll-out plan for Asia Pacific. We will develop the unique M1 addressable media platform for India as a next step.” Ashish Bhasin, Chairman and CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network South Asia, said: “Sokrati has strong ability in CRM and data to accelerate the launch of Merkle in India and further bolster our data practice, which is becoming increasingly critical in all aspects of our business. It will also give our clients added value as we bring CRM and data into the heart of our digital offering. With Dentsu Aegis Network India already being a leader in performance marketing services, with iProspect and the recent acquisition of SVG, the complementary addition of Sokrati will enable the network to take a clearly dominant position in the rapidly growing Indian digital advertising market. With Sokrati on board, we will now be more than twice the size of any of our competitors in search and performance. Out of 3,500 staff in India, about 1,500 will be digital professionals, and over 35% of our revenue – a market-leading statistic – will come from digital.” Over the past four years, Sokrati was consecutively ranked Deloitte’s top 50 Technology Companies in India. In addition, it has won Google India awards, including Best Quality Accounts and Largest Increase in Overall Revenue, consecutively in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Zhengda Shen, President of Merkle Asia Pacific, said: “Given Sokrati’s strong credentials and proven capabilities in data & analytics, Sokrati will be in the ideal position to give strong footing to Merkle’s launch in the Indian market, in line with Merkle’s global growth strategy. India is strategic to Dentsu Aegis Network and is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. “Sokrati’s data DNA, analytics-driven and performance approach to digital marketing make it a natural extension for Merkle into the Indian market. Furthermore, they are focused on expanding their CRM capabilities and connecting these capabilities across media and channels. Merkle is in a strong position to support this expansion and Sokrati’s ecommerce-heavy client base is data rich, innovative, and ready to benefit from Sokrati’s push into cross-channel marketing.” The co-founders of Sokrati – Ashish Mehta, CEO, Anubhav Sonthalia, Enterprise Business Head, and Santosh Kumar Gannavarapu, Head of Innovations, will be joining the Dentsu Aegis Network leadership team in India. Anubhav Sonthalia will be the CEO of Merkle \| Sokrati and report to Vivek Bhargava, CEO of Performance, Dentsu Aegis Network India, and Zhengda Shen, President of Merkle Asia Pacific. Anubhav Sonthalia, Co-Founder & Enterprise Business Head of Sokrati, said: “Our business is built on a highly data-driven culture, supported by the strong passion for digital and performance marketing from myself and two other founders – Ashish and Santosh. It is not often you meet amazing talent with the same drive and mindset, and we could not be more pleased to be joining forces with world-leading agency Merkle, as we expand our global footprint as part of Dentsu Aegis Network. It has been an incredible journey from the start, and we are all very excited about the next chapter for Sokrati.” The deal is expected to close this week. Pei Xuan Lim Regional Communications Associate Director Dentsu Aegis Network Asia Pacific E: PeiXuan.Lim@dentsuaegis.com About Dentsu Aegis Network Part of Dentsu Inc., Dentsu Aegis Network is made up of ten global network brands - Carat, Dentsu, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, mcgarrybowen, Merkle, MKTG, Posterscope and Vizeum and supported by its specialist/multi-market brands. Dentsu Aegis Network is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. Offering a distinctive and innovative range of products and services, Dentsu Aegis Network is headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries worldwide with more than 38,000 dedicated specialists. www.dentsuaegisnetwork.com About Merkle Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 25 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. When combined with its strength in performance creative and media, Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing results and shareholder value. M1, Merkle’s end-to-end, people-based insights, planning, and activation platform, enables clients to target known individuals and reach them across media and channels, throughout the customer life cycle. With more than 4,100 employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland with 16 additional offices in the US and 8 offices in Europe and Asia. In 2016, the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network. Previous news release Next news release Global privacy principles We use cookies to personalise content, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. You can change your cookies settings, please see our Cookies Notice. Otherwise, if you agree to our use of cookies, please continue to use our website. Използваме бисквитки, за да персонализираме съдържанието, да предоставим функции на социална мрежа и да анализираме трафика към сайта ни. 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__label__wiki	0.52233	0.52233	Home Top Stories India Not against Masood Azhar's banning, anybody concerned in terror have to be... Not against Masood Azhar's banning, anybody concerned in terror have to be listed by UN: Saudi FM The Saudi Arabia-Pakistan joint assertion calling for avoiding “politicisation” of the UN itemizing regime was not directed at India’s efforts to get JeM chief Masood Azhar banned by the worldwide physique, Saudi International Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir mentioned Wednesday, asserting that anybody concerned in terror needs to be proscribed and punished. In an unique interview to PTI, the Saudi International Minister additionally mentioned his nation will “take into account enjoying a job” to mediate and de-escalate pressure between India and Pakistan if each nations need. He rejected strategies that the Pak-Saudi assertion in the course of the go to of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to Islamabad on Monday was in opposition to India’s push to get Azhar, chief of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, which has additionally claimed duty for the Pulwama assault, listed as “world terrorist”. “Any one that is a terrorist needs to be designated. The thought was to make sure that there is no such thing as a politicisation so that individuals do not throw names of their political opponents as terrorists. We shouldn’t be careless about throwing names of those that usually are not terrorists,” he mentioned. “I feel folks right here assumed that the joint (Pakistan-Saudi) assertion needed to do with one explicit particular person (Azhar). It didn’t. The intention was that the method of designation is evident and never political,” Al-Jubeir, who’s right here with the Saudi Crown Prince, mentioned. The minister mentioned his nation follows a coverage of zero tolerance in the direction of terrorism and that “anybody who helps and funds the menace have to be designated and have to be punished”. Requested about rising pressure between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama assault, he mentioned Saudi Arabia believes that each nations can de-escalate and resolve points peacefully. “We hope pressure between India and Pakistan is not going to escalate. You’ve got clever management in each the nations represented by respective prime ministers. I consider they are going to be capable to discover a option to de-escalate,” he mentioned. On whether or not Saudi Arabia will attempt to mediate between the 2 nations, he mentioned “We is not going to contain ourselves into the tensions between India and Pakistan with out being invited by each the nations.” He additional mentioned,”we now have good relations with each nations and if each need us to play some sort of a job, we’d take into account it.” On whether or not Saudi Arabia will intervene if India and Pakistan comes near some sort of army confrontation, the Saudi International Minister mentioned the entire world will step-in in such a state of affairs. “No person needs to see armed battle between two nuclear powers. No person advantages besides terrorists. I consider the management recognises it. It’s our hope that points may be resolved peacefully,” he mentioned. On Pulwama assault, the Saudi International Minister mentioned it was essential that those that dedicated this horrible terrorist act be held accountable and delivered to justice. “It’s what worldwide group needs, that is what Pakistan needs and that is what India needs.” Requested what sense he acquired on the difficulty from Islamabad in the course of the Saudi Crown Prince’s go to there, Al-Jubeir mentioned Pakistan have mentioned that they are going to examine and pursue the matter. “They (Pakistan) will maintain folks behind this assault accountable and we must see the way it goes,” he mentioned. Al-Jubeir felt the management in each Pakistan and India had been honest in bettering ties with one another. “I consider Prime Minister Imran Khan needs to have higher relations with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to have higher relations with Pakistan, he mentioned. “The problem is how do you construct belief and confidence between the 2 nations that may permit them to maneuver ahead in a means that protects each nations and in a means that defeats extremists teams and terrorists teams which will function in a single nation or the opposite,” he added. On whether or not there was a must put extra strain on Pakistan to crack down on terror teams, the Saudi Minister mentioned all of the nations must do all the things they’ll to crackdown on terror teams and extremists. “If you don’t eradicate the mindset, you aren’t going to eradicate terrorists. You need to go after terrorists, it’s important to go after their funding and go after the mindset and it needs to be a strong, complete effort, and it needs to be long-term,” he mentioned. Earlier within the day, the Saudi Crown Prince and Modi held “intensive and profitable” talks, a day after the influential Arab chief concluded a excessive profile go to to Islamabad. Requested why the Saudi Crown Prince didn’t condemn the Pulwama assault in his media assertion after talks with Modi, Al-Jubeir didn’t give a direct reply, and mentioned Saudi Arabia was the primary nation to sentence it. “We condemned it very very strongly,” he added. Requested whether or not India raised the difficulty of cross-border terrorism in addition to Pulwama assault throughout Wednesday’s talks, he mentioned,”terrorism is a matter which is essential to the connection between the 2 nations. We’ve safety cooperation, trade of data, we now have intelligence sharing mechanism, we now have listed people, extradited people and we now have foiled variety of assaults which might have harmed your folks and our folks,” he mentioned. 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__label__cc	0.6303	0.3697	ASP & ASP.NET Read More in ASP & ASP.NET » Secure Your ASP.NET Application from a SQL Injection Attack By Mark Strawmyer What is a SQL Injection Attack? A SQL Injection Attack is when an attacker is able to execute potentially malicious SQL commands by putting SQL queries into web form input or the query string of a page request. Input forms where user or query string input directly affects the building of dynamic SQL queries or stored procedure input parameters are vulnerable to such an attack. A common scenario is as follows: A web application has a login page through which access to the application is controlled. The login page requires a login and password to be provided. The input from the login page is used to build a dynamic SQL statement or as direct input to a stored procedure call. The following code is an example of what could be used to build the query: System.Text.StringBuilder query = new System.Text.StringBuilder( "SELECT * from Users WHERE login = '") .Append(txtLogin.Text).Append("' AND password='") .Append(txtPassword.Text).Append("'"); The attacker enters input such as "' or '1'='1" for the login and the password. The resulting SQL dynamic statement becomes something similar to: "SELECT * from Users WHERE login = '' or '1'='1' AND password = '' or '1'='1'". The query or stored procedure is then executed to compare the inputted credentials with those persisted in the database. The query is executed against the database and the attacker is incorrectly granted access to the web application because the SQL command was altered through the injected SQL statement. Knowing that there is a relatively good chance the application is going to take the input and execute a search to validate it, an attacker is able to enter a partial SQL string that will cause the query to return all users and grant them access to the application. What could someone do to my application? The amount of damage an attacker could do is different for each environment. It mainly depends upon the security privileges under which your application is accessing the database. If the user account has administrator or some elevated privileges, then the attacker could do pretty much whatever they wanted to the application database tables, including adding, deleting, or updating data or even potentially dropping tables altogether. How do I prevent it? The good news is that preventing your ASP.NET application from being susceptible to a SQL Injection Attack is a relatively simple thing to do. You must filter all user input prior to using it in a query statement. The filtering can take on many forms. If you are using dynamically built queries, then employ the following techniques: Delimit single quotes by replacing any instance of a single quote with two single quotes which prevents the attacker from changing the SQL command. Using the example from above, "SELECT * from Users WHERE login = ''' or ''1''=''1' AND password = ''' or ''1''=''1'" has a different result than "SELECT * from Users WHERE login = '' or '1'='1' AND password = '' or '1'='1'". Remove hyphens from user input to prevent the attacker from constructing a query similar to: SELECT * from Users WHERE login = 'mas' -- AND password ='' that would result in the second half of the query being commented out and ignored. This would allow an attacker that knows a valid user login to gain access without knowing the user's password. Limit the database permissions granted to the user account under which the query will be executing. Use different user accounts for selecting, inserting, updating, and deleting data. By separating the actions that can be performed by different accounts you eliminate the possibility that an insert, update, or delete statement could be executed in place of a select statement or vice versa. Setup and execute all queries as stored procedures. The way SQL parameters are passed prevents the use of apostrophes and hyphens in a way that would allow an injection attack to occur. In addition, it allows database permissions to be restricted to only allow specific procedures to be executed. All user input must then fit into the context of the procedure being called and it is less likely an injection attack could occur. Limit the length of the form or query string input. If your login is 10 characters long, then make sure you don't allow more characters than that to be input for the value. This will make it more difficult to inject potentially harmful SQL statements into the input. Perform validation on the user input to verify the input is limited to desired values. Data validation should be performed at both the client and the server. The server side validation is required to avoid a security weakness exposed by the client side validation. It is possible for an attacker to access and save your source code, modify your validation scripts (or simply remove them), and submit the form to your server with inappropriate data. The only way to be absolutely sure that validation has been performed is to perform validation on the server as well. There are a number of pre-built validation objects such as RegularExpressionValidator that can auto generate the client side script to perform validation, and allow you to hook in a server side method as well. If you don't find one that meets your needs within the palette of available validators, you can create your own using the CustomValidator. Store data such as user logins and passwords in an encrypted format. Encrypt user input for comparison against the data stored in the database. The data is now being compared in a sanitized fashion that has no meaning to the database and prevents the attacker from injecting SQL commands. The System.Web.Security.FormsAuthentication class has a HashPasswordForStoringInConfigFile that is particularly useful in sanitizing user input. Validate the number of rows returned from a query that is retrieving data. If you are expecting to retrieve a single row of data, then throw an error if multiple rows are retrieved. Mark Strawmyer, MCSD, MCSE (NT4/W2K), MCDBA is a Senior Architect of .NET applications for large and mid-size organizations. Mark is a technology leader with Crowe Chizek in Indianapolis, Indiana. He specializes in architecture, design and development of Microsoft-based solutions. You can reach Mark at mstrawmyer@crowechizek.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0023.json.gz/line1370039
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