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Optimal 10-Gbit/sec interface standard simplifies component interconnect
By PRASAD SRISTI, PMC-Sierra--PoS-PHY Level 4 delivers a low-power, low-cost, high-performance interface to meet the needs of next-generation IP and optical networks.
Figure 1. (Top) Although PoS-PHY Level 4 (PL4) can be used in a wide variety of interface applications, it was initially targeted for interconnecting physical layer and link layer devices. Standardized at the OIF as the next-generation 10-Gbit/sec SPI-4 Phase 2, PL4 leverages advances in silicon technology to operate with a faster and narrower interface to lower power and cost.
By PRASAD SRISTI
PMC-Sierra
Internet traffic continues to increase at an incredible annual rate due to the growing number of Internet users and proliferation of bandwidth-hungry applications. As Internet traffic increases, faster links are provisioned in the core of the network, and links that were once only provisioned within the core of the network begin to proliferate out toward the edge.
Today, service providers are deploying OC-192 (10-Gbit/sec) links in the transport network, and equipment vendors are currently designing 10-Gbit/sec interfaces for deployment in the MAN. The emergence of 10-Gigabit Ethernet has given system designers yet another protocol choice at 10-Gbit/sec data rates, in addition to OC-192 packet over SONET (PoS) and ATM.
New interface requirements
The popularity of a wide variety of protocols at 10 Gbits/sec and the data rate itself present a new set of challenges in system design. It is essential for system designers to have a standard component interface that meets the demands of IP and optical-networking equipment.
Ideally, such an interface must be able to transfer PoS, ATM cells, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet frames. The interface must also have the capability to support simultaneous transfer of multichannel OC-48 (2.5-Gbit/sec), OC-12 (622-Mbit/sec), and OC-3 (155-Mbit/sec) channelized PoS and ATM interfaces, Gigabit Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet, as required by the new generation of routers and switches for multiservice voice and data networks.
Designers of 10-Gbit/sec systems are facing increasingly tighter power budgets and board space is becoming scarcer--two issues that must be addressed. Also, a widely accepted, standardized interface is preferred, since it reduces the system design risk and improves time-to-market by enabling reuse of architectures across different line cards and systems.
PoS-PHY Level 4 system interface
The PoS-PHY Level 4 (PL4) interface continues a long history of interface specifications from the Saturn Development Group, which comprises more than 30 networking equipment companies developing and defining specifications for interoperability in next-generation network equipment. The group created the PoS-PHY Level 2 interface specification to add packet-transfer capabilities to a previous ATM cell interface for 622 Mbits/sec. The PoS-PHY Level 3 (PL3) interface was developed for packet transfers at 2.5 Gbits/sec and was standardized at the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) as System Packet Interface (SPI)-3.
In 2000, the OIF standardized System Packet Interface Level 4 (SPI-4) Phase 1, a 64-bit-wide packet-based interface for 10-Gbit/sec rates. Driven by the need for lower pin count and power, the Saturn group created PL4, a 16-bit-wide 10-Gbit/sec interface based on the system expertise and implementation experience gained by the architects of PL3. PL4 has since been standardized at the OIF as SPI-4 Phase 2 and at the ATM Forum as frame-based ATM Level 4 (FBATM-4).
PL4 provides an industry-accepted standard that was specifically engineered to address 10-Gbit/sec system design requirements. PL4 lowers system cost and power while increasing signal integrity, compared to earlier 10-Gbit/sec interfaces. To achieve these improvements, PL4 leverages advances in silicon technology to increase the operating speed while using low-voltage differential swing (LVDS) input/output (I/O) for greater signal integrity.
From a high level, PL4 is a 16-bit interface based on LVDS I/O, running at a minimum of 622 Mbits/sec. The PL4 interface provides in-band control and an out-of-band status channel for flow control. The status channel is implemented as a 2-bit-wide status bus that provides per-channel receiver status in a weighted round-robin fashion. The in-band control indicates channel address, start and end of packet, and checksum.
The data and the status paths are accompanied by clock signals. Source synchronous clocking is used in which the data path is clocked on both rising and falling edges of the clock signal--the data path is based on a dual-data-rate scheme. The PL4 interface protocol includes training patterns that enable the design of dynamically aligned de-skew mechanisms. More details on the PL4 specification are available at http://www.pmc-sierra.com/posphylevel4; details on the SPI-4.2 specification are at http://www.oiforum.com/.
Protocol-agnostic interface
Today's internetworking equipment must support a variety of port types, including multiple protocols and various levels of channelization, requiring a significant number of different physical layer (PHY) devices. It is a challenge for system vendors to develop a family of line cards with time-to-market and resource pressures.
Using off-the-shelf PHY devices based on a common multiprotocol interface minimizes the design resources and development time for a complete product line. Also, with the emergence of converged devices that support multiple protocols, an interface that supports simultaneous transfer of different protocols is essential. By leveraging such standards-based interfaces with strong industry support, system vendors can protect their ASIC investment by being able to connect to a broad selection of commercially available PHY devices.
PL4 supports simultaneous transfer of multiple protocols by using a simple control protocol to decouple interface operation from the actual data being transferred. PL4 uses in-band control words (payload, idle, and training control words) that are inserted between data transfers. Each PL4 data transfer is preceded by a payload control word that indicates the port address, a start-of-packet indicator, and an error control code based on diagonal interleaved parity (DIP-4).
Idle control words are transferred across the PL4 interface when there is no packet data available for transfer.A payload or idle control word that follows a data transfer also indicates the end of packet status (EOP) of the preceding transfer. Training control words are periodically transferred across the interface to allow receivers to align with the received data.
Power-efficient interface
New data rates continue to push the limits of power density in equipment boxes. At the same time, carrier equipment rooms are becoming more space-constrained while placing tighter requirements on equipment power consumption. As a result, equipment vendors are increasingly conscious of the power consumption of each and every component in their design.
Component interfaces account for a significant portion of the power within a device. By using LVDS logic I/O and being a narrower and faster interface, PL4 consumes less power than alternatives such as SPI-4 Phase 1 and Utopia 4. An added benefit of a narrower interface is the reduced board space requirements due to fewer traces being needed.
Robustness for plug-and-play
The distance traversed by a chip-to-chip 10-Gbit/sec interface depends on the equipment architecture. In cases where the PHY device and link layer device exist on the same card, such interfaces may only need to run over a few inches of printed circuit board. But as the number of required line cards increases, many box architectures are adopting a strategy where the PHY-dependent circuitry is on a separate card from the PHY-independent higher-layer packet processing devices.
In some cases, mid-plane-based architectures may require the system interfaces to support longer distances, running into tens of inches and two or more connectors. In such scenarios, the signal integrity of the interface becomes of paramount importance.
Vendors are also being challenged to find more efficient ways to develop the large variety of line cards being demanded by their customers. It is no longer cost-effective to optimize the system interface design and layout for each and every line card. Today's system interfaces should be robust and virtually plug-and-play, handling trace length differentials without imposing a heavy penalty on the board design complexity.
To support extended reach applications (i.e., over backplanes and connectors), the PL4 specification allows for the implementation of advanced receiver architectures. Such receivers use the interface training patterns for dynamic de-skew of the received data on a line-by-line basis, resulting in an interface capable of running over a meter of printed circuit board (PCB) trace material with two connectors. PL4 also can be a virtual plug-and-play interface when PL4 dynamic alignment is used, reducing board-layout effort.
Efficient multichannel operation
Today's 10-Gbit/sec interfaces need to support fat pipes of data, such as 10-Gigabit Ethernet or OC-192c PoS, as well as aggregate channels of lower-rate signals such as OC-192 channelized to STS-1 (51 Mbits/sec). To meet these requirements, PL4 has been specified to handle up to 256 logical channels, which is sufficient for OC-192 channelized down to STS-1 and 100 or more Fast Ethernet channels that compose a 10-Gbit/sec aggregate data rate. It is also important to note that in a multichannel implementation of PL4, the channels can have different bandwidth--the round-robin sequence in the status channel can be weighted accordingly.
To ensure fair operation between channels and prevent head-of-line blocking, data is segmented and sent across the interface in bursts. The specification requires these bursts to be a multiple of 16 bytes. But since the whole packet itself need not be a multiple of 16 bytes, the last of the transfer to complete a packet is exempted from this rule. To maintain bandwidth fairness across multiple channels and ensure the efficient use of receiver first-in/first-outs (FIFOs), transfers from different channels may be interleaved.
With the current state of IC technology, it may not be feasible to support packet processing functions for both transmit and receive 10-Gbit/sec data streams in a single link layer device. Hence, it is important for a system interface to support separate (unidirectional) link layer devices for transmitting and receiving data streams. By carrying the return FIFO status information out-of-band from the data path, the PL4 transmit and receive interfaces become decoupled and can operate independent of each other, thus supporting unidirectional implementations.
Broad industry adoption
Standards-based interfaces cannot achieve their goals unless they are widely adopted. Early 10-Gbit/sec interfaces caused some confusion as the ATM Forum and OIF went down divergent paths. The OIF chose HSTL [PS1]I/O (SPI-4 Phase 1) for ease of implementation in previous silicon processes where the ATM Forum went with LVDS (Utopia 4) for greater signal integrity.
But by choosing a 32-bit data path, Utopia 4 did not go far enough in reducing pin count and power or in providing a simple mechanism to support unidirectional link layer applications. As the next-generation interface, PL4 provided an excellent opportunity for alignment between the OIF and ATM Forum and was adopted at both standards groups as SPI-4 Phase 2 and FBATM-4, respectively.
The PL4 specification states a minimum operating frequency of 622 MHz per bit to accommodate the payload of an OC-192c PoS data stream plus the overhead added by the PL4 protocol. To support multiple network applications, the maximum frequency of operation was not specified by the PL4 standard.
Using currently available technology, the LVDS signaling can reach well over 800 MHz of operation. However, 700 MHz gives more than sufficient headroom required for PHY to link layer interfaces with up to 16 channels. The ability to scale beyond 10 Gbits/sec has paved the way for acceptance of PL4 as an interface between higher-layer devices such as network processors, traffic managers, and switch fabrics.
The acceptance of PL4 as a general 10-Gbit/sec system interface has encouraged many standard products like PHY devices, network processors, and traffic managers as well as programmable logic and ASIC cores for custom system design, thus considerably reducing time-to-market. The scalability of the PL4 architecture has led to its extension to higher data rates (PoS-PHY Level 5/SPI-5 (System Packet Interface) [PS2]for 40-Gbit/sec applications) and to network processing applications (streaming interface under development at the Network Processing Forum).
The success of PL4 in addressing the challenges of 10-Gbit/sec designs has prompted broad industry adoption. At 16 bits wide, PL4 is the most pin- and power-efficient 10-Gbit/sec system interface available today. The interface also provides superior signal integrity for improved drive distances and simplified board-level designs.
The scalability of PL4 has led to its acceptance as the interface of choice at 10-Gbit/sec rates for higher-layer devices as well as PHY devices. PL4 continues to gather industry momentum with support by major component vendors, programmable logic vendors, core vendors, and a growing number of ASIC vendors.
Due to this success, the Saturn Development Group drafted PL5 as a scaled version of PL4 for 40-Gbit/sec interface applications. The OIF has since standardized PL5 last January as SPI-5. PL4--and in the future, PL5--provides designers with a wide range of off-the-shelf intellectual property at their disposal and reduces design time and risk considerably.
Prasad Sristi is product marketing manager for PMC-Sierra's (Burnaby, British Columbia) optical-networking division.
Figure 2. PoS-PHY Level 4 (PL4) is the common interface that enables physical layer device families to leverage a common higher-layer board design to quickly deliver a broad range of line cards while optimizing design resources and improving return on investment. With the improved signal integrity of low-voltage differential swing, error detection codes, and an option for dynamic timing alignment, PL4 provides robust operation in a plug-and-play environment.
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‘I’d hate to write a self-righteous song about politics. Do not expect a dance-punk banger called ‘Brexit Hits a Broken Britain’ any time soon,’ says Silent Forum’s Richard Wiggins.
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How did the band form?
We are a product of the internet. Elliot (drummer), Oli (bassist) and I met each other through online message boards, having had no other prior contact with each other. We had a couple of line-up changes with different guitarists, Dario then joined us after auditioning to be in the band, it was obvious as soon as we played with him that the group was complete. We are now each other’s closest group of friends.
What’s the thinking behind your debut record Everything Solved at Once?
Musically we wanted to write something vibrant and varied. We’d come out of a period where we’d written a lot of gloomy indie noir songs, this was great, but we wanted to mix this style with something peppier.
Lyrically I write a lot about workplace dynamics I have observed, my friends and the band. I try to keep it a little absurd, e.g. shining a light on the lack of perspective people who think they are ‘slaving away at their job’ have by comparing them to 19th century rag pickers working outside a loom. I did not want to draw too much musical inspiration from the outside world as it is so depressing at the moment. I’d hate to write a self-righteous song about politics. Do not expect a dance-punk banger called ‘Brexit Hits a Broken Britain’ any time soon.
How does the songwriting process work between the four of you?
We always write songs as a four piece, jamming an idea until it forms a whole. When it is almost finished, Elliot (our drummer) will look at the song structure and make sure it is as satisfying as possible. He keeps an eye on what we have done with our other songs so that we do not go down the same route each time. We are very open about what we do and do not like in each other’s writing. I am the only one who is ever precious about my ideas!
What was the recording process like?
Charlie Francis (our producer) essentially becomes a fifth member when we get into the studio, helping present our ideas to the world. We share ideas between the five of us and perfect each of our parts. Recording the album was a very friendly, happy and cooperative experience – I think we only disagreed with Charlie once during the whole process. It was not a case of him telling us what to do or vice versa, we were a team.
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Each of us draws from completely different pools of influences as we all listen to different music. I think we get labelled ‘post-punk’ because that’s what the vocals most closely relate to. Ultimately, we inspire each other, I consider myself incredibly lucky to get to play with the other three members of the band.
You already have a formidable live reputation: what do you most enjoy – recording or playing live?
There is always a very long, nervy build up before a gig, because you want every audience to get the best possible show and you want to do the material proud. Then there is an intense hour-long burst of adrenaline and time blurs past. I tend to get into the crowd when I’m performing as that connection with the audience is the whole point of playing live in the first place.
Recording is very different, far more considered. We pour hours of attention into each individual part – guitar tones, backing vocals, layering the bass. It is a patient but rewarding process, you see a track slowly build up into a real-life thing. It does not feel like a song truly exists until it has been recorded, it is just exciting potential.
They are incomparable. I love both and prefer neither.
What are your thoughts on the Welsh music scene and how do you see your place in it?
We have been pitched as being slightly outside of the Welsh music scene and looking in – this has stemmed from the lyrics to a couple of our singles which have lines like, ‘we’re destined to be a local band not on the local radio.’ In truth though we’ve been embraced by the scene and have great relationships with loads of other Welsh bands. I think Wales’ musical output is incredibly varied and not easy to sum up. It is a hot bed for talent but bands (including us) could do more to look outside of their immediate bubble and try to crack the UK/ world as a whole.
You’ve been described as an ‘uncouth Talking Heads’ – what’s your take on that description and how would you define your sound?
I think the single Spin does a good job of summing up the frivolous, fun parts of our sound without ignoring the darker, more awkward bits. There is some Talking Heads in there, in that we are happy to flit from super sweet to very strange in the same breath. The darkness is leftover from when we were a moodier, gloomier band, which is where we really cut our teeth as songwriters. Then we have songs like Safety in Numbers which is nothing like Talking Heads really, it’s more like a folktronica Nick Drake – it definitely still sounds like the same band though.
Who do you have on repeat at the moment?
The nu jazz act GoGo Penguin are a brilliant trio who play glitchy dance music inspired piano, double bass and drums. Its weird hearing break beats in Jazz. I’d also mention Protomartyr who is the best post-punk band in the world right now and Little Simz who is an amazing rapper from the UK.
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We are definitely doing a tour next year and are in conversations with a few bands to see what is going to make for the most exciting shows possible.
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Mercedes-Benz Dealer Rygor Commercials is making ever more use of Truckfile digital workshop and fleet management systems, to help its customers stay compliant and maximise vehicle uptime.
With a network of no fewer than 10 workshop sites spread across a large swathe of central and southern England, keeping tabs on all the vehicles being worked on by Rygor’s team of technicians is a complex business – and is among the key responsibilities of Head of Service, Quality & Compliance, Andy Passco.
Like all of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK network, Rygor has been using Truckfile for at least 10 years, to maintain and store service records for all customer vehicles it looks after – but the Dealer has gone a step further, working with Truckfile’s experts to tailor the system to its precise requirements and produce even more detailed results.
The latest Truckfile generation uses rugged hand-held tablet devices, with which technicians can carry out inspections quickly and easily. Any defects can be recorded – with photographs attached, taken on cameras integrated into the tablets. Inspections sheets are stored automatically and available for reference at the click of a button by both Dealer staff and the customer.
Andy says: “Truckfile is completely integrated into our system, to the benefit of both operators and our own team. It’s simple for the workshop technicians to use and provides a comprehensive, transparent and easily-accessed set of records for everyone who needs to see them.
“With the help of the Truckfile team, we’ve been able to produce our own inspection template with 28 additional fleet checks on top of the standard provision. We’ve also set up a quality control system so that no vehicle can be released until it has been fully checked and signed off in Truckfile – our company policy is that this must happen during the same shift as the completion of any work.
“Now, though, we’re also using Truckfile to record any advisories – these are included in bespoke records in my Compliance area, so we can plan forward for any preventative maintenance, set aside the correct amount of time and ensure any parts required are picked in advance. This helps me to plan the flow of work through our service departments much more efficiently and, of course, is also instrumental in keeping vehicle downtime to an absolute minimum.”
He continues: “We operate 10 busy workshops across the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle arm of our business, many of which are open 24 hours a day, and carried out 25,000 vehicle inspections in 2018. This means I really need an informative yet simple way of keeping track on what’s happening at all our sites – Truckfile gives me that overview but also allows me quickly to drill down into any aspect of our records.
“It’s a vital tool in our quest to deliver the very highest levels of quality control and customer service to operators. Paper recording has been a thing of the past for some time now but with Truckfile we’ve been able to evolve, update and extend our digital record-keeping as time and technology have marched on. It’s definitely the way forward.”
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer group, Rygor Commercials, has branches throughout Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, West London, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, offering extensive coverage for customers through the M5, M4 and M42 corridors.
The business has expanded and gone from strength to strength in recent years, launching its flagship Gloucester branch in late 2016 and undertaking a significant refurbishment of its Oxford branch in 2018. With a proven track record, the award-winning Rygor Commercials is proud to be selling and supporting the most prestigious name in commercial vehicles. Andy Passco began his career as an apprentice technician. After joining Rygor as Service Manager of the Chilcompton branch, he worked his way up through the business and took on his current role – which was newly created at the time – in 2017.
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"A crowd-pleaser for the long-time faithful" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun
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Ogre is a turn-based strategy game of mechanised warfare, requiring tactical decision-making and strategic thinking. It's the official video game adaptation of the legendary tabletop wargame from Steve Jackson Games, developed by the award-winning Auroch Digital.
In the warfare of the near future, one type of unit inspires such fear that even allies keep a safe distance: the Ogre. These AI-powered tanks are so powerful they're the equivalent of a battalion of tanks and infantry.
Hovercraft, tanks, marines, infantry, and the monstrous Ogres all take part in an endless world war. As a player, you take command and vie for supremacy on the irradiated battlefields of the future.
Time-Tested, Compelling Gameplay: The Ogre tabletop game has withstood the test of time, captivating gamers for over forty years. This new release is the definitive digital edition of Ogre - including expanded G.E.V. rules for even more variety - and is the first digital adaptation since 1986.
Meticulously Crafted Adaptation of the Original Game: Ogre veterans will be instantly be at home with this adaptation, while new players will find a deeply rewarding, turn-based strategy game.
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Wide Variety of Units and Factions: Build out your faction with Light, Heavy, Superheavy, and Missile Tanks, G.E.V.s, Infantry, Marines, Howitzers, and Ogres (Mark I - Mark VI), while utilizing Trains and Command Posts as you see fit. Choose to play as either the North American Combine or the Paneuropean Federation.
Varied Maps Offer Strategic Decisions: Roll through many types of terrain, across bodies of water, and make use of defensive areas to shield your units from attack.
Scenario Creator: Make your own custom maps and scenarios, then easily share them with the world via Steam Workshop.
Scenario Exporter: Save an image of your custom-made Scenario Editor map at super high resolution, perfect for printing out your own game boards for use with the tabletop game
Playable Again and Again: Multiple game modes (including single player and multiplayer) plus achievements provide hundreds of hours of entertainment.
Ogre, the image of the Ogre supertank, and the pyramid logo are registered trademarks of Steve Jackson Games Incorporated. Ogre is copyright © 1977-2017 by Steve Jackson Games Incorporated. All rights reserved.
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Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950. This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended Journaled (case sensitive)
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MAJOR YBL
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MAJOR YBL Rules
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MAJOR YBL Rules Revised 1-1-20
The league will play using National Federation of State High School Rules with the following exceptions or modifications below. Additionally, please refer to our Procedure Manual, which can be found in your Clubhouse for further information and clarifications.
1) Pitching and Base Length Distances
Age Pitching Rubber Base Length
7U & 8U 40’ 60’
9U & 10U 46’ 65’
11U & 12U 50’ 70’
ALL TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE ARE REQUIRED TO INSURE ANY FIELD THEY USE FOR THEIR HOME GAMES MEETS OUR FIELD DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS. Federation rules apply when protesting field dimensions.
2) Game Length and Time Limits:
7U No inning will begin after 1 hour and 30 minutes, unless game is tied
8U-10U No inning will begin after 2 hours, unless game is tied
11U-18U No inning will begin after 2 hours 15 minutes, unless game is tied
GAMES CANNOT END IN A TIE. All games must be played until a winner is determined, regardless of time.
The next inning is considered to begin the moment the previous inning ends.
3) Pitch Count, Balk Rules and Mound Visits
15U-18U REST 13U-14U REST 11U-12U REST 8U PREMIER & 9U-10U REST 7U-8U REST
76-100 Pitches 3 days 65-85 Pitches 3 days 60-75 Pitches 3 days 50-65 Pitches 3 days
50-75 Pitches 2 days 50-64 Pitches 2 days 45-59 Pitches 2 days 40-49 Pitches 2 days 40-50 Pitches 2 days
31-49 Pitches 1 day 31-49 Pitches 1 day 31-44 Pitches 1 day 31-39 pitches 1 days 31-39 Pitches 1 day
1-30 Pitches 0 days 1-30 Pitches 0 days 1-30 Pitches 0 days 1-30 pitches 0 days 1-30 Pitches 0 days
Each team must keep a pitch count for every pitcher for both teams and confirm each inning, to avoid any disputes over the pitch count. Should a dispute arise, the pitch count total of the pitcher’s team will be used. A pitcher can exceed the max pitch count to complete an at bat, but a pitching change must be made prior to the next hitter. The finishing the at bat rule only applies to the max pitch count for each age level. A pitching change needs to be made mid-at bat to avoid a pitcher surpassing 1 or 2-day rest limit.
Each team must enter their pitcher’s pitch counts through the team’s clubhouse for each game and confirm the opponents pitch counts prior to their next scheduled game. Any team that repeatedly violates this rule will result in a suspension of the head coach, for a length to be determined by the league.
Coaches are to be proactive and stop play if it has been determined their pitcher or the opponents pitcher has reached the max pitch count and is continuing to pitch. Any team that after it has been brought to their attention the max pitch count has been reached or exceeded and continues to allow that pitcher to pitch will result in a forfeit against the team violating the rule. Teams who repeatedly violate this rule will have their head coach face a suspension, the length of which will be determined by the league. A report should be made to the umpire that a pitcher has reached or exceeded the max pitch count and the opposing team has been notified, but is continuing to pitch the pitcher in question. It is not the umpire’s responsibility to arbitrate any disputes involving the pitch count rule, reporting this violation is simply to put it on record to the league.
A days rest is 1 entire day without pitching. For example if a pitcher pitches on Monday and is required to rest for 1 day, they can next pitch on Wednesday. If they require 2 days rest, they can next pitch on Thursday and if they require 3 days rest, they can next pitch on Friday. The only way a pitcher can pitch on back to back days is by not exceeding the 0 days rest limit.
In the event of more than 1 game in a day, the pitch count rest rules apply to the total number of pitches thrown between all games that day.
Balks will not be called for ages 7U-10U (Excluding 9U and 10U Majors Leagues). Umpires, coaches and players should use time between innings to discuss any balks that would have been called if balks were being called. For the 9U and 10U Majors/Premier Leagues there will be 1 balk warning per pitcher per inning before penalties will be enforced. At the 11U & 12U levels, one warning per pitcher will be issued before penalties will be enforced.
A pitcher must be removed upon the 2nd visit to the mound in the same inning or on the 4th visit to the mound in the game and then on every subsequent visit after the 4th, regardless of how many pitchers a team has used.
4) Courtesy Runners
With 2 outs a courtesy runner for the catcher is OPTIONAL. A courtesy runner for any other position or with less than 2 outs is not allowed. For the away team, in the top of the 1st inning, should the player listed as the catcher on the lineup card be on base and there be 2 outs, a courtesy runner for that player is allowed.
5) Mercy Rule
Any team leading by 10 or more runs after 5 innings, 4 ½ if the home team is winning, will be declared the winner. 7U-10U leagues have a second run rule of 15 or more runs after 4 innings, 3 ½ if the home team is winning.
6) No Slide Rule
Baserunners are not required to slide, but must make an effort to avoid contact. Any player who in the judgement of an umpire causes unnecessary or excessive contact will be called out and could be ejected if contact was deemed malicious.
Fielder must allow baserunner access to a portion of the base when attempting to make a play on a baserunner. Any fielder who in the judgement of the umpire fails to provide a baserunner access to a portion of the base will result in the baserunner being awarded the base in question.
These rules are in place to avoid injury. Coaches should educate their players on these rules to help insure the safety of everyone involved.
7) Fake Bunt is Not Allowed
The fake bunt, swing away is not allowed. Any player doing so will be called out and may ejected from the game, at the umpire’s discretion.
8) Uncontrolled Throwing of Bat
In the judgement of an umpire any player who throws their bat uncontrollably will receive a warning the 1st time. 2nd offense and subsequent offenses will result in batter being called out and a dead ball called.
9) Batting Order and Defensive Substitutions
All teams are required to bat their entire roster of players in attendance for the game. Free defensive substitutions are allowed for all positions except pitcher. Once a pitcher leaves the mound he cannot return to the mound in that game. Any player who leaves a game due to injury and is unable to continue, in the opinion of the umpire(s), will have his spot in the batting order passed over without penalty.
All teams must start a game with at least 9 players and must complete a game with at least 8 players.
Any player arriving late for the game MUST be inserted into the batting order as the batter leading off the next inning their team bats. The player will remain in that spot in the lineup for the duration of the game.
Any player who needs to leave a game early shall have his position in the batting order passed over without penalty. Once a player’s spot has been passed over, the player cannot return to the game under any circumstances.
10) Player Eligibility
No player can be older than their respective age bracket prior to May 1st of the current year. An opposing team can request verification of a player’s age by protesting the player’s participation in the game with the umpire. The protesting coach would then need to contact the Commissioner’s office within 24 hours of the completion of the game and provide a copy of the opposing team’s lineup card and reference the player’s full name and jersey number. The team with the questionable player has 48 hours from the time the Commissioner’s office notifies the coach of the protest to provide a copy of the birth certificate to the Commissioner. Failure to do so will result not only in a forfeit for the game in question, but for all games the player(s) in question have played in previously.
The Commissioner has the right to request an original certified copy of the birth certificate, if the authenticity of the copy provided is in question. The player(s) in question have 5 days to provide an original certified copy from the date of the Commissioner’s request. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of any and all games played by the player in question.
Players can be added and dropped from your roster throughout the season. However, only players listed on the roster on June 10th (July 10th for 15U-18U teams) are eligible to participate in the league playoffs.
Players are allowed to be rostered on more than 1 team that participates in the MAJOR YBL as long as both teams are not in the same league. Players are also prohibited from playing down competition levels. A player may only play up from the competition level of his primary team.
Any player who is enrolled in high school is ineligible to play on any 7U-14U team in the league, regardless of their age. WE DO NOT GRANT ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
For 15U-18U leagues any freshman regardless of age can play in the 15U league, sophomores 16U, juniors 17U and seniors 18U.
11) Ejections
Any player ejected could also be suspended, in addition to the game he was ejected from. Additionally, each time the ejected player’s spot comes up in the batting order an automatic out will be called.
1st ejection for the season, coach who is ejected for inappropriate conduct will receive at a minimum a one game suspension.
2nd ejection for the season, coach who is ejected for inappropriate conduct will receive at a minimum a two game suspension.
3rd ejection for the season, coach who is ejected for inappropriate conduct will be suspended for the remainder of the season and may be banned from coaching in the league permanently.
Please review Federation rules regarding assistant coach’s communicating with umpires.
Any spectator who is ejected for inappropriate conduct will receive at a minimum a two-game suspension. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of the spectators in attendance at the game to support their team. Umpires will first warn the coach of the team if spectator’s conduct is inappropriate. Coaches are expected to immediately address the issue with the spectator(s) who are behaving inappropriately after the warning is issued. If the inappropriate conduct continues the umpire may eject the spectator(s) without additional warning. If the spectator(s) do not leave the immediate area surrounding the field in a timely manner, the umpires may award a forfeit victory to the opposing team. There is no circumstance where a spectator should ever interject themselves into the game to warrant being ejected from the park.
The league will review all ejections, to determine if a longer suspension is warranted. The Commissioner will be the final arbiter of the length of any suspension or expulsion. There is no appealing either the initial mandatory suspension or any longer suspension issued.
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS HAD TO ACCEPT A CODE OF CONDUCT PRIOR TO THEIR CHILD BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEAGUE. COACHES PLEASE MAKE YOUR PLAYER’S FAMILY MEMBERS AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT TOWARDS THE UMPIRES OR OPPOSING TEAM MEMBERS. REMIND THEM OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A GOOD ROLE MODEL AND DISPLAY GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES. LASTLY, THE HEAD COACH IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THEIR ASSISTANT COACHES, SPECTATORS AND PLAYERS.
Any coach or spectator who confronts the umpire(s) or anyone associated with the opposing team after the completion of the game, off the field of play will face an automatic 5 game suspension.
12) Social Media Posts
No coach, player or family member of a player or coach of a team is allowed to post derogatory comments about an opposing team, coach, player or umpire on social media. Any coach violating this rule will be suspended for a minimum of 1 game. Any family member of a player or a player who violates this rule will result in the player being suspended for at least 1 game. Anyone found to a repeat violator will result in the coach or player being suspended of the remainder of the season and potentially result in the coach or player being banned from participating in the league permanently.
PLEASE ADVISE YOUR PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR DEROGATORY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.
13) Rules Concerning Equipment
Metal spikes are only allowed at ages 13U and Older, but turf shoes or plastic spikes are recommended for all age levels.
C Flaps for helmets are allowed if they are either part of the helmet or if an added accessory, manufactured by the same company that manufactured the helmet.
7U-14U leagues there are no bat restrictions regarding length, diameter or drop. Bats are not required to carry any specific certification mark. For 15U-18U leagues, bats can be no more than a -3 drop and must be BBCOR.
Rolling or shaving of bats is illegal. Any player using a rolled or shaved bat will be ejected along with their head coach. Additionally, player will be suspended for a minimum of 5 games and coach may be suspended as well.
Any field the uses a double first base or safety base, the base is considered one giant base, accessible to both the fielder and batter/runner. Once a batter/runner becomes a runner, only the base in fair territory can be used by the runner or fielder to determine safe or out.
Games are required to be played using only official MAJOR YBL baseballs.
Effective beginning with the 2022 season all chest protectors must be NOCSAE standards, but use of such chest protectors is encouraged to begin sooner.
14) Playoff Seeding Tiebreakers
2 Teams Tied
First tiebreaker: head to head
Second tiebreaker: run differential in games against each other
Third tiebreaker: run differential for season (for all 7U-10U leagues, this tiebreaker does not apply, 3rd tiebreaker is coin-toss)
Fourth tiebreaker: coin-toss.
3 or More Teams Tied
Run differential for season, any remaining ties will be broken by coin toss.
No team will be rewarded for playing less games or not playing their entire schedule. Win total is the sole number used to determine tiebreakers above. For example, a team that finishes 8-8 that won its sole game against a team that finishes 8-6 will be awarded the high seed as both teams had 8 wins and the 8-8 team beat the 8-6 team in their head to head game, winning the tiebreaker. Furthermore, if the 8-8 team and the 8-6 team split their head to head games and the 8-8 team has a better run differential in the head to head games, they will be the higher seed.
15) 9U Majors, 10U Majors and ALL LEAGUES 11U-14U Play Federation Rules With Our Modifications and Exceptions
9U and 10U Majors Leagues will play using 1 balk warning per pitcher per inning.
15) Special Rules for 7U-10U Leagues, Not Previously Covered Above.
7U Leagues
Baserunners are not allowed to advance on an errant throw by the catcher to the pitcher or on pass balls or wild pitches.
Baserunners are allowed to lead off the base when the pitch enters the hitting zone, but not allowed to steal.
A batter who has been walked and has become a base runner CANNOT advance past 1st base as a result of the walk.
The strike zone will be two ball width wider than home plate on the outside and the inside and one to one and a half ball width below the knees. Umpires will be encouraged not to call the high strike. The widened strike zone is in place at this age level to reduce potential walks.
The catcher is expected to regularly throw the ball back to the pitcher to develop this skill and not hand the ball to the pitcher after each pitch to avoid errant throws. When appropriate a catcher can still hand the ball to the pitcher.
Teams are allowed to bat through their lineup only 1 time per inning. If 3 outs have not been made by the time a team has batted around, the half of the inning will end. Any runners on base will only be allowed to advance as many bases as the hitter advanced on the last at bat of the inning. Dead ball will be called when play is made on any base runner or an infielder has secured the baseball and is in the infield.
If teams have a different number of players, to determine the “bat around number”, use the larger of the 2 numbers.
Intentential walks are not allowed.
8U Leagues, except 8U Majors
Runners who at the start of play are on 1st base or 2nd base can attempt to advance on passed balls, wild pitches or errant throws by the catcher to the pitcher. Runners who at the start of play are on 3rd base CANNOT. The only way a runner who is on 3rd base at the start of play can attempt to advance is a batted ball in play, there is a base loaded walk or a bases loaded hit by pitch. These are the only 3 ways a runner who at the start of play is at 3rd base can attempt to advance. For all other scenarios, Federation rules apply, which means should the defense attempt to make a play on any runner, all runners, including any who started the play on 3rd base has the right to attempt to advance. Additionally, any runner who at the start of play in not on 3rd base has the right to attempt to advance as many bases as possible.
A batter who has been walked and has become a base runner CANNOT advance past 1st base as a result of the walk, unless there is an errant throw by the catcher to the pitcher or the pitcher does not catch the ball cleanly.
The strike zone will be one ball width wider than home plate on the outside, one to two ball widths wider on the inside and one ball width below the knees. Umpires will be encouraged not to call the high strike. The widened strike zone is in place at this age level to reduce potential walks.
Intentional walks are not allowed.
8U Majors
All 9U Leagues, except 9U Majors
Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. A runner leaving early will result in a dead ball. The same runner leaves early twice during the same appearance on base, will be called out. A batter cannot advance to first base on dropped 3rd strike, but baserunners can advance at their own risk. Infield fly will apply.
All 10U Leagues, except 10U Majors
Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. A runner leaving early will result in a dead ball. The same runner leaves early twice during the same appearance on base, will be called out. Batters can advance to first base on a dropped 3rd strike and infield fly rule will apply.
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EUR/USD – Euro at 1.30 Line as Markets Await ECB Rate Announcement
EUR/USD remains steady in Thursday trading as the pair trades at the 1.30 line in the European session. US markets are closed today for the July 4th holiday. In the Eurozone, today’s highlight is the ECB rate announcement. The markets are expecting the rate to remain pegged at 0.50%, but the accompanying press conference has proven to be a significant market-mover in the recent past, so traders should be prepared for possible movement from EUR/USD. There are only two releases on today’s schedule. Eurozone Final GDP looked weak, recording its fourth consecutive decline. French 10-year bonds were up slightly, with an average yield of 2.32%.
Portugal finds itself gripped in a deep political crisis which could have repercussions for the Eurozone. The country entered into a bailout agreement back in 2011, worth EUR 78 billion. In order to qualify for the bailout funds, Portugal agreed to implement tough austerity measures. However, the economy has not bounced back as hoped, as Portugal been stuck in a recession for three years and unemployment is at a staggering 18%. Finance Minister Vitor Gaspar, who has been in charge of the austerity drive, shocked the markets by resigning on Monday, and the crisis has intensified with the resignation of the Portuguese foreign minister. The crisis has already had an economic impact. Stock markets in Europe have dropped, and the yield on Portuguese ten-year bonds has jumped to 7.5%, driving up the country’s borrowing costs. Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho is putting on a brave face, saying that he is confident that the government will retain its majority.
Spanish data has been a pleasant surprise this week. The week started with Spanish Manufacturing PMI rising to the 50-point level for the first time since in two years. Spanish Unemployment Change sparkled, dropping by 127.2 thousand. This easily beat the estimate of -83.5 thousand. The markets had expected a strong seasonal reading, but the release exceeded all expectations. There was more good news on Wednesday, as Spanish Services PMI showed a slight gain, and matched the estimate of 47.8 points. Further strong releases from Spain will be very welcome news and could boost the euro.
Is the Greek bailout in trouble? Eurozone officials are displeased over the lack of progress by Athens in implementing the bailout conditions. The next installment of bailout funds amounts to some EUR 8.1 billion, but will require approval from Greece’s creditors – the ECB, EU and IMF. There is concern that Greece has been lagging behind in restructuring its public sector and enacting budget cuts. Greece has been given until the end of the week to assure its creditors that it is keeping its end of the bargain, or the next tranche of bailout funds could be withheld. Eurozone financial ministers meet on July 8, and the Greek bailout will be high on the agenda.
EUR/USD for Thursday, July 4, 2013
EUR/USD July 4 at 9:50 GMT
EUR/USD continues to trade very close to the 1.30 line, as the pair tests this significant level. The next line of resistance is at 1.3050. On the downside, there is support at 1.2943. The pair broke below this line on Wednesday, so it cannot be considered safe. There is strong support at 1.2844. This line has held firm since the end of May.
Below: 1.2943, 1.2844, 1.2751 and 1.2696
Above: 1.3000, 1.3050, 1.3100, 1.3162, 1.3271 and 1.3353
The EUR/USD ratio is back in action on Thursday, pointing to movement towards short positions. This is consistent with what we are seeing from the pair, which has edged lower. The ratio has a majority of short positions, reflecting trader bias towards the US dollar posting more gains.
EUR/USD is trading close to the 1.30 line, and has stayed closed to this level for much of the week. We could see some volatility from the pair after the ECB rate announcement and press conference, hosted by ECB president Mario Draghi.
8:57 French 10-year Bond Auction. Actual 2.32%
9:00 Eurozone Final GDP. Actual -0.3%.
11:45 ECB Minimum Bid Rate. Estimate 0.50%.
12:30 ECB Press Conference.
ECB Minimum Bid Rate, ECB Press Conference, EUR/USD Technical Analysis, Eurozone Final GDP, French 10-year Bond Auction
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Vanilla Ice on "Ice Ice Baby" and Suge Knight: "He Never Hung Me Over No Balcony, Man"
S. Pajot
S. Pajot | January 29, 2013 | 2:30pm
Yo, VIP! Let's kick it!
Remember when former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight (AKA Big Suge, Big Simon, Marion Knight Jr.) grabbed pioneering Caucasian pop-hopper and South Florida native Vanilla Ice (AKA Robert Van Winkle), then dangled his pasty ass from a 15th-floor balcony till he forked over the publishing rights to classic '90s superhit "Ice Ice Baby"?
Well, neither does Mr. Vanilla. Or at least that's not exactly how he remembers it.
"He never hung me over no balcony, man," Ice says.
In an interview with Sway Calloway on Shade 45's Sway In The Morning radio show, Ice insisted the whole story's been greatly exaggerated over the years.
"'No, you know what it is? When these things become so [much a part] of pop culture, it takes on a life of its own."
The Vanilla vs. Suge beef: In 1991, one of Knight's homeboys, California rapper Mario "Chocolate" Johnson, claimed to have written parts of "Ice Ice Baby" and he was pissed about never receiving credit or royalties.
The much-mythologized negotiating tactic: Suge, Chocolate, and a Los Angeles Raiders linebacker busted into Ice's suite at the Bel Age Hotel, picked him up by the ankles, lowered his cracker butt over the edge, and threatened to drop a big messy scoop of Vanilla on the sidewalk unless he gave up the rights to "Ice Ice Baby."
But the reality according to Ice: It never happened. And like gentleman, the dispute got settled in a court of law.
"In all honesty, you know, that money that Suge did get from me, he was nice about it," Mr. Vanilla told Sway.
"I got it. I know who you are, you don't have to beat me up. I know everything about you. I get it, you got my attention.
"But the story seemed a little bit better and more interesting when you got Vanilla Ice hanging upside down and got his change coming out of his pocket, you know? Come on."
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5 Reasons Why ‘Gemini Man’ Flopped & How Deep Fake Tech Could Have Saved Will Smith
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The problems are easy to fix, if Hollywood producers would just pay closer attention.
Gemini Man is getting slammed for being a box office flop with the Hollywood Reporter claiming that the film is set to lose $75 million after earning just $20 million in the U.S. compared to its $140 million budget.
We saw this coming, just based on the trailers. But now that we’ve seen the film, we can break down why this ‘very’ good idea turned into a failure. Beware, spoilers ahead.
Bad CGI
This seems to be something that plagues Will Smith’s entire career. Two of the most egregious examples are I, Robot and I Am Legend. In both cases, the CGI was quite noticeably behind the curve of the state of the art. Of course, if a film is really great, bad CGI can’t completely unravel things (see Blade as a good example), but if the film isn’t otherwise solid, the bad CGI makes things infinitely worse. That goes even further if you hinge the entire plot on CGI, as Smith for some reason, keeps doing in his films.
Many of the scenes featuring young Smith (aka Junior) are cringeworthy because the CGI is just really, really bad. Don’t be fooled by the still images (which look impeccable), when the fake/younger/CGI Smith (aka Junior) speaks or shows emotion (and there’s a lot of emotion), it just looks fake. And the bad CGI gets, unbelievably, worse during the Smith vs. Junior fight scenes. Nothing about those fights looks real. The moments when Junior “doesn’t” look like an uncanny valley video game character are about 10% of the time. The most baffling thing about all this is that there are currently deep fake videos that do a better job than this film. For an example of how to do this kind of thing right, see Alita: Battle Angel.
Wrong Director
Ang Lee is a talented director. There’s no doubt about that. But every director has their strengths and weaknesses. The last action film Lee directed that was successful was about 20 years ago in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. And let’s be honest, that film was just as much a romance and fantasy film as it was an action film.
There’s this myth in Hollywood that truly talented directors can direct “any” kind of movie and succeed. That’s just not true. Lee is not a great action film director and should never have been given a spy meets sci-fi property with such a high ($140 million) budget.
Plot Problems
The problems with the plot of Gemini Man are everywhere, but let’s just run through the easiest parts.
-None of the people Smith kills are made meaningful. Sure the story is about him and his clone, but root the world building in something meaningful first. Similarly, the Gemini team isn’t developed so that we see their work or care about what the implications are if they succeed in killing Smith and making a clone army.
-Junior (the clone) turns on his own “father” far too easily. It not believable and makes the character as fake as the CGI.
-We’re supposed to believe Smith is a super assassin, perhaps the best on Earth, but he never knew he had a tracking chip in his body that can be removed in under 30 seconds?? Come on.
-Is the bad guy Junior or Clive Owen? Or the older spy exec? Or the other older spy exec at his son’s school? There’s too much ambiguity around the good and bad guys. Ultimately, it becomes clear who the bad guy is (Owen), but we don’t really find out until the end, so in the meantime, it’s hard to care about the stakes involved.
Underdeveloped Sidekicks
-Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Fargo TV series, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Braindead) is one of the most talented new actors working, but her talents are barely used here as she basically serves as a very lightweight accent on Smith’s scenes. She’s not given much to do. And for an international sci-fi spy thriller, it shouldn’t be hard to give her more interesting things to do.
-Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange, The Martian, Marco Polo, Black Mirror) is also one of the most talented actors working. He’s often the best thing in his scenes in various movies. But again, in this film, he’s fairly two-dimensional and fills a role that could have easily been taken by a less talented, lesser known character actor. Wong is wasted in this film, literally (and with little import toward the end) and figuratively.
End Twist
It was exciting for a moment to see that Owen had created a secret second clone that was even meaner and unable to feel pain. The Terminator vibes were strong, in a good way. This is the moment the film might have saved itself. But then we find out that the older spy agency guy confirms that there’s no more clones out there. Really? Developing this point a bit more, and going even darker, could have made us care a bit more about the evil that Smith and Junior just battled.
But even with all those problems, if the CGI hadn’t been so bad, this film might be a full 20% better. There’s no good reason why Smith in particular seems to keep getting saddled with horrible CGI compared to his peers. The only possible explanation is that maybe the producer keep betting (incorrectly) that his sheer charisma (which ‘is’ is strong suit) is enough to overcome mediocre CGI. It isn’t.
If Smith plans to keep on making sci-fi films, he should redouble his efforts to ensure that his CGI is at James Cameron levels from here on out. Because at this point, bad CGI and Will Smith are becoming a familiar punch line.
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December 19, 2019 Food & Drink » Food & Wine
High Noon at Lucky Cat Opening Soon
Lucky Cat’s second floor slated to open New Year’s Eve.
by Michael Donahue
You'll love Lucky Cat twice as much when High Noon — the second floor of the restaurant — opens at 2583 Broad.
"Our goal is to open on New Year's Eve and have an opening party," says chef/owner Zach Nicholson.
Each floor will be different. "Upstairs is more of a traditional bar/lounge feel than downstairs," he says. "The menu is going to be limited and focused more on creative small plates."
This will be a late-night place — a place people in the service industry can embrace when they get off work. "On Friday and Saturday nights, downstairs closes for service by 10 p.m.," Nicholson says. "Whereas the upstairs will open for service around 8. Downstairs will no longer take guests after 10 p.m., but the upstairs will continue serving until 1 or 2 in the morning."
Since he began the restaurant in December 2016, Lucky Cat has grown. Nicholson and his wife, Sara, began making and selling ramen dishes at Lucky Cat Ramen pop-ups around town, including at The Cove and Wiseacre Brewery, before moving into a temporary brick-and-mortar restaurant at 247 Cooper.
They moved into the present location — the former Jack Magoo's — last year. The Nicholsons knew they found the right home for their restaurant.
"We started our pop-ups on Broad, so it made a lot of sense for us to settle down on the street. We love the arts district and many people that own businesses here."
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Ace-high at High Noon
The Nicholsons love the outdoor area and large patio and would like to eventually set up gardens there to grow their own herbs and vegetables.
The building covers 5,600 square feet. "A building with that much space would give us the room to, over time, expand and explore other possibilities with the food," he says.
They dropped "Ramen" from their restaurant's name at the new location because they were serving more than ramen dishes. They wanted to feature a lot of what could be found in a Japanese izakaya, which essentially is a Japanese gastro pub.
"Downstairs our cuisine is heavily Japanese in spirit with a focus on ramen, rice bowls, and bao buns," Nicholson says. "We serve a nice craft cocktail menu with a lot of Southeast Asian flavors as well as a selection of Japanese whiskies, sake, and local beer."
Nicholson isn't ready to reveal High Noon's menu. "By no means are we going to be working with the Southeast Asian flavor palate we work with downstairs. It's going to be a surprise," he says. "It's totally different ideas. We'll work completely without restriction.
"We'll reveal more hints as we get closer to the opening," Nicholson adds. "We want people to come in without any expectations."
High Noon's construction and design aren't complete, but lighting fixtures, tables, chairs, and a 24-foot-long bar are in place — enough to seat 50 people, including 14 at the bar. Also ready for action is a vintage 1960s shuffleboard table Nicholson found on Craigslist.
"Some of the things I think are consistent with the downstairs are our use of wallpaper and dim, warm lighting," Nicholson says. "Beyond that, there are few similarities. Upstairs has this incredible exposed brick, and we didn't want to mess with that too much.
"We went with colors we felt connected to: different shades of greens, and gold and brass elements. There are some things that feel kind of Prohibition-era almost in design. Also, elements that pay homage to our love of two genres of filmmaking — the old Akira Kurosawa films and spaghetti westerns."
High Noon seems a perfect fit to feature bands and other music acts. "Our goal is to eventually have live music," Nicholson says. "The space itself has one end that is set up to be able to host bands. We're going to explore that and see what's going to draw people to the space. We have a lot of musicians that work for us in the company, and their influences are going to be seen."
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Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos
16/01/2018. [Idanha a Nova] Portugal
metalocus, PABLO SEBASTIÁN
The chapel is dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima and is inspired by the scouting experience: outdoor life, camping, the tent, and by the sobriety and simplicity of buildings and lifestyle.
Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos. Photograph © João Morgado
Site plan. Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos.
Ground plan floor. Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos.
Elevation. Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos.
Axonometric. Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos.
Detail. Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos.
Sketch. Chapel of NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA by Plano Humano Arquitectos.
Sketch. Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Fátima por Plano Humano Arquitectos.
The cover of the project designed by Plano Humano Arquitectos is supported by 12 wooden beams (an allusion to the Apostles) revealing the constructive simplicity and truth. With a total length of 12m, the structure reaches its highest point at 9m, after the Altar, where the raising of the main beam increases the space depth, and highlights this sacral point.
Description of project by Plano Humano Arquitectos
The construction of this building came from the desire to have a chapel at the National Scout´s Activities Camp (CNAE), in the municipality of Idanha a Nova, central region of Portugal, for the XXIII National Jamboree of Portuguese Catholic Scouts, which involved about 22,000 participants, and to join the other definitive buildings that this scouting center has.
The chosen location is privileged, in a plateau area, central in the CNAE, surrounded by a rural environment, with an extraordinary panoramic view, that also impelled the design of the building.
The spacial experience begins with the access route to the chapel, a gradual passage to a more introspective environment. This space is delimited by a wood fence, composed of spaced poles, sufficient to delimit the space, but purposely open, showing a chapel available to all who pass by. Crowning the entrance there is a bell, acclaimer of Christian life, and allusive to the catholic Scout association of Portugal and to the XXIII National Camping.
The chapel is dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima and is inspired by the scouting experience: outdoor life, camping, the tent, and by the sobriety and simplicity of buildings and lifestyle. The pointy edges of the building allude to the scout’s scarf, the symbol of vow and commitment of this movement.
The chapel was thought out as a large tent, with open doors to everyone, at all times: a constant welcoming point for shelter, contemplation and introspection. It´s very simple form, as a classical tent, is formed by a gable roof, adapted to receive all visitors. The structure approaches people in the entrance area, where the volume is lower and narrower, closer to the human scale, and stretches forward and upward, elevating the user to something higher, facing a dazzling landscape in background, that amplifies these sensations. This intimate setting is allied to the scout and Christian spirit of communion with nature.
The east / west orientation of the chapel enables the sunrise to illuminate its interior space, and the sunset to fill the place with an immensity of colors, tones and ambiences, that arouse the eye and sustain the architectural arrangement. In fall and winter, the light emphasizes the tranquility of the place, and the unadorned symbiosis between building and landscape.
The entrance point, where the building resembles the scouts scarf, and the way it rests on the neck, is also marked by the presence of water, that is “born” here. Here emerges a watercourse, that invites to visit the chapel and the Mystery that it celebrates. This course evokes the long and rich biblical and liturgical symbology.
The water crosses the whole space of the chapel, on a path that develops into the altar - the central place of any Christian celebratory space - and then into the landscape, directing the user to the cross, which is outside the chapel, in the same alignment. The cross points out the landscape and consolidates the feeling of amplitude and projection to the Divine.
The large cross, implanted at the landscape, with its imposing and yet delicate form, tapers as it gains height, and testifies the solemnity of the place. The alignment of these liturgical elements is arranged along a path that is covered by the architectural form, which while protecting, also projects the user upwards and towards the landscape, unifying the purposes of the formal and conceptual design of the building.
The wood and zinc structure give a simple and protective external aspect to the temple, and creates a cozy interior ambience. Inside, the covering is supported by 12 wooden beams (an allusion to the Apostles) revealing the constructive simplicity and truth. With a total length of 12m, the structure reaches its highest point at 9m, after the Altar, where the raising of the main beam increases the space depth, and highlights this sacral point.
The chosen materials integrate the building in the surroundings, the scout practice, and in the architectural concept. Wood is a material widely used by scouts in their constructions. It is a natural and traditional material, which provides solidity and comfort. Zinc, also a traditional material, here chosen not only for its excellent qualities of tightness, but also for the feeling of protection it confers.
The altar, the fountain and the path of water are permanent elements of the building, and are made of stone, a natural and noble material. The chair, the ambo, the support of the ceremonial candle, the base of the figure of Our Lady of Fátima and the benches of the assembly are movable. These elements are made of solid wood, worked in a simple, almost crude form, cleared of additional elements, letting function overlap decoration.
Light, an important theme in architecture and religious expression, was designed to highlight the expressiveness of all interior and exterior space. Due to its location, in a rural environment, the chosen artificial lighting is discreet and harmoniously distributed. At night the illumination highlight´s and frames the building with the surrounding nature and stars above. The light comes from underneath, and projects itself in the edified set, and in the great cross, enriching the dimensions of the architecture, and giving it ethereal dimensions.
A single point of light stands out from the rest of the illumination, and falls from the top of the structure's shaft, over the altar, consecrating the reverence of this element.
The chapel serves the scout community, and permit celebrations for a greater number of people. In these cases, the assembly can be in the large exterior space, leaving the celebrant facing the landscape, which transforms the whole chapel into an altar. This is a spiritual place, a simple, sacred existence. It invites to reflection, in encounter with faith, while looking forward, to a higher horizon.
Plano Humano Arquitectos
Pedro Ferreira, Helena Vieira, João Martins.
National Scouts Activities Camp, Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
Engineering: Tisem (Emanuel Lopes). IdeaWood (Amilcar Rodrigues)
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Dates Fechas
Project Year: 2017
Corpo Nacional de Escutas – Catholic Scout Association of Port ugal, | Board of directors, Father Luís Marinho.
Helena Lucas Vieira, Pedro Miguel Ferreira. Plano Humano Arquitectos
Plano Humano Arquitectos is a studio founded by Helena Lucas Vieira (Lisbon - Portugal, 1981) and Pedro Miguel Ferreira (Lisbon - Portugal, 1981). Collaborating in the study are Vanessa Ferrão (Lisbon - Portugal, 1986) and João Martins (Lisbon - Portugal, 1991).
Former collaborators.- 2008 Rita Trigo. (External Collaborator) // 2009-2010 Inês Correia. (External Collaborator) // 2012 David Raquel. (External Collaborator) // 2012 Margarida Marques. (Collaborator) External) // 2013-2015 Manuel Dinis, Arq. // 2013, Helena Botelho. // 2013, Yara Catila. // 2014-2015, Nuno Roque. Estagiário // 2014-2017, Ana Figueiredo.
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Wrongful termination lawsuit involves California spa
On behalf of The Mirroknian Law Firm, P.C. | Feb 22, 2018 | Firm News, Wrongful Termination
People leave jobs for all sorts of reasons, but sometimes, Californians are removed from their employment for unjust reasons. If this is the case, sometimes a lawsuit can be the only solution.
The former director of facilities for a Napa County spa recently filed a lawsuit against his previous employer for wrongful termination through retaliation. The plaintiff alleges that he was fired after assorted attempts to make sure the company complied with federal and state guidelines.
The plaintiff was responsible for ensuring the facility’s regulatory strength with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although the defense disagrees, the former director says the spa did not install required ramps and lifts for guests with disabilities.
The suit also alleges that the spa got a permit to build a new well but did not certify the required electrical and water connections. This oversight may have also led the organization to improperly report water use to state and municipal authorities.
The plaintiff said he was later left out of meetings in which important decisions were being made and was terminated later. The defendant responded by claiming the former director resigned his position, introducing confusion about how the man ended his relationship with his employer.
The lawsuit requests a trial by jury and unspecified damages, as well as legal fees and costs related to the case. Any person who believes he or she was wrongfully terminated from a job or subjected to retaliation has the right to seek compensation from a former employer to resolve the case.
An attorney can help possible plaintiffs weigh their legal options after they have had issues that overstep employers’ rights. No one should suffer retaliation from an insecure employer, especially if public safety is at risk.
Source: California Labor Law News, “California Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed Against Resort in Napa Valley,” Gordon Gibb, Feb. 08, 2018
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NL Central Notes: Lackey Contract, Suarez, Nelson
By Steve Adams | September 18, 2015 at 10:32am CDT
The final inning thrown by John Lackey in his last outing brought him to 200 on the season, and that number has more meaning than just serving as a nice, round milestone, tweets Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. As Goold reports, the Cardinals and Lackey reworked his 2015 contract so that he would earn a $400K bonus upon reaching 200 innings. Of course, Lackey’s 2015 salary will still be peanuts compared to his career earnings and the previous, $16.5MM annual salary on his five-year deal. That contract contained a clause that added a club option at the league minimum in the event that Lackey suffered a serious elbow injury, which he did midway through the deal when he required Tommy John surgery. Goold previously reported that Lackey would’ve earned $1.2MM in bonuses at 150 innings, so this next bonus figures to push him slightly over $400K when factoring in his $507K base. Even at ~$2.1MM, Lackey would be among the game’s best bargains. The 36-year-old has turned in a 2.79 ERA with 7.1 K/9 against 2.3 BB/9 in his 200 innings this season.
Elsewhere in the NL Central…
Eugenio Suarez has done a brilliant job filling in for injured Reds shortstop Zack Cozart since being recalled midway through the year, but there won’t be many at-bats for him at shortstop in 2016 when Cozart is back up to speed. The 24-year-old Suarez, though, is more than willing to switch positions to remain in the lineup, he tells MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon. “If they need me at another position, I would try to play there,” said Suarez. “For me, the important thing is to play in the big leagues.” Manager Bryan Price said that he thinks both Cozart and Suarez can be regulars for the Reds in the future. Suarez, who was acquired in the lopsided trade that sent Alfredo Simon to Detroit, has batted .284/.321/.458 with 11 homers in 81 games with the Reds this season. In my recent Three Needs piece on the Reds, I suggested that Cincinnati look to move Brandon Phillips to open playing time for Suarez at second base. Failing that, the Reds could try him in left field.
The Brewers and right-hander Jimmy Nelson received excellent news on Thursday after Nelson was struck in the head by a 108-mph line drive, writes Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. A CT scan somewhat incredibly revealed only a bruise, leaving the 26-year-old otherwise unscathed. Manager Craig Counsell wouldn’t commit to a plan of action for Nelson following the scare. Nelson has been one of Milwaukee’s most consistent starters in 2015, working to a 4.11 ERA (4.12 FIP, 4.07 xFIP) across 177 1/3 innings.
Cincinnati Reds Eugenio Suarez Jimmy Nelson John Lackey Milwaukee Brewers St. Louis Cardinals
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ianthomasmalone
Lackey is even more of a bargain because the Cards don’t have to pay Allen Craig either.
I know it’s been said many times, but many isn’t enough. That trade was awful. Look at him this year. That’s not a man who ever wanted to retire. He tricked the Sox into trading him to the NL and they fell for it.
chrisarreola
The info given on Lackey is incorrect. The $400k bonus he just got is only one of several bonuses. He’ll be earning closer to $2MM, I believe.
Link: m.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/lackey…
Thanks! Not sure I saw that amidst the trade deadline chaos, but I’ve updated the post with the correct info on his 2015 earnings. Much appreciated.
No problem! Thanks for the great content, day in and day out.
Appreciate the kind words. Your feedback was particularly well-timed, as I’ve been working on a post taking a look at Lackey’s free agent stock that would’ve otherwise had the wrong info on his 2015 salary, so I’m doubly appreciative!
still, a bargain. But Kelly rebounded this year and won eight in a row and and had a 1.88 ERA in his last seven victories. Kelly could still make that trade look good for the Red Sox.
bobbleheadguru
Slight critique on the phrase “lopsided trade” above:
Simon is not going to win a Cy Young anytime soon. However, he replaced Scherzer on the roster and has actually has more wins than Max this year, on a team the is horrible.
He is the type of pitcher that has a high ERA, because when he is bad, he is really bad. However, the has a 1 hitter and another game where he took a no hitter into the late innings.
If the team around him was any good, he would be a very solid #3.
You’re resorting to wins to justify that trade?
Simon is the type of pitcher who has a high ERA because he is not very good. He’s had a few good games, but many more than were downright awful.
He could be a #3 in the NL with a good defense. Definitely doesn’t belong in the AL.
He is the statistical equivalent of Rick Porcello at 1/10th the contract cost.
Some fantastic starts counterpoised by some pathetic starts.
For both Porcello and Simon, ERA may not be the best measure of overall quality.
As for Simon/Porcello/Scherzer comparison:
Simon has TEN starts in which he has given up 0 or 1 run.
Porcello has 5.
Scherzer has 11.
Like I said, when he is ON he is ON. It is just that his bad games are horrible.
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Back to the Porcello comps again? Porcello is making 12.25 million this year and Simon is making 5.5 million. How exactly is that 1/10th the cost? Unless you mean next years contract which will admittedly pay Porcello 20.125 million but what Simon makes is still to be determined (probably about half). Comparing one bad pitcher to another doesn’t really do much to prove anything though. Unless you’re going for both Porcello and Simon are terrible but at least Simon is cheaper, which isn’t a very good argument.
Fair enough. Total Contract value is what I was pointing to, but if you want to call Simon = Porcello, I am good with that. It is just that Simon is not a horrible pitcher. He is an OK #3 with big upside about 1/3rd of the time.
Porcello and Simon have high ERAs even though they are both excellent pitchers some of the time. Neither is very consistent however.
They’re not very comparable. Simon’s one good year (and only full season as a starter until this year) was one where his ERA outperformed most of his advanced stats by a wide margin whereas (before this year) Porcello typically underperformed his advanced stats until last year. There is a reason why they signed him to the extension, however foolish it was.
I am referring to 2015 stats. Had the Tigers been a powerhouse team and made it to the ALDS this year, he would have been pitching game 3 and would probably be favored in that game. Suarez for that kind of guy is not a bad trade at all.
Of course, the rest of the team vastly underperformed, so that will not happen.
Simon’s 2015 starts are terrible across the board, except wins of course… Singling out his few good games doesn’t suddenly make him a great #3.
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Never saw Guru use the word “great”. Suarez wouldn’t have even been the utility fielder on the Tigers. Simon has provided innings on a team that doesn’t have a bullpen. Suarez fits better in Cincinnati, but Simon filled a role in Detroit. No regrets as Suarez probably wouldn’t have been worth any different this year after another year in AAA.
Wins for Simon or Porcello are a very valuable, despite what the pocket protectors declare. [Side note: absurd that Jack Morris is not in the hall of fame simply because he did not play in Boston/NY coupled with his “high ERA”….same issue].
2015, Simon had about the same probability of completely dominating (as define by giving up 0 or 1 runs) his opponent as $210MM Scherzer.
For a #3 pitcher, that is well above average. And I did not call him great.
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Realistically are not Simon and Porcello #5 starters on a good team and innings eaters on a bad team. Porcello has joined a long list of those who have not lived up to their potential or their contact. Simon has discovered modest success at age 33.
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Rockies Place Ryan McMahon On 10-Day IL, Promote Josh Fuentes
By Mark Polishuk | April 6, 2019 at 6:18pm CDT
The Rockies have placed infielder Ryan McMahon on the 10-day injured list due to a left elbow strain, as per a team announcement. Infielder Josh Fuentes has been called up from Triple-A to take McMahon’s roster spot.
McMahon has been in the starting lineup for seven of Colorado’s eight games as either a first baseman or second baseman, getting more time at first base since Daniel Murphy hit the IL. There hasn’t been much production yet for McMahon (.200/.310/.280 over 29 PA) as the former top prospect is still looking to break through at the Major League level. McMahon has only a .661 OPS in 255 PA for the Rockies over the last three seasons, though the team was hoping McMahon could take that next step in more of a regular role this season. McMahon and Garrett Hampson were expected to split time at second base in the wake of DJ LeMahieu’s departure.
With both Murphy and McMahon now sidelined, Mark Reynolds, Pat Valaika, and Fuentes are likely to handle the bulk of the time at first base until McMahon is back. There hasn’t yet been any indication about the severity of McMahon’s injury, though it seems reasonable to assume he’ll return before Murphy, who isn’t expected back until May.
Fuentes’ promotion caps off his unlikely rise through the Rockies’ farm system. After going undrafted, Fuentes signed on with the Colorado organization as a minor league free agent and proved his value, hitting .300/.349/.477 over 2034 PA in the minors. This included a big 2018 season that saw him named as both the MVP and Rookie Of The Year in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. With extensive experience at both first base and third base, Fuentes also provides some extra backup at the hot corner for his cousin, Rockies superstar Nolan Arenado.
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Rockies Promote Pat Valaika
By George Miller | March 31, 2019 at 3:08pm CDT
Following the finger injury suffered by Daniel Murphy, the Rockies have called up infielder Pat Valaika to fill his roster spot, according to Nick Groke of The Athletic. It’s expected that Murphy will miss several weeks with a fractured index finger, so Valaika, 26, will occupy a bench role for the foreseeable future. Ryan McMahon, though, looks to be the team’s first baseman in Murphy’s absence.
Valaika has played all over the infield in his career and should replace McMahon as the Rockies’ reserve infielder, with McMahon sliding into a starting role while Murphy is on the shelf. Valaika has played in parts of three seasons for the Rockies, including a career-best 2017 season in which he slashed .258/.284/.533 with 13 home runs in 110 games. Though he scuffled to just a .460 OPS last season, he slugged 4 home runs in 49 spring training at-bats. Valaika should fill in capably while Murphy recovers, but the team will surely miss its big-free agent signing after he suffered injury just days into his Rockies career.
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Rockies Option Ryan McMahon, Select Contract Of Daniel Castro
By Steve Adams | May 1, 2018 at 3:45pm CDT
The Rockies announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of infielder Daniel Castro from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioned first baseman Ryan McMahon to Albuquerque in his place. To open a spot on the 40-man roster for Castro, lefty Zac Rosscup was moved from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
It’s been an ugly start to the season for the 23-year-old McMahon, who entered the year heralded as one of baseball’s best prospects but has been used sparingly in a crowded mix of position players in Denver. In 60 plate appearances over the life of 28 games, McMahon has batted just .180/.317/.200.
McMahon looked to be in line for regular at-bats before Colorado’s late and somewhat puzzling deal to bring Carlos Gonzalez back into the fold. That signing pushed Ian Desmond from the outfield back to the infield and cut into McMahon’s playing time substantially. He’ll be in line for regular at-bats down in Triple-A, where he he laid waste to opposing pitchers with a .374/.411/.612 batting line in 2017, as he looks to get his swing back on track.
Castro, meanwhile, will step into the infield mix and provide depth at multiple spots. The 25-year-old hit .217/.250/.265 in 239 plate appearances for the 2015-16 Braves but has enjoyed a productive run with Colorado’s Triple-A affiliate dating back to Opening Day 2017. Castro is primarily a middle infielder and should help to cover for the short-term loss of DJ LeMahieu, who went on the disabled list yesterday. He also has experience at third base should a brief need arise for any reason.
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NL West Notes: Pollock, Padres, McMahon, Dodgers
By Steve Adams | March 13, 2018 at 9:14pm CDT
There are no ongoing extension talks between A.J. Pollock and the Diamondbacks, Pollock himself tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Pollock hopes to remain with the D-backs long term, though like most impending free agents entering their walk year, he says he’s more focused on the upcoming season than his contract status. Arizona GM Mike Hazen offered little insight when asked about the situation, Piecoro notes. “It’s kind of tricky when you get into this range of time left, with a year before free agency,” said Hazen. “We’ll probably see where the year takes us. You never know.” As Piecoro highlights, there are some parallels between Pollock and newly signed Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain, who landed a five-year, $80MM contract this winter. And while Cain has been the more durable of the two, Pollock will enter free agency a year younger than Cain did.
More from the NL West…
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune highlights the ongoing competition for the Padres’ starting second base job, which is currently down to Carlos Asuaje and Cory Spangenberg. Both have been impressive this spring, OPSing north of .900 in their small samples of work, but as Acee notes, there may only be room for one of them to make the roster. (Both have two minor league options remaining.) However, he does note that manager Andy Green’s tone on the matter has changed somewhat. After once characterizing the competition as an either-or scenario, Green took a softer stance Tuesday. “We’re not set in stone how we’re going to put the roster together all the way across,” said Green. “It’s going to be tough the way we’re currently constructed to carry both of them, but it’s not an impossibility.” The winner of the competition won’t have any time to get comfortable, though; as Acee notes, prospect Luis Urias is also looming and could debut early in the 2018 campaign as well.
Carlos Gonzalez’s return to the Rockies will lead to more time at first base for Ian Desmond, which clouds prospect Ryan McMahon’s role with the big league club, writes Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. McMahon, who has had a strong Spring Training thus far, was perhaps in line to receive a fairly lengthy look at first but could instead be ticketed for Triple-A to get regular at-bats rather than occasional playing time in a limited role with the Rox. Manager Bud Black suggested to Saunders that the final two weeks of camp will be especially important for McMahon, as he’ll be facing higher-quality pitchers as teams begin to narrow their rosters. “That gives you a good gauge, the last couple of weeks, of what you are seeing,” said Black. “Not so much the first couple of weeks — for me.”
The Dodgers lost director of player development Gabe Kapler to the Phillies this season and also saw assistant director Jeremy Zoll take a promotion to join the Twins. Kapler’s replacement, former Rays reliever Brandon Gomes, isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel in Los Angeles and shares some philosophies with his predecessor, writes J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group. Hoornstra chats with Gomes about the point in his career at which he became interested in analytics and player development, as well as the transition from his playing days to more of an executive role. Beyond that, he takes a look at Gomes’ unique background and the 33-year-old’s ability to connect with the players he’s now working with on a daily basis.
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West Notes: Rockies, Giants, Lewis
By Jeff Todd | February 20, 2018 at 10:01am CDT
After making several bullpen moves and addressing their catching situation, the Rockies have had a quiet run-up to camp. It has long been wondered, though, whether the organization might yet add another player, particularly given the ongoing lack of clarity at first base. Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports on the state of affairs as camp opens. Ian Desmond says he has been left with the impression he’s “mostly” going to be utilized in left field, seemingly leaving youngster Ryan McMahon with the inside track to commanding regular time at first. But the market still includes quite a few other possibilities, so it certainly seems premature to count the club out from another move. Saunders notes that the Rox have not had recent discussions with Mark Reynolds, it’s worth noting. Perhaps it is also still possible to imagine the addition of an outfielder, with Desmond then being asked to slide back to first, though it’s all still guesswork at this point.
Here are some more links from the western divisions:
With so much trade chatter surrounding the Giants over the winter, several players now in camp with the organization saw their names circulated in rumors over the winter. Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle discusses the winter of uncertainty with second baseman Joe Panik and a few other players. As for Panik, a phone call from GM Bobby Evans in the midst of the Giancarlo Stanton saga helped put his mind to ease, though he also notes that he and his wife would have been devastated to leave San Francisco and the Giants organization.
Mariners prospect Kyle Lewis recently underwent an unexpected second knee surgery, as Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. The hope is that the 22-year-old, who was taken 11th in the 2016 draft, will be ready to begin preparing for the season in earnest before the end of April. GM Jerry Dipoto emphasized that this particular surgery is only a clean-up, expressed some hope that it’ll be “the final step to getting him healthy,” and credited Lewis for his hard work. Of course, it’s also the latest in a long line of problems with the joint, as Divish documents in a post that’s essential reading for fans of the Seattle organization.
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West Notes: Rockies, Darvish, Rangers, Padres, Angels
By Steve Adams | October 17, 2017 at 9:11pm CDT
Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post tackles a number of topics pertaining to the Rockies’ offseason in his latest Rockies Mailbag column. Among the more interesting items of note, Saunders opines that Carlos Gonzalez’s days in Colorado are through, noting that it’s unlikely that he’ll receive a qualifying offer. Saunders also notes that the ascension of prospect Ryan McMahon, who has been working out at second base, could also cloud DJ LeMahieu’s future with the club. LeMahieu is a free agent after the 2018 season, and McMahon has little left to prove in the minors. McMahon cut his teeth as a corner infielder, however, so it seems possible that the Rox could yet view him as an option at first base, where they’re currently a bit unsettled. Ian Desmond, of course, is an option there, though he could also be utilized in the outfield or elsewhere on the diamond (perhaps even at second base, speculatively speaking, though he has hasn’t played there since 2009 with the Nationals).
A bit more from the game’s Western divisions…
Dodgers righty Yu Darvish reached out to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News with an unprompted message to praise Rangers pitching coach Doug Brocail and recently fired bullpen coach Brad Holman. As Grant notes, Darvish’s recent improvements and changed mechanics have led to criticism for his coaches with the Rangers. “…There should be no criticism of Doug Brocail or Brad Holman,” said Darvish. “They are both very good coaches without a doubt. They are also great people. I’m not the kind of person who lies, so please trust me when I say this.” Darvish goes on to explain some of the alterations that he’s made since changing teams and eventually comes back to the point that there’s “no major difference in coaching or philosophy” that has led to his rebound following his trade to Los Angeles.
Following up on Evan Drellich’s recent report that Red Sox hitting coach Chili Davis will interview for the same position with the Padres, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune adds that the Padres have also interviewed four other candidates for the currently vacant post. Lin also notes that the Friars won’t bring infield coach Ramon Vazquez back to the coaching staff next year, though rather than making a new hire, his duties could potentially be absorbed by third base coach Glenn Hoffman. “We decided to go in a different direction to work with and lead our infielders,” manager Andy Green tells Lin.
The Angels will be on the hunt for multiple relievers that can pitch multiple innings this winter, writes MLB.com’s Maria Guaradado. “I believe every bullpen needs at least two guys that can pitch multiple innings,” GM Billy Eppler said this month, per Guardado. “At least two.” Yusmeiro Petit excelled for the Angels in that capacity this year, tossing 91 1/3 innings of 2.76 ERA ball with 10.0 K/9 against 1.8 BB/9. Eppler wouldn’t comment on the possibility of retaining Petit, though it stands to reason based on Eppler’s outspoken interest in players of his skill set and Petit’s success in Anaheim that the team would at least have interest.
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Rockies Promote Ryan McMahon
By Connor Byrne | August 11, 2017 at 2:29pm CDT
The Rockies announced that they’ve promoted infield prospect Ryan McMahon to the majors. In corresponding moves, the team optioned outfielder Raimel Tapia to Triple-A and designated left-hander Sam Moll for assignment.
Colorado chose to select McMahon’s contract because of first baseman Mark Reynolds’ left hand injury, tweets Nick Groke of the Denver Post. McMahon’s primary position has been third base since the Rockies used a second-round pick on him in 2013, but the 22-year-old has seen plenty of action at first in recent seasons with Nolan Arenado holding down the hot corner in the majors.
The lefty-swinging McMahon is the sport’s 64th-best prospect, according to MLB.com, while Baseball America has him at No. 91. MLB.com’s scouting report credits McMahon’s natural power, but the outlet notes that there are questions as to whether he can handle good pitching. McMahon has held his own offensively this year at Triple-A Albuquerque, though, with a .375/.409/.625 line in 269 plate appearances, to go with a .250 ISO and 13 home runs. His output has been a whopping 61 percent better than the Pacific Coast League average, per FanGraphs’ wRC+ metric.
Moll, 25, joined the Colorado organization back in 2013 as a third-rounder. He hasn’t yet reached the majors, and has posted so-so Triple-A results in a tough league for pitchers over the past couple years. Moll threw 47 1/3 Triple-A frames of 4.94 ERA ball in 2016 and has amassed the same amount of innings this season. Thus far, he has logged a 4.18 ERA with 7.42 K/9, 3.42 BB/9 and a 50.3 percent ground-ball rate.
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ER Crowding Seen as Hurting Black Patients More than Whites
Study highlights differences in 90-day, one-year mortality rates
by Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today June 09, 2017
WASHINGTON -- When black patients experiencing heart attacks face hospital crowding, they are more likely to die than white patients in the same situation, according to a study presented at a Health Affairs briefing on Tuesday and published in the magazine's June edition.
Renee Hsia, MD, MSc, professor and director of Health Policy Studies in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, and her colleagues examined the data of approximately 91,263 heart attack patients in California from 2001 to 2011. They used ambulance diversion as a proxy for crowded emergency departments.
Mortality rates for black patients who experienced high diversion levels (12.o4 more hours) were 2.88 and 3.09 percentage points higher at ninety days and one year, respectively, compared with whites. This represents a relative increase in mortality rate of 19% at ninety days and 14% at one year, according to the study.
The study also indicated that "black-serving hospitals" -- those with a high percentages of black patients -- were more likely to experience crowding and thus to send patients elsewhere for acute treatment.
"Not only do [black patients] experience more crowding than white patients, but even when they experience crowding at the same level, their outcomes are worse," Hsia said at the briefing.
These disparities can't be explained by black patients being more likely to visit hospitals with fewer resources, nor by type of care received -- whether patients received stents, catheters, or thrombolytics -- since the study controlled for these factors, she said.
These differences in mortality could be due to "unmeasured processes of care" such as a delay in patients receiving aspirin, or the fact that when black patients are diverted from one ED they are more often sent to black-serving hospitals than white patients are, Hsia said. She noted that previous research has suggested that such hospitals have poorer care.
For the current study, Hsia and colleagues drew on nonpublic, all-payer, patient-level data from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, which included not only patient demographics -- sex, age, insurance, race, comorbidities and zip code -- but also the date patients were admitted, the source, and the procedures they received. For patients coded with acute myocardial infarction, the researchers obtained information on subsequent mortality both in and out of the hospital.
That information was linked with hospital-level data on ambulance diversion and with data on hospital characteristics, such as each hospital's level of cardiac technology. Then they used Google Maps to determine the closest ED by driving time to a patient's address. Patients who were admitted to hospitals more than 100 miles from their homes, and hospitals with diversion bans, were excluded from the analysis.
Hsia and colleagues calculated the number of hours that a patients' nearest ED was diverting patients on the day that patient was admitted to hospital, stratified into four categories: zero hours, less than 6 hours, 6 to 12 hours, and 12 or more hours.
The issue of hospital overcrowding is a glass half-full, half-empty challenge, Hsia told MedPage Today after the briefing.
While increased transparency and performance measurements have brought new attention to the issue, the reason certain communities have less services is a direct effect of how the healthcare system is structured, she said.
"We have a very market-driven approach to healthcare in the U.S. and a lot of people think that the government is watching out for us -- that supply is matched with demand -- but that's actually not how the healthcare system works," Hsia told MedPage Today.
Like a McDonald's or an Old Navy, hospitals emerge in places where they know they'll make money.
They build in affluent areas with a good patient-payer mix. Since minorities often have lower incomes and are less likely to be insured, hospitals are less keen to bring their services to minority neighborhood, she continued.
Interventions to reduce ED crowding can be undertaken by hospitals themselves, by spreading surgical schedules more evenly, and by implementing early discharge planning.
Beyond that, governments could regulate hospital openings and closures and direct spending to where demand is greatest, but that idea isn't popular with everyone.
"We have to decide as a society, is that something we want to allow or no?" she said.
The study is limited by the fact that diversion data was self-reported by California Emergency Medical Services, and because it included only patients in California, which might not be generalizable to other areas, particularly rural ones.
The authors also noted the possibility that some patients had their heart attacks away from their homes, but also cited research suggesting that 80%-85% of these emergencies occur at home.
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Sleepers to Stash Before Week 1
By Nick Schreck September 2, 2014 7 Comments
By now most fantasy drafts have been completed and you can't take your eyes off of your roster. That's for good reason of course, you likely just drafted the best team you've ever had. However the issue becomes that sometimes we're too close to the situation to realize the truth.
Most of us didn't have the perfect draft. That means there's room for improvement.
I'm not talking about improving the guys you took in the early rounds, but rather the guys from later on in the draft.
You need to be looking for upside players. Sleepers that can be sitting on your bench when they go off for the first time.
Sure you don't want to miss out on those points, but it's better than having to fight on the waiver wire with everyone else once they go off.
Let's be honest with each other for just a second. The players I'm recommending below have zero guarantee that they'll become fantasy relevant in 2014. However, I believe there is enough evidence out there, in stats and other fantasy experts opinions, that I'm comfortable saying you should go get these guys.
If you want a chance to win a championship you need to play the wire right and find value before everyone else does. This is how you'll do that before week 1 of the 2014 fantasy football season.
Players to Claim Before Week 1
1. Travis Kelce - TE - Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce has been mentioned by fantasy experts all over the industry over the past several weeks. After having a very nice preseason people are beginning to take notice that Kelce could turn into a viable fantasy option.
You could consider Kelce a good investment due to Andy Reid's love for the passing game, the lack of receiving talent on the Chiefs (Bowe is out week 1) and Alex Smith's tendency to throw the ball between the hashes.
Kelce has already demonstrated great playmaking ability and I don't believe that Anthony Fasano is a true roadblock to playing time in Kansas City. In fact, with Dwayne Bowe out for the first game of the season I think we could see Travis Kelce burst onto the scene.
I don't advise starting him week 1, but you'll be happy you own him after he explodes and everyone is clamoring for him. He's worth the roster spot before the first week of the fantasy season.
2. Benny Cunningham - RB - St. Louis Rams
Benny (ha. like we're on a first name basis), has been getting glowing reviews out of camp this preseason. Of course we can't believe everything we hear, however he's looked good in the games he has played so far.
The Rams were expected to be run heavy prior to losing Sam Bradford and it appears that Tre Mason holds the third spot on the depth chart. That means Cunningham has a shot at significant carries, and if Zac Stacy goes down he's immediately in line for significant work.
Zac Stacy became a great lottery ticket in 2013. It's possible that Benny Cunningham becomes that lottery ticket in 2014. With an improved offensive line in St. Louis the running backs are going to score fantasy points. The question is, can Benny Cunningham be the next Zac Stacy.
3.Lance Dunbar - RB - Dallas Cowboys
We've been pretty vocal via our fantasy podcasts and other posts that we're supporters of the Cowboys in 2014, at least for fantasy purposes. We expect big years from all of their offensive players and we've continued to harp on the addition of Scott Linehan (which has been overplayed by both us and all other fantasy experts).
Dunbar, if healthy, has the chance to be a viable flex option for fantasy owners in 2014. Linehan made two running backs fantasy relevant with the Lions in 2013, and I believe he can do the same in Dallas. Joique Bell produced almost 1,200 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2013 with Scott there. Although I think that's easily the ceiling for Dunbar, I think he can get in the neighborhood of that.
Those numbers make him worth owning. Even if he's starting on the bench.
4. Antone Smith - RB - Atlanta Falcons
Antone Smith is the guy that everyone continues to skip over in Atlanta. Listen, I get that Jacquizz and Devonta Freeman are there. I've seen the fantasy analysis and the listened to why they're the guys, but what about Smith.
In his only 5 carries of 2013 he had: an 8-yard run, 50-yards TD, 38-yard run, 11-yard run and a 38-yard TD. Those numbers put him at 29-yards-per-carry.
Of course that isn't sustainable you say. I agree it isn't.But look at this preseason and he continues to impress.
A 75-yard TD run canceled out by a penalty, a 40-yard run called back via penalty and a 66-yard receiving touchdown. Sure it was in the preseason against what was likely 2nd and 3rd string defenses. I'm not here to say these stats are repeatable on the scale he's produced. I'm simply saying he is showing big play ability.
This guy is special and should be on more rosters than he is. If Steven Jackson goes down, this guy could have a chance to shine.
Maybe I'm a year too early on a kid who is buried on the depth chart. But god damn do those numbers inspire me.
5. Miles Austin - WR - Cleveland Browns
I hate writing this name almost as much as you hate reading it.
Miles Austin, the king of injured hamstrings is at it again. He could be fantasy relevant in 2014 if he stays healthy. Which is always a huge if.
The guy is the best receiver on the Browns and is only a few years removed from being a top-15ish WR.
This is more about the opportunity and the player he once was. Just don't be surprised if he puts up passable numbers. Miles Austin could turn into a fantasy relevant player once again.
Preparing for Week 1 of Fantasy Football
All 5 of the guys I've touched on above are not guys I would advise starting this week. In fact, you're absolutely nuts for putting them into your lineup.
However, these guys could provide value down the road. They could become starters, trade bait or remain mediocre options. All I'm saying is that they have potential. When you're looking at the waiver wire prior to seeing a single regular season game played you should be looking for potential.
Don't think you're so smart that you drafted the perfect team. Consider these options and you'll work on making your team even better.
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Petition drive to repeal Omaha’s LGBT non-discrimination ordinance fails
OMAHA, Neb. -- A petition effort by led by local churches and family values organizations in Omaha has failed to gather enough signatures to launch a referendum to repeal an Omaha city ordinance that protects its LGBT citizens.
By Chris Dyer Friday, February 1, 2013
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OMAHA, Neb. — A petition effort led by local churches and family values organizations has failed to gather enough signatures to launch a referendum to repeal an Omaha city ordinance that protects its LGBT citizens.
The Omaha Liberty Project, sponsor of the petition effort, needed to submit about 11,400 valid signatures to city officials on Friday to potentially force a vote in May’s general election, but the group fell short in meeting the requirement.
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The group has already missed a deadline to place the issue on the primary ballot.
“We’ve got to be pretty darn close to the number we need,” Patrick Bonnett, the group’s executive director. “Darn close, but we just didn’t get it.”
Bonnett said the Liberty Project’s campaign got a late start and had to spend much of the holidays bringing voters up to speed on the ordinance.
“We were very, very shocked at how few people were in tune with the issue,” he said.
The law, approved by the city council last spring, gives gay and transgender residents the ability to file complaints with the city’s Human Rights and Relations Department if they believe they were fired from a job because of their sexual orientation, suffered other workplace discrimination or were refused a public accommodation.
Employers could be subject to civil penalties if found culpable. Religious organizations are exempt from the regulations.
Bonnett insisted that his group will continue the efforts to repeal the LGBT ordinance.
The petition drive sought adoption of an ordinance to remove sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes within the City of Omaha and for City of Omaha contracts.
With enough signatures, the proposal would have been forwarded to the City Council, which has the authority to enact or reject the proposal within 30 days of receiving it. It would go to a public vote if the council didn’t act.
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If we do scientifically and socially confirm we live in a simulated universe I believe the programmers/creators will know that too. It believes they would let the experiment go on. The simulation would be a success in proving the power of conciseness even if simulated. It shows the mind, eventually will find the truth. The time it takes is irrelevant. True intelligence is knowing the truth. Will conciseness be content with an "it is what it is attitude", or will it relentlessly keep pushing to find the truth? Conciseness tested on all levels, fish, birds, apes, humans. I imagine the creators would compile tons of data but the paramount of the simulation would come when they realize that we realize them!
There is a long philosophical and scientific history to the underlying thesis that reality is an illusion. This skeptical hypothesis can be traced back to antiquity; for example, to the "Butterfly Dream" of Zhuangzi, or the Indian philosophy of Maya.
Many works of science fiction, as well as some forecasts by serious technologists and futurologists, predict that enormous amounts of computing power will be available in the future. Let us suppose for a moment that these predictions are correct. One thing that later generations might do with their super-powerful computers is run detailed simulations of their forebears or of people like their forebears. Because their computers would be so powerful, they could run a great many such simulations. Suppose that these simulated people are conscious (as they would be if the simulations were sufficiently fine-grained and if a certain quite widely accepted position in the philosophy of mind is correct.
Then it could be the case that the vast majority of minds like ours do not belong to the original race but rather to people simulated by the advanced descendants of an original race. It is then possible to argue that, if this were the case, we would be rational to think that we are likely among the simulated minds rather than among the original biological ones. Therefore, if we don’t think that we are currently living in a computer simulation, we are not entitled to believe that we will have descendants who will run lots of such simulations of their forebears.
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Piazza Navona, Rome (1699), by Gaspar van Wittel
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Clyde Wilberforce Hoyte
Composer, Journalist, Broadcaster, Social Activist
(November 11, 1915 – November 14, 2003)
Clyde Hoyte, Early Life
Clyde Hoyte dancing with the Executive Director of 'Music Unites Jamaica Foundation, Rosina Christina Moder
Clyde Wilberforce Hoyte, OD was a in a very true sense, a man of the world. He was born as a Danish citizen on November 11, 1915, in Charlotte Amalie, on the Danish Island of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands. By the time he was 2 years old the USA bought his birthplace from Denmark making him an American citizen. Due to his family-background he was also entitled to British citizenship as both his parents are born in Barbados which became a British colony at the time of his birth. Furthermore, residing in Guyana from age 4 to 23 made him a naturalised Guyanese. In 1939 Clyde Hoyte moved to Jamaica, where he resided and worked for 64 year, until his death in 2003, which earned him deservedly, Jamaican citizenship.
The first stages of his life were strongly shaped by his Guyanese education as Hoyte attended the Berbice High School, New Amsterdam, and went to Queens College in Georgetown, British Guyana. At that time he developed interest and talent in writing. By the age of 15 Clyde Hoyte won the Governor’s Prize for an essay on ‘If I were a Governor’.
His first experiences in the area of journalism were also made Georgetown. Between 1936 and 1939 Hoyte compiled and announced the radio news on station VP2MR and VP2BG. A pioneer, he was one of the first to engage in radio news broadcasting. Hoyte also developed an interest in print media being trained and then employed as reporter by The Daily Chronicle Newspaper, Georgetown (1933-1939).
Hoyte in Jamaica
In 1939, Clyde Hoyte arrived in Jamaica and became the first radio news compiler and announcer for the first government owned radio station ZQI (former VP5PZ, now RJR) which was initiated as a reaction on the outbreak of World War II. The first local newscast in Jamaica was read by Clyde Hoyte on June 3, 1940. He further pursued his journalistic activities in Jamaica by starting employment at The Gleaner in 1939, later becoming the first manager of The Gleaner’s Western Bureau in Montego Bay in 1949.
With his work Clyde Hoyte always strived to deliver reports in a comprehensible manner. He did so for many years at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) where he compiled and moderated Radio and Television Programmes. In order to reach even the youngest Jamaicans he started his own children’s newspaper, The Young Jamaican. In 1944, when Jamaica was preparing for its new constitution with a full ministerial system Clyde Hoyte was asked to write the book ‘The New Constitution Simply Explained’. Further publications of Clyde Hoyte are ’History of the Jamaica Agricultural Society’, covering 60 years of its history, ‘Man of Destiny’, a biography of the Hon. Norman Washington Manley and biographies of the life of Willie Henry and Jimmy Tucker.
Between the years of 1945 and 1954 Clyde Hoyte operated his own printing business ‘The Western Sun’ and became subsequently editor at the City Printery in Kingston. In 1949 he co-founded the Jamaica Junior Chamber, which was started in Montego Bay with Hoyte as secretary. In this position he travelled with the president, Mr. Frank Parkin, to Trinidad, Barbados, Grenada and Antigua in order to launch the Junior Chamber Movement there.
The Composer
In the late 1940s, Hoyte began to compose anthems, hymns, patriotic songs and mento tunes aimed at promoting peace and harmony in Jamaican society. Some of today’s most popular pieces composed by Hoyte include the Christmas Carols Jamaica Noel (No Snow on our Carib Island) and O’er our Blue Mountain, the songs Sweet as a Dream, Have Faith, Out of Many One People, Away With Violence, See God In All, I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Something Bigger, Going Home, Plenty Road, Daphne Walking, Show Your Soul, Old Firetick and the powerful and emotional Jamaica Calling. Through these compositions Clyde Hoyte became a pioneer in the fledgling Jamaica recording industry.
Hoyte the Performer
In 1955, Clyde Hoyte wrote music for the first Hollywood movie filmed in Jamaica, Manfish and became the first composer of commercial jingles in Jamaica. He regularly sang, danced and played the piano in hotels in Jamaica and for a short time even at a prominent night club in New York City.
RCM Music Foundation (now Music Unites Jamaica Foundation) assisted Clyde Hoyte during the last years of his creative life and organized in his honour in March 2003 the ‘Away with Violence’ Gala. Many celebrated musicians of Jamaica took part, performing most of his well known songs and Clyde Hoyte himself at age 87 participated with a fascinating dance with lights.
Clyde Hoyte Talent Centre
Another remarkable achievement of Hoyte was the establishment of the ‘Clyde Hoyte Talent Centre’ which was committed to train physically and mentally challenged persons in the designing and production of handcraft. In this project harmony, self-reliance and caring for others were stressed.
Remember All Are One
Having grown up in different cultural backgrounds, Clyde Hoyte always promoted the principle of equality. This is also reflected in his journalistic work with which he tried to reach everyone. He made efforts for the ‘United Nation World Motto Project’ with his suggestion “Remember All Are One”. This motto can be said to be a basis of Clyde Hoyte’s life and work as he embodied several citizenships and promoted international collaboration. Clyde Hoyte delivered personally to the United Nations a very large wall carpet with his slogan “Remember All Are One”, which was handmade by him, as he was a master in crochet. This reminder on his passion for unity amongst nations has been exhibited for many years at one of the UN City offices in Vienna, Austria. In later years Jimmy Cliff used this as the refrain for his hit “We All Are One”.
Clyde Hoyte was committed to serving humanity with his work and visions throughout his life. As a free-lance journalist, he continued submitting articles to the Jamaica Gleaner until the time of his passing on November 14, 2003, at the age of 88. His work will continue to engage Jamaicans and Caribbean people for many years to come.
Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Howard Cooke wrote in his tribute “It is true that his genius lay in writing poems and lyrics and putting music to them, but his urgency was to interpret what God wanted for His people. His anxiety was not for material benefits, he just wanted to create material that could be used to uplift and guide others to reach out and do good”.
Daphne Walkin' [10 inch] - Clyde Hoyte with George Moxey Quartet Digital archive of MRS 78RPM single 07B; Daphne Walkin' by Clyde Hoyte with Orchestra by George Moxey Quartet
℗1952 Stanley Motta Ltd. Style: Jamaican Mento
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Montego Calypso [10 inch] - Clyde Hoyte with George Moxey Quartet Digital archive of MRS 78RPM single 07A; Montego Calypso by Clyde Hoyte with Orchestra by George Moxey Quartet
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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster Coming: Report
Kurt Ernst July 2, 2012 Comment Now!
An Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster has been rumored for quite some time. Three years ago, we brought you spy photos of a car believed to be the V12 Vantage Roadster testing at the Nürburgring, and last December we even speculated that the car would debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
It didn’t, but now comes word from V12 Vantage Roadster that the car is just about to make its public debut. Word is that only 101 copies will be built, which makes the car nearly as exclusive as Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar.
As expected, the Roadster will get the same powertrain as the V12 Vantage coupe, which means it gets a 6.0-liter V-12, good for some 510 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, and it’s not yet known if Aston Martin will also offer the car with a Touchtronic automatic transmission as well.
To ensure high-speed, top-down stability, the Roadster gets a redesigned rear deck lid with a (slightly) more pronounced spoiler, a revised front end and a modified suspension. Carbon fiber is used to accent the side strakes, mirror cap and taillight trim, and the Roadster rides on unique forged wheels.
Production will reportedly begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with U.K. pricing said to start at 150,000 pounds (approximately $234,930). Given the car’s exclusivity, if you want one of your own, now is the time to contact your local Aston Martin retailer.
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Kawasaki Releases 2006 Vulcan 750 and 800 Drifter Motorcycles
Two familiar Vulcan cruiser models, the 750 and Drifter 800, return for 2006 with price hikes but no other changes.
Kawasaki has released its first two 2006 cruisers, both carried over from 2005. Kawasaki's oldest cruiser, the Vulcan 750, returns with no physical changes from 2005. In fact it's barely changed from its original form of two decades ago. The 2006 paint scheme is a red/black color combination. Price increases by $100 to $6299.
The Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter, styled like a big American bike of the 1940s, also returns unchanged from last year. For '06, it gets a black/silver two-tone paint scheme and a $200 price boost to $7399.
For more breaking motorcycle news, visit the home page of www.MotorcycleCruiser.com.
Vulcan 800 Drifter, $7399
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On behalf of Pridgeon & Zoss, PLLC | Aug 22, 2015 | IRS
The IRS has some good news and some bad news for expatriates and taxpayers with foreign income. First, the bad news: The deadline for filing Form 114, the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, is moving up a couple of months.
The good news is that the new deadline is easy to remember: April 15. Even better, the law introduces an extension for FBAR filers, setting the latest due date at Oct. 15 for a maximum 6-month extension.
In a way, the change offers a lesson in federal lawmaking. It was not a provision in one of those lengthy bills that make the Tax Code just a little more confusing for taxpayers. It was a small part of the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 that Pres. Barack Obama signed into law right before Congress’ August recess. (For trivia buffs: According to ThinkProgress.org, Senators and members of the House are the only people in the country required to take a vacation.)
A couple of important notes: The change will not be effective for the 2015 tax year. The deadline for 2015 filings remains June 30, 2016. An extension will not be available in 2016, just as it is not available for taxpayers who missed the June 30, 2015, deadline. Remember: Failure to file on time translates into at least a $10,000 penalty.
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Major Storm to Bury State with Snow
By Bob Connors • Published at 5:29 pm on January 10, 2011
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Gov. Dannel Malloy took the first step towards declaring a state of emergency ahead of one of the biggest snowstorms to hit Connecticut in several years.
Malloy asked all non-essential state workers to stay home until at least noon on Wednesday.
The nor'easter is expected to dump as much as two feet of snow on some parts of Connecticut late Tuesday and into Wednesday.
He signed a civil preparedness order late Tuesday after receiving a briefing from state meteorologists and agency heads.
He urged people in Connecticut to expect a great deal of snow and to plan accordingly. "I'd be buying bread and milk if I were you," Malloy said during a Tuesday afternoon news conference. Malloy said he has reached out to governors in other northeastern states to coordinate efforts during the storm.
Days after thousands were stranded on I-84 during a snowstorm, Malloy said he will keep a close eye on the roads. "If we get 20 inches of snow, we will close the highway," Malloy said.
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On Monday, the storm brought snow and ice to the southeastern United States, paralyzing cities from Atlanta to Charlotte, North Carolina. Even areas in Mississippi and Alabama were covered in snow on Monday.
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As it moves north, the snow is expected to begin around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. on Tuesday and for snow to be heavy between 3 a.m. and noon on Wednesday.
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Snow Prompted Hundreds of Early Dismissals
Hundreds of schools are releasing early as snow moves into the state.
By Meteorologist Josh Cingranelli • Published at 11:39 am on January 30, 2017
Several school districts made the decision early to dismiss students early with a forecast of snow, the state Department of Motor Vehicles canceled all road skills tests after 1 p.m. for today and the NBC Connecticut meteorologists issued a First Alert for snow that is causing problems on the roads and will impact the evening commute as well.
UConn dismissed at 2 p.m. for the Storrs, greater Hartford, Waterbury and the School of Law campuses, while classes and operations at UConn's Stamford and Avery Point campuses remain on their regular schedule.
Non-essential employees were allowed to leave the Storrs, greater Hartford, Waterbury and the School of Law campuses at 2 p.m., but essential employees were directed to report as normal. Essential services, including public safety, residential dining halls and others will not be affected.
We're forecasting one to three inches of snow for the entire state. While it will not accumulate to much, there will be periods of heavier snow that could make things tricky on the roads, and the timing has led to some issues.
Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley, of the Hartford police department, said the early dismissals will lead to parents leaving early, which will help the commute later today.
"When parents are leaving early to go home and get their children -- most of the schools in the region do have early dismissal, so a lot of parents that would commute into Hartford will be heading home early so that will lighten our traffic pressure," he said.
In addition to schools dismissing early, the evening commute could also present an issue. Light to moderate snow will be falling statewide during the evening afternoon and evening commute home.
Winter weather advisories have been posted for the entire state and are in effect through the night.
The widespread snow will come to an end by 10 p.m. with lingering snow showers continuing through the night.
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Charlie Sheen Sentenced to 30 Days in Rehab
Actor pleads guilty but won't serve jail time
By Greg Wilson and DANIEL MACHT • Published at 12:52 pm on August 2, 2010
Charlie Sheen won't be serving two and a half seconds behind bars.
The "Two and a Half Men" star pleaded guilty in an Aspen, Colo. courtroom to misdemeanor assault Monday in exchange for dropping two other charges -- including felony menacing -- that stem from a Christmas Day incident with Sheen's wife, The Associated Press reported.
He was ordered to report to a California rehabilitation center in a month to begin serving a 30-day sentence, followed by as many days on probation and 36 hours of anger management, according to the AP.
The sentence allows Sheen to begin filming the new season of his hit CBS sitcom on set in Los Angeles tomorrow, TMZ reported.
Sheen, 44, was arrested on Christmas Day after his wife, Brooke Mueller, told cops in Aspen he threatened her with a knife at their vacation home.
Mueller told police Sheen held a switchblade knife to her throat as he held her down on her bed.
"You better be in fear," the police report alleged Sheen told his wife. "If you tell anybody, I'll kill you. Your mother's money means nothing. I have ex-police I can hire who know how to get the job done and they won't leave any trace."
An Aspen police officer wrote that he saw "red marks on the upper part of the front of her neck."
Sheen denied attacking his wife, but admitted breaking her glasses, the police report said. Sheen told police he became angry when his wife threatened to divorce him and fight for custody of their twin sons, the report said.
Besides felony menacing, Aspen police originally charged Sheen with felony second-degree assault and a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief. He was booked under his birth name, Carlos Irwin Estevez.
Both Sheen and Mueller, 32, entered substance abuse rehabilitation several weeks after the incident and have reconciled.
Celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred, who signed on to represent a former Aspen cop who responded to to the incident, reportedly blasted Monday's plea deal.
"The sentence was absolutely laughable and unacceptable," Allred told the AP. "Spousal assault and battery is a very serious crime and needs to have serious consequences."
With Sheen's lawyers believed to be negotiating up to the last minute with prosecutors, Monday's deal differed from the one that fell apart in June.
Under that deal, Sheen would have served 30 days in Aspen's jail, but work by day as an intern at the town's community theater group.
"Sometimes people have the best intentions and the stars just don't align and you have to pull the plug and regroup," attorney Yale Galanter said.
Sheen and Mueller were married in 2008. Their twin sons, Max and Bob, celebrated their first birthday in March.
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Roger Moore | NCAA.com | March 13, 2017
College wrestling: 10 things to watch for at Championships
The DI wrestling championships are coming up in St. Louis this week.
The 87th NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships return to St. Louis for what will be another fantastic three days. Penn State won the 2016 team title, their fifth in six seasons, and enters Thursday as one of three programs to battle for the 2017 trophy. Ohio State, NCAA champions in 2015, won the Big Ten title, while Oklahoma State had a record-setting two days at the Big 12 conference Championships. Here are 10 things to watch for in St. Louis.
The BEST week of the year is here! #mondaymotivation pic.twitter.com/VeE9xqiMib
— NCAA Wrestling (@ncaawrestling) March 13, 2017
Ohio State’s Kyle Snyder has been making headlines since he was 16-years-old. In 2016, the Maryland product won an NCAA title as a sophomore 285-pounder and followed that up by winning a gold medal in Rio at the 2016 Summer Olympics, the youngest United States freestyler to do so. He has wrestled part of his junior campaign overseas and enters the 2017 Championships unbeaten and as the top seed at 285.
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— Ohio State Wrestling (@wrestlingbucks) March 12, 2017
Missouri’s J’Den Cox, a senior and winner of two NCAA titles, won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. The undefeated native of Columbia, Mo., has a diversified resumé that includes an infectious smile and attitude wrestlers, fans, and coaches should emulate. Two seasons ago, Cox lost to Snyder in the 197-pound NCAA semifinals. Both could represent the U.S. – at different weight classes – for years to come.
The two OSU’s
Penn State has won five of the last six NCAA Championships. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s Nittany Lions started the year with some question marks, but another cast of talented freshmen put PSU back on top – until the Big Ten Championships.
Ohio State took advantage of an injury to one of those freshmen, 125-pounder Nick Suriano, and claimed top honors in Bloomington, Ind. The Buckeyes head to St. Louis with national champions Nathan Tomasello (133), Myles Martin (184), and Snyder (285), plus the two Jordans, Micah (149) and Bo (174), and 197-pound stud Kolin Moore. Those six are formidable and give head coach Tom Ryan plenty of firepower.
Oklahoma State routed the field at the Big 12 Championships and goes into Thursday looking for its first team title since 2006 and 35th overall. The Cowboys have 141-pounder Dean Heil, champion in 2016, and a loaded lineup with potential All-Americans in all 10 brackets. If head coach John Smith and Co. can put one or two in the finals and throw in another six or seven All-Americans, they will be tough to beat.
It's NCAA's week! As we prepare, let's take a look at the tradition our team works to uphold every day: https://t.co/2qCkziyY7Q #okstate pic.twitter.com/5PgI1kCNOC
— OSU Cowboy Wrestling (@CowboyWrestling) March 13, 2017
Penn State scores points and has fun while doing it. Zain Retherford (149), Jason Nolf (157), and Bo Nickal (184) could finish in the top eight in the team race by themselves. If the supporting cast has a good tournament, it might not matter what either OSU does.
The Hodge race
Wrestling’s Heisman Trophy, the Hodge, has never had so many nominees. Every weight class has a worthy candidate with Cornell’s Gabe Dean, looking for his third NCAA title, undefeated and with scoring bonus points to boot. Retherford is a junior for PSU with a 59-match win streak, while Nolf, just a sophomore, as dominant as anybody in the country. Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez goes for his third NCAA title in three years; the junior has one collegiate loss, that coming to Nolf a year ago. Arizona State rookie Zahid Valencia is 33-0 this season and worthy of attention. You cannot leave out Iowa’s Thomas Gilman, Ohio State’s Nathan Tomasello, Oklahoma State’s Dean Heil, Cox, or Snyder.
The Hodge goes to the most dominant wrestler and someone representative of a student-athlete. This season’s vote will be close and could come down to who is this season's NCAA Tournament Outstanding Wrestler recipient.
A perfect 10
Not often does each weight class include one unbeaten wrestler. But that is the case in 2017.
● Iowa’s Thomas Gilman is 27-0 at 125 pounds. A senior this season, he lost in the 2016 NCAA finals to Penn State senior Nico Megaludis.
● Ohio State’s Nathan Tomasello (19-0) was a national champion as a freshman 125-pounder in 2015. He was pinned by Gilman in the 2016 NCAA semifinals and came back to finish third.
● Oklahoma State junior Dean Heil (27-0) has won 36-straight matches which includes his run to the 2016 national title at 141 pounds.
● Penn State’s Zain Retherford (23-0) takes a 59-match win streak to St. Louis. The 2016 NCAA champion took a redshirt season after finishing fifth at 141 in 2014.
● Another Nittany Lion, sophomore Jason Nolf (22-0), has been unstoppable in 2016-17 after falling in the 2016 NCAA final to Illinois’ Isaiah Martinez.
● Illinois junior Isaiah Martinez (27-0) is already a two-time champion. The Californian won two titles at 157 and is now the top dog at 165 pounds.
● Arizona State redshirt-freshman Zahid Valencia (33-0) has rolled through a good schedule and will have to hold off a good group of 174-pounders.
● Cornell’s Gabe Dean (30-0) has been dominant, this season and for much of his impressive career. The Big Red senior goes for his third NCAA title.
● J’Den Cox of Missouri is 23-0: See Olympian.
● Ohio State junior Kyle Snyder (12-0): See Olympian.
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All dramas need a villain
Former Iowa Hawkeye Tony Ramos relished the role of villain, somewhat like former Oklahoma State star Johny Hendricks. Ramos won the 2014 NCAA title at 133 pounds, while Hendricks was a two-time titleist. Gilman, a senior 125-pounder for head coach Tom Brands’ Hawkeyes, has given sound-bite after sound bite during the 2016-17 campaign. None of that matters to the Council Bluffs, Iowa, product.
“I’m not a people person,” Gilman said in February. “I’ve always been kind of an outcast, but it’s because I’ve made myself that way. I just don’t want to be caught up in bogus stuff.”
There are three guarantees in the state of Iowa: death, taxes, and wrestling.
“People that don’t like Thomas Gilman and are consumed with trying to bring him down just don’t understand his mentality,” Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands told Chris Cuellar. “They’re not elite-level thinkers. They’re not consumed by being the very, very, very best they can be in their particular discipline. Why are you going to belittle a guy who has been relatively successful and is growing by the day?
“I see a guy that approaches the sport very seriously in a unique way. Everybody says that we’re robots (at Iowa), but that’s not true. Iowa style is your style. Thomas Gilman’s style is Iowa’s style.”
Taking a page from Division II
Every so often, especially in March, there is a HOLY COW moment in collegiate championships. An unseeded or unheralded wrestler making it to Saturday night’s big stage or that first round shocker. Last weekend in Birmingham, Ala., Limestone College’s DeAndre’ Johnson provided one such script. The 157-pound bracket had two “favorites” in Pittsburgh-Johnstown’s unbeaten Cody Law and Nebraska-Kearney’s Destin McCauley, a national champion in 2016. But Johnson, whose credentials included two seasons in the junior college ranks, took out Law 12-10 in sudden victory, then hammered McCauley in the finals, 14-5.
Might Johnson be inspiration for someone under the radar in St. Louis?
The Hokies
It has been an interesting month for Virginia Tech after longtime head coach Kevin Dresser announced he would take over as head coach at Iowa State. With the Cyclones limping to a 1-12 dual campaign, Dresser, a national champion for Iowa during his competitive days, became ISU’s target. Meanwhile, the Hokies finished an 18-1 dual season by beating a good Nebraska team, then rolled to the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship by outdistancing a good North Carolina State squad.
F O U R days out!@ZZtop184 is beyond ready to return to the mat in St. Louis!#AllAboutUs #Hokies pic.twitter.com/Rjakd2Awrv
— VT Wrestling (@VT_Wrestling) March 12, 2017
With assistant coach Tony Robie at the helm, the Hokies head to St. Louis as a team to watch with a number of All-America threats, including Joey Dance (25-1 at 125), Zack Epperly (19-1 at 174), Zack Zavatsky (24-2 at 184), Jared Haight (24-2 at 197), and Ty Walz (22-2 at 285). There is no reason to believe the Hokies will not be among the top five when all is said and done. Last March, the Hokies edged Iowa by one point for fourth behind Penn State, Oklahoma State, and Ohio State.
Record crowds
The last time the NCAA Wrestling Championships were in St. Louis, in 2015, a record 113,013 attended the six sessions inside the Scottrade Center. The second highest total for an NCAA Tournament was 112,393 – in St. Louis in 2012. Four times – 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011 – wrestling’s showcase has brought over 100,000 with St. Louis holding the top two spots. New York City’s Madison Square Garden drew 110,194 last March with Philadelphia bringing 104,260 in 2011.
Check out the full 2017 NCAA DI Wrestling Championships bracket: https://t.co/tWHsuIPO4t #NCAAWrestling pic.twitter.com/TskOTDnmsC
— NCAA Wrestling (@ncaawrestling) March 8, 2017
First-timers
Freshmen, true and redshirt, always draw attention at the NCAA Championships. Some battle their way to Saturday, while others melt under the pressure. This season’s crop of rookies is deep and talented led by Arizona State’s Zahid Valencia (33-0), the top seed at 174 pounds. That same bracket includes Penn State’s Mark Hall (26-3), who, as the fifth seed, could see the Sun Devil in Friday night’s semifinals.
Others to watch include:
● Michigan’s Logan Massa (27-2), whose two losses are to top-seeded Isaiah Martinez at 165 pounds; Massa is the No. 2 man in seedings. Another at 165 is PSU’s Vincenzo Joseph (17-4), seeded third.
● Oklahoma State 133-pounder Kaid Brock (25-2) has lost twice to South Dakota State’s Seth Gross and is seeded third; Brock beat Iowa’s Cory Clark during the regular season and opened his career with a pin of 2015 NCAA champion Cody Brewer last season before an injury sent Brock to the sidelines.
● Northern Iowa’s Max Thomsen (27-5) is seeded seventh at 149 pounds, while Arizona State’s Josh Shields (32-7) is No. 9 at 157 pounds. Edinboro’s Dakota Geer (29-8) is a rookie 184-pounder and seeded 14th. A Thursday night match with Iowa’s Sammy Brooks, the third seed, could be fun.
● Iowa’s Michael Kemerer (27-2) has lost twice to PSU’s Nolf and may be the only one within five points of the Nittany Lion.
Is Edinboro this year’s Edinboro?
The “mid-majors” as many like to call them include plenty of tournament-ready teams. Edinboro and head coach Tim Flynn always seem to put wrestlers on the podium and climbed all the way to third in 2015. American, under Mark Cody, used a small group to climb the final standings and take fifth in 2011. Central Michigan tied for seventh in 2008. Although the post-World War II landscape was much different, tiny Cornell College of Iowa was the 1949 national champions.
Is there a surprise top-10 run from someone in 2017? South Dakota State perhaps? Maybe Northern Iowa, second to Cornell College in 1949?
College wrestling: No. 4 Ohio State takes down No. 8 Wisconsin on the road in top-10 tilt
Ohio State took down Wisconsin in a top-10 battle. Luke Pletcher reached 99 career wins and Kollin Moore’s 21-3 win over Peter Christensen sealed the dual win, and represented the 100th win of his career.
No. 1 Iowa wrestling defeats No. 7 Nebraska 26-6 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The No. 7 Nebraska Cornhuskers were the latest team to invade Iowa territory, but they couldn't stop the Hawks. Iowa prevailed in eight of the ten matches to stay undefeated on the year.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin wrestling: Three things to know before this top-ten dual in Madison
On Friday night, the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers will welcome No. 4 Ohio State to The Field House in Madison, a venue that, just five days ago, echoed of enthusiasm and excitement as the Badgers outscored the No. 2 team in the country 25-18.
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J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017 Jul;32(7):1295-1302. doi: 10.1111/jgh.13737.
Proton pump inhibitors: Risks of long-term use.
Eusebi LH1,2, Rabitti S1, Artesiani ML1, Gelli D1, Montagnani M1, Zagari RM1, Bazzoli F1.
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Sant'Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
HPB Diseases, Royal Free Hampstead NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Liver and Digestive Health, London, UK.
Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs, and their use is increasing, in particular for long-term treatment, often being over-prescribed and used for inappropriate conditions. In recent years, considerable attention has been directed towards a wide range of adverse effects, and even when a potential underlying biological mechanism is plausible, the clinical evidence of the adverse effect is often weak. Several long-term side effects have been investigated ranging from interaction with other drugs, increased risk of infection, reduced intestinal absorption of vitamins and minerals, and more recently kidney damage and dementia. The most recent literature regarding these adverse effects and their association with long-term proton pump inhibitor treatment is reviewed, and the mechanisms through which these possible complications might develop are discussed.
© 2017 Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Foundation and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd.
complications; long-term risk; proton pump inhibitor
10.1111/jgh.13737
Calcium/metabolism
Cardiovascular Diseases/etiology
Dementia/chemically induced
Fractures, Bone/etiology
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/etiology
Intestinal Absorption/drug effects
Kidney Diseases/chemically induced
Pneumonia/etiology
Proton Pump Inhibitors/administration & dosage*
Proton Pump Inhibitors/adverse effects*
Ticlopidine/analogs & derivatives
Ticlopidine/pharmacokinetics
Vitamins/metabolism
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Call for better out of hours care
Patients should be guaranteed better standards of care in the evenings and at weekends, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has said.
The RCP is concerned that many hospitals do not have enough senior doctors present to care for patients outside of regular working hours.
Its latest survey of 126 hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland found that only three per cent provided weekend cover from consultant physicians specialising in acute medicine for nine to 12 hours, and none for more than 12 hours.
Nearly three-quarters of hospitals had no such cover at weekends.
Dr Jonathan Potter, clinical director of the RCP's clinical effectiveness and evaluation unit, conceded that there have been improvements in facilities and staffing over the past few years.
However, he said: 'Hospitals still need to address working arrangements to ensure that senior doctors are readily available to provide a consultant-led service in acute medical admissions units, seven days a week.'
The RCP has now published a major statement on out of hours care in which it recommends for the first time that consultant physician cover is available for 12 hours per day, seven days a week, in any hospital that admits acutely ill patients.
Consultant physicians should have no other duties scheduled during this time and all medical wards should have a daily visit from a consultant.
The RCP pointed out that, because consultant physicians are already working longer hours than they are contracted to work, the recommendation will require a change in job plans.
Its president, Sir Richard Thompson, said: 'Despite major improvements in the care of acutely ill patients ... patients are still not getting the care they deserve at night and at weekends.
'Too many junior doctors are covering too many very ill patients, and this has to change. Our evidence shows that a predominantly consultant-delivered medical service is the best way to improve patient care.'
The college had demanded an urgent meeting with health secretary Andrew Lansley to discuss its recommendation.
Mr Lansley accepted the RCP's findings and said: 'Patients do deserve better care at night and weekends and senior doctors should be available to provide acute medical care as needed.'
He added: 'I have already asked Medical Education England to consider with the profession, the service and medical royal colleges, how best to secure better patient outcomes and the right level of supervision for trainees through greater consultant involvement in direct clinical care at night and at weekends.'
Home visits and out-of-hours care
PA wants more info on out of hours care
Out-of-hours doctor 'was incompetent'
Out-of-hours NHS experienced "shortcomings"
'Serious failings' at out-of-hours provider
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From the Wilson Center
Coffee and Contraception: Combining Agribusiness and Community Health Projects in Rwanda
May 18, 2010 By Dan Asin
“Population pressures and diminishing land holdings – due to high fertility rates, war and genocide, and subsequent migration – have caused a rapid decrease in the forested and protected areas and increased soil infertility and food insecurity” in Rwanda, USAID’s Irene Kitzantides told a Wilson Center audience.
Kitzantides, a population, health, and environment advisor and global health fellow, said “the population is projected to reach over 14 million by 2025” – nearly one-third more than today, due to the country’s high fertility rate of nearly 5.5 children per women–which could continue to negatively impact forests and food supplies.
In response to these challenges, USAID supported the Sustaining Partnerships to Enhance Rural Enterprise and Agribusiness Development (SPREAD) Project. SPREAD uses an integrated population-health-environment (PHE) approach to develop the coffee agribusiness and bring family planning, HIV/AIDS, and reproductive health services to coffee workers.
Combining income generation with health services was thought an effective way to “fulfill the overall SPREAD goal of improving lives and livelihoods,” said Kitzantides.
A SPREADing Mandate: Integrating Health and Agribusiness
SPREAD follows USAID’s PEARL I and II Projects, which focused exclusively on agricultural development. Coffee is still at the center of SPREAD’s activities, with $5 million of the project’s $6 million USAID budget earmarked for agricultural development.
However, a broader mandate to include health services emerged after recognition that greater income alone does not ensure greater quality of life. The additional health funding leverages SPREAD’s already established relationships with farming cooperatives to bring health services to traditionally underserved rural communities.
“We really tried to build on the existing assets of the cooperative,” said Kitzantides. “We also really tried to complement local and national public health policy and partners.”
The integration of health with agricultural goals, and the use of already established in-country health programs, has made SPREAD extremely cost-effective, with HIV/AIDS prevention education costing less than $2 per person.
Examples of SPREAD’s integrated work include:
Combined health and agricultural lessons: Kitzantides and her colleagues trained nearly 400 animateurs de café, cooperative employees running the agricultural education programs, to incorporate public health objectives into their activities. Combining health and agricultural education into one session takes advantage of workers already trained during previous USAID programs. The combination also attracts more male participants, who traditionally shunned HIV/AIDS, family planning, and reproductive health campaigns and services.
Radio programming: SPREAD worked with the agricultural radio program Imbere Heza (“Bright Future”) to incorporate health messaging at the end of each program.
Mobile clinics: SPREAD works with cooperatives and local health centers to bring convenient services to farmers when they gather at sales or processing stations during harvests.
Community theater: SPREAD hires local theater groups to perform skits on health. The farming communities “really love community theater and always ask for it,” said Kitzantides.
SPREADing Success
In its relatively short existence, SPREAD’s health activities have reached over 120,000 people with HIV/AIDS prevention messages; nearly 90,000 with messages discussing family planning/reproductive health; and almost 40,000 about maternal and child health. The project counts 347 women as new users of family planning services.
Lessons learned – which will be examined in more detail in an upcoming issue of Focus – include the importance of using community-based approaches to overcome perceived social barriers; the advantages of integrating cross-cutting activities at the outset of a program; and the need for strong monitoring and evaluation systems to measure the effort’s outcomes.
Jason Bremner of the Population Research Bureau said PHE projects such as SPREAD go “beyond what the health sector itself can do and find new ways of reaching underserved remote populations.” He presented a soon-to-be-released PRB map plotting the location of more than 40 PHE projects in Africa.
The success of SPREAD and similar projects demonstrates the potential for PHE approaches to bring reproductive health and family planning services to rural areas, Bremner noted, but there is still much work to be done to scale up this integrated approach – and to document its successes.
Sustaining SPREAD
Kitzantides said it took several years to integrate health activities with the already established agricultural programs. Since USAID funding for the program is scheduled to end in 2011, she is uncertain that the time remaining will be enough for SPREAD’s health partners to develop the logistical and financial capacities to become self-sustaining. But SPREAD has changed attitudes and beliefs, two key objectives that do not require sustained funding.
“We used to talk about growing coffee, making money, buying material things like bikes – not about problems like malaria, HIV/AIDS, etc.,” said one SPREAD agricultural business manager during the program’s evaluation. “Someone could have 5 million Rwandan francs in the house but could suffer from malaria where medicine costs 500 Rwandan francs, due to ignorance. You have to teach people about production, you have to also think of their health to improve their lives.”
Photo Credits: Irene Kitzantides, courtesy David Hawxhurst; condom demonstration, courtesy Nick Fraser; community theater group, courtesy SPREAD Health Program; Jason Bremner, courtesy David Hawxhurst.
Topics: Africa, agriculture, community-based, demography, development, environment, family planning, From the Wilson Center, global health, livelihoods, maternal health, PHE, population, youth
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Tips for successful silage-making this spring
Pioneer Brand’s Darren O’Shea joins Rural Exchange to share some ways farmers can improve their pasture. Credits: Video - RadioLIVE; Image - Unsplash
Spring has sprung itself upon New Zealand and its farmers, which means it's none other than silage season.
But it's not always an easy season, which is why Pioneer Brand's Darren O'Shea joined RadioLIVE's Rural Exchange at the weekend to share some ways farmers can improve their pasture.
Mr O'Shea says pasture is a "fickle" crop, and there are many factors to keep in mind throughout the spring.
Farmers should ensure they have a good dry-matter percentage (aiming for 30-35 percent), minimal soil contamination and keeping it compact.
Maize silage helping with calf feeding plans
Mr O'Shea also suggests using an inoculant additive, which can be added to any form of forage silage making.
"What it will do is benefit the fermentation process of that silage by adding lactic acid bacteria... to make it more efficient," Mr O'Shea told RadioLIVE.
Inoculants can see great returns for the farmer as well, with fewer losses to fermentation and higher protein levels to give you more milk.
"For every dollar you invest in that product, you get about $4 in return."
If farmers are planting maize, Mr O'Shea stresses there is no rule that fits every case.
"As a rule of thumb, you plant to the conditions. If there are good, dry conditions and you can cultivate the ground easily and efficiently - you get in there and you get it done."
Seeds are a regular feature on Rural Exchange thanks to the experts at Pioneer Brand Products. If you have any questions or want to find out more, call 0800 PIONEER or visit their website.
Watch the full interview with Darren O'Shea above.
Rural Exchange with Hamish McKay, Sarah Perriam and Richard Loe, 5-7am Saturday and Sunday on RadioLIVE with Carter's Tyre Service. Click here for all the ways to watch and listen.
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Issue #10B
Avengers A.I. (2013) #10B
Tags: Avengers
Published May 2014 by Marvel.
Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover (W) Sam Humphries (A) Andre Araujo (CA) Kevin Tong • S.H.I.E.L.D. priority alert: Monica Chang and her robot-hunting partner Jocasta (?!) have been ordered to confiscate and/or eliminate unregistered artificial intelligences on sight. • UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY: Hank Pym, Vision and the Uncanny Avengers have been spotted in the Diamond. All citizens are advised to be cautious of this rebel element. • WARNING: All hail Dimitrios OR ELSE! Cover price $2.99.
Avengers A.I. (2013) #11
Published Jun 2014 by Marvel.
Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Andre Araujo. Cover by David Marquez. Journey ten thousand years into the future of the Marvel Universe with the Avengers! Humanity is extinct -- and machines battle across the galaxy! What is...the Galactus Bomb? Cover price $2.99.
Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Andre Araujo. Cover by David Marquez. The stunning conclusion of AVENGERS EMPIRE! In the year 12,000 CE, how have the Avengers evolved? It's the Avengers vs. Dimitrios for the fate of the entire galaxy! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Issue #1-1ST
Avengers A.I. TPB (2014 Marvel) #1-1ST
Published Jan 2014 by Marvel.
Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Human After All!" Collects Avengers A.I. (2013) #1-6. Hank Pym's triumph has turned to tragedy - an unfathomable Pandora's Box of destruction! When a brave new world is unleashed, only one team of Earth's Mightiest Heroes can save us from the future: Avengers A.I.! Featuring the Vision, Hank Pym, Victor Mancha, Doombot, the mysterious Alexis and Monica Chang, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! As the Sentient Iron Man armor returns, Dimitrios - a powerful super-intelligence with a grudge against humanity - strikes! The Vision is thrown into the Diamond, a surreal new virtual world - but is he a prisoner there, or a savior? Either way, with the Vision MIA and AIs considered a threat, the new squad has little choice but to team with S.H.I.E.L.D. to face down Dimitrios. But what secrets does the powerful Alexis hold? Prepare yourself for the kingdom of thinking machines! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.
Tags: Inhumanity, Avengers, Daredevil
Volume 2 - 1st printing. "12000 AD!" Collects Avengers A.I. (2013) #7.INH and #8-12. Written by Sam Humphries. Art by Andre Araujo. Cover by David Marquez. The war between organic and artificial intelligence destroys the world of tomorrow! Dimitrios, vengeful scion of Hank Pym and Ultron, downloads destruction in his quest to eradicate civilization - but the Vision's squad teams with the Uncanny Avengers to infiltrate the Diamond and stop the metal menace from going global! Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s elite Robot Hunter Squad debuts - with an android member you'll have to see to believe! The consequences reach far, far into the future - all the way to 12,000 AD! Humanity is extinct, and machines battle across the galaxy - but how have the Avengers evolved? And what is the Galactus Bomb? Witness Dimitrios' final gambit against all of creation as he takes on the Avengers Empire for the fate of an entire galaxy! Plus: an INHUMANITY tie-in, guest-starring Daredevil! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.
Avengers Above and Beyond TPB (2005 Marvel) #1-1ST
Published Dec 2005 by Marvel.
1st printing. Collects Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #36-40 and 56, ANNUAL 2001, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001). Written by KURT BUSIEK, STEVE ENGLEHART, ROGER STERN, and ROY THOMAS. Art by ALAN DAVIS, IAN CHURCHILL, STEVE EPTING, TOM GRUMMETT, KLAUS JANSON, JOHN PAUL LEON, JORGE PEREIRA LUCAS, JOHN MCCREA, PAT OLLIFFE, IVAN REIS, PAUL SMITH and JIM STARLIN. Cover by ALAN DAVIS. The Avengers learn what too much of a bad thing can be when they face a city of robots and a village of Hulks! And in other international news, Blood Wraith has a BIG problem with Ultron's extermination of Slorenia! Meanwhile, Silverclaw shines and Triathlon triumphs in Kurt Busiek's penultimate Avengers saga! Featuring the villainy of Ultron, Diablo and Kang the Conqueror! Softcover, 232 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.
Avengers Absolute Vision TPB (2013-2014 Marvel) #1-1ST
Tags: Avengers, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Vampires
Published Nov 2013 by Marvel.
Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #231-241 and ANNUAL #11-12, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1997 1st Series) Annual #16, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #256, and Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #60.
Written by Roger Stern, J.M. DeMatteis, Bill Mantlo and John Byrne. Art by Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, John Byrne, Bob Budiansky, Andy Mushynsky, Jack Abel, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Rick Magyar, John Romita, Jr., John Romita, Sr., Dan Green and Terry Austin. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott.
The ultimate Vision story begins with catastrophe, as the android Avenger is laid low by...the Barrier! But if it doesn't kill him, will his experience only make him stronger? And are Earth's Mightiest prepared for the answer? The old order changeth once again as the Avengers welcome aboard Starfox and a new Captain Marvel - but does that leave any room for Spider-Man?
And it's guest stars galore as the Fantastic Four move in to the mansion, the ghost of Spider-Woman haunts the team, and Dr. Strange makes a house call seeking Scarlet Witch's aid dealing with Dracula, lord of the vampires!
Softcover, 432 pages, full color.
Cover price $39.99.
Published Mar 2014 by Marvel.
Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #242-254 and ANNUAL #13.
Written by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom, Carmine Infantino, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Bob Hall and Steve Ditko. Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Rubinstein.
The Vision takes command!
As many of Earth's Mightiest are whisked away to fight in the Secret Wars, the newly assertive synthezoid seizes the chair. He has changes in store when the heroes return, not least his idea for a new team of Avengers on the West Coast. But there are Dire Wraiths and demons to deal with back East, not to mention an army of Hulks and Thanos' monstrous minions the Blood Brothers! Hercules and Black Knight return to the fold, while Starfox discovers an uncanny connection to the Eternals just in time to face the menace of Maelstrom. But as Vision's true plan unfolds, are even two teams of Avengers enough to handle one of their own?
Issue #1A
Avengers Academy (2010) #1A
Published Aug 2010 by Marvel.
Cover by MIKE MCKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW ONGOING AVENGERS TITLE BEGINS HERE! Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book...the last page shocker will prove you wrong! Writer Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and superstar artist Mike McKone (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) unite to bring you a bold new era of greatness! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Issue #1B
Avengers Academy (2010) #1B
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Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW ONGOING AVENGERS TITLE BEGINS HERE! Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book...the last page shocker will prove you wrong! Writer Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and superstar artist Mike McKone (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) unite to bring you a bold new era of greatness! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Issue #1C
Avengers Academy (2010) #1C
Limited 1 for 75 Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW ONGOING AVENGERS TITLE BEGINS HERE! Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book...the last page shocker will prove you wrong! Writer Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and superstar artist Mike McKone (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) unite to bring you a bold new era of greatness! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Issue #1D
Avengers Academy (2010) #1D
SECOND PRINTING Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW ONGOING AVENGERS TITLE BEGINS HERE! Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book...the last page shocker will prove you wrong! Writer Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and superstar artist Mike McKone (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) unite to bring you a bold new era of greatness! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Published Sep 2010 by Marvel.
Cover by MIKE MCKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. TIME TO MEET THE AVENGERS ACADEMY TEACHERS! Hank Pym, Quicksilver, Tigra, Justice and Speedball (that's right, we said Speedball) are here to mentor the next generation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes...but is one of the students hot for teacher? Plus: Get a glimpse inside the mind of Finesse, the enigmatic polymath who can duplicate any skill but who finds human interaction the most baffling mystery of all! The return of the walking death machine known as Arsenal! Hints at a student's possible connection with a well known Marvel character! Quicksilver gets old school! All this, and one of the kids makes a Faustian bargain! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. TIME TO MEET THE AVENGERS ACADEMY TEACHERS! Hank Pym, Quicksilver, Tigra, Justice and Speedball (that's right, we said Speedball) are here to mentor the next generation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes...but is one of the students hot for teacher? Plus: Get a glimpse inside the mind of Finesse, the enigmatic polymath who can duplicate any skill but who finds human interaction the most baffling mystery of all! The return of the walking death machine known as Arsenal! Hints at a student's possible connection with a well known Marvel character! Quicksilver gets old school! All this, and one of the kids makes a Faustian bargain! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
2nd Printing Variant. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE MCKONE. TIME TO MEET THE AVENGERS ACADEMY TEACHERS! Hank Pym, Quicksilver, Tigra, Justice and Speedball (that's right, we said Speedball) are here to mentor the next generation of Earth's Mightiest Heroes...but is one of the students hot for teacher? Plus: Get a glimpse inside the mind of Finesse, the enigmatic polymath who can duplicate any skill but who finds human interaction the most baffling mystery of all! The return of the walking death machine known as Arsenal! Hints at a student's possible connection with a well known Marvel character! Quicksilver gets old school! All this, and one of the kids makes a Faustian bargain! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Cover by MIKE MCKONE Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by JORGE MOLINA The Avengers Academy: exposed to the public? The existence of the school has been kept secret...and the fame-hungry Striker isn't happy about that at all! But it may be a moot point as the obsessed super-criminal Whirlwind blames Hank Pym for the death of the woman he loved, Janet Van Dyne, and comes seeking revenge on Hank's inexperienced students, who are out on a field trip! And hey, who's that locking lips with Justice? All the drama, action and intrigue you can handle, from the new breakout series which WeeklyCrisis.com says has 'a solid premise, interesting new characters, and a superb creative team. I look for this comic to be criminally underestimated, but tremendously satisfying.' 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.
Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by JORGE MOLINA The Avengers Academy: exposed to the public? The existence of the school has been kept secret...and the fame-hungry Striker isn't happy about that at all! But it may be a moot point as the obsessed super-criminal Whirlwind blames Hank Pym for the death of the woman he loved, Janet Van Dyne, and comes seeking revenge on Hank's inexperienced students, who are out on a field trip! And hey, who's that locking lips with Justice? All the drama, action and intrigue you can handle, from the new breakout series which WeeklyCrisis.com says has 'a solid premise, interesting new characters, and a superb creative team. I look for this comic to be criminally underestimated, but tremendously satisfying.' 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.
Limited 1 for 15 Vampire Variant Cover by J.S. ROSSBACH Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by JORGE MOLINA The Avengers Academy: exposed to the public? The existence of the school has been kept secret...and the fame-hungry Striker isn't happy about that at all! But it may be a moot point as the obsessed super-criminal Whirlwind blames Hank Pym for the death of the woman he loved, Janet Van Dyne, and comes seeking revenge on Hank's inexperienced students, who are out on a field trip! And hey, who's that locking lips with Justice? All the drama, action and intrigue you can handle, from the new breakout series which WeeklyCrisis.com says has 'a solid premise, interesting new characters, and a superb creative team. I look for this comic to be criminally underestimated, but tremendously satisfying.' 32 PGS. Cover price $2.99.
Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by MIKE McKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by MIKE McKONE Reptil goes Jurassic on Tigra! When Humberto is elected class leader of Avengers Academy, it should be a dream come true...but instead it's a nightmare! As he struggles with the weight of his repressed grief and anger, added to the responsibility he feels to keep his teammates on the heroic path, something's got to give...and it might just be Reptil's humanity! Plus: more on Quicksilver and Finesse, the villainy of Mentallo, and another Avengers guest appearance in the series that Comic Book Club Live hails as 'All of the fun of '90s New Warriors with a dark side.' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Published Feb 2011 by Marvel.
Cover by MIKE McKONE. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Pencils by TOM RANEY. This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue! But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? Find out in the latest chapter of the series that ComicBookResources.com hails as 'a fine addition to the Heroic Age.' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by ED McGUINNESS. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Pencils by TOM RANEY. This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue! But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? Find out in the latest chapter of the series that ComicBookResources.com hails as 'a fine addition to the Heroic Age.' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
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Limited 1 for 10 Tron Variant by BRANDON PETERSON. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Pencils by TOM RANEY. This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue! But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? Find out in the latest chapter of the series that ComicBookResources.com hails as 'a fine addition to the Heroic Age.' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Avengers Academy (2010) #9
Published Apr 2011 by Marvel.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by MIKE McKONE & REBECCA BUCHMAN. Cover by MIKE McKONE. Guest-starring Taskmaster! As the fallout from Tigra's shocking act last issue rocks the Academy, Finesse goes in search of the man who could be her father...the character readers have demanded since issue #1...Taskmaster! Be here for the explosive reunion in the book that IGN.com calls 'the best Avenger book on the market.' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Avengers Academy (2010) #10
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by SEAN CHEN Covers by MIKE MCKONE The return of the Wasp? The return of Korvac? It's two book-shaking issues in one month - and issue #12 guest-stars the Avengers! First it's a 'day in the life' of the students, with special guest instructors Protector and Dr. Strange! Then Thor, Steve Rogers, Iron Man and more assemble as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' most powerful villains storms the school as Korvac comes back! Enroll in AVENGERS ACADEMY now and find out why ComicBookResources.com calls it 'one of my favorite new series to come along in a while.' 32 PGS. (each) /Rated A Cover price $2.99.
The Return of Korvac: Part 1 - Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by TOM RANEY Covers by MIKE MCKONE The return of the Wasp? The return of Korvac? It's two book-shaking issues in one month - and issue #12 guest-stars the Avengers! First it's a 'day in the life' of the students, with special guest instructors Protector and Dr. Strange! Then Thor, Steve Rogers, Iron Man and more assemble as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' most powerful villains storms the school as Korvac comes back! Enroll in AVENGERS ACADEMY now and find out why ComicBookResources.com calls it 'one of my favorite new series to come along in a while.' 32 PGS. (each) /Rated A Cover price $2.99.
The Return of Korvac: Part 2 - Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by MIKE MCKONE Korvac has defeated The Avengers...now the world's only hope lies with the students of the Avengers Academy, who have been grown to adults! With time manipulated, the team gets a glimpse of what the future might hold for them. For some it's a revelation...for others a life sentence! Can they overcome their personal demons and master unfamiliar abilities in time to defeat a foe powerful enough to conquer Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Find out in the book that Newsarama's Best Shots calls 'one of the best Avengers books - and, for that matter, one of the best Marvel books - on the stands.' 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Issue #13A
Avengers Academy (2010) #13A
Published Jul 2011 by Marvel.
Cover by BILLY TAN Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN & TOM RANEY It's Super Hero Prom and the Sinister Six in two big issues of the comic iFanboy named the 'Best New Book of 2010'! First the Academy hosts a dance like none you've ever seen, guest starring the Young Allies, former members of the Initiative...and featuring smack downs and smooch downs! Then the trainees get a crash course in big-time villainy as they take on Spider-Man's greatest foes, the Sinister Six, in a story that will have major ramifications when FEAR ITSELF hits next month! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Avengers Academy (2010) #13B
Limited 1 for 20 Thor Hollywood Variant Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN & TOM RANEY It's Super Hero Prom and the Sinister Six in two big issues of the comic iFanboy named the 'Best New Book of 2010'! First the Academy hosts a dance like none you've ever seen, guest starring the Young Allies, former members of the Initiative...and featuring smack downs and smooch downs! Then the trainees get a crash course in big-time villainy as they take on Spider-Man's greatest foes, the Sinister Six, in a story that will have major ramifications when FEAR ITSELF hits next month! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE. Art by SEAN CHEN & SCOTT HANNA. Covers by BILLY TAN. It's Super Hero Prom and the Sinister Six in two big issues of the comic iFanboy named the 'Best New Book of 2010'! First the Academy hosts a dance like none you've ever seen, guest starring the Young Allies, former members of the Initiative...and featuring smack downs and smooch downs! Then the trainees get a crash course in big-time villainy as they take on Spider-Man's greatest foes, the Sinister Six, in a story that will have major ramifications when FEAR ITSELF hits next month! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Issue #14.1
Avengers Academy (2010) #14.1
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by BILLY TAN Special POINT ONE issue. START READING with this Point One issue! During his dark reign, Norman Osborn attempted to mold super-powered teens to further his twisted agenda. So the Earth's Mightiest Heroes created the Avengers Academy to reverse his influence on these impressionable, would-be heroes. But what happened to the young men and women who weren't enrolled? Will friendship bloom or will fists fly when this year's Avengers Academy students meet the kids who didn't make the cut?! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Published Oct 2011 by Marvel.
Fear Itself Tie In- Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by BILLY TAN Major status quo changes in this issue! Avengers Academy loses one student and teacher - but who? Are they traitors? Did they quit? Did they die? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Covers by RODIN ESQUEJO New students! New staff! New West Coast Academy! A Classic Avenger is murdered...and everyone's suspect! Captain America, Luke Cage, and Hawkeye guest-star to...fight the Avengers Academy? 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T Cover price $2.99.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Covers by RODIN ESQUEJO New students! New staff! New West Coast Academy! A Classic Avenger is murdered...and everyone's suspect! The X-Men and Hawkeye guest-star to...fight the Avengers Academy? 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T Cover price $2.99.
(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Raney (CA) Rodin Esquejo X-23 joins Avengers Academy...will they survive the experience? A classic villain returns! Reptil's darkest secret is revealed! 32 PGS./Rated T Cover price $2.99.
(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett, Cory Hamscher (CA) Rodin Esquejo Cover price $2.99.
Student vs. Student vs. Staff...but why? A surprise cliffhanger that will have your jaw on the floor! 32 PGS./Rated T. (W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Tom Grummett, Cory Hamscher. (CA) Rodin Esquejo. Cover price $2.99.
(W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Tom Grummett, Cory Hamscher (CA) David Yardin. Who killed an Avenger? Find out here! Which cast members are tryng to shut down the Academy? The big conclusion to 'Second Semester'! 32 PGS./Rated T Cover price $2.99.
War with the Runaways: Part 1 of 2 - Christos Gage (W) Karl Moline (A) Cover By David Lafuente Guest-Starring The Runaways! Giant-Man And Victor...Reptil And Chase...Lightspeed And Karolina...What Are The Connections That Make These Combustible Crews Collide? Cover price $2.99.
War with the Runaways: Part 2 of 2 - (W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Karl Moline, Jim Fern. (CA) David Lafuente Guest-Starring The Runaways! Romantic Sparks Fly Between An Academy Student and A Runaway! But Between Who? Jurassic Fans Rejoice: An Appearance By Devil Dinosaur...And The Return Of Old Lace! Plus: Will Nico, Chase, Victor, Klara, Karolina And Molly Finally Stop Running And Join The School? Cover price $2.99.
Tags: Avengers vs. X-Men (AVX) (part 3.1), Avengers
AVX Tie-in - Protective Services: Part 1 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli Both issues tie-in to AVENGERS VS. X-MEN! The Utopia and Gen Hope teens have come to the Academy...as prisoners? Sebastian Shaw strikes! Guest-starring Wolverine, Hawkeye, Hercules and Captain America! Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli AVX Tie-in - Protective Services: Part 3 of 5 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett AVENGERS VS. X-MEN TIE-IN! Have the Academy students switched sides in the war with the mutants? Guest-starring Sebastian Shaw! Cover price $2.99.
Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Stephen Segovia AVX Tie-in - Protective Services: Part 3 of 5 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett AVENGERS VS. X-MEN TIE-IN! Have the Academy students switched sides in the war with the mutants? Guest-starring Sebastian Shaw! Cover price $2.99.
AVX Tie-in - Protective Services: Part 4of 5 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Timothy Green (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli AVENGERS VS. X-MEN TIE-IN! There's a Sentinel enrolled at the Academy. The X-Men want all Sentinels melted into slag. Uh-oh... Cover price $2.99.
AVX Tie-in - Protective Services: Part 5 of 5 - (W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Timothy Green II, Jeff Huet. (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli AVENGERS VS. X-MEN TIE-IN! When the X-Men come for the school's Sentinel, who will take a stand? Cover price $2.99.
Final Exam: Part 1 of 4 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli AvX fall-out: Avengers Academy is closed...indefinitely! Alchemist, a.k.a. wunderkind industrialist Jeremy Briggs, offers the students a chance to be normal again! But is there a catch? And who will accept his deal? Years of plot threads explode as your favorite Avengers Academy characters face their ultimate challenges in part 1 of 'Final Exam'! Cover price $2.99.
Final Exam: Part 2 of 4. (W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Andrea Di Vito. (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli AvX fall-out: Avengers Academy is closed...indefinitely! Alchemist, a.k.a. wunderkind industrialist Jeremy Briggs, offers the students a chance to be normal again! But is there a catch? And who will accept his deal? Years of plot threads explode as your favorite Avengers Academy characters face their ultimate challenges in part 2 of 'Final Exam'! Cover price $2.99.
Final Exam: Part 3 of 4 - (W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Andrea Di Vito. (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli 'Final Exam' part 3: Will the kids give up their powers? Alchemist offers the students a chance to be normal again! But what is the catch? Plus: The ultimate challenge to the Mettle/Hazmat romance! Cover price $2.99.
Final Exam: Part 4 of 4 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli 'Final Exam' part 4: Will the kids give up their powers? Alchemist offers the students a chance to be normal again! But what is the catch? Plus: The ultimate challenge to the Mettle/Hazmat romance! Cover price $2.99.
(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli Guest-starring the staff & students of WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN! Because you demanded it: the flag football game between Avengers Academy and the Jean Grey School! Cover price $2.99.
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Thai restaurant at West Drayton golf course given just 1 out of 5 food hygiene rating
19th Thai at Stockley Park Golf was given the second lowest food hygiene rating
Vicky MunroReporter
Stockley Pines Golf Club in Stockley Park, West Drayton (Image: My London)
A Thai restaurant at a golf course in West Drayton has been given a food hygiene rating of one out of five.
19th Thai, located on the Stockley Park Golf course, was told it needs to improve its hygienic food handling and that there is "urgent improvement necessary" when it comes to food safety management.
The inspection on March 20, however, did find that the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building was "generally satisfactory".
Speaking to MyLondon today, the manager of 19th Thai said that, though she struggled to remember an inspection conducted better part of a year ago, all the concerns raised are no longer an issue.
She explained: "On that day we didn't have the paperwork [demonstrating management of food safety] because I took it home with me."
Regarding the improvement required for the hygiene handling of food, she added that the "thermometer didn't work on that day" leading to concerns about food potentially being stored at the wrong temperature.
She claimed that the restaurant was expecting another visit from a food hygiene inspector but could not say when this would take place.
Is there a restaurant near you that needs looking into? Contact our reporters on mylondonnewsdesk@reachplc.com.
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Jack and Gary Nicklaus highlight field as Father-Son Challenge returns after three-year hiatus
Many of the greatest legends in golf history, including Jack Nicklaus, will team up with their sons, daughters, and in one case, grandson, later this year as the PNC Father/Son Challenge returns this Fall. The unique, family oriented tournament, held for 14 years from 1995-2008, announced a star-studded field today as it prepares to celebrate its return December 13-16 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes in Florida.
The 18-team field, one that includes Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and US Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III, is made up of players that have combined for 492 professional wins on the PGA and European Tours, including 67 major championships. Jack Nicklaus and son Gary, 43, won the Father-Son Challenge in 1999 at the Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II co-designed Talon Course at The Club at Twin Eagles in Naples, Fla.
“Special to win, especially special to win with your son,” the elder Nicklaus rejoiced after his 1999 win with Gary.
The 2012 tournament marks the 11th year Jack has participated in the event. Jack, father of five and grandfather to 22, last competed in the Father-Son Challenge with son Jack II.
2012 PNC FATHER/SON CHALLENGE FIELD
1. Steve Elkington/Sam Elkington (son)
2. Nick Faldo/Matthew Faldo (son)
3. Raymond Floyd/Robert Floyd (son)
4. Hale Irwin/Steve Irwin (son)
5. Lee Janzen/Connor Janzen (son)
6. Bernhard Langer/Christina Langer (daughter)
7. Davis Love III/Davis Love IV (Dru Love) (son)
8. Sandy Lyle/James Lyle (son)
9. Larry Nelson (Defending Champion)/John Nelson (son)
10. Jack Nicklaus/Gary Nicklaus (son)
11. Mark O’Meara/Shaun O’Meara (son)
12. Arnold Palmer/Will Wears (grandson)
13. Vijay Singh/Qass Singh (son)
14. Dave Stockton/David Stockton (son)
15. Curtis Strange/Tom Strange (son)
16. Lee Trevino/Daniel Trevino (son)
17. Lanny Wadkins/Tucker Wadkins (son)
18. Fuzzy Zoeller/Gretchen Zoeller (daughter)
The 18-team field competes in a scramble format over 36 holes for the $1 million prize purse and the Willie Park Trophy, named after Willie Park and his son Willie Park Jr., who combined to win the British Open five times.
“On behalf of all of the partners who have made the return of this great event possible, as well as the players who were so excited to be able to participate in it again, we are thrilled to announce such an incredible field for this year’s PNC Father/Son Challenge,” said Alastair Johnston, Vice Chairman of IMG, co-founder and producer of the event with NBC Sports. “For 14 years, the Father/Son Challenge offered a truly unique, family-oriented format as well as an opportunity for these great players to share their love of the game with their sons, daughters and grandchildren. We look forward to celebrating that special bond, and competition, with golf fans in December as the event returns.”
“We are extremely proud of our heritage as co-founder and creator of the PNC Father/Son Challenge, one of golf’s most special events, and excited to have it back on the NBC schedule,” said Jon Miller, President, Programming, NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. “Through the collective efforts of PNC Bank, Ritz Carlton and IMG, golf families nationwide can now share in the joy of this unique tournament.”
To qualify for the PNC Father/Son Challenge, participants must have won either a major championship or Players Championship in their career. While the majority of partners in the history of the event have been the sons of the golf legends, the family-themed tournament has seen a daughter and grandson participate over the years. In one poignant exception in 2008, a close family friend also participated when Payne Stewart’s son, Aaron, teamed up with Paul Azinger, Stewart’s long-time friend.
Fans are able to purchase tickets, priced at $15 per day or $45 for a full-week tournament pass, by visiting www.pncfathersonchallenge.com or calling 407.876.7004.
Past Champions of the Father/Son Challenge
1995 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
1998 – Bob Charles and David Charles
1999 – Jack Nicklaus and Gary Nicklaus
2000 – Raymond Floyd and Robert Floyd
2002 – Craig Stadler and Kevin Stadler
2003 – Hale Irwin and Steve Irwin
2004 – Larry Nelson and Drew Nelson
2005 – Bernhard Langer and Stefan Langer
2007 – Larry Nelson and Josh Nelson
A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Orlando. The event will again be broadcast on NBC.
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Early retirement - effect on your pension
If you retire early, or stop work due to redundancy, ill-health or other reasons, your State Pension and other pensions you're entitled to may be affected. You need to know all your pension options to make sure you'll have enough to live on in retirement.
Retirement age and claiming your pension
Although you can retire at any age, you can only claim your State Pension when you reach State Pension age.
For workplace or personal pensions, you need to check with each scheme provider the earliest age you can claim pension benefits. If you're retiring because of ill-health you may be able to take your benefits before the set age.
If you have serious ill-health and your life expectancy is less than a year you can retire at any age. You can take up to 100 per cent of your pension fund as a tax-free lump sum. If you're married or have a civil partner, up to 50 per cent of the pension fund may be retained by the scheme. This will be used to provide for a survivor's pension.
Changes to State Pension age
The State Pension age is increasing. To find out more read the following page:
Calculate your State Pension age
Early retirement and State Pension
The earliest that you can get your State Pension is when you reach your State Pension age. You’ll have to wait to claim your state pension if you retire before you reach that age.
You may receive less when you reach State Pension age than if you'd continued working. This is because you get a State Pension by building up enough 'qualifying years'. A qualifying year is a tax year in which you have enough earnings on which you have paid National Insurance contributions (NICs). It also includes a year in which you are treated as having paid or have been credited with paying NICs. Find out more at the following nidirect pages.
State Pension before 6 April 2016
New State Pension
Getting credits towards your State Pension
Boosting your National Insurance contributions (NICs)
There are ways to improve your NICs record. You may be able to pay voluntary NICs. If you take on part-time or casual work and you pay NICs, this may add to your NICs record. Find out more on the following nidirect page.
Voluntary National Insurance contributions
Early retirement and personal or workplace pensions
Retiring early may also affect your personal or company pension. The rules for personal and company pensions vary, depending on who provides them. You will need to check your personal or company pension to see how early retirement might affect your situation.
When looking at workplace pensions, remember that:
your workplace scheme may not allow you to take your pension before the normal retirement age of the scheme
if you retire early through ill-health there may be special terms in the scheme rules that allow for the pension to be enhanced
if you're made redundant with a pension, you could delay drawing it and let it build up
if you are going to work again, check the rules about transferring your old pension to a new employer's pension scheme
if you've had several jobs, you'll need details of all your pension rights
These are complicated points and you may benefit from getting independent advice.
Getting information and help with pensions
Defined contribution pension schemes
These are also known as ‘money purchase schemes’. If you're a member of a personal pension, stakeholder pension or workplace money purchase scheme, the main points to remember are that
you've had fewer years to pay in, so your pension fund will be smaller
your pension fund will need to provide you with an income over a longer period, so the pension you get will be smaller
If you're retiring early due to an illness that's likely to effect your life expectancy, then some providers may boost your pension.
If you started paying into your pension at age 35 with a life expectancy of 85 then:
if you retire at 55 the fund built up over 20 years must last 30 years
If you're retiring early due to an illness that's likely to affect your life expectancy, then some providers may boost your pension.
Defined benefit pension schemes
These are also known as ‘final salary’ schemes. With these schemes the pension you get when you retire is usually based on a fraction of your salary. This fraction is then multiplied by the number of years you were a member of the scheme. So if you're considering early retirement you'll probably receive a smaller pension.
If you started paying into your pension at 35 and the pension is based on 1/80 of your final salary, then:
retiring at 55 would give 20/80 of final salary
Many schemes also reduce the annual amount of pension they pay if you take payments before the scheme’s normal retirement age. This is to take account of the fact that your pension is being paid for a longer period.
Michael is a member of a pension scheme that has a retirement age of 60. He retires at age 58 having built up a pension which is 35/80ths of his final salary. The pension scheme reduces the annual rate of pension by five per cent for each year if a pension is taken early. This means that Michael's pension will be reduced by 10 per cent because it is paid two years early.
Working past State Pension age
Complaining about your pension scheme
Find a lost pension
Forecasting your pension
How much income will you have in retirement
Introduction to workplace, personal and stakeholder pensions
National Insurance after State Pension age
Opportunities in retirement
Contacting 08 and 03 numbers
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Robert F. Curl Jr.
Sir Harold Kroto
Richard E. Smalley
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Sir Harold W. Kroto
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1996 was awarded jointly to Robert F. Curl Jr., Sir Harold W. Kroto and Richard E. Smalley "for their discovery of fullerenes."
MLA style: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1996. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2020. Sun. 19 Jan 2020. <https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/1996/summary/>
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DNO Makes Small Find Offshore Norway
Well 6507/7-16 S was drilled by the Island Innovator (File photo: Island Drilling)
Oil firm DNO has made a minor oil and gas discovery in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said on Friday.
The discovery, made in 341 meters of water, about 4 kilometers west of the Heidrun field, is estimated to hold between 6.3 million and 12.6 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalents, NPD said.
DNO is operator and holds 40% in the production license 888 where the discovery was made. Its partners ConocoPhillips and Wellesley Petroleum each hold 30% interests.
The first exploration well in production licence 888, the 6507/7-16 S wildcat was drilled by the Island Innovator to a measured depth of 3,238 meters and a vertical depth of 3,184 meters below sea level. The well was terminated in the Tilje Formation from the Early Jurassic Age and will now be permanently plugged and abandoned.
The Island Innovator is scheduled to spend some time at the shipyard.
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"We weren't all on the same page" - Tiernan O'Halloran on Connacht's bounce-back from their 2017-18 slump
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Wednesday night's Heineken Rugby Club Roadshow had a very Connacht vibe with Tiernan O'Halloran and provincial head coach Andy Friend among our guests.
The duo joined us on their home soil at Galway's Galmont Hotel alongside Brian O'Driscoll and England legend Will Greenwood.
It's an interesting season for Connacht as they play in the Heineken Champions Cup and contend for a Pro14 playoff place.
But a fractured fibula has kept O'Halloran out of the bulk of the campaign so far. The good news for him is his recovery is ahead of schedule.
"I'm back running at the moment and hopefully joining training next week and put my hand up for selection after that," he told our Galmont Hotel audience.
However, O'Halloran has been part of the previous upward trajectory Connacht have been on over the past decade. And the six-time Ireland cap was also a crucial part of the historic 2015-16 Pro12-winning team under Pat Lam.
But between Lam's departure in 2017 and the start of Friend's reign in 2018, Connacht were in a state of flux on-field.
"There was a year or two there where we weren't all on the same page," said O'Halloran.
"Whereas the good thing with Friendy coming in, straight away we all knew what we wanted.
"And we knew it wasn't going to happen straight away, that it was going to be a process.
"We've got a leadership group and with that, because he gives us a lot more responsibility, we've to take that on board.
"Especially in that latter part of the week, it's on us to stop training and bring lads in and be like, 'This isn't good enough'. We're the ones who have to have those chats.
"Which is different. Because back five or six years ago, it was very much, 'This is what you're doing and that's that.'"
You can watch the full Heineken Rugby Club Roadshow featuring Brian O'Driscoll, Will Greenwood, Andy Friend, Tiernan O'Halloran and Cyril Farrell on the Off The Ball Youtube. The Tiernan O'Halloran and Andy Friend interview is 1 hour and 4 minutes in or watch above.
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Featherweights and 301's
My personal 221 Featherweight finally has a 301 Slant Needle "Big Sister!"
However, by the dates their relationship might be better described as Mother and Daughter.
How so?
Singer 301 Slant Needle & 221 Featherweight
Let's take a closer look at the Featherweight. This particular machine came to me from one of my mother's closest friends. She can't sew anymore due to her eyesight, but she knew how much we loved these old machines so she gifted it to us. It's a lovely little thing and it turns out it's one of the earliest 221 Featherweights produced!
1933-1934 Singer 221 Featherweight
How do we know? The serial number stamped in the bottom of the machine is AD542703. According to Singer's records, the first batch of 10,000 serial numbers for model 221 was allocated on October 3, 1933, starting with #AD541546 and ending with #AD551545. The next batch of Featherweight serial numbers were issued on September 10, 1934, which solidly dates this machine to 1933-1934, making it the 1157th Featherweight produced.
These early Featherweights had the bobbin-winder tension mounted on the front of the machine below the sewing platform. The tensioner was moved to the sewing platform surface within a couple of years to allow the machine to be used in a card table or cabinet.
Featherweights are prized for their size, light weight portability and surprising power. Not to mention, they're pretty dang cute!
18 years after the introduction of the 221 Featherweight, Singer hit another home run with the launch of the 301 Slant Needle. While mechanically very different, the 301 shares a number of features with the 221 which have earned it the nicknames "Featherweight Big Sister" and "Full-Size Featherweight."
Singer 301 Serial Number NA039596
Like the 221, the 301 is made of light weight aluminum with a flip-up extension table for access to the bobbin compartment. Both machines use the same bobbin case (Simanco Part Number 45750) and bobbins. The 301 has a built-in carry handle for portability.
However, the two machines are vastly different in size and power and mechanical design. The 301's full size is combined with a direct-drive motor and steel gears, while the 221 is half-size with a belt drive. Both machines pack a punch when it comes to tough projects. And of course the 301 is a slant needle while the 221 is a vertical low-shank machine.
So while the 301 is a "big sister" in size, this particular machine is about 19 years junior in age. Serial Number NA039596 was allocated in 1951, but according to Singer301.com's excellent charts, this machine dates to 1952.
Singer was seeking a more modern image, however, so it wasn't long before the classic black and gold gave way to new colors. Later 301's were produced in mocha and a two-tone cream and tan. (Check out the Singer Machine Gallery for photos of all three colors.)
Hope you've enjoyed learning a little more about these fabulous machines.
For more about the 301, see the articles "Got Steel? Singer 301 - the Featherweight'sBig Sister" and "Rock-a-Bye Baby: Singer 301 Cabinet Cradle".
Got Steel? Singer 301 - the Featherweight's Big Sister
Singer 301 Slant Needle "Featherweight"
Looking for a straight-stitch sewing machine? Direct drive motor? Steel gears?
There are a number of phenomenal vintage Singer sewing machines that will fill the bill; 15-91, 15-125, 201-1, 404, and 604 to name a few.
BUT, if you also want a lightweight portable, then the Singer 301 Slant Needle is the machine for you. Especially if you love the Singer 221 Featherweight but want a full-size machine for larger projects. In fact, the 301 is affectionately nicknamed "The Featherweight's Big Sister."
While it shares a number of features with the 221 Featherweight, the 301 is mechanically very different from the Featherweight.
Featherweight-class bobbin
The 301 is the first of Singer's legendary steel-gear direct-drive slant-needle family. Cast in lightweight aluminum, it's the only slant needle that doesn't have a rotary hook placed in front of the presser foot. Instead, the 301 uses the same bobbin as the 221 Featherweight, which mounts beneath the platform to the left of the needle.
Singer 301 "Trapezoid" carry case
The 301 has a flip-up sewing platform extension similar to the 221 Featherweight, and it was designed to be a portable sewing machine. It has a built-in carry handle and was packaged in a distinctive trapezoid-shaped carrying case.
Singer offered the 301 in two versions. The "long bed" version had a longer flip-up table, similar in length to the smaller Featherweight. The "short-bed" version had a shorter flip-up table conforming to the standard dimensions of the 201, 401, & 500.
The long-bed was designed to be strictly portable, while the short-bed could be used as a portable or cabinet machine when paired with a special bracket.
Cabinet cradle for Singer 301
Because it was intended to be portable, the 301 does not have hinge mounts. Which presented a bit of a problem if you want to mount the machine in a conventional cabinet.
Singer solved this problem by producing a funky cradle that clips onto the base of the 301. The cradle has standard hinge mounts enabling the machine to be mounted into a Singer cabinet.
The machine releases from the cradle with the press of a lever, further enhancing it's status as the perfect portable. (See "Rock-a-bye Baby: Singer 301 Cabinet Cradle" for more details. )
Singer also produced a portable table for the 301, similar to the card-table for the 221 Featherweight. But these tables are extremely rare, so happy hunting!
Long Bed 301 in "Trapezoid" case
The 301 head weighs a mere 16 pounds, but the overall weight with foot control and motor is closer to 22 pounds. Significantly lighter than the 15-91, which is a cast-iron behemoth or even the 401 which is cast aluminum with a lot of internal steel components.
When it comes to power, the 301 has the gear-driven chops to handle heavy fabrics but is gentle enough for fine dressmaking and quilting too. It's a domestic machine with a .72 amp motor so it isn't meant for day-in, day-out heavy duty sewing but it will do the job beautifully on an occasional basis.
The 301 also features a convenient drop-feed knob for darning or free motion work. Buttonhole and zigzagger attachments are avaiable for additional creative design flexibility.
So if you love the Featherweight but want a larger machine without belts, the 301 is the one for you! Lightweight enough to carry to quilting classes but with heavy duty power for hemming jeans or tackling light upholstery jobs too.
Got steel? The 301 Slant Needle sure does!
HappySewing!
Special thanks to readers David, Lisalu, and Ann for sharing experiences and research that led me to make significant revisions to this article in the interests of accuracy and clarity.
March of the Penguin
Several readers have asked for more video of the Singer Walking Presser Foot 160741 "Penguin."
Which presented a bit of a problem because I couldn't find the foot control and power cord for my Featherweight! It's on display in my office, but I use my slant needle 603 Touch & Sew for everyday sewing.
So I had to go spelunking in closets and the garage to find the Featherweight power cord to run a proper test. I finally located the foot control and cord in the Featherweight's case in a corner under my worktable.
I gave the Penguin a light oiling and let 'er rip. Without further ado, here's "Opus" in action:
The Penguin's walking action is a bit different than more modern walking foot attachments. The left side of the foot moves in sync with the feed dogs while the right side holds the fabric in place when the left side takes a step forward.
The Penguin is all metal and spring loaded, so it is a little noisier than modern plastic walking foot attachments. Otherwise it's smooth and efficient.
Thanks for giving me an excuse to have some more fun with this little guy!
Penguin Dreams and Stranger Things
A couple of weeks ago, in an article about the Singer Automatic Zigzagger, I made the comment "sewing machine attachments, especially the really old ones, can be pretty strange looking." I went on to liken some of them to torture devices, spiders, and bugs.
But yesterday I met a new one and this one is pretty cute. And it has a cute nickname too!
Meet the "Penguin." Officially, it's the Singer Walking Presser Foot, Part #160741, but it's nicknamed "Penguin" because it actually looks like one, with its black and white body and waddling feet. It even has a little flipper wing lever at the side.
The instruction sheet has a 1953 copyright date.
Singer Walking Presser Foot Part #160741
"The Singer Walking Presser foot is designed to produce superior stitching on fabrics which, by the nature of their texture, surface, or weave, tend to ease, stretch, or adhere when stitching." - Singer Walking Presser Foot instructions ©1953
Singer Walking Presser Foot box
Designed to work with low-shank, straight-stitch Singer machines, the Penguin is one of the rarer vintage Singer attachments.
Because of their rarity, novelty, and practicality, Penguins are highly sought after accessories for the 221 Featherweight. After all, the Featherweight is pretty cute, but a Featherweight with a Penguin? Priceless!
Like all walking foot or even feed attachments, the Penguin functions by moving the presser foot in time with the feed dogs so that fabric layers are fed uniformly. This is a huge advantage for quilters because it insures that pieces and batting are fed evenly and line up perfectly. Walking foot attachments are sometimes called "plaid matchers" because they help ensure that plaid designs or stripes match up perfectly along a seam.
Penguins are apparently pretty rare. Dad and I happened across this one yesterday in the drawers of the cabinet of a Singer 306W Swing Needle. It's always fun discovering something we have never seen before.
A review of eBay sales revealed that only a few Penguins have been listed and sold recently and they fetch pretty high prices from folks looking to complete their Singer attachment collection.
I'd love to keep this one, just for the fun of it. But we're in the buying and selling business, not the collecting business, so this one will be finding a new home very soon.
Sure was fun to see and play with, though.
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Accidents involving swimming pools, hot tubs, home spas, or whirlpool saunas occur for a variety of reasons. In addition, there may be multiple sources of fault. In some cases, an adult guest at a private party may drown or be seriously injured in part because he was allowed to consume too much alcohol. In this situation, the host or homeowner may be held liable.
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For example, if a person is diving properly at a public swimming pool or similar facility, and an accident occurs, it could be due to someone else’s negligence. In one case, a diver struck a swimmer who was in the diving area because the pool owner failed to section off the swimming and diving portions of the pool. This negligence led to the diver being permanently paralyzed, and he was able to successfully bring a civil lawsuit against the city that owned and operated the pool. Determining where negligence and liability lie can be difficult, so do not take on such a task alone. Let our experienced, professional lawyers work with you and examine every aspect of your case.
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To foster effective interaction with Native American tribes, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) employs the "Tribal Protocol Manual" in implementing the Federal, State and Tribal Liaison Program. This manual embodies the NRC's commitment to acknowledging the sovereign rights of Federally-recognized Tribes in the development and implementation of agency policies and regulatory activities that have Tribal implications:
Tribal Protocol Manual Guidance for NRC Staff (2018) (NUREG-2173, Revision 1)
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On December 1, 2014, the NRC published a Federal Register Notice soliciting comments on the "Tribal Protocol Manual: Guidance for NRC Staff (NUREG-2173)." The updated Manual and proposed Tribal Policy Statement are the next steps in the agency's effort to formalize the process for engaging with tribal governments.
The Tribal Protocol Manual provides internal guidance to the NRC staff engaging in interactions with Federally recognized Tribal governments. The Manual was initially issued as internal staff guidance in March of 2010 and was updated and released for public comment in October of 2012. The revised Manual has been updated to include a definition of consultation for the NRC as "meaningful and timely discussion with Tribal governments on NRC regulatory actions that have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes." The Manual has also been updated to better address the unique relationship between the United States and Tribes and how the NRC exercises its trust responsibility. Additionally, the NRC made changes to the historical account of the Federal-Tribal relationship. Finally, the latest revision of the Tribal Protocol Manual includes a general discussion that addresses the contributions of Treaties, policy, law, court decisions, and Executive Orders to Federal Indian law.
Tribal governments and organizations, the public, and other interested parties were encouraged to submit comments on the "Tribal Protocol Manual: Guidance for NRC Staff" (NUREG-2173) during a 180-day comment period that ended May 31, 2015. Currently, submitted comments are being reviewed.
On November 5, 2009, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Coordination. That memorandum reaffirmed Executive Order 13175, "Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments," and emphasized the importance of strengthening government-to-government relationships with Native American tribes.
NRC staff reviewed the agency's various interactions with Native American tribes, and developed a Commission Paper (SECY-09-0180), entitled "U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Interaction with Native American tribes," dated December 11, 2009. In that paper, the staff noted that the NRC's previous interactions had been limited to a small number of activities under the agency's regulatory authority. The NRC concluded that because a "case-by-case" approach had proven effective in these interactions with Native American tribes by allowing for custom-tailored approaches that met Commission and tribal needs, that no formal policy was needed at that time.
However, the staff also determined that it would benefit from an internal protocol to guide its future interactions with Native American tribes and, therefore, developed "Tribal Protocol Manual: Guidance for NRC Employees", in March 2010.
2012 Federal Register Notice and Public Comment Period
In October 2012, the NRC solicited suggestions for the Tribal Policy Statement along with comments on the NRC Tribal Protocol Manual. The Federal Register notice sought public feedback on the following questions:
How can the NRC strengthen government-to-government relationships with Native American Tribes?
What practices have the NRC or other Federal agencies employed that have been effective in identifying Tribal interests and resolving tribal concerns about proposed agency actions?
Are there specific Tribal Policy Statements in other Federal agencies that could serve as a starting point for the NRC efforts?
What unique Tribal issues should the NRC be aware of as a non-land holding, regulatory agency that issues licenses under the Atomic Energy Act?
Respondents were not limited to these questions and were encouraged to submit any information that would benefit the NRC in developing a Tribal Policy Statement. Tribal governments and organizations, the public, and other interested parties were encouraged to submit comments during a 180-day comment period that ended April 1, 2013.
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Check out these Windows 10 Movies + TV apps for binge watchers
Dave W. Shanahan Email @DaveWShanahan Jan 4th, 2017 in Feature Stories
Windows 10 is built to do a lot more than just build spreadsheets and check email, and watching movies and TV shows on your PC has become a popular way to move beyond your “dumb” TV. Here are some of the most popular Windows 10 apps for movie and TV watching:
Netflix is probably the king of all Windows 10 apps for binge watchers. In addition to watching old and new TV episodes, Netflix has thousands of movies available too. Netflix has its own original TV series, including Stranger Things, House of Cards, and Orange is the New Black. Netflix is also developing new movie content and comedy specials for its subscribers all the time.
In addition to Windows 10, Netflix is available on Windows 10 Mobile, Xbox One, as well as other platforms. The Windows 10 Netflix app is free, but you’ll need a subscription. Netflix subscriptions start at $9.99 per month. New subscribers are eligible for a free one-month trial.
Developer: Netflix, Inc.
Like Netflix, Hulu offers subscribers the opportunity to watch TV episodes, including Seinfeld and South Park. Hulu offers a cheaper monthly subscription at $7.99 a month with limited commercial interruptions ($11.99, no commercials). Like Netflix, Hulu also offers its own brand of original TV and movie content. Hulu offers an option of adding Showtime for an additional $7.99 a month, which can bring up the overall monthly subscription price substantially, depending on what monthly Hulu base plan you choose.
Another bonus is Hulu [Plus] is available on Windows 10 Mobile, too.
Hulu for Windows 10
Developer: Hulu.
Hulu Plus for Windows 10 Mobile
Price: unknown
Crackle is a free way to watch your favorite TV shows and movies. Crackle is completely free; there’s no contract, no monthly fee, and the app is free to download. However, your free streaming content will be interrupted intermittently by advertisements. You may find the ads repetitive. For instance, you are likely to see the same exact ads interrupt whatever movie or TV show that you are watching. But, you can’t really complain because Crackle’s content is offered free with unlimited streaming.
Developer: Crackle Inc
Crunchyroll is the must-have streaming service any anime, manga or East-Asian cinema fan out there. In addition to Windows 10, Crunchyroll is also offered on Windows 10 Mobile, and Xbox One. Founded in 2006, Crunchyroll started out as a Pirate Bay-inspired website where members would upload content without the original owners’ permission. Now, Crunchyroll has over 5 million members, offering over 200 different anime, manga or East-Asian cinema series.
Most of Crunchyroll’s content is to watch for free (with a short introductory ad) in SD. You can stream full 1080p HD content for $6.95 monthly. New Crunchyroll subscribers are eligible for a 14-day free trial.
Developer: Crunchyroll Inc
Microsoft’s own native Windows 10 app is perhaps the best way to watch your favorite movies and TV shows. Access all your movies and TV shows from any of your devices using your Microsoft account. Movies & TV allows you to access your favorite movies and TV shows on your Windows 10 PC or Windows 10 Mobile device. As an added bonus, you can add, manage, and play your own videos from your personal collection. Using the Windows Store, you can buy and add more of your favorite movies and TV shows.
Once purchased, you can play movies and TV shows from any Windows 10 device. Whether it be your Windows 10 PC, Windows 10 Mobile device, or Xbox One, you can download or stream your purchased content to at your leisure.
There is one honorable mention, Free Movies HD, although I am not sure whether this app will be in the Windows Store for very long due to possible legal issues from the free content that it streams. Don’t let the Windows 10 app name fool you, Free Movies HD is a great app for those looking to catch up their favorite TV shows too. You can check out the latest Season 7 episode of The Walking Dead, or watch the movie Sausage Party. There are no email or credit cards needed to sign up and the app is free to download. I imagine you may face some problems from your ISP with streaming the content within the app.
Free Movies HD
Developer: qhteam
There are some other Windows 10 TV and movie apps that are noticeably absent from the Windows Store. HBO GO and HBO NOW would be the obvious two. Although you can view HBO through your browser, the experience is not the same as it would be through an official HBO app on Windows 10. What Windows 10 app do you use to binge watch your favorite movie or TV content? Let us know in the comments.
Further reading: Crackle, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Microsoft, Movies, Movies & TV, Netflix, TV, Windows 10, Windows Store, Xbox One
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What’s happening this weekend in Oroville
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PUBLISHED: November 3, 2018 at 2:00 am | UPDATED: November 3, 2018 at 2:10 am
Union Square Farmer’s Market, Oroville: 7:30 a.m.-noon. Local food producers, artisan creations, music, educational vendors, kids corner, natural gardening demos, networking and more. Union Square, corner of Myers and Montgomery streets. 632-1864.
Annual P.E.O. Chapter NC “Big and Small Treasures” indoor rummage sale: 8 a.m.-noon. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2350 Foothill Blvd. in Oroville. Proceeds from the sale will go to P.E.O. sponsored projects that provide loans, grants, awards and scholarships to deserving women to provide increased opportunities for higher education. 533-3493.
Oroville State Theatre: 6 p.m. Strive presents “Seussical,” a musical based on the children’s stories of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot being based on “Horton Hears a Who.” 1489 Myers St. 538-2470.
Butte College Black Box Theatre: 7:30 p.m. “Side Show,” based on the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, joined at the hip, who became stars during the Depression. Musical about how their literal bondage brings them fame. Recommended for ages 11 and up. Tickets $18 adult, $10 senior and students at eventbrite.com, buttedrama.com and the door. 895-2994. merzje@butte.edu. Main campus, ARTS Building, 3536 Butte Campus Drive.
Community Backyard Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefit yard sale for Oroville Radio Station FM 9.1 KROV. Oak office furniture, metal and wood desks; LP albums (over 4,000) and LP’s (more than 2,500); VHS tapes and music CDs. Also ScuBre foot chest freezer, books, household items and more. May have exerciser. 5729 Via Pacana, off Monte Vista Ave. in Las Plumas High School area, Oroville. Proceeds benefit radio station. Rain cancels sale. Information, Ron, 532-0714.
YMCA Health & Fitness: 9 a.m.-noon. Cardio Equipment Room. 533-9622. 1684 Robinson St. Weekly.
YMCA Pool: 10 a.m.-noon. Lap and Open Swim. 533-9622. 1684 Robinson St. Weekly.
Oro Dam Flea Market: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 1141 Oro Dam Blvd. West. 321-2443. Weekly.
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: Sunrise to sunset. View wildlife, exhibits; educational programs, hunting, fishing; self-guided nature trail. Located along Pacific Flyway. 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley. Entry fee. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 846-7500; Saturday-Sunday, 846-7505.
C.F. Lott Home: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tour historic Victorian mansion. Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St. Admission $3, free to children under 12. Museum, 538-2406; home, 538-2497. Weekly.
Artists of River Town: 9:30 a.m. General meet. Feather River Senior Citizens Association, 1335 Myers St. Free. Nonmembers welcome. Gallery: Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 534-7690, www.artistsofrivertown.org.
Oroville Friends of the Library first Saturday book sale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Oroville library, 1820 Mitchell Ave. Books, audio books, CDs, children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks. Bring your own bags. 538-7525. First Saturday.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum: 10 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Sunday. 13,000+ tools, auto parts, old kitchen utensils and more. Admission $3, free to under age 12; $2.50 AAA members, groups 15+. Tuesdays: Half price to seniors. Call for group tour appointments. No entrance fee to ladies on Thursdays. 538-2528, 538-2406. 1650 Broderick St.
Ehmann Home Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour Colonial revival, craftsman home built 1911 by Freda Ehmann, 1480 Lincoln St. Admission by donation. Headquarters of Butte County Historical Society. 533-5316 or 877-7436. Saturdays only: Special teas for 2, 4, 6 or 8 guests: 11 a.m. with homemade scones, curd, jam, kiwis, oranges and strawberries: 1 p.m. Afternoon tea with sweet tea, homemade scones, curd, jam, cheesecake, chocolate truffle. By Appointment only, 877-7436. Weekly.
Butte County Historical Society Museum: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. World War I era exhibit. 1749 Spencer St., Oroville. Admission by $2 donation. 533-9418. Donate used books.
Pioneer History Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Information, artifacts of early California settlers’ and Indians’ lives. Oversized replica of 49er’s cabin. Admission $3, free to children under 12. 2332 Montgomery St. 538-2497. Weekly.
Chinese Temple and Museum Complex: Noon-4 p.m. Built in 1863 to serve the largest Chinese community north of Sacramento. $3 general, free to ages 12 and younger, $2.50 for AAA members or groups of 15+. 1500 Broderick St. Call to schedule a group tour.. 538-2406. Weekly.
Oroville Library: 1 p.m. Free movie day. Weekly: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. LEGO Club. 1820 Mitchell Ave. 538-7641.
Veterans of Foreign Wars: 7:30-11 a.m. Cowboy breakfast. 1951 Elgin St. Open to public. $6 donation; ($8 if steak served.) 534-9538. First, third Saturdays.
Yankee Hill Grange: 9-10 a.m. Breakfast. 4122 Big Bend Road. Biscuits and gravy, eggs to order, pancakes, Belgian waffles, breakfast meat, fruit, coffee, juice, tea. Public invited. $7 adults, $4 ages 4-10; free under age 4. First Saturday, every other month. 533-7101.
Health, emotional support
Alcoholics Anonymous, Lake Oroville Fellowship: Noon-8 p.m. 2471 Bird St. All welcome. 538-8180. Weekly.
Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Open Door NA at 2555 Baldwin (Open Door Church): 8 p.m. Living Clean NA at Calvary Christian Church, 3850 Fallbrook Ave.
Al-Anon: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday Night AFG. Disability Action Center, 1161 East Avenue, Chico. Parking lot 1163-1165. 334-6734. Weekly.
Living Clean Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. 3855 Fallbrook Ave., Oroville.
Wyandotte Grange: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast (take out available), 4910 Foothill Blvd. Donation $8 adults, $3 children under 12. Public welcome. Bob, 589-3194. First Sunday.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum: 11:45 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. 13,000+ tools, auto parts, old kitchen utensils and more. Admission $3, free to under age 12; $2.50 AAA members, groups 15+. Tuesdays: Half price to seniors. Call for group tour appointments. No entrance fee to ladies on Thursdays. 538-2528, 538-2406. 1650 Broderick St. Weekly.
Grandma’s Basement Thrift Store: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Suggested donation 50 cents per item. Golden Feather Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3861 Detlow Road, Yankee Hill. Benefits community needs. Donations appreciated; at will drop-off same location, 533-3594. First Sunday.
Oro Dam Flea Market: 1141 Oro Dam Boulevard West. 321-2443. Weekly.
Pioneer History Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Information, artifacts of early California settlers’ and Indians’ lives. Oversized replica of 49er cabin, opened in 1932. Admission $3, children under 12 free. 2332 Montgomery St. 538-2497. Weekly.
Chinese Temple and Museum Complex: Noon-4 p.m. Built in 1863 to serve the largest Chinese community north of Sacramento. $3 general, free to ages 12 and younger, $2.50 for AAA members or groups of 15+. 1500 Broderick St. Call to schedule a group tour.. 538-2406. Daily.
Early Bird Fellowship, Alcoholics Anonymous: Open meetings, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Oroville Family Resource Center, 2185 Baldwin St. Weekly.
Lake Oroville Fellowship Alcoholics Anonymous: Noon-8 p.m. 2471 Bird St. All welcome. 538-8180. Weekly.
Narcotics Anonymous: 3:30 p.m. Burlington and Wyandotte avenues. (Martin Luther King Jr. Park.) Southside Hole in the Wall Group of NA. Daily. 1-877-669-1669.
To submit an item for Oroville calendar, email to calendar@orovillemr.com, fax to 342-3617 or mail to Oroville Community Calendar, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA 95927. Include your name and phone number.
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Matthew T. Mangino: Police are not the answer to every social ill
Matthew T. Mangino More Content Now
As policymakers nationwide scramble to deal with policing issues — everything from excessive force; to disrespect for authority; to the role of police in troubled neighborhoods — the recurring question is, are we asking police officers to do too much?
Alex Vitale, Professor of Sociology at Brooklyn College, and author of “The End of Policing” told NPR, “The problem is that they’ve (police have) been given a limited set of tools and placed into circumstances where those tools often can be counterproductive.”
Vitale is not alone. “What police have been forced to do in this country is perform triage,” Dallas Police Chief David Brown told the Washington Post.
In Dallas, according to the Post, police work includes corralling potentially dangerous dogs, among other duties that extend well beyond routine crime. “We have got a loose dog problem — let’s have the cops chase loose dogs,” Brown said. “Schools fail? Give it to the cops.”
Vitale said “the answer is to quit using police to solve every social problem under the sun. Instead we need to invest in new systems of discipline that treat people with dignity and respect and try to identify what’s driving problematic behavior and actually address those root causes.”
The opioid epidemic has exacerbated the role of the police is addressing the community’s social problems, whether criminal or not. Dallas Police Detective Chelsea Whitaker told Reuters, “We can be glorified social workers.”
She described her contact with two teenagers who constantly got into fights at school. One of them had not been eating. Whitaker took her to grocery store to buy food.
“I had to take another girl to get sanitary napkins because nobody ever taught her that,” Whitaker told Reuters. “She is angry and fighting all the time; of course, you would be angry.”
“A lot of the officers are resistant to what we call social work. They want to go out and fight crime, put people in jail,” Capt. Ron Meyers of the in Chillicothe, Ohio Police Department told the Washington Post. “We need to make sure the officers understand this is what is going to stop the (opioid) epidemic.”
Officers are finding children who were barricaded in rooms while their parents got high, and they are responding to the same homes for the same problems. Feelings of exasperation course through some departments in which officers are interacting with the same drug users over and over again, sometimes saving their lives repeatedly with naloxone, a drug that reverses an opiate overdose, reported the Post.
Couple addiction with mental illness and the tension between the police and a bad actor can escalate rapidly — often with disastrous results. Police departments are looking for new and innovative ways to cope with this growing menace.
Amy Watson, an associate professor of social work at The University of Illinois at Chicago, described Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) for Social Work Today. The CIT Model is an innovative police-based first responder program designed to help law enforcement recognize and appropriately respond to a mental health crisis.
As money for mental health institutions evolved into community based treatment, prisons have become de facto mental health facilities. Police officers have become the caretaker in the community charged with protecting the public from the double malaise of addiction and mental illness.
Being a cop isn’t easy. Sending him or her into the street to deal with issues beyond the scope of law enforcement is outrageous. Sure, training is available, but shouldn’t police officers focus on public safety and law enforcement while other trained professionals deal with illnesses like addiction and schizophrenia?
The police are not the answer to every social ill, nor should that be society’s expectation.
— Matthew T. Mangino is of counsel with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly & George P.C. His book The Executioner’s Toll, 2010 was released by McFarland Publishing. You can reach him at www.mattmangino.com and follow him on Twitter @MatthewTMangino.
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of Martin Luther
Edited by Derek R. Nelson and Paul R. Hinlicky
125 scholarly articles
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Martin Luther is a collaboration of the leading scholars in the field of Reformation research and the thought, life, and legacy of influence – for good and for ill – of Martin Luther. In 2017 the world marks 500 years since the beginning of the public work of Luther, whose protest against corrupt practices and the way theology was taught captured Europe’s attention from 1517 onward.
Comprising 125 extensive articles, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Martin Luther examines:
• the contexts that shaped his social and intellectual world, such as previous theological and institutional developments
• the genres in which he worked, including some he essentially created
• the theological and ethical writings that make up the lion’s share of his massive intellectual output
• the complicated and contested history of his reception across the globe and across a span of disciplines
This indispensable work seeks both to answer perennial questions as well as to raise new ones. Intentionally forward-looking in approach, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Martin Luther provides a reliable survey to such issues as, for instance, how did Luther understand God? What did he mean by his notion of “vocation?” How did he make use of, but also transform, medieval thought patterns and traditions? How did Luther and the Reformation re-shape Europe and launch modernity? What were his thoughts about Islam and Judaism, and how did the history of the effects of those writings unfold?
Scholars from a variety of disciplines – economic history, systematic theology, gender and cultural studies, philosophy, and many more – propose an agenda for examining future research questions prompted by the harvest of decades of intense historical scrutiny and theological inquiry.
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Derek R. Nelson, editor in chief
Paul R. Hinlicky, editor in chief
Derek R. Nelson is Professor of Religion and Stephen S. Bowen Professor of Liberal Arts at Wabash College. He is the co-author of Resilient Reformer: The Life and Thought of Martin Luther (Fortress, 2015) and author or editor of eight other books in the history of theology.
Paul R. Hinlicky is Tise Professor of Lutheran Studies at Roanoke College. He is the author of many books in systematic and historical theology, including Beloved Community: Critical Dogmatics after Christendom (Eerdmans, 2015).
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Members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Social and Political Views
Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who are ages…
Survey year
< 1% < 1% < 1% 100% 168
< 1% < 1% 23% 77% 230
Gender composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who are…
35% 65% 168
Racial and ethnic composition among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who identify as…
Other/Mixed
5% 92% < 1% 3% 1% 166
Immigrant status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Third generation or higher
5% < 1% 95% 158
2% 2% 96% 228
Income distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who have a household income of…
62% 23% 8% 7% 139
Educational distribution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who have completed…
Marital status among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
29% 1% 27% 36% 7% 167
Parent of children under 18 among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Non-parents
9% 91% 168
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say they…
Believe in God; don't know
Other/don't know if they believe in God
94% 5% < 1% 1% < 1% < 1% 168
98% 1% < 1% < 1% < 1% < 1% 230
Importance of religion in one's life among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say religion is…
Not too important
99% 1% < 1% < 1% < 1% 168
95% 3% < 1% < 1% 1% 230
Attendance at religious services among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who attend religious services…
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
81% 15% 4% < 1% 168
Frequency of prayer among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who pray…
At least daily
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who attend prayer group…
66% 13% 6% 11% 5% 168
62% 13% 7% 18% < 1% 230
Frequency of meditation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who meditate…
78% 5% 3% 13% 2% 230
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
74% 9% 10% 3% 4% 230
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
54% 10% 11% 23% 2% 168
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
Philosophy/reason
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say…
There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Frequency of reading scripture among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who read scripture…
81% 12% 2% 5% < 1% 168
Belief in Heaven among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who …in heaven
95% 3% 2% 168
Belief in Hell among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who …in hell
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Political ideology among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Views about size of government among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who would rather have…
Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
23% 62% 5% 11% 230
Views about government aid to the poor among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say government aid to the poor…
Views about abortion among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say abortion should be…
Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Views about homosexuality among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say homosexuality…
Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Views about same-sex marriage among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who …same-sex marriage
Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
16% 78% 6% 168
Views about environmental regulation among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Views about human evolution among members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent
% of members of the Historically Black Protestant Tradition adults who say their holy scripture is the word of God and should be taken literally who are silent who say humans…
Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
12% 12% 2% 57% 16% 168
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As the second significant storm of the fall season heads to Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) service area, the company urges its customers and their families to stay safe. After a light rain earlier this week, a stronger series of storms is expected to arrive later today through Saturday. The most significant impact is expected in the Bay Area, the Central Valley and along the Central Coast.
Gusty winds coupled with wet weather might interrupt electric service in some areas.
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It's important to note, the company's storm response won't affect its on-going emergency response to the Camp Fire in Butte County. Currently, there are approximately 3,100 PG&E employees and contractors supporting the company's efforts and will remain focused on restoration and recovery work.
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Concrete culture from Louis Kahn apprentice
If you loved our book Concrete take a look at this building from the master's last apprentice
The Konan Ward Cultural Centre by Chiaki Arai
With a mentor like Louis Kahn, it's perhaps no surprise that you can work wonders with concrete. Japanese architect Chiaki Arai, who was one of Khan's last apprentices, has created quite a building from the material with his Konan Ward Cultural Centre.
It follows on from a series of cultural, community and civic centres around Japan by his Tokyo studio, which he set up in 1980. These include the Ofunato Civic Centre and Library, the Karakida Community Centre, and the Kadare Cultural Centre.
With this latest scheme, the intention was to bring under one roof a library, community centre, museum and 400-seat theatre in the city of Niigata, 150 miles north-west of the capital. The existing venues had all been demolished to make way for Niigata's newly created Konan ward.
Arai, who also worked for the Greater London Council in the 1970s, believes that "the era of the architect as great master is ending." Instead, he is keen to embark on genuine collaboration with the future users of his buildings, rather than pay lip service to the consultation process.
So he organises myriad workshops where the locals can thrash out the issues, and which inform the building's design. What's more, "through workshops, people develop a very deep affection toward a building," he says.
The resulting building comprises four zones around cruciform circulation routes. Meanwhile hundreds of LED lights embedded in the concrete make the interiors sparkle.
The Konan project is excellent news for fans of Arai's architecture, as it could have been very different. Now in his mid-60s, he was seriously thinking of giving up architecture little more than a decade ago, having achieved so little recognition. Now, it seems he's on a roll.
For greater insight into Arai's mentor, take a look at our brilliant Louis Kahn book. For more on the building possibilities afforded by the magical combination of aggregate and cement, take a look at our Concrete book.
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Wolfgang Suschitzky, Lyons Corner House Tottenham Court Road, London (1934). From Another London.
Douglas Gordon's 24-hour Psycho (1993)
How did Glasgow turn out so many great contemporary artists? That's the question the BBC is trying to answer with its Grit and Glamour documentary. Some put the emergence of the 'Scotia Nostra' set - Douglas Gordon, Simon Stalling, Martin Boyce, Richard Wright et al - down to David Harding's course at the Glasgow School of Art, while others think the city produces '"a better class of yob".
Three new Raphaels discovered in the Netherlands In preparation for their Raphael exhibition - the first of its kind to be held in the country - the Teylers Museum in Haarlem believe they have identified three further drawings in their collection that were produced by Raphael. "Drawings by Raphael and his school are a true minefield", said Michiel Plomp, the head curator, before adding that these pictures, once thought to have been executed by Raphael's pupils have "distinct features that clearly reveal Raphael's signature".
Art Fairs down under From 2013, Australia will have art fairs alternating annually between Sydney and Melbourne. "When you look at all the art fairs that are emerging around the world - and particularly in the Asia-Pacific [region] - they're dynamic, they're growing, they're competitive and, whether we like it or not, they're taking our ground," said Melbourne Art Foundation chairman Ken Fehily.
Phil Hart's Moon over Melbourne
Melbourne moon tops the Australian astrophotography competition Amateur photographer Phil Hart's shot of a full moon rising over Melbourne's dockyards won the annual David Malins award, presented at the Parkes Radio telescope, New South Wales.
Tate Britain takes a look back at London The Tate Britain offers a photographic exhibition to compliment the capital's Olympic summer. The gallery's Another London show, opening towards the end of this month, draws together images of the city shot between 1930 and 1980 by international photographers, including Bruce Davidson, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Wolfgang Suschitzky.
Scream for the camera US commercial photographer Billy Hunt has constructed a device that shoots subjects when they scream. Hunt hopes his Screamotron 3000 will "offer a window through the inherently artificial process of portraiture into real human emotion." "It can be a little rough having people yell at you all day," he adds, "but I find it so interesting how human emotion plays out."
Hanada and Tonon's Bauhaus museum
The winning design for the New Bauhaus Museum Professors Heike Hanada and Benedict Tonon's plans were picked for the new Bauhaus museum, to be built at the edge of the Weimarhallenpark, in Weimer. According to Professor Dr. Wolfgang Holler, General Director of the museums, the new building will bring about "the ideal conditions for presenting the wonderfully varied Weimar Bauhaus collection to visitors at the highest level and with maximum flexibility".
Does Zaragoza's new park epitomise austerity architecture? Built in an old gravel quarry and rubble dump, beside a canal on the Spanish city's south-western district, the new Valdefierro park clears and scrapes up the old debris, to built a terraced, rough-hewn haven.
New database of old stone English heritage, working in conjunction with the British Geographical Survey, have drawn up a database, to help builders and restoration experts find the right kind of stone to match the country's crumbling edifices.
On the batman set, by Yale Joel (1966)
Holy set design! To coincide with the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Life magazine pulls out a shoot from its 1966 archive, offering a behind the scenes view of the sets, props and costumes used in the iconic Batman TV show.
Shuttling back What can the soon-to-be-exhibited Space Shuttle tell us about seventies design? For News Week's Blake Gopnik "it's an icon of what the '70s looked like. It's also a reminder of how far we've come from the aesthetic behind it."
Melbourne makes light work The city's Gertrude Street Projection Festival opens this Friday, in the Fitzroy district of Melbourne. The event takes the hoary old son et lumière shows and throws them into a city setting, with video and laser works lighting up the district's façades.
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Letters from Edward Hopper's 'rigid woman'
A current exhibition uses a cache of love letters to offer fresh insight into the work of the great American painter
Summer Interior (1909) by Edward Hopper
You don't need to be an art historian to look at Edward Hopper's paintings and wonder whether he had a wholly happy love life. Many experts have investigated links between the artist's own relationships and the frosty ones he depicts in his pictures. As our author Walter Wells explains in our Hopper monograph, Silent Theater, the libidinous mismatch between Hopper and his wife, Josephine, may have contributed to the artist depicting "female figures who, while sexually suggestive, seem emotionally unresolved."
Hopper married in 1924, and, until recently, only two other properly documented girlfriends had been uncovered by art scholars. Yet the recent discovery of a letters reveal a third relationship - and a tempestuous one at that - which could lead expert to review the their thinking on the painter's inspirations.
Office at Night (1948) by Edward Hopper
In the current exhibition, My Dear Mr. Hopper: The Story Starts Here, curator Elizabeth Thompson Colleary presents 20 letters from Alta Hilsdale to the artist during the first two decades of the 20th century, alongside relevant examples of works. The exhibition, which is on display at The Edward Hopper House Art Center, in Nyack, NY until October serves to "document [Hilsdale and Hopper's] previously unknown relationship and provide a new context for understanding the work he created during the decade the letters span, 1904-14."
Summer Evening (1948) by Edward Hopper
The letters, written while both Hopper and Hilsdale were young, and before Hopper found fame, don't speak of a wholly satisfied relationship. "He's trying to find a fulfilling relationship with her," Colleary told The New York Times, "and he's constantly being frustrated."
Indeed, Colleary believes the couple's relationship mirrors recurring characters in Hopper's work - figures she dubs "the pleading man" and "the rigid woman." While it is too simplistic to suggest an artist as great as Hopper is offering us a simple document of his own romantic privations, the new exhibition does prompt us to think again about the lust-filled undertow of American life prior to the great sexual liberations of the 1960.
For more on this, read the NY Times piece here, or view the Art Center's own page, here. For beautiful reproductions of Hopper works and insightful commentary, do consider our award-winning monograph, Silent Theater.
Edward Hopper comes to the silver screen
Austrian director Gustav Deutsch reassembles 13 Edward Hopper paintings into a single movie
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CHARTS: Drug overdose deaths in B.C. by city, region
Vancouver is top B.C. city for drug fatalities, but high numbers also in Surrey, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kamloops and Kelowna
Jeff Nagel
May. 13, 2016 8:00 a.m.
Fentanyl may be passed off as Oxycontin or can be added to other opiates sold by dealers.
Fentanyl was a factor in nearly half of B.C.’s illegal drug overdose deaths in the first three months of 2016, according to new statistics released by the B.C. Coroners Service.
That’s up sharply from last year, when the powerful and often deadly opiate was detected in 32 per cent of drug overdose deaths, and from 25 per cent in 2014.
A total of 256 drug overdose deaths were recorded from January to April 30, compared to 480 in all of 2015.
While Vancouver accounted for 49 drug overdose deaths so far this year, there have been large numbers in other cities – 31 in Surrey, 17 in Victoria, 15 in Nanaimo and 14 each in Kamloops and Kelowna.
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The Fraser Health region accounted for the largest overall number of overdoses so far in 2016 – 76 up until April 30 after 171 deaths in 2015 – followed by Metro Vancouver, with 66 deaths this year.
However, more of the deaths so far this year were fentanyl-linked in Metro Vancouver.
In most cases where fentanyl was a factor, it was used in combination with other drugs.
Significant numbers of overdose deaths are also being recorded in other regions – 54 so far this year on Vancouver Island, 45 in the Interior and 28 within the Northern health region.
Three youths aged 10 to 19 are among the dead due to fentanyl so far this year, and four others in that age group died of drug overdoses that were not linked to fentanyl.
The latest statistics come a month after Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall declared a first-ever public health emergency in B.C. to try to address the sharp rise in opioid drug overdoses.
The measure empowers more rapid collection of data from regional and provincial authorities, so overdose treatment kits can be quickly deployed to specific areas when there are new incident clusters.
Health Minister Terry Lake said Thursday he believes lives were saved in recent weeks in Kamloops as a result of authorities being able to quickly react to real-time information.
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1. The Proceedings of the Twenty-First World Congress of Philosophy: Volume > 1
Andrew B. Schoedinger Nonreductive Ethical Naturalism
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This paper argues that Nonreductive ethical naturalism is a viable approach to normative ethical theory. Central to Nonreductive ethical naturalism is the identification of moral properties with natural ones. Natural properties are objective and pertain to facts. It follows that moral properties are factual in nature. In the proposed theory pain and harm are the natural properties that are also moral in nature. Pain and harm are not identical. Pain is the chief indicator of harm. The concept of harm entails injury. Injury to an individual is both a factual and moral issue. The well-being of individuals constitutes the foundation of morality. Consequently, that which runs counter to an individual's well-being is what we mean by evil. It follows that injury is evil and its intentional infliction upon other people is morally evil. The factual nature of ethical properties provides the basis for universal agreement on which forms of behavior are evil. As such, acceptance of this theory would go a long way in resolving many of the global problems that confront us all at the onset of the 2 1 s t century.
Raymond Anthony Animal Welfare, Trust, Governance, and the Public Good: Putting Ethics to Task
Pragmatic philosophy and discourse ethics are offered as an alternative way to respond to and understand the concerns of philosophical animal ethics and animal welfare science, especially as they relate to ethical decision-making and democratic participation in today's technical animal agriculture. The two major challenges facing philosophical animal ethics and animal welfare are: the acceptability of alienating individual animals from their genetic and social identities through practices that seek to alter their genome or which fail to provide for their respective natures, and the extent to which the former concern will contribute to further deterioration of already fractured human-farm-animal and consumer-producer relationships. This paper considers how we might ethically and strategically rise to the challenge of reshaping conventional animal farming practices in liberal democracies, especially as it applies to making improvements in animal welfare standards and promoting public trust and confidence in science, the production sector and government. I suggest some ways to empower consumers and farmers to realize this end.
Paul Grosch Against the Utilitarian Grain: Alternative Approaches to Health Care Ethics
One of the many general problems that I wish to examine is that to do with the ethics of health care practice and provision. Consequently, I aim to undertake the following: first, I examine, in the light of Rorty's famous dictum concerning suffering, the current state of international policies on health care resource provision. Second, following Brock, I argue that such policies of allocation are founded on broad utilitarian principles. Third, I lay the foundations for an argument that moral utilitarianism, like economic utilitarianism, is dependent upon a form of calculative reasoning which is a necessary feature of the broad Anglo-American analytic approach to philosophical issues, and as a means of helping us to understand both the complex moral status of persons and the way(s) in which health care policies need to be framed for such persons, that approach is found wanting. Fourth, I propose some alternative approaches to minking about health care which are informed more by the phenomenological tradition. I mention both Heidegger and Levinas, whilst concentrating on the work of Hadot, whose emphasis on spiritual exercises has close affinities to the practical health care work and research undertaken by Bradshaw. Such a phenomenological approach can, I suggest, help to lessen what Bradshaw claims is a current dependence upon a 'contract' view of care, whilst attempting to replace it with what she terms a 'covenant' view.
Ioanna Kuçuradi Series Introduction
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W. J. Korab-Karpowicz Beyond Scientific Objectivity: Knowing about Right and Wrong
Our way of seeing things depends upon the state of our minds. We can look at the world through the lenses of love, hate or indifference. What remains largely unquestioned about science is its essence. Scientific objectivity is not free from subjectivity. I argue that objective, scientific knowledge is a partial knowledge based on indifference, the state of mind that constitutes the scientific attitude. Hate does not produce knowledge at all, but reinforces our prejudices. However, love gives the possibility of knowing someone or something fully, and not only as an object. Once we accept that our experiences, thoughts, and feelings are not incommunicable, we can arrive at inter-subjective and non-objective moral knowledge which results from our recognition of others as persons and our affective engagement with the world.
Mary Tjiattas Against Moral Particularism
Advocates of particularism in moral philosophy (e.g. Prichard, Dancy, McDowell) hold that moral theory contributes little if anything to moral deliberation, claiming that we do best in moral judgement by relying on our intuitive moral sensitivities to situations rather than on general principles. In this paper I argue that particularism lacks the resources to provide a preferable account of moral deliberation and justification.
Jan Hartman Local Loyalty-Universal Responsibility
I present an analysis of the dialectic relationship uniting concepts of responsibility and loyalty, on the background of the political question of the right to move (immigration, in a very broad sense of leaving one's native community). I present a thorough analysis of the meanings of the categories of responsibility and loyalty, concentrating on the aspects that reveal their mutual antagonism. It is specially claimed that no responsibility is purely individual (however neither is it collective) and in this respect the concept of responsibility is confronted with the concept of guilt. In conclusion, it's claimed that the universal right of settling in a democratic country is a practical solution of the contradiction between the requirements of loyalty and responsibility on the one hand and freedom and justice on the other.
Tuija Takala Respect for Autonomy and the Two Concepts of Liberty
In this paper I will study the theoretical foundations of autonomy and argue that many of the disputes around the principle follow from different understandings of what is "true freedom." My analysis will center on the two notions of liberty introduced by Isaiah Berlin in his "Two Concepts of Liberty" (originally published in 1959). The problem is that there is no unequivocal way to understand the division. In my paper, I will give one interpretation of Berlin's two concepts, and argue that this reading both captures the essence of his essay and explains why there are so many ways of respecting autonomy
Gopal Sreenivasan Does Informed Consent to Research Require Comprehension?
According to the standard view of informed consent, a prospective subject's consent to participate in a research study is invalid if the individual fails to comprehend the information about the study standardly disclosed to him. I argue that this involves three mistakes. First, the standard view confuses an ethical aspiration with a minimum ethical standard. Second, it assigns the entire responsibility for producing comprehension in study participants to the investigators. Most importantly, the standard view requires the termination of many otherwise perfectly ethical research studies. This last conclusion follows from appreciating a pervasive phenomenon that is known as the "therapeutic misconception." I argue that a prospective subject's consent to participate in research can be perfectly valid even if he or she does not comprehend the information that investigators are required to disclose. Furthermore, I explain that this alternative view does not in the least compromise the vital goal of ensuring the protection of subjects in research.
10. The Proceedings of the Twenty-First World Congress of Philosophy: Volume > 1
Jennifer S. Hawkins, Ezekiel J. Emanuel Clarifying Confusions about Coercion
Commentators often claim that medical research subjects are coerced into participating in clinical studies. In recent years, such claims have appeared especially frequently in ethical discussions of research in developing countries. Medical research ethics is more important than ever as we move into the 21st century because worldwide the pharmaceutical industry has grown so much and shows no sign of slowing its growth. This means that more people are involved in medical research today than ever before, and in the future even more will be involved. However, despite the pressing need for reflection on research ethics, it is important to carefully identify the concerns we have about research. Otherwise we run the risk that the moral language we use, and which we hear other people use, may do our moral thinking for us. We argue that many recent claims about the occurrence of coercion in medical research are misguided and misuse the word "coercion." We try to identify the real problems, and urge people to attend carefully to the implications of their descriptions of moral problems in research.
Xinyan Jiang Courage and Self-Control
An important question about the nature of courage is whether it is a form of self-control. In this paper I argue that there are different kinds of courage and therefore the question whether courage is a form of self-control cannot be given a uniform answer. Courage exhibited in all cases may be classified as either spontaneous or deliberative courage. Spontaneous courage is not a form of self-control and usually is called for in emergency situations. It results from long-term moral cultivation, not a mindless impulse. Deliberative courage is usually shown in nonemergency situations. It may or may not involve self-control. In general, other things being equal, courage without exercising self-control is morally preferable. The absence of self-control is a necessary condition for ideal courage but ordinary courage is always accompanied by the exercise of will power.
Luc Langlois Fondation et application: de quelques apories de la Diskursethik de Karl-Otto Apel
Dans ses travaux recents, Karl-Otto Apel s'est employe ä redefinir la structure architectonique de la Diskursethik, en distinguant en eile deux moments fondamentaux et interrelies. Un premier volet, fondationnel et deontique, vise ä retracer, ä partir des presupposes contrefactuels et inevitables de la communaute ideale de communication, le principe universaliste du jugement moral, qui comme tel fait abstraction de l'histoire et revendique une validite inconditionnelle. Dans son second volet par contre, la Diskursethik en tend jeter les bases d'une « ethique de la responsabilite sensible ä l'histoire », c'est-ä-dire attentive aux facteurs historico-culturels et aux circonstances de Taction qui empechent l'etablissement d'un dialogue sans contrainte. La Diskursethik se trouve par la enrichie d'une dimension teleologique, vouee ä la realisation progressive, et ä la preservation ä long terme, des conditions de l'entente rationnelle. Seule l'integration de ces deux volets, deontique et teleologique, permet d'acceder selon Apel ä une authentique «ethique planetaire», capable d'affronter les crises du temps present—au premier chef la crise ecologique, la crise du sous-developpement et la crise du sur-armement. Notre expose interrogera cette architectonique complexe de la Diskursethik. II soutiendra, contre Apel, que les questions de fondation des normes ne se laissent pas disjoindre du probleme de leur application. II reviendra aussi sur la these apelienne liant le probleme de l'application concrete des normes ethiques ä la relation dialectique des communautes ideale et reelle de communication. Nous suggererons plutöt qu'une « ethique de la responsabilite sensible ä l'histoire » peut se soutenir elle-meme sans la fiction d'une communaute ideale de communication.
Rodney G. Peffer World Hunger and Moral Theory
I canvass the major contending normative theories /approaches concerning the world hungerabsolute poverty problem by going through a set of questions— some normative, some empirical, and some a mixture of both—in order to elucidate what the germane issues are in this ongoing debate and in order to provide a decision procedure for progressively weeding out the less plausible theories from the more plausible ones until we arrive at what I believe to be the most plausible and well-supported theory and solution to this momentous problem. Theories are eliminated if they are empirically unsupportable in terms of their analysis of the problem (or their recommendations aimed at solving the problems) and/or they are morally unsupportable in terms of not showing sufficient concern and respect for people in the design of the principles, rights, duties, and/or obligations they propose or, alternatively, not respecting the root values of autonomy and fairness. My main conclusion is that although Amartya Sen's capability ethic has made important contributions to moral theory, a Rawlsian theory (such as mine) that specifically accepts a Basic Rights principle is preferable to it since, for one reason, it is less vague in what policies are to be recommended on such issues as world hunger (given the same set of empirical assumptions). I also conclude that although Sen's empirical (economic and socialtheoretical) work on famines, hunger, and absolute poverty in general is to be much commended, it contains claims that are highly suspect.
Harun Tepe Volume Introduction
Harun Tepe Epistemological Dilemmas of Contemporary Ethics
Contemporary ethics has often faced questions concerning its epistemological foundations. Thus epistemological problems of ethics have become a main interest in ethics, and ethics has begun to be considered mainly as meta-ethics or analytical ethics, mainly dealing with the foundation of ethical propositions or norms. However questions raised about the foundation of ethics have mostly ended in dilemmas. Today, moral dilemmas or epistemological dilemmas of ethics pose a challenge to contemporary ethics in the form of questions like "Is ethics normative?", "Is there any ethical knowledge?", "Are the statements of ethics bearers of truth-values? (these questions relate to what 1 call the Normativity Dilemma); and questions like "Are ethical judgements objective?", "Are values part of the world, out there, in the way that physical objects are?" (these questions relate to what 1 call the Objectivity Dilemma); and questions like "Is there any criterion to see which principles are correct?", "Do we have good reasons to do what is right?", "Can acting ethical ever be justified?" (these questions relate to what 1 call the Justification Dilemma). Are these dilemmas that are said to be epistemological genuine dilemmas, or are they only supposed to be so? In this paper I will tackle the epistemological foundations of these dilemmas and try to demonstrate that there are fallacies involved in them.
Per Bauhn Two Concepts of Courage
In this paper I intend to present two concepts of courage, with the purpose of introducing two different ways in which the classical virtue of courage may serve goals of personal achievement and goals of collective flourishing respectively. The two forms of courage that I will distinguish are the courage of creativity and the courage of conviction, respectively. The courage of creativity is the ability to confront the fear of failure, this ability being directed by the agent's will to achieve, while the courage of conviction is the ability to confront the fear of personal transience, this ability being directed by the agent's sense of moral responsibility. While not necessarily being a moral virtue, courage in the first of its two forms constitutes an important component of the agent's capacity for self-fulfilment. In its other form it enables the agent to confront the fears of meaninglessness and of being a social outcast, involving her in a quest for objectivity and in doing the right thing rather than giving in to conventions.
Halil Turan Does the Is-Ought Issue Suggest a Transcendental Realm?
The principle that values cannot be derived from facts, though first explicitly formulated by David Hume, does not seem to be consistent with Hume's assertions that value becomes intelligible through experience, and that the will is determined by pleasure and pain. Moral reasoning involving pleasures and pains in the context of the peculiarities of human existence in society must be more complicated than reasoning involving ordinary, i.e. natural, pleasures and pains. Nevertheless, all pains and pleasures must be sensations. Hence Hume's moral philosophy becomes an example of an ethics in which facts, namely pleasures and pains, are related to values. However, many philosophers have argued that values must have a transcendental origin. Ludwig Wittgenstein's arguments concerning ethics and aesthetics constitute an interesting contemporary example of such transcendental conceptions of value. For Wittgenstein, the voice of conscience is God; the will can affect the subject at the limits of the world, and not things in the world; therefore, ethics must be transcendental (not expressible in the way facts in the world are). It seems that this attitude in ethics and aesthetics rules out any empirical discourse on values, which can hardly be called totally fruitless. An example of such discourse may even be one describable in Wittgensteinian terms: values can be defined through facts as modifications in the limits of the world, and through facts as things "in the world". If such descriptions are possible and expressible, a reference to a transcendental realm to account for the existence of conscience would become redundant.
Donald Ipperciel The Latimer Decision: A Case Study on Euthanasia
I would like to use the highly publicized Latimer decision in Canada as a case study on euthanasia. In this case, Robert Latimer killed his severely disabled 12-year-old child in order, in his mind, to end her suffering. Consequently, he was convicted of first-degree murder. I will argue that condemning Robert Latimer's act 1) ensues from hermeneutically misconstruing the concrete situation; 2) does not respect the criterion of reasonableness, which is linked to the consideration of an ethos. The elaboration of the arguments will refer to the ruling of the Canadian Supreme Court (R. v. Latimer, 2001), which produced the most comprehensive case against Latimer's actions.
Mary Richardson "Challenged Forth by the Need for Paper": Ethical Aspects of Genetic Modification of Trees
Genetic modification of trees has the potential to change our forests forever, yet there has been little publicly available information or debate on this important topic. Ethical analysis of genetic modification of plants to date has been focussed mainly on food and feed crops and pharmaceutical production. The purpose of this paper is to examine one major ethical issue arising in connection with the genetic modification of trees, the necessity to examine the practice in its full scientific, social, economic, political and environmental context. It is argued that if this is not done, important factors that play a role in a through ethical critique will be overlooked. The analysis focuses mainly on the Canadian situation, but there are implications for other timber-producing nations as well. The paper concludes that a thorough ethical critique must take into account the ends for which biotechnology is being pursued.
Toralba Cora Solidarity Facing World Problems
Human beings consider the world's problems as such because they affect humanity. Problems are "created" by human beings directly or indirectly either through intended actions or consequences of unintended ones. Human beings inflict problems on themselves or others. One of the greatest social problems the world is facing is the lack of peace and security. The latest threat is caused by terrorism. The people in the regions known for terrorism are suffering from extreme poverty and use terrorism as a means to make their cause heard. Poverty is unfortunately caused mainly by lack of opportunity for self growth and development. Poverty has reduced the populace to living conditions that undermine human dignity. Lack of self-esteem or self worth creates a mind set that looks at human life as worthless. The only saving factor they see is in the spiritual realm, their religion; hence the tendency present among fundamentalists to become suicide bombers. A solution to these problems might be sought through solidarity, as envisioned by Karol Wojtyla. Solidarity sees others as equals and partners in attaining self-fulfillment. Forgetting this principle of social ethics has led to the rule of might, which has led to the human catastrophes that the world witnesses.
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Life-threatening bacteria found in Make-up products: Study
By IANS | Published on Tue, Dec 3 2019 13:12 IST | 23 Views
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London, Dec 3 : The vast majority of in-use make-up products such as beauty blenders, mascara and lip gloss are contaminated with potentially life threatening superbugs, researchers have warned.
"Make-up products used every day by millions of people in the UK are contaminated with potentially deadly bugs, such as E.coli and Staphylococci, because most are not being cleaned and are used far beyond their expiry dates," said study lead author Amreen Bashir from Aston University in the US.
According to the study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology, bacteria that can cause illnesses ranging from skin infections to blood poisoning if used near eyes, mouth or cuts or grazes were found in nine out of ten of the products.
This risk is amplified in immunocompromised people who are more likely to contract infections from opportunistic bacteria.
The relatively new beauty blenders - sponges used to apply skin foundation products - were found to have the highest levels of potentially harmful bacteria - with the vast majority (93 per cent) not having ever been cleaned, despite more than two thirds (64 per cent) being dropped on the floor at some point during use.
The research looked at beauty blender products - hugely popular make-up sponges used to blend foundation and contouring on the face.
Often endorsed by celebrities, these sponges are estimated to have sold over 6.5 million worldwide.
The researchers found these products are particularly susceptible to contamination as they are often left damp after use, which creates an ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
"Consumers' poor hygiene practices when it comes to using make-up, especially beauty blenders, is very worrying when you consider that we found bacteria such as E.coli - which is linked with faecal contamination - breeding on the products we tested," Bashir said.
The findings reveal that consumers are unwittingly putting themselves at risk, and that manufacturers and regulatory bodies should do more to protect their customers by making expiry dates and cleaning requirements more prominent on packaging.
EU guidance holds make-up brands to strict hygiene standards of manufacture and states that E.coli in particular should not be found in any concentration in new cosmetic products.
However, there is currently limited consumer protection around the risks of contaminating products while in use.
According to the study, post-Brexit, UK consumers could be at even greater risk as they will no longer be protected by EU regulations and could find themselves purchasing more beauty products from the US - for example - where there are no regulatory requirements to put expiry dates on make-up packaging at all.
-- The story has been published from a wire feed without any modifications to the text
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat trick stuns LAFC, beats out Carlos Vela’s brace
Ibrahimovic and Vela both scored in the first eight minutes of El Tráfico.
Julian Cardillo, Pro Soccer USA
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Carlos Vela were expected to battle for the spotlight from the start.
And so they did. Vela, the leading scorer in Major League Soccer this season, and Ibrahimovic, one of the world’s most outspoken soccer stars who called himself “a Ferrari among Fiats” this week, each scored for their respective clubs inside the first eight minutes of El Tráfico — the derby between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC.
Ibrahimovic, though, was the real showstopper by the end of the match. He recorded his second career hat trick to hand the Galaxy a 3-2 victory — just over 24 hours after telling ESPN that he was “by far” better than Vela.
At first, Vela seemed to be on the verge of making Ibrahimovic eat those words.
Vela put LAFC (14-3-4, 46 points) ahead from the penalty spot in just the fourth minute and became the fastest person in MLS history to reach 20 goals in a single season. Referee Jair Marrufo called the penalty after David Bingham clipped Vela, who entered the box almost completely unmarked following a Galaxy giveaway.
Four minutes later, Ibrahimovic stole back the spotlight and kept it most of the night.
“When you play a rival like that in a full stadium – the atmosphere is nice – I get pumped up, I get adrenaline for these games,” Ibrahimovic said on the ESPN television broadcast immediately following the match. “This is considered the biggest game in the league, so the biggest star needs to show up in the biggest game.”
First came the equalizer.
It was produced in part by Julian Araujo, who sent a looping ball out of midfield and toward the LAFC penalty area, where Ibrahimovic emerged to meet it.
Ibrahimovic chested the service down, settled the ball on his right foot and took a touch to split two defenders. Then he lashed out at the ball, sending it curling into the back of the net past Tyler Miller.
The Galaxy (12-8-1, 37 points) were the better team in the first half and picked up right where they left off after halftime.
Ibrahimovic’s second goal came in the 56th minute, when he headed in a Diego Polenta cross from the left flank following a Latif Blessing giveaway. He completed the hat trick less than 15 minutes later by ripping a drive to the inside of the lower right corner of the net – his 16th goal of the season.
Vela added a consolation strike in second-half stoppage time, firing low and to the far corner past Bingham, though video review had to confirm the goal was not offside.
LAFC remains in first place in the Supporters Shield race and in the Western Conference, but had its three-game MLS winning streak snapped and is still winless in El Tráfico (0-2-2). The Galaxy are now in second place in the West, but still nine points behind LAFC with the same number of games played.
“In the U.S., the regular season is not important, according to everyone, only playoffs. ‘When the playoffs come, I have to get myself in playoff mode,'” Ibrahimovic said of what he hears from players around the league. “The difference with me is I’m in playoff mode every day.”
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/ Home / Press office / PR features / Genetic healthcare reform has hallmarks of Plymouth’s DNA
Genetic healthcare reform has hallmarks of Plymouth’s DNA
Examining the University's work in introducing training and qualifications for those responsible for genetic healthcare counselling
Mr Andrew Merrington
Senior Media & Communications Officer
Communication Services (External Relations)
A couple want to have children but there’s a history of cystic fibrosis in the family; who do they talk to about the risks? A man in his 30s is anxious about the threat of Huntington's disease and needs advice on whether to undergo tests; who can help him make the right choice?
Genetic healthcare is a complex and sensitive area, and until recently there’s been a dearth of fully-qualified nurses or genetic counsellors able to counsel and communicate with patients. But thanks to the research of Heather Skirton, Professor of Health Genetics in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, new skills and European competencies have been established, to effectively create a stamp of assurance for patient care.
“Genetics affects people’s health from conception to death,”
says Heather.
“And for those people with concerns about genetic conditions it is a really complex situation, bringing together family needs, with physical, mental and emotional health both in the present and the future. So it seemed madness that until recently the work of genetic counselling was done with no assessment or evaluation of a practitioner’s capabilities.”
During the 1990s, Heather helped to establish the genetic counselling profession in the UK, and as a recognised expert, was invited to teach health professional genetic counselling skills at the annual European School of Genetic Medicine, aligned to University of Bologna. It was here that the concerns of the continent’s counsellors and nurses prompted the call for change.
Heather said:
“The overwhelming impression was that they were very under-supported in their national setting and there was no rigour in terms of who undertook these tasks. You had people who were eminently qualified in a laboratory environment, but who had had no training in communication. I became aware of the need for a coherent system in Europe, so that those nations that did not have a critical mass of nurses and counsellors to make a national system could still have a supporting framework of competency-based registration.”
Heather was invited onto the EU’s Framework Programme 7 EuroGentest project, which was already running, to standardise and harmonise genetic testing across Europe. From 2005 she led the process of developing a series of core competencies that could be applied to health professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary settings in all European countries.
This took the form of a five-stage study to ascertain the views and opinions of experts in the field of genetics and genomics from a wide range of European countries. The competencies were submitted for scrutiny to members of the Board of the European Society of Human Genetics, before being presented to representatives of 43 national genetics professional societies from 37 European countries for feedback. The resulting agreed framework is now in place across Europe, comprising 18 competencies in areas such as communication, interpreting genetic results, and psychological assessment, and covering all of the professions. It’s also informed the development of masters programmes, including here in Plymouth, which runs the only course in Europe to offer a postgraduate certificate in genetic healthcare for specialist nurses.
Heather is now the inaugural chair of the new European Board of Medical Genetics which oversees the registration and accreditation process for genetic counsellors, nurses, medical geneticists and laboratory scientists. She said:
“The work we’ve done has effectively established a Quality Assurance programme for Europe, and provides an opportunity for professionals to have their own competence assessed by external experts. But crucially, this is about patient care and providing the best support and guidance for people that we can.”
Professor Heather Skirton, Professor of Applied Health Genetics
Heather has over 30 years clinical healthcare experience. She is a registered European and UK genetic counsellor and still practices as a counsellor. The course is highly based on her practical experience of work with families.
Heather is Chair of the European Board of Medical Genetics, which ensures standards of practice and education for genetics health professionals.
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Carol Fey
Wiring Diagrams For Series And Parallel Circuits
More visual stimulation to help wire circuits.
In last month's column you learned about wiring diagrams for a simple circuit. A simple circuit is the building block for more complex circuits.
Series Circuit - Switches: As you know, a series is a group of similar things strung together. For example, the World Series is a string of baseball games. In a circuit, we can put switches in series or we can put loads in series. For a series circuit to work, the electricity has to get through everything in the circuit and back to where it started.
In control work, a series circuit can be either a great thing or a bad thing. It depends on whether we're putting switches in series or loads in series. Switches in series is great. In the controls biz we try to avoid loads in series - they just don't work right.
Let's look at switches in series (see Figure 1).
All of the switches must be closed before the electricity can get to the load.
Often in controls, we have switches in series. That's because switches frequently function as a safety committee. Each switch stays closed unless its safety condition is violated. Examples of safety switches are a pressure switch, a flame roll-out switch, a low water cut-off or a high limit.
Power can't get to the load unless all safety conditions are met. The thermostat can be in series with the safety switches. Just like many other committees, no action can be taken until all parties agree. That means that even though there may be a call for heat (thermostat switch closed) the burner can fire only if all the safety switches are closed.
This brings up the importance of using a wiring diagram. The wiring diagram that comes with a boiler shows all the safety switches. If you're troubleshooting and there's an open safety switch that you don't know about in the series, no amount of replacing the other safety switches or thermostat will fix the problem. The wiring diagram will show you exactly how many switches exist.
Series Circuit - Loads
We can put loads in series, but we don't usually do that in control work. That's because loads in series don't behave right. The reason is that they have to share electricity. For example, two 60W light bulbs in series are only as bright as 30W bulbs. Figure 2 is a drawing of loads in series.
The typical electricity book and electricity class spends a lot of time on loads in series. That's where you do all that math. If you ever suspected the math and loads-in-series part of the class had nothing to do with your heating or air-conditioning work, you were absolutely right.
The classes include loads in series because it's key to electronic circuits. Many schools think the purpose of an electricity class is preparation for electronics. In electronics, much math can be done to figure out the right combination of resistors, transistors and diodes to make a circuit to get the desired magical outcome. In heating and air-conditioning control work, we use electronic devices, but we don't design itty-bitty electronic circuits. That means the only thing we need to know about loads in series is "don't do it."
Parallel Circuits
Instead, we wire loads in parallel. Notice that the components stay the same as in a series circuit. Only the wiring changes. (See Figure 3.)
Notice that a parallel circuit is merely two simple circuits that happen to share a power supply. Just ignore the shaded portion of the circuit to see that each of the two loads can get electricity from the power supply without the electricity going through another load. If these were 60W light bulbs, both would be fully bright.
This is the kind of wiring that's used in house wiring. For example, the row of lights you find above a bathroom vanity is wired in parallel. All the bulbs are fully bright. Also, when one bulb burns out, the others keep working.(See Figure 4.)
Notice there's just one switch shown in this circuit. Also like the bathroom vanity lights, in this case one switch turns on all the lights.
It's easy to add switches so that each light can be switched alone. But the switch must be placed in the circuit so that it controls only that light.
In a "real life" drawing, a parallel circuit with a switch for each load looks like this.
Zone valves are an example of loads wired in parallel, with a separate thermostat (switch) for each load (zone valve). Just image each of the loads in the drawing above as a zone valve. Each switch will be a thermostat. The power supply will be a transformer.(See Figure 5.)
It may simplify your zone valve wiring to think of each zone valve and thermostat combination in this way. You may refer back to my column in the December 2003 issue of PM to figure how many zone valves you can put on a transformer.
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Carol Fey is a degreed technical trainer, specializing in controls and electricity. She has published four books: Quick & Basic Electricity, Quick & Basic Hydronic Controls, Quick & Basic Troubleshooting, and Quick & Basic House Wiring. You can order books or get on the e-mail list for free technical information at www.carolfey.com. Or e-mail carol@carolfey.com.
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An 8-day itinerary to experience the mesmerising sights of Norway’s northern coast from stunning fjords to majestic landscapes along the way. You will perform shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac. During this trip, the expedition team will provide snowshoes when going for a hike on the remarkable islands dotting the coast of Norway.
Visit the city of Tromsø, also known as the “Paris of the North”
See the northern lights at Finnkroken
Navigate through the sublime fjords along the way
Zodiac cruise and land in many islands such as Uløya and Spildra Island
Encounter remarkable wildlife like impressive whales
Day 1: Paris of the North
Day 2: Lighting out toward Lyngen
Day 3 – 6: Into the Nordic fjords
Day 7 – 8: Below the northern lights
The adventure begins in Tromsø, also known as the “Paris of the North”. The city is a major natural hub above the Arctic Circle and rich with Norse and Sámi history.
You will embark the ship in the morning and sail through the Grøtsundet and Ullsfjorden, toward the northeast. Arrive at the Nord-Lenangen Fjord in the afternoon where you will stay overnight. If weather conditions are on your side, you will have the possibility to walk along the coast of the fjord. Be on the lookout for the northern lights when the sky clears out!
You will sail along the base of the Lyngen Alps, across the Lyngen fjord before to arrive in Hamnnes. It is an ancient trade and fishing settlement from the 17th century with wooden warehouses where people dry the cod, ready to exportation. The island offers good hiking and, depending on the season, you will find yourself hiking on snowshoes.
You will set sail into the Kvaenangen Fjord. You will navigate through the stunning fjords and then arrive in one of the scenic fishing villages like Skjervøy, Seglvik, Reinfjord, or Burfjord. The area offers many activities like hiking on the Island of Spildra and climb the remarkable 240-meter-high (788 feet) Staurhammaren.
The expedition will bring you back toward the southwest and you will stay for the night in Finnkroken. You could possibly see the northern lights. The next morning, you will embark on your final hike to the 315-meter-high (1,033 feet) Småvasshaugen.
You will embark in the afternoon and arrive at the final destination of Tromsø for an overnight stay. You can either decide to fly back home or spend extra days and discover the natural beauty of the surroundings.
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September 26, 2019 Abdulkareem Haruna
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At least 50 children are diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition every day at various communities and camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in conflict-ravaged Borno State, health officials have said.
After the 2016 malnutrition crisis in Bama where over 500 children under the age of five were treated for malnutrition, the Nigeria government and various humanitarian agencies deployed a lot of resources to ensure children in the camps are well fed.
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For instance, the UK Department for Integrated Development (DFID), is believed to have contributed $10 million towards the treatment of the malnourished children.
Despite such high figures, the problem does not seem to have abated. Health officials at various medical facilities in the state say the number of children treated only scratches the surface of the problem.
With more displacement of people from their communities as the insurgency continues, more children are being diagnosed with severe malnutrition.
“We usually record new cases of malnutrition on daily basis here,” said Yakaka Babagana, 28, a medical personnel who is the Provider of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (C-MAM) programme in Muna camp clinic.
Muna, a community outside Maiduguri, hosts the largest number of IDPs in the state capital.
“The problem of malnutrition is big here, and on daily basis we record at least 8 to 10 cases on the average,” added Mrs Babagana.
“We have two clinics here in Muna and all of them are located within the IDP camp even though we service even those living outside the camp.
“Presently, here in Clinic ‘A’, we have 174 cases of severe acute malnutrition that we are managing for the eight weeks administration of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). While children that have regain their normal nutritional status are being discharged, we still record new cases,” she said.
A PREMIUM TIMES’ reporter who was in the clinic in the morning hours, saw number of women carrying skinny and frail children waiting to be attended to.
A visibly disturbed mother told this reporter that her 10-month-old baby girl, Falmata Umara, “continued to lose weight for sometimes now.”
“She is feverish and has lost weight even though I breastfeed her and give her normal food,” she said.
The ill-looking baby would have to be subjected to “appetite test” which involves giving the mother a sachet of the RUTF supplement to feed her, the C-MAM Provider explained.
“But we have to ensure the mother washes her hands with soap and water, and then wash the baby’s face before we allow them to commence feeding the child with the RUTF. The way the baby responds to the nutritional food is one of the factors we use to determine their state of malnutrition,” said Mrs Babagana.
“If the child does not take the RUTF it means it is need more medical attention. But before we come to that we would have taken the vital test and carry out the measurement of the body weight using a scale and MUAC tape,” she added.
Another child, Fatimata Babagana, 18-month-old, suddenly fell ill three weeks ago, her mother said. According to her, she recently arrived Muna camp as an IDP after fleeing attack in her community two weeks earlier.
The C-MAM Provider discovered that the mother had continued to breast feed the child even though she has been pregnant for six months.
“That is what led to her complication,” said the health personnel. We have always told them to visit the clinic and seek advice once they are pregnant and the child at hand is still being suckled.”
Asked why she had to continue breastfeeding the child even when she was six months pregnant, Fatimata’s mother, Amina, said “the breast milk is sometimes the only food I have to give her.”
This reporter left Clinic A about 10.32 a.m. and, at least, nine severely malnourished children had been admitted for treatment.
The situation was not different in Clinic ‘B’.
Zainab Ali-Goni, 32, the C-MAM Provider at the Clinic said, “we are just attending to the sixth child who was brought in with new case of severe acute malnutrition this morning.”
She said they had “ten new cases the previous day which is Monday 23rd September.”
“We normally record between 30 to 40 new cases of children with severe acute malnutrition weekly in this clinic. We also notice the surge in the number of new cases and we later found out that we have more new arrivals of IDPs whose communities in Mafa, Gajigana and Magumeri have been attacks by insurgent recently. And means going by what we have recorded now, we should be expecting more cases as the week goes,” she said.
Big task ahead
Sanjay Das, a Nutrition Manager at the UNICEF Maiduguri Field Office, admitted that “there is still more work to be done in Borno State.”
Meanwhile, UNICEF said it has been able to secure additional £22 million (N9.8 billion) from the Department for International Development (DFID) to cater for the increasing cases of malnourished children as the insurgency rages on.
“This is going to be what we call flexible integrated and timely (FIT) project which focuses mainly on Borno state to improve the nutritional status,” said Mr. Das.
“The new project on Malnutrition has already started since April this year and it will be continued for the next three years, precisely it will elapse in March 2022.
“With this new fund, we are targeting an estimated 87, 000 severe acute malnutrition children in the next three years.
Mr. Das said the first phase of the nutrition project only covered the procurement of RUTF for the 233,000 children, and the second funded project “is a comprehensive multi-sectorial project because we believe we cannot resolve the problem of malnutrition with providing only the treatment.
“Because the more you treat malnutrition, fresh cases of malnutrition will be coming and this can go on and on unless we work on the prevention part of malnutrition. Under this package, we will be doing nutrition, water sanitation and hygiene, health intervention, child protection and education programme.”
Causes of malnutrition
Mr. Das said malnutrition is not necessarily caused by the lack of food; rather it is a function of ingesting food with little or no nutritional value.
“Malnutrition occur in three different stages,” he said.
“First at the pregnancy stage, if one does not take good care of the mother by giving her meals with adequate nutrients, the mother is like to give birth to a child with low birth rate, and such a child can turn out to be malnourished. And the child is likely to easily get infected with different diseases like diarrhoea, pneumonia and they are the risk of dying easily.
“Secondly, malnutrition can also be caused by poor sanitation, poor body hygiene and drinking of unclean water.
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“And the third most important factor is lack of access to health facilities. Like here in the Borno due to this ongoing conflict, most hospitals and clinics are damaged and the people are not getting adequate services, as well as timely access to health services,” he said.
He also said using local herbs as medication for a sick child can also lead to malnutrition.
He added that the unrelenting conflict in the region, as well as natural disasters such as flooding, make it tough for aid workers to effectively combat malnutrition.
“Our main challenge for the execution of the nutrition especially in the last project was insecurity which prevented us from accessing some of the project areas,” Mr. Das said.
“Another challenge for us especially in the southern part of Borno state was flood; we could not gain access to communities during the raining season.
Mr Das said they also have the problem of “scattered population” in southern Borno, unlike in the central part where most of the communities are in the same location.
“Some of the health facilities in the south of Borno are 10 km to 15 km away from the next village, and for the treatment of malnourished children, they need to come on a weekly basis. And some of the parents were not able to come regularly to the clinics.”
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Golden’s lawyer calls Poliquin suit ‘sour grapes’
In a legal filing, Jared Golden's attorney also says that the court should not allow Poliquin to 'change the rules' after the election.
By Steve CollinsSun Journal
BANGOR — Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s effort to seek a new election in Maine’s 2nd District congressional race is an “extraordinary attempt to overturn the results of a fair and free election,” an attorney for U.S. Rep.-elect Jared Golden said in a legal filing late Wednesday.
Peter Brann, the lawyer for the Lewiston Democrat, said Poliquin’s request to overturn the ranked-choice voting results is unlikely to prevail and ought to be rejected.
FILE - This combination of photos show U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in 2017, left, and state Rep. Jared Golden in 2018, right, in Maine. Golden is challenging Poliquin for the 2nd District Congressional seat in the November 2018 general election. The battle over who will represent Maine in the largest congressional district east of the Mississippi River is the most expensive political race in state history. (AP Photos/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
“Golden won the election fair and square,” Brann, a Lewiston attorney, said in legal papers filed with the federal district court in Bangor. “Poliquin’s sour grapes preliminary injunction is too little, too late, and is outweighed by the injury to the thousands of Maine voters who selected Golden over Poliquin and who would be disenfranchised by Poliquin’s attempt to use the courts to overturn the results of the election.
“Further, the chaos, disruption, and violation of fundamental rights that would result from Poliquin’s attempt to rewrite the rules after the election is anathema to the public interest.”
Poliquin’s lawyers have called for the court to declare the incumbent the winner based solely on first-round results of balloting on Nov. 6, a round narrowly won by the Republican. When the ballots were retabulated under the ranked-choice system, Golden prevailed by more than 3,500 votes out of more than 290,000 cast.
In a ranked-choice election, voters have the option of listing candidates in order of preference on their ballot sheets, although ranking is not required for a ballot to count.
Voters’ second- or third-choice preferences only come into play if no candidate wins a majority on the first tally. In subsequent vote tallies, specialized computer software eliminates candidates from the bottom up and reallocates their supporters’ votes to the candidate they ranked second. That candidate-elimination process continues until one person wins a majority of the remaining vote pool.
Poliquin argues the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional and unfair. He also is seeking a recount that will likely take three or four weeks to complete, said Secretary of State Matt Dunlap.
Phyllis Gardiner, a state lawyer handling the case, said in legal papers that none of Poliquin’s arguments has merit.
Brann said that the court should not allow Poliquin to “change the rules” after it’s over.
James Monteleone of Portland, the lawyer for independent candidate Tiffany Bond, told the court in a separate filing that “before and on Election Day, no legal challenge of Maine’s RCV law was pending in any court. No legal challenge was even threatened.”
“Voters reasonably relied on the fact that the RCV laws that were twice affirmed by Maine’s citizen legislators as the state’s chosen manner of election for its congressional representatives,” he said.
Gardiner said that “granting this motion would disenfranchise over 15,000 voters who ranked the candidates on the expectation that their second- or third-choice vote would be counted if their first choice was defeated in round one.”
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New Providence, N.J. - August 6, 2013 - In the year following the exit of Borders from the book retail scene, online retailers -- led by Amazon -- earned 44 percent of Americans' book dollars, up from 39 percent in 2011. The insights into where book buyers are spending come from the 2013 U.S. Book Consumer Demographics and Buying Behaviors Annual Review, the publishing industry's only complete consumer-based report integrating channel, motivation and category analysis of U.S. book buyers. The Review, an information staple published this month by Bowker® Market Research and industry trade magazine Publishers Weekly, notes that while book retailer Barnes & Noble (including BN.com) remained the second largest bookselling outlet, it depended more on sales of print books in 2012 than it did in 2011, with consumer ebook spending there declining from six percent in 2011 to four percent.
"The Review reveals the larger industry impact of the growth of ebooks," said Jo Henry, director of Bowker Market Research, a service of ProQuest affiliate Bowker. "This is more than simply a format change. Ebooks are driving powerful behavioral changes among book buyers. The Review captures those trends, providing greater ability to predict and prepare in a very dynamic landscape."
The Annual Review explores who is buying books, what they're buying, along with where and why they're buying them and the industry changes those demographics and behaviors are driving. Information is culled from the Bowker Market Research consumer panel of almost 70,000 Americans who bought books of any format and from any source in 2012 and reveals another pivotal year in the evolution of the book industry.
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Women increased their lead over men in book buying, accounting for 58 percent of overall book spending in 2012, up from 55 percent in 2011. However, men are bigger hardcover buyers - the only area where their buying outpaces women's.
The slowly improving economy has improved the climate for purchasing books. By the close of 2012, 53 percent of consumers said the economy was having no effect on their book buying habits, up from 51 percent at the end of 2011.
Ebooks continue their steady upward trend, with an 11 percent share of spending in 2012, compared to seven percent in 2011.
The growth of ebooks varies widely among the different publishing categories with their deepest penetration focused in fiction, particularly in the mystery/detective, romance, and science fiction categories, where ebooks accounted for more than 20 percent of 2012 spending.
Despite the growth of ebooks, traditional print book output grew three percent in 2012, from 292,037 titles in 2011 to 301,642 in 2012. The Review contains Bowker's popular breakdown of print production by genre and for "Unclassified" works comprising mostly reprints and Print-on-Demand, public domain works marketed almost exclusively on the web. This category bounced back with 11 percent growth after a steep 65 percent decline between 2010 (3.8 million titles) and 2011 (1.3 million titles). In 2012, the Reprint/POD sector accounted for the largest ISBN output - more than 1.4 million titles -- and as a result, drove an overall increase in print book output of ten percent.
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NRL proposes new international calendar
Joel Gould NRL.com Reporter
Thu 12 Jul 2018, 12:28 PM
The NRL is proposing to revive Kangaroo tours of Great Britain as part of a revamp of the international calendar which includes the introduction of an international nines tournament.
ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie and NRL CEO Todd Greenberg announced on Thursday a plan which they will take to the Rugby League International Federation in Singapore later this month.
Discussions will continue with the RLPA, NZRL and RFL and other key stakeholders before the calendar is finalised which includes a three-Test Kangaroo tour, slated to begin next year, along with new tournaments for emerging nations to compete with tier-one teams.
Beattie also announced the proposed calendar would include a new Oceania Cup round-robin tournament in 2019 featuring Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga to be played in June and October, a Four Nations tournament to be held in the southern hemisphere in 2020 involving Australia New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa plus another in the northern hemisphere in the same year with England, Fiji, France and PNG.
"I said when I became chairman that unless the game expands it will die … and what we are doing is releasing a proposed four-year rolling strategy for the international game," Beattie said.
The victorious Kangaroos team in 2003. ©NRL Photos
The last Kangaroo tour was in 2003, which Australia went through undefeated, and Greenberg said the plan was to make the tours a regular event.
"We want to establish a structure around a four-year period and potentially roll that forward, and swap things like Kangaroos tours and Lions tours so with one we might go there and then they might come here,” he said.
Whether the Kangaroos tours would also include lead-up games and matches in between Tests is yet to be determined.
"Clearly there is opportunity for warm-up games and opportunities for mid-week games…with some of the more provincial teams," Greenberg said.
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has his fingerprints all over the proposed schedule.
"Mal has been a significant contributor to this schedule and we’ve had lots of dialogue," Greenberg said.
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"We can’t play enough of it when you talk to Mal Meninga, so we’ve tried to find the balance of playing more international footy but also balancing commercial interests and workloads of players.”
A Nines World Cup is slated for Parramatta in October next year while Beattie said expanding the game in the Pacific was a focus of the proposed calendar and the Oceania Cup would ensure international teams played for something meaningful.
"What we are trying to get is that spirit of State of Origin … and have a whole new spirit for this game in that region,” he said.
"We also have to expand the game in Europe. England is in a good spot but we need to do more about expanding the game in France."
He said the schedule proposed would ensure expansion in both the northern and southern hemispheres and facilitate a global competition.
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Greenberg said funding for the competitions would be provided by the establishment of the tournaments which would “drive some revenues” to put back into the international game.
The calendar does not include any plans for North America but that does not mean it will not be part of an expanded international schedule in future
"That is more a question for the international board,” Greenberg said.
"What we have tried to do is put a structure in place that uses a lot of NRL players and try to give more profile to some of these nations. There is a much bigger discussion that needs to happen around the international table."
Greenberg said the NRL was still in talks with broadcasters and clubs about launching a standalone game in North America to kick-start the Telstra Premiership season. He said he was "very hopeful of making that happen" and hoped to make an announcement on that in the next month.
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Ipswich Town Football Club checks out with new e-commerce store
Ipswich Town Football Club has launched a striking new online shop, working with Reading Room to create a seamless e-commerce experience that drives sales.
Developed on a Magento-based platform, the Club has greater flexibility to run timely promotions and campaigns that support commercial objectives, while fans are now able to customise their kits across all devices via bespoke kit-builder functionality.
With a focus on delivering a modern, sophisticated online shopping experience, the store also incorporates a more detailed product selection filtering process and intuitive product search, as well as easy-to-navigate product pages that boosts visibility of the Club’s extensive merchandise range.
After working with leading ePOS partner Touchretail on the development of Stoke City Football Club’s online shop, Reading Room partnered with them once again to deliver an end-to-end ePOS solution for both online and offline sales, allowing the Club to replicate in-store offers across its website for the first time.
Lee Hyde, Director of Retail Operations at Ipswich Town Football Club said:
“We chose Reading Room because of their extensive Magento development knowledge, complex integration experience and track record of working with other professional football clubs, producing exceptional results of revenue growth and driving engagement.
“The team has ensured the site offers a balance of the latest e-commerce functionality, accessibility and simplicity to maximise the end user experience. We can’t wait to see the reaction of Ipswich Town FC fans, and look forward to working on future enhancements with Reading Room to ensure we remain at the top of our game!”
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“Lee and the team brought a clear and well-thought vision of what they wanted to achieve in terms of customer experience, and this made collaboration and communication effortless from start to finish.
“With previous experience developing e-commerce offerings for football clubs, we know that shopping habits are changing with more people willing to make purchases on mobile devices. We carefully balanced our creative approach – making sure we delivered a bold, distinctive Club brand that worked in tandem with a clean and sophisticated e-commerce user interface. We hope fans will love it and can’t wait to work with the Club further so their retail offering continues to evolve.”
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Infrastructure, Storage, Vehicle to grid
Shell to install ultrafast EV chargers in the Netherlands in e-mobility push
By Renewable Energy World Editors | 7.16.19
Global infrastructure services firm AECOM said that Shell Retail has hired it to deliver ultrafast electrical vehicle (EV) chargers across the Netherlands. A total of 200 fast chargers – under the brand name Shell Recharge – will be available at Shell forecourts (filling stations).
The 150-kW ultrafast chargers will charge vehicles within 15 minutes, making them three times faster than the current 50kW chargers, said AECOM. In 2017, Shell was one of the first fuel retailers to install electrical vehicle chargers at its forecourts.
Having previously worked together on several Shell Recharge locations which were built last year across the Netherlands, AECOM will provide EPC services for this project.
Bruno Haerens, Netherlands Country Manager at AECOM, said: “This is an important step Shell is taking to achieve a lower carbon transport system for communities across the country and we are delighted to be part of it.”
Hilmar van den Dool, General Manager Shell Retail for Benelux and France, said: “Electric mobility is one of the solutions that will help meet growing demand for transport in a lower-carbon world. A suitable network of recharging infrastructure needs to be developed as the number of electric vehicles increases, to ensure that customers can charge their vehicles without disrupting. Shell aims to be market leader in this segment.”
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We Are Family by Doug Hyde
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In 2002, Doug Hyde was a young artist painting pictures for his family and friends in his spare time. In 2005, Doug Hyde was named as the UK’s best selling published artist and described as the UK’s most popular living artist on a BBC TV national news broadcast.
Since then Doug’s popularity and profile has increased both at home and abroad, and he has recently returned from a sell-out tour in Japan. Yet despite his phenomenal success he has never lost touch with the realities of life, and has continued to produce work based around his love for his family, his unfailing optimism and his sheer enthusiasm for life.
Doug has been featured on television both on the BBC and on Channel 4 as well as on local television and local and national radio describing his unique technique and talking about the people and events that inspire his heart-warming work. Inspired by his own emotional responses to life, Doug’s intention is to provoke a positive response in others; his success in this aim can be seen not only by the huge impact his work has made on the British and international art scene, but also by the money he has raised for two important charities – “Look Good…Feel Better” and “Families for Children” – through the sale of his artwork.
In addition to many sell out limited edition artworks and original paintings, Doug has produced three fabulous hardback books, ‘The Man Behind the Smile’ ‘Heart and Soul’ and most recently ‘The Lost Reindeer’, a beautiful book combining fine art and folk tale to stunning effect.
Doug’s extraordinary rise from virtual unknown to the most popular living artist in the UK has been meteoric.His celebrity collectors include golfer Rory McIlroy and Emily Blunt (star of the movie The Devil Wears Prada ).
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USA v Tonga and Wales v Uruguay also get green light, but Namibia v Canada in Kamaishi is cancelled after Typhoon Hagibis.
Saturday 12 Oct 2019
Hanazono and Kumamoto matches to go ahead, Kamaishi match cancelled
USA v Tonga and Wales v Uruguay go ahead as scheduled, Namibia v Canada is cancelled.
Namibia v Canada match cancelled, Hanazono and Kumamoto matches go ahead
Owing to the evacuation order following Typhoon Hagibis, the Pool B match between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi has been cancelled.
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World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee notes and supports the strong recommendation issued by the Governor of the Iwate Prefecture & the Mayor of Kamaishi warning all residents and visitors to seek safe shelter.
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Latest forecast and updates regarding Typhoon Hagibis which is on track to make landfall in Japan on Saturday, 12 October, tracking east through Sunday, 13 October.
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Further to the process outlined at Thursday’s press conference, a statement has been issued by World Rugby relating to the process of venue inspections and decision-making ahead of Sunday’s final pool matches.
World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee have announced an update regarding the predicted impact of Typhoon Hagibis on this weekend’s pool matches. This includes the cancellation of two matches on safety grounds.
TOKYO, 13 Oct - Owing to the level 5 evacuation order remaining operational following Typhoon Hagibis, World Rugby and the Japan 2019 Organising Committee have cancelled today’s Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool B match between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi on safety grounds.
Typhoon Hagibis was one of the most powerful storms to hit Japan in decades and safety considerations are at the heart of the decision. Kamaishi is situated in a highly mountainous area, including mountains directly behind the main stand of the stadium. There have been landslides and flooding in the vicinity of the stadium and along access roads to the venue following torrential rain throughout the night.
The safety of all involved in Rugby World Cup 2019 is our primary consideration and fans are advised not to travel to Kamaishi or the venue, which will be closed. Ticket holders will be entitled to a full face-value refund.
Fans should keep monitoring official Rugby World Cup social and digital channels, including the @Japan2019_ENG fan information Twitter account for any further information and updates.
World Rugby Chief Operating Officer and Tournament Director Alan Gilpin said: “The safety of teams, fans, volunteers and workforce is our number one priority. Following strong direction from the Prefecture of Iwate and the City of Kamaishi, we were left with no option but to cancel the match on safety grounds.
“We have been liaising closely with the city and the venue over the past 24 hours and have informed the teams. In line with the direction of the local authorities, we are making the difficult, but right decision to cancel the match.
“Our hearts go out to the teams and also their fans, but also the people of Kamaishi, who have been incredible during what has been a special journey in recent years. Nobody will be more disappointed than them, but also nobody would have better empathy with the decision.
“We remain optimistic that Sunday’s remaining matches will go ahead as scheduled in Kumamoto, Hanazono and Yokohama, which are much further south and therefore outside of the impact of the storm conditions this morning.”
The matches at Hanazono and Kumamoto will go ahead as scheduled.
A detailed venue inspection at Yokohama is currently underway, and an update will be published when that important process has been completed. Our message to fans is to exercise due caution today as the country recovers from the storm and to keep monitoring official Rugby World Cup social and digital channels for further updates.
Rugby World Cup 2019 Organising Committee CEO Akira Shimazu said: “Following extensive discussions with World Rugby, Kamaishi City and Iwate Prefecture, during which we considered every possibility to make this game happen, in the end we had no option but to cancel the match to ensure the safety of the fans, team, volunteers, and all others involved. It was both a difficult and emotional decision to make, however I feel it’s the right decision and firmly believe both domestic and foreign fans will understand the decision was made to ensure safety."
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3 Best Ways To Build Mental Strength
Article added February 14, 2019 Categories Beginners, Featured Beginners, Motivation, Motivation Essentials
Written By: Brad Stulberg
Magazine Edition: December 2017
Photography by: Stephen Cheetham (illustration)
Just like strengthening any part of your body, building your mental muscle takes training.
You see it all the time on social media: quotes like “You are stronger than you realise” and “Your body can stand almost anything – it’s your mind that you have to convince.” As cliche as they may sound, there’s truth in those mantras. Science shows that we may give up during a workout because we think our bodies can’t handle it. It’s that moment when your muscles are burning and your lungs feel like they’re on fire. You tell yourself, “I just need a quick break”, allowing your legs to slow and heart rate to drop. Only afterward do you realise that you probably could have pushed through the doubts. That right there is proof that your willpower muscle could benefit from additional training. It’s just like any physical muscle – neglecting to use it causes atrophy, which makes it that much harder to call upon when you actually need it.
“Willpower needs to be trained. The more you have, the more you can overcome mental fatigue and psychological challenges to become a better runner,” says Dr Nathan DeWall, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, US, who studies self-regulation.
A hard interval workout isn’t the only time willpower starts to wane, either. It can happen when your late-night snack choice is cake over carrots, or when you decide to binge on a new Netflix show instead of getting the sleep you so desperately need to recover.
The good news is boosting willpower is easier than you think. The following simple tactics will help train your brain to say, “Yes, go!” when your body starts screaming, “Nooo”.
1 TAKE BABY STEPS
The science behind building any muscle applies to willpower, too – the more you use it, the stronger it becomes. But also like a muscle, if you exert too much too soon, you’re likely to run out of gas.
Case in point: Before DeWall was racing 160K events, he was overweight and out of shape. “I used to eat sweets all the time,” he says. “But when I set a goal to run a marathon, my first challenge was to walk past the chocolate aisle. Over time, I incrementally took on harder obstacles.” Had DeWall tried to revamp his entire diet and start training regularly all at once, he says there’s a higher likelihood he would have failed.
That’s why he suggests creating a three-prong plan: define your goals, identify the obstacles to achieve it, and strategise how to overcome those obstacles – and then gradually do so.
“Start with the smallest challenges, as those will help build your confidence and willpower to take on tougher obstacles,” says DeWall. “Eventually, what once seemed hard won’t anymore, and you’ll be ready to move on to more difficult things.”
2 GO MINIMAL
While it’s easy to brush off every one who’s Marie Kondoing their closet, people who follow the minimalism movement are actually onto something. It’s really hard to be focused on everything at once, says Dr Michael Joyner, an expert on human performance at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, US. “In order to be a maximalist, you’ve got to be a minimalist.”
In other words, if you’re tackling a big goal that you know requires a lot of willpower, do what you can to automate some of your smaller decisions. “Every choice takes mental energy,” says Joyner. “The fewer there are, the better.”
Go after the low-hanging fruit first. If it’s a running goal, designate a specific time to sweat every day so you don’t need to think about it. Then, make getting out the door easy – lay out your gear the night before, and create a training schedule (or hire a coach) to eliminate questions about your workout. That way, all you have to do is execute.
Lastly, rig your environment to cut the need to make hard decisions. Can’t resist those cookies you baked? Gift them. Scrolling through Twitter instead of sleeping? Stash your phone across the room. “You can deliberately design your environment so that it’s not battling against you,” says De-Wall. “When it works in your favour, you can accomplish more.”
3 THINK LONG-TERM
The tough part about willpower is that you have to flex its muscle over and over in order for it to truly be successful. Which means that you have to trust that your future self will use willpower, too. A 2009 study found that people who show better self-control do so because they don’t see a disconnect between their current and future selves. When presented with the option of taking a small sum of money now or a large amount later, they chose the latter. Scientists theorise that’s because they saw their future self as the same as – or better than – their present self, so the delay was worth it.
DeWall says the best way to establish this trust with yourself is the same as trusting another person – providing proof. “Every time you overcome an obstacle, that’s evidence that you can make the hard decision,” he explains. “When you know you’ve done hard things in the past, future challenges are no longer threats, and you gain this trust that you can confront them.”
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5 Seconds Of Summer Answer Patient Questions At Seacrest Studios
Recap By: Catherine Pearce, Seacrest Studios Intern Patients at Seacrest Studios were excited to welcome 5 Seconds of Summer to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a patient run interview! Luke, Michael, Calum and Ashton, who are now on tour with One Direction, talked to us about everything from how they choose their name, to what is in the fridge on their tour bus.
The group first started their career in Sydney, Australia playing in garages and singing covers of songs on YouTube. Since being invited to tour with One Direction the boys of 5SOS have been traveling around the country stopping to play two shows in Philadelphia. The guys admitted that since being here they have had about six cheese steaks and discussed with the audience their favorite places they have eaten in town. We chatted wih them about their band image with Luke saying "We definitely can't dance so that was off the table right away." They also mentioned that their favorite part of the tour is seeing every single fan having a really good time with lots of energy. 5SOS also gave us the inside scoop on all kinds of fun facts. For example on their tour bus you can always find the fridge filled with with chocolate milk and a never ending amount of M&M's. Ashton can do a very impressive Chewbacca impression and all the boys agree that Calum's mom makes the best spaghetti. As for the craziest thing that has happened on tour, Calum says it was the time he ripped his pants on stage.
The guys were modest and grateful, "The fact that people would invest in us to make a video blows our minds." said Ashton. When we asked them how the name 5 Seconds of Summer came about Michael said, "There is no real answer. We came up with a name and never thought we would have to use it." 5 Seconds of summer has already announced dates for their headlining tour "Rock Out With Your Socks Out" kicking off in 2015! Best of luck to Luke, Michael, Ashton and Calum and thank you for stopping by to hang with us at Seacrest Studios!
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Robert W. Metzger
Saanich Seniors: Retiree using music for the mind
Retired B.C. supreme court judge escaped cardiac arrest, now learning drums at 74 years old
Travis Paterson
Jun. 23, 2015 6:00 a.m.
Supreme Court of B.C. judge Robert W. Metzger didn’t choose to retire. But now that the health issues which forced him into it are behind him, he’s free to venture into new projects: like learning the drums.
“I wanted to do something for the brain and the research said, learn a new language, or learn music,” he said.
At 74, Metzger is learning from one of the best. His instructor, Mike Turnpenny, was a full time drummer with Canadian great Ronnie Hawkins, touring for the better part of the 1970s and 80s.
What makes Turnpenny an ideal coach, is that the 65-year-old is passionate about the mental acuity which can be gained and retained through learning the drums. It’s something the current generation of seniors are taking seriously.
“We’re only just reaching the double digits in terms of lessons together and I really appreciate (Metzger’s approach). You can’t take the basics lightly,” Turnpenny said.
Four years ago, while still with the supreme court, Metzger collapsed on a Victoria sidewalk near Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena from cardiac arrest. It was severe ventricular fibrillation, meaning it went beyond a medical emergency. Metzger, by all legal definitions, was dead. A passerby recognized the situation and manually pumped his heart, sending oxygen to his brain, and saved his life until the ambulance showed up. He was resurrected and induced into a coma at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for less than 10 days before waking up.
“I always appreciated life, so nothing changed there, it was just a matter of becoming healthier,” Metzger said. “The most signifcant change is adding a nap to my daily routine.
“(The irony was), if I had collapsed in my office (with the door closed) I would be dead. No one would have known,” Metzger said.
In his Cordova Bay basement, Metzger keeps a full drum kit next to his exercise equipment. It’s a great kit and puts out a good sound, but, Turnpenny says, more important are the rubber practice pads nearby that make little to no noise.
“You don’t need a kit to drum. It’s really just a few bucks for some sticks and a practice pad. It’s all about the fundamentals, tap tap tap, which makes Metzger a great student,” Turnpenny said. “I can’t stress it enough.”
“I don’t want to sell myself short on how far I can go with the drums,” Metzger said. “I’m a Gene Krupa fan. I play around with the kit. But once you start doing that (too much) you limit your ability.”
Turnpenny has a few seniors and others who he teaches, though he’s selective of his students, seeking only those who will be a good fit and are committed.
Those interested may contact Turnpenny at 778-406-2145.
reporter@saanichnews.com
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by Susan Gawlowicz Follow @SGawlowicz
RIT hosts quantum workshop Jan. 23-25
The Photonics for Quantum Workshop will address pending national initiative
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An international conference on quantum science and technology is expected to draw hundreds of leaders in the field to Rochester Institute of Technology in January in response to a congressional imperative to accelerate quantum research.
The Photonics for Quantum Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 23-25 in Ingle Auditorium in the Student Alumni Union on the RIT campus and will feature invited talks and poster presentations by scientists and engineers from the National Science Foundation, NASA, AIM Photonics, national laboratories, industry and academia. Topics will focus on quantum technology development in five main applications—computing, communication, imaging, sensing and clocks. Additional talks and a panel discussion will address the need for a quantum workforce pipeline that will create new job categories, such as “quantum engineer.”
Recent advances in quantum science have leapfrogged existing capabilities in handling complex computational problems, providing communication security, and in enhancing navigation, imaging and other sensing technologies.
“Quantum physics led to transformative technologies in the last century—transistors, microelectronics, LEDs, lasers, nuclear power, digital cameras and magnetic resonance imaging,” said Don Figer, conference organizer and director of RIT’s Future Photon Initiative, one of the university’s signature research areas. “The new Quantum 2.0 technologies can exploit fundamental properties of individual photons, trapped ions and superconducting circuits. The Photonics for Quantum workshop focuses on using photons in Quantum 2.0 technologies.”
The U.S. House of Representatives, in September, passed the $1.3 billion National Quantum Initiative Act to maintain U.S. scientific and technological leadership. Now before the Senate, the legislation would create a 10-year program to advance quantum development and technological applications and develop the quantum standards and measures for global use.
Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that manipulates the smallest amount of energy at the subatomic level. Different rules govern matter at this scale, and scientists are using the strange, unintuitive properties created by quantum superposition and entanglement. Countries are racing to harness quantum capabilities, secure their networks and lead in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and synthetic biology.
In addition to RIT, the Photonics for Quantum Workshop is sponsored by ID Quantique, Princeton Instruments and TOPTICA Photonics Inc. To register, go to https://www.rit.edu/fpi/photonics-quantum-pfq-workshop.
For further information about the workshop, contact Robyn Rosechandler at admind@cfd.rit.edu.
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RIT and IAR observe pulsars for the first time from South America
A team from RIT and the Instituto Argentino de Radioastronomía (IAR) upgraded two radio telescopes in Argentina that lay dormant for 15 years in order to study pulsars, rapidly rotating neutron stars with intense magnetic fields that emit notably in radio wavelengths. The project is outlined in a new paper published in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
RIT genomics lab, Golisano Autism Center flourishing one year after receiving state grant
WROC-TV talks to Nicole Cavanaugh, a biotechnology and molecular bioscience student, and Larry Buckley, associate dean in the College of Science, about the impact of RIT's genomics lab.
RIT gifted 177-acre estate to expand research, educational offerings
RIT will use a substantial gift of real estate in Penfield to expand the university’s research and educational offerings in ecology, agriculture, sustainability and other fields. Amy Leenhouts Tait and Robert C. Tait have gifted to the university their 177-acre property, which will be dedicated as the Tait Preserve of RIT.
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1116-44445 - The Late Day Sunshine Illuminates The Autumn Coloured Tundra Along The Dempster Highway, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-43811 - Snowshoes On Old Log House, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-42583 - Scimitar Canyon, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-42584 - Aerial View Of The North Nahanni River, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-41254 - Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada, An Abandoned Ship On The Riverbank
1116-40185 - Muskox (Ovibos Moschatus)In The Northwest Territories
1116-40184 - Seashore On The Arctic Ocean
796-2352 - Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America
796-2355 - Dogsledding, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America
796-2354 - Snowshoes, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America
857-93270 - Yellowknife During Night In Northwest Territories
832-375725 - Sunset on the Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territory, Canada, North America
832-354984 - Red fourwheeldrive on a dirt road, Northwest Territories, Canada
832-358548 - Elderly Inuit women, Inuvik, Mackenzie River Delta, Northwest Territories, Canada
832-269073 - Historic graveyard and wooden church in Fort McPherson, Lost Patrol, arctic village, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America
832-269039 - Igloo Church in Inuvik, Mackenzie River Delta, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America
817-445568 - Aurora borealis, Mackenzie Mountains, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-22722 - Multicolored townhouses, Inuvik, Northwest Territories
1116-16457 - Panoramic at Sunset along the Dempster Highway, near the Northwest Territories-Yukon Border
1116-22632 - Storm clouds over the Demspter Highway winding its way through the tundra near the Yukon, Northwest Territories border
1116-20956 - Aurora, Prelude Lake near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-19271 - Panoramic of a lake and dock, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-20254 - Kayaker approaching colourful houseboats, Yellowknife Bay on the Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-17822 - Swirling aurora borealis fills the night sky on the outskirts of the capital city of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.
1116-17739 - Walking across Prosperous Lake, located about 30 kilometres outside Yellowknife along the Ingraham Trail in Northwest Territories.
1116-19274 - Cameron Falls Trail, Hidden Lake Territorial Park, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-17815 - Snowshoeing Back Bay on Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-20741 - Inukshuk on a Rocky Ledge, outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-16253 - Orange sunset on Sluice Box Rapids above Virginia Falls, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-18764 - Snowshoeing the Back Bay portion of Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-16256 - Aerial view of South Nahanni River, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-14887 - Dog Sled Race, Back Bay, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-17820 - A determined team attempts to pull a heavy First Air Hercules aircraft across the tarmac at the Yellowknife Airport in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-25896 - Aerial view of fairy meadows, Cirque of Unclimbables and Nahanni River, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-25638 - Sedimentary rock bluff near Virginia Falls, Nahanni River, Northwest Territories
1116-18761 - Snowmobiler cresting a small hill to come on to Frame Lake in downtown Yellowknife. Photographed at the Rock/Ice Ultra marathon in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-25637 - Aerial view of the Nahanni River Valley, Northwest Territories
1116-25894 - Aerial view of Cirque of Unclimbables, a circle of granite walls which draws rock climbers from all over the world, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-16254 - Second Canyon on South Nahanni River with river and layered clouds, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-22595 - Giant Mine, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-22644 - Aurora borealis over the MacKenzie River with float planes in foreground, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
1116-17536 - Sunset over Subarctic Lake, Ingraham Trail area, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-25897 - Cirque of Unclimbables, a circle of granite walls which draws rock climbers from all over the world. Britnell Glacier in background, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-17539 - The Escarpment Lookout, Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-25739 - Person standing under an aurora borealis by the MacKenzie River, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-18022 - Flowing glacial creek with Mount Sir James MacBrien in background, Cirque of Unclimbables, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-20164 - Aurora borealis or northern lights over float plane and Mackenzie River, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
1116-16883 - Competitor in the Diavik 150 Mile Dog Sled Race, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-16552 - New Year's celebrations on Frame Lake in the heart of Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories
1116-18023 - Flowing glacial creek with Mount Harrison Smith in background, Cirque of Unclimbables, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-17738 - Cold trek across the frozen Back Bay portion of the Great Slave Lake, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-16402 - Aurora Borealis over Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
1116-16886 - Aurora Borealis over Vee Lake, Northwest Territories
1116-20257 - Lights of a passing vehicles under Aurora Borealis at the start of the Ingraham Trail, outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-16401 - Floatplane in Sunset over the MacKenzie River, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
1116-25454 - Three Toed Woodpecker on a tree, Nahanni National Park, Northwest Territories
1116-22672 - Alexandra Falls, near Hay River, Northwest Territories
1116-25636 - Part of Nahanni Karstlands, a series of plateaus and canyons along the Nahanni River, Northwest Territories
1116-20258 - Hiker standing below Aurora Borealis, outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-22720 - Dempster Highway and Richardson Mountains, Northwest Territories
1116-17538 - Alexandra Falls, Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada
1116-24901 - Tk0034, Thomas Kitchin; Muskox On Arctic Tundra. Northwest Territories, Canada. Autumn. Ovibos Moschatus.
1116-22645 - Aurora borealis and over the MacKenzie River with float planes in foreground, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
1116-19277 - The bridge at Frank Channel, on Yellowknife Hwy between Fort Providence and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-20261 - Man hiking along a steep, rocky section of the Great Slave Lake shoreline, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
1116-18762 - The starting push of the first Rock/Ice Ultra marathon in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories in 2007
1116-7448 - Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada; Cemetery In The Arctic At Sunset
857-38342 - Male climbs a crack on the Phoenix in Canada's Northwest Territories.
979-8239 - Aurora Borealis (Northern (Polar) Lights) over the boreal forest outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, MORE INFO The term aurora borealis was coined by Pierre Gassendi in 1621 from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind, Boreas. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earth's upper atmosphere, above 80 km (50 miles), from ionized nitrogen atoms regaining an electron, and oxygen and nitrogen atoms returning from an excited state to ground state.
979-8299 - Heavy trucks on the ice road from Tibbitt to Contwoyto beginning just outside of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. MORE INFO This seasonal ice road is built through the lakes and ponds of the boreal forest in winter to allow heavy trucks to suppy fuel and logistical support to diamond mines in remote northern Canada. It is mostly used at night, when temperatures are at the coldest and safest. In the 2009-2010 season over 6,000 truckloads of supplies and fuel utilized this ice road.
979-8284 - Aurora Borealis (Northern (Polar) Lights) with truckers lights on the ice road outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, MORE INFO The term aurora borealis was coined by Pierre Gassendi in 1621 from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind, Boreas. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earth's upper atmosphere, above 80 km (50 miles), from ionized nitrogen atoms regaining an electron, and oxygen and nitrogen atoms returning from an excited state to ground state.
979-8316 - A small group of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) migrating north to feeding grounds in the spring from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. MORE INFO also known as the reindeer this animal travels the furthest of any terrestrial mammal, traveling up to 5,000 km (3,100 mi) a year. The caribou can run at speeds of 60?80 km/h (37?50 mph). Caribou often use the ice road for ease of travel through deep snow areas.
979-8294 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, NT, Canada, NWT
979-8267 - Aurora Borealis (Northern (Polar) Lights) and waxing moon over the boreal forest outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, MORE INFO The term aurora borealis was coined by Pierre Gassendi in 1621 from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind, Boreas. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earth's upper atmosphere, above 80 km (50 miles), from ionized nitrogen atoms regaining an electron, and oxygen and nitrogen atoms returning from an excited state to ground state.
979-8247 - Aurora Borealis (Northern (Polar) Lights) detail over the boreal forest outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, MORE INFO The term aurora borealis was coined by Pierre Gassendi in 1621 from the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for north wind, Boreas. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earth's upper atmosphere, above 80 km (50 miles), from ionized nitrogen atoms regaining an electron, and oxygen and nitrogen atoms returning from an excited state to ground state.
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Bowling For Soup And Simple Plan Are Going On Tour Together
Rob Sayce 20 September 2019 at 10.29
The Together Again, You're Welcome tour is coming.
Bowling For Soup and Simple Plan are heading out on tour together!
They'll be hitting the UK in February on the Together Again, You're Welcome tour, with Not Ur Girlfrenz opening.
“In 2003, we toured with Simple Plan for the better part of a year," commented BFS frontman Jaret Reddick.
"We brought them to the US and then to the UK for our first really big headline tour. Both of us went on to do so much, running into one another on Warped tour and various festivals around the world. When the opportunity came to bring our original 'little bros' back to the UK, we jumped at the chance! I am so stoked for these shows. Between the two of us, that’s a LOT of hits!! Plus, watching Not UR Girlfrenz do their thing is never not fun!!! Can. Not. Wait!!!"
“We are absolutely thrilled to once again tour the UK with our great friends and pop-punk heavyweights, Bowling For Soup," added Simple Plan.
"It’s crazy to think that the last time we played here together was 16 years ago. The fact that both of our bands are still here and playing bigger venues than ever before is absolutely incredible and we couldn’t be more grateful to all the fans in the UK who have supported us for all these years and made this tour possible. We can’t wait to play for you! See you at the shows!"
That means we're in for some of this:
Then a whole bunch of this:
Aaand loads of this:
Those dates are:
10th - GLASGOW Academy
11th - NEWCASTLE Academy
12th - BIRMINGHAM Academy
13th - MANCHESTER Victoria Warehouse
14th - LONDON Brixton Academy
15th - BRIGHTON Centre
We recently caught up with Bowling For Soup to play a game of Long Story Short! Check it out here:
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Home Projects Watches of Switzerland opens New York City flagship
Watches of Switzerland opens New York City flagship
The new Watches of Switzerland Official flagship in New York City reflects the character of the SoHo District and the fabric of the historic 1880s cast-iron building.
Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland has unveiled a new flagship in New York City, located at 60 Greene Street, in the heart of the fashionable SoHo district. The Greene Street store is the first Watches of Switzerland showroom in New York City, and the second in its new USA portfolio, and has been designed by London-based design consultancy, CAPELO in collaboration with New York-based MNA.
The brief for the design team was to create a showroom synonymous with the luxury of premium watch brands, which would also reflect the character of the SoHo District and the fabric of the historic 1880s cast-iron building.
With a nine metre-wide street frontage, and more than 771 sq m of retail space over two floors, the boutique features a stylish palette of materials including exposed brickwork and polished plaster walls, oak floors, decorative tin tile ceilings, blackened steel architectural details and stainless steel fixtures. This creates an elegant yet inviting backdrop for the products on display, while remaining sympathetic to the local character of SoHo.
The store is home to an unparalleled collection of timepieces from long-standing Watches of Switzerland brand partners – Patek Philippe, Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Breitling, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Tag Heuer, Tudor Bremont and Longines – along with a special offering of vintage timepieces, an inhouse cocktail bar, a curated library of collectible watch books and an evolving collection of photographic artwork.
‘Our Watches of Switzerland SoHo flagship is a special achievement for us on many levels,’ says Brian Duffy, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group. ‘From our choice of location, to the design and architectural detailing in the store, to our exceptional products, partners and the talented team we’ve assembled – all come together to make this an experience unlike any other in the watch industry today. This is an important first step in what promises to be an exciting journey as we expand into the US market.’
Generous ceiling heights of more than six metres combine with original cast-iron columns, featuring decorative capitals, to create a spacious, elegant first-floor retail space, home to three branded in-store boutiques for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier. Blackened steel-frame glazed partitioning delineates the individual spaces, while maintaining visibility and cohesiveness across the floor. Shop-in-shop units for Omega, Breitling, IWC Schaffhausen, Hublot and Jaeger-LeCoultre are positioned around the perimeter, while other leading watch brands are located within the multi-branded area surrounding the central staircase opening.
Highlighted by a feature digital library and accessories wall, the elegant blackened steel and oak staircase encourages the customer to venture down the stairs to the lower-ground level.
Contrasting with the first-floor retail space a cocktail bar, designed in partnership with Death & Co – one of New York City’s cocktail lounges – provides the focal point to the lower-ground floor, its oak and marble counter, with brass and woven leather details, adding sophistication and complementing the high-end customer experience. Lee Broom pendant lamps and a decorative tin tile ceiling adds to the period feel.
A social gathering space, the WOS bar will offer artisanal cocktails crafted exclusively for Watches of Switzerland clients by Death & Co. bartenders. For the more literary-minded shopper, an intimate library/bookshop, curated by Esquire Fashion Director and noted watch enthusiast, Nick Sullivan, includes a range of books from biographies to anthologies to luxe coffee table favourites.
Recognising SoHo’s historic connection to art, Watches of Switzerland has also forged a partnership with non-profit arts foundation, Aperture, to curate a rotating exhibition of contemporary photography.
A dedicated service and repairs consultation area provides direct access to Watches of Switzerland’s team of expert watchmakers. This is complemented by the adjacent watch strap and accessories counter.
‘With all needs catered for, the customer’s visit will benefit from carefully considered, luxury store design and the exceptional level of customer experience for which Watches of Switzerland is renowned,’ says Lynda Murray director of CAPELO.
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New Fighting in Myanmar’s Shan State Forces Residents To Flee
Kachin Independence Army soldiers pray before taking their positions at a camp in Kachin state, Sept. 19, 2012.
Fresh clashes between Myanmar’s army and armed ethnic insurgents in Shan state have forced residents to flee their villages and a local political party to suggest that voting in the general elections scheduled for early November be delayed in the volatile part of eastern Myanmar.
Villagers from Kutkai township in the Muse district of Shan state have been leaving their homes for the last two days after new fights broke out between army brigades 99 and 88 and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), which has troops in the area, a local villager said Friday.
“We hear noise from the firing of heavy weapons all the time,” villager Bout Jar told RFA’s Myanmar Service. “Villagers are afraid and can’t go to their farmland and animals.”
She said she did not know the number of villagers who had left the area. There have been no reports of casualties from the new clashes.
The Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), whose constituency includes all areas except self-autonomous areas in Shan state as well as townships in Kachin and Kayah states and northern Sagaing region, suggested Friday that voting for the Nov. 8 elections be delayed in the volatile areas of Shan state until fighting dies down.
The Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), which is fielding about 160 candidates in Kachin, Shan and Kayah states and Sagaing and Mandalay regions, said it would reject the SNDP’s suggestion, because the results of the election are necessary for bringing about peace in the area.
The Union Election Commission (UEC), which oversees the polls, is collecting more information to decide whether to postpone voting in dangerous areas, said UEC director Sai Kyaw Thu.
“We will think about it if we get enough information,” he said. “But because only one party has suggested it, we need to get more information from relevant state or division governments. We also need to know the recommendations of the relevant election security subcommittees and political parties in these areas.”
Last week, the UEC announced a list of about 600 villages where voting has been cancelled because of ongoing conflicts, most of which are located in Shan and Kachin states.
Despite the ongoing fighting in Shan state, about 6,000 people in Taunggyi and Lashio on Friday celebrated the signing of the government’s nationwide cease-fire agreement (NCA) with eight rebel groups, following similar events in Sisaing, Pindaya, Namhsan and Thipaw townships last week.
“We’re celebrating this because we can build greater trust in one another, and soon peace will come to people in conflict areas, and we can move towards political dialogue after signing the NCA,” said Nan Sing, a member of the Kachin Literature and Culture Organization.
Myanmar’s government signed the long-awaited NCA with eight armed ethnic groups on Oct. 15 in a bid to end decades of civil war in the transitioning Southeast Asian nation.
The KIA, however, refused to join the agreement.
Other clashes in Shan state
Fighting between the Shan State Army-North (SSA-N), the armed wing of the Shan State Progress Party (SSPP), and the government army since Oct. 6 has displaced about 3,000 residents.
A bomb blast from the hostilities on Wednesday injured four civilians in the town of Monghsu.
That same day, Than Lwin Myint, deputy director of the Shan State Election Commission, told RFA that polling stations may be relocated from conflict areas in northern Shan state ahead of general elections.
The SSPP, which also opted out of the NCA, has suggested the offensive was part of a bid by the military to force it to sign the peace deal.
The UEC has said voting will proceed as planned in areas under the control of the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS), another ethnic Shan group which was among the eight ethnic armies that signed the NCA.
Fighting between government troops and the RCSS’s armed wing, the Shan State Army-South (SSA-S), had erupted last month, prompting the Shan group to warn political parties against campaigning in the 16 townships where is was active.
Reported by Kan Tha, Thinn Thiri, and Khun Yazar for RFA’s Myanmar Service. Translated by Khet Mar. Written in English by Roseanne Gerin.
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Striking Factory Workers In India Detained During Protest product 2018-10-30 14:54:45 https://www.rideapart.com/articles/273975/royal-enfield-yamaha-strike/ Yamaha Royal Enfield Industry, News, factory, india, Yamaha Motorcycles
By: Justin Hughes
Police detained almost 1,500 striking workers during a protest march in India.
A protest march resulted in police detaining motorcycle factory workers on strike against management in India. Police claim that the striking workers did not have the proper permits for such a protest.
MORE ON THE STRIKE
Indian Royal Enfield and Yamaha Workers Strike Over Wages
Arrival of New Royal Enfield Models Delayed
Factory workers from Royal Enfield, Yamaha, and Myoung Shin India (a supplier of Hyundai India) have been on strike since September 24. Management has shunned their efforts to form unions and demand salary increases, as well as the reinstatement of workers allegedly fired for wanting to start a union. Despite attempts to negotiate before the strike began, management refused to attend three meetings in August and September before the strike began. As a result, Yamaha's factory is operating at just 40 percent capacity thanks to 700 of its workers on strike, Meanwhile, Royal Enfield's production has ceased completely, potentially delaying the introduction of new models even further.
The latest development in this strike involved a march of nearly 1,500 workers from the factory complex near Oragadam to a government office in Kancheepuram, 20 miles away, to bring more attention to their dispute. Police stopped the protest in Tamil Nadu, claiming that the strikers had not obtained the proper permission to hold a march. Police detained the protesters for five hours, using nearby wedding halls as a holding area, before releasing them. They were not charged with any crimes, and no violence was reported.
This setback will not deter the striking workers, however. They intend to intensify their efforts as the companies they are striking against continue refusing to work with them. Salespeople will soon join factory workers in the strike, and employees from 50 other companies in the area will also join in. It looks like the situation will continue to get worse before it gets better as a result of these strikes.
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Secrets of Arduino PWM
Pulse-width modulation (PWM) can be implemented on the Arduino in several ways. This article explains simple PWM techniques, as well as how to use the PWM registers directly for more control over the duty cycle and frequency. This article focuses on the Arduino Diecimila and Duemilanove models, which use the ATmega168 or ATmega328.
If you're unfamiliar with Pulse Width Modulation, see the tutorial. Briefly, a PWM signal is a digital square wave, where the frequency is constant, but that fraction of the time the signal is on (the duty cycle) can be varied between 0 and 100%.
PWM has several uses:
Dimming an LED
Providing an analog output; if the digital output is filtered, it will provide an analog voltage between 0% and 100% .
Generating audio signals.
Providing variable speed control for motors.
Generating a modulated signal, for example to drive an infrared LED for a remote control.
Simple Pulse Width Modulation with analogWrite
The Arduino's programming language makes PWM easy to use; simply call analogWrite(pin, dutyCycle), where dutyCycle is a value from 0 to 255, and pin is one of the PWM pins (3, 5, 6, 9, 10, or 11). The analogWrite function provides a simple interface to the hardware PWM, but doesn't provide any control over frequency. (Note that despite the function name, the output is a digital signal.)
Probably 99% of the readers can stop here, and just use analogWrite, but there are other options that provide more flexibility.
Bit-banging Pulse Width Modulation
You can "manually" implement PWM on any pin by repeatedly turning the pin on and off for the desired times. e.g.
delayMicroseconds(100); // Approximately 10% duty cycle @ 1KHz
delayMicroseconds(900);
This technique has the advantage that it can use any digital output pin. In addition, you have full control the duty cycle and frequency. One major disadvantage is that any interrupts will affect the timing, which can cause considerable jitter unless you disable interrupts. A second disadvantage is you can't leave the output running while the processor does something else. Finally, it's difficult to determine the appropriate constants for a particular duty cycle and frequency unless you either carefully count cycles, or tweak the values while watching an oscilloscope.
Using the ATmega PWM registers directly
The ATmega168P/328P chip has three PWM timers, controlling 6 PWM outputs. By manipulating the chip's timer registers directly, you can obtain more control than the analogWrite function provides.
The AVR ATmega328P datasheet provides a detailed description of the PWM timers, but the datasheet can be difficult to understand, due to the many different control and output modes of the timers. The following attempts to clarify the use of the timers.
The ATmega328P has three timers known as Timer 0, Timer 1, and Timer 2. Each timer has two output compare registers that control the PWM width for the timer's two outputs: when the timer reaches the compare register value, the corresponding output is toggled. The two outputs for each timer will normally have the same frequency, but can have different duty cycles (depending on the respective output compare register).
Each of the timers has a prescaler that generates the timer clock by dividing the system clock by a prescale factor such as 1, 8, 64, 256, or 1024. The Arduino has a system clock of 16MHz and the timer clock frequency will be the system clock frequency divided by the prescale factor. Note that Timer 2 has a different set of prescale values from the other timers.
The timers are complicated by several different modes. The main PWM modes are "Fast PWM" and "Phase-correct PWM", which will be described below. The timer can either run from 0 to 255, or from 0 to a fixed value. (The 16-bit Timer 1 has additional modes to supports timer values up to 16 bits.) Each output can also be inverted.
The timers can also generate interrupts on overflow and/or match against either output compare register, but that's beyond the scope of this article.
Timer Registers
Several registers are used to control each timer. The Timer/Counter Control Registers TCCRnA and TCCRnB hold the main control bits for the timer. (Note that TCCRnA and TCCRnB do not correspond to the outputs A and B.) These registers hold several groups of bits:
Waveform Generation Mode bits (WGM): these control the overall mode of the timer. (These bits are split between TCCRnA and TCCRnB.)
Clock Select bits (CS): these control the clock prescaler
Compare Match Output A Mode bits (COMnA): these enable/disable/invert output A
Compare Match Output B Mode bits (COMnB): these enable/disable/invert output B
The Output Compare Registers OCRnA and OCRnB set the levels at which outputs A and B will be affected. When the timer value matches the register value, the corresponding output will be modified as specified by the mode.
The bits are slightly different for each timer, so consult the datasheet for details. Timer 1 is a 16-bit timer and has additional modes. Timer 2 has different prescaler values.
Fast PWM
In the simplest PWM mode, the timer repeatedly counts from 0 to 255. The output turns on when the timer is at 0, and turns off when the timer matches the output compare register. The higher the value in the output compare register, the higher the duty cycle. This mode is known as Fast PWM Mode.
The following diagram shows the outputs for two particular values of OCRnA and OCRnB. Note that both outputs have the same frequency, matching the frequency of a complete timer cycle.
The following code fragment sets up fast PWM on pins 3 and 11 (Timer 2). To summarize the register settings, setting the waveform generation mode bits WGM to 011 selects fast PWM. Setting the COM2A bits and COM2B bits to 10 provides non-inverted PWM for outputs A and B. Setting the CS bits to 100 sets the prescaler to divide the clock by 64. (Since the bits are different for the different timers, consult the datasheet for the right values.) The output compare registers are arbitrarily set to 180 and 50 to control the PWM duty cycle of outputs A and B. (Of course, you can modify the registers directly instead of using pinMode, but you do need to set the pins to output.)
TCCR2A = _BV(COM2A1) | _BV(COM2B1) | _BV(WGM21) | _BV(WGM20);
TCCR2B = _BV(CS22);
OCR2A = 180;
OCR2B = 50;
On the Arduino Duemilanove, these values yield:
Output A frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / 256 = 976.5625Hz
Output A duty cycle: (180+1) / 256 = 70.7%
Output B frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / 256 = 976.5625Hz
Output B duty cycle: (50+1) / 256 = 19.9%
The output frequency is the 16MHz system clock frequency, divided by the prescaler value (64), divided by the 256 cycles it takes for the timer to wrap around. Note that fast PWM holds the output high one cycle longer than the compare register value.
Phase-Correct PWM
The second PWM mode is called phase-correct PWM. In this mode, the timer counts from 0 to 255 and then back down to 0. The output turns off as the timer hits the output compare register value on the way up, and turns back on as the timer hits the output compare register value on the way down. The result is a more symmetrical output. The output frequency will be approximately half of the value for fast PWM mode, because the timer runs both up and down.
The following code fragment sets up phase-correct PWM on pins 3 and 11 (Timer 2). The waveform generation mode bits WGM are set to to 001 for phase-correct PWM. The other bits are the same as for fast PWM.
TCCR2A = _BV(COM2A1) | _BV(COM2B1) | _BV(WGM20);
Output A frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / 255 / 2 = 490.196Hz
Output A duty cycle: 180 / 255 = 70.6%
Output B frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / 255 / 2 = 490.196Hz
Output B duty cycle: 50 / 255 = 19.6%
Phase-correct PWM divides the frequency by two compared to fast PWM, because the timer goes both up and down. Somewhat surprisingly, the frequency is divided by 255 instead of 256, and the duty cycle calculations do not add one as for fast PWM. See the explanation below under "Off-by-one".
Varying the timer top limit: fast PWM
Both fast PWM and phase correct PWM have an additional mode that gives control over the output frequency. In this mode, the timer counts from 0 to OCRA (the value of output compare register A), rather than from 0 to 255. This gives much more control over the output frequency than the previous modes. (For even more frequency control, use the 16-bit Timer 1.)
Note that in this mode, only output B can be used for PWM; OCRA cannot be used both as the top value and the PWM compare value. However, there is a special-case mode "Toggle OCnA on Compare Match" that will toggle output A at the end of each cycle, generating a fixed 50% duty cycle and half frequency in this case. The examples will use this mode.
In the following diagram, the timer resets when it matches OCRnA, yielding a faster output frequency for OCnB than in the previous diagrams. Note how OCnA toggles once for each timer reset.
The following code fragment sets up fast PWM on pins 3 and 11 (Timer 2), using OCR2A as the top value for the timer. The waveform generation mode bits WGM are set to to 111 for fast PWM with OCRA controlling the top limit. The OCR2A top limit is arbitrarily set to 180, and the OCR2B compare register is arbitrarily set to 50. OCR2A's mode is set to "Toggle on Compare Match" by setting the COM2A bits to 01.
TCCR2B = _BV(WGM22) | _BV(CS22);
Output A frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / (180+1) / 2 = 690.6Hz
Output A duty cycle: 50%
Output B frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / (180+1) = 1381.2Hz
Output B duty cycle: (50+1) / (180+1) = 28.2%
Note that in this example, the timer goes from 0 to 180, which takes 181 clock cycles, so the output frequency is divided by 181. Output A has half the frequency of Output B because the Toggle on Compare Match mode toggles Output A once each complete timer cycle.
Varying the timer top limit: phase-correct PWM
Similarly, the timer can be configured in phase-correct PWM mode to reset when it reaches OCRnA.
The following code fragment sets up phase-correct PWM on pins 3 and 11 (Timer 2), using OCR2A as the top value for the timer. The waveform generation mode bits WGM are set to to 101 for phase-correct PWM with OCRA controlling the top limit. The OCR2A top limit is arbitrarily set to 180, and the OCR2B compare register is arbitrarily set to 50. OCR2A's mode is set to "Toggle on Compare Match" by setting the COM2A bits to 01.
Output A frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / 180 / 2 / 2 = 347.2Hz
Output B frequency: 16 MHz / 64 / 180 / 2 = 694.4Hz
Note that in this example, the timer goes from 0 to 180 and back to 0, which takes 360 clock cycles. Thus, everything is divided by 180 or 360, unlike the fast PWM case, which divided everything by 181; see below for details.
Off-by-one
You may have noticed that fast PWM and phase-correct PWM seem to be off-by-one with respect to each other, dividing by 256 versus 255 and adding one in various places. The documentation is a bit opaque here, so I'll explain in a bit of detail.
Suppose the timer is set to fast PWM mode and is set to count up to an OCRnA value of 3. The timer will take on the values 012301230123... Note that there are 4 clock cycles in each timer cycle. Thus, the frequency will be divided by 4, not 3. The duty cycle will be a multiple of 25%, since the output can be high for 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 cycles out of the four. Likewise, if the timer counts up to 255, there will be 256 clock cycles in each timer cycle, and the duty cycle will be a multiple of 1/256. To summarize, fast PWM divides by N+1 where N is the maximum timer value (either OCRnA or 255).
Now consider phase-correct PWM mode with the timer counting up to an OCRnA value of 3. The timer values will be 012321012321... There are 6 clock cycles in each timer cycle (012321). Thus the frequency will be divided by 6. The duty cycle will be a multiple of 33%, since the output can be high for 0, 2, 4, or 6 of the 6 cycles. Likewise, if the timer counts up to 255 and back down, there will be 510 clock cycles in each timer cycle, and the duty cycle will be a multiple of 1/255. To summarize, phase-correct PWM divides by 2N, where N is the maximum timer value.
The second important timing difference is that fast PWM holds the output high for one cycle longer than the output compare register value. The motivation for this is that for fast PWM counting to 255, the duty cycle can be from 0 to 256 cycles, but the output compare register can only hold a value from 0 to 255. What happens to the missing value? The fast PWM mode keeps the output high for N+1 cycles when the output compare register is set to N so an output compare register value of 255 is 100% duty cycle, but an output compare register value of 0 is not 0% duty cycle but 1/256 duty cycle. This is unlike phase-correct PWM, where a register value of 255 is 100% duty cycle and a value of 0 is a 0% duty cycle.
Timers and the Arduino
The Arduino supports PWM on a subset of its output pins. It may not be immediately obvious which timer controls which output, but the following table will clarify the situation. It gives for each timer output the output pin on the Arduino (i.e. the silkscreened label on the board), the pin on the ATmega chip, and the name and bit of the output port. For instance Timer 0 output OC0A is connected to the Arduino output pin 6; it uses chip pin 12 which is also known as PD6.
Timer output
Arduino output
Chip pin
Pin name
OC0A 6 12 PD6
OC0B 5 11 PD5
OC1A 9 15 PB1
OC1B 10 16 PB2
OC2A 11 17 PB3
OC2B 3 5 PD3
The Arduino performs some initialization of the timers. The Arduino initializes the prescaler on all three timers to divide the clock by 64. Timer 0 is initialized to Fast PWM, while Timer 1 and Timer 2 is initialized to Phase Correct PWM. See the Arduino source file wiring.c for details.
The Arduino uses Timer 0 internally for the millis() and delay() functions, so be warned that changing the frequency of this timer will cause those functions to be erroneous. Using the PWM outputs is safe if you don't change the frequency, though.
The analogWrite(pin, duty_cycle) function sets the appropriate pin to PWM and sets the appropriate output compare register to duty_cycle (with the special case for duty cycle of 0 on Timer 0). The digitalWrite() function turns off PWM output if called on a timer pin. The relevant code is wiring_analog.c and wiring_digital.c.
If you use analogWrite(5, 0) you get a duty cycle of 0%, even though pin 5's timer (Timer 0) is using fast PWM. How can this be, when a fast PWM value of 0 yields a duty cycle of 1/256 as explained above? The answer is that analogWrite "cheats"; it has special-case code to explicitly turn off the pin when called on Timer 0 with a duty cycle of 0. As a consequency, the duty cycle of 1/256 is unavailable when you use analogWrite on Timer0, and there is a jump in the actual duty cycle between values of 0 and 1.
Some other Arduino models use dfferent AVR processors with similar timers. The Arduino Mega uses the ATmega1280 (datasheet), which has four 16-bit timers with 3 outputs each and two 8-bit timers with 2 outputs each. Only 14 of the PWM outputs are supported by the Arduino Wiring library, however. Some older Arduino models use the ATmega8 (datasheet), which has three timers but only 3 PWM outputs: Timer 0 has no PWM, Timer 1 is 16 bits and has two PWM outputs, and Timer 2 is 8 bits and has one PWM output.
It can be tricky to get the PWM outputs to work. Some tips:
You need to both enable the pin for output and enable the PWM mode on the pin in order to get any output. I.e. you need to do pinMode() and set the COM bits.
The different timers use the control bits and prescaler differently; check the documentation for the appropriate timer.
Some combinations of bits that you might expect to work are reserved, which means if you try to use them, they won't work. For example, toggle mode doesn't work with fast PWM to 255, or with output B.
Make sure the bits are set the way you think. Bit operations can be tricky, so print out the register values and make sure they are what you expect.
Make sure you're using the right output pins. See the table above.
You'll probably want a decoupling capacitor to avoid spikes on the output.
An oscilloscope is very handy for debugging PWM if you have access to one. If you don't have one, I recommend using your sound card and a program such as xoscope.
I hope this article helps explain the PWM modes of the Arduino. I found the documentation of the different modes somewhat opaque, and the off-by-one issues unexplained. Please let me know if you encounter any errors.
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How Hacker News ranking really works: scoring, controversy, and penalties
The basic formula for Hacker News ranking has been known for years, but questions remained. Does the published code give the real algorithm? Are rankings purely based on votes or do invisible factors come into play? Do stories about the NSA get pushed down in the rankings? Why did that popular story suddenly disappear from the front page after you commented on it?
By carefully analyzing the top 60 HN stories for several days, I can answer those questions and more. The published formula is mostly accurate. There is much more tweaking of rankings than you'd expect, with 20% of front-page stories getting penalized in various ways. Anything with "NSA" in the title is penalized and drops off quickly. A "controversial" story gets severely penalized after hitting 40 comments. This article describes scoring and penalties in detail. [Edit: HN no longer penalizes NSA articles (details).]
How ranking works
Articles are scored based on their upvote score, the time since the article was submitted, and various penalties using the following formula:
Because the time has a larger exponent than the votes, an article's score will eventually drop to zero, so nothing stays on the front page too long. This exponent is known as gravity.
You might expect that every time you visit Hacker News, the stories are scored by the above formula and sorted to determine their rankings. But for efficiency, stories are individually reranked only occasionally. When a story is upvoted, it is reranked and moved up or down the list to its appropriate spot, leaving the other stories unchanged. Thus, the amount of reranking is significantly reduced. There is, however, the possibility that a story stops getting votes and ends up stuck in a high position. To avoid this, every 30 seconds one of the top 50 stories is randomly selected and reranked. The consequence is that a story may be "wrongly" ranked for many minutes if it isn't getting votes. In addition, pages can be cached for 90 seconds.
Raw scores and the #1 spot on a typical day
The following image shows the raw scores (excluding penalties) for the top 60 HN articles throughout the day of November 11. Each line corresponds to an article, colored according to its position on the page. The red line shows the top article on HN. Note that because of penalties, the article with the top raw score often isn't the top article.
This chart shows a few interesting things. The score for an article shoots up rapidly and then slowly drops over many hours. The scoring formula accounts for much of this: an article getting a constant rate of votes will peak quickly and then gradually descend. But the observed peak is even faster - this is because articles tend to get a lot of votes in the first hour or two, and then the voting rate drops off. Combining these two factors yields the steep curves shown.
There are a few articles each day that score much above the rest, along with a lot of articles in the middle. Some articles score very well but are unlucky and get stuck behind a more popular article. Other articles hit #1 briefly, between the fall of one and the climb of another.
Looking at the difference between the article with the top raw score (top of the graph) and the top-ranked article (red line), you can see when penalties have been applied. The article Getting website registration completely wrong hit #1 early in the morning, but was penalized for controversy and rapidly dropped down the page, letting Linux ate my RAM briefly get the #1 spot before Simpsons in CSS overtook it. A bit later, the controversy penalty was applied to Apple Maps shortly after it reached the #1 spot, causing it to lose its #1 spot and rapidly drop down the rankings. The Snapchat article reached the top of HN but was penalized so heavily at 8:22 am that it dropped off the chart entirely. Why you should never use MongoDB was hugely popular and would have spent much of the day in the #1 spot, except it was rapidly penalized and languished around #7. Severing ties with the NSA started off with a NSA penalty but was so hugely popular it still got the #1 spot. However, it was quickly given an even bigger penalty, forcing it down the page. Finally, near the end of the day $4.1m goes missing was penalized. As it turns out, it would have soon lost the #1 spot to FTL even without the penalty.
The green triangles and text show where "controversy" penalties were applied. The blue triangles and text show where articles were penalized into oblivion, dropping off the top 60. Milder penalties are not shown here.
It's clear that the content of the #1 spot on HN isn't "natural", but results from the constant application of penalties to many articles. It's unclear if these penalties result from HN administrators or from flagged articles.
Submissions that get automatically penalized
Some submissions get automatically penalized based on the title, and others get penalized based on the domain. It appears that any article with NSA in the title gets an automatic penalty of .4. I looked for other words causing automatic penalties, such as awesome, bitcoin, and bubble but they do not seem to get penalized. I observed that many websites appear to automatically get a penalty of .25 to .8: arstechnica.com, businessinsider.com, easypost.com, github.com, imgur.com, medium.com, quora.com, qz.com, reddit.com, rt.com, stackexchange.com, theguardian.com, theregister.com, theverge.com, torrentfreak.com, youtube.com. I'm sure the actual list is longer. (This is separate from "banned" sites, which were listed at one point.
One interesting theory by eterm is that news from popular sources gets submitted in parallel by multiple people resulting in more upvotes than the article "merits". Automatically penalizing popular websites would help counteract this effect.
The impact of penalties
Using the scoring formula, the impact of a penalty can be computed. If an article gets a penalty factor of .4, this is equivalent to each vote only counting as .3 votes. Alternatively, the article will drop in ranking 66% faster than normal. A penalty factor of .1 corresponds to each vote counting as .05 votes, or the article dropping at 3.6 times the normal rate. Thus, a penalty factor of .4 has a significant impact, and .1 is very severe.
In order to prevent flamewars on Hacker News, articles with "too many" comments will get heavily penalized as "controversial". In the published code, the contro-factor function kicks in for any post with more than 20 comments and more comments than upvotes. Such an article is scaled by (votes/comments)^2. However, the actual formula is different - it is active for any post with more comments than upvotes and at least 40 comments. Based on empirical data, I suspect the exponent is 3, rather than 2 but haven't proven this. The controversy penalty can have a sudden and catastrophic effect on an article's ranking, causing an article to be ranked highly one minute and vanish when it hits 40 comments. If you've wondered why a popular article suddenly vanishes from the front page, controversy is a likely cause. For example, Why the Chromebook pundits are out of touch with reality dropped from #5 to #22 the moment it hit 40 comments, and Show HN: Get your health records from any doctor' was at #17 but vanished from the top 60 entirely on hitting 40 comments.
My methodology
I crawled the /news and /news2 pages every minute (staying under the 2 pages per minute guideline). I parsed the (somewhat ugly) HTML with Beautiful Soup, processed the results with a big pile of Python scripts, and graphed results with the incomprehensible but powerful matplotlib. The basic idea behind the analysis is to generate raw scores using the formula and then look for anomalies. At a point in time (e.g. 11/09 8:46), we can compute the raw scores on the top 10 stories:
2.802 Pyret: A new programming language from the creators of Racket
1.407 The Big Data Brain Drain: Why Science is in Trouble
1.649 The NY Times endorsed a secretive trade agreement that the public can't read
0.785 S.F. programmers build alternative to HealthCare.gov (warning: autoplay video)
0.844 Marelle: logic programming for devops
0.738 Sprite Lamp
0.714 Why Teenagers Are Fleeing Facebook
0.659 NodeKnockout is in Full Tilt. Checkout some demos
0.805 ISO 1
0.483 Shopify accepts Bitcoin.
0.452 Show HN: Understand closures
Note that three of the top 10 articles are ranked lower than expected from their score: The NY Times, Marelle and ISO 1. Since The NY Times is ranked between articles with 1.407 and 0.785, its penalty factor can be computed as between .47 and .85. Likewise, the other penalties must be .87 to .93, and .60 to .82. I observed that most stories are ranked according to their score, and the exceptions are consistently ranked much lower, indicating a penalty. This indicates that the scoring formula in use matches the published code. If the formula were different, for instance the gravity exponent were larger, I'd expect to see stories drift out of their "expected" ranking as their votes or age increased, but I never saw this.
This technique shows the existence of a penalty and gives a range for the penalty, but determining the exact penalty is difficult. You can look at the range over time and hope that it converges to a single value. However, several sources of error mess this up. First, the neighboring articles may also have penalties applied, or be scored differently (e.g. job postings). Second, because articles are not constantly reranked, an article may be out of place temporarily. Third, the penalty on an article may change over time. Fourth, the reported vote count may differ from the actual vote count because "bad" votes get suppressed. The result is that I've been able to determine approximate penalties, but there is a fair bit of numerical instability.
Penalties over a day
The following graph shows the calculated penalties over the course of a day. Each line shows a particular article. It should start off at 1 (no penalty), and then drop to a penalty level when a penalty is applied. The line ends when the article drops off the top 60, which can be fairly soon after the penalty is applied. There seem to be penalties of 0.2 and 0.4, as well as a lot in the 0.8-0.9 range. It looks like a lot of penalties are applied at 9am (when moderators arrive?), with more throughout the day. I'm experimenting with different algorithms to improve the graph since it is pretty noisy.
On average, about 20% of the articles on the front page have been penalized, while 38% of the articles on the second page have been penalized. (The front page rate is lower since penalized articles are less likely to be on the front page, kind of by definition.) There is a lot more penalization going on than you might expect.
Here's a list of the articles on the front page on 11/11 that were penalized. (This excludes articles that would have been there if they weren't penalized.) This list is much longer than I expected; scroll for the full list.
Why the Climate Corporation Sold Itself to Monsanto, Facebook Publications, Bill Gates: What I Learned in the Fight Against Polio, McCain says NSA chief Keith Alexander 'should resign or be fired', You are not a software engineer, What is a y-combinator?, Typhoon Haiyan kills 10,000 in Philippines, To Persuade People, Tell Them a Story, Tetris and The Power Of CSS, Microsoft Research Publications, Moscow subway sells free tickets for 30 sit-ups, The secret world of cargo ships, These weeks in Rust, Empty-Stomach Intelligence, Getting website registration completely wrong, The Six Most Common Species Of Code, Amazon to Begin Sunday Deliveries, With Post Office's Help, Linux ate my RAM, Simpsons in CSS, Apple maps: how Google lost when everyone thought it had won, Docker and Go: why did we decide to write Docker in Go?, Amazon Code Ninjas, Last Doolittle Raiders make final toast, Linux Voice - A new Linux magazine that gives back, Want to download anime? Just made a program for that, Commit 15 minutes to explain to a stranger why you love your job., Why You Should Never Use MongoDB, Show HN: SketchDeck - build slides faster, Zero to Peanut Butter Docker Time in 78 Seconds, NSA's Surveillance Powers Extend Far Beyond Counterterrorism, How Sentry's Open Source Service Was Born, Real World OCaml, Show HN: Get your health records from any doctor, Why the Chromebook pundits are out of touch with reality, Towards a More Modular Future for JavaScript Libraries, Why is virt-builder written in OCaml?, IOS: End of an Era, The craziest things you can plug into your iPhone's audio jack, RFC: Replace Java with Go in default languages, Show HN: Find your health plan on Health Sherpa, Web Latency Benchmark: A new kind of browser benchmark, Why are Amazon, Facebook and Yahoo copying Microsoft's stack ranking system?, Severing Ties with the NSA, Doctor performs surgery using Google Glass, Duplicity + S3: Easy, cheap, encrypted, automated full-disk backups, Bitcoin's UK future looks bleak, Amazon Redshift's New Features, You're only getting the nice feedback, Software is Easy, Hardware is of Medium Difficulty, Facebook Warns Users After Adobe Breach, International Space Station Infected With USB Stick Malware, Tidbit: Client-Side Bitcoin Mining, Go: "I have already used the name for *MY* programming language", Multi-Modal Drone: Fly, Swim & Drive, The Daily Go Programming Newspaper, "We have no food, we need water and other things to survive.", Introducing the Humble Store, The Six Most Common Species Of Code, $4.1m goes missing as Chinese bitcoin trading platform GBL vanishes, Could Bitcoin Be More Disruptive than the Internet?, Apple Store is updating.
The code for the scoring formula
The Arc source code for a version of the HN server is available, as well as an updated scoring formula:
(= gravity* 1.8 timebase* 120 front-threshold* 1
nourl-factor* .4 lightweight-factor* .17 gag-factor* .1)
(def frontpage-rank (s (o scorefn realscore) (o gravity gravity*))
(* (/ (let base (- (scorefn s) 1)
(if (> base 0) (expt base .8) base))
(expt (/ (+ (item-age s) timebase*) 60) gravity))
(if (no (in s!type 'story 'poll)) .8
(blank s!url) nourl-factor*
(mem 'bury s!keys) .001
(* (contro-factor s)
(if (mem 'gag s!keys)
gag-factor*
(lightweight s)
lightweight-factor*
1)))))
In case you don't read Arc code, the above snippet defines several constants: gravity* = 1.8, timebase* = 120 (minutes), etc. It then defines a method frontpage-rank that ranks a story s based on its upvotes (realscore) and age in minutes (item-age). The penalty factor is defined by an if with several cases. If the article is not a 'story' or 'poll', the penalty factor is .8. Otherwise, if the URL field is blank (Ask HN, etc.) the factor is nourl-factor*. If the story has been flagged as 'bury', the scale factor is 0.001 and the article is ranked into oblivion. Finally, the default case combines the controversy factor and the gag/lightweight factor. The controversy factor contro-factor is intended to suppress articles that are leading to flamewars, and is discussed more later.
The next factor hits an article flagged as a gag (joke) with a heavy value of .1, and a "lightweight" article with a factor of .17. The actual penalty system appears to be much more complex than what appears in the published code.
An article's position on the Hacker News home page isn't the meritocracy based on upvotes that you might expect. By carefully examining the articles that appear on the Hacker News page, we can learn a great deal about the scoring formula in use. While upvotes are the obvious factor controlling rankings, there is also a complex "penalty" system causing articles to be ranked lower or disappear entirely. This isn't just preventing spam, but affects many very popular articles. And if an article has more comments than votes, don't add your comment to it or you may kill it off entirely! See discussion on Hacker News.
Update (11/18): article on penalties is penalized
Ironically, this article was penalized on Hacker News. Minutes after reaching the front page, a heavy 0.2 penalty was applied to the article, forcing it off the front page. The black line in the graph below shows the position of this article on Hacker News. You can see the sharp drop when the penalty was applied. The gray line shows where the article would have been ranked without the penalty. Without the penalty, the article would have been in the #5 spot, but with the penalty it never made it back onto the front page (positions 1-30). The lower green line shows the raw score of this article. (11/26: I'm told that the penalty was because the "voting ring detection" triggered erroneously.)
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The Z-80's 16-bit increment/decrement circuit reverse engineered
The 8-bit Z-80 processor was very popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, powering many personal computers such as the Osborne 1, TRS-80, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum. It has a 16-bit incrementer/decrementer that efficiently updates the program counter and stack pointer, as well as supporting several 16-bit instructions and memory refresh. By reverse engineering detailed die photographs of the Z-80, we can see exactly how this increment/decrement circuit works and discover the interesting optimizations it uses for efficiency.
The Z-80 microprocessor die, showing the main components of the chip.
The increment/decrement circuit in the lower left corner of the chip photograph above. This circuit takes up a significant amount of space on the chip, illustrating its complexity. It is located close to the register file, allowing it to access the registers directly.
The fundamental use for an incrementer is to step the program counter from instruction to instruction as the program executes. Since this happens at least once for every instruction, a fast incrementer is critical to the performance of the chip. For this reason, the incrementer/decrementer is positioned close to the address pins (along the left and bottom of the photograph above). A second key use is to decrement the stack pointer as data is pushed to the stack, and increment the stack pointer as data is popped from the stack. (This may seem backwards, but the stack grows downwards so it is decremented as data is pushed to the stack.)
The incrementer/decrementer in the Z-80 is also used for a variety of other instructions. For example, the INC and DEC instructions allow 16-bit register pairs to be incremented and decremented. The Z-80 includes powerful block copy and compare instructions (LDIR, LDDR, CPIR, CPDR) that can process up to 64K bytes with a single instruction. These instructions use the 16-bit BC register pair as a loop counter, and the decrementer updates this register pair to count the iterations.
One of the innovative features of the Z-80 is that it includes a DRAM refresh feature. Because Dynamic RAM (DRAM) stores data in capacitors instead of flip flops, the data will drain away if not accessed and refreshed every few milliseconds. Early microcomputer memory boards required special refresh hardware to periodically step through the address space and refresh memory. The incrementer is used to update the address in the refresh register R on each instruction. (Current systems still require memory refresh, but it is handled by the DDR memory modules and memory controller).
The architecture diagram below provides a simplified view of how the incrementer/decrementer works with the rest of the Z-80. The incrementer is closely associated with the 16-bit address bus. The data bus, on the other hand, is only 8 bits wide. Many of the registers are 8 bits, but can be paired together as 16-bit registers (BC, DE, HL).
A 16-bit latch feeds into the incrementer. This is needed since if a value were read from the PC, incremented, and written back to the PC at the same time a loop would occur. By latching the value, the read and write are done in separate cycles, avoiding instability. On the chip, the latch is between the incrementer and the register file.
The program counter and refresh register are separated from the rest of the registers and coupled closely to the incrementer. This allows the incrementer to be used in parallel with the rest of the Z-80. In particular, for each instruction fetch, the program counter (PC) is written to the address bus and incremented. Then the refresh address is written to the address bus for the refresh cycle, and the R register is incremented. (Note that the interrupt vector register I is in the same register pair as the R register. This explains why the I value is also written to the address bus during refresh.)
This diagram shows how the incrementer/decrementer is used in the Z-80 microprocessor.
One of the interesting features of the Z-80 is a limited form of pipelining: fetch/execute overlap. Usually, the Z-80 fetches an instruction before the previous instruction has finished executing. The architecture above shows how this is possible. Because the PC and R registers are separated from the other registers, the other registers and ALU can continue to operate during the fetch and refresh steps.
The other registers are not entirely separated from the incrementer/decrementer, though. The stack pointer and other registers can communicate via the bus with the incrementer/decrementer when needed. Pass transistors allow this bus connection to be made as needed.
How a simple incrementer/decrementer works
To understand the circuit, it helps to start with a simple incrementer. If you've studied digital circuits, you've probably seen how two bits can be added with a half-adder, and several half-adders can be chained together to implement a simple multi-bit increment circuit.
The circuit below shows a half-adder, which can increment a single bit. The sum of two bits is computed by XOR, and if both bits are 1, there is a carry.
A simple half-adder that can be used to build an incrementer.
Chaining together 16 of these half-adder circuits creates a 16-bit incrementer. Each carry-out is connected to the carry-in of the next bit. A 1 value is fed into the initial carry-in to start the incrementing.
This circuit can be converted to a decrement circuit by renaming the carry signal as a borrow signal. If a bit is 0 and borrow is 1, then there must be a borrow from the next higher bit. (This is similar to grade-school decimal subtraction: 101000 - 1 = 100999 in decimal, since you keep borrowing until you hit a nonzero digit.) When decrementing, a 0 bit potentially causes a borrow, the opposite of incrementing, where a 1 bit potentially causes a carry.
The incrementer and decrementer can be combined into a single circuit by adding one more gate. When computing the carry/borrow for decrementing, each bit is flipped. This is accomplished by using an XOR gate with the decrement condition as an input. If decrement is 1, the input bit is flipped. To increment, the decrement input is set to 0 and the bit passes through the XOR gate unchanged.
A half-adder / subtractor that can be used to build an incrementer/decrementer.
Repeating the above circuit 16 times creates a 16-bit incrementer/decrementer.
Ripple carry: the problem and solutions
While the circuits above are simple, they have a big problem: they are slow. These circuits use what is called "ripple carry", since the carry value ripples through the circuit bit by bit. The consequence is each bit can't be computed until the carry/borrow is available from the previous bit. This propagation delay limits the clock speed of the system, since the final result isn't available until the carry has made it way through the entire circuit. For a 16-bit counter, this delay is significant.
Carry skip
The Z-80 uses two techniques to avoid ripple carry and speed up the incrementer. First, it uses a technique called carry-skip to compute the result and carry for two bits at a time, reducing the propagation delay.
The circuit diagram below shows how two bits at a time can be computed. Both carry values are computed in parallel, rather than the second carry depending on the first. If both input bits are 1 and there is a carry in, then there is a carry from the left bit. By computing this directly, the propagation delay is reduced.
A circuit to increment or decrement two bits at once.
Due to the MOS gates used in the Z-80, NOR and XNOR gates are more practical than AND and XOR gates, so instead of the carry skip circuit above, the similar circuit below is used in the Z-80. The output bits are inverted, but this is not a problem because many of the Z-80's internal buses are inverted. (The Z-80 uses an interesting pass-transistor XNOR gate, described here. The circuit below performs increment/decrement on two bits, and is repeated six times in the Z-80. To simplify the final schematic, the circuit in the dotted box will simply be shown as a box labeled "2-bit inc/dec".
The circuit used in the Z-80 to increment or decrement two bits.
Carry-lookahead
The second technique used by the Z-80 to avoid the ripple carry delay is carry lookahead, which computes some of the carry values directly from the inputs without waiting on the previous carries. If a sequence of bits is all 1's, there will be a carry from the sequence when it is incremented. Conversely, if there is a 0 anywhere in the sequence, any intermediate carry will be "extinguished". (Similarly, all 0's causes a borrow when decrementing.) By feeding the bits into an AND gate, a sequence of all 1's can be detected, and the carry immediately generated. (The Z-80 uses the inverted bits and a NOR gate, but the idea is the same.)
In the Z-80 three lookahead carries are computed. The carry from the lowest 7 bits is computed directly. If these bits are all 1, and there is a carry-in, then there will be a carry out. The second carry lookahead checks bits 7 through 11 in parallel. The third carry lookahead checks bits 12 through 14 in parallel. Thus, the last bit of the result (bit 15) depends on three carry lookahead steps, rather than 15 ripple steps. This reduces the time for the incrementer to complete.
For more information on carry optimization, see this or this discussion of adders.
The Z-80's increment/decrement circuit
The schematic below shows the actual circuit used in the Z-80 to implement the 16-bit incrementer/decrementer, as determined by reverse engineering the silicon. It uses six of the 2-bit inc/dec blocks described earlier in combination with the three carry-lookahead gates.
In the top half of the schematic, the seven low-order bits are incremented/decremented using the circuit block discussed above. In parallel, the carry/borrow from these bits is computed by the large NOR gate on the left.
Bits 7 through 11 are computed using the carry lookahead value, allowing them to be computed without waiting on the low-order bits. In parallel, the carry/borrow out of these bits is computed by the large NOR gate in the middle, and used to compute bits 12 through 14. The last carry lookahead value is computed at the left and used to compute bit 15. Note that the number of carry blocks decreases as the number of carry lookahead gates increases. For example, output 6 depends on three inc/dec blocks and no carry lookahead gates, while output 14 depends on one inc/dec block and two carry lookahead gates. If the inc/dec blocks and carry lookahead gates require approximately the same time, then the output bits will be ready at approximately the same time.
Schematic of the incrementer/decrementer circuit in the Z-80 microprocessor.
The image below shows what the incrementer/decrementer looks like physically, zooming in on the die photograph at the top of the article. The layout on the chip is slightly different from the schematic above. On the chip, the bits are arranged vertically with the low-order bit on top and the high-order bit on the bottom.
The image is a composite: the upper half is from the Z-80 die photograph, while the lower half shows the chip layers as tediously redrawn by the Visual 6502 team for analysis. You can see 8 horizontal "slices" of circuitry from top to bottom, since the bits are processed two at a time. The vertical metal wires are most visible (white in the photograph, blue in the layer drawing). These wires provide power, ground, control signals, and collect the lookahead carry from multiple bits. The polysilicon wires are reddish-orange in the layer diagram, while the diffused silicon is green. Transistors result where the two cross. If you look closely, you can see diagonal orange polysilicon wires about halfway across; these connect the carry-out from one bit to carry-in of the next.
The increment/decrement circuit in the Z-80 microprocessor. Top is the die photograph. Bottom is the layer drawing.
Incrementing the refresh register
The refresh register R and interrupt vector I form a 16-bit pair. The refresh register gets incremented on every memory refresh cycle, but why doesn't the I register get incremented too? This would be a big problem since the value in the I register would get corrupted. The answer is the refresh input into the first carry lookahead gate in the schematic. During a refresh operation, a 1 value is fed into the gate here. This forces the carry to 0, stopping the increment at bit 6, leaving the I register unchanged (along with the top bit of the R register).
You might wonder why only 7 bits of the 8-bit refresh register get incremented. The explanation is that dynamic RAM chips store values in a square matrix. For refresh, only the row address needs to be updated, and all memory values in that row will be refreshed at once. When the Z-80 was introduced, 16K memory chips were popular. Since they held 2^14 bits, they had 7 row address bits and 7 column address bits. Thus, a 7 bit refresh value matched their need. Unfortunately, this rapidly became obsolete with the introduction of 64K memory chips that required 8 refresh bits. [Edit: it's a bit more complicated and depends on the specific chips. See the comments.] Some later chips based on the Z-80, such as the NSC800 had an 8-bit refresh to support these chips.
The non-increment feature
One unexpected feature of the Z-80's incrementer is that it can pass the value through unchanged. If the carry-in to the incrementer/decrementer is set to 0, no action will take place. This seems pointless, but it actually useful since it allows a 16-bit value to be latched and then read back unchanged. In effect, this provides a 16-bit temporary register. The Z-80 uses this action for EX (SP), HL, LD SP, HL, and the associated IX and IY versions. For the LD SP, HL, first HL is loaded into the incrementer latch. Then the unincremented value is stored in the SP register.
The EX (SP), HL is more complex, but uses the latch in a similar way. First the values at (SP+1) and (SP) are read into the WZ temporary register. Next the HL value is written to memory. Finally, WZ is loaded into the incrementer latch and then stored in HL.
You might wonder why values aren't copied between two registers directly. This is due to the structure of the register cells: they do not have separate load and store lines. Instead when a register is connected to the internal register bus, it will be overwritten if another value is on the bus, and otherwise it can be read. Even a simple register-to-register copy such as LD A,B cannot happen directly, but copy the data via the ALU. Since the Z-80's ALU is 4 bits wide, copying a 16-bit value would take at least 4 cycles and be slow. Thus, copying a 16-bit value via the incrementer latch is faster than using the WZ temporary registers.
One timing consequence of using the incrementer latch for 16-bit register-to-register transfers is that it cannot be overlapped with the instruction fetch. Many Z-80 instructions are pipelined and don't finish until several cycles into the next instruction, since register and ALU operations can take place while the Z-80 is fetching the next instruction from memory. However, the PC uses the incrementer during instruction fetch to advance to the next instruction. Thus, any transfer using the incrementer latch must finish before the next instruction starts.
The 0x0001 detector
Another unexpected feature of the incrementer/decrementer is it has a 16-input gate to test if the input is 0x0001 (not shown on the schematic). Why check for 1 and not zero? This circuit is used for the block transfer and search instructions mentioned earlier (LDIR, LDDR, CPIR, CPDR). These operations repeat a transfer or compare multiple times, decrementing the BC register until it reaches zero. But instead of checking for 0 after the decrement, the Z-80 checks if BC register is 1 before the decrement; this works out the same, but gives the Z-80 more time to detect the end of the loop and wrap up instruction execution.
No flags
Unlike the ALU, the incrementer/decrementer doesn't compute parity, negative, carry, or zero values. This is why the 16-bit increment/decrement instructions don't update the status flags.
Comparison with the 6502 and 8085
The 6502 has a 16-bit incrementer, but it is part of the program counter circuit. The 6502 only provides an incrementer, not a decrementer, as the PC doesn't need to be decremented. The other registers are 8 bits, so they don't need a 16-bit incrementer, but use the ALU to be incremented or decremented. (See the 6502 architecture diagram.) The 6502's incrementer uses a couple tricks for efficiency. It uses carry lookahead: the carry from the lowest 8 bits is computed in parallel, as is the carry from the next 4 bits. Alternating bits use a slightly different circuit to avoid inverters in the carry path, slightly reducing the propagation delay.
I've examined the 8085's register file and incrementer in detail. The incrementer/decrementer is implemented by a chain of half-adders with ripple carry. The 8085 has controls to select increment or decrement, similar to the Z-80. The 8085 also includes a feature to increment by two, which speeds up conditional jumps. As in the 6502, an optimization in the 8085 is that alternating bits are implemented with different circuits and the carry out of even bits is inverted. This avoids the inverters that would otherwise be needed to flip the carry back to its regular state. The 8085 uses the carry out from the incrementer to compute the undocumented K flag value.
Looking at the actual circuit for the incrementer/decrementer in the Z-80 shows the performance optimizations in a real chip, compared to a simple incrementer. The 6502 and 8085 also optimize this circuit, but in different ways. In addition, examining the circuitry sheds light on how some operations are implemented in the Z-80, as well as the way memory refresh was handled.
Credits: This couldn't have been done without the Visual 6502 team especially Pavel Zima, Chris Smith, Ed Spittles, Phil Mainwaring, and Julien Oster.
Labels: 6502, 8085, electronics, reverse-engineering, Z-80
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“Discussing a malfunctioning marriage is depressing and time-consuming,” Rosamund Pike’s Louise tells her husband, Tom (Chris O’Dowd), late in Sundance’s excellent and experimental new series State of the Union. The show, reuniting the High Fidelity team of writer Nick Hornby and director Stephen Frears, aims to prove her wrong on both counts.
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(*) Because the structure and format are relatively novel, Sundance is offering a couple of ways to consume the series. Starting tonight at 10, one episode will air per weeknight through May 17th. The Sundance Now digital subscription service, meanwhile, offers two episodes a day starting today at 5 p.m. I binged the whole season in a day and still enjoyed it that way, but it feels built to play out in a slightly less compressed time period.
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O’Dowd recently starred in the movie adaptation of Hornby’s Juliet, Naked, so it’s no surprise that he does so well in another turn as a well-meaning man-child with a lot of thoughts about music. Pike’s a treat playing more against her usual steely type — strikingly funny when the moment calls for it, but also appealingly vulnerable in the moments where the marriage seems to be edging towards a cliff. Though Hornby made his name back in the day with his portraits of men with Peter Pan complexes, he’s become very good at writing women. He and Frears effectively keep the scales balanced in terms of who’s getting laughs and who’s most deserving of sympathy in a given moment.
This spring has seen several promising shows that take their structural cues from web series, including Netflix’s Special and I Think You Should Leave. With the talent on hand in front of and behind the camera, this series easily could have gotten away with something closer to the In Treatment model, where Tom and Louise argue for close to a half-hour each time. But in a TV landscape where episodes and seasons can overstay their welcome, State of the Union turns out to be the perfect length.
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HENDRIX, JIMI -EXPERIENCE- - ARE YOU EXPERIENCED (2LP)
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Label: LEGACY
Catalog no.: 888750134501
The 2015 reissue of this legendary title. 'Are You Experienced' is the first studio album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Released in 1967, the LP was an immediate critical and commercial success, and it is widely regarded as one of the greatest debuts in the history of rock music. The album features Jimi Hendrix's innovative approach to songwriting and electric guitar playing which soon established a new direction in psychedelic and hard rock music.
Also available: (NL) ARE YOU EXPERIENCED (UK SLEEVE) (LP), (NL) ARE YOU EXPERIENCED (US SLEEVE) (LP).
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(Dakota Smith)
Videos Capture a Rare Lightning Storm Unfolding in Hurricane Dorian's Swirling Vortex
CARLY CASSELLA
Hurricane Dorian has been unleashing an impressive lightning storm as it continues on its tragically destructive way. Looping together satellite images from the end of August, meteorologist Dakota Smith has put together a spectacular show of flashing lights within and around the storm's swirling eye.
"I created the loop mainly to visualise how incredible hurricanes are," Smith, who works at at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research, told ScienceAlert.
"The new satellite imagery we can get our hands on is incredible."
Hurricane Dorian putting on a lightning show tonight.
Spectacular imagery. pic.twitter.com/cdrs22PZqe
— Dakota Smith (@weatherdak) August 30, 2019
Not only do Smith's videos depict the storm's violent lights show, but they also indicate potentially brewing trouble. A number of flashes in Dorian's inner core, caught by satellites in the last days of August, suggested the worst was yet to come.
Lightning flashes during a tropical cyclone aren't exactly rare, but they usually strike quite infrequently and are generally confined to the periphery. To see them popping up regularly in the eyewall of Dorian is therefore an ominous indication.
"Lightning in the eyewall does normally signify deep convection," Smith explained to ScienceAlert. "This usually means the storm is maintaining or increasing in strength."
Hurricanes are the most deadly storms on Earth, and recent research indicates that lightning activity tends to increase right before one of these storms intensifies.
Several observations over the years have revealed that when a hurricane is growing rapidly, it can produce abundant lightning activity in its very centre.
Take a look at all that lightning! The Geostationary Lightning Mapper aboard NOAA's #GOESEast captured this view of all the lightning associated with #HurricaneDorian2019 in the morning hours of Aug. 30, 2019. Follow the storm's path here: https://t.co/raWlm8629m pic.twitter.com/qxOMNmzXIq
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Because the eye of a tropical hurricane or cyclone is warmer than the air that lies over the ocean, this creates weaker updrafts in the middle of the storm. According to NOAA, this means the inner core contains less super-cooled water, which is what provides the necessary electrical charge for a thunderstorm.
But when convection suddenly changes, creating small bursts in the centre of the storm, electrical currents can run amock.
As a result, lightning flashes are thought to be a useful tool for forecasting hurricanes. While scientists are still working out exactly what these flashes can tell us, from the little we know so far, when lightning shows up in the eye of a hurricane, it's not something to ignore.
"Generally there's not a lot of lightning in the hurricane eyewall region," explained atmospheric scientist Richard Blakeslee on the NASA website.
"So when people detect a lot of lightning in a hurricane, they perk up - they say, okay, something's happening."
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After reaching a peak on Sunday, the storm is now classified as a Category 4 'major' hurricane, which means it has the power to rip roofs off houses and uproot trees with its 233 km/h winds (145 mph).
Dorian is estimated to be the second-most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Catherine: Full Body’s QoL Improvements Distills The Block-Climbing Gameplay For A Larger Audience
By Alistair Wong August 30, 2019
Catherine: Full Body might have a new heroine, a new route, new stages, and is releasing for new platforms, but what probably stood out and appealed to me most in my playthroughs of the game were the various improvements made to the core gameplay of block climbing, and how it has made it easier for players to practice and experiment with trial and error, and experience the rest of the story.
From the beginning of the game, there is a new Safety mode difficulty available, which goes several steps beyond Easy without changing the layout of the puzzles to be less challenging. While Easy makes it so that the blocks below you won’t fall (although you’ll still be chased by bosses), in Safety, you have traps disabled, and it becomes impossible to get a Game Over at all.
That said, even on other difficulties like Normal (my main difficulty), other helpful QoL improvements from Catherine on PlayStation 3 like an easily viewable glowing line that shows where you’re able to to go to when hanging off an edge, stood out. Some of the mechanics have changed as well, including how there isn’t a life system at all. Instead, grabbing pillows in Catherine: Full Body increases the amount of Undo’s you have from a base 3 Undo’s. While this meant I wasn’t able to use Undo’s as much as in the PS3 version, at the same time I liked the change as it made me more careful about when to consider using Undo’s. One too many careless moves in a row, and I would accidentally cut off my chance at survival by pulling off more bad moves than the Undo’s could reverse. It adds to the tension, and also inadvertently added to the sense of danger the falling blocks gave me.
Complimenting this new method of Undo’s and lives is the Auto-Undo feature, where you are sent back to before your last move before any type of death, as long as you have Undo’s remaining. The PS3 version and this version aren’t known for having the most fluid controls, and accidental slips of the buttons are bound to happen, so it’s good that I wasn’t sent back to the checkpoint for silly mistakes that only lower morale when they occur.
The easier difficulties offer an Auto-Play button that might seem a bit too patronizing except for those only here to see the story and no more than that, but even this feature found its use with the Retry Assist feature. Essentially, if you get a game over, the game will start you on Retry Assist, and auto-climb your way up to where you fell, meaning you’re free to focus on challenging what’s ahead instead of treading old ground. That said, it’s cancellable at any time, so I’d let it take me up around halfway, then do the rest myself.
The gameplay in Catherine has always been about getting through the stressful stages in order to return to the slow life of languishing with your pals and the patrons at the Stray Sheep bar, so it’s unsurprising that Atlus added lots of QoL features that didn’t change up the puzzles, but made the experience itself more enjoyable. Catherine: Full Body offers a surprisingly large amount of freedom in ways like this, and to absolutely nobody’s surprise, ‘freedom’ is one of this game’s keywords.
Catherine: Full Body will be released on the PlayStation 4 on September 3, 2019 in North America and Europe. The Persona 5 Character Joker and Phantom Thieves Commentary Set will be sold separately after launch. It is immediately available on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Japan.
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Three price points for Halo 3
By Siliconera Staff March 16, 2007
Limited edition versions of games are all becoming more and more common, but Halo 3’s ultimate edition is quite possibly the most expensive limited edition North America is privy too. For $129.99 (estimated retail price) or equal to a Nintendo DS Lite, the Halo 3 legendary edition comes bundled with a Spartan helmet, a handful of Halo universe featurettes, a home theater audio-visual calibration tool, storyboard samples and of course the game. The less expensive ultimate edition has the first disc in the legendary edition’s collection which has the making of Halo 3 documentary and the home theater calibration tool plus it has a book of Halo fan fiction. Finally the third “budget” version of Halo 3 retails for $59.99, which is the game with none of the fancy extras. Which version suits you?
Edit: The eagle eyed CAG community noticed that Best Buy is selling pre orders of the limited edition for $30 cheaper for $99.99. Plus you’re eligible to pick up 1600 MS points for $5 with the deal.
The Legendary Edition ($129.99 U.S. ERP*) will be released in limited quantities and arrive in a highly collectible Spartan helmet case that no hardcore “Halo” fan should be without, along with two bonus disks full of supplemental content. The first disk will provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage and videos, including a high-definition “Making of ‘Halo 3’” documentary showcasing the Bungie team and its effort to create the most anticipated title in the industry’s history; numerous high-definition featurettes documenting the creative design processes involved in developing the game; and even a look at some early game concepts and their evolution through the game’s development. The disk will also include an audio-visual calibration tool, never before seen on a video game and custom designed by the “Halo 3” graphics and audio team to make the most of fans’ high-definition home theaters, for the ultimate “Halo 3” and Xbox 360™ audio and video performance.
The second bonus disk, an exclusive to the Legendary Edition, will include completely remastered cinematic material from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2,” supplemented with developer commentaries, to provide a refresher course on the thrilling “Halo” story so far, and a featurette documenting a day in the life at Bungie. Exclusive content from the creative minds behind Machinima artists “Red vs. Blue” and “This Spartan Life” will also be included.
Finally, fans who purchase the Legendary Edition will receive an illuminating collection of original “Halo 3” storyboard art from artist Lee Wilson, depicting key moments and pivotal scenes from the epic cinematic production of “Halo.”
The Limited Edition ($69.99 U.S. ERP*) will also include a bounty of extras. Within a sleek metal collector’s case, gamers will also receive the first bonus disk found in the Legendary Edition, as well as a special “Halo” fiction and art book. A must-have for “Halo” collectors and a source of invaluable and exclusive information, the piece is an elaborate and compelling guide to the species and factions that inhabit the worlds of the “Halo” universe, with never-before-seen art and story elements that expand and illustrate the depth and breadth of the “Halo” fiction.
And for those who crave nothing more than the highly anticipated third chapter to one of the greatest gaming trilogies, the Standard Edition ($59.99 U.S. ERP*) will consist of the “Halo 3” game.
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Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell -- Review
Charlotte Wells does not date. After surviving a broken engagement, she’s taken a leave of absence from the social scene. So when her best friend and coworker, Jack, challenges her to get back in the game, she’s not so sure she’s ready to play. But ultimately, curiosity gets the best of her, and Charlotte accepts the daunting challenge: she will attempt to have fifty first dates in her effort to find “the one.” Unfortunately, she quickly realizes that the dating pool mostly holds clown fish as she goes on one lousy outing after another. Without a good man in sight as summer ends, Charlotte cuts her losses and sets her sights on a fun-filled trip to her cousin’s destination wedding in Brazil.
Brazil is a land of beautiful sights and delicious offerings—including Max, the charming brother of her cousin’s new husband. Max has all the makings of a Prince Charming in soccer cleats, and Charlotte’s happily ever after seems to be within reach. But love is a funny thing, and soon Charlotte finds herself wondering: could it be that her true love has been right in front of her all along?
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Michele Ashman Bell grew up in St. George, Utah. In fourth grade her teacher wrote on her report card that she had a tendency to daydream and would probably do well with creative writing. Her love for books and learning about people and places has helped her make her teacher's prediction come true. Michele is the author of many books and Christmas stories. She is married and is the mother of four children, and a grandma of one. Aside from supporting her children in all of their many activities, she loves to travel, do research for her books and eat chocolate.
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Michele Ashman Bell has written a funny, delightful, and sweet contemporary romance story in her novel Wish Me Love. It deals with the insecurities of first dates, dating, and eventually falling in love. And finding that love in the place you least expect it. The story follows the dating life of Charlotte Wells and the challenge she accepts from her co-worker and friend to go on 50 first dates. Which nauseates and stresses her out. The story is light, sweet, funny, and romantic. Readers of contemporary romance will thoroughly enjoy and definitely get a good giggle out of this book!!
Genre: contemporary, romance, LDS
A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line!
Today I am going to post a line from
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My first line:
Early Spring, 1913
Hope Irvine clutched a handful of leaflets and picked her way toward the rear of the swaying train.
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You are Loved by Kathryn Jenkins Gordon -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
In the tumultuous journey of mortality, trials can seem both overwhelming and isolating. But it is in the darkest of moments that the light of Christ shines brightest, beckoning you to turn to Him. With words of reassurance, author Kathryn Jenkins Gordon acknowledges that tough times will surely come—but as you walk through hardships hand in hand with the Lord, there is hope for the future and opportunity for personal growth.
Through discussion of sacred scripture and the inspired words of Church leaders, this volume addresses topics ranging from embracing the Atonement to believing your prayers will be answered to applying the miracle of forgiveness in your life. It is impossible to foresee what storms will come, but amid the uncertainty, some things are sure: you are known, you are never alone, and you are loved.
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Kathryn Jenkins Gordon is the managing editor at Covenant Communications. She is a writer and editor who has worked for forty-three years in corporate and internal communications.
The perfect book to remind women that “When life gets hard, remember you are loved!” This new inspirational LDS faith based book by Kathryn Jenkins Gordon is truly a reminder and motivator for women. It reminds women that their Father in Heaven is there for them. Always. No matter what. Through the good times and the bad. The easy and the hard. Through the adversity and mistakes. He is there for them and loves them. This is beautiful and inspiring book that women, especially struggling women will benefit from. But really, there are points and gospel topics that are mentioned that will inspire us all.
Genre: non-fiction, inspirational, LDS
A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Banned Books Week : Celebrating the Freedom to Read, Sept. 24 - 30, 2017 + Giveaway
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Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Sarah Spicer took this saying to heart, at least where love was concerned. She had given up any hope in ever finding a decent man. She was convinced they had only one thing on their minds and were untrustworthy and unfit for relationships. This was exactly why she had a strict no-dating policy.
That was before she met Collin Ross. He was handsome, successful, and possessed a refined confidence that any woman would have adored. Well, any woman except for Sarah. Her indifference toward his charms made gaining her affection difficult. But patience is a virtue, and Collin was determined to prove that if there was a man worthy of winning her heart, he was the one.
Two worlds collide when the circus comes to Victorian-era Virginia.
Raised amid the fame and mystique of the Big Top, Charlie Lionheart holds the audience in the palm of his hand. But while his act captivates thousands, it’s away from the spotlight where his true heart lies. Here he humbly cares for his pride of lions as if they were his brothers, a skill of bravery and strength that has prepared him for his most challenging feat yet—freeing an orphaned infant from the dark bondage of a sideshow. A trade so costly, it requires his life in exchange for hers, leaving him tarnished by the price of that choice.
As the circus tents are raised on the outskirts of Roanoke, nurse Ella Beckley arrives to tend to this Gypsy girl. All under the watchful eye of a guardian who not only bears a striking resemblance to the child, but who protects the baby with a love that wraps around Ella’s own tragic past, awakening a hope that goodness may yet reign. When their forbidden friendship deepens, Charlie dares to ask for her heart, bringing her behind the curtain of his secret world to reveal the sacrifice that gave hope to one little girl—boldly showing Ella that while her tattered faith is deeply scarred, the only marks that need be permanent are his own.
Just then a child in the row behind Ella cried out, “Look, Mama!”
Charlie, dressed in his center ring finery, strode into the arena, as strong and strapping as ever. Face powdered and painted with two jagged teardrops under his eyes, he walked with stoic authority, tall boots forging a fresh trail straight toward his audience. Ella didn’t know a single man could hush a packed house with no words, but…then there was Charlie Lionheart.
The one room schoolhouse isn’t big enough to hold thirty-four students, let alone the egos of two teachers. He can’t afford to lose the position, and she refuses to lose her heart.
Humiliated after her broken engagement, Claire Montgomery flees her comfortable life in San Francisco for a teaching position in Pine Creek, Washington, a dot of a town nestled in the rugged Cascade Mountains. She’s determined to succeed—for once in her life—only to discover, upon her arrival, that success will have to be won. Thanks to a school board error, two teachers have been hired.
When scandal forces professor Barrett Clarke from his position, he returns to Pine Creek where his uncle, chairman of the school board, sets forth an irresistible offer: teach one year in return for ranchland. For this would-be rancher, nothing is more tempting than resurrecting his childhood dream, and nothing can deter him from earning that land.
Except perhaps Claire Montgomery. Losing the battle for the classroom means losing the ranchland, but winning may mean losing Claire’s heart.
As WWII ration cards and battle scars become commonplace across America, it seems to Evelyn that even love is rationed out. When she finds a message from her late husband tucked inside a music box, Jim’s words have the power to change her life: Don't die with me.Words written out of love, long-lost but never forgotten.
Grief stricken, Evelyn is unsure of how to honor his request, but she finds the courage to keep on living. Jim’s note urges her to give the music box away to unlock the secret within, and although it breaks her heart again, Evelyn trades the music box for a cradle to hold her infant son. Thus begins the decades-long journey of the music box, mending broken hearts, reuniting lost loves, and giving people the courage to heal themselves along the way. This romance crosses battlefields and time as the music box touches the lives of two soldiers, a broken father, a crippled child, a struggling farmer, and a woman once called the soldier's bride.
Thirteen years ago, Natalie lost a part of herself when her twin sister died. Will traveling back to the family winery finally put the memory to rest, or will it completely destroy her?
When Natalie Mitchell learns her beloved grandfather has had a heart attack, she’s forced to return to their family-owned winery in Sonoma, something she never intended to do. She’s avoided her grandparents’ sprawling home and all its memories since the summer her sister died—the awful summer Natalie’s nightmares began. But the winery is failing, and Natalie’s father wants her to shut it down. As the majority shareholder, she has the power to do so.
And Natalie never says no to her father.
Tanner Collins, the vintner on Maoilios, is trying to salvage a bad season and put the Mitchell family’s winery back in business. When Natalie shows up, Tanner sees his future about to be crushed. He knows Natalie intends to close the gates, and he's determined to convince her otherwise. But the Natalie he remembers from childhood is long gone, and he’s not so sure he likes the woman she’s become. Still, the haunted look she wears hints at secrets he wants to unearth. He soon discovers that on the night her sister died, the real Natalie died too. And Tanner must do whatever it takes to resurrect her. But finding freedom from the past means facing it. For both of them.
Sometimes the dream you never planned for is the one you can’t live without.
Six years after a painful divorce, Josh Conrad is happy traveling the world as a photographer. When he arrives in Portugal, he plans to complete the assignment as quickly as possible. What he doesn’t plan for is Sofia, the girl he baptized eleven years earlier on an LDS mission, and soon he’s making excuses to prolong his trip.
Sofia Monteiro leads a structured life in Braga, Portugal, teaching high school by day and caring for her mother by night. After she reconnects with Josh through mutual friends, the memory of a failed relationship and her new graduate program are enough reasons to stay away from him.
As they collaborate on a project, Josh is wary of repeating his old mistakes and Sofia hesitates to spend time with an American who’s only passing through.
Can two people with wounded hearts bring themselves to trust their dreams to each other?
This is a clean and wholesome contemporary LDS romance set in Portugal.
She’s about to lose her home. He never wanted to see his again. And a stalker is staking a claim . . .
Washington, 1892
Mary Smith was never one to back down from a challenge. Her father’s health may be failing, but their dairy farm was her mother’s dream, and Mary will do whatever it takes to keep her father from selling it—even if it means sneaking off to the next town to earn money by playing the piano in a questionable establishment. No one seems to understand why home is so important to her, least of all her childhood nemesis who’s just wandered back into town.
When injured Texas Ranger Luke Thomas is forced to return to Pine Creek, Washington, he’s hailed as a hero and thrust into the town’s first race for sheriff. But no one knows the secret he carried to Texas, nor the secret he’s brought home. Setting his perfect aim on returning south, he refuses to get tied down by the town’s admiration, his brother’s disapproval, or the spirited, hardworking dairy girl who’s less annoying than he remembers.
But strange things are happening at the Smith dairy and in Pine Creek, and Luke’s instincts tell him Mary is in far more trouble than she realizes. One thing is certain: “home” is about to get more complicated for them both.
Full of wit and romantic tension, this Christian historical love story sets forth the true meaning of coming home.
Set in eighteenth century Scotland, this fast paced historical romance sweeps the reader into a world of suspense, intrigue, murder, vengeance, and a love strong enough to conquer Brierley and all it stands for.
Haunted by secrets and questions about his birth, Gavin leaves Brierley, returning years later to confront the lies of the past.
To Anya Ross, Brierley is like the fairy tale castle of her dreams. But when her great uncle is murdered, and the remnants of the MacBrier family torment her at every turn, her dream turns into a nightmare.
Anya and Gavin are drawn together by the bond of a mottled past they share. But this bond becomes a wedge that threatens to drive them apart as sinister forces confront them at every turn.
Only Gavin holds the key to undoing an evil he doesn't even understand. The key that can free Anya and himself from the chains of fear and hatred.
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RITA Award winner, Romance with Religious or Spiritual Elements.
Former bad girl Katie Stone can feel the weight of her reputation settle over her as she drives home for the first time in years. Feeling deeply guilty about her past mistakes, Katie wants to do the right thing for once. But the small town where she grew up is not nearly as forgiving as she’d hoped. Despite it all, she’s determined to help her parents cope with her mother’s recent illness, and Katie finds a surprise ally in the man next door.
Asher Powell never minded being the son of a small-town pastor until a recent breakup leaves him wounded by lifelong members of his church. He remembers his new neighbor as a mean-spirited high school troublemaker, but he senses that her newfound faith and desire for forgiveness are sincere.
Through an unexpected friendship, two people from different worlds find peace, hope, and a second chance they never dreamed was possible.
One Woman. Two Men.
One stirs her pulse and the other her faith.
But who will win her heart?
Marceline Murphy is a gentle beauty with a well-founded aversion to rogues. But when two of Boston's most notorious pursue her, she encounters a tug-of-war of the heart she isn’t expecting. Sam O’Rourke is the childhood hero she’s pined for, the brother of her best friend and a member of the large, boisterous family to which she longs to be a part. So when his best friend Patrick O’Connor joins in pursuit of her affections, the choice seems all too clear. Sam is from a family of faith and Patrick is not, two rogues whose wild ways clash head-on with Marcy’s—both in her faith and in her heart.
While overseeing the Christmas play fundraiser for the St. Mary’s parish soup kitchen—A Light in the Window—Marcy not only wrestles with her attraction to both men, but with her concern for their spiritual welfare. The play is based on the Irish custom of placing a candle in the window on Christmas Eve to welcome the Holy Family, and for Marcy, its message becomes deeply personal. Her grandmother Mima cautions her to guard her heart for the type of man who will respond to the "light in the window," meaning the message of Christ in her heart. But when disaster strikes during the play, Marcy is destined to discover the truth of the play’s message first-hand when it becomes clear that although two men have professed their undying love, only one has truly responded to “the light in the window.”
Ballerina Ana Brassfield has her path to the stage of the Met in New York and her future with fiancé Peter Engberg all figured out—until her first love, renowned German dancer Claus Gert, shows up in Georgia to dance with her and win her back. Claus kisses her after a rehearsal, a kiss Peter witnesses from the darkened audience. Convinced a kiss between Claus and Ana is more than a one-time mistake, Peter breaks off his engagement with Ana. Rejected by Peter, and knowing Claus is dancing at the Met soon, Ana decides to repave her path to her dream. With her 2002 Thunderbird and Baryshnikov, an old dog crippled by arthritis, she moves to Germany to be with Claus. But the ghost of his late wife, Ana’s own memories of Peter, and the pressure of earning a spot in a large ballet company prove to be a high price for a shot at success.
When Livy O’Brien spies a young boy jostling a man walking along the boardwalk, she recognizes the act for what it is. After all, she used to be known as Light-fingered Livy. But that was before she put her past behind her and moved to the growing town of Chestnut, Illinois, where she’s helping to run an orphanage. Now she’ll do almost anything to protect the street kids like herself.
Sheriff’s deputy Jake Russell had no idea what he was in for when he ran into Livy—literally—while chasing down a pickpocket. With a rash of robberies and a growing number of street kids in town—as well as a loan on the family farm that needs to be paid off—Jake doesn’t have time to pursue a girl. Still, he can't seem to get Livy out of his mind. He wants to get to know her better . . . but Livy isn’t willing to trust any man, especially not a lawman.
Tackle Your TBR Read-a-thon 2017 with Wishful Endings Wrap-Up
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Wrap-up linky HERE.
My Read-a-thon Goals:
1)To listen to/finish listening to A Season to Love & A New Shade of Summer by Nicole Deese.
2)Choose a new audio book to listen to.
3)Finish reading Dating the It Guy by Kristen Lindsay Hager (e-book).
4)Read all three books in the The Amish of Summer Grove Series: Ties that Bind, Fraying at the Edge, & Gathering the Threads by Cindy Woodsmall (print).
5)Find another book on my TBR pile to begin.
My Completed Goals:
1)I listened to and wrote a review for A Season to Love by Nicole Deese. I am currently listening to A New Shad of Summer by Nicole Deese. I am currently on chapter 13 of 39.
2)I listened to and wrote a review for Love Remains by Sarah M. Eden.
3)I read some more in Dating the It Guy by Kristen Lindsay Hager (e-book), but did not finish it.
4)I am currenly about 1/3 of the way through Ties that Bind by Cindy Woodsmall (print).
5)I read and reviewed Still Waters by Lindsey P. Brackett. I began reading The Long Shadows of Summer by Robin E. Mason and wrote a short review (I still need to finish reading the book and write my complete review). I read and reviewed To Gain a Mommy by Tanya Eavenson.
I hosted a challenge HERE. But I did not participate in any challenges for this year's read-a-thon.
To Gain a Mommy by Tanya Eavenson -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
They had a plan, but will it work?Thirteen years ago, pediatrician Hope Michaels was the fool-hearted girl who came home from college to learn the man she loved was engaged to her twin. But now to move on with her life and accept a proposal of marriage, she must confront the one man who holds the key to the wounds of her past.Fire Captain Carl McGuire can put out any flame, except for the one Hope sparks within him. As she stirs up his life and heart, Carl knows some things never change. Even a past he’d rather keep hidden.
When a new neighbor moves in across the street who would be a perfect fit for their family, Mary and Brody form a plan to bring their dad and Hope together. But how will it work if Hope keeps pushing him away?
Tanya Eavenson is a bestselling and an award-winning inspirational romance author. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. Her favorite pastime is grabbing a cup of coffee, eating chocolate, and reading a good book.
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Guest Post from Tanya Eavenson
I’d like to thank Celebrate Lit for featuring my first novella in my Gaining Love Series, To Gain a Mommy, for this tour. I’m looking forward to visiting with you along the way!
Recently I was asked to share what inspired me to write To Gain a Mommy. Believe it or not, my inspiration came from a prayer.
Last year my employer offered me a great promotion, but the catch was I’d have little time to spend with my family. So I prayed, asking God for direction for my family, my job, and my writing.
God knows us so well. He knew I had a desire to work with other authors and to write my first novella. He also knew that without a push, I wouldn’t do it.
It all began with a simple post on my Facebook timeline. Another writer posted that she had messaged me but wanted to let me know since FB has a couple of message boxes (I had no idea!). I clicked on my messages, and there it was—the extra message box, filled. As I read through the messages, I found one asking if I’d be interested in joining a novella boxed set. Right away I knew God had answered my prayer.
Needless to say, I didn’t take the position at work and joined the boxed set. Since then, To Gain a Mommy has become an international bestseller and has been a finalist in two contests. My Gaining Love series continues to grow, with the third novella, To Gain a Bodyguard, releasing in time for Christmas. Isn’t God good!
The Lord tells us to trust in Him and that if we do, He will direct our paths. It still amazes me how the Lord works behind the scenes in our lives to give us hope and a future.
Yes, God gives us hope. He gives us a future. This is why I named my heroine in To Gain a Mommy Hope. Romans 5:5 says, “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (NKJV). Although my heroine can’t see her future or what it might hold, she is reminded that God will not disappoint.
The Lord reminds us of the same in our own lives.
Gaining Love book one, To Gain a Mommy, by Tanya Eavenson is a cute and sweet short story. This story focuses on past mistakes, friendship, suffering of loved ones, families, forgiveness and romance. It is about overcoming past mistakes and pain and learning to forgive even when it is not easy. Readers will immediately fall in love with the story, as well as the delightful characters; and especially those adorable children. This is a charming and heartwarming story that will touch deep within and resonate with its readers and cause them to reflect on their own relationships.
Genre: contemporary, romance, inspirational, short story
Publisher: All Roads Publishing
A review copy of this book was provided by CelebrateLit. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
In honor of her tour, Tanya is giving away a grand prize package consisting of a $5 Amazon Card and pillow cover from Redbubble! Click HERE to enter!
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A Promise for Tomorrow by Michele Paige Holmes -- Cover Reveal
Coming November 2017, from Michele Paige Holmes, Amazon’s bestselling historical romance author and Whitney Award Winner, comes the Hearthfire Historical Romance, A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW, sequel to Yesterday's Promise.
Scottish Highlands, 1700s:
Barely two weeks have passed since Laird Collin MacDonald first darkened Katherine Mercer’s doorstep and married her. Marriage has hardly been what she expected, given their grueling and adventurous days of travel to the Scottish Highlands. Along with the discovery that Collin’s twin Ian would like to see her dead, Katie must now face her own clan, whose chief wants to kill Collin and take her to wife himself. All because Katie possesses the Campbell gift of sight, passed down through centuries of her ancestors.
With little more than faith in her grandfather’s vision and her unique bond with Collin to guide her, Katie steps bravely into an unknown future, where the glimpses afforded her may bring more danger than direction. When the misuse of her gift takes Collin from her side, she is left alone and vulnerable. Help arrives in the most unexpected form as Ian MacDonald makes good on his threat to attack the Campbells and Katie learns that the bond between brothers and love knows no bounds.
Other Hearthfire Romances:
LOVING HELEN
MARRYING CHRISTOPHER
TWELVE DAYS IN DECEMBER
YESTERDAY’S PROMISE (Scottish Historical)
A PROMISE FOR TOMORROW (Scottish Historical, coming Fall 2017)
HEARTHFIRE ROMANCE COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 (box set)
Michele Paige Holmes spent her childhood and youth in Arizona and northern California, often curled up with a good book instead of out enjoying the sunshine. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Elementary Education and found it an excellent major in which to indulge her love of children’s literature.
Her first novel, COUNTING STARS (Covenant Communications 2007), won the 2007 Whitney Award for best romance. The sequel, a romantic suspense titled, ALL THE STARS IN HEAVEN (Covenant 2009), was a Whitney finalist, as was her first historical romance, CAPTIVE HEART (Covenant 2011). MY LUCKY STARS (Covenant 2012) completed the Stars series.
In October 2014 Michele launched the Hearthfire historical romance line with the publication of SAVING GRACE (Mirror Press 2014). The companion novel, LOVING HELEN (Mirror Press 2015) was released in February 2015. A third book about this same family, MARRYING CHRISTOPHER, (Mirror Press 2015) was published in August 2015, with a Christmas novella, TWELVE DAYS IN DECEMBER (Mirror Press 2015) released in December.
The next Hearthfire historical romance will be published in early summer of 2016.In February 2016, Michele is launching the first book in the FOREVER AFTER young adult fairy tale series. FIRST LIGHT (Mirror Press February 2016) will be followed by a sequel LAST DAY in fall 2016. A third fairy tale, PARADISE, will be published in 2017.
Michele attributes much of what she knows about good writing to time spent with her critique group and feels that joining a critique group is the single best thing an author can to do help improve his or her writing. She has been a member of RWA and URWA, LDStorymakers, and The League of Utah Writers. Michele enjoys both attending and teaching at conferences.
When not reading or writing romance, Michele is busy with her full time job as a wife and mother. She and her husband live in Utah with their five high maintenance children and a Shitzu that resembles a teddy bear, in a house with a wonderful view of the mountains. You can find Michele on:
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And now for the cover reveal...
So pretty! And what a fabulous color scheme!!!
What do you think?
The Long Shadows of Summer (Seasons #1) by Robin E. Mason -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
Series: Seasons
Publisher: Bird's Nest Books
The southern town of Saisons lies at the crossroads between North and South, progressive and genteel antebellum life. Between East and West, between history and heritage, and new frontiers. Downton Abbey meets Gone With the Wind.
It’s 1912, in a world where slavery is dying and women’s rights are rising, and four young women who once shared a bond—and experienced a tragedy—question their own truths.
Mercedes has always been an avid reader and devours each new Sherlock Holmes mystery as soon as she gets her hands on them. When one of her friends comes to her, Mercedes vows to keep Simone’s secrets and uncover the truth.
But as Mercedes plays detective to her friends’ questions, she discovers something far more shocking—she herself is not who she thought she was.
“I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!”
Ms. Mason has been writing since 1995, and began working in earnest on her debut novel, Tessa, in 2013. Meanwhile, she cranked out a few dozen poems, made countless notes for story ideas, and earned her BFA in Interior Design. Ms. Mason lived with depression for many years, and the inherent feelings of worthlessness and invisibility; she didn’t want to be who she was and struggled with her own identity for many years. Her characters face many of these same demons.
Ms. Mason writes stories of identity conflict. Her characters encounter situations that force the question, “Who am I really?” For all who have ever wondered who you are or why you’re here, her stories will touch you in a very real—maybe too real—and a very deep way. “I know, I write from experience.”
Ms. Mason has three novels previously published in the unsavory heritage series. Tessa, Clara Bess, and Cissy are available on Amazon, both for Kindle and in print. She also has several poems included in an anthology, Where Dreams and Visions Live (Anthologies of the Heart Book 1) by Mary Blowers, as well as a short story, Sarafina’s Light, also in an anthology, Blood Moon, compiled by Mary Blowers. She is currently working on The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, Book Two in her new series, Seasons. It releases in November, following The Long Shadows of Summer which releases in August. Books 3 and 4 in the series will be out in 2018.
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10 Behind the Scenes Facts About the Book
The first bit I got of this series was the four names of the friends: Mercedes, Simone, Scarlett, and Pearl. They became the main characters of each of the books.
The story, however, is not what I had first thought it would be.
Nor is the setting—I didn’t know it was 1912 and 1913 until I started trying to place it. For a brief moment, it was set in the ‘60’s, and they were kids.
This is my first go at writing in first person. I like it, and have been told I’ve “found my voice.”
I “saw” the swamp and black river as I was perusing images for inspiration. And once I did, it began to gel in my head.
At one point, Simone calls Mercedes “pragmatic,” and I realized each of my four main characters is one of the four temperaments: phlegmatic, sanguine, melancholic, and choleric.
I knew the general setting, and used Google maps to find a town to “borrow.” Saisons is based loosely on Lake City, SC—until I moved it south a little on the Edisto River rather than the Santee.
I chose the Chicora Indians for my village because they are a lesser known nation—with less available resources! I’ve pulled from other Indian Nations in the area and created a plausible culture.
I did not know / remember the French bit in the history of South Carolina until I was doing my research. (In my defense, we moved to Colorado when I was 13.) That ended up playing heavily in the story, with much cultural influence—and language. I only hope I didn’t slaughter the French bits I included!
As an interior designer, I have to draw up (rough) floor plans for the houses my peeps live in so I know which room is where.
Author's Top 10 Favorites:
10 Places You Have Visited or Want to Visit
I’ve been to Trinidad and Tobago three times on mission trips. Third time it was November, and it was just as muggy and hot as summers here! Beautiful people, beautiful scenery, and beautiful ministry.
Ireland. Want to go. Will go someday. I’m part Irish, and I do love all things Celtic. And I do a fair good Irish accent, too, don’tcha know?
England. Apparently, per my accent, I’m from Reading, a mere 40 miles from London. I love the history—and of course, I love our good friend, Jane Austen.
Israel. The birthplace of my faith, the land where Jesus walked.
Egypt. Pyramids, yes, but Dame Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile piqued my interest. Well, so did Conni Cossette’s Out from Egypt series.
South Africa, specifically Victoria Falls. I’ve a few friends from S.A. and after writing a piece on the falls decided I just need to see this place for myself.
Australia. I gotta come see my lovely hostess of course! wink wink I’ve made a few other Aussie friends along this writer journey, and it would be dear to me to see all your faces!
Machu Picchu. I’ve been intrigued with this place since I first laid eyes on pics of it as a child. The green! The mountains! The ruins! Breathtaking!
Hawaii. Because who doesn’t!
Greece. Because it’s beautiful Because Plato and Hippocrates and Socrates. And because the pivotal scene in my debut novel takes place on Santorini!
“I need your help, Mercedes.” Her long gloved fingers toyed with the watch.
“Does it still work?” She looked at me. “The watch. Does it work?”
“It does, yes.” A smile curved her lips as a memory crossed her face.
Monsieur Fontaine had visited Saisons House but rarely. He had business dealings with Monsieur Dubois, and they were never pleasant. The household staff, indeed the whole house seemed to hold a collective breath when the man was near.
All except us girls. We all found it quite intriguing. I was an avid reader, and most enamored of detective stories, and Scarlett and Simone liked me to tell what I had read. Our childish imaginations took fanciful flight, and we spun our own stories from the intrigues of the house. Pearl, of course, was bored with our game, preferring the more dainty activities, but she joined in as our damsel in distress.
We had a great many adventures, roaming the house and the property, and imagined secret passages and underground dungeons. That was quite impossible, living at the edge of the swamp as we did, but we neither knew nor cared.
Simone was at her leisure in the house, even in her papá’s study, unless he or her grand-père were in there. We thought ourselves great stealthy spies, hiding behind the dark blue velvet drapes. Many was the discussion we overhead, none of which we understood. But we took grown up words, and made up our own significance to them, weaving fantastic tales of murder and intrigue and high crimes.
On one such occasion, we were sprawled on the leather couches, mimicking what we had observed as the men smoked their cigars and pipes. We were tossing about the language they often spoke, mostly weather and crops and trading.
We heard angry voices in the hallway, and heavy footsteps coming toward the study.
One of the voices was Monsieur Fontaine.
Scarlett panicked, and I feared she would wet herself. Simone and Pearl both made themselves scarce, disappearing in the best spot behind the drapes in the corner. A large potted fern stood in front of them.
I drew Scarlett with me, hiding behind the drapes in the opposite corner behind the settee. Not as discreet, but we had no choice.
“I saw your girl in my house.” Monsieur Fontaine slammed his fist onto the desk. “And now my watch is missing. Mon pèregave me that watch, and his père before him. And now it’s missing.”
“Adrién—” Simone’s père began.
“I demand you fetch your girl this minute.” Monsieur Fontaine cut him off. “I shall interrogate her and she will tell me where my watch is.”
“You will do no such thing.” Monsieur Dubois rarely lost his temper. But Monsieur Fontaine always brought out the worst in even the best man. “I shall ask my daughter if she knows of your watch. And if she does, then she will tell me where it is, and I, sir, shall discipline my daughter as I see fit. You will have nothing to do with her.”
Scarlett was shaking quite violently at this juncture, and I quietly drew my hand over her mouth. What had the man done to her, for her to be so frightened in his presence? I truly did not want to know; I feared what the answer might have been.
I held her close, stroking her hair with my hand. I could not whisper to ease her discomfort, as I feared even my whispers would carry, and our position would surely be discovered.
The men argued for some time, Monsieur Dubois standing his ground, and Monsieur Fontaine growing angrier by the second. I was sure, if I were to peek, his face would have been as red as a beet with steam spewing from his ears.
Presently, the horrid man left, and Monsieur Dubois sank into his chair with a loud sigh. He rummaged through his desk drawer and soon the smell of black cherry tobacco filled the room.
Simone was brilliant sometimes, and now was one of those moments. She took advantage of being in her father’s periphery, and crept her way along the wall behind the drapes. There were windows all along the northern wall, with a set of doors in the center.
She made her way to the doors and—she told us later—peered out to be sure her père was not looking, opened the doors and stood there as if she were just coming in from outside. We all took our cue from her, and chattered nervously, asking Monsieur Dubois of his day.
“Oh, Père.” She rushed to him, and hugged him tight. “I can see you’ve had an awful day. Can I pour you a brandy?”
Monsieur Dubois laughed at this, knowing she was imitating her mother’s gestures. He declined the brandy, but stood and spun her around, Simone’s feet swinging out. She giggled, and we all breathed a collective sigh of relief.
The watch was never recovered.
(Short) Review
Watch for my full review coming soon...
Book one in Robin E. Mason’s Seasons series, The Long Shadows of Summer, is an intriguing and interesting read. It is full of mystery and events and people not being exactly as they originally seem. This is a fun story that readers of historical fiction will definitely want to read.
Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian
Publisher: Birds Nest Books
An ARC copy of this book was provided by SLB Tours, as well as a print copy won in a giveaway from the author. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own
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First Line Fridays -- Love Remains
Love Remains
by Sarah M. Eden.
This is book three in the Longing for Home series.
Hope Springs, Wyoming Territory
On the night of his thirtieth birthday, Tavish O'Conner resigned himself to a life of eternal bachelorhood.
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Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
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Flywire taking a fresh approach to onboard monitoring
Cliff White
On-board cameras have rarely been seen as a net benefit by fishermen, either in the United States or abroad.
Often mandated by government regulation, and used to enforce laws sometimes perceived as arbitrary, fishermen have resisted the adoption of on-board video technology even as the technology itself has gotten smaller in size and more affordable in cost.
Jacob Isaac-Lowry and Sarah Alessi, the co-founders of Flywire Cameras, want to reverse traditional thinking about on-board cameras. They see video recording of fishing techniques and catches as a valuable data-collection tool that can be used to maximize fishing effort and profit, in addition to providing guarantees on traceability and legal compliance.
“The U.S. government has been pushing hard to get fishermen to adopt electronic monitoring tools, but fishermen themselves have very little control over the process. They don’t touch the technology, they don’t see how it’s used, and they don’t get to participate in using the data. Really, their only interaction with it is when they get hit with a citation, or when their fishery gets impacted. They feel locked out of process,” Isaac-Lowry told SeafoodSource. “Our approach is to turn cameras into a value-added benefit instead of a regulatory stick. Our focus is on fishers and their benefit. Our platform can be used to increase efficiency and eliminate waste, enabling smarter fishing, and ultimately increased margins.”
Founded in 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A., around intellectual property pertaining to the miniaturization of camera systems, the company originally had designs to work with four disparate industries: wearables for surgeons, law enforcement, team sports, and fisheries. Ultimately, following the company’s participation in The Nature Conservancy’s Sustainability Accelerator program last year, Isaac-Lowry and Alessi decided to pivot the company to focus on fisheries exclusively.
In partnership with seed accelerator TechStars, The Nature Conservancy’s mentorship-driven accelerator annually chooses 10 businesses for its annual program, which connects entrepreneurs with conservationists, corporate partners, and investors “to deliver products that can put the world on a path to sustainability.”
“There’s not nearly enough technological innovation taking place in the sustainability sphere,” program director August Ritter said. “There’s so much new technology out there, with so much potential for disruption and improvement, but we’re not seeing enough disruption in the things we care about. The program exists to catalyze this innovation.”
With a team of six and just over USD 1 million (EUR 880,000) in revenue to date, Flywire was at the perfect size to take the lessons learned from the program and focus their business on where they saw their best opportunity for making the most impact, Alessi said. And from her previous role working for NOAA, Alessi knew firsthand both the challenges and opportunities provided by on-board camera technology, and felt like she had the adequate perspective to take an approach that might be positively received by fishermen.
“At NOAA, I saw some fishermen who didn’t really have perspective on what NOAA was dealing with on the ground. But I also saw where a lot of disconnect and conflict had come between government regulators and the industry,” Alessi said. “I saw our company as a way to bridge that divide. Checking the regulatory boxes is a part of what we do, but only a part. For us, like the fishermen, we’re coming at this problem from a business perspective. At the end of the day, we’re all running businesses to put food on the table for our families.”
With the on-board cameras and proprietary software that include the use of artificial intelligence algorithms, Flywire is able to compile detailed, customized analytical reports for clients that give them actionable ways to improve where and how they fish, how they handle their catch, and their regulatory compliance. The company’s software can provide haul-by-haul updates verifying whether a catch meets specifications, such as endangered, threatened, and protected species thresholds or bycatch limits. Flywire can also produce reports for its clients’ customers, offering evidence of compliance with specific preferences set by the buyer.
“We identify trends in the ways you fish to maximize the value of your catch at the dock, every time,” Isaac-Lowry said. “Additionally, if a customer has a certain buying preference or stipulation, you can offer assurances your fish is caught the way the way they want it caught, which can mean more dollars in your pocket as a fishermen, as consumers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for sustainable and responsibly-sourced product.”
The annual cost to comply with NOAA’s e-monitoring requirements can cost USD 10,000 to USD 12,000 (EUR 8,800 to EUR 10,600) per year for many vessels, according to Isaac-Lowry. Using that money to move beyond compliance and into value extraction can benefit most companies, he said.
“The goal is to drive more value without adding more cost and complexity. But we don’t want to be arbiters in the process, or be in charge of making decisions for you. We just provide the information you need to make better business decisions,” he said. “Where we’ve found our sweet spot is not as verifier of bad actors, but as a tool for people fishing the right way who can now be directly connected to the benefits of fishing that way.”
But as promising as the Flywire co-owners see their services being for the industry, they also know they’re not for everyone.
“The industry – for very good reasons – is wary of outsiders saying we’ve got another thing you can pay for and put on your boat and it will record you,” Alessi said. “So we’re not just going into any fishery advocating for more cameras everywhere. We’re only interested in talking to those in need of our services; who understand we can help drive more value to their business by using our technology and services.”
As a way to bridge the trust gap among fishermen wary of “another person saying they can pay for cameras to take up space on your boat so it can record you,” Alessi said the company stresses the privacy of its clients’ data. Alessi said fishermen are understandably wary about how their data is shared, as they don’t want to give up trade secrets such as where they fish or the gear they use in certain season. In response, Flywire keeps all their clients’ data strictly confidential.
So far, Flywire has worked with vessels in the U.S., a fleet of 200 gillnet boats in Mexico, and a few vessels in South America. But Isaac-Lowry said the company is ready and willing to work worldwide – a trait he said is important, given the global nature of seafood supply chains.
For both Isaac-Lowry and Alessi, Flywire’s mission is as much about creating positive change in the industry and for the environment as it is about bottom-line profits.
“We really believe only way create meaningful, impactful change is by focusing on the front lines – on the men and women out on the water every day out trying to make a living. We’re not a company coming in, extracting money to provide a service. We’re hiring local technicians and video reviewers that know the fish and the vessels better than anyone else. We want to help fishing communities take back control of their fisheries for themselves,” Isaac-Lowry said. “Ultimately, we want to build a more sustainable economic future for these coastal communities. Most people fishing nowadays know the industry needs to change. Now we have new tools, and those give us better choices and more opportunity.”
Photo courtesy of Flywire
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Soccer America Q&A with Editors: April 26, 1996
by Soccer America , Apr 26, 1996
MW: Mike Woitalla; PB: Pete Bailey
Pepe Fernandez
Why aren't there any Spanish (speaking) head coaches in MLS, when many of the players are from Sudamerica?
RM: Most of the top-level coaches in this country are of European/English origin and those selected by MLS teams were picked for their experience in pro soccer, indoor and outdoor, or with U.S. national team programs. Ron Newman has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, Eddie Firmani and Timo Liekoski coached in the NASL.
Many of the assistant coaches are Hispanic or Hispanic-American (Ralph Perez -NY/NJ, Cacho Cordoba-Dallas, Octavio Zambrano-L.A., Francisco Matturano-S.J.) Also, Lothar Osiander, although born in Germany, speaks fluent Spanish. I point out that Tampa assistant coach Renato Capobianco has Spanish heritage.
Most good European and South American coaches would laugh at the salaries being offered by MLS teams at this time, and very few owners would take a chance on an untested, which means inexpensive, foreign coach without good reason. In New England, Brian O'Donovan chose another Irishman, Frank Stapleton; O'Donovan liked Ossie Ardiles, but simply couldn't afford him.
If MLS grows and budgets increase, more foreign coaches may be tempted to join the league -- just as more foreign players will be available if salaries rise. But MLS is designed primarily as an American league, and that includes coaches as well as players.
Ben Newton
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Is MLS likely to retain its single-entity structure for some time to come, or do you think that teams will start to become privately owned in a few years? Also, was it just me, or does the Spartan Stadium field look kind of dinky? Is this simply due to the lack of larger fields available for MLS use, or is MLS purposefully opting for smaller field in an effort to create more end-to-end action and/or a more intimate setting? I know that other MLS venues such as Giants Stadium and Foxboro have the potential to house much larger pitches. Will we see fields as large as those presented at the World Cup in use at these sites, or will they be downsized for MLS play?
RM: We've covered all these topics extensively in recent issues.
About a year ago, I wrote that the single-entity structure will probably be altered to a club-managed salary cap within two or three years as teams demand more freedom to spend their money how they see fit. That's my opinion; Sunil Gulati would say single-entity will live forever. It's much too soon to tell what will happen.
Spartan Stadium's soccer field is 63 yards wide and 106 yards long; Ohio Stadium, the home field for Columbus, is only 62 yards wide. Spartan was chosen because the only other field in the San Francisco/San Jose area, aside from baseball parks, is Stanford, and the school had no interest in being an MLS facility. The league did choose San Jose to host the opener to virtually guarantee the opener to be a sellout, but as you saw, a smaller field is no guarantee of high scoring. In fact, a tighter field greatly restricts creative players by denying them that extra yard of space or additional half-second of time they can exploit. Less skilled players are not so vulnerable on a narrower outdoor field.
The field will be 66 yards wide at the Meadowlands and at Foxboro, 72 yards wide. If anything, the league has encouraged teams to use every possible inch to make the fields as large as possible. And in the Meadowlands, the MetroStars are paying a lot of money to have grass installed, even though it must be removed in August because the Giants and Jets want to play on artificial turf!
Edward E. Callender
Reston, Va.
I have the impression that U-23 players who are on MLS squads will not be playing for their MLS teams leading up to the Olympics. Am I correct? If so, this would seem to be a mistake given the valuable experience these players could gain even from just three months of professional competition. Please comment!
RM: Unfortunately, the league has changed its interpretation of Olympic-player status as often as you and I change our socks. As of now, Olympic players are exempt from counting against a team's 18-player roster until April 30. Olympic players may play in MLS games, but only as allowed by the Olympic team's preparation schedule and the whims of head coach Bruce Arena. Matt McKeon played for Kansas City in their opener and in their games April 18 and April 21; Damian Silvera and Miles Joseph both played for the MetroStars April 20; Eddie Pope and Clint Peay played in D.C. United's home opener. Brandon Pollard played in the Dallas Burn's last two games.
Remember, it's up to a team's head coach to use his Olympic players, if available, and the head coaches are paid to win games.
David A. Morales
The El Paso Patriots played a great U.S. Open Cup against the Richmond Kickers in 1995. Then I noticed for the MLS. draft soooooo many players from the Kickers (and many other USISL teams) got drafted. Surely, at least one El Paso player could have gotten drafted by MLS team. David Stewart, Guillermo McFarlane and Brian O'Have were three outstanding AMERICAN players that should have been drafted by an MLS team. Do you have any idea why not even one of the Patriots got drafted?
RM: The ability of those players aside, they did not sign MLS agreements, without which no domestic player is eligible to be drafted. Many USISL and A-League players didn't like the money offered to them, and declined to sign.
Jim Downey
New Paltz, N.Y.
The departure of Matt Knowles of the MetroStars for the Rochester Rhinos of the A-League brings up an interesting question: Why would players choose to play for a Division II club when they can have the exposure and fame of playing for a First Division squad in a major market? Money? Is this the only case of this happening, and if not, does it concern MLS?
RM: Well, you jumped the gun. Knowles is indeed with the MetroStars. A contractual tangle, triggered in part by Knowles signing an A-League form while under contract to the Milwaukee Wave at the same time he'd been drafted by an MLS team without having secured the proper loan agreement from the Wave, turned his playing status into a murky mess. Knowles is an exception, but many USISL and A-League players weren't thrilled with the deals they were offered by MLS, and in a few cases, can make MORE money in the lower leagues than in MLS.
Jim Byrd
Earlier this year, I put my money where my mouth is and purchased four season tickets for Washington, D.C. United. At a "meet the team" function here in D.C. a couple weeks ago, there was an impressive turnout. I asked a team representative how many season tickets had been sold and was told "about 3,000." I heard today that, according to USA Today, the Columbus Crew had the most season ticket sales at just over 9,000. Does Soccer America have any more current and comprehensive information about MLS season ticket sales by team? Here in D.C., the Redskins perpetually sell out the RFK Stadium entirely with season tickets, which I suspect is not the norm (or teams would not be moving from city to city). How does the MLS season ticket picture compare to other American professional sports (NBA, NHL, MLB)?
RM: MLS teams have sold far fewer season tickets than most of their counterparts in other pro sports, which isn't surprising given the other leagues have been around for decades and MLS is all of three weeks old. Your assumption about NFL teams not moving because they sell out is not always the case -- i.e., Cleveland and Seattle. Luxury boxes are by far the most attractive income to NFL teams, because it is not subject to the NFL's revenue-sharing formula.
Estimates of season-ticket sales: Columbus and New York: about 9,300; New England: 5,000; Washington: 4,000; San Jose: 3,500; Los Angeles: 3,000; Kansas City: 3,000; Colorado: 2,500; Dallas: 2,500; Tampa Bay: 1,500.
Donald W. Sturman
Campbell, Calif.
Why doesn't anyone have MLS merchandise? All the soccer shops in the San Jose/San Francisco Bay area have not one item of MLS merchandise. The catalogs I called don't stock anything yet either. They blame NIKE and ADIDAS due to back order problems. Who deserves the blame for lack of merchandise availability MLS or the manufacturers?
RM: Both: The manufacturers for not delivering product, and MLS for letting them get away with it. Have patience, you should be able to buy MLS merchandise by May 1. Before then, you can only buy MLS gear at MLS matches.
Winlar
Two questions: First, are Canadian players considered "foreign players" in MLS? And what happens if the league expands into Canada some day? I remember the NASL counted them as "North Americans" so they counted as natives. Strangely though, I don't remember such an exception for Mexican players... Second, is it MLS or THE MLS?
RM: It is Major League Soccer, not THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL (SOCCER) LEAGUE!!!
Canadians, Mexicans and all other foreign natives count as foreign players for MLS purposes unless they hold a green card or qualify under refugee parameters. As for Canadian players in the NASL, they did not count as foreigners due to the presence of Canadian teams in the league. There were no Mexican teams in the league, so there was no provision for Mexican players. In the A-League, Canadians do not count as foreigners if they play for Canadian teams.
Ed Vaughn
How do I reach the MLS, both street address and email? I'm looking for a complete league schedule.
RM: Major League Soccer Communications Dept.; 2029 Century Park East Suite 400; Los Angeles, California 90067. Phone: (310) 772-7505. e-mail: mls96@ix.netcom.com
By the way, the MLS schedule is available on Soccer America Online, just use the search engine.
Michael Vraney
Little Chute, Wisc.
I would like to commend you for your outstanding MLS preview!! Since I have complained about a lack of MLS coverage leading up to the season, I only feel its fair to lavish praise upon SA when it is due!
RM: Thanks, Mike. And do let us know during the season how we're doing.
Steve Corbett
Any news on U.S. TV coverage of the English FA Cup Final? It looks like a good one this year between Liverpool and Manchester United.
DI: Yes, should be a good one (I'll be rooting for the 'Pool myself). But neither ESPN nor Prime have any plans to televise the game as yet. Looks like a trip to a bar with a powerful satellite dish is your best bet.
Rob Spreadbury
Will any of the European Championships (Euro '96) be televised on U.S. TV? Which networks? Which games?
DI: At the moment, ESPN plans to televise only the Group C match between Italy and Germany and one semifinal. No other games are scheduled, nor is it clear whether these games will be screened live.
Al Ankers
Virginia Beach Va.
In July there is to be a game played in New York, Brazil vs. Who? How are they picked or who decides? Is it possible we could have a World All Star team play against the World Cup Winners? I personally think that would make for a very interesting game. As world-wide promotion it should pay for itself! What do you think?
DI: Brazil will take on a team of World All-Stars. FIFA sent out the invitations and as of April 23, the following players have accepted: Lothar Matthaeus, Romario (turning out against his compatriots, the little tinker), George Weah, Juergen Klinsmann, Jorge Campos, Marcel Desailly, Krassimir Balakov and Kazu Miura of Japan.
The starting lineup of the World XI will be selected and coached by Steve Sampson, Bora Milutinovic and Denmark's Richard Moeller Nielsen. Brazil probably won't be led by Mario Zagalo, who's in charge of the Olympic team.
The match will kick off at Giants Stadium at 3 p.m. (Eastern) and will be preceded at 12.30 by the MLS All-Star game. (Will the LA Galaxy's Campos suit up both games?)
Proceeds from the match will go to the FIFA Youth Fund, chief beneficiary of which is the SOS Children's Youth Villages.
Scott Ward
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Why can't Jovan Kirovski receive a work permit to play in England? Would he be able to make Manchester United team or would he have to go elsewhere? I also heard a rumor that if he doesn't receive the work permit after his next attempt he will leave for Spain or Holland. Is this true?
DI: Kirovski is an American citizen with parents of Macedonian heritage. He has no contract with Manchester United, and combines studying with training and turning out for United's reserve team.
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reportedly rates Kirovski highly and if it weren't for the issue of a work permit, I think he would have started him in the first team by now (he's come through the youth ranks with current United starters Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, David Beckham and the Neville brothers).
However, Kirovski is not a citizen of an EU country and United is applying for a work permit through the Department of Employment, which in turn relies on the recommendation of Professional Footballers' Association head Gordon Taylor.
Stipulations regarding the issuance of work permit are strict -- as an international he should represent his country in 75 percent of its competitive matches over a 12-month period, and even after a permit is issued, he'd have to play in 75 percent of United's first-team games (Swiss defender Marc Hottiger and Ilie Dumitrescu of Romania both lost their permits and had to re-apply when they were transferred).
In answer to the other part of your question, he seems to be happy with the current setup and United has hired a top-notch employment lawyer to plead his case.
But if a work permit is denied, look to Kirovski to try his luck elsewhere (maybe as part of a loan deal through United) to get some regular first-team playing time.
He's pretty ambitious though, so it's unlikely (after a number of years in Europe) he'd be interested in joining MLS.
Barry Coyle
Greenbelt, Md.
I have noticed the significant difference in field sizes between the two MLS games I've seen, and virtually any European or Latin game. The MLS fields seem significantly smaller, both in width and length. My friends and I have been asking around but nobody seems to know.... What is the regulation field size for FIFA rules? For example, what is the field size of Wembley Stadium?
DI: From the Laws of the Game: "The field of play shall be rectangular, its length being not more than 130 yards nor less than 100 yards and its breadth not more than 100 yards nor less than 50 yards. (In international matches the length shall not be more than 120 yards nor less than 110 and the breadth not more than 80 yards nor less than 70 yards). The length shall in all cases exceed the breadth."
As MLS is using downsized football stadiums, the width in most cases is a little on the narrow side -- San Jose and Columbus' field width are 63 and 62 yards, respectively.
I don't have the actual configurations of Wembley Stadium to hand, but having attended a number of games there over the years, it's one of the widest fields I've seen stage first-class matches.
And you can't always rely on what a club guide will tell you. I remember a European Cup game in '87 when Dynamo Kiev trained at Ibrox Stadium the day before its clash with Glasgow Rangers. The next day the club officials complained that the field was narrower. It was. Graeme Souness had the groundskeepers in overnight to narrow the field -- which obviously suited Rangers -- and the Scottish club went on to win the game. Nothing's sacred.
Dan Ivory
Charlottesville, Va.
I read great reviews in your books section, but when I take the article down to my local bookstores, they can't find the books!. These books sound great --
not just basics or drills. One referred to the autobiography of Sir Stanley Matthews. I even had friends in London look, with no luck. The other was written by a ref. Where can I find these books?
DI: I normally carry an extra suitcase when I go to London, unleash SA's platinum AMEX card and visit SportsPages.
You could go the easier route and write to them -- they have a pretty extensive catalog and if they don't have something to hand, they'll order it for you. Remember to be as extensive as possible (Title, author, publisher are all handy things to know) when you make your order.
SportsPages; Caxton Walk; 92-96 Charing Cross Road; London, WC2 0JG; England.
Soccer Bookshelf; 72 St. Peter's Avenue; Cleethorpes; DN5, 8HU; England.
Howard Hinkel
Do you have information re. a coaching change on the University of Louisville men's soccer team?
MW: Try calling the Louisville Sports Information Dept. at 502-852-6581
Damian J. Sinclair
University Park, Pa.
I am 18 years old and a college student. How do I get a soccer coaching license?
MW: Both U.S. Soccer (312-808-1300) and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (800-458-0678) offer licenses.
Ken Corbran
After 25 years of playing I have decided to enter the realm of coaching on a full-time basis. Currently I coach a small high school in south central Pa. , but I am very interested in breaking the college ranks. Therefore, I have begun the process of getting certified as a coach. I recently received my Regional Diploma from NSCAA and will be going for my National Diploma in June.
My Question is: How do you feel about the certification received via the NSCAA course instruction versus that which is offered through USSF Licensing ? Is one avenue more complete than the other? Is one more readily recognized than the other?
MW: My guess is that you have learned more during your 25-year playing career -- and by watching others play -- than you'll ever learn at a coaching course. I do, however, understand that licenses on one's resume do impress some employers. Track down some college coaches who have collected USSF licenses and ask them what their thoughts are on the benefits.
Cesar A. Maurtua
Sacramento, Calif.
Other than looking at a win-loss record, how or what parameters have been established to judge the skills of a coach when the individual players in a team are already loaded with physical and soccer skill talent? Is there a way/criteria to judge the effectiveness of a coach? Do you have any references? Even a mediocre coach with a excellent squad can be made to look good.
DI: This is a point that's been argued for just about as long as the game's been played.
Sadly, there's no dictionary definition of what makes a good coach. I'd say that in soccer's case, the emphasis placed on a coach is less than in other American sports ("There's only so much you can do," said Michel Platini after France tied England 0-0 in a dismal Euro '92 encounter. "You have them before the game and 10 minutes at halftime and even that's of limited use. The rest is up to the players." Now, shut your eyes and imagine the same words coming out of Barry Switzer's mouth!)
I think in some ways you've answered your own question. Big clubs that are loaded with talent are unlikely to hire a layman to coach their team in the first place. And when they do they tend to get found out PDQ.
As a rule, I look at the following and don't just rely on trophies or notches in the win column:
How entertaining is the team? Is the style of play different, better or worse than the coaches' predecessors?
What is their youth policy like? How many first-team players have come through the youth ranks, and are they any good?
How shrewd is a coach on the transfer market? Does he buy his way out of trouble, go with what he has or does he wait for the right player?
Does he have the respect of all his players and the support of his board? If so, how strong is that support.
Is he a good motivator? How does he handle a team crisis, by moaning about a particular player in the press or by sorting matters out behind the scenes?
Most coaches score brownie points in some departments, but none (unless of course God is a coach, and if he is, he's a very good one) has them all. And yes, we all hear the cliche about chemistry, but as with most cliches, there's a level of truth about them.
Some examples.
Brian Clough (at Nottingham Forest and Derby) managed to get the best out of average and discarded players, but was terrible on the transfer market and it's unlikely he'd win any popularity contests.
Arrigo Sacchi had a number of great seasons at AC Milan, but fell out with Marco Van Basten when the going got tough. Result: Sacchi left Milan. He went to the Italian national team, where despite a World Cup final loss, he's still one of the most criticized guys around.
Louis Van Gaal succeeded Johan Cruyff at Ajax Amsterdam. A former PE teacher with no playing credentials, he was roundly criticized by players, the press and fans, who doubted his ability. Van Gaal currently walks on water.
George Graham developed a sterling youth policy at Arsenal, but the team's tactical philosophy didn't change and ultimately the results suffered. Two league titles, two league cups, an FA Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup, but I doubt if he'd make anyone's Top Ten either (obviously it helps if you don't get caught taking money from player agents, either).
Then there's Carlos Alberto Parreira, who won the World Cup but, wondered the purists, at what price? And then a season at Valencia. No trophies and off he went. Did he become a bad coach overnight?
They'll argue this till the end of time, or until we get our definitive answer (which will probably come from an academic, so we'll all ignore it anyway!).
MW: My philosophy is: If a team wins, credit the players; if it loses, blame the coach.
If we are talking about a youth coach, the success of his former players at the higher levels may say more about that coach than the current results.
Scott S Reynolds
Why no updated NPSL info? You know, the ESPN coverage is very delayed, and I'm having trouble keeping up with the playoffs. I'm just surprised you don't have even the scores listed.
PK: As we've mentioned before, we have a huge number of areas we could cover on-line, but we've chosen on the areas of the highest interest to our regular readers and surfers: outdoor American soccer.
We will have on-line complete NPSL playoff results and box scores once the playoffs end.
Pat Tata
I am heavily involved in the game of soccer; as a coach and referee. Your publication covers all aspects of the game. Recently there was an article on the topic of referees. I remember when these such articles appeared every couple of weeks or so. I must say that I miss them. What I am asking is what happened? This is one area of the game that not too many cover yet so many are interested. I not looking for a 10 page article; I'll be content with 1/2 a page -- something. Its just that I found referee articles to be exciting, humorous and educational. I would pass them to my colleagues. Some of them began to subscribe or would bug me for more articles. Keep up the good work and thank you for your time.
PK: We've recently added a regular monthly referee column. We do have many referees, and they are among our most avid readers. Please give us your thoughts on the columns we do run and ideas for future columns.
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J. Bradley Orchard
Edmond, Okla.
My question is, why am I having so much trouble getting my magazine delivered? I have now not received two different weeks magazine. Luckily for me, I have a friend at work who receives SA, so I have been reading his. He and I live in the same general area, yet he receives his issues at least two days before I get mine, when I actually get mine. Why is that?
I really enjoy SA,that is why I get it. Please let me know what can be done to ensure that I get the magazine more promptly.
PB: Your problem sounds like it might be occurring at the local post office, but to be sure, call Customer Service at (800) 997-6223 to see if we have your correct address.
Every copy of SA goes into the mail at exactly the same time in Chicago (the largest mail facility near our printer). From there, the copies are delivered to the regional mail facility for each zip code and then the local Post Office. Problems have been known to occur at the local level. Sometimes, the mail carrier will hold all the oversized mail for delivery once a week. Once, a subscriber noticed coffee rings on his copy and found that someone in the Post Office had been reading his copy. While the latter may perhaps be an isolated case, it might be worth your while to talk to your local postmaster and share your concerns.
Ellen R. Paterson
Homer, N.Y.
My husband would like to know what happened to his free t-shirt as part of the promotion for renewing his subscription to SA.
PB: Unfortunately, we had a problem with the T-shirt manufacturer and the whole job had to be re-run. All of the T-shirts are due to be mailed out within the next week.
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