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__label__wiki	0.534356	0.534356	Detroit Pistons Set The Record For Consecutive Playoff Losses The Pistons goal was to make the playoffs this year, but after getting swept by the Bucks, Detroit set a record that nobody wants to claim. Blake Griffin Goes Over The Backboard For The Win Blake Griffin is leading the Pistons during their playoff push with ridiculous shots like this. Blake Griffin Almost Goes After A Fan In Minnesota A Minnesota fan was ejected after a heated exchange with Pistons star Blake Griffin. Detroit Pistons Thriller Tuesday Night: New Era? Rarely does an early regular season game in the NBA result in an instant classic, but this was memorable and could be the signs of the beginning of a new era for the Pistons	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2031
__label__cc	0.529794	0.470206	Everyone should have a Sonke Monday morning, Sonke opened the messy food cupboard and removed everything. It's embarrassing how such a storage place can turn into a dumping ground. Sonke proceeded to organize everything. William and I looked at each other as if to say, "The German's at it again." And we approve on every level imaginable. Everyone should have a Sonke in their home! Kitchen food closet after Sonke's magic! The Rumford UN... We enjoyed hosting 5 of the 7 MVHS Foreigns today. However, the highlight had to have been our dear friend Marie and her gift of Rumford shirts to the boys (thank you!)... and then the photo shoot. Now, those who know Marie, understand that she loves a good photo (or a good 250 photos). But to watch her in action posing these teenagers was the absolute best. She'd be a heck of an assistant principal in a high school. Great work, Marie... you're one in a million. Rumford... Our Town Rumford at dusk. Taken from the South Rumford bridge above the Rumford Falls on the Androscoggin River. Go, Aunt Connie! On Sunday, Connie will once again walk 26 miles in support of cancer research. The four of us down the street wish her all the best as she tears up the streets around Boston for up to 8 hours! GO, AUNT CONNIE! Players vs. Cancer Today, the boys' team wears pink shirts in a national effort called "Players vs. Cancer." They're wearing the shirts to school and in the match at 2:30pm today. Bailey was up for posing and then there's a picture of the three Kent boys walking down the street heading toward McDonald's about 1.5 miles from our home. What you don't see is Bailey stopping and refusing to go farther. He didn't want to leave dad, I guess. (Or perhaps he knew he wasn't going to get any McDonald's junk food even if he walked the full way.) After the Match I drove the 90 minutes down from the university to see the boys' game on Tuesday. As you can see, I'm still wearing my professor clothes. ;-) After the match. We ate at Kentucky Fried Chicken on the way home. We all agreed we don't need to do that again! A slump? second loss The boys and their Falcon teammates played to a 1-0 loss against last year's conference champions who went into the game against Mountain Valley undefeated but with two ties. Actually, the game could have gone to either team, and a tie may have been the best result. But in this game, the BullDogs from Hall Dale got that one little break and found the back of the net. Next game is on Thursday vs. a very weak Winthrop High School team that was a 5-0 or 6-0 win for us a few weeks ago. Play On! The Boys & Vegetables: They don't like them. So, I tried to pull the carrots-are-good-for-athletes' card. The thing is... the damn things tasted like dirt. On to broccoli! Bad bad carrots! Five Weeks Last Thursday, we went to Dick's Pizza in Mexico to celebrate the boys' one-month anniversary in America. We talked about the highlights of their exchange over the past 30 days and what's different in Rumford/Maine/America from what they had expected (e.g., the soccer team is better than I had described... everyone's friendly to Foreigns). Now, the days fall into a predictable pattern and a certain normalcy settles into our days in The Fid-- local dialect twists our town's name into 'Rumfid.' There's homework and laundry and William needs a haircut. So do I, but few people notice. Sonke has switched most of his classes and now takes Advanced Placement Calculus (ouch!). William's back is sore from last night's match; he'll see the athletic trainer today for some treatment. He often goes to sleep before 9pm. Along with the school meal, Sonke has a submarine sandwich from home that has hard salami and cheese while William has turkey and cheese. Neither boy likes vegetables but both seem to like the power bars I buy called Clif Energy Bars. The boys know that Bailey will have a meltdown at about 8pm and will want to play. He barks and barks and barks until one of us chases him around the house. Most times we end up on the floor with him rubbing his tummy. Bailey likes being part of the family--just one of the boys. On Monday mornings, the boys pack for their overnight with Connie and Ben. They know they'll have a great meal that night, good conversations, and that the Red Sox will be on television. Ben will threaten the kids with "No dessert for you!" Last night, the boys played in a match against rival Dirigo High School, just five miles away from Rumford. We won 7-0 with the younger players in the match for most of the second half. Connie and Ben were there to watch Sonke go one-on-one with the keeper and in a very composed way drive the ball deep into the net; he also headed the ball "almost" out of the keeper's hands to score. William is the steady, silent defender who roams the backfield with confidence. He's not flashy and would never bring attention to himself: he's a player's player and a coach's dream. So now we are well into month #2. All's well in "The Fid," and we all hope it's the same in your neck of the woods. Five weeks later	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2036
__label__cc	0.655105	0.344895	For friendly & knowledgable service contact us on: Welcome to our blog page where you can read the latest articles about our security systems. If we haven’t already written about a particular aspect of Security System that you’re interested in, then please submit your enquiry here and one of our Security System Experts will take a look. Euro-profile cylinders – review your security Lock Snapping, it seems, is on the increase in the UK. This is a method that more and more intruders are using to gain access to properties, domestic and commercial, in order to commit burglaries. This isn't a sophisticated technique â€“ as the name suggests, Lock... CE marking – all change! Keeping up to date with all the latest legislative requirements can be a complicated (and time-consuming) business. The products on sale here are subject to strict regulation, and for good reason. That the rules are prone to change doesn't make this something that is... 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These suggest crimes against properties are in sharp decline. Indeed, from its peak in 1993, when 1.7 million domestic burglaries were recorded in the UK, the 649,000... ‘Tis the season to be…. There is no good time to be burgled . . . It's an awful experience, no matter the date on the calendar. That said, some periods are more distressing than others for those unfortunate enough to find themselves targeted. The run up to Christmas is one such time. Most... Is water the new deterrent? The methods used to make properties more secure have changed a great deal through the ages. From digging moats to digital monitors, technological advances mean that systems ever more sophisticated are at our disposal. Tracking the changing trends in this field ranks... Secure against the darker nights Ther's no such thing as a bad time to think about making your home more secure. Intruders operate all year round. But there are certain points on the calendar when taking additional precautions and reviewing the safeguards in place assume even greater importance. This... You know, w've been doing this for an awfully long time now. Our business began, in London, well before we incorporated in 1917. The skills and knowledge that w've acquired in that time mean w're proud to offer a service steeped in tradition. But that doesn't mean... Countdown to National Home Security Month Keeping our customers safe and secure is chief amongst our priorities here. Yes, w're running a business. Yes, there are bills to be paid. Yes, these are testing times for us all. But put such things to one side for a moment and the thing that motivates us the most... MLA Expo Post Weekend Report It has been quite a weekend here. You see, w've just returned from Telford, having made our pilgrimage to MLA Expo, the UK's foremost exhibition and trade show for the locksmithing and security industry. One of the most eagerly-anticipated events on the William... People we typically help Security Managers Keeping your building and colleagues safe is crucial. If you experience a break in, loss of keys or just need advice on an existing system having a locksmith and access control specialist at hand, who are ready to react quickly and efficiently is essential. Estate or Facilities Managers Whether you are in charge of a single or multiple sites, security will be one of the main things you are responsible for to keep your buildings running smoothly. We can offer peace of mind that you are fully supported ongoing for anything security related. Your day to day building maintenance duties will be quite varied but we understand that maintaining safety as well as building access will no doubt be towards the top of that list. We have supported maintenance managers for decades so rest assured we have you covered. 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My enquiry Yes, I have read and agree to the terms of the Privacy Statement (required) Yes, please keep me updated on William Channon news, products, & services Hide Contact Form For Now Some of our trusted suppliers "I would like to send a big thank you to Miguel and the locksmith team for getting us out of a massive hole last week. We found out on Tuesday that we had a number of moves taking place which we had not been made aware of and I needed multiple keys by Thursday lunchtime. I am aware that they were short staffed but they fulfilled my order. Can you please extend to the whole team that I am indebted to them and very grateful. As always, excellent service." J Savage - King's College London "We had a complicated site in London for which we wanted a Masterkey solution. After discussing the project with a number of companies, Jim Caldwell of William Channon was the only person who seemed to understand exactly what we needed. After a very helpful site visit, all items were provided on time in stages as required and the fitting work was finished off by Oliver in a very professional style. Everything went smoothly and a solution was found for every problem. I would recommend William Channon for those needing a professional locksmith service and I would certainly go back to them again with future projects." Louise - London SE1 "We approached William Channon earlier this year for advice as we were looking for ways to make the management of our student lockers more efficient. We were delighted that Terry was able to design a bespoke solution and to complete all the work needed to convert the lockers within a very limited timeframe during the summer vacation. The service we received was personal, professional and highly skilled and my team and I are incredibly grateful." Gaynor Jones - Head of MBBS Management, UCL "I could not be more pleased with the advice and service I have received from William Channon. From initial telephone contact, through survey, quotation and then installation, I have been impressed with the response and solutions to my awkward locks/keys/security issues. I can recommend it as a thoroughly professional company and one that has been a pleasure and relief to find and deal with." Neil Thomas - Chairman of Falconbury Ltd "...thank you very much for your help, we really appreciate it, you made this process so simple for us, it is lovely to experience such wonderful customer service." Anna - London NW2 "Thank you so very much to you and Terry for giving me a wonderful service on ordering two very large chubb safes. I have never had to organise such a large project on this scale, where safes are concerned, and your company gave me the 100% commitment that I was looking for. I look forward to working with again." Jane Berko - Jane Berko Designs	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2037
__label__cc	0.704881	0.295119	Utilize outstanding guards with this play From Don Kloth, Warren Township High School, Illinois “Panther” is a great play when you have two outstanding guards. DIAGRAM 1: This shows the box alignment we use to initiate the play. As 1 dribbles across half-court, 5 downscreens for 4, who breaks out to the wing. After 5 screens for 4, 5 cuts to the corner. As this occurs, 3 breaks to the left wing. DIAGRAM 2A: After the pass to 4, 1 cuts hard to the middle of the lane looking for a give-and-go. If 1 does not receive a pass, 1 turns and sets a backscreen for 2. 2 will cut on the ball side of the screen looking for a pass from 4. 1 pops back for the 3-point shot; oftentimes, this shot is open. DIAGRAM 2B: 2 can backcut the screen by 1 for a layup, and 1 still pops back for a possible shot. DIAGRAM 2C: If the defense cheats on 2, 2 has the option to reject the screen by 1 and pop back for a shot. As this occurs, 1 slips back to the basket for a layup. DIAGRAM 3: If the pass is made to 1 at the top, and 1 does not take a shot, 2 sets a baseline screen for 5, who makes a flex cut. 5 could receive a pass from either 1 or 3 after the ball reversal. After the pass to 1, 4 sets a downscreen for 2, who pops to the wing. DIAGRAM 4: After the reversal pass, 1 screens away for 2. We are now in a three-out, two-in set and can run any of our offenses. Proven entries from a 1-4 low set Three last-second quick hitters for the win Utilize outstanding guards with this play	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2041
__label__cc	0.695475	0.304525	Media, Pennsylvania Media may refer to: Media (communication), tools used to store and deliver information or data Advertising media, various media, content, buying and placement for advertising Broadcast media, communications delivered over mass electronic communication networks Digital media, electronic media used to store, transmit, and receive digitized information Electronic media, communications delivered via electronic or electromechanical energy Hypermedia, media with hyperlinks Mass media, all means of mass information and communication Multimedia, communications that incorporate multiple forms of information content and processing New media, a broad term encompassing the amalgamation of traditional media with the interactive power of computer and communications technology News media, mass media focused on communicating news News media (United States), the news media of the United States of America Print media, communications delivered via paper or canvas Published media, any media made available to the public Recording medium, devices used to store information Social media, media disseminated through social interactions MEDIA Programme, a European Union initiative to support the European audiovisual sector This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Media Mediaș (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈmedi.aʃ]; German: Mediasch; Hungarian: Medgyes; Transylvanian Saxon dialect: Medwesch) is the second largest city in Sibiu County, Transylvania, Romania. Mediaș is located in the middle basin of Târnava Mare River, at 39 km from Sighișoara and 41 km from Blaj. The health resort Bazna, officially recognized for the first time in 1302, is 18 km from Mediaș. The health resort offers mineral water springs, rich in salts, mineral mud and a special type of salt, called "Bazna salt". The distance between Mediaș and the county's residence Sibiu is 55 km. The city administers one village, Ighișu Nou (Eibesdorf; Szászivánfalva). The first signs of human communities in the area are thought to be from the middle Neolithic period. In the 13th century, the kings of Hungary invited German settlers known as Transylvanian Saxons to the area, who settled in the valley of the Târnava Mare River. According to the tradition, the town was founded in 1146, being so one of the oldest cities in Transilvania. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Mediaș The borough of Media is the county seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania and is located 13 miles (21 km) west of Philadelphia. Media was incorporated in 1850 at the same time that it was named the county seat. The population was 5,327 at the 2010 census, down from 5,533 at the 2000 census. Its school district is the Rose Tree Media School District with Penncrest High School and Springton Lake Middle School. In June 2006, it became the first fair trade town in America. The history of the area goes back to William Penn, but the area remained predominantly rural until the twentieth century. The Delaware County Institute of Science was founded in Media in 1833, while the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, a two-year technical college; Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, a three-year technical college; and Delaware County Community College, a two-year liberal arts college, are located nearby. Media promotes itself as "Everybody's Hometown". Land in the area was sold and settled soon after William Penn was named proprietor of the colony of Pennsylvania in 1681 by King Charles II of England. Peter and Wiliam Taylor bought the land where Media is now located, directly from Penn. At the time, the land was located in Chester County. Providence Township was organized in 1684, and divided into Upper Providence and Nether Providence townships by 1690, even though they only had 40 taxable properties at the time. The current borough, formed in 1850, sits between the two townships. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Media,_Pennsylvania mediaplumber.com khalifamedia.com mediaconference.com mediaherald.com aussimedia.com halifaxmedia.com chinamediacampaign.com antiguaandbarbudamedia.com mediad.org dutchmedia.com tobaccomedia.com creativemedianews.com digitalmediachina.com constructive-media.com israelmedia.net qatarmedia.com bangaloremedia.com borninafricamedia.com mexicocitymedia.com mediafrancaise.com Latest News for: Media plumber 10 arrested, seven others named in FIR The Times of India 17 Dec 2019 ... who works as a solar panel fitter; Danish alias Jafar, a plumber from Jamia Azeem Dairy; and vegetable vendor Sharif Taj Mohammed from Jamia Azeem Dairy ... Everything is on social media,” submitted Ansari ... Plumber Zafar said police insisted he was a “student” when booking him.... Maldonado resigns seat, citing move to NY The Pawtucket Times 17 Dec 2019 By JONATHAN BISSONNETTE. jbissonnette@pawtuckettimes.com ... She will be leaving her current position as the director of communications for the United Association of Local 51 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Mere moments after news of Maldonado’s resignation was spreading on social media, Joshua Giraldo, the Chief of Staff to Central Falls Mayor James A.... Queen praises heroes who used narwhal tusk, extinguisher to fight terrorist Union Leader 01 Dec 2019 Many social media posts also pointed out that campaigners for Brexit used stereotypes such as the “Polish plumber” and other tropes about workers coming to Britain from across the European Union ... The police asked the news and social media to obscure his image and not name him ... Poles on social media pointed out that his name was likely spelled Łukasz.... Queen Praises “Brave Individuals” Who Helped In Stopping London Attack OBN 01 Dec 2019 Many social media posts additionally identified that campaigners for Brexit used stereotypes such because the “Polish plumber” and different tropes about staff coming to Britain from throughout the European Union ... The police requested that the information and social media obscure his picture and don’t identify him.... Queen praises heroes who used narwhal tusk, extinguisher to stop attacker Union Leader 30 Nov 2019 Many social media posts also pointed out that campaigners for Brexit used stereotypes such as the "Polish plumber" and other tropes about workers coming to Britain from across the European Union ... The police asked that the news and social media obscure his image and do not name him.... Queen praises heroes who used a narwhal tusk and fire extinguisher to stop London Bridge attacker Stars and Stripes 30 Nov 2019 ‘Plumbers’ rifle through sex toys in customer’s bedside drawer Metro UK 22 Oct 2019 Two men wearing Pimlico Plumbers uniform have filmed themselves rifling through a woman’s dildo drawer ... A man wearing a Pimlico Plumbers polo lines up the dildos on the bed ... It is believed the footage has been circulated around plumber group chats on social media, but it is not known where or when it was taken ... Pimlico Plumbers).... 'Selfless' Plumber Fixes Old Lady's Boiler for Free, Internet Donates Love and Rs 7 Lakh News18 24 Sep 2019 Social media is all praise for a British plumber who charged nothing for ...... What liberal media? \| Opinion Penn Live 20 Sep 2019 As much as movies would have you believe the media works for the public good, their actual record is a bit less cinematically inspiring ... The media reported on the plumbers’ escapades at Watergate and Nixon’s subsequent obstruction of justice, but it downplayed an earlier, bigger story.... No charge for 91-year-old's boiler 'under any circumstances' BBC News 17 Sep 2019 The receipt was shared on social media by the woman's daughter in the past week and has since been liked hundreds of thousands of times. Plumber ...... Saudi princess gets suspended jail in France The Siasat Daily 13 Sep 2019 Hassa bint Salman, a daughter of King Salman and sister of the powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had been charged with instructing her bodyguard to beat up a plumber ... The plumber claimed that he was allowed to leave the apartment only after several hours, during which his phone was destroyed, and that at one point the princess shouted.... French court to rule on Saudi princess ‘beaten workman’ Middle East Online 12 Sep 2019 The 42-year-old princess is accused of instructing her bodyguard Rani Saidi to beat up Ashraf Eid, a plumber, after he was seen taking pictures inside her home in September 2016 ... The plumber claimed he was allowed to leave the apartment only after several hours, during which his phone was destroyed, and that at one point the princess shouted.... Saudi princess faces verdict in French 'beaten workman' case Yahoo Daily News 12 Sep 2019	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2045
__label__cc	0.71386	0.28614	PayPal’s new functionalities expand services beyond online payments PayPal started out as the payment arm of online auction dynamo eBay and evolved into an ubiquitous online payment solution. Now it is enabling functionality on apps like Where, RedLaser and Milo which enhance their core business. “PayPal is clearly then a very popular leader in online payments for the last couple of years here in Canada particular. We’ve seen a tremendous surge in growth of PayPal usage,” says Darrell MacMullin, Managing Director of PayPal Canada. “We’ve done transactions for more than four million active customers,” MacMullin says, “Canadians are using PayPal once every second, online, they’re doing lots of cross border transactions as well as domestic transactions and we’re seeing more and more merchants add PayPal express check out as a very fast, safe way for Canadians to be able to transact online.” RedLaser scans barcodes and QR codes and find pricing information and availability on the fly MacMullin explains that beyond facilitating online payments, PayPal is looking to add convenience to their users. They recently acquired some companies whose products can help boost the service. “eBay has acquired companies in the last six months like RedLaser, which is a barcode scanning and search utility, we also bought a company called Milo, which allows a consumer visiting a store to see the available inventory of that store from the other locations.” PayPal Canada's Darrell MacMullin: "PayPal has strategically acquired services that work on multiple mobile platforms so that they can cater to the largest number of customers." “For example, they’re in a store and they want a digital camera available at one of the other locations, they can see where it was available, choose to go pick it up or actually pay with PayPal right from the phone.” RedLaser, is an app on most mobile platforms which uses smartphone cameras to scan product bar codes and QR codes. RedLaser gives users various options on pricing and where to purchase items. When consumers scan a bar code with RedLaser, search results include local stores and e-retailers, such as Amazon.com Inc., in addition to eBay’s selections. The other acquisition, Where, finds nearby businesses and allows the rating and feedback from users to crowd source information. “Where is like a geo-location incentive based platform,” MacMullin says. “so allowing this whole notion of pre-commerce, so getting consumers to cut through the noise and determine where can I get the best offer or where can I get the best information by making my purchase decision and once the role of PayPal in play is part of that and then as part of that making the payment piece of that very simple to do and transact,” he adds. More Web coverage Trending Mobile Business Featured Travel and Hospitality Sector Needs to Book Time with Mobile and Social Media Can’t manage all your tasks? Try the Pomodoro Technique!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2051
__label__wiki	0.87941	0.87941	Bing & Ruth D.D Dumbo Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, James McAlister : 'Planetarium' Released 9th June, Stream 'Saturn' Now Planetarium, the new collaborative album co-composed by Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister, is set for release on 9th June via 4AD. Album track 'Saturn', and its accompanying music video, premiere today—listen and watch here, or in the player below. A completely reimagined version of the project originally undertaken years ago and performed in various iterations around the world, Planetarium unites Stevens’ vocals, McAlister’s beats, Dessner’s guitar performance, and Muhly’s instrumental compositions—part rock odyssey, part electronic experiment, part classical opus. Conceptually, Planetarium revolves around the cosmic ideas Stevens’ lyrics explore: mythology, astrology, science, astronomy and the intricacies of human consciousness. The album began when Dutch concert hall Muziekgebouw Eindhoven commissioned Muhly to create a new piece and he enlisted friends Dessner, Stevens and McAlister, all of whom had been looking for the opportunity to collaborate on a larger scale. After sketching the framework of the song cycle and performing the piece as a band—flanked by a string quartet and seven trombones—in various forms, the quartet put the project on hold for several years. Returning to the raw material in 2016, Stevens and McAlister reversed their typical process, taking recordings of the live show and adapting to the studio. “We had recorded all the arrangements and the live parts in a studio after our last performance,” says Stevens, “so years later when we all kind of settled down, we said, ‘let’s open Pandora’s box.’” Stevens and McAlister worked to arrange Muhly’s symphonic framework and Dessner’s guitar virtuosity alongside their own lyrics and beats. Stevens became the driver behind the “song” part of the song cycle, his unique voice providing a clear and coherent center of gravity for the whole project. In the time between Planetarium’s conception and release, Muhly wrote a new viola concerto and a commission for the Metropolitan Opera; Dessner released Trouble Will Find Me with The National, toured extensively and moved to Paris; and Stevens recorded and released Carrie & Lowell and, with McAlister, toured the album worldwide. Planetarium is released on 9th June on 2xLP, CD and digitally. You can pre-order via 4AD here. You can pre-order on all platforms here. Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, James McAlister - Planetarium 4AD0009 1. Neptune 2. Jupiter 3. Halley’s Comet 4. Venus 5. Uranus 7. Black Energy 8. Sun 9. Tides 10. Moon 11. Pluto 12. Kuiper Belt 13. Black Hole 14. Saturn 15. In the Beginning 16. Earth 17. Mercury Limited Wolfgang Tillmans Exhibition LP Out Now New U.S. Girls Album 'Heavy Light' In March, 'Overtime' Out Now, New Tour Dates	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2058
__label__cc	0.612317	0.387683	News and Information about edition 1 and special edition edition 1, special edition List of News and Information about edition 1 and special edition on 4WheelsNews.com Read the latest news and information about edition 1 and special edition published on 4WheelsNews.com! View comments and pictures about edition 1 and special edition on 4WheelsNews.com! You also might be interested: smart, special edition, edition 1, smart forfour, mercedes-benz, mercedes-benz s65 amg, geneva motor show, bentley, bentley continental gt, coupe, mulliner, ford, ford explorer, ford expedition, aston martin 2015 Smart ForFour Edition 1 unveiled Almost two weeks ago, Smart introduced the second-generation ForTwo and ForFour models and told us something about the Edition 1, but didn’t show us any photos. Today, the first photos showing the 2015 Smart ForFour Edition 1 emerged on the Web. Available for a limited period, the new edition features a tridion safety cell in Lava Orange which is combined with body panels/body in white on the ForTwo and Graphite Grey on the ForFour. Moreover, the vehicle comes with the Edition 1 badge on the B-pillar and a chromed tailpipe for the exhaust system. In addition, there is a gloss black front grille but also a panoramic roof, as well as a new set of 16-inch alloy wheels and a new sports suspension that lowers the vehicle by 10 mm. Read the entire article 2015 Smart ForFour Edition 1 unveiled The vivid story of luxury performance that goes by the name of Mercedes-AMG S65 is nearing its end. AMG is basically signaling this fact by unveiling a final edition of this successful model, which is powered by the peak version of 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine. Dubbed as the Mercedes-AMG S 65 Final Edition, this limited edition model fuses performance and prestige, as blessed with comprehensive level of standard equipment. In terms of exterior looks, the new Mercedes-AMG S65 Final Edition is wrapped only in a high-gloss obsidian black metallic paint finish, as complemented by air inlet grilles in matte bronze finish as well as tailpipe trims in high-gloss black. Riding on elegant 20-inch forged multi-spoke wheels, the AMG S 65 Final Edition is marked by an AMG crest on the C-pillar to underline its special status. Inside, the cabin of the new Mercedes-AMG S65 Final Edition is upholstered in Exclusive black Nappa leather, as complemented by copper-colored contrasting topstitching. The cabin also features trim elements in high-quality carbon fiber streaked with fine copper-colored threads as well as floor mats featuring topstitching with copper-colored contrasts. Interestingly, the sedan’s pre- configured ambient light is also in copper color. Read the entire article Mercedes-AMG S65 bids farewell with new Final Edition Bentley celebrates its 100 years with Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner Bentley Motors’ centenary celebration is just getting started. As the iconic British carmaker unveiled the fastest production SUV in the world so far, it is also celebrating 100 years of existence by unveiling a limited edition collectors’ car – the new Bentley Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner. Ever since W.O. Bentley founded Bentley Motors on July 10, 1919, the working principle at the carmaker has always been “build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class.” Nearly 100 years since then, Bentley’s celebratory model is seen to live to that principle. After all, the Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner is inspired by the carmaker’s illustrious motorsport history. In fact, the Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner is paying homage to Sir Henry Ralph Stanley “Tim” Birkin. Considered as one of the original ‘Bentley Boys’ of the 1920s and ‘30s, Birkin wasn’t just a customer but also a racing driver. Back then, Birkin commissioned a series of 4 1/2 Litre supercharged Bentley Blower. One of these was raced by Birkin himself at the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hours. As you may have guessed, Birkin piloted the iconic No.9 Bentley Blower – with power increased from 110 bhp to 175 bhp -- at the race. Read the entire article Bentley celebrates its 100 years with Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner Ford unveils new special editions for its Expedition and Explorer SUVs Sports utility vehicles are still in heavy demand. Ford knows this very well as the American carmaker has seen sales of its SUVs surge dramatically by 28 percent in the past six years. Leading this charge are the Ford Expedition and Ford Explorer SUVs, which is why these models are each getting not just one, but special editions. These new four special edition SUVs – Ford Expedition Stealth Edition, Ford Expedition Texas Edition, Ford Explorer Limited Luxury Edition and Ford Explorer Desert Copper Edition – will only be offered in the United States and are expected to further boost the popularity of the Expedition and Explorer in the country. The new four special edition SUVs were all unveiled at the State Fair of Texas. There is a reason why Ford unveiled the new four special edition SUVs at the State Fair of Texas. After all, Texas is the largest market for Ford’s large SUVs. In fact, the state accounted for nearly 25 percent of Expedition retail sales nationally – even more than the combined sales of the SUV in Florida and California. Read the entire article Ford unveils new special editions for its Expedition and Explorer SUVs Aston Martin DBS 59 celebrates 60 years of DBR1’s historic win at 1959 Le Mans Aston Martin is celebrating 60 years of its historic win and 1-2 finish at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans with a new special edition of the Aston Martin DBS. This Q by Aston Martin creation was commissioned by Aston Martin Cambridge, and only 24 units will be built with thorough reference with the Aston Martin DBR1 race car that clutched the 1959 victory. The British carmaker is introducing the new Aston Martin DBS 59. As it moniker says, this special edition Aston DBS Superleggera pays tribute to the 1959 win by adding the figure “59” as a suffix. Fielded by David Brown Racing, Aston Martin DBR1 #5 (piloted by Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby) and #6 (driven by Maurice Trintignant and Paul Frere racers secured the first and second place finishes, respectively, at the 1959 Le Mans. But the references don’t end there. The commissioned work is only for 24 examples, each unit of the DBS 59 represents every hour of the 24-hour Le Mans race where the DBR1 grabbed unmatched wins. In fact, DBS 59 models are identified by a small painted white roundel located adjacent to the side strakes, with each unit numbered from 1 to 24. Read the entire article Aston Martin DBS 59 celebrates 60 years of DBR1’s historic win at 1959 Le Mans Cadillac celebrates 15 years of V-Series sub-brand with new 2019 Pedestal Editions Before we knew its Cadillac’s V-Series sub-brand is already celebrating its 15 years of existence. To give this ultra-high-performance luxury sub-brand a fitting celebration, Cadillac is introducing limited run models to be dubbed as the 2019 Cadillac V-Series Pedestal Editions. The 2019 Pedestal Edition will be applicable for the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and the 2019 Cadillac CTS-V Super Sedan. Aside from celebrating the successful 15 years of the Cadillac V-Series sub brand, the 2019 Pedestal Edition serves as a grand farewell to the third generation of the V-Series. Soon enough, the fourth generation of the Cadillac V-Series would arrive, heralding a new era of luxury high-performance at Cadillac. The Pedestal Editions of the 2019 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and CTS-V Super Sedan are distinguished from their regular counterparts through a number of aesthetic modifications. These include a commemorative application of Bronze Sand Metallic exterior color, Black Chrome trim and Black Chrome grille surround. Read the entire article Cadillac celebrates 15 years of V-Series sub-brand with new 2019 Pedestal Editions Ford Fiesta is now available with new ST-Line Red and Black Editions in Europe Ford is giving potential Fiesta customers more reasons to purchase its world-renowned subcompact. Two of these are the introductions of new sporty model based from the ST-Line trim of the Ford Fiesta. New customers can now indulge with the new Ford Fiesta ST-Line Red Edition and the Fiesta ST-Line Black Edition. Ford is now selling the Ford Fiesta ST-Line Red Edition and Fiesta ST-Line Black Edition models in selected markets in Europe. According to the carmaker, the ST-Line trim accounts for around 20 percent of total Fiesta sales this year. Perhaps the satisfying demand for the ST-Line – which endows the Fiesta a sportier and more dynamic appearance – has led Ford to create two new special editions based on this trim. These new editions – the new Ford Fiesta ST-Line Red Edition and the Fiesta ST-Line Black Edition feature distinctive exterior and interior elements that make them stand out from the rest. Making full use of Ford Performance-inspired styling, these new Ford Fiesta ST-Line edition models are available in three- and five-door body styles. Both the new Ford Fiesta ST-Line Red Edition and the Fiesta ST-Line Black Edition are served by Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost petrol engine that deliver 140 PS of max output, as complemented by sports suspension. This engine is mated to a low-friction six-speed manual gearbox. Read the entire article Ford Fiesta is now available with new ST-Line Red and Black Editions in Europe 2019 Maserati Ghibli Ribelle is a rebellious limited edition in elegant black finish There is a new rebel in Maserati’s family of vehicles and it looks ready to go up against all odds. Maserati is introducing the new Ghibli Ribelle, a new limited edition model that underscores the importance of the Ghibli within the carmaker’s range. Maserati will launch the new Ghibli Ribelle to the market starting October 2018. Maserati’s latest limited edition is essentially the Ghibli featuring a darker look courtesy of a number of exterior and interior tweaks. Its name “Ribelle” is an Italian word that actually means “rebel,” signifying the rebellious looks of this new limited edition. To highlight this, the Ghibli Ribelle is wrapped in a dark metallic tone called “Nero Ribelle,” which means black rebel. Nero Ribelle is indeed a fitting color for such a name. This rebellious yet sophisticated dark appearance of the Maserati Ghibli Ribelle is further highlighted by elegantly exclusive glossy black Proteo alloy wheels. Measuring 19 inches in diameter, these alloy wheels feature contrasting red laser etched details. Seen through the wheels are red brake calipers. Read the entire article 2019 Maserati Ghibli Ribelle is a rebellious limited edition in elegant black finish 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition is a hotter hatch with black elements Volkswagen’s hot hatch just got hotter for the 2019 model year with the introduction of a Rabbit Edition. The new 2019 VW Golf GTI Rabbit Edition is a special model that pays homage to the heritage of the GTI. It will be available along with three usual trims offered for the 2019 Golf GTI: S, SE, and Autobahn. Slotted between the S and SE trims, the limited-edition VW Golf GTI Rabbit Edition is distinguished from the standard models through its looks and features. Available only in four colors -- Cornflower Blue, Deep Black Pearl, Pure White and Urano Grey – the GTI Rabbit Edition boasts of an exterior with a black rear spoiler, 18-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels as well as LED headlights with the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) and black mirror caps. Inside, the limited edition features Rabbit-badged seat tags as well as red-stitched floor mats. Volkswagen also provided the 2019 Golf GTI Rabbit Edition with a number of systems such as KESSY keyless access with push-button start, Blind Spot Monitor, Front Assist and Rear Traffic Alert. Read the entire article 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit Edition is a hotter hatch with black elements Rezvani Tank Military Edition is a bulletproof extreme utility vehicle with optional Hellcat engine The Rezvani Tank takes inspiration from the military vehicle of the same name. With this name, this extreme utility vehicle is telling the world that it has similar traits as a tank. Now, Rezvani is taking the military connection of this creation to a new level. Thus, Rezvani is introducing its latest offering – the Rezvani Tank Military Edition. As an extreme utility vehicle, the Rezvani Tank already boasts of capabilities that allow it to become the ultimate road-going and off-road extreme utility vehicle. But Rezvani didn’t stop at the Tank, and instead explored more ways to level up its capabilities. The result is the new Rezvani Tank Military Edition. Ferris Rezvani, chief executive of Rezvani, remarked that with the Tank Military edition, the company is upping the ante. Recognizing the success they achieved with the Tank, Rezvani divulged that they decided to create a new machine laden with the ultimate security features while providing extreme luxury. He called Tank as an extreme tactical urban vehicle equipped to handle all, including urban terrain or even an apocalyptic attack. Read the entire article Rezvani Tank Military Edition is a bulletproof extreme utility vehicle with optional Hellcat engine Four color themes are available for the new Piloti Ferrari 488 Pista It turns out that aside from the Rosso Corsa traditional finish (red), the Piloti Ferrari 488 Pista Special Edition is also available in three other color finishes. This means that prospective clients could purchase the Ferrari 488 Pista in Piloti Ferrari specifications in any of the four color themes. As expected, the Piloti Ferrari 488 Pista was introduced into the world wrapped in Rosso Corsa, which is regarded as the red racing color of racing cars from Italy. But aside from the Rosso Corsa, the 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari can also be finished in Argento Nurburgring, Nero Daytona, and Blu Tour De France. Each color theme is named after a significant sporting event or location. Argento Nurburgring is essentially a silver theme that makes the 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari looks sportily elegant. Nero Daytona, meanwhile, wraps the 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari in black for a sleek, athletic appearance. On the other hand, Blu Tour De France, lends the 488 Pista Piloti Ferrari with a solid façade. Read the entire article Four color themes are available for the new Piloti Ferrari 488 Pista Two newly built Koenigsegg Agera Final Editions to appear at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed Hearing the words “Koenigsegg Agera” immediately brings music to the ears of hypercar fans and enthusiasts. After all, Koenigsegg Agera has been lording it all over the world of hypercar for already around eight years. Now, Koenigsegg is marking the end of the Agera era with two new final examples – the Thor and the Vader. Actually, Thor and Vader are part of a three-example Koenigsegg Agera Final Edition series. The Final Edition series designation was applied to the three last Agera models in March 2016, with permission from their respective owners. The first of the Agera Final Edition series has already been built and shipped to its owner, while Thor and Vader were just recently completed this by Koenigsegg’s expert team at the carmaker’s factory in Angelholm, Sweden. In a sense, Thor and Vader are the real final examples of the Koenigsegg Agera. Both Thor and Vader Final Editions are based from the Koenigsegg Agera RS. Interestingly, all options that were availed by the owners of these final Agera models were provided at no extra costs and charges. Even the many aerodynamic elements installed in Thor and Vader were at no additional cost. Read the entire article Two newly built Koenigsegg Agera Final Editions to appear at 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Night Edition model gets AMG upgrades Mercedes-Benz has been working on refreshing its people-hauling V-Class, which has racked up more than 100,000 deliveries since 2014. But before the new model finally goes on sale sometime next year, the German automaker is giving the current model one last special edition to keep customers interested. It is called the V-Class Night Edition and it comes with a handful of improvements care of the AMG department. But don’t get too excited because they aren’t doing any improvements to the engine. Power comes from the automaker’s familiar 2.1 liter turbodiesel engine with 190 horsepower (140 kilowatts) and 325 pound-feet (440 Newton metres) of torque. According to Mercedes, the average fuel consumption is between 6.8 and 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, or 34.6-31.4 miles per gallon with CO2 emissions of 179-199 grams per kilometer. As for the exterior upgrades, there’s the new AMG front and rear aprons, new radiator grille with two louvres in high gloss black, black AMG sourced 19 inch alloy wheels with seven twin spoke design, Edition badges on the front wings, and tinted rear windows. Read the entire article 2018 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Night Edition model gets AMG upgrades Mini creates one-off Cooper S for Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle The MINI Cooper S, a standard hardtop with two doors that is great for everyday use, has been transformed into a posh hatchback that is perfect for the royal family. The so-called royal Mini had been developed by Mini Design especially for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19th. The Mini Cooper S has been given a beautiful Crystal White finish with an intricate roof featuring a handmade, multi coloured graphic. The paint has several layers and was also completed by hand. Furthermore, they had to ensure to combine elements of Prince Harry’s flag, the Union Jack, as well as Meghan Markle’s national flag, Stars and Stripes. There are five white stripes on the roof, which corresponds with the hood where there are silver and blue accent stripes that can also be seen on the rear fenders. The side scuttles around the side turn signal indicators were made with 3D printing technology, and these were adorned by the “M” and “H” initials, with a heart in between the letters. To cap off the exterior changes, there are door mounted LEDs that will project the words “Just Married” on the ground. Read the entire article Mini creates one-off Cooper S for Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Lotus Exige Sport 410 takes inspiration from Exige Cup 430 Lotus’ newest model to expand the Exige range had been introduced as the Sport 410, which is going to be positioned between the 350 and the Cup 430. It actually gets some of its features from the latter - from the engine and suspension to its aerodynamics. What powers the Exige Sport 410 would be the Cup 430’s supercharged 3.5 liter V6 engine, calibrated for it to have a total output of 410 hp (416 PS) and 310 pound feet of torque (420 Newton metres). The 410 also receives the oil cooler and larger clutch from the Cup 430. The engine is mated to a six speed close ration manual transmission that is standard, together with the exposed gear change linkage. The Sport hits 60 miles per hour in only 3.3 seconds, while continuing to the Cup 430’s top speed of 180 miles per hour, in the coupe configuration. Sport 410 now uses the Cup 430’s chassis, suspension and dampers to the Sport 410. The three way adjustable Nitron dampers had been tuned for the road to meet the car’s aerodynamic demands. Anti-roll bars up front and in the rear are standard too. Read the entire article Lotus Exige Sport 410 takes inspiration from Exige Cup 430 There is another special edition Lotus car – the Exige Cup 430 Type 25 Lotus is not done rolling out special edition models, and one of Jetta’s latest special edition models would be the Exige Cup 430 Type 25 collector’s edition. The model pays homage to the single seat Lotus race car with the same name. It also comes with a handful of new features that let it stand out from the rest of the special edition Lotus cars. Customers of this unique model can get the Exige in any colour, as long as it is Lotus Racing Green, or Old English White. What you see in the rendering’s pictures here is the said green finish. As you can see, it has yellow and black accents all over its body - from the hood to the roof, and the fascia, which can be customized depending on what the customer wants. As for the interior, it will also be given the same bespoke detailing, where customers can pick from a variety of options and materials like leather and Alcantara throughout. What gives the Exige enough power is a 3.5 liter supercharged V6, enabling it to carry out 430 horsepower (320 kilowatts) and 440 pound feet (596 Newton metres) of torque. This is mated to an open gate six speed manual transmission. With these mechanical bits, it makes the Lotus Cup 430 Type 25 one of the quickest cars in its class. It is capable of sprinting from 0-60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) in just 3.2 seconds, before pushing its limit to 180 miles per hour (290 kilometers per hour). Read the entire article There is another special edition Lotus car – the Exige Cup 430 Type 25 2018 Fiat 500 Urbana Edition gets an infusion of style The upcoming 2018 New York Auto Show is home to a number of premieres. Some of these are the Lincoln Aviator, 2019 Ford Fusion, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Corolla hatchback, and many others. While the hype is huge for these models, there are also those that made their mark albeit in a more subtle way. One of those is the 2018 Fiat 500 Urbana Edition. In case you were wondering, Urbana is not the new nameplate for the 500 range. That is because it is already used in the 500X and is used by the 500L Trekking. In the newest application, the special edition model gets a black trimmed exterior lights, it then sits in s set of 16 inch “hyper black” aluminum wheels with signature Urbana Edition elements. Beginning in spring of this year, the Fiat 500 Urbana Edition will be offered in Pompei Silver, Bianco White Ice, Perla White Tri-coat, Granito Gray, and Metallo Gray exterior colours. As for the interior, upgrades are limited to new front bucket seats with silver accent stitching as well as a black instrument panel bezel. Read the entire article 2018 Fiat 500 Urbana Edition gets an infusion of style Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection features star headliner with 1,340 fiber optic lights Whenever you hear the word Rolls-Royce, average or typical definitely are not words you would use to describe them. The BMW-owned luxury automaker is always looking for ways to give these already fancy cars, even more kick, by offering more configurations to satisfy deep pocketed customers who have exclusive taste. For instance, we just learned that there will soon be a special edition version of the lavish Wraith coupe, with extra bits here and there. And it comes as no surprise that this will only be limited to 55 units. The special edition model gets inspiration from “those who lead where others follow”. The special edition will be dressed in Sunburst Grey paint with copper accents, but that is not the only thing that makes this Wraith so unique. Just like the rest of the Rolls-Royces, the source of the magic is inside the luxurious cabin where the starlight headliner has been improved quite a bit. Firstly, it had been handwoven. Second, this weave consists of 1,340 fiber optic lights that illuminate eight shooting stars that fire at random. It actually takes almost 20 hours to configure this effect, which is predominantly observed over the front seats. All these contribute to the brand’s aim to raise the Wraith’s owner-driver appeal. Read the entire article Rolls-Royce Wraith Luminary Collection features star headliner with 1,340 fiber optic lights 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition offers horseracing-inspired luxury The Ram 1500 Limited is one impressive car already, considering that it is the range-topping model. Now, the automaker has decided to give it more personality and class while getting inspiration from America’s most famous horse race. 2019 Ram 1500 Limited Kentucky Derby Edition gets some extra amenities. There will also be a slight discount that will come with the new 1500 Limited. The Limited’s normal base price is $53,890 (before destination), versus the Kentucky Derby Edition that has a starting price of $53,190 (plus an extra $1,645 destination charge). In fact, only 2,000 units of this horse racing inspired model will be built by the automaker. To let these trucks stand out from the rest, there are the rose and horseshoe Kentucky Derby logo on each side of the bed near the taillights. These will also be the first Ram 1500s that will be available in the new Ivory White Tri Coat paint. Buyers also have the choice to go for the following shades: Delmonico Red, Diamond Black Crystal, Granite Crystal, Max Steel, or Patriot Blue. Read the entire article 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition offers horseracing-inspired luxury 2019 GMC Acadia and Terrain are now available in Black Editions GMC’s new Terrain and Acadia will be receiving dark suits for the 2019 model year in the Black Edition variant. The new SUVs not only will get a dark exterior trim, but this will be complemented by some glossy black highlights. This unique package will go on sale this summer, but we do not know yet how much it will be priced. If you were wondering, the Black Edition package will be available on the Terrain’s SLE and SLT grades of the SUV. What comes with this package is a set of 19 inch gloss black wheels with five sets of dual spokes. Up front, the grille gets a dark insert and matching surround. The exterior is adorned with black trim, from the side mirror caps to the roof rails. If black is not your favourite colour, there is no need to worry as you do not have to get the Black Edition in black, or what GMC refers to as the Ebony Twilight Metallic. Other available colours for the exterior include Summit White, Graphite Gray Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, and Sedona Metallic. Read the entire article 2019 GMC Acadia and Terrain are now available in Black Editions 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman released with new engine, better looks Hyundai pledges for Automatic Emergency Braking to be standard equipment on all vehicles by 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS gets carbon fiber makeover from TechArt Porsche Design introduces P´2150 Roadster 2.2 Lean BriefBag TopCar Stinger GTR based on 2014 Porsche 911 (991) Turbo/Turbo S	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2059
__label__cc	0.550052	0.449948	Allison Becomes a 53er On December 10, 2017, Allison McNickle became the 142nd person to climb all 52 Peaks with the 52 Peak Club. She had to climb over 120,000 feet and hike 300 miles to accomplish this feat. Allison is not a stranger to accomplishment. She is a trauma surgeon at UMC in Las Vegas, NV. Though busy as you can imagine she became a 53er (hiker who has climbed all 52 Peaks) in a little over one year. Allison is a native of Chicago and has been active her entire life, rowing competitively in college and more recently cycling and hiking. Her favorite peaks are Bridge Mountain, Rainbow Peak and Mount Wilson, all in Red Rock Canyon, which is just 20 miles west of Las Vegas, NV. Upon becoming a 53er she said, "It was a great accomplishment and a memorable day. I was proud to finish the deck in ~14 months which was my goal when I started. I am excited to re-hike my favorites peaks and try new routes that I didn't experience previously." The 52 Peak Club motivates hikers to conquer their fears and gain self confidence by hiking the best peaks around Las Vegas,NV. To learn more about the 52 Peak Club, click here. 52 Peak Club offered 19 challenging and fun hikes the first week of May 2016 A weekend of many fun hikes offered by meetup hiking las vegas / 52 peak club 6/13-14/2015 Read about all the hikes led on Saturday and Sunday: Kraft Peak (Calico Basin) (2 of Hearts): On Saturday, Leader Chris led six 52ers/53ers on a hike to Kraft Mountain that included four rappels. Learn from the best and most knowledgeable Double the trouble @Elephant Loop and Turtlehead Jr from Sandstone Quarry (Calico Basin) (2 of Diamonds): Leader Sara led four members to Turtlehead Jr. Mack's Peak to Mack's Peak North, Mt. Charleston (8 Spades or 9 Spades): Leader Brett led four 52ers to two peaks today on Mt. Charleston. Mack's Peak is a good introductory mountaineering hike. It’s a half day hike, not too long. Fantastic views in all directions are seen from the peak. Mack's Peak North - Although loose in parts, there’s some climbing and a pseudo knife-edge traverse to the summit making this a hike worth doing. No photos are available for this hike. McFarland Peak, Mt. Charleston (10 of Hearts): Leader Kelly led eight 52ers and one 53er to the Summit of McFarland Peak on Saturday. High Clearance Vehicles were needed for this hike. This is the best route to the seldom-climbed McFarland Peak. Trailhead is Gravel Road 570 (Not marked). The views along the summit ridge of this route are truly awesome. Sunday, 6-14-2015 North Peak, Red Rock Canyon (6 of Spades): Leader David led 12 52ers to the Summit of North Peak via Rocky Gap Road. High Clearance Vehicles were needed for this route. North Peak is the second highest peak in Red Rock. A fantastic view of Red Rock and Las Vegas is seen from the peak. From North Peak it’s a few hundred yards to an awesome overlook into Ice Box Canyon. The views will blow you away. White Rock Hills Peak, Red Rock Canyon (4 of Hearts): Leader Jimmy led two 52ers/53ers to the summit of White Rock Hills Peak. Mummy Mountain, Mt. Charleston (9 of Spades: Leader Dinorah led 15 52ers to the Summit in celebration of Bradley Roberts' last peak. We also want to welcome and congratulate Virginia Sawicki who earned her first card at the summit. Mummy Mountain is the second highest peak in Mt. Charleston. This is the perfect beginner’s mountaineering route. It will give you a feel for real mountaineering. If you like this hike, you can shoot for hikes in the High Sierra. From the summit of Mummy Mountain you can see Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, and Lake Mead. Mummy's Toe, Mt. Charleston (9 of Spades) : Leader Oz led 13 52ers/53ers to the Summit of Mummy's Toe. Mummy’s Toe is a favorite among local hikers. 10 Hikes led over the first weekend in june, 6/6-7/2015 Here are some highlights from the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Saturday, 6-6-2015 Leader Shane led four members on a multiple peak hike this morning, Mummy's Head Loop which included Mummy's Nose (10 Spades) , Mummy's Forehead (Jack Spades) and Mummy's Chin (King Spades).. Mummy's Nose is one of the best hikes in Mt. Charleston. Each peak has spectacular views with each step along the ridgeline, the views get better and better. No photos are available for this hike. White Rock Springs Peak: Leader Chris led one member to the peak. This is a good hike to introduce people to scrambling. There are plenty of options to do more scrambling if you want. The peak is visible from the trailhead. This hike is good almost year round. If you don't mind an early start, because it is short (2-3 hours), it is appropriate for summer as well as spring and fall. Be at the entrance gate by 6am. No photos are available for this hike. Mummy's Nose: Leader Dinorah led five 52ers to the summit. This is one of the best hikes in Mt. Charleston. With each step along the ridgeline, the views get better and better. Remember that whenever you go hiking, it’s a must to bring a good camera, and a quality pair of binoculars. This means you won’t miss a thing and your memories can be shared with others when you return. Fletcher Peak (8 Hearts): Leader Ian led four members to the summit of Fletcher Peak with a stop at Raintree. This is a trail hike all the way to the peak. Fletcher Peak has some of the best views of any summit in Mt. Charleston. There are great views of Mummy’s Toe and Cockscomb Ridge from the trail. It's a real treat to visit Rain Tree any day of the week. Raintree, the fabled old bristlecone pine that is thought to be the largest and oldest (some 3,000 years) tree in the Spring Mountains. Mummy's Toe (9 Spades via Mummy Springs): Leaders Richard and Rob, both 53ers, led ten 52ers to the summit of Mummy's Toe. This hike began at North Loop Trailhead, this distance is 8 miles up and back, elevation gain is 2,591 feet and the elevation at the peak is 10,925. Mummy’s Toe is a favorite among local hikers and the 52 Peak Club. This route has changed since the addition of the trail above Mummy Springs. The new route is much better than the old route and easier to follow. The views from the summit are fantastic. Oak Creek Overlook, Red Rock Canyon (4 Clubs): Leaders Sara and Brett led three 52ers to Oak Creek Overlook on Saturday, 6-6-2015. This hike will become a classic scrambling route in Red Rock Canyon. Although this is not a high summit, it’s a wild route with great vistas from the top. Sunday, 6-7-2015 Macks Peak North, Mt. Charleston (9 Hearts): Leaders Rob and David led four 52ers to the summit of Macks Peak North. Although loose in parts, there’s some climbing and a pseudo knife-edge traverse to the summit making this a hike worth doing. Charleston Peak (Ace of Spades): Leader Jimmy led 16 members to the Summit of Mt. Charleston to celebrate Natalie earning her last card with the 52 Peak Club. Charleston Peak is approximately 18 miles from Trail Canyon Trailhead. It is the highest peak in southern Nevada, and one of the most popular hikes in the state. It is the 8th most prominent mountain in the U.S. and also the most prominent mountain in Nevada. Charleston Peak provides desert dwellers with a dramatic change of scenery (big trees and alpine meadows) and a taste of strenuous high-altitude hiking. White Rock Hills Peak Southern Route, Red Rock Canyon (4 of Hearts): Branch led eight 52ers to White Rock Hills Peak Southern Route when the temperature dipped down into the70s. Eva's Tower, descent route down gully 3 with a rappel, 4-13-2015 Branch Whitney led 11 hard core hikers today to Eva's Tower. This is one of the most improbable routes in all of Red Rock. The summit looks technical from all angles. Eva's Towers offers a little bit of everything, rock scrambling, a cave like slot, a little bit of stemming with many twists and turns to challenge you. Great vistas from the summit add to the enjoyment of this fantastic route. This peak is named after my first hiking partner, Eva. The weather was beautiful today and perfect for rock scrambling in Red Rock Canyon. To make this a round trip route we descended Gully 3 which included a rappel so that we did not retrace our steps through Gully 2. This route takes you to places of beauty and wonder. The hike started at approximately 7:30 am and we were back to our cars before 12:30 pm. Ice box peak (Jack of clubs) and bridge mountain (ace of diamonds), 4-4-2015 Branch Whitney led a small group of members of the 52 Peak Club on a two card hike to Ice Box Peak and Bridge Mountain descending the North Peak decent route to Rocky Gap Road. Beautiful weather and strong hikers made this nine hour challenging hike a memorable experience. The route is in good shape. full moon hike to windy peak, the backway, 4-3-2015 Don and Dinorah (LaExploradora) Arambula led two separate hikes to Windy Peak, The Backway, on 4-3-2015, to accommodate 30 members of Meetup Hiking Las Vegas to Windy Peak. fortification hill (2 of spades) full moon trail hike, lake mead. Assistant Organizer Jimmy Logan led 19 hikers to Fortification Hill via trail. Jimmy reported that the moon rise and sunset happened at the same time. The weather was comfortable with a cool breeze. A good time was had by all. Oak peak (8D), red rock canyon Four hikes were posted on Meetup Hiking Las Vegas on 3-8-2014. Assistant Organizer Jimmy Logan led nine hard core hikers to Oak Peak. Oak Peak is a seven mile round trip Class 3 hike with an elevation gain of 2,233 feet. The route travels through the south fork of Oak Creek climbing nine dry\wet falls, however, this time of year because of all the recent rain (and some snow was found on north facing spots on this hike), there were a lot of workarounds due to the amount of water in the canyon. Fun was had by all! Just ask Chris Wehner who went for a very cold dip! It heads NW up a steep section of sandstone, and then heads north to the peak. Descent is through the north fork of Oak Creek Canyon. Pine Creek Peak (Ace of hearts), red rock canyon Assistant Organizer Bill Suiter led ten hard core hikers to Pine Creek Peak on 3-7-2015.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2060
__label__wiki	0.981629	0.981629	Google's plan to build new headquarters in Sydney rejected - will they now move to Melbourne? By Chris OKeefe • Federal Political Reporter 4:54pm Apr 17, 2018 Google's ambitious plan to establish its Australian headquarters in Sydney has been killed off yet again by the NSW Government, sparking fears they could start looking to Melbourne for a solution. Google partnered with property developer Mirvac to set up offices at the 12 hectare site in Eveleigh near Redfern railway station. The unsolicited proposal was submitted to the state government late last year. 9NEWS has learned the proposal went to the NSW Cabinet Infrastructure Committee (CIC) last Tuesday and was rejected. The Eveleigh site eyed by Google for its Australian headquarters. (9NEWS) (9NEWS) Much of the land is owned by Transport for NSW. (9NEWS) (9NEWS) Google's proposal to acquire the land has been rejected. (9NEWS) (9NEWS) Transport for NSW, who owns much of the land at the proposed site, recommended government look to the broader market to gain a better price. According to government sources, there have been numerous parties interested in developing the site. Google currently has its offices at a Mirvac building at Jones Bay in Pyrmont. What we searched for in 2019 Best apps of 2019 revealed Billionaire co-founders of Google step down from executive roles The company has made it clear it needs a bigger facility to cater for what they expect to be a local workforce of 10,000 in the near future. Speaking from India, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it was in the interest of the taxpayer to get the best price for the Eveleigh site. "We have time to make sure we support them to find alternative accommodation," Ms Berejiklian said. "We need to make sure our government goes through proper processes." Google has had a plan to build its Australian headquarters in Sydney rejected again. (AAP) (AAP) Gladys Berejiklian insists it is in the taxpayers' interest to get a fair price for the site. (AAP) (AAP) The Eveleigh proposal is Google's second to be rejected. The technology giant walked away from months of negotiations to establish a Silicon Valley-style precinct at White Bay Power Station at Rozelle. Google pulled out of discussions for the site after they were told no mass public transport solution would be available for another decade. The government's handling of negotiations at White Bay is widely considered within the industry as a farce. Google walked away from a plan to build a base at White Bay Power Station in Rozelle. (9NEWS) (9NEWS) A Google spokesperson refused to comment on the Eveleigh proposal but would not rule out moving interstate. "We are assessing a number of options,"the spokesperson said. Victorian Minister for Innovation Philip Dalidakis is understood to have flown to Sydney recently to lobby Google to significantly expand their operations in Melbourne. "The Victorian Government will leave no stone unturned to give them every possible site available to them in Melbourne," Mr Dalidakis said. The Cabinet Infrastructure Committee consists of Ms Berejiklian, Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Transport Minister Andrew Constance, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and Planning Minister Anthony Roberts. 9NEWS understands Mr Perrottet was not present at the meeting. Unsolicited proposals are traditionally hard to get approved, although recently Transurban was successful with Northconnex and Macquarie Bank was given the green light to develop their site in Martin Place in conjunction with the Sydney Metro. Auto news: Mercedes’ bold plan to sidestep price negotiation on new cars - caradvice.com.au	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2062
__label__cc	0.724827	0.275173	Oronzo Gasparo papers, 1909-1975 Gasparo, Oronzo, 1903-1969 Size: 9 linear ft. (partially microfilmed on 3 reels) Summary: Correspondence, biographical material, printed material, writings, sketchbooks, artwork, financial records, photographs, and motion picture film and video. REEL N70-25: Correspondence; biographical data; printed material includes clippings, press releases, newsletters, exhibition catalogs and announcements. REEL 132: Correspondence and consignment agreements with the East River Gallery; biographical writings and critical notes by Gasparo and others; press releases, exhibition announcements and catalogs. REEL 960: Typescript of Karen Greiffenberg's thesis "The Colorful World of Oronzo Gasparo: His Life and Art"written for the University of Washington, 1973. UNMICROFILMED: Biographical documents and writings; correspondence with family, friends, Preston Dickinson, Paul Dennis O'Connor, galleries, museums and Jessica Millmans' correspondence concerning Gasparo; sketches and sketchbooks; clippings, articles, exhibition guest books, catalogs and announcements; photographs of Gasparo, Millman, Dickinson, and slides and negatives of artwork; financial records; notes; 3 reels 16 mm film, including two film prints of "A Night In the Artist's Studio: Gasparo with model Magdelene Egry" (copied to VHS), and an untitled reel of footage of Gasparo and models; 2 palettes; and a printing block. Painter; New York, N.Y. Born in Bari, Italy. He came to the United States in 1916. Studied at the National Academy of Design, N.Y.C. and with Preston Dickinson. Served as a WPA artist in New York City. Material on reel 960 was lent for microfilming by Jessica Millman, a friend of Gasparo's, 1975. The other material was donated by Millman, 1970-1984. The 16mm film was transferred to VHS video Nov. 1991 and is catalogued separately and shelved under Gropius. Some unmicrofilmed letters are in Italian. Reel 960: Originals returned to the lender, Jessica Millman, after microfilming. Microfilm reels N70-25, 132 and 960 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan. Oronzo Gasparo papers, 1909-1975. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Also in the Archives Selected Digitized Items Dickinson, Preston O'Connor, Paul Dennis East River Gallery (New York, N.Y) Artists' models Painting, Modern Slides (photographs) Motion pictures (visual works)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2066
__label__cc	0.694776	0.305224	Balanced Reporting. Trusted Insights. Sunday, January 19, 2020 West-2020 Food & Ag 2020 Ag & Food Summit Open Mic Interviews DriveTime Podcast Agri-Pulse TV Meet the lawmaker Sign up for your FREE 4-week trial subscription. Access our premium content, receive daily and weekly news updates in addition to our industry-valued newsletters. Home » USDA: Catfish insurance program is not feasible USDA: Catfish insurance program is not feasible 08/22/16 4:16 PM By Bill Tomson WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2016 – USDA was ordered to look into the possibility of creating a catfish insurance program and the result is disappointing to many of the nation’s catfish farmers. After reviewing the results of an exhaustive review by the research group Agralytica Consulting, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) concluded that there’s just no sound way to provide U.S. catfish farmers with insurance policies that protect them against falling prices and rising input costs. “The study concluded that there is not enough available data to establish a catfish crop insurance program that would be actuarially sound,” a Risk Management Agency spokesman said. “Stakeholders are encouraged to provide comments on the study, which is available on the Risk Management Agency’s website.” The study was mandated in the 2014 farm bill and lawmakers envisioned the creation of a gross margin insurance program, but the study concluded there was no way to accurately predict the future prices farmers would be getting or the future production costs. “Other livestock gross margin plans offered by (RMA) rely on futures markets to determine estimated prices for products and inputs (feed) in order to calculate gross margin guarantees for insurance purposes,” the Agralytica study said. “Unfortunately, there are neither futures for catfish feed nor for catfish.” The researchers said they considered the possibility of basing estimates for feed prices on a formula that focuses on futures prices of key ingredients. Those estimates would likely only be good for a year at most, though, and predicting reliable prices for the catfish would still not be possible. “An assessment of an econometric model used for this purpose by the Livestock Revenue Protection (LRP)-Lamb program, along with a review of a similar proposed model for catfish, suggest that this type of model would perform poorly in providing useful estimates of future catfish prices,” the study said. Still, the researchers said they went on to consider other alternatives such as trying to use prior prices of catfish in order to forecast future prices as well as constructing a “feed spike insurance” that would not protect producers from margin losses, but would protect them from steep rises in feed prices. “After careful review, we conclude that there are key data challenges and actuarial concerns that cannot be overcome,” the study concluded. “We are also concerned that a program could distort the catfish market and be vulnerable to adverse selection and moral hazard.” Also, the only way the such a program might be made to work and get enough producers to sign up would be for RMA to offer a significant subsidy and that would likely prove to be a major distortion to the market, the study said. “We do not believe there would be significant participation in the program without a large subsidy (or only in scenarios advantageous to the growers)” the study said. “If the participation is low, the cost to RMA of maintaining a program would be too high in relation to the benefits provided. If the subsidy were too high, this may distort the supply curve. We recommend that RMA not try to develop a margin protection plan for catfish.” The report and RMA’s conclusion is a letdown, said a spokesman for Catfish Farmers of America. “It is our understanding that RMA has received, or will receive, a report on catfish margin insurance that does not recommend pursuing an insurance product for catfish under a gross margin model,” the spokesman said. “If true, CFA is certainly disappointed and will review the report’s finding when made publicly available.” An RMA official said that once the report is made public, the agency will begin accepting feedback on the study and the agency’s conclusions. For more news, go to: www.Agri-Pulse.com Measure to stop USDA catfish inspection passes Senate hurdle Senate votes to scuttle USDA's catfish inspection Bill Tomson Senior Trade Editor Trump to headline Farm Bureau convention for 3rd straight year Opinion: Hollywood hypocrites at the Golden Globes Documents detail China's ag commitments China commits to cut trade barriers, increase ag purchases Perdue: China buying binge to benefit wide range of US commodities IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes This week's guest on Open Mic is Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association. Dykes says trade is a critical issue for the dairy sector and discusses export markets abroad. Here at home, he says the industry must adapt to the desires of the consumer, both in the products IDFA members produce and how the message surrounding them is communicated. 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We make it our duty to inform you of the most up-to-date agricultural and food policy decisions being made from Washington, D.C. to the West Coast and examine how they will affect you: the farmer, the lobbyist, the government employee, the educator, the consultant, or the concerned citizen. © 2019 Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. Editorial Office - Washington, DC Sales & Customer Service- Camdenton, MO Suite 1639 110 Waterside Lane 1400 Independence Ave. SW Camdenton, MO 65020 Washington, DC 20250 573-873-0800 Editorial Office - Sacramento, CA AGRI-PULSE PODCASTS WEST NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE About Agri-Pulse	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2068
__label__wiki	0.548457	0.548457	1969 – Mark IV Home/All Champions, Uncategorized/1969 – Mark IV Tenor: Franklin Spears Lead: Al Koberstein Bass: Morris “Mo” Rector Bari: Dale Deiser Luck and the US Government – combined, of course, with the well-known Rector talent – won Morris “Mo” Rector his second International gold quartet medal in 1969. San Antonio’s Mark IV was the champion that year, and C.O. Crawford had been the bass of the quartet from its beginning. He sang along side tenor Franklin Spears, lead Al Koberstein, and bari Dale Deiser when they placed third in Los Angeles in 1967. Although he barely made it, C.O. sang with the quartet when they won the Silver Medals in Cincinnati in 1968. You see, C.O. was a U.S. State Department employee, subject to being sent on short notice to the Mideast or some other trouble spot for a few weeks or a few years. Mo, who had won his first medal with the 1958 champs, Gaynotes, usually filled in for C.O. on shows while he was gone. In 1968 C.O. made it back from Jordan just one day before the Southwestern District prelims contest, qualified with the quartet, and went on to win a silver medal in Cincinnati. A week later Uncle Sam called again. The message this time: “Two years in Morocco!” So Mo was the bass at the 1969 prelims and again when the Mark IV won the championship in St. Louis in July. C.O. later returned, Mo left, and the quartet filled engagements for several years before disbanding. Most of the guys went on to sing in other quartets or to even greater accomplishments – especially Franklin Spears, who became Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. By AICGold\| 2017-11-27T14:07:14+00:00 December 28th, 2011\|All Champions, Uncategorized\|Comments Off on 1969 – Mark IV 1956 – The Confederates 1975 – Happiness Emporium 1974 – The Regents 1973 – Dealer's Choice	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2069
__label__wiki	0.631558	0.631558	Daily Current Affairs 21 September 2017 Daily Current Affairs 21 September 2017: Your guide for daily General Knowledge Preparation This post contains important current affairs of 21 September 2017. It includes all Major National, International, Business and Sports related current affairs of 21 September 2017. A brief explanation of every current affair is provided to further enhance your general knowledge. Once you have gone through these current affairs we would recommend to you to try 21 September 2017 Current affairs test. 1. Film on murdered journalist Gauri Lankesh to be made A Kannada film will be made by director AMR Ramesh who knew Gauri Lankesh personally. He said that his focus will be on who killed her and would be done with clarity. 2. Meals served on train to have details of quantity, supplier Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has directed officials to ensure that meals served onboard trains carry information about quantity, date of packing and the contractor supplying it. As of now, the packets only mention if the food is vegetarian or non-vegetarian. 3. IIT Bombay partially rolls back hiked fee After students protested against the fee hike introduced in May this year, the institute has decided to partially roll back. The roll back varies between 28-43% depending on various categories. 4.150 people trapped after dam collapses in Maharashtra A check dam on Pimpaldoh lake in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar collapsed causing flooding and inundation in Arangaon village . They have been rescued by the National Disaster Response Force teams which were rushed to the spot. 1. Musharraf blames Zardari for Benazir Bhutto’s murder Pakistan’s ex-President Pervez Musharraf accused former PM Benazir Bhutto’s husband Asif Ali Zardari of Bhutto’s murder. Musharraf claimed that Zardari,who co-chaired the People’s Party of Pakistan after Bhutto’s death had the most to gain from her murder. 2. Maria towards Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Maria which struck the Dominica Island made landfall in Puerto Rico. It is likely to reach the Turks and Calicos Islands, the Bahamas and travel north into the Atlantic Ocean. 3. Have short range nukes to counter Indian conflict : Pakistan Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the country has short range nuclear weapons to counter India’s Cold Start military doctrine. Pakistan is on course of having 350 nuclear weapons, the world’s third largest stockpile after US and Russia. 4. China gets world’s fastest bullet train China started operating the world’s fastest bullet train, Fuxing between Beijing and Shanghai. The train has an average speed of 350 km/hr and maximum speed of 400 km/hr. 1. Birla Sun Life, Max Life initiate merger talks Analjit-Singh promoted Max Financial services is in talks with Aditya Birla Group to explore a merger of their life insurance businesses. Singh is also in talks with Apax Partners to sell his 30% stake in Max Financial. 2. Yes Bank cuts over 2,500 jobs Private sector lender Yes Bank cut nearly 2,500 jobs citing reasons such as digitisation and bad performance. The bank had 20,851 employees at the end of June. 3. BlackRock sells Singapore office tower for $1.5 billion World’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, is selling its Asia Square Tower 2 in Singapore. The deal will mark Singapore’s second largest office building sale. Last year, Qatar Investment Authority had bought Tower 1 from Black Rock for $2.5 billion. 1. Dhoni becomes 6th cricketer to play 300 ODI’s for India MS Dhoni played 303 ODI’S overall with the former captain having played 3 ODI’s for Asia XI in 2007. Sachin Tendulkar has played most ODI’s for India at 463 followed by Rahul Dravid at 340. 2. Sindhu, Saina crash out of Japan Open Sindhu lost to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara and Saina lost to Spain’s Carolina Marin in the second round. Both of them lost to their opponents in straight sets. Try some Quiz Questions now: Current Affairs Quiz, 21 September Daily Current Affairs: September 1 Daily Current Affairs: September 10	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2082
__label__wiki	0.624111	0.624111	Find Speakers and Issue Experts WorldatWork staff are experts in the field of total rewards and are available for media interviews and speaking engagements. Below is a list of available speakers and topics. A nominal honorarium to the Association is required for speaking engagements. To book any of these individuals, please begin by filling out a Subject Matter Expert Request Form. Karen Strauss Scott Cawood \| Ed.D., CCP, GRP, CSCP, WLCP, CBP building great places to work, future of work, ropi effect (Return on People Investment), Total Rewards Susan Brown \| GRP Senior Director, Compensation salary management, salary planning, job structure, incentive compensation design, Total Rewards, trends in big data analysis, pay equity and transparency Dr. Mark Bussin \| Ph.D., GRP, CCP gender pay gap, wage gap ratio and transparency, performance-based pay Mihai Popoaca \| MBA, CCP, GRP, CSCP Managing Director, COO global compensation planning, sales compensation programs Brit Wittman \| CCP, CECP Corporate Vice President of Total Rewards, Applied Materials executive compensation, pay equity, Total Rewards, salary strategy Marta Turba \| CCP, CSCP Vice President, Content Total Rewards, benefits, compensation, recognition, M&A, AI, pay transparency Steve Boddy \| CCP Content Director, Total Rewards Total Rewards, compensation, benefits, wellbeing, HRIS President & CEO \| WorldatWork, the Total Rewards Association Scott Cawood is President and CEO of WorldatWork and its affiliate organization, WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals Prior to joining WorldatWork, Cawood was Global Leader, Organizational Effectiveness at W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., a global manufacturer with 10,000 employees. At Gore, he led the organizational efforts to achieve the enterprise strategy, including maximizing associate engagement and aligning the culture with critical business priorities. He served as president at Synygy, a global compensation and sales software company, prior to his time at Gore. Before he was president of Synygy, he served as its chief operations and people officer. Cawood also has held senior leadership positions at Revlon and the Great Place to Work Institute, which selects Fortune magazine's 100 Best Places to Work. Cawood holds an M.S. in education and Ed.D. in organization- and work-based learning from the Wharton School of Business and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his M.A. in labor and industrial relations and his B.A. in organizational communication, with a minor in education, from Michigan State University. Professional Designations/Accreditations: Ed.D. in Organization- and Work-based learning from the Wharton School of Business and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania M.S. in Education from the Wharton School of Business and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania M.A. in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University B.A. in Organizational Communication, with a minor in Education from Michigan State University Senior Director, Compensation \| Siemens Corp Susan is the Senior Director, Compensation at Siemens, a global powerhouse Siemens is a global powerhouse focused on innovative solutions in electrification, automation and digitalization. She is responsible for Siemens North America compensation programs, spanning rewards & recognition, employee pay, incentive compensation and equity compensation. Internal equity for this 50,000+ employee population has been a focus for Susan over her Siemens career, extending naturally into the increasing focus on equal pay and gender pay gap areas. Prior to Siemens, Susan spent 14 years at Mercer HR Consulting, developing a long-term career path there, from Compensation Analyst to Project Manager to Principal. Susan worked in the Washington DC, Melbourne Australia, and New York City offices, working on salary management projects, job hierarchy, incentive compensation design, sales effectiveness, and performance management programs. Susan is a long-time WorldatWork member, is GRP certified, and currently serves as a Board member of the WorldatWork Society Board. Prior to her work with the board, she served on the Compensation Advisory Council as a member and Chairperson. She holds a Bachelors degree from Cornell University, and a Masters of Business Administration from University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Chairperson \| 21st Century, a specialist reward and HR consultancy employing nearly 50 deep technical specialists. Member of WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals Board Dr Bussin is the Chairperson of 21 st Century, a specialist reward and HR consultancy employing nearly 50 deep technical specialists. He has experience across all industry sectors and is viewed as a thought leader in the HR and remuneration arena. He serves on and advises numerous boards, audit and remuneration committeeâs and has consulted in many countries. Mark holds a Doctorate in Commerce and has published or presented 65 academic articles and over 450 popular papers and has appeared on television and radio, and in the press for expert views. Mark has been a guest lecturer at several academic institutions and supervises Master's and Doctoral thesis. He is an EXCO member of SARA (South African Reward Association) and is a Global Reward Practitioner (GRP) tutor. As a past commissioner in the Presidency, he advised on the Remuneration and conditions of employment for the President, Deputy, Ministers, Judges, Magistrates, Parliament and Traditional Leaders. Managing Director, COO \| WorldatWork, the Total Rewards Association Mihai has 20 years of experience in sales and incentive compensation, global operations and sales performance technology. Before joining WorldatWork, he was Executive Vice President of Services and Managing Director at Optymyze, a sales performance management company, where he led large global teams (250+) in Europe and Asia as well as in the United States. Based in Warsaw, Poland, Mihai spends a significant amount of time at WorldatWork headquarters in Scottsdale, as well as visiting partners and customers around the world. Corporate Vice President of Total Rewards, Applied Materials \| Chair of WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals Board Brit Wittman is the Corporate Vice President of Total Rewards at Applied Materials. He is responsible for all aspects of Total Rewards including compensation, benefits and wellness. Brit works with the HR Leadership Team to help define the people strategy for the enterprise, manages the relationship with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and is the liaison with institutional shareholders on issues related to executive compensation and benefits. He is a member of the WorldatWork faculty and serves as chair of the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals Board. Vice President, Content \| WorldatWork, the Total Rewards Association Marta is Content Director for WorldatWork and a subject matter expert on Total Rewards strategy. In her role, Marta collaborates with Total Rewards experts globally to identify emerging trends and address challenges in the profession. She develops content for WorldatWork’s members to advance their professional growth – via education and certification programs, thought leadership, research, advocacy, and idea exchange. Marta’s 25+ years as an HR professional included executive positions in a variety of industries including technology, professional services, financial services, and healthcare. As a Total Rewards leader, she has guided strategies to maximize the impact broad-based compensation, benefits, executive compensation, sales compensation, and work-life programs have on business performance. Content Director, Total Rewards \| Steve is Content Director for WorldatWork and brings over 20 years’ experience in Total Rewards, compensation, benefits, wellbeing, and human resource information systems. Before joining WorldatWork, Steve held consulting and leadership roles at a variety of high-tech, bio-tech, consumer product, financial services, and entertainment companies. Steve helps Total Rewards professionals design and deliver total rewards content strategies that help companies achieve their goals and provide a superior employee engagement experience. Base Wages Variable Pay CEO Pay Ratio Short-term and Long-term Incentives for Executives Financial Reporting for Equity Compensation Securities Regulations Benefits and Work-Life Workplace Flexibility Culture Change Initiatives Pay Alignment and Connection with Rewards Outside Seminars and Conferences Job Advancement/Promotion	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2084
__label__cc	0.671896	0.328104	In partnership with Damasko Damasko: A Look Inside the Manufacture Words By Zach Weiss Photos By Zach Weiss Just fifteen minutes by car from Regensburg, Germany, you’ll find Barbing. This wooded area is not all too different in appearance from upstate New York, despite being a continent away. Large fields studded by small structures line either side of the road when there’s a break in the trees. In the mornings in October, the fog is so thick you can’t see more than a few feet ahead, and there is a pleasant if not slightly-sharp chill in the air. Tucked away on one of the many understated side roads is a long, single-story, white building with a pitched roof. There’s nothing flashy about it, and nothing to tell you that inside raw materials are transformed into complex machines. Machines that, despite their understated appearances, are some of the most technology packed in their industry. This is where Damasko watches are made. Founded in 1989 by Konrad Damasko, this family-owned-and-operated business has been producing watches in earnest since 1994, hitting the market in the early 2000s. Konrad didn’t just set out to make another watch; he wanted to make a watch that would survive anything. A watch that wouldn’t break down or show wear. A watch that would look as good on day one thousand as it does on day one. “…a watch that resists all the adversities of everyday life, and that remains affordable for everyone. This has always been my vision.” – Konrad Damasko The unassuming Damasko factory. A trained and talented engineer and inventor, Konrad set up the shop as a specialized manufacturer of high precision components, producing complex parts for numerous industries requiring tolerances down to the micrometer, if not finer. It’s a practice that continues to this day, and over the years each project has brought new challenges and requirements, which has allowed Damasko to amass engineering solutions and machinery that they now use to create their watches and movements. Konrad Damasko. These solutions have turned into a plethora of durability enhancing features that make Damasko watches hands-down some of the toughest watches currently in production and have earned their DC 56 Si Chronograph the honor of being the official watch of German Eurofighter pilots for over 10 years. Some notable enhancements include: Ice-hardened steel, which is four times harder than traditional steel and creates highly scratch and impact resistant cases. Fully-hardened crowns that are easily replaceable should they get damaged (something Damasko says only happens during catastrophic events) and boast features like permanent lubrication cells, Viton gaskets, and true movement decoupling. Cross-section of Damasko’s patented crown technology with the lubrication cells show in red. Multi-layer DAMEST® black DLC coating, which further protects their watches and bezels while providing a near unscratchable finish. In-house manufactured ceramic bearing rotors, offered on select models, that are near unbreakable and have withstood mil-spec endurance tests. And Damasko’s own patented EPS® silicon hairsprings, which they developed way back in 2008. In 2019, Damasko has a wide catalog ranging from simple and affordable three-hand pilot watches and dive watches made from hardened submarine steel, to central minute chronographs with in-house modified Valjoux 7750s and watches featuring fully and truly in-house manufactured movements. Damasko watches are highly regarded by enthusiasts for their simple, understated designs, extraordinarily overbuilt cases, and accessible pricing. While other brands talk the talk about being tough, few walk the walk like Damasko. Entering the factory you are quickly reminded that this is a family-owned-and-operated business. You aren’t greeted by some corporate lobby with marble floors and rented art on the walls, but are instead met with the sounds and smells of metal being transformed. To the left and behind a heavy door is one long section of the production floor. To the right are the administrative offices, where you’re likely to find a Damasko family-member or two working at their desks, as well as conference rooms which seem to have an endless supply of small cookies. Past this corridor is more machining, finishing, and finally watch and movement assembly and testing. A wall of raw material. Laser-engraving bezels. Milling the details on a Damasko case. Currently five members of the Damasko family work at the company. There is Konrad, the Founder, and Petra, the CEO. Their daughters Nadja and Isabella are the Director of Sales and Director of Marketing, respectively, and their son Christoph is the Technical Director. Additionally, there are several highly-trained machinists, watchmakers, and a small administrative staff. Though the factory started off modestly with just a handful of hand-operated machines, it now features nearly 50 state-of-the-art mills, lathes, laser cutters, EDMs (Electrical Discharge Machines), and multi-function CNCs. Walking through the factory floor, one’s head spins as the buzzing, whirring machines crank out incredibly complicated parts while various attendants spot check dimensions, calibrate and change programs, and replace material stock. Some of the machines are big and brutal, cranking out larger components, while in a temperature-controlled room far more precise machines tackle parts with undetectable tolerances, such as balance wheels and bearings. Measuring the case down to sub-micrometer accuracy. In fact, Damasko manufactures components with such exceptional precision that they have an entire room dedicated to measuring. Here you’ll find a machine that moves like a 3-axis mill, but rather than a bit on the end, it has ruby-tipped measuring probes. An operator will then set up a program that measures a component or a series of components to sub-micrometer accuracy, bouncing the data live off of a spec sheet to make sure each part is within range. This is how they make sure that their watch components — whether they’re part of the case or the movement — meet the highest standard. Getting a peek behind the curtain of a watch manufacturer is always an eye-opening experience. Watches are complicated systems made out of materials that are not easily transformed, and while the end result is often something beautiful, luxurious, and seemingly effortless, the process is anything but. Each watch mid-case starts as raw steel cut into a billet, which is then machined into a form that I can only compare to a mini-bundt cake. This primordial shape is then taken to an EDM machine where the cases are cut out by electric wire in stacks. This is a slow and uncommon way to cut a mid-case into shape, which is typically done through milling or stamping, but it’s Damasko’s preferred method. These forms, which I liken to cookie-cutter cutouts, are then milled and tapped for crown holes, spring bar holes, case backs, etc. Finally, they are ready for finishing. Damasko’s cases are cut with an EDM. Cutting in process. Case cutouts. Not everything is CNC and automated at the Damasko factory. Finishing is still an art that requires a human touch. After machining, each Damasko case goes through several steps of finishing, which one might not expect given the somewhat simple matte finish of most Damasko cases. Nevertheless, the mid-cases are deburred and polished the good old fashioned way on a wheel. This is a process that requires a seasoned hand; an inexperienced operator could easily remove too much material in the process. They are then cleaned and sent out to be ice-hardened. Case cleaned and polished by hand. Cases are then bead-blasted one by one. A proprietary annealing process, ice-hardening consists of heating the metal in a vacuum and then cooling the metal down with nitrogen. This achieves a hardness of 710 vickers all the way through. Finally, the mid-cases go back to the finishing room where they are cleaned and bead-blasted to an even, matte finish. Konrad happily taking a hammer to the case to prove its toughness. Of course, this is just the mid-case. All of the other components are made in-house and go through similar processes. Case backs and bezel inserts undergo deep laser etching as well, and various parts go through Damasko’s proprietary, three-layer DAMEST® DLC coating. In stark contrast to the intense and messy process of crafting components, in a series of spacious, quiet, naturally-lit rooms Damasko’s watchmakers assemble movements and watches. Led by Master Watchmaker Mayer Wolfgang, several young watchmakers put everything together, honing their skills and making great watches in the process. One room focuses on case and dial assembly, while the other on movements. Though the majority of Damasko’s watches use Sellita and ETA movements, they are all modified with new date-discs and are individually regulated. Movements such as the C51-1 central-minute chronograph have about 40% new parts manufactured in-house, and each movement requires a lot of additional assembly. Damasko’s C51-1 central-minute chronograph. Master Watchmaker Mayer Wolfgang. Damasko’s in-house movements are also assembled in this room, and the operation is personally overseen by Herr Wolfgang. Though in-house can be a contentious term, Damasko has earned the right to use it, having designed and engineered the movements themselves and manufacturing most of the components just down the hall. Some components are outsourced but they are still entirely of their own design. Take, for example, Damasko’s jewels, which have a shape they defined, and their EPS® silicon hairspring and pallet wheel. The latter two components are taken for granted these days as they are becoming more common, but when first introduced in 2008, Damasko was one of the very few with this technology. Additionally, their EPS® spring has a patented polycrystalline structure that allows their springs to perform even better. Thanks to Reinheitsgebot, the German Beer Purity Law, beer in Bavaria is not only fresh and delicious, it’s cheap and abundant with each city having local breweries with vast supply. This has nothing to do with watchmaking, but it helps express the charming feel of Regensburg, the city in which Damasko operates their sole shop. Old winding streets are filled with cafés and eateries — most of which offer outdoor seating — allowing you to take in the beautiful sunsets that come over structures that are hundreds of years old while enjoying a cold one. The Damasko store in Regensburg. The Damasko store sells special pieces that one can only purchase there. Damasko’s boutique is fairly centrally located in Regensburg, offering locals and visitors the experience of seeing, trying on, and purchasing their watches in person. It’s an elegant shop with leather couches and glass displays creating a pleasant environment for trying on a watch. If you happen to be passing through town it’s a highly recommended stop. Not only do they have the watches you are familiar with from Damasko’s catalog, but they also sell special pieces that one can only purchase there. Onward and Upward The story of Damasko is that of a brand and family that has worked hard over the last 25 years to become a leader in what they do. They are a modest brand that quietly and persistently works to create watches that outshine and will likely outlast their competition. These are watches with tasteful designs, accessible prices, and a bounty of technology that make them exceptionally durable. They aren’t flashy, they aren’t decadent, they aren’t fake — a sentiment that is true for both the watches and the people behind them. The Damasko family: Isabella, Christoph, Petra, Konrad, and Nadja. As time continues to march forward, so does Damasko. On the horizon are new models, new calibers, and new clever solutions to create even better, cooler, and more durable timepieces. For fans of independent watch brands and brands that put their product before their marketing, Damasko is a company to follow closely. Damasko’s website Damasko watches are available at Windup Watch Shop Author Zach Weiss Zach is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Worn & Wound. Before diving headfirst into the world of watches, he spent his days as a product and graphic designer. Zach views watches as the perfect synergy of 2D and 3D design: the place where form, function, fashion and mechanical wonderment come together. wornandwound zsw FeaturedSponsored DamaskoSponsored Welcome Damasko to the Windup Watch Shop For fans of overbuilt, super-tough watches, the name Damasko means … Now in the Shop: Three 39mm Watches from Archimede and Damasko Is 39mm the new 40mm? Well, no it’s 39mm, but …	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2085
__label__cc	0.669162	0.330838	Why WritePass? Essays & Assignments PhD Services Presentation Help Exam Writing WritePass Project Samples Student Submitted Essays Dissertation Ideas How to Use References in Your Essays rodrigo \| March 15, 2013 WritePass - Essay Writing - Dissertation Topics [TOC] Citations and References This is a quick guide to the different systems of referencing you might be asked to use. Normally you will have to use only one system during your academic course, but it’s useful to be familiar with other styles. This guide does not cover all the possible referencing systems, nor the variations of each, so seek further clarification from your department or the many useful online sources available. Be aware of the difference between citations and references. Citations are placed in the body of your essay, and indicate to the reader where the idea you are stating has come from. They are typically a shorter form. The full reference is given in the reference list which comes at the end of the essay. Different systems of referencing use different conventions for both citations and reference lists. Some systems also stipulate that you should include a bibliography, a list of texts which you used to gain a broad understanding of the subject but which you do not refer to directly in your essay. Some of the most common referencing styles are Harvard, APA, MLA and Chicago. Other styles include IEEE (used in computer science and electronics), Vancouver (sciences and mathematics) and OSCOLA (law). There are a number of computer packages to help you with references. The following links to a table which compares the different ones and lists their pros and cons: http://ox.libguides.com/content.php?pid=294548&sid=2418329 The Harvard referencing style is widely used across a number of subjects There are several different versions of this style, so do check which is used in your department The style is based on name and date for citations, with number also sometimes used. This links to a guide giving one version of Harvard referencing in detail: http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm There are some online free reference-generating tools available, for example: http://www.neilstoolbox.com/bibliography-creator/ The referencing style of the American Psychological Association is known as APA. It is commonly used in psychology and the social sciences. Like Harvard, there are different versions of APA style. Features include the use of indentations in reference list, ampersands (‘&’) instead of ‘and’, and ways of treating multiple authored texts. This links to a guide to APA: http://www.apastyle.org/ MLA is the referencing style of the Modern Languages Association. It is used in philosophy and English. The rationale behind citations in the MLA system is to provide sufficient information for the reader to identify the source, with full details given in the reference list. It also rules that information given in brackets should not repeat information given in the text In MLA the name and page number make up the citation, rather than the date. Names also include initials in citations. Like all referencing systems, MLA dictates a particular way of dealing with online and electronic sources. This is a guide to the MLA style: http://www.library.cornell.edu/resrch/citmanage/mla The Chicago style is used in English and History. In Chicago use is made of footnotes, and readers are given full bibliographic details of each source used, as it is cited on each page. Other footnotes referring to the same source give the information in a shorter form. A bibliography lists all works mentioned in the text While footnotes appear in the order in which authors are mentioned in the text, the bibliography is alphabetical This is a guide to Chicago style: http://libweb.lancs.ac.uk/g79chicago.htm Imperial College (2013) ‘Reference Management’, [online] (cited 13th February 2013) available from http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/library/subjectsandsupport/referencemanagement University of Bristol (2013) ‘A guide to referencing academic work’ [online] (cited 14th February 2013) available from http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/referencing/referencing%20skills/page_01.htm University of Cardiff (2013) ‘Citing and Referencing in the Harvard Style’, [online] (cited 13th February 2013) available from http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/resources/guides/inf057.pdf University of Cardiff (2013) ‘Referencing in the MHRA Style’, [online] (cited 13th February 2013) available from http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/insrv/resources/guides/but028.pdf University of Southampton (2013) ‘Acknowledging Knowledge: an Academic Guide to Referencing’, [online] (cited 13th February 2013) available from http://www.learnwithus.southampton.ac.uk/academicSkills/pdfs/acknowledging_knowledge.pdf Tags: essays references, using references Category: Essay Writing Guide If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it. 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__label__cc	0.746496	0.253504	Home » Virginia News » Va. police seek tractor-trailer… Va. police seek tractor-trailer involved in fatal I-66 hit and run Jennifer Ortiz A man who was working on the front driver's side tire of a pickup truck on the right shoulder of Interstate 66 was struck by a white tractor trailer. The tractor trailer did not stop and continued east on I-66, according to police. WASHINGTON — Virginia State Police are looking for the driver of a tractor-trailer involved in a fatal hit and run accident in Warren County Tuesday night. Police say two pickup trucks were traveling eastbound on Interstate 66 around 8:30 p.m., when one of the vehicles got a flat tire. Both vehicles pulled over to the right shoulder at the 5-mile marker, near the highway sign announcing Exit 6 for Winchester. A man who was working on the front driver’s side tire of the silver Chevrolet pickup was struck by a white tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer did not stop and continued east on I-66, according to police. The man died at the scene. The victim has not been identified, as police are still in the process of notifying his family. Police say those in the other pickup were not injured in the crash. Anyone who can provide more information about the white tractor-trailer should call Virginia State Police at 540-829-7766 or send police an email. Virginia House Republican leader to hate groups: ‘You are not welcome here’ Eastern Shore heritage center gets boost from federal grant Md. Gov. Hogan among most popular in the nation, survey finds Local News Transportation News Virginia News hit and run interstate 66 Warren County	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2089
__label__wiki	0.721325	0.721325	Teacher/Administrator State Board of Education State Superintendent Associate State Superintendent Infrastructure & Network Support School Facilities & Transportation Support & Accountability Certification & Professional Preparation Data Management & Information Systems Leadership & System Support Early & Elementary Learning Middle & Secondary Learning Special Education & Student Support Virtual Schools, E-learning & Materials CTE & Governor’s Economic Initiatives Diversion & Transition Programs Governor’s Economic Initiatives chinnaris HomeSpoorthi Raghunandan About Spoorthi Raghunandan So far Spoorthi Raghunandan has created 51 blog entries. Winfield High School Students Explore Forensics Spoorthi Raghunandan2019-11-11T19:56:40+00:00 A West Virginia State Police scientist visited Winfield High Schools students in Putnam County to discuss the DNA testing process. The students are a part of the school’s Forensic Science program. Winfield High School Students Explore ForensicsSpoorthi Raghunandan2019-11-11T19:56:40+00:00 Bok Choy Anyone? Leon Elementary School in Mason County grows bok choy and other vegetables in their school garden. School cooks use the harvest for delicious treats for the students. Bok Choy Anyone?Spoorthi Raghunandan2019-11-12T09:43:44+00:00 Marshall County Educator Named West Virginia Teacher of the Year September 12, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) announced Marshall County’s Jennifer Schwertfeger as the 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made as part of the West Virginia Teacher of the Year Gala Wednesday night Marshall County Educator Named West Virginia Teacher of the YearSpoorthi Raghunandan2019-09-12T09:26:01+00:00 Career Tech Students Participate in Career Signing Day June 11, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – Six students from West Virginia’s nationally recognized Career Technical Education (CTE) Simulated Workplace program participated in the first-ever Simulated Workplace Career Signing Day at Dutch Miller today in South Charleston. Recent Automotive Technology graduates signed symbolic employment letters with the company. The signing represents the ongoing partnership Career Tech Students Participate in Career Signing DaySpoorthi Raghunandan2019-06-11T19:00:34+00:00 West Virginia Department of Education Announces Stakeholder Input Opportunities March 11, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine today announced opportunities for stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue regarding possible education reform that may be considered during the special legislative session. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host seven public forums as part of a statewide West Virginia Department of Education Announces Stakeholder Input OpportunitiesSpoorthi Raghunandan2019-03-11T16:15:29+00:00 State Superintendent Issues Statement on SB 451 February 18, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven Paine issued a statement today in response to recent activities: “I regret that circumstances have led to the announcement of work stoppages in many counties throughout the state. I am working diligently with all parties to advocate for a prompt resolution. State Superintendent Issues Statement on SB 451Spoorthi Raghunandan2019-02-18T20:56:58+00:00 First Lady Visits Berkeley County to Kick-Off Expansion of Communities In Schools Program February 06, 2019 Martinsburg, W.Va. – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Berkeley County today, to kick-off the expansion of the Communities in Schools (CIS) program. Berkeley County Superintendent Manny Arvon and Curator for the Department of Arts, Culture and History Randall Reid Smith joined First Lady Justice to celebrate the expansion of the program First Lady Visits Berkeley County to Kick-Off Expansion of Communities In Schools ProgramSpoorthi Raghunandan2019-02-18T21:06:28+00:00 Department of Education Seeks Organization Partners to Feed Kids This Summer February 1, 2019 Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities during the summer months. When school is out of session during the summer months, community programs and organizations are vital to ensuring children in West Department of Education Seeks Organization Partners to Feed Kids This SummerSpoorthi Raghunandan2019-02-01T14:13:48+00:00 Tech Guru Jennifer Reaves Earns a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Powering a Grade School Paradigm Shift December 11, 2018 West Virginia educator arms code warriors of all ages at Mylan Park Elementary in Morgantown CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Technology in the classroom can be scary for some, but it becomes scary-good for everyone when implemented by a tech guru like Jennifer Reaves at Morgantown, West Virginia's Mylan Park Elementary School. As the school's Tech Guru Jennifer Reaves Earns a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Powering a Grade School Paradigm ShiftSpoorthi Raghunandan2018-12-12T09:18:01+00:00 School Finance Committee Narrows Focus on Education Funding November 9, 2018 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Board of Education’s committee on school finance and funding outlined six areas of concern to report to the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) to consider to improve education funding at its meeting this week. The committee concluded that student needs have changed dramatically over the last School Finance Committee Narrows Focus on Education FundingSpoorthi Raghunandan2018-11-09T14:17:19+00:00 WV School Counselors Steven L. Paine, Ed.D State Superintendent of Schools David G. 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__label__cc	0.556121	0.443879	Posts by tag: south carolina united methodist advocate News December 30, 2019 posted by Jessica Brodie Make your voice heard: GC2020 ‘listening sessions’ set for this month in S.C. This January and February, South Carolina United Methodists will have the opportunity to voice concerns and share hopes and prayers with the South Carolina delegates to General Conference 2020. By Jessica Brodie. Inviting growth: Church thrives after members start bringing their friends Step outside Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church, Pinewood, and all you’ll see for miles is fields. “It really is in the middle of nowhere,” says Andrews Chapel’s pastor, the Rev. Mary Everhart. Yet it is there that Everhart says the Holy Spirit is breathing a fresh wind of new life. The 150-year-old church had been in a decline over the years, but now the church has gone from four to seven people to 30 or 40 most Sundays. By Jessica Brodie. God’s call to ‘feed My sheep’ spurs man, two churches to cook for hungry When Herb Thompson heard God call him to “feed My sheep,” he thought the Lord meant spiritually. It turns out God was calling him, with the help of two Timmonsville United Methodist churches, to start a new food ministry for people in need. By Jessica Brodie. UMCSC disaster service weekend Jan. 18-20 to honor King’s legacy Five decades after the assassination of one of the civil rights movement’s greatest heroes and servant-leaders, South Carolina United Methodists are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a weekend dedicated to service. On the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, Jan. 18-20, the South Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church is hosting a Disaster Recovery Day of Service where volunteers will have the opportunity to work on homes impacted by Hurricane Florence. By Jessica Brodie. Finishing strong: Financial leaders optimistic about UMCSC apportionment goals Just a few weeks remain until the 2019 books close, and conference financial leaders are hopeful. As of Dec. 16, the conference had collected 76.95 percent of its apportionments, compared to 77 percent this time last year, said Beth Westbury, conference treasurer. That translates to $13.7 million collected so far of the budgeted $17.8 million for 2019. By Jessica Brodie. Fellowship spurs mission ‘family’ at Anderson church They started out simply as “fellow church members” at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Anderson—a quick wave or a nod in the pew, knowing each other by sight but no deeper. Now, thanks to the fellowship fostered in a witty email chain and hard work doing side-by-side hands-on mission work, they’ve become a family. By Jessica Brodie. January ‘poor people’s campaign’ rally to raise awareness about poverty, voting A group of social justice advocates are doing what they can to help the world—and Washington—have a heart for people in poverty. This month, South Carolina United Methodists will take part in Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, organizing a neighborhood voting drive, hearing testimonies and hosting a rally and march, all in the hopes of opening people’s minds about the plight of the poor. The canvassing and voting registration activities will be Saturday, Jan. 11, and the march and rally will be Monday, Jan. 13, culminating at Cherokee Place UMC, North Charleston. By Jessica Brodie. Restored: Retreat to help men learn new ways to be whole in Jesus What do classic cars and men in South Carolina have in common? The ability to be restored to full, functional and optimally working “machines,” able to do all that their creator intends and more. But while cars can only be restored to a certain point, men have the advantage. For in Christ, men can become entirely new creations, not only restored but renewed, refreshed and revitalized, all for the glory of God. That is the message of a conference-wide United Methodist Men’s spiritual weekend, set for Feb. 28-29 at Mount Horeb United Methodist Church. By Jessica Brodie. Evolving traditions help small church reach big goals Two small churches join forces for big mission project. S.C. UMC pastors pen second Come Follow Me sermon series South Carolina Conference leaders are preparing to release another multipart sermon series on discipleship. Titled “Come Follow Me: A Disciple’s Journey Through Lent,” it will be released in January 2020 to use this Lent, which begins Feb. 26 and runs until Easter. God’s Parlor: Unique church-agency partnership creates caregiving ministry in Kingstree Now, the St. Paul UMC family awaits the grand opening of a respite care ministry called God’s Parlor. God’s Parlor will provide a safe place of comfort and support for loved ones living with special healthcare needs while allowing their caregiver to participate in Sunday school, worship service or any other St. Paul ministry. Editor's Views December 30, 2019 posted by Jessica Brodie But what does “2020 vision” really mean for me as a woman of faith, and what does it mean for The United Methodist Church as we prepare to embark on yet another difficult and tumultuous year? A column by Editor Jessica Brodie. Bishop's Corner December 30, 2019 posted by Jessica Brodie Stand in awe Once again, it is a new year, a time of listing the things we will resolve to do in the coming months. Some of these resolutions will be new, but much of the list contains “carryovers” from years gone by. Maybe the one resolution to make sure is on your list is to live beyond expectations. A column by Bishop Jonathan Holston. News November 26, 2019 posted by Jessica Brodie Saylor Strong: Family carries on toddler’s memory through butterfly carts for other grieving parents By Jessica Brodie. When Stephanie Robinson lost her young daughter, Saylor, this summer, she received an unexpected gift in the form of a “butterfly cart”—something she never could have imagined, but something that made her child’s passing a bit more bearable. Now, inspired both by a desire to help other grieving parents, and by a way to honor the beautiful impact of Saylor’s short life, the Robinson family has spent the last several months purchasing all the items needed to supply the pediatric intensive care unit at The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston with a butterfly cart of its own. GC2020 delegation to host listening sessions across S.C. By Jessica Brodie. What do South Carolina United Methodists want to know about General Conference, and how can the South Carolina delegation help? That’s the purpose of four 2020 General Conference Delegation Listening Sessions, being scheduled for January and February in districts across the state. Holy City Mission: Charleston church uses space to host ministry teams, serve God in new way By Jessica Brodie. Using their building to host mission teams was not part of Aldersgate UMC, Charleston’s, ministry plan. But God had other ideas. It all started a few years ago when the South Carolina Conference of the UMC needed a place for a disaster recovery volunteer to stay while he coordinated construction efforts in the area. Aldersgate UMC had the empty space, said pastor the Rev. Erik Grayson, so they offered it on a short-term basis. It was just supposed to be temporary. Now, the church has decided to fully embrace this new plan God has for them, launching what they have called Holy City Mission. UMCSC apportionments even with last year, so far By Jessica Brodie. Year-end apportionment giving is looking good for The United Methodist Church in South Carolina. As of Nov. 15, the apportionment collection percentage is running close to 2018 with 69.7 percent collected this year compared to 70.4 percent this time last year. That translates to $12.4 million collected so far of the budgeted $17.8 million for 2019. Another lease on life: Old country church now thriving after fears it would close By Jessica Brodie. Eighteen months ago, many thought Bramlett UMC, Gray Court, was like an hourglass quickly running out of sand. Once thriving and filled with large farming families who lived nearby, the small rural church in the Upstate had dwindled to 20 people on Sunday mornings. But now the church has more than 100 active members—including a children’s and youth group. “It went from a flatline on the operating table to being a church that’ll survive,” said the Rev. John Fahrney, Bramlett’s pastor. “A lot of country churches are dying, but this one is growing.” Shiloh expansion helps church break barriers, reach new people By Jessica Brodie. It took building new walls for one church—Shiloh UMC, Gilbert—to realize tearing down walls is really what God’s church is all about. Mount Zion UMC runners raise funds for two Upstate causes A group of United Methodist runners in the Upstate laced up recently to raise funds for two local charities. The team, comprising people from Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Central, plus a few others outside the church, participated in the Spinx Run Fest in Greenville Saturday, Oct. 26.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2096
__label__wiki	0.878391	0.878391	5 to Read: This Month Aesthetica selects five must-read publications for April. This month’s books celebrate women in the history of art and design, investigate the meaning of home and delve into evocative narrative photography. Preston Street, 2018 © Ian Howorth, courtesy Open Doors Gallery. Ian Howorth: Arcadia, Setanta Books The utopian notion of “home” is at the centre of this book, which captures nostalgic vignettes of life in Britain. From seaside towns to factories, it draws a personal portrait of Howorth’s trips to England in the 1980s and 1990s. “To really understand this country, I try to connect all the disconnected pieces,” the artist notes. Representing Women, Thames and Hudson Pulling together seven key essays from art historian Linda Nochlin (1931-2017), Representing Women considers the ways female subjects are depicted in 19th and 20th century painting. Drawing on works by Millet, Delacroix, Courbet, Degas, Seurat, Cassatt, Kollwitz and more, Nochlin’s pioneering work forges a new and essential narrative. Walter Peterhans, Margaret Leiteritz with oranges, before 1930. © Museum Folkwang Essen/ Photo © ARTOTHEK Bauhausmädels, Taschen This publication features more than 400 portraits and biographies of female artists who attended the Bauhaus – founded 100 years ago. Celebrating the likes of Marianne Brandt, Gertrud Arndt, and Lucia Moholy, it offers a long-overdue tribute to the school’s women practitioners. Stuart Franklin: Analogies, Hatje Cantz British photographer Stuart Franklin (b. 1959) is concerned with the landscape and ecology. Demonstrating how time and human activity shape the environment, striking black-and-white images from France, Portugal, Spain, Oman, Turkey and Malta present nature as a metaphor. Erwin Olaf, Hope, The Hallway. 2005 © Erwin Olaf. Courtesy Flatland Gallery Erwin Olaf: I Am, Aperture The first comprehensive survey of Olaf’s work demonstrates the Dutch photographer’s stylistic evolution – from early works in black-and-white to recent colour series. Inviting viewers to enter stylised, evocative worlds, the images point towards events unfolding just out of reach. Lead image: Palm Sprigs, 2018 © Ian Howorth, courtesy Open Doors Gallery. Recording Transformation Photographer, researcher and archivist Dan Holdsworth uses high-tech software to examine the world’s changing natural topographies. Vivid Perspectives Hatje Cantz’s Facing India brings togethe six female Indian multimedia artists who examine the country’s socio-cultural landscape. 5 Artist Residencies A selection of artist-in-residence programmes offers emerging visionaries distinctive platforms for the conception and sharing of ideas.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2097
__label__wiki	0.969472	0.969472	World election Netanyahu's political fate in the balance Steve Hendrix, James McAuley and Ruth Eglash Sep 18, 2019 — 10.49am Tel Aviv \| Voters in Israel's do-over election on Tuesday left both of the two main parties well short of a majority in the parliament, unofficial exit polls reported, likely teeing up weeks of political horse trading and prolonged uncertainty over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's future. After a frantic final push by the candidates to get voters to the ballot box for the second time since April, Netanyahu's Likud Party appeared tied or narrowly trailing its main rival, the Blue and White party led by former Army Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, exit polls showed. If confirmed by official results, the outcome would be a clear disappointment to Netanyahu, an indomitable campaigner who blitzed the country through the final hours of the race. With two of his allied right-wing religious parties falling short, political analysts could identify no ready path for the prime minister to continue in office. The official Likud election party in Tel Aviv began loudly - some supporters rushed in carrying a "Trump 2020" banner to celebrate Netanyahu's close ties to the US president - but the hall grew quieter after the release of the polls, soon emptying out. "It doesn't look good," said Henry Kadosh, 73, from the city of Rishon Lezion. Few Likud members, though, were willing to count out Netanyahu, who has proved himself one of Israel's great political combatants and a vaunted political escape artist. "We know there is wishful thinking that Netanyahu will step down, but that's not going to happen," Minister of Regional Cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi said over loud pop music in the echoing convention hall. More likely, he said, was an outcome most Israelis would dread: months of political gridlock leading to a third election. But standing nearby, political journalist and Netanyahu biographer Anshel Pfeffer suggested that the result spelled deep trouble for the political icon universally known here as "Bibi". Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz and his wife Revital wave to supporters at party headquarters early on Wednesday. AP "This is the first time in 10 years that there are signs the spell of Netanyahu is breaking," Pfeffer said. While Israeli exit polls have a mixed record of accurately predicting election results, the three polls would have to be egregiously incorrect for either of the leading parties to actually approach an outright majority. Official results were expected to begin trickling out Wednesday. Speaking early on Wednesday morning to a crowd of supporters, Gantz vowed not to give up the fight against Netanyahu. "According to the results right now, Netanyahu didn't manage to finish his mission," he said. Exit polls The exit polls gave heart to Gantz supporters, even as they acknowledged that the polls are notoriously imprecise and that the close vote could mean months of uncertainty. The country's complex coalition rules will allow multiple parties to play a part in assembling a governing coalition, but Gantz's team has concluded that he is well positioned to get the first crack at building one. "I'm very excited, and these are good results for us," said Blue and White strategist David Berkovish at the party's Tel Aviv election gathering. "But we need to be patient to see the real numbers. Israel is split in the middle, and it shows, election after election." The race largely came down to a referendum on the political future of Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister. After failing to form a government following a similarly close vote in April, Netanyahu forced the extraordinary second election. He campaigned fiercely, trumpeting his close relationship with both Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and unwinding a string of controversial pronouncements, from pledging to annex parts of the West Bank to claiming widespread voting fraud in Arab precincts. He may have fallen short. "Assuming the numbers hold, this almost Bibi's worst nightmare," said Aaron David Miller, a longtime Israel specialist and senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. "This is guy who has pulled many rabbits out his hat, but I think the magic is gone." Standing in the middle of the coming blizzard of deal-making is former defense minister Avigdor Liberman, a onetime Netanyahu ally who in the spring denied Likud the majority it needed by one seat. Liberman, a Moldovan-born former bouncer, appears to have won enough seats for his own secular nationalist faction Yisrael Beteinu to once again play the role of kingmaker. Unit government Liberman, speaking late on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) urged the formation of a unity government that would include Likud, Blue and White and his party. Gantz and other centrists have said they would only serve in a coalition with Likud if someone other than Netanyahu led the party. Liberman stopped short of announcing whom he would endorse as prime minister. "Both security- and economy-wise, this is an emergency," Liberman told supporters. By midnight, Israel's boisterous commentariat was buzzing with all the possible coalitions that could emerge in coming weeks. For Reuven Hazan, a professor of political science at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the most likely scenario was a negotiation period in which one of the various stubborn contenders would have to reconsider their earlier stances. "Somebody is going to have to stray from their campaign promises," he said. "It either has to be Liberman willing to join a Netanyahu government, or Gantz willing to govern with Netanyahu, or it has to be Likud deciding it would rather be in government without Netanyahu than out of government with Netanyahu." Analysts were unsure how the unusual do-over campaign, largely unfolding over the summer holidays, would affect voter turnout, which typically nears 70 per cent. Public transportation is free on Election Day, and many workers get the day off. Voter turnout on Tuesday was measured at 69.4 per cent , an increase of 1.5 percentage points from April's 67.9 per cent total. Among the surprise results was an apparent surge in support for Arab parties, which could initial projects showed could win as many as 15 seats in the Knesset. Such a showing would be historic. In an interview with Israel's Channel 13 television, Ayman Odeh, the chairman of the Joint List and a current Arab member of the Knesset, said he believed Netanyahu's repeated attacks on Arabs inspired more to come out and vote than ever before. "There is no other prime minister who incited against us like Netanyahu. All of them put together didn't incite against us like Netanyahu did on his own," he said. "First the Arabs were coming out in droves, then the Arabs were stealing [the election], then the Arabs want to destroy us and our children." "There's a limit. The Arab citizens undoubtedly felt that they became a persecuted minority." Arab voters said much the same. "But today is a very important day because we have one aim - which is bringing down Benjamin Netanyahu," said Adnan Zoabi, 27, a teacher who voted in Sulam, an Arab village in northern Israel. "With all of our differences, we have one aim today. God willing, we'll succeed." 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__label__wiki	0.794235	0.794235	Home A-Z Journals FAQ History Publication Policies and Procedures Publication Guidelines Journal Submission Instructions Code of Conduct Ethics Current Pediatric Research Reach Us +447480022765 Case Report - Current Pediatric Research (2019) Volume 23, Issue 2 Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome in a Saudi adolescent Girl: A case report Afnan A Bahamim1, Noor S Bawahab2, Abdulmoein E Al-Agha3* 1Faculty of Medicine Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 3Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Abdulmoein Eid Al-Agha Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology Head Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes section King Abdulaziz University Hospital Pediatric Department P.O. Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia Fax: + 966 2 640 3841, + 966 2 6408353 Accepted on April 24th, 2019 Visit for more related articles at Current Pediatric Research Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) is a rare X-linked disorder, resulting in impaired development of male physical traits. Human genital virilization occurs between 8 and 14 weeks of gestation and is compromised by defects in androgen secretion or functioning androgen receptors. CAIS occurs in an estimated 1 in 20,000 to 64,000 newborn males. We report the case of a 16-year-old female with an XY karyotype, presenting with primary amenorrhea and external female phenotype genitalia. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the absence of female internal genital organs and the presence of bilateral inguinal testes. Serum testosterone levels were within the normal range for males. The patient was diagnosed with CAIS. Many more cases need to be studied for a better understanding and awareness of the condition. Prenatal screening for ambiguous genitalia and imaging for suspected cases at birth are critical to address future physiological and psychiatric issues. Primary amenorrhea, Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, Androgen secretion. Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a Mendelian mode of inheritance (X-linked) disorder with an estimated incidence of 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 62,000 males [1]. It is the third leading cause of primary amenorrhea during puberty, after gonadal dysgenesis, and the congenital absence of the vagina [2], and is characterized by androgen resistance that leads to impaired development of male physical traits [3]. Male foetal development depends on androgens for differentiation. Following normal development of the testes, the Leydig cells produce testosterone, which causes differentiation of the Wolffian duct into the epididymis, vas deferens, and seminal vesicles [4]. Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone by the enzyme 5α-reductase type 2 aids in the differentiation of male external genitalia [5]. In humans, the crucial period for genital virilization is between 8 and 14 weeks of gestation and depends on androgen secretion and functioning androgen receptors [6]. Any defects in either will compromise the virilization process. AIS presents with a broad spectrum of defects in the external genitalia, depending on the degree of androgen responsive-ness. The defects can be subdivided into three phenotypes: complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) with typical female external genitalia, partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (PAIS) with predominantly male or ambiguous external genitalia, and mild androgen insensitivity syndrome (MAIS) with typical male external genitalia or an isolated micropenis but with gynecomastia at puberty and infertility in adulthood [7]. CAIS is a classic type of AIS with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 20,000 to 64,000 newborn males [8]. Clinical diagnosis of CAIS is established following the typical presentation of primary amenorrhea at puberty or an inguinal hernia and labial swelling in a female infant with a 46, XY karyotype [9]. These infants are nearly always raised and identified as females and are considered to be anatomically and legally female. The reason for this is the complete absence of any sign of masculinization in the external genitalia [10]. We report the case of a 16-year-old female who presented with primary amenorrhea and was found to have an XY karyotype. On further investigation, she was diagnosed with CAIS. A 16-year-old Saudi female presented to the paediatrics endocrinology clinic for the evaluation of primary amenorrhea. She was born of a spontaneous vaginal delivery following a full-term uneventful pregnancy. Her birth weight was 3 kg and length was 50 cm. The external genitalia exhibited the female phenotype at birth. There was no history of an inguinal mass or inguinal hernia repair. She was born of second-degree consanguineous parents and her older sister had also presented with a similar history and complaint. On examination, her weight was 53 kg (in the 50th percentile) and height was 163 cm (in the 90th percentile), with a complete female phenotype. Her breast development and axillary and pubic hair growth were at Tanner stage 2. There was no facial or body hair, dysmorphic features, or deep voice. Genital examination revealed bi-lateral inguinal swellings with palpable gonads and normal external genitalia. Other systemic examination findings were unremarkable. She underwent laboratory investigations as shown in Table 1. White Blood Cell Count (WBC) 5.79 K/μl 4.5-11.5 K/μl Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) 5.72 M/μl 4.04- 5.48 M/μl Haemoglobin 15.3 g/dl 12.0-15.0 g/dl Haematocrit 44.40% 35-49% Mean Cell Volume (MCV) 77.6 fl 80-94 fl Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH) 26.7 pg 32-36 pg MCHC 34.50% 32-36% RDW-CV 13.4 - Platelets 404 K/μl 150-450 K/μl Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) 8.10% 4.2-6.3% TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)-TFT 2.80 μlU/L 0.27-4.2 μl U/L Free T4 Hormone (FT4)-TFT 15.4 pmol/L 12-22 pmol/L Luteinizing Hormone (LH) 6.2 mlU/L Male: 0.8-6.1 mlU/L Oestradiol Hormone 51 pmol/L 26-125 pmol/L Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 10.7 lU/L - Testosterone Hormone 15 nmol/L male 8.4-28.7 nmol/L Female 0.5 – 2.6 nmol/L Phosphate (Phos) 1.24 mmol/L 0.8-1.58 mmol/L Calcium 2.37 mmol/L 2.12-2.52 mmol/L Vitamin D total (25-OH-Vitamin D3) 49.0 nmol/L 75-250 nmol/L Bone mineral density (BMD) Z-score of -2.7 Z-score of -1 and above Table 1. Laboratory test results of the patient. On magnetic resonance imaging, (MRI) well-defined, rounded, intermediate-to-high signal intensity structures were noted in the inguinal regions, bilaterally. The structure in the left groin measured 2.2 × 1.6 × 3 cm in anteroposterior, transverse, and craniocaudal dimensions, respectively. The structure in the right inguinal region measured 1.8 × 2.5 × 3.6 cm. No female reproductive organs were identified. The external genitalia were otherwise difficult to clearly characterize, and a definite prostate was not noted. The other pelvic organs were unremarkable. MRI confirmed the absence of female internal genital organs, such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries and demonstrated the presence of bilateral inguinal testes as shown in Figure 1. Moreover, karyotyping revealed a male genotype (46, XY) (Figure 2). A diagnosis of CAIS was established based on the karyotype. The patient was started on oestrogen replacement therapy and was referred to the paediatric surgeon for bilateral orchidectomy. Figure 1. MRI image of left and right testis (coronal view). Figure 2. 46 XY pattern karyotype in case of CAIS (Complete Androgen Intensity Syndrome). CAIS accounts for approximately 10% of primary amenorrhea cases [2]. To our knowledge, this is the first case reported in a Saudi girl. The first known AIS case was reported in 1953 by JM Morris, an American gynaecologist [11]. In one documented report, an adolescent female presented with primary amenorrhea, breast development, pubertal growth, and absent or sparse growth of pubic and axillary hair [1]. However, 1-2% of the cases present in the neonatal period with the appearance of bilateral inguinal or labial swellings; Kim et al. reported a 3-year-old girl diagnosed during hernia repair [12,13]. Our patient did not present with an inguinal mass or undergo any hernia repair. According to a published study, in 50–70% of cases, the position of the testes is intra-abdominal [1]. Intra-abdominal testes are at risk for malignant transformation. Fortunately, since the testes are normal in CAIS, tumour development is rare in puberty, with an incidence of 0.8% [14]; in adults the risk increases to 14% (range 0-22%) [15]. Therefore, laparoscopic gonadectomy is recommended soon after puberty, although the timing of the surgical procedure is controversial [9,15]. Our patient was referred to the paediatric surgeon for bilateral orchidectomy as soon as possible. Patients with CAIS typically present with a blind-ending vagina. However, in 77% of the patients the vagina is small and tight, and 35% present with vaginal hypoplasia, which usually requires surgical reconstruction [16]. In our patient, examination revealed a narrow vaginal opening. In addition, CAIS patients tend to have low bone mineral density (BMD), which can be managed by hormone replacement therapy with adjuvant calcium and vitamin D supplements [17]. Our patient had a BMD Z-score of -2.7 and a total Vitamin D level of 49.0 nmol/l. Her levels of luteinizing hormone and serum estradiol were higher than those in males, but lower than those in females without CAIS, and serum testosterone levels were within or above the normal range for males [18,19]. Further, in 2000, a cohort study concluded that the average height in a female with CAIS was 174 cm, 7.2% taller than the average height of an adult American female (162.3 cm) [20]. Our patient was 163 cm tall, a 5.2% increase compared with the height of same-age adolescent Saudi girls. In summary, bilateral undescended testis in imaging and a testosterone level in the normal range for males were the major findings of our case. CAIS is a rare disorder and many more cases need to be studied to acquire a better understanding and awareness of the disease. Prenatal screening for ambiguous genitalia should be done as early as possible, followed by imaging of any suspected cases at birth to address future physical and psychiatric issues. We present a case of infant CdLS with generalized hypertrichosis that we consider of interest to increase pediatrician awareness of the differentiation between hypertrichosis and hirsutism, which are two different types of excessive hair growth. Moreover, pediatricians should be aware of the possible causes of generalized hypertrichosis. Bhaskararao G, Himabindu Y, Nayak SR, et al. Laparoscopic gonedectomy in a case of complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. J Hum Reprod Sci. 2014; 7: 221-223. Sharma S, Balwan WK, Kumar P, et al. Androgen insensitivity syndrome (testicular feminization). J Ousted Gingerol India. 2012; 62: 199-201. Souhail R, Amine S, Nadia A, et al. 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__label__cc	0.707538	0.292462	PRODUCER \| Writer \| DIRECTOR \| COMEDIAn \| CONTENT Creator \| NEAT GUY Acting Reel Live Comedy Reel "The Next Steps" Reel Anthony, born and raised in Akron, Ohio, is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory (Chicago) and the iO Improv Program (Chicago). During his time in Chicago, Anthony performed live comedy (all over the country) whether it was improv, sketch or his one-man show "Stop and Smell the Grindstone" in over 350+ shows. Moving to Los Angeles in 2012, Anthony has been in such hit shows as NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), Scorpion (CBS), Those Who Can't (TruTV), East Los High (Hulu), Hand of God (Amazon), Fandemonium (TruTV), Togetherness (HBO) and more. He's been in several films and over 25 commercials for big brands such as United Airlines, Chase Bank, Dick Sporting Goods and more; on top of being in or creating 75+ digital shorts that have garnered millions and millions of views for properties such as BuzzFeed, Funny or Die, Hello Giggles and more. The Akron Holy War Feature Film Documentary Directed & Produced by Anthony Fanelli "Vanity Fair" w/ Bryan Tyree Henry Recurring as Callen's (Chris O'Donnell) Father Creator / Star of Award Winning Digital Series (AMAZON VIDEO) Old Navy Holidays Old Navy & BuzzFeed Campaign East Los High (Hulu) Recurring as Mr. Hatchet National Commericals After Dark with Julian Clark Sketch Comedy at Second City Chapters of Horror Lead (and writer) of Anthology Film Hand of God (Amazon) Togtherness (HBO) Co-Star	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2114
__label__wiki	0.515996	0.515996	MS Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy You are here: American University School of Public Affairs MS Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy Clinton Okoro, SPA/MS '18 Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy spainfo@american.edu Kerwin Hall, Room 306 SPA: Graduate Admissions 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United States Security, Strategy, and Analysis The Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at AU’s School of Public Affairs will train you to tackle the problems of terrorism and other threats that endanger the security of the United States. You’ll approach security issues informed by social science and with attention to the perspectives of criminology and criminal justice. Our program emphasizes development of strategic, policy-based security solutions at federal, state, and local levels of government. Develop Crucial Skills This program will help you develop crucial skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and will provide a foundation in criminology, law, and public policy. You will be able to build on this knowledge through a variety of security and policy elective courses across the university. Our students are exposed to rigorous intellectual challenges. You’ll gain the knowledge and competency needed to address current issues facing U.S. law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies. Learn from Expert Faculty You’ll learn from faculty members who are international experts on terrorism and other threats to homeland security. They conduct international research and work with policymakers and practitioners to craft solutions to homeland security problems. And they value mentorship outside the classroom just as much as the teaching within it. Next Generation Experts If you are seeking a program that will provide you with the skills to join the next generation of experts in national security and terrorism research and analysis, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the MS in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at the School of Public Affairs. The MS in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy requires 33 credit hours of approved graduate work for students entering the program with a bachelor's degree. At least 18 of these credit hours must be in 600-level courses. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all coursework is required to remain in good standing and to earn the degree. Full-time status is considered to be nine credit hours per semester. Students are expected to complete the degree within two years. The program requires one three-hour written comprehensive examination. You must complete foundational seminars and at least four elective courses prior to taking the examination. All courses require grades of B or better. JLC-680 Introduction to Justice Research I JLC-681 Introduction to Justice Research II More information about course requirements can be found here. For more information, please contact the SPA Graduate Admissions Office at 202-885-6230 or spainfo@american.edu. The School of Public Affairs operates on a rolling admissions basis for our graduate programs. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until programs reach capacity. While previous academic or professional work in intelligence or security is not required, you’ll need to demonstrate a serious commitment to a career in this field. Your personal statement on your reasons for pursuing graduate study in the program will be essential, along with the other required application materials. The MS in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy is a 33-credit-hour program. To estimate the cost of tuition, please see the current cost per credit hour for graduate students. The School of Public Affairs offers graduate students both merit-based and need-based financial aid. Merit awards and named scholarships are administered by the SPA Graduate Admissions Office, while need-based awards are administered by the American University Office of Financial Aid. Additional financial support is available for veterans. All merit awards are based on your academic merit and professional experience, specifically your undergraduate grades and leadership activities as well as career-related accomplishments. Merit awards are valid for one year-they vary in amount, are typically divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters, and are not typically renewable. What is the difference between the Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy degree and the similarly named concentration in the Justice, Law & Criminology (JLC) degree? The master’s degree in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy gives you the broad knowledge and competency needed to address current terrorism and security issues facing U.S. law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies. While you’ll approach these issues through the lenses of criminology and criminal justice, you’ll also gain a strong background in qualitative and quantitative research methods and a chance to delve deeply into a wide range of security and policy areas. The Terrorism & Security Policy concentration in the JLC degree focuses more narrowly on issues surrounding national security and the prediction, prevention, and control of terrorism from the perspectives of political science, criminology, and criminal justice. Both the degree and the concentration allow you to learn from faculty who are recognized national and international experts in their fields. David Malet Video AU School of Public Affairs Assistant Professor David Malet recently co-authored a paper examining how long it typically takes a returned foreign fighter to launch a domestic attack, and he found there is not a long-term risk as feared. Understanding what happens with returnees is important to know because it can affect policies on everything from countries admitting refugees to whether to permit ISIS fighters to leave the theater of conflict alive. We Know Success Six months after graduation, Select Degree Level Selecting PhDs will navigate you to a new page. 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__label__cc	0.642131	0.357869	Rinehart Launches Responsive New Website to Highlight Expansion of New Products Ammoland Inc. Posted on April 11, 2016 April 11, 2016 by DeltaOperatorMan Rinehart Launches Responsive New Website to Highlight Aggressive Expansion of New Products Janesville, WI -(AmmoLand.com)- With years of experience in crafting the most lifelike, durable and realistic archery targets in the industry, Rinehart Targets expanded the scope of its brand with the launch of the Doloma Buck, Doe, Antelope and Coyote decoys for 2016. To continue with its efforts to expand the entire Rinehart brand and better serve consumers and dealers, Rinehart recently announced its progressive new website. “Things are changing dramatically at Rinehart,” says President James McGovern. “Rinehart has built its foundation upon creating made in the USA 3D targets with high-quality materials sculpted by world-class wildlife artists. That’s not going to change … nor is our commitment to serving our dealers and customers. But we’re taking proven techniques and applying them to new markets, such as the launch of the Doloma Decoys. And to top off the new products, we’ve redesigned the Rinehart website to be as jaw-dropping as our product lines.” Rinehart3D.com features a completely new design, highlighted with detailed photography and enhanced descriptions to offer consumers a brick-and-mortar-quality experience from their home computer. The site is also completely responsive for mobile viewers as well, via smartphone or tablet. Future additions will include detailed videos, offering in-depth analysis of the features and benefits of each of the Rinehart products. “Growth requires change,” says Joe White, Rinehart’s VP of Marketing. “We wanted this redesign done right, and we allocated the time and resources into making this website an accurate representation of the Rinehart philosophy—always moving forward. This year has already been huge, and it’s still very early. Wait ‘til you see what’s coming next.” For more product information and media inquiries, please contact Glenn Walker, [email protected]. About Rinehart Targets: Since 1999 Rinehart Targets has been manufacturing the best 3D archery targets on the market, and Rinehart expanded their offerings with the introduction of the Doloma Decoys. A combination of quality, durability and unique offerings makes all Rinehart products one of a kind and true in both scale and detail thanks to Rinehart’s award-winning team of wildlife sculptors. Rinehart’s diverse target line has been extremely well received by all levels of archery shooters and will continue to introduce cutting-edge technology in the future.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2121
__label__cc	0.690464	0.309536	SportWhats On Sport Calendar in Amsterdam and the Netherlands This is a full listing of the Dutch sporting calendar with a focus on major sports events in Amsterdam and around the Netherlands. Football (soccer) is by far the most popular sport in the Netherlands. Taking in a match of the Dutch national team (Nederlands elftal) is perhaps one of the great experiences of world football. Seeing the Dutch fans bedecked in all orange brings back some fleeting memories of the mighty Holland teams from the 1970s and 80s. Johan Cruijff. Total Football. Ruud Gullit. Marco van Basten. Euro 88… As of late, however, the Dutch team has been in crisis having failed to qualify for the last 2 major tournaments. Missing out on World Cup 2018 in Russia and losing the final of the 2019 UEFA Nations League means the Dutch are now looking towards the Euro 2020 qualifying. The Dutch national team plays most of its home matches at either Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam or Stadion Feyenoord (De Kuyp) in Rotterdam. Euro 2020 Qualification group C home international matches: Netherlands vs Estonia – 19 Nov 2019, 2045 (Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam) Since winning the Euro2017 tournament on home soil, the Dutch women’s team (Nederlands vrouwenelftal) has seen a big leap in popularity. The following matches are Euro2021 qualifiers at home: Netherlands Women vs Slovenia – 12 Nov 2019, 2000 (GelreDome, Arnhem) Dutch league (Eredivisie) matches are played from August to May with a winter’s break in early January. AFC Ajax plays its home games at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The Ajax home fixture list for the 2019/20 season looks like this: AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen – 14 Sep 2019, 1830 AFC Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard – 25 Sep 2019, 2045 AFC Ajax vs FC Groningen – 28 Sep 2019, 2045 AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord – 27 Oct 2019, 1645 AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht – 10 Nov 2019, 1215 AFC Ajax vs Heracles Almelo – 23 Nov 2019, 2045 AFC Ajax vs Willem II – 7 Dec 2019, 1830 AFC Ajax vs ADO Den Haag – 22 Dec 2019, 1215 AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam – 19 Jan 2020, 1430 AFC Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven – 2 Feb 2020, 1645 AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk – 16 Feb 2020, 1430 AFC Ajax vs AZ – 1 Mar 2020, 1645 AFC Ajax vs FC Twente – 14 Mar 2020, 1945 AFC Ajax vs PEC Zwolle – 5 Apr 2020, 1430 AFC Ajax vs Vitesse – 23 Apr 2020, 2045 AFC Ajax vs VVV Venlo – 3 May 2020, 1430 Ajax Open Day – Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam hosts an open day for Ajax fans to ring in the new season. Free entry, late July 2020. Johan Cruyff Schaal (Cruijff Shield, winner Eredivisie vs winner KNVB Cup), season opener. Scheduled for early August 2020. Athletics / Running / Walking Friday Night Run – A free monthly 1 hour run organised by running group Phanos. Runners meet at the Olympic Stadium Amsterdam at 1930 on the 2nd Friday of each month. Dates: 8 Nov 2019 / 13 Dec 2019 / 10 Jan 2020 / 14 Feb 2020 / 13 Mar 2020 / 10 Apr 2020 / 8 May 2020 / 12 Jun 2020 / 10 Jul 2020 / 14 Aug 2020 / 11 Sep 2020 / 9 Oct 2020 CPC (City-Pier-City) Run – An annual half marathon event in the Hague which is held in mid-March. Starting in the city, the flat course takes in Scheveningen beach before heading back to the centre. 46th edition will be run on Sunday 8 Mar 2020. NN Rotterdam Marathon – This big marathon event in the Netherlands attracts over 20,000 competitors including a field of world-class athletes. One of the fastest marathon courses in the world, the race begins on Erasmus Bridge with the finish line being on the Coolsingel. Up to a million spectators line the streets of Rotterdam. The 40th edition will take place on Sunday 2 Apr 2020. Gaasperplasrun – 1km, 2km, 5km and 10km runs around the Gaasperplaas, a lake in south-east Amsterdam. 26th edition scheduled for June 2020. Ladiesrun Rotterdam – 5km, 7.5km and 10km running event for ladies only, held in Rotterdam. 14th edition due June 2020. Dutch Atheltics Championships (NK) – Annual Dutch Championships meet takes place in summer, with qualification places up for grabs to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Expected July or August 2020, venue to be announced. Nijmegen Vierdaagse – International four days marches event around the city of Nijmegen with up to 50,000 participants – walking 30km to 50km per day over all 4 days. 104th edition will be held over 21-24 Jul 2020. Dam tot Dam Loop – Very popular fun-run event with tens of thousands of participants – the 36th edition takes place over the weekend of 19-20 Sep 2020. The main 10 mile event from Amsterdam to Zaandam is staged on Sunday 20 Sep 2020, with staggered starts at Prins Hendrikkade. TCS Amsterdam Marathon – The 45th edition of Amsterdam’s marathon event will be held on Sunday 18 Oct 2020. The race starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. Amsterdam City Walk – 11, 18, 27 and 33 km walking events held the day before the Amsterdam marathon taking in the highlights of the city. Saturday 19 Oct 2019, the longer walks start from the Olympic Stadium. Olympic Stadium Run – The Olympischstadionloop (41st edition) is a 1km/5km/10km running event which starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium in the south of Amsterdam. Scheduled for 10 Nov 2019. Movember Run Amsterdam – 5km charitable (and humorous) run around the Vondelpark in Amsterdam to raise funds for Movember. Also counts as the official Dutch Championship (NK) for running with a moustache. Expected 30 Nov 2019. Netherlands hosts 2 ATP tournaments during the year: ABN Amro Tournament – ATP tennis tour event at Ahoy Rotterdam between 10-17 Feb 2020. A strong field of top 20 players is due at the 47th edition. Libéma Open – International grass court tournament (men’s ATP and women’s WTA) at the Autotron Rosmalen near Den Bosch, 1 hour south of Amsterdam. Used as a warm-up to Wimbledon for some players. 31st edition, 6-14 Jun 2020. KLM Open – European Tour event (101st edition) is due to be held at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt (Den Bosch) in September 2020. Jumping Amsterdam – Indoor international equestrian event featuring some of the world’s best show jumping and dressage riders. Amsterdam RAI, 23-26 Jan 2020. Amsterdam Sevens – Annual international rugby sevens tournament with over 120 teams to be played at the National Rugby Centre in Amsterdam. Expected 30-31 May 2020. Tri Amsterdam – International triathlon event which offers half-distance and full Olympic distance courses from Park Somerlust around the Amstel river area. 21 Jun 2020. Premier League – The invitational Premier League of darts event returns to the Netherlands for the 4th time in 2020. See Michael van Gerwen and co at the Ahoy Rotterdam, 2020 dates to be announced. World Series of Darts Finals – International PDC darts tournament featuring the world’s top players comes to AFAS Live in Amsterdam. 1-3 Nov 2019. Barney Dome: Farewell to the Legend – An fun evening to celebrate the career of Dutch darts legend Raymond van Barneveld who is retiring from the sport. Special guests will include Phil Taylor, Martin Adams, Booby George and Robin van Persie. At Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on 8 Feb 2020. Formula 1 – The historic circuit at Zandvoort (near Amsterdam) will host a Formula 1 motor race in 2020. This will be the first F1 race in the Netherlands since 1985. The GP will take place on Sunday 3 May 2020, with practice and qualifying sessions on the Friday and Saturday. Dutch Moto GP – Popular motorcycle racing event held at the Assen TT circuit. Expected 26-28 Jun 2020. DTM Race – The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters touring car series comes to the Assen circuit. Expected 4-6 Sep 2020. World Port Tournament Baseball – International biennial baseball event featuring the Netherlands, Curaçao, Japan, Taiwan and USA. Expected to return in July 2021, held at Neptunus Family stadium in Rotterdam. Ben Bril Boxing Gala – Ben Bril (1912-2003) was a Jewish Dutch boxer who fought at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and later survived deportation to a German concentration camp. This annual boxing and dinner show at Theater Carré is held in his memory. 13th anniversary edition due to be held 7 Nov 2019. UEC Track Cycling European Championships – The Omnisport in Appeldoorn hosts this year’s European elite track cycling championships. 16-20 Oct 2019. Grachtenrace – Up to 140 sloop boats race over a 22km course around Amsterdam’s canals. The race starts near Jan Schaeferbrug (bridge) at IJhaven and the route takes in various canals including Herengracht, Leidsegracht and Singelsgracht. The finish is at Oosterdok by the Maritime Museum. 33rd edition is due 12 Oct 2019. Amsterdam City Swim – This charity 2km outdoor swim event in the city features up to 3,000 participants. Expected Sunday 6 Sep 2020. Friday Night Skate – A 20km organised skate around the streets of Amsterdam held every Friday night (2030, weather permitting) from Vondelpark Pavilion. League Finals – Ball sport (kind of netball-basketball cross) invented in the Netherlands. League finals day will be held in April 2020 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Invictus Games 2020 The international games founded by Prince Harry for wounded and sick armed service personnel will be held in the Netherlands in 2020. With 500 participants, the program includes 10 sports: athletics, powerlifting, archery, indoor rowing, JLR Driving Challenge, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, cycling, sitting volleyball and swimming. The venue will be around the Zuiderpark in Den Haag (The Hague) over 9-16 May 2020. What’s On in Amsterdam August 2020 What’s On in Amsterdam April 2020 Festivals in Amsterdam – Annual Calendar What’s On in Amsterdam May 2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2122
__label__wiki	0.622277	0.622277	College & Independent Schools College & Independent Schools Topics Black History Month & MLK Commemoration Celebrities & Pop Culture First Year Experience, Common & Community Reads Global Citizenship & Activism Global Leaders & Issues Health, Safety & Wellness Hispanic Heritage & LatinX Leadership & Ethics News, Media & Politics Research Professor & Historian of Education Diane Ravitch is a research professor of education at New York University and a prolific writer, who has published more than 500 articles and reviews for scholarly and popular publications on the subject. Pasi Sahlberg Renowned Finnish Educator & Scholar Pasi Sahlberg is a Finnish educator and scholar. Known as the international “school improvement activist,” he shares his experiences in classroom teaching, teacher education, and global educational change. John B. King Secretary of Education under President Obama An inspiring educational leader and advocate, King’s own story is proof of the transformative power of education. He shares a passionate message about access to opportunity and America’s future. Jeffrey Selingo Washington Post Columnist & Author Selingo has spent his journalism career covering colleges and universities worldwide. His book, College (Un)Bound: The Future of Higher Education and What It Means for Students, explores the college of tomorrow. Dem. Nominee for 2018 Gov. Race A champion for everyday people, Andrew Gillum inspired millions across FL and the nation in 2018. He surged past four better-funded primary candidates to a history-making victory as the FL Democratic Party’s 1st African-American nominee for governor. Star, The Big Bang Theory & Neuroscientist Talented and multifaceted, Mayim Bialik - best known for her roles on Blossom and The Big Bang Theory - has a Ph.D. in neuroscience, studies Judaism and practices natural living.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2124
__label__wiki	0.742823	0.742823	Home/Research and Technical Resources/Standards/APTA Standards Quarterly Webinar Series/Air Brake System Operation Webinar Air Brake System Operation Webinar Air Brake System Operation WebinarAPTAAdmin2019-09-09T14:27:44-05:00 This webinar was held on Monday, April 9, 2018 View recording of this webinar View presentation of this webinar Bus pneumatic system operation and troubleshooting can be challenging to even the most experienced mechanics. Systematic Approach to Air Brake System Operation and Troubleshooting webinar is the first of four webinars designed to familiarize transit and suburban bus mechanics with the operation and basic troubleshooting techniques necessary to maintain modern bus pneumatic systems. Three additional webinars will follow this first installment. Supply, Control, and Foundation Brake System webinars will follow. Direct maintenance costs are significantly reduced, as the time required for servicing and repair reduces the out of service time, and increases the productive deployment of the vehicle while building mechanic confidence. This webinar will feature an overview of the complete pneumatic system including theory, operation, and troubleshooting tips. The webinar will present the following: System Operation Overview Inspection Points Foundation Brake System Fittings and Tubing Identification It is necessary to check components regularly for their general condition. Using the information in this webinar, a transit bus maintenance team can tailor their air system inspections and maintenance, based on their operating profile, to ensure a long life and trouble-free operation of the pneumatic system. Jerry Guaracino, Assistant Chief Engineering Officer – Bus Engineering, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA Jerry Guaracino is the Assistant Chief Engineering Officer at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). He has 16 years of transit experience. Jerry supervises the daily engineering activities of an engineering staff responsible for new vehicle specifications, project planning, introducing emerging vehicle technology, bid evaluation, budgeting, and procurement of new fleet vehicles. He provides direction and technical support for Vehicle Maintenance Overhaul Program. He analyzes performance reports that provide vehicle data to recommend improvements to fleet vehicles and maintenance programs. Jerry oversees quality safety inspections of vehicles and collect performance data in support of strategic initiatives to improve vehicle safety, sustainability and reliability. Prior to joining SEPTA he worked in the aviation industry. Jerry earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Temple University. Brian D. Markey, President, Custom Training Aids Inc, La Verne, CA Brian Markey retired from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority after 38 years as Mechanical Instructor specializing in transit bus brakes and mechanic apprentice training and class development 17 years President / CEO of Custom Training Aids Inc. where he designs and built mechanical training equipment for classroom instruction in government agencies, transit bus properties, trade schools, and private companies. Brian also instructs at Los Angeles Trade Technical College and instructs and develops curriculum for the Southern California Regional Transportation Training Collation. He also serves as an ASE transit bus H Series test writer. Brian serves on both APTA Brake Force and Training Development Committees. He sponsors the APTA Bus Roadeo Air Brake Competition and is a DOT Certified accident and fire investigator. John Brundage, Transit and Rail Vehicle Technician, CH2M, Boston, MA Mr. Brundage joined CH2M in November 2017 and is currently supporting fleet overhaul programs, new bus procurements, and facilities activities for various transit agencies. Mr. Brundage has worked in the transit industry for thirty years. Prior to joining CH2M. Mr. Brundage had a twenty-four year career at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). He For eight years prior to joining CH2M, Mr. Brundage was assigned to the MBTA’s backshop in Everett MA. where he scheduled all mechanical and autobody repairs, oversaw various special projects, and assumed project manager duties for major vehicle midlife overhaul programs. He was responsible for maintaining a focus on quality control, streamlined processes, and increased productivity. Prior to 2009, Mr. Brundage worked as a Garage Foreman, overseeing maintenance for diesel, CNG, and dual mode (diesel electric) bus fleets. Mr. Brundage is an active participant of APTA’s Brake and Chassis Working Group and has had lead and support roles for a variety of recommended practices and webinars. Mr. Brundage was a key contributor to the development of TCRP E-10 Maintenance Staffing Calculator. Frank Forde, Equipment Maintenance Instructor, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, CA Frank Forde is a bus equipment maintenance instructor at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He started at LACMTA as a Mechanic C in 2001 moving up the ranks to master mechanic leader in 2009.He was a member of LA Metro’s champion team winning 1st place at LA Metro 2003, 2005 thru 2009 and the Regional Roadeo in 2005 thru 2009.The team also won 1st place maintenance team and grand champion at the APTA international Roadeo 2007.Prior to LA Metro Frank worked at JMC truck repair and United States Navy from 1993-1999 First introduced to air disc brakes in the early 1990s with the Rockwell and the D-lisa air disc brakes, then again in 2004 when LA Metro received the NABI 45 foot composite bus and the NABI 60ft articulated bus in 2005 with the Meritor air disc brake model EX225. In 2014, on the New Flyer Xcelisor bus with the Knorr SN7 air disc brake system. Frank is a member of the APTA brake and chassis committee. He has earned a Certificate for automotive, Certificate for Diesel and is a certified smog technician. He is a 1989 graduate of University College Cork City, Ireland; and completed Bendix air brake training in 1999, Bendix anti-locking brake system in 2000, and between 2000 and 2003 completed Los Angeles Trade Technical College.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2125
__label__cc	0.570572	0.429428	Office of the Archbishop Finance & Business Admin Visiting Clergy & Speakers AOA Parish Directory Background Check Forms Marriage Prep Forms Finance & Business Documents Adult Online Training Children’s Training How to Report Abuse? Office of Safe Environment Safe Environment Policies Archdiocese Contact Form 1. The Sacrament of Marriage 2. The Vocation of Marriage 3. The Spirituality of Marriage 4. Marriage Preparation Guidelines 5. The Celebration of Marriage – “The Wedding” Catholic Engaged Encounter Worldwide Marriage Encounter Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial “Love is our origin. Love is our constant calling. Love is our fulfillment in heaven. Everything the Catholic Church teaches about marriage begins with this proclamation.”³ Marriage is both a natural institution and a sacred union because it is rooted in the divine plan of creation¹ Marriage is the matrimonial covenant, by which a man and woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life…cc 1055 In addition, the Catholic Church teaches that the valid marriage between two baptized Christians is also a sacrament – a saving reality and a symbol of Christ’s love for his church (see Ephesians 5:25-33)¹ All Christians in whatever state or walk of life are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity. When the Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a Christian vocation it is saying that the couple’s relationship is more than simply their choice to enter a union which is a social and legal institution. In addition to these things, marriage involves a call from God and a response from two people who promise to build, with the help of divine grace, a lifelong, intimate and sacramental partnership of live and life.¹ Permanency, exclusivity, and faithfulness are essential to marriage because they foster and protect the two equal purposes of marriage: growth in mutual love between the spouses and the generation and education of children.¹ As a result of their baptism, all Christians are called to a life of holiness. This divine calling, or vocation, can be lived in marriage, or in the single life, or in the priesthood or religious life. No one vocation is superior to or inferior to another. Each one involves a specific kind of commitment that flows from one’s gifts and is further strengthened by God’s grace. All vocations make a unique contribution to the life and mission of the church.¹ The family arises from marriage. Parents, children, and family members form what is called a domestic church. This is the primary unit of the Church – the place where the Church lives in the daily love, care, hospitality, sacrifice, forgiveness, prayer and faith of ordinary families.¹ “Father, you have made the bond of marriage a holy mystery, a symbol of Christ’s love for his Church. With faith in you and in each other they pledge their love today. May their lives always bear witness to the reality of the love.” The Sacramentary: Liturgical Press, 1985 Marriage Rite, page 763 The prayers of the rite stress that husband and wife are themselves the sacrament, the living signs of God’s love-first to each other and then to the world around them. The spirituality of marriage, the sense that God is part of it through good times and bad, is what makes Christian marriage truly sacramental. Love is, by its very nature, life-giving. It first gives life to a couple themselves, creating a we out of the raw materials of you and me. A couple’s love for one another spills over into relationships with in-laws and friends, coworkers and fellow parishioners. “Marriage is a sign of Christ’s unbreakable love for his people.”² “Spirituality is a way to live out one’s religious beliefs. A spirituality of marriage, therefore, is a way to help husbands and wives live out the vocation of marriage in light of faith. Catholic marriage has a distinctive spirituality that is sacramental, communitarian and missionary.”² “Marriage is sacramental because it is a sign of Christ’s unbreakable love for His people. It is communitarian because it creates and deepens a permanent partnership of life and love. It is missionary because in Catholic marriage couples are called to share with others the good news of their relationship in Christ.”² “A spirituality of marriage shows how couples reveal Christ, build community, and reach out to others in love.”² ¹ www.foryourmarriage.org ² Marital Spirituality by Joann Heaney-Hunter Ph.D. St. John’s University (NY) ³ RCL Catechist Manual, Catechumenate Year A Pastors hold primary responsibility for ensuring proper formation of couples for marriage. Pastors may seek assistance from parochial vicars, deacons or trained layperson. A minimum six-month preparation period is required. Consult your parish priest at least six months prior to your anticipated date. (it is strongly discouraged to schedule a reception before consulting with your parish priest.) Marriage preparation is a process for determining the couple’s readiness for marriage and should include the following; Discussion and completion of pre-marital documents and assessment tools, ie Focus, Prepare and Enrich Attendance of an Engaged Encounter Weekend or other method for addressing focus areas determined from assessment tool and church teaching. Resolving marriage impediments such as addressing any and all previous marriages or unions. Acquiring necessary permissions or dispensations when a Catholic is marrying someone of a different religious tradition Preparing documents necessary when a marriage is being prepared in one diocese and celebrated in another or when the celebrating minister is from another diocese. Catechesis regarding the Sacrament, Theology and Teachings of a Catholic Marriage Gathering all pertinent sacramental certificates, such as baptismal, confirmation, etc… Marriage preparation will be parish-based whenever possible. Couples preparing for marriage within the parish have a greater opportunity to develop stronger ties with a local faith community. If a couple are seeking a Catholic Marriage and are already civilly married to each other, preparation is still required as the catholic marriage is considered a new consent. In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, the priest or deacon, the two official witnesses, and the congregation all witness the exchange of consent by the couple who themselves are considered to be the ministers of the sacrament. 1 When planning the wedding ceremony, the couple should work with the preparing minister to ensure the ceremony reflects their love and commitment as a couple and in accordance to the Rite of Marriage of the Catholic Church; Respect for cultural and family traditions is important in the planning of the wedding and should be done within the Rite of Marriage of the Catholic Church. The Norm of this Archdiocese is to have a Catholic Wedding celebrated in a Catholic Church. If there are family and religious considerations that would warrant a request for the celebration to be held in a different setting or by a non-Catholic Minister, this must be discussed with the preparing minister as soon as possible in the planning. A Catholic has the right to celebrate their marriage within Mass if desired, and no couple should be denied a Catholic wedding because of financial burdens. The Catholic Church makes no provision for witnessing or recognizing the union between two individuals of the same sex. When individuals or couples who have been previously married and divorced seek a new marriage, proper resolution of the prior marriage must be determined through the Archdiocesan marriage tribunal whether the individual is or was Catholic at the time of the marriage or if they had a Catholic Marriage or not. A marriage license for the State of Alaska must be obtained prior to the church wedding and clergy who preside at weddings must make sure the paperwork for the State of Alaska is filed promptly. Read more about Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth from USCCB.org Archdiocesan Offices Archbishop’s Office Catholic Schools & Faith Formation Communications & Catholic Anchor Cultural Ministries Evangelization & Discipleship Stewardship & Development Health and Wellness Ministries Leadership Ministries Mission to Magadan Other Catholic Resources ACCB Archangel Attic Thrift Store Bishop’s Attic CCHD Catholic Foundation of Alaska Covenant House Alaska Holy Spirit Center St. Paul’s Corner Safe Environment: Adult Online Training The Catholic Archdiocese of Anchorage is a people of many cultures, called by the love of Christ to proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments and give witness through joyful lives of prayer and service. 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Search Events By App in a Day - Armanino LLP @ Microsoft-Denver Tax Update for California Schools FIND MORE UPCOMING EVENTS » Home > Trends & Insights > Payroll Tax Relief Extended Through Year End Payroll Tax Relief Extended Through Year End In December, Congress was able to pass only a two-month extension of payroll tax relief — on the condition that Senate and House conferees be appointed to work on a full-year extension. That conference committee now has negotiated an agreement, and the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 will extend through December 31, 2012, the 2010 Tax Relief act provision that reduced the employee portion of the Social Security tax on earned income from 6.2% to 4.2%. For 2012, the maximum taxable wage base for Social Security taxes is $110,100 (up from $106,800 in 2011). So, the maximum 2012 tax savings from this break will be $2,202. The act also extends through the end of the year other provisions that had previously been extended for only two months: Enhanced unemployment benefits — but reducing the number of weeks of benefits available as the year progresses, Current Medicare payment rates for physician services, and Other Medicare-related provisions that are normally extended when physician payment rates are extended. The act also includes other provisions, such as some unemployment benefits reforms, the repeal of certain timing shifts of corporate estimated tax payments and an increase in the amount certain federal employees contribute to their retirement pensions. The main point of debate regarding a full-year extension of payroll tax relief, as well as the other extensions, has been how to pay for them. This legislation ended up being passed without being completely paid for. This isn’t the end of the debate over how to pay for tax break extensions, however. 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__label__cc	0.746475	0.253525	The Elusive Red Emerald April 2, 2014cristinaDiamonds & Gemsno comments The red emerald is also known as red beryl. The beryl is a mineral made of beryllium, cyclosilicate and aluminum. Although this name is less known to jewelry lovers, the beryl is actually a vary valuable stone. Its varieties include: the aquamarine, the maxixe, the emerald, the golden beryl, the goshenite, the morganite and the red beryl. Rarity of the red beryl The red emerald is a rather rare stone which also makes it a very valuable jewel. This gem has only been found in a few locations such as the Wah Wah Mountains, Paramount Canyon, The Beaver County and the Juab County in Utah and the Sierra County in New Mexico. Due to the fact that this stone is so rare, its price per carat can even reach $10,000. In the Wah Wah Mountains, red beryls were discovered about 50 years ago and so far, less than 60,000 red beryl carats have been cut for jewelry purposes. Despite the fact that these jewels are also found in a few other locations, the mine from the Wah Wah mountains is the only one which mines top quality red beryls. How are they made Red emeralds require certain special conditions in order to be made which is why they are so rare. In the Wah Wah mountains, these conditions were created when lava flowed over an area which had ground water. As the lava was cooled by the water, it formed rock cracks which worked as a pathway for hot gases which brought the red beryl crystals to the surface of the earth. In order for the crystals to be made, they also required a very narrow temperature. Due to the fact that the red emerald require such unique creation conditions, they also come in very small shapes. Most red beryls weight less than one carat and the bigger one ever cut weighted 4 carats. The red beryl and the emerald share a lot of gemological characteristics as they both have a type III clarity and similar inclusions. A lot of people argue that it is not right to call these jewels emeralds as the emerald word refers strictly to the green color. Yet if we consider the fact that sapphires are no longer just blue, we can also accept the fact that emeralds can be red. One thing is for sure: the red beryl is a rare and truly valuable gem. What is the Most Precious Gem in the World? Types of Jewels and Gems What is a Ruby Gem? List of Gems Famous Royal Gems Sapphire Color Chart and Characteristics red beryl, red emerald First Communion Tiaras Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings The Indian Bangle Claddagh Ring Meaning The Kokoshnik Tiara Style	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2130
__label__cc	0.718266	0.281734	Seberg is inspired by true events about the French New Wave darling and Breathless star, Jean Seberg (Kristen Stewart), who in the late 1960s was targeted by the FBI because of her support of the civil rights movement and romantic involvement with Hakim Jamal (Anthony Mackie), among others. In Benedict Andrews' noir-ish thriller, Seberg's life and career are destroyed by Hoover's overreaching surveillance and harassment in an effort to suppress and discredit Seberg's activism. Actors: Kristen Stewart , Kristen Stewart 9 April 1990, Los Angeles, California, USA Yvan Attal , Yvan Attal 4 January 1965, Tel Aviv, Israel Gabriel Sky , Gabriel Sky Jack OConnell , Jack OConnell 1 August 1990, Derby, England, UK Margaret Qualley , Margaret Qualley 23 October 1994, Montana, USA Colm Meaney , Colm Meaney 30 May 1953, Dublin, Ireland Vince Vaughn 28 March 1970, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Genre: Drama, Thriller, Biography Keywords: #Benedict Andrews #Gabriel Sky #Jack O'Connell #Kristen Stewart #Seberg #Seberg (2019) #Yvan Attal	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2131
__label__wiki	0.762053	0.762053	Vokswagen’s XL1 in London UK Debut by AutoVolt \| 11 Jul, 2013 \| News \| 0 comments Volkswagen’s futuristic XL1 hybrid Volkswagen’s futuristic XL1, the world’s most fuel-efficient production hybrid car, took to the streets of London yesterday. The two-seat diesel-electric hybrid, which achieves a fuel consumption figure of 313 mpg while emitting just 21 g/km of carbon dioxide, turned heads as it passed through the streets of the city, with its white carbon fibre body shell standing out in contrast to black cabs and red double-decker buses. While one XL1 made its way to the Goodwood Festival of Speed to take pride of place on the Volkswagen stand and make its way up the famous hill climb, another crossed the capital, heading to Buckingham Palace where it will be displayed as part of the Coronation Festival this weekend (for more details see below). The super-innovative, ultra-frugal XL1 model looks like a vision of the future, but it is in fact already in limited production. Its body is made largely of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer, while its drivetrain melds a two-cylinder 800 cc diesel engine with an electric motor. Like any good supercar, it is also low (at 1,282 mm high it is lower than a Porsche Boxster) and features scissor-opening doors (although its 120-litre boot does make it somewhat more practical than supercar enthusiasts may like). To achieve the target fuel consumption figure the XL1 was aerodynamically optimised, adopting the classic ‘tear drop’ shape and utilising innovations such as removing traditional wing mirrors and replacing them with small cameras called e-Mirrors which transmit exterior images to interior displays. The XL1 is manufactured (left-hand drive only) at Volkswagen’s Osnabrück factory in Germany (which also produces the Golf Cabriolet and Porsche Boxster). Unlike these cars, the XL1 is ‘handcrafted’ using small series production processes. An initial production run of 250 XL1 vehicles will be made. Pricing and sales channels are yet to be confirmed. Source; Volkswagen To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Privacy Policy & Cookies Charging Map © 2013-2019 Autovolt Limited 08601001. ISSN: 2399-9926 This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. All of this data is anonymous. Click to find out more about our Privacy Policy & Cookies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2139
__label__wiki	0.56993	0.56993	Now Reading : The Cases Are Complex, Says Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer The Cases Are Complex, Says Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer July 17, 2018 • Meryl Justin Chertoff In remarks at the Aspen Institute’s McCloskey Speaker Series on July 7 at the Aspen Meadows Campus, Associate Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer refused to weigh in on the selection process now going on for a replacement for Justice Kennedy. “I was selected. I was not the selector. That is like asking for the recipe for chicken a la king from the point of view of the chicken.” Usually a voluble speaker, Justice Breyer’s caution was a contrast that highlights what a fraught time we are in with a new Supreme Court confirmation process set to begin in days. In a far-ranging conversation moderated by WAMU “A-1”’s Joshua Johnson, Justice Breyer emphasized the complexity of the Court’s deliberative process. There are multiple audiences Justice Breyer explained for any decision: parties, their lawyers, other judges, and society as a whole. On most cases, Justice Breyer noted, decisions are unanimous, or have large pluralities. In cases decided 5-4, the alignments can vary. It is only a handful of cases each term that are the focus of public attention. In these, the Justices attempt to persuade each other through successive opinion drafts, adding language here and deleting other phrases there. Even an opinion drafted as a dissent, Breyer noted, can at the end of the day turn into a majority opinion if enough Justices can be persuaded. And dissents can have other roles – by providing a roadmap to the Court for the future. Breyer delighted the audience by strongly affirming that he has no present intention to retire from the Court. Holding up his pocket copy of the US Constitution he assured the audience “I am the border patrol, and this [pointing] is the border.” On the critical need to protect the rule of law against excesses of the executive, he cited the exchange between St. Thomas More and his persecutor William Roper in Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons” on what happens when zeal exceeds respect for that rule: More: What would you do? Cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil? Roper: I’d cut down every law in England to do that! More: Oh? And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned ’round on you, where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat? Breyer’s explication of the deliberative and slow nature of change through Supreme Court decisions was a welcome antidote to the impatient results-driven discourse currently dominating the news cycle. We hope the nominee to assume the Supreme Court seat now held by Justice Kennedy, Kennedy’s former law clerk Judge Brett Kavanaugh, will absorb the High Court’s culture as Breyer explained it. Meryl Chertoff is executive director of the Aspen Institute Justice & Society Program. Justice Stephen Breyer on the Future of the Supreme Court July 12, 2018 • Leah Sorini Justice and Society Program McCloskey Speaker Series , US Supreme Court Contribute to advance the work of Aspen Institute Justice & Society Program. Your support is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Way Forward Building a Bipartisan Solution October 4, 2019 Society of Fellows Criminal Justice Reform: Illuminating the Challenges & Reimagining the System Science and Civic Partnerships A Cure for Post-Election Malaise Sectoral Strategies for Low-Income Workers: Lessons from the Field Sarah Keh on the Connection Between Work and Wealth How Democratic Institutions Remain Resilient…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2148
__label__cc	0.70082	0.29918	Regional Economic Success Family Economic Success Community Development Philanthropy Donate to Aspen CSG Community Strategies Group Since 1985, the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group has helped convene, equip and inspire local leaders as they build more prosperous regions and advance those living on the economic margins – with more than 75% of that work in rural America. Committed to equity, economic opportunity and improving economic, social and health outcomes, CSG advances an asset-based and systems-building approach to community and economic development. We do so by designing and facilitating action-inducing peer learning among organizations, leaders and policymakers and by providing strategic guidance to sharpen their focus and strategy. Our action frameworks are increasingly being adopted to help rural and regional economies grow and striving rural families get ahead. Through our years of work across America, we have learned from the people doing the best work of building and rebuilding strong, inclusive rural communities and economies. CSG has cultivated a deep and broad network of the nation’s most creative and dedicated practitioners of rural community and economic development, including a respected Rural Development Innovation Group of key leaders, all eager to forge a better rural future. CSG champions the principles and practices of regional wealth-building as the means to better community and economic development policy and practice in the United States. CSG builds the capacity to help families on the economic margins earn more, keep more of what they earn, and grow it into assets for themselves and their communities Community Philanthropy CSG supports community and region-focused foundations that are taking on leadership and making a significant difference in improving the economy and family livelihoods CSG Impact and Publications Rural Development Hubs Report Strengthening America's Rural Innovation Infrastructure - Hubs focus on all the critical ingredients in a region’s system that either advance or impede prosperity — the integrated range of social, economic, health and environmental conditions needed for people and places to thrive. BY Community Strategies Group Rural Development Hubs Executive Summary This executive summary explains why Rural Development Hubs are important, how they work, and what it takes to do that work. It also discusses policy levers and enabling environments that can strengthen Rural Development Hubs, and that foster community and economic development that advances both equity and prosperity. Outstanding on Rural Ground The Institute’s Community Strategies Group inspires local leaders to make rural America healthy and prosperous. BY Janet Topolsky Katharine Ferguson Connie Stewart Dennis West Ines Polonius Try the Beloved Country This piece demonstrates the impact of CSG's almost 30 years of work with rural and urban economic and community development through stories and testimonials provided by the communities we have worked with. Rural Health Equity and Development It’s time to think differently about investing in rural America and the way we approach health and equity across its diverse communities. New research and resources show the critical connection between health, rural community and economic development. Place-Based Shareholder Engagement Nearly 200 CEOs of world-leading corporations have now signed on to the notion that their reason for being includes not just shareholders, but how well their employees, host communities, the environment and supply chains benefit. BY Kelly Ryan Tweets by @AspenCSG Collaboration in the Rural West The most recent America’s Rural Opportunity event brought together panelists from a forest collaborative, tribal government, environmental group and stewardship organization in Idaho and Oregon. Together, they explored how tension brought about by changes in natural resource management and local economies has catalyzed new alliances among interests that have been polarized for decades. BY Doug Decker, Senior Fellow, Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University Want Big Changes in Rural Policy? Our current rural policy framework is out of step with modern realities. BY Katharine Ferguson Weathering a Financial Storm A blueprint for future community responses to government shutdowns and other crises. We constructed a way for an investor, a bank, and a philanthropy in our community to team up to make consumer loans to families in distress. BY Dennis West The Farm Bill Is About Far More than Farms Congress is debating the bill this week — here's what you need to know. BY Clifford Devin Deaton & 1 more Reflections on Rural in Nauvoo, Alabama Scenes from an Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group workshop at Camp McDowell. BY Clifford Devin Deaton The Hidden Problem Plaguing American Youth In rural communities with stagnant economies, local organizations work to guide youth to financial security. BY Lalini Pedris Moving Rural Families Forward Leaders in rural communities are using a two-generation approach with rural families. Immigration and Society Getting to Know the New “Us” Growing numbers of immigrants and refugees are moving into rural U.S. communities. BY Elise Hernandez Recent and Upcoming Program Events Toward Rural Resiliency Thu Nov 7, 2019 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 177 Joe Routt Boulevard The Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center On November 7, 2019 we held our 11th America's Rural Opportunity event. As our changing climate increases risk, some rural communities are preparing for these challenges by growing new businesses, reducing carbon and protecting local populations. Strategies today are adapting to and mitigating tomorrow’s climate future. Video: Rural Mythticism at the Ideas Fest Rural America has come to the nation’s attention. But much discussion in the media and coffee shops, at conferences and dinner tables, relies on incorrect or no data, largely idyllic or dystopic tropes and images, and opinion uninformed by rural experience. The full picture of rural America is quite different. Watch the video: At the 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival, rural experts from across the country showcase what is working for rural people and dispel pervasive myths about rural America. Tension as Catalyst: Land Stewardship Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Our America’s Rural Opportunity conversation on June 10, 2019 showcased five rural and tribal innovators who are leading this way forward. Learn about what they have done to forge new productive partnerships and about the difference it has made for the economy and environment, as well as rural communities and livelihoods. Rural Development Hubs: Action Innovators Tue May 14, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am On May 14, 2019, Aspen Institute President Dan Porterfield moderated a discussion from four Hub leaders, all members of the Rural Development Innovation Group, as they shared what it takes to be a Hub – and why and how they do it. They also discussed policy levers to support Rural Development Hubs and showcased some of the topline findings from the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group’s interviews with more than 40 of these field-leading organizations building better rural outcomes across America. Advancing 2Gen Strategies in Rural America Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Aspen Institute Headquarters Our February 28 America’s Rural Opportunity session focused on the how-to’s of designing and supporting effective 2Gen efforts in rural places. We featured practitioner stories from two pathbreaking rural 2Gen efforts – one from Appalachian Western Maryland and another from Downeast Maine. We talked about how policy can advance (or hinder) 2Gen, shared relevant data on the situation of rural families, and detailed ideas for what philanthropy and business and economic development leaders can do to help advance 2Gen efforts. Firmly Rooted: A Regional Food Economy Thu Sep 27, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 25 South Green Drive Walter Hall Rotunda at Ohio University For more than 30 years, the southeast region of Appalachian Ohio has been leading the way in leveraging rural assets and enterprise to build a regional food system that is core to its stronger local economy. Facing industry and employment shifts over recent decades, regional innovators looked within and found solid ground. They have creatively networked local producers, tested a wealth of ideas, and flexed every resource to build a food hub and a bounty of locally owned and growing businesses. Game Changers: Rural Opportunity Youth Wed Mar 7, 2018 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Aspen Headquarters ARO’s March panel highlighted three programs – from Appalachia, the Mississippi Delta, and the Tribal West – that are successfully moving Rural Opportunity Youth into career training, higher education, and employment in multiple sectors. Watch the video to learn how rural communities are innovating to make these young people realize their potential, advance their livelihoods, and contribute to their communities and the nation’s future. Advancing Immigrant Families in Rural America Thu Oct 6, 2016 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 1 Dupont Circle A lunchtime panel for an engaging discussion about the growing numbers of immigrants in rural America and its implications for rural practice. Getting Ahead in Rural Jobs Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1 Dupont Circle, Suite 700 October's America's Rural Opportunity dialogue highlighted a range of rural-grown innovations to help families get into and get ahead in rural jobs. Rural-Grown, Local-Owned Manufacturing Fri Sep 8, 2017 11:30 am - 1:30 pm This panel highlighted how several rural-grown and local-owned businesses are making manufacturing work, a sector employing 3.5 million rural Americans. Infrastructure Fueling Rural Development Mon May 22, 2017 11:30 am - 1:30 pm This panel will consider rural infrastructure and how well planned and coordinated infrastructure investments are advancing rural economic development. Reframing Natural Resource Economies Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:30 am - 1:30 pm This third America’s Rural Opportunity panel will focus on a group of innovators who steward the nations’ natural resources and use those resources to create jobs and businesses. Rural Entrepreneurial Economies Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm This second America’s Rural Opportunity panel will focus on a group of innovators that drive the American economy – entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them. Webinar: New Data Analysis on Immigrants in Rural Communities Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rural immigrants in the US are more racially and ethnically diverse, more likely to have children, more likely to be working age, and more likely to be working poor. Helping Rural Immigrants Earn a Living Thu Aug 18, 2016 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Part of a webinar series on immigrants in rural America, this session focused on the challenges and opportunities rural immigrants face as they try to earn a living. Helping Rural Immigrants Build Financial Capability Part of a webinar series on immigrants in rural America, this session will focus on the services required for rural immigrants to forge stable and predictable financial lives. Janet Topolsky Community Strategies Group ... For 35 years, Janet has helped community leaders, organizations and policymakers across the country find, create and spread development strategies that work. At CSG since 1993, Topolsky has specialized in… Katharine Ferguson Katharine Ferguson is Associate Director of the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group and Director of CSG’s Regional and Rural Development Initiatives. Clifford Devin Deaton Program Associate Clifford Deaton is a Program Associate with the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group and Co-Chair of the Aspen Institute Green Team. Tyler Bowders Administrative and Logistics Coordinator Tyler Bowders is the Administrative and Logistics Coordinator for The Aspen Institute’s Community Strategies Group.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2149
__label__cc	0.517022	0.482978	Ajijic, Mexico 'El Muro de los Muertos' ('The Wall of the Dead') The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori. Left: The mural is intended to take up two walls of the school. linkogecko (Atlas Obscura User) Right: This clay-sculpted image was part of the wall before the skulls were added. Gary J. Wood/cc by-sa 2.0 This clay-sculpted image was part of the wall before the skulls were added. Gary J. Wood/cc by-sa 2.0 This entry is a stub Help improve Atlas Obscura by expanding 'El Muro de los Muertos' ('The Wall of the Dead') with additional information or photos. Skulls cover the walls of this Mexican primary school. Though a morbid sight, they memorialize the dead who once called the town home. Top Places in Mexico Huasca de Ocampo, Mexico Los Prismas Basálticos Waterfalls Two waterfalls flow down the cliff faces decorated with rare natural basalt columns. Added by serflac Cabeza de Juárez This giant expressionist head crowns a museum devoted to a beloved Mexican leader. Added by cjb Dualidad Mural This immense scene of a cosmic battle between a jaguar and serpent illustrates the Aztec concept of the duality of life. See more things to do in Mexico » The towns on the shores of Chapala, Mexico’s largest lake, are home to a sizable population of mostly older North American expats. Inspired by the likes of Neill James, a United States writer who popularized Ajijic north of the border in the 1940s, they pursue their ideal of “the Mexican Dream,” often forming community groups and grassroots organizations to maintain their lifestyle and the vibe of their new hometowns. One of the clearest examples of the results of these efforts is Ajijic. This small town is now recognized in the area for its bohemian, arts-oriented atmosphere and well-known for the many murals that adorn its walls, a majority of these made by artists from the region and throughout the country. Perhaps the most notable and atypical of these artworks is “El Muro de las Calaveras”(“The Wall of Skulls”) made by Ajijilteco artist Efrén González in 2016. Also responsible for many of the painted murals in town, González was inspired by the pre-Columbian tzompantli to create this tiled collage of clay craniums. Tzompantlis were walls or palisades where the skulls of people voluntarily sacrificed or captured in war would be displayed as part of the belief systems of many Mesoamerican cultures, from Aztecs to the Maya. Human sacrifice was so important to these cultures that the tzompantlis themselves were often carved into the rock of their temples for posterity, as in Tenochtitlán’s Templo Mayor. Commissioned by local authorities partly on the behest of expat organizations, González’s work on a wall of the Marcos Castellanos Primary School is inspired by the imagery but not necessarily the human sacrifice cosmogony of tzompantlis. The thousand or so skulls that decorate this wall are each labeled with the name of an Ajijic resident who has died. About half of the people memorialized in clay skull form have Spanish names, the other represents the town’s large expat population with names originating from all over the world, showcasing the role of death as one of humanity’s great unifiers. The inside of each clay skull can hold a candle or light and these are only lit on and around the dates of Day of the Dead. If you want to see this light show it is recommended to visit during nighttime at the end of October/start of November. Visit Mexico with Atlas Obscura Trips Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions. skullsschoolsmuralsmemento mori linkogecko https://choosechapala.com/blog/legacy-heroine-neill-james/ https://www.lavozdelaribera.com.mx/efren-gonzalez-presenta-su-mural-el-muro-de-los-muertos/ https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/06/feeding-gods-hundreds-skulls-reveal-massive-scale-human-sacrifice-aztec-capital 24 Parroquia Ajijic, 45920 El Salto, Mexico The Deadly Rio Lerma The Rio Lerma (Chignahuapan) in El Salto, Mexico, is one of the most polluted rivers in the world. It’s covered in white foam, and falling in can kill. Museo Regional de la Cerámica (Regional Museum of Ceramics) One of Mexico’s historic pottery-producing towns is home to a museum showcasing the craft. Added by linkogecko Casa ITESO Clavigero This singular Mexican structure is considered a masterpiece of the Tapatía architectural school. Added by Mario Yair TS Telmex Building This structure was moved nearly 40 feet while people continued working inside it. Matera, Italy Chiesa del Purgatorio Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory. Added by StepYoshi La Madone de São Paulo This giant mural of Santa Muerte in downtown São Paulo reminds passersby of their own mortality. San Martino della Battaglia, Italy Ossario di San Martino The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel. Added by 2wandering Melnik, Czechia Melník Chapel of Bones Underneath this small church are 15,000 bones, arranged by an obsessive academic. Added by CPilgrim	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2152
__label__cc	0.678546	0.321454	Home One Ounce Gold Coins As well as buying one-ounce gold coins, we also sell them too. We stock a wide variety of carats and collections, so you’re sure to find the one you’ve been searching for. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced trader, you can rest assured knowing that ATS will offer you only the best rates and the easiest process - we will always sell at the best price we can for 1oz gold coins.With decades of experience in buying and selling, you’ll always receive a fair and honest price with ATS. We have the most established, professional bullion counter service in the UK. Best Price One Ounce Gold Britannia 24ct (2014-2019) 100 + £1,230.70 Britannia One Ounce 2020 Gold Coin 2020 Britannia one ounce coins are issued by the Royal Mint. 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Click for more Royal Mint Products Krugerrand One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates The South African Krugerrand was first produced in 1967 by the South African Chamber of Mines. Over many decades this gold coin has become one of the most popular bullion coins chosen by investors. After its original productions and subsequent success, the Krugerrand galvanised many other gold mints to produce a bullion coin of equal standing. The Krugerrands are minted in 22 carat but contain one troy ounce of pure gold. 2020 Australian Kangaroo One Ounce Gold Coin The Australian Nugget or Australian Kangaroo has been produced by the Perth Mint since 1986. Unlike most bullion coins, the Nugget one ounce coin changes its design annually. From 1989 onwards the coin has featured different species of Kangaroo, a recognisable emblem of Australia, with Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse. The face value of the 1oz gold Nugget is $100 AUD, though the value of the coin is based on the market price of its metal content. 2020 Maple Leaf One Ounce Gold Coin These brand new 2020 gold one ounce maple coins are minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. The gold maple leaf is minted in pure 24ct gold (999.9 fine). The Maple leaf is given a face value of $50, although the value of the coin is based on the intrinsic metal value - so the current gold metal market price. 2020 Philharmoniker One Ounce Gold Coin The Austrian Philharmoniker coin was first minted in 1989 by the Austrian Mint. This one ounce gold coin was one of the world's most popular during the nineties and displays an award winning depiction of an assortment of musical instruments, including violins, a harp and a Viennese horn. The obverse of the coin pays homage to the great organ of the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. In 2002, after the introduction of the euro currency, the face value of the coin changed from 2000 Austrian Schillings to 100 Euros. 2020 Royal Mint One Ounce Year of the Rat Gold Coin Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold White Lion of Mortimer 2020 The most recent Queen’s Beast coin (the eighth Coin in the Queen's Beasts Series) is a continuation of the heraldic beasts that are present during the Monarch's coronation. This particular Queen's Beast is the White Lion of Mortimer - This is the eighth in a series of ten designs that will celebrate each of The Queen’s Beasts. For more information about the Queen's Beast, visit our article below. Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold 2019 Yale The seventh Coin in the Queen's Beasts Series is a continuation of the heraldic beasts that are present during the Monarch's coronation. This particular Queen's Beast is the Yale of Beaufort- This is the seventh in a series of ten designs that will celebrate each of The Queen’s Beasts. For more information about the Queen's Beast, visit our article below. Year of the Mouse (2020) Perth Mint Lunar III One Ounce Gold Coin The 2020 Year of the Mouse coin is the first of the third Lunar series minted by the Perth Mint in Australia. Featuring a cute image of a mouse on an ear of wheat, it is sure to be a popular coin, and buyers can again collect each of the coins for the 12 years in the Chinese Zodiac. 2019 One Ounce Royal Arms Gold Coin - CGT Free Best Price One Ounce Gold Coin Britannia 22ct (1987-2012) - CGT Free Britannia one ounce gold coins are issued by the Royal Mint and have a face value of £100. The first Britannia was minted in 1987. In 2013 the Royal Mint decided to produce the 1oz gold Britannia in 24 carat, as opposed to 22 carat. The actual gold content remains the same however. ATS Bullion, London's West End bullion dealer, is an authorised dealer of gold and silver Britannia coins. These coins also benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) free. Please note that the date of the Britannia you receive may vary, but all coins will be in a good condition. Nugget One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates The Australian Nugget has been produced by the Perth Mint since 1986. Unlike most bullion coins, the Nugget one ounce coin changes its design annually. From 1989 onwards the coin has featured different species of Kangaroo, a recognisable emblem of Australia, with Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse. The face value of the 1oz gold Nugget is $100 AUD, though the value of the coin is based on the market price of its metal content. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. 2019 Royal Mint One Ounce Year of the Pig Gold Coin 2019 Buffalo One Ounce Gold Coin The American gold Buffalo is the 24 carat one ounce American coin. It is the first 1oz .9999 gold coin produced by the American mint, and was issued for the first time in 2006 as an alternative to the 1oz American Eagle to cater for those who prefer 24 carat gold coins. Like the 1oz Eagle it has a face value of $50. The coin depicts an Indian Head on the obverse, and a buffalo on the reverse. Buffalo One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates 2019 Eagle One Ounce Gold Coin Gold one ounce American Eagle coins are minted by The United States Mint. These coins have been produced since 1985. Each Eagle is imprinted with a "face value"; the one ounce coin is set at $50, although its value is of course based on the market price of its metal content. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. Eagle One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates Gold one ounce American Eagle coins are minted by The United States Mint. These coins have been produced since 1985. Each Eagle is imprinted with a "face value"; the one ounce coin is set at $50, although its value is of course based on the market price of its metal content.\r\n Maple Leaf One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates The one ounce Maple is a Canadian bullion coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. The gold Maple features the iconic maple leaf, synonymous with Canadian identity. The face value of the 1 ounce coin is "$50", although the value of the coin is of course based on the market price of its metal content. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. Panda 30g Gold Coin - Mixed Years In 2016 the Chinese Panda coin changed from 1oz in size to 30g. 2017 continues this trend, but with a different design. This coin as always features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on the obverse and a Panda on the reverse.. The reverse designs of the Pandas changes every year, making these coins attractive to collectors as well as investors. Philharmoniker One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates The Austrian Philharmoniker coin was first minted in 1989 by the Austrian Mint. This one ounce gold coin was one of the world's most popular during the nineties and displays an award winning depiction of an assortment of musical instruments, including violins, a harp and a Viennese horn. The obverse of the coin pays homage to the great organ of the Musikverein concert hall in Vienna. In 2002, after the introduction of the euro currency, the face value of the coin changed from 2000 Austrian Schillings to 100 Euros. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. One Ounce Gold Coin Best Price One Ounce Gold Noble - Mixed Years Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold Unicorn 2018 Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold 2018 Black Bull 1oz Gold Britannia (Oriental Border) Coin THESE COINS ARE PREOWNED. 2018 Gold Lunar Britannia One Ounce (Year of the Dog) 2018 Two Dragons One Ounce Britannia Coin In 2018 the Royal Mint unveiled their newest coin, featuring two dragons side by side. No doubt homage to the Welsh lineage of the Royal Mint, the coin has a limited mintage of just 5,000 coins. One Ounce Maple Special Edition - Mixed Designs 1967 One Ounce Krugerrand Panda One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Dates Pre 2016 The Chinese one ounce gold Panda coins are issued by the Peopleâ€™s Republic of China. They feature the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on the obverse, and images of pandas on the reverse. The reverse designs of the pandas changes every year, making these coins attractive to collectors as well as investors. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. Lunar Nugget Two Ounce Gold Coin The Perth Mint started to make large bullion coins in 1991, offering a 2oz coin, a 10oz coin and 1kg coin. This 2oz coin contains 62.207g of 24 carat gold, and in 1992 its face value was changed $200. In 1991 the face value of the coin was $500 but this was amended to align with the 1oz gold coin. Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold Griffin 2017 This year's Queen's Beast is the 2017 1oz Gold Griffin, the second in the series. The background for this range comes from the coronation of Her Majesty The Queen, where ten heraldic beasts stood guard, The Queen's Beasts, sculpted by James Woodford RA for the coronation ceremony. Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold 2017 Dragon 2017 Gold Lunar Britannia One Ounce (Year of the Rooster) 30th Anniversary 1oz Gold Britannia 2017 2017 Special Edition 50th Anniversary One Ounce Krugerrand The South African Krugerrand was first produced in 1967 by the South African Chamber of Mines. Over many decades this gold coin has become one of the most popular bullion coins chosen by investors. After its original productions and subsequent success, the Krugerrand galvanised many other gold mints to produce a bullion coin of equal standing. The Krugerrands are minted in 22 carat but contain one troy ounce of pure gold. Please note that the date pictured may not be the date you receive. Most of the Krugerrands were minted during the 1970's and the 1980's. This 2017 edition is the 50th year of the One Ounce Krugerrand and features an additional crest marked "50" to highlight this. 2016 One Ounce Year of the Monkey UK Gold Coin The latest offering from the Royal Mint 'ShÄ“ngxiÃ o' collection is the 2016 Year of the Monkey 1oz gold coin. The 2016 1oz gold Lunar coins feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and an image of a Monkey on the reverse as part of the Royal Mint's Lunar series. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Tax free coins are available to buy from ATS Bullion and these include Sovereigns, half Sovereigns and gold and silver Britannias. To find out more about Capital Gains Tax - view our article Capital Gains Tax and Gold Bullion: What you need to know. Queen's Beast: One Ounce Gold Lion 2016 2015 1oz Gold Lunar Britannia (Year of the Sheep) This 1oz gold Britannia minted in 2013, was the first ever Britannia made with a .999 (24 carat) fineness. It breaks from the traditional Britannia dimensions, having a greater diameter and a reduced thickness. The larger face and brighter, pure gold colour make it the most distinctive version of the Britannia ever produced. The 1oz Britannia is a coin of the realm and has a face value of Â£100. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Tax free coins are available to buy from ATS Bullion and these include Sovereigns, half Sovereigns and gold and silver Britannias. To find out more about Capital Gains Tax - view our article Capital Gains Tax and Gold Bullion: What you need to know. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. 2014 One Ounce Year of the Horse UK Gold Coin The Royal Mintâ€™s Lunar Calendar coins lend a unique British angle to an ancient tradition. They are perfect for wishing good fortune and a prosperous year to their recipient, to continue the tradition of gifting that surrounds the Lunar New Year, or to begin an enchanting new collection. A first from The Royal Mint, these are the very first legal tender Lunar coins struck for the United Kingdom and they begin an auspicious series: The ShÄ“ngxiÃ o Collection, named to honour the Chinese zodiac. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Tax free coins are available to buy from ATS Bullion and these include Sovereigns, half Sovereigns and gold and silver Britannias. To find out more about Capital Gains Tax - view our article Capital Gains Tax and Gold Bullion: What you need to know. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. Lunar Nugget One Ounce Gold Coin - Mixed Year PICTURES ARE EXAMPLE ONLY The Australian 1oz gold coin Lunar series has run alongside its standard Nugget series since 1996. Drawing inspiration from the Chinese calendar, the coins are attractive, minted in 24 carat gold and therefore appeal to collectors as well as investors. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins please look at our How to Invest guide . Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. Angel One Ounce Gold Coin The one ounce Angel is a gold coin produced by the Pobjoy Mint on the Isle of Man. These coins were originally made in 22 carat before switching to 24 carat from 1994 onwards. The portrait on the reverse is of St Michael the Archangel. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice. Mexican Libertad One Ounce Gold Coin The 1oz gold coin from Mexico features the coat of arms of Mexico, surrounded by historical Mexican coats of arms on the obverse. On the reverse the coin depicts the winged "Victory of Mexican Independence" in front of a landscape with the volcanoes PopocatÃ©petl and Iztaccihuatl. These coins are minted in 24 carat gold. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice Here’s how you can buy 1oz gold coins with ATS. If you choose to buy 1oz gold coins online, simply add the item/s to your basket and proceed to the checkout. Once in the checkout, register your account by entering your name and email. Purchases are limited to £10,000 per transaction if paying securely by card or £20,000 if paying by bank transfer. Each account is limited to a maximum of £10,000 for multiple transactions. For purchases over this amount we will require photographic identification and a proof of address. Buying one-ounce gold coins over the counter is quick, safe and reliable. Visit our offices at 2 Savoy Court, Strand, and bring at least one form of photo ID for up to £5,000, or bring two pieces for anything over £5,000 (proof of address and photo ID). Our trained bullion dealers will display the current metal price and quote you the price we are currently selling the coins at. Once you’ve chosen your bullion, choose your payment method from either bank transfer, cheque or debit card. Buying 1oz gold coins over the phone or on email is just as easy too. For all purchases over the phone or via an email we require two forms of identification: one photographic and one must be a proof of address i.e. utility bill, council tax or bank statement. We can accept IDs sent via a scan, attached in an email or through the post. If you’re paying by debit card, goods can only be shipped to the registered address of the card. The forms of payment we accept are: debit cards, cheque and bank transfers only. 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Savine dan Glokta - socialite, investor, and daughter of the most feared man in the Union - plans to claw her way to the top of the slag-heap of society by any means necessary. But the slums boil over with a rage that all the money in the world cannot control. found my new favorite author <br /> Expeditionary Force, Book 8 Written by: Craig Alanson Narrated by: R. C. Bray After the Renegade mission by the crew of the starship Flying Dutchman, the UN Expeditionary Force thought Earth was safe for hundreds of years, at least. After there was trouble on the home front, and the president had to authorize a nuclear strike on an American city, UNEF decided they did need the Merry Band of Pirates again. So, the Flying Dutchman is sent out on a simple recon mission. But for the pirates, nothing is ever simple, and their mission will become Armageddon. Hammered through it in two days The Burning White Lightbringer, Book 5 Written by: Brent Weeks Narrated by: Simon Vance In the stunning conclusion to the epic, New York Times best-selling Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks, kingdoms clash as Kip must finally escape his family's shadow in order to protect the land and people he loves. As the White King springs his great trap, and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip Guile and his companions will scramble to return for one impossible final stand. In the darkest hour, will the Lightbringer come? By Aaron Hoy on 2019-11-05 The Light of All That Falls The Licanius Trilogy, Book 3 Written by: James Islington Narrated by: Michael Kramer After a savage battle, the Boundary is whole again - but it may be too late. Banes now stalk the lands of Andarra, and the Venerate have gathered their armies for a final, crushing blow. In Ilin Illan, Wirr fights to maintain a precarious alliance between Andarra's factions of power. With dark forces closing in on the capital, if he cannot succeed, the war is lost. Imprisoned and alone in a strange land, Davian is pitted against the remaining Venerate. By Kevin on 2020-01-15 Children of Time Written by: Adrian Tchaikovsky Narrated by: Mel Hudson Adrian Tchaikovksy's critically acclaimed stand-alone novel Children of Time is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age - a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. SF masterwork in the style of Brin or Vinge By Blythe on 2018-09-16 The Black Prism Gavin Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserve a tenuous peace. But Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live: five years to achieve five impossible goals. But when Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart. By Tristin on 2017-12-09 Age of Swords The Legends of the First Empire, Book 2 Raithe, the God Killer, may have started the rebellion by killing a Fhrey, but longstanding enmities dividing the Rhune make it all but impossible to unite against the common foe. And even if the clans can join forces, how will they defeat an enemy whose magical prowess renders them indistinguishable from gods? The answer lies across the sea in a faraway land populated by a reclusive and dour race who feel nothing but disdain for both Fhrey and mankind. Completely falls apart in second book By Matthew on 2018-11-17 Age of Myth Book One of The Legends of the First Empire Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. Sullivan nails it! By Leah on 2017-12-07 The Sixth Strand A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 5 Written by: Melissa McPhail Narrated by: Nick Podehl The First Lord's game has reached a critical apex. For the first time in millennia, the teams are equally matched. The field itself holds a kind of equilibrium. It is the task of Björn's Players to unbalance the field in their own favor in their great game to restore Balance to the Realms of Light. But with Malorin'athgul and now Warlocks returned to the realms, the game - and the stakes involved - has elevated to an entirely new order of magnitude, requiring Björn's Players to do the same. Narrated by: R.C. Bray The Ruhar hit us on Columbus Day. There we were, innocently drifting along the cosmos on our little blue marble, like the Native Americans in 1492. Over the horizon came ships of a technologically advanced, aggressive culture, and BAM! There went the good old days, when humans got killed only by each other. So, Columbus Day. It fits. When the morning sky twinkled again, this time with Kristang starships jumping in to hammer the Ruhar, we thought we were saved. Easily one of the better books I've read.. By jesse cornelious on 2018-10-31 Thousands of years ago, Earth’s terraforming program took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life - but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanity’s great empire fell, and the program’s decisions were lost to time. Aeons later, humanity and its new spider allies detected fragmentary radio signals between the stars. They dispatched an exploration vessel, hoping to find cousins from old Earth. But those ancient terraformers woke something on Nod better left undisturbed. And it’s been waiting for them. Fantastic sequel to "Children of Time" The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragile - and about to be tested as never before. Persephone keeps the human clans from turning on one another through her iron will and a compassionate heart. The arrogant Fhrey are barely held in check by their leader, Nyphron, who seeks to advance his own nefarious agenda through a loveless marriage that will result in the betrayal of the person Persephone loves most: Raithe, the God Killer. Deeply Satisfying (subtle spoilers) By Je_Ste on 2019-10-30 For a decade, Darrow led a revolution against the corrupt color-coded Society. Now, outlawed by the very Republic he founded, he wages a rogue war on Mercury in hopes that he can still salvage the dream of Eo. But as he leaves death and destruction in his wake, is he still the hero who broke the chains? Or will another legend rise to take his place? Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile, has returned to the Core. Determined to bring peace back to mankind at the edge of his sword, he must overcome or unite the treacherous Gold families of the Core and face down Darrow over the skies of war-torn Mercury. But theirs are not the only fates hanging in the balance. On Luna, Mustang, Sovereign of the Republic, campaigns to unite the Republic behind her husband. Beset by political and criminal enemies, can she outwit her opponents in time to save him? Once a Red refugee, young Lyria now stands accused of treason, and her only hope is a desperate escape with unlikely new allies. Abducted by a new threat to the Republic, Pax and Electra, the children of Darrow and Sevro, must trust in Ephraim, a thief, for their salvation - and Ephraim must look to them for his chance at redemption. As alliances shift, break, and re-form - and power is seized, lost, and reclaimed - every player is at risk in a game of conquest that could turn the Rising into a new Dark Age. ©2019 Pierce Brown (P)2019 Recorded Books Narrator: Pile of Bones - FREE 5 out of 5 stars 4.8 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 stars 4.7 out of 5 Audible.ca reviews Utilisateur anonyme Best one yet! Insanely good audiobook experience. Story is 10/10 and the performance brings it to life. Would recommend to any SciFi/fantasy fans. Dark is right! Oh and ignore the dim reviews. First, I'm aghast at the vehemence and lashing out of reviewers toward the narrators (in the .com reviews). Sure the multiple POV was a change I had to get used too from the first trilogy, but its the performers voices, skill, and talent that made the transition so easy. I barely noticed they swapped a few of the narrators (it being several months since listening to Iron Gold) I found myself excited each time the POV switched simply to hear the voices of the characters. I get it comes down to personal opinion and I'm no voice coach, but I've listened to my fare share of painful audiobooks (looking at you Foundation and Earth), so if I had to guess the anger comes from stubborn fans stuck in the nostalgic days of the institute. Eh, c'est la vie. That said, wow does Dark mean dark. Sometimes after a listening session I had to take a moment to myself to process what I just heard. I loved it. The book has well paced movement of plot, the flat characters we've come to love or hate played their rolls cleverly, the round characters rotated and translated in intriguing ways, surprise and shock, laugher and tears. It's all there. Wonderful writing, and wonderful performance. Thank you everyone involved, looking forward to the next one. Let me start that I loved all 4 book in this series. I have enjoyed all the stories and novels and they rank high on my must read list. But this is the first novel that was so bad I wanted to ask for my money back. Pierce Brown has decided that in this novel he would reveal in the blood, gore and inhumanity of his characters. This book does not address the complexity of perspectives but simply reveals in watch a world burn. The story was predictable and lacked something George Martin always understood good writing should have. Characters should have both good and evil qualities and their struggle to balance those facets. And in his novel Pierce Brown provide villains that are one dimensional. And the reader soon learns that the story is predictable. Imagine the worst case scenario and that will be the result. I love to spend my free time listening to excellent stories but not to listening to such appalling violence and shallow characters. I will not buy the next book and deeply regret wasting my hard earned money on this terrible story. Characters sometimes hard to differentiate. If there were male and female voices for each character it would be much easier to follow the story rather than each chapter being one voice actor. For a 30+ hour book I expected the ending to be better and for the story to finish. Really enjoyed it! It took a little while to get going and I was preparing to be disappointed, but it turned out to be one of my faves in the series. Really thoroughly enjoyed the ride and the performances were stellar. Excellent quality recording too. Loved it, miss it and can't wait for the next (hopefully last) one to wrap it up. Performance by the actors was amazing. The story was incredible as expected by Pierce. Another exceptional book from Pierce Brown Greatly enjoyed this one, just like all the other ones in the series. I hope he writes the next book soon. if you can accept the deep flaws of Iron Gold (Book 4) then Dark Age (Book 5) is a return to form in every way. The pacing is greatly improved and the plot points meaningful. There are still large glaring issues with Lysander's character development and I found myself saying "What...? SERIOUSLY?!" out loud at least a half dozen times at what he does. The performers are much more stable this time with Lyria's performer in Dark Age being far more nuanced and collected than the approach the performer took with Lydia in Iron Gold. Pierce Brown is still improving as a writer and for me has not yet warned the emotional weight warranted by many of the dramatic deaths and plot points written into Dark Age. Book 6 will be interesting nonetheless, but I wouldn't say satisfying. I loved it!! Although I got so used to the Lyria and Lysander voices from the last book it was hard to adjust. I sure wish the sound engineers had put all the narrators at the same volume ClementN Least favorite so far. As much as I looked forward to this book I was a little bit disappointed by time the end came. It felt too....disjointed. As if side quests kept popping up to interrupt the main story. Even if they were overall connected to the main plot, it still felt like way too much time was spent focused on them. Like a side story could have been written instead. Alot of the ruminations from the characters felt like filler to pad out the dialogue. I hope the next book is more tightly focused. Paul Yuro Nails on a chalk board I have always loved the books, I have listen to them times over because I love the flow, the narrators it was always like music to me, I actually almost giggle when the first chapter of Lysander was to begin then I cringed at the sound of the new narrators voice, its really hard to listen to, its like listening to Count Chocula and Carrie Grant.I just want to know Piece Brown why? I would also like to know why the new pronouncing of Cassia, really sad to see something so perfect broken. This series has gone full blown Grim Dark. As my title says, the story has turned really dark, so much so its incredulous how everything that could go wrong does. So much so it takes me out of the story several times. The beautiful prose of the author in this book feels laborious to work through as you start to realize it's going to lead to tragedy. The performance is flawless and the addition of other narrators gives more life to the story, I'm happy with the change. The plot suffers from timing, luck, nativity and stupidity of certain characters that its truly unbelievable. I rate it a 3 out of 5 out of respect of the audio performers and the first trilogy. how beautifully the first trilogy was done and the obvious talent of the author gives me enough hope he will drag this story out of the hole it's in. This is part of the whole which is still not finished. I will reserve full judgment of this trilogy or story until it is finished but this book left me feeling very unsatisfied. Should've had Tim Gerard Reynolds narrate the entire book. He is amazing the others are lame. More bloodshed and a new PoV character The war has spread and it now consumes the entire solar system. Blood and violence are pervasive as the fledgling Republic tries to hang against those who oppose it. Many want to return to the old color based society and others view this conflict as an opportunity to rise to power, so there is no shortage of combatants available. Like the last book, Iron Gold, this story is told from the perspectives of the same PoV characters (plus Mustang this time) and each of them experiences this conflict from a different location within the solar system. With such a complicated set of battles it will take you some time to get your bearings, especially if it has been a while since you read the last book, but once you get everything sorted out this is another wild ride in a series that remains surprisingly compelling. The body count rises as humanity tries to find some sort of equilibrium in the aftermath of Darrow's rebellion, and it is his storyline that remains the most compelling of the bunch. The other PoV characters all play key roles in the conflict and some new characters also rise to prominence, including Darrow's son Pax who grows into an interesting character in his own right. Despite a number of big moments that have unalterable impact to some of the main characters, this book is not without some Deus Ex Machina which can be a little unsatisfying. However, if you are a fan of the series then you should definitely pick this one up but don't expect much to be resolved in the big picture. The individual battles are tense and exciting, but they do not bring an end to the overall war, so this series will be moving on to book 6. Once again it is an ensemble cast of narrators with each PoV character being voiced by a different person. I found them all to be excellent with Tim Gerard Reynolds remaining the best of the bunch. Muhammad Qadeer THE RED WEDDING OF THE SERIES Dont read this book if you have loved or even remotely liked any characters from the original series. At every moment that you think somthing will go right, everything implodes and your left with a gut wrenching feeling. But by god this book is so dark and soul killing. That when you finish you cry and hold yourself, because the rollercoaster of emotions has ended. And then realization hits you, like a smack in the face. You have read a master peace. And if you could go back in time and tell yourself one thing. It would be to, stop everything in your life and read this book. Changed Narrators!?! Trash Move Amazon/Audible. WTF. Lysander had the best voice and this new guy obviously didn't even listen to the other books because he didn't even attempt to pronounce the names of people or places correctly. The recast ed two characters in fact. Just pay them what they want. We sure pay enough for these books!!!!! I am very disappointed in Audible. Very disappointed indeed. It is very hard to listen to. Save your money and read the book. This was just pathetic. Too Poetically Long-Winded I have been anxiously waiting for this release since Iron Gold but, while Pierce Brown writing is still amazing, even amazing can chafe when over-used, over-wrought and overly and brutally indulgent. It was also much too long and seemed that Pierce Brown may have attempted to give each voice actor close to equal voice time to the detriment of the story. As others have mentioned, the change of narrators took some adjustment and was disconcerting. Aedin Moloney for Lyria was replaced but Moira Quirk (I believe) as her replacement but was also quite good along with Lyria's intriguing new part. Rendah Heywood as Mustang (I believe) was a treat, not only for Mustang returning to the story but for her performance. John Curless as Ephraim was still difficult to enjoy, partly due to the character he played but also to how much story time was allocated to his character. By far, the least enjoyed character was that of Lysander, voiced by James Langton. He, too, was given way too much time in the novel. While there does seem to be an attempt by Pierce Brown to frame the battle between The Reaper (Athenian democracy champion) and Lysander (Spartan supremacy and slavery advocate), it falls apart when one attempts to map Spartan martial expertise with Lysander's constant sophisticated, urbane and meandering pontifications. There was some strangeness introduced what with invading, intelligent parasites and restoration of both likable and unsavory characters that gave the story a sense of shark-jumping. NgBoi Another masterpiece by a brilliant mind Overall this book is FANTASTIC. At first I did not care for the voice of Lysander as I really enjoyed the narrator from book 4 so it sounded off to me but over time it deffinetly grew on me and it became quite natural sounding and quite enjoyable. Other then that this is a masterpiece of an emotional rollercoaster and one of the most exciting books I have ever read. 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__label__wiki	0.905749	0.905749	Cold Sacrifice DI Ian Peterson, Book 1 By: Leigh Russell Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis Series: DI Ian Peterson, Book 1 Cut Short Geraldine Steel Series, Book 1 When DI Geraldine Steel relocates to the quiet rural town of Woolsmarsh, she expects to find her new home to be somewhere where nothing much ever happens; a space where she can battle her demons in private. But when she finds herself pitted against a twisted killer preying on local young women, she quickly discovers how wrong she is.... Hmmm..not sure By Sharon on 15-07-13 The Snow Killer The DI Barton Series, Book 1 By: Ross Greenwood A family is gunned down in the snow, but one of the children survives. Three years on, that child takes revenge, and the Snow Killer is born. But then, nothing - no further crimes are committed, and the case goes cold. 50 years later, has the urge to kill been reawakened? As murder follows murder, the detective team tasked with solving the crimes struggle with the lack of leads. It’s a race against time and the weather - each time it snows, another person dies. By Andromeda's Twin on 28-11-19 By: Angela Marsons Narrated by: Jan Cramer In the darkness of a cold December morning, Detective Kim Stone steps through the doors of Halesowen Police Station. She’s about to meet her team for the first time. When the body of a young man is found beheaded and staked to the ground in a secluded area of the Clent Hills, Kim and her new squad rush to the crime scene. This audio edition includes exclusive bonus content. By sull on 02-12-19 The Body in the Marsh DCI Craig Gillard, Book 1 By: Nick Louth Narrated by: Marston York Criminologist Martin Knight lives a gilded life and is a thorn in the side of the police. But then his wife, Liz, goes missing. There is no good explanation and no sign of Martin.... To make things worse, Liz is the ex-girlfriend of DCI Craig Gillard who is drawn into the investigation. Is it just a missing person or something worse? And what relevance do the events around the shocking Girl F case, so taken up by Knight, have to do with the present? The truth is darker than you could ever have imagined. Loved this book By TrudyW on 23-08-18 Kate Marshall, Book 1 By: Robert Bryndza Narrated by: Kristin Atherton Kate Marshall was a promising young police detective when she caught the notorious Nine Elms serial killer. But her greatest victory suddenly became a nightmare. 15 years after those catastrophic, career-ending events, a copycat killer has taken up the Nine Elms mantle, continuing the ghastly work of his idol. Enlisting her brilliant research assistant, Tristan Harper, Kate draws on her prodigious and long-neglected skills as an investigator to catch a new monster. But there's much more than her reputation on the line: Kate was the original killer's intended fifth victim.... A bit gruesome By Ellie S. on 01-12-19 A Litter of Bones: A Scottish Crime Thriller DCI Logan Crime Thrillers, Book 1 By: JD Kirk Narrated by: Angus King Was the biggest case of his career the worst mistake he ever made? Ten years ago, DCI Jack Logan stopped the serial child-killer dubbed "Mister Whisper", earning himself a commendation, a drinking problem, and a broken marriage in the process...When another child disappears a hundred miles north in the Highlands, Jack is sent to lead the investigation and bring the boy home. But as similarities between the two cases grow, could it be that Jack caught the wrong man all those years ago? Brilliant unless you're a lover of cats! By Mrs D J Fraser on 13-08-19 Crime on the Fens DI Nikki Galena, Book 1 By: Joy Ellis Narrated by: Henrietta Meire DI Nikki Galena: A police detective with nothing left to lose, she's seen a girl die in her arms, and her daughter will never leave the hospital again. She's gotten tough on the criminals she believes did this to her. Too tough. And now she's been given one final warning: make it work with her new sergeant, DS Joseph Easter, or she's out. poor narrator By Diane Walmsley on 28-12-18 By: Helen Durrant The body of a blonde young man found in the canal is discovered to be that of a journalist who had been claiming he was onto the story of a lifetime. The area where he was murdered turns out to be subject to a land dispute. A young woman is adamant she remembers a childhood twin brother, but her father swears she’s an only child. And now a second young blonde is missing. Rachel King and her East Manchester CID team must determine what links this all together - or are they being led to draw connections which aren’t there? And if so, who is pulling their strings? Really good book By Julie on 03-06-19 By: Kerry Wilkinson Lucy gets the same bus every day. She hopes to get a seat to herself, tries to avoid eye contact, and, if she’s really lucky, reads a chapter of her book. But it’s a Friday - and the bus is always crammed at the end of the week. Personal space doesn’t exist. She keeps her elbows close and clings to a pole at every juddering stop. When she gets off, something feels different. An envelope stuffed with thousands of pounds is in her bag. Is it the answer to her prayers, or the beginning of a nightmare? Because, in the end, everything has a price. Disappointed- not for me By Mrsaj56 on 14-06-19 Gallows View The 1st DCI Banks Mystery By: Peter Robinson Narrated by: Simon Slater Gallows View is the first novel in Peter Robinson's best-selling Inspector Banks series. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks has recently moved to the Yorkshire Dales from London to escape the stress of the metropolis. But he soon finds that life in the country is not quite as idyllic as he had imagined. A peeping Tom is frightening the women of Eastvale. Two glue-sniffing thugs are breaking into homes. An old woman may or may not have been murdered.... Comfortable Start to a Popular Series By Simon on 29-06-18 The Birthday Detective Natalie Ward, Book 1 By: Carol Wyer Narrated by: Diana Croft When five-year-old Ava Sawyer goes missing from a birthday party at a local garden center, the police are bewildered by the lack of leads. That is, until two years later, when Ava’s body is found and another little girl, Audrey Briggs, goes missing. Audrey also attended that party. Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward. A mother of two teenagers, this case chills her to the bone and is a disturbing reminder of the last job she worked on. One that still keeps her awake at night. Intense and chilling By Nia Ireland on 30-09-18 Dark Game Detective Kelly Porter, Book 1 By: Rachel Lynch Narrated by: Clare Kissane After a scandal forces DI Kelly Porter out of the Met, she returns home to the Lake District. Crimes in the Cumbrian constabulary tend to be minor, but Kelly begins work on a cold case that shocked the local community - the abduction and brutal murder of a 10-year-old girl. Thoroughly enjiyable By David Johnson on 17-01-20 His Third Victim Narrated by: Tim Bentinck A man is shot dead, and his body is dumped on the moors. His arm is stamped with the Chinese symbol for 'sorry'. There have been five unsolved murders with the same hallmark. The police can’t find any motive or connection between the victims. Bella Richards was close to the murdered man. She lives with her five-year-old son and has begun a new life in the local area. But although clearly grief-stricken, she is not telling the police everything she knows. Durrant's Secret Series! Beth Adams, Book 1 By: Helen Phifer When the body of a teenage runaway is found hidden inside someone else’s grave in a small-town cemetery in the Lake District, an urgent call is made to forensic pathologist Beth Adams. Still traumatised by a recent attempt on her own life, one look at the beautiful girl’s broken body is enough to bring Beth out of hiding for the first time since her attack. She’s the only one who can help her trusted friend, Detective Josh Walker, crack the most shocking case of his career. By Loraine on 27-09-19 Detective Erika Foster Crime Thriller, Book 1 Length: 10 hrs and 1 min When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation. The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound, and dumped in water around London. Heart-pounding! By Know Your Writes on 29-03-16 Beware the Past Narrated by: Antony Ferguson When Matt Ballard was starting out his career, three boys were murdered in the same area, the remote and bleak Gibbet Fen. When the main suspect was killed in a hit-and-run, the killings stopped. But Matt was not satisfied that the real murderer had been caught. Over 25 years later, Matt gets a photo in an unmarked envelope. It's of the Gibbet Fen crime scene. And the picture was taken before the murder took place. More photos arrive, relating to the historic murders, as well as intimate pictures of Matt's very secret private life. By annitz on 08-07-18 Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller, Book 1 Five figures gather 'round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken, but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood. Years later a headmistress is found brutally strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders that shock the Black Country. Good story, dreadful narrator. By G. Willoughby on 04-10-15 By: Damien Boyd Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan Rock climbers can't afford to make careless mistakes. But Detective Inspector Nick Dixon's former climbing partner, Jake Fayter, died doing just that. Or so it seems. Dixon suspects foul play, but his only leads are unreliable accounts of something odd happening in Cheddar Gorge seconds before Jake fell. Average story, dreadful narration By MRS FFION M WORTHINGTON on 17-11-17 When three dead bodies are discovered in quick succession on his home patch in Kent, DI Ian Peterson becomes too embroiled in a complex murder investigation to worry about his forthcoming promotion or the state of his marriage. The first victim is a middle class housewife, stabbed to death in a park. Her husband is in the clear until the prostitute who provided him with an alibi is murdered. While the police are busy gathering evidence, a second prostitute is killed. Ian and a young female constable, Polly, struggle to make sense of the case and find the elusive killer, before he strikes again. But by the time Ian realises the truth, it may be too late to save Polly. Leigh Russell studied at the University of Kent and now works as a secondary school teacher, specialising in supporting pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties. Her first novel, Cut Short (2009) was shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award for Best First Novel. Road Closed (2010) was listed as a Top Read on Eurocrime and, with Dead End (2011), series protagonist Geraldine Steel became the #1 best-selling female sleuth on Amazon Kindle. ©2013 Leigh Russell (P)2013 Audible Ltd Murder Ring Police procedural... Let me first say narration by Lucy Price-Lewis was very good DI Ian Peterson a likable character is very dedicated and engaging, his new wife, high maintenance, flighty and insecure. I liked the ebb and flow of their relationship, curious enough to see how that works out. The murder of a middle aged women, makes the husband a prime suspect, but you know from the onset there is more to the story and who the murderer and antagonists actually are. I like a bit more suspense and enjoy working who out the murderer is myself, you don't get that here. It's a police procedural in the strictest sense and very realistic, nothing new and very understated and although I did not love it, I still had to listen to the end to see how things ended up. Listen at your peril? Would you try another book written by Leigh Russell or narrated by Lucy Price-Lewis? Narrator not too bad; storyline appalling - NO What was most disappointing about Leigh Russell’s story? No idea of police procedure and Petersen is a Detective Sergeant, not an Inspector Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Lucy Price-Lewis? What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I usually read/listen to books that I intend to comment about in order to be fair to all. In this case, I gave up after a while. There were too many glaring problems with the plot especially with police procedure, a rather childish dialogue between some of the characters and a rather obvious perpetrator of the crime, while religious maniacs move on and that was the only realistic note. The tension between Detective Sgt. Peterson, not Inspector as advertised, and his grizzling wife had some claim to authenticity and mirrors experiences with which I am familiar. Of the many new writers of British crime, this is by far the most disappointing which is why I'm electing to return it. Mick Tyrrell love it. Great story easy reading, hard to put down. like a tv series wanting to know more. looking forward to the next one Cold Confort What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A different reader What will your next listen be? The Lewis Man What didn’t you like about Lucy Price-Lewis’s performance? I am afraid that her reading of it grated to me-sorry One of the least enjoyable books I am afraid	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2155
__label__cc	0.564825	0.435175	Appointments, Partnerships, Investments & Acquisitions Automotive Testing Expo Emissions & Fuel Consumption Fuels & Integrated Systems Interiors Testing Seat Testing Tire Testing Crash Test Technology – 2019 Automotive Testing Technology Subscribe to Automotive Testing Crash Test Technology Subscribe to Crash Test Technology In this Issue – November 2019 In this Issue – September 2019 In this Issue – 2019 You are at:Home»News»Appointments, Partnerships, Investments & Acquisitions»The University of Amsterdam and TomTom open research lab to study autonomous driving The University of Amsterdam and TomTom open research lab to study autonomous driving By Liam Mccann on November 21, 2019 Appointments, Partnerships, Investments & Acquisitions, CAVs, R&D, Test Facilities The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and GPS technology company TomTom have launched a combined project badged the Atlas Lab at the Innovation Centre for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) in the Amsterdam Science Park. Their aim is to use AI to develop accurate high-definition maps for the next generation of autonomous vehicles. ICAI’s strategy is to foster multi-year strategic collaborations with a focus on technology and nurturing new talent in the industry. TomTom, meanwhile, will provide its experience with business and technology partners to develop solutions that can power connected vehicles, smart mobility, and autonomous driving. For the first five years, PhD students will develop AI systems that automatically recognize roadside infrastructure such as traffic lights, as well as using the vehicles’ lidar, cameras, and onboard sensors to map and communicate with other road users. Theo Gevers, scientific director at the lab, commented, “At the UvA we are already doing research on automated recognition of items in images and videos. Yet the recognition of items and creation of HD maps in highly complex situations, such as in a moving car, is still a huge challenge. This collaboration with TomTom provides an extra dimension to new and challenging AI research.” “TomTom is pushing the boundaries of AI for making HD maps for self-driving cars,” added Harold Goddijn, TomTom’s CEO. “We need groundbreaking research into AI technology, which is why we are collaborating with UvA’s world-leading AI department on this initiative. This will take us a step closer to an autonomous future with safer roads that are free of congestion and emissions.” Liam Mccann Liam is a freelance writer and sub-editor for The Daily Telegraph. He has written 70 books on subjects ranging from the history of Ferrari and Formula 1 to the world’s most famous TV cars. He has edited another 40 books, including the Discarded Science series by Hugo Award-winning author John Grant. He is also the author of eight screenplays, two of which are now in pre-production. German autobahn transformed into test track McLaren takes on engineering interns from New Zealand VW’s Car.Software hires new chief technology officer Toyota launches intellectual property licensing program McLaren tests Speedtail at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA Wayve, a startup dedicated to accelerating autonomous mobility through learning-based approaches instead of hand-coded rules, has secured how much in a Series A funding round to launch a pilot fleet of autonomous vehicles in central London? US$5m US$10m Test Engineering Manager Fox Factory Braselton, GA FOX Factory, Inc. Automotive Interiors Engine Technology Professional Motorsport Tire Technology	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2158
__label__wiki	0.519404	0.519404	Elementals: Ice Wolves Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives.So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he wonders whether they are even related. Still, whether or not they're family, Rayna is Anders's only true friend. She's nothing like the brutal, cruel dragons who claimed her as one of their own and stole her away.In order to rescue her, Anders must enlist at the foreboding Ulfar Academy, a school for young wolves that values loyalty to the pack above all else. But for Anders, loyalty is more complicated than obedience, and friendship is the most powerful shapeshifting force of all.New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman delivers heart-pounding adventure and breathtaking magical inventions in this unforgettable story about finding one's place in a sharply divided world. Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult and middle grade fiction, including Unearthed and the Starbound trilogy with Meagan Spooner and the Illuminae Files with Jay Kristoff. Ice Wolves is her first solo novel, and her favourite part of the writing process was taking howling lessons from a wolf expert.Her multi-award-winning work has been described as “a game-changer” (Shelf Awareness) and “out-of-this-world awesome” (Kirkus Reviews). Amie lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, their rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library. Books by Amie Kaufman Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff Obsidio: The Illuminae Files #3 Elementals: Scorch Dragons Aurora Rising The Dark is Rising: Author Amie Kaufman on why Susan Cooper's classic is her favourite book of all time The Battle Between Ice and Fire: Elementals, Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman is this going to be a series	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2164
__label__cc	0.611358	0.388642	BECA named finalist for Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards October 8, 2019 /in Press Release /by BECA IT Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – 10.8.19 – The Gwinnett Chamber’s inaugural Small Business Awards will showcase those that dare to start, sustain and succeed and the community that supports them. Recognized as an industry leader, BECA has been named a finalist in the 25+ employee category. “We are honored to be a finalist in the inaugural Small Business Awards,” shared Mike Estep, BECA president. “Our team works hard to make an impact every day with our customers and within our community. We appreciate the opportunity to be recognized as a leader within our industry.” “At the Gwinnett Chamber, we believe small business is big business,” said Nick Masino, President & CEO, Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “We understand that entrepreneurs are the engines of our economy and we are excited to celebrate their contributions.” Honoring individuals and organizations alike, designations will be given in the following areas. Advocate Award Community Contributor Award Culture Creator Award Emerging Entrepreneur Award Founder Award Launch Award Minority-Owned/Women-Owned Small Business Award Small Business Award Support System Award The awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Infinite Energy Forum. For more information, visit GwinnettChamber.org/Small-Business-Awards. KATIE BOYD \| KBOYD@BECACORP.COM GWINNETT CHAMBER PROGRAM CONTACT Cally D’Angelo \| 678.957.4958 \| CDAngelo@GwinnettChamber.org For more than 45 years, BECA has provided best-in-class IT solutions for Georgia and the East Coast. The secret to our success is the perfect blend of creativity and technical wizardry. We’ve brought together the best thinkers, engineers, architects, and designers to create custom IT solutions that deliver results for our clients. Tags: finalist, industry leader, small business award https://www.becacorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/becaDecal.png 360 640 BECA IT /wp-content/uploads/2019/01/red-logo.svg BECA IT2019-10-08 16:24:012019-10-08 16:32:12BECA named finalist for Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards The Pros and Cons of Azure vs AWS 5 Ways Virtualization Can Reduce Overhead Expenditures	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2168
__label__cc	0.548343	0.451657	You are here: Home / Cat1 / Home Page / St John’s Road Renovation & Refurbishment The project was an extensive improvement and refurbishment of a large six bedroom house in Abingdon, Oxford. Project: St John’s Road, Abingdon Client: The JTS Partnership Value: £331,226.00 Renovation and Refurbishment The house was stripped out from top to bottom including all the heating and electrics and the concrete hard standing in the rear garden. Due to the age of the property there were a lot of roof and brickwork repairs, the brickwork work repairs were all over the building including internal and external walls and most of the rear right hand elevation wall. Structural works were carried out to strengthen the sagging purlins and steel beams were installed beneath the purlins to prevent further sagging these were then boxed and decorated to match the room design. Adaptations were made to install 3No new en-suites into the property with the existing main bathroom and ground floor shower room which were all newly designed. New windows & doors were installed throughout the property and we also replaced the windows in the adjoining property that was also owned by the Lady of Mercy, this was more complex as the property was lived in and was fully decorated. A lot of care was taken to carefully remove the windows and make good afterwards. The property also required a full electrical installation as well as a design and installation of a new heating system with heat recovery ventilation, hot & cold & drainage supplies were installed to suit the new bathroom and en-suite layouts as well as for the new ground floor kitchen and utility room. The property was then decorated and new flooring installed to all areas, fireplaces were installed to the two ground floor reception rooms whilst the 1st floor fireplaces were blocked up. To complete this project the rear and front gardens were given a full landscape with a yorkstone patio area to the rear and metal bow fencing to the front garden giving it a full renovation. DHL Croydon First Group Dagenham The Chase High School Belfry Property Services Ltd Office 1, The Mousery Beeches Road, Battlesbridge Wickford, Essex SS11 8TJ Email: team@belfrybuild.com DHL Croydon25th September 2017 - 9:40 am First Group Dagenham15th March 2016 - 11:25 am The Chase High School15th March 2016 - 11:11 am St John’s Road5th November 2015 - 2:32 pm Taylor Wimpey9th February 2015 - 1:28 pm © Copyright - Belfry Property Services Limited Taylor Wimpey The Chase High School	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2171
__label__wiki	0.893786	0.893786	Home Business GSK faces criminal investigation in Poland for allegedly bribing doctors GSK faces criminal investigation in Poland for allegedly bribing doctors Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is facing a criminal investigation in Poland for allegedly bribing doctors. Eleven doctors and a GSK regional manager have been charged over alleged corruption between 2010 and 2012, BBC reported. A former sales rep said doctors were paid to promote GSK’s asthma drug Seretide. GSK said one employee had been disciplined and it was co-operating with investigations. If the allegations are proved, GSK may have violated both the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. It is illegal for companies based in either country to bribe government employees abroad. A former sales rep for GSK in the Polish region of Lodz, Jarek Wisniewski, said: “There is a simple equation.” “We pay doctors, they give us prescriptions. We don’t pay doctors, we don’t see prescriptions for our drugs. “We cannot go to doctors and say to them, <<I need 20 more prescriptions>>. So we prepare an agreement for them to give a talk to patients, we pay £100 [$150], but we expect more than 100 prescriptions for this drug,” he told BBC program, Panorama. GlaxoSmithKline is facing a criminal investigation in Poland for allegedly bribing doctors (photo Reuters) “It’s a bribe,” Jarek Wisniewski said, confirming that although on paper the payments were for educational services, the doctors understood very clearly that they must produce a certain number of prescriptions in return. The Lodz public prosecutor found evidence in documents given to doctors by GSK to support claims of corrupt payments in more than a dozen different health centers where there was no evidence “patient education” had taken place. Spokesman Krzysztof Kopania said: “We have evidence that in more than a dozen cases it was a camouflaged form of a bribe. “In return for the financial gains the doctors would favor the product proposed by the pharmaceutical company and they prescribed that medicine.” One doctor has already admitted guilt, been fined and given a suspended sentence. He said he accepted £100 for a single lecture he never gave, but only under pressure from a GSK drugs rep. The company said a GSK training program to help improve diagnostic standards and medical training in respiratory disease was run by doctors in Poland from 2010 to 2012. A statement said: “These sessions were delivered by specialist healthcare professionals who, based on contracts signed with GSK, received payments appropriate to the scope of work as well as their level of knowledge and experience. The provision of sessions under this programme was agreed with the Polish healthcare centers. “Following receipt of allegations regarding the conduct of the program in the Lodz region, GSK has investigated the matter, using resources from both inside and outside the company. The investigation found evidence of inappropriate communication in contravention of GSK policy by a single employee. The employee concerned was reprimanded and disciplined as a result. “We continue to investigate these matters and are co-operating fully with the CBA [Poland’s Central Anticorruption Office].” In 2012, GSK paid $3 billion in the largest healthcare fraud settlement in US history after pleading guilty to promoting two drugs for unapproved uses and failing to report safety data about a diabetes drug to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Last December, GSK announced it was making major changes to its incentive schemes after a damaging corruption scandal in China. gsk poland Kansas shootings: Three people shot dead at Jewish Community Campus and Village Shalom Utah: Seven babies found dead at Pleasant Grove home Senzo Meyiwa dead: South Africa football captain shot dead in Johannesburg Senzo Meyiwa, South Africa’s football captain and goalkeeper, has been shot dead in Johannesburg, police say. Senzo Meyiwa, 27, was …Read More » Top 7 Celebrity Meltdowns Celebrities live their lives under such a carefully examined microscope. While their fame is notorious and their faces are recognizable, …Read More » What Executives Do Behind Closed Doors Price fixing, although it resembles the strong-armed business approach one might associate with the criminal underworld, is a white collar …Read More » Stuart “The Brand” Baggs: Apprentice Contestant Found Dead at 27 Former The Apprentice contestant Stuart “The Brand” Baggs has been found dead at his home on the Isle of Man, …Read More » Connecticut shooting: Barack Obama signals he will push for gun control after Sandy Hook School massacre President Barack Obama today signaled he would push for tight gun control in the wake of the massacre of 26 …Read More »	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2173
__label__cc	0.558869	0.441131	Employers must take proactive steps to close the gender pay gap Figures published today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that the gender pay gap among full-time employees stands at 8.9 per cent, little changed from 2018, and a decline of only 0.6 percentage points since 2012. Nishi Mayor, campaign and content director at Business in the Community, The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, said: “Today’s statistics show that the pay gap for full-time employees has only decreased by 0.6 percentage points since 2012 meaning employers need to take action to bring this down. Women in this country want to see the gender pay gap close in their lifetime. “Gender pay gap figures are an important indicator for businesses and help employers identify key areas to tackle to bring the gap down to zero. However, we cannot look at pay gap figures in isolation. We need to also see what, if any, action plan the employer has published with measurable targets to tackle the different factors that feed into the pay gap. “The stage in life (30-39) in which many employees are becoming parents is still the tipping point where women’s pay takes a nosedive. Until employers remove the barriers to men taking up parental leave policies and until there is greater equity in caregiving responsibilities overall, we will continue to see women earning less over their lifetimes.” The gender pay gap reported by ONS is a long time-series, calculated from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) which samples from all employee jobs in all sizes of company. This is different from the gender pay gap based on compulsory reporting for companies with 250 or more employees To access the publication please go to the ONS website: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/genderpaygapintheuk/2019 Cathy Beveridge, Media and External Affairs Manager, Business in the Community, 07776181945, Email: cathy.beveridge@bitc.org.uk About Business in the Community Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We were created nearly 40 years ago by HRH The Prince of Wales to champion responsible business. We inspire, engage and challenge members and we mobilise that collective strength as a force for good in society to: Create a skilled, inclusive workforce today and for the future Build thriving communities in which to live and work Innovate to repair and sustain our planet	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2175
__label__wiki	0.516775	0.516775	The Horus Heresy Novels Book 42: Garro The Horus Heresy Book 42 Death Guard. Battle-Captain. Knight Errant. Agentia Primus. Hero. Nathaniel Garro's journey has been long and hard and now, you can read it all in one book, embellished and expanded from the original audio dramas. Garro hasn't reached the end of his journey quite yet – the Siege of Terra awaits him – but for the very first time, you can read his entire saga in a single volume, from his first mission as an agent of the Sigillite to his decision to break away and seek his own destiny. From out of the shadows of the Silent War, a hero emerges. Clad all in grey, an errant warrior of the Legiones Astartes kneels before the Regent of Terra, and accepts a solemn new duty – Battle-Captain Garro, once commander of the Eisenstein, now Agentia Primus of Malcador the Sigillite. From the desolation of Isstvan to the halls of the Imperial Palace itself, he stands as a paragon of loyalty and protector of the innocent, ever ready to strike back at the traitorous allies of the Warmaster. But Garro is walking a path of his own, one that may lead him to question his own place in the Imperium... and what if he, too, should falter? This book contains James Swallow’s complete saga of Nathaniel Garro in the Horus Heresy – the audio drama series is embellished and expanded in prose, with additional scenes to represent the author’s original vision. This all serves as prelude to the events of the novella Vow of Faith, bringing Garro closer to his inescapable destiny as the first true martyr of the Lectitio Divinitatus. 'Garro is not a collection of short stories - it's James Swallow's full novelisation of Nathaniel Garro's story arc, something we've previously only seen (in part) in the audio dramas and novella. There are new and extended scenes, whole new chapters in fact, making this just about the most definitive exploration of the founding of the Knights Errant, and everything that comes after...'- Laurie Goulding, The Horus Heresy series editor Written by James Swallow Audiobook running time 12 hours and 27 minutes. Narrated by Toby Longworth This novel includes content from the audio dramas Garro: Oath of Moment, Garro: Legion of One, Garro: Sword of Truth, Garro: Shield of Lies, Burden of Duty and Garro: Ashes of Fealty, plus the novella Garro: Vow of Faith. The collector's edition hardback includes a full-art hardcover, a glossy dust jacket in the Horus Heresy series style, internal illustrations and an exclusive author afterword. The eBook edition includes integrated illustrations of characters and events from the story, and an afterword that places the story in context within the series. Free Extracts: ePub Mobi Book 37: The Silent War From: $ 9.99 Book 41: The Master of Mankind Book 35: Eye of Terra Book 38: Angels of Caliban Book 34: Pharos Book 33: War Without End	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2176
__label__wiki	0.609778	0.609778	English to Bengali Meaning :: daguerreotype English to Bengali Meaning : noun : দাগেররোতীপ্ Daguerreotype : দাগেররোতীপ্ Daguerreotype - দাগেররোতীপ্ Daguerreotyped :: দাগেররোতীপ্ Daguerreotypes :: দাগেররোতীপ্ Daguerreotyping :: দাগেররোতীপ্ ← Dago dahlia → Noun(1) a photograph made by an early photographic process; the image was produced on a silver plate sensitized to iodine and developed in mercury vapor (1) Although Philadelphians were intrigued by the invention of the daguerreotype , photographic portraits did not fully meet their needs during the 1840s and 1850s.(2) In the mid 19th century, Scottish photographers were among the first to use the variety of photographically linked techniques such as the calotype, daguerreotype and photogravure.(3) Talbot's negative-positive process was a major factor in the decline of the daguerreotype - which was a one-shot, like a Polaroid.(4) After all, it is no coincidence that the daguerreotype in its highly polished and silver plated form was known as the ├ö├ç├┐mirror with the memory.├ö├ç├û(5) In the mid-1800s, with the invention of the daguerreotype and the fixed printing processes of William Henry Fox Talbot, photography as a tool of art and science rapidly evolved.(6) Over the summer I had established that my photograph in fact was a copy of a daguerreotype made years earlier.(7) Within a few months of the announcement of the first daguerreotype in Paris in 1839, photography had arrived in India.(8) Like all the archaic photograph processes - and like a Polaroid - the daguerreotype delivers instant gratification.(9) In the French version of this exhibition, for example, a daguerreotype titled Study of Rocks appeared in a section titled ├ö├ç├┐Vues de Paris et de France.├ö├ç├û(10) Its inventor around 1820 was the French landscape painter Louis Daguerre, later a pioneer of photography and originator of the daguerreotype .(11) Starting with the invention of the daguerreotype in France in the late 1830s, photography has undergone a succession of technical innovations.(12) Like the earlier daguerreotype , each image is unique, made one at a time in the camera.(13) Studio photographers produced most of the earliest images using standard-sized plates for daguerreotypes , ambrotypes, and tintypes.(14) In the first three chapters of her book, Sandweiss focuses on early daguerreotypes taken by photographers during the Mexican-American War and by photographers employed to document early government expeditions to the West.(15) Most of the earliest daguerreotypes were portraits.(16) Those who mastered the rather complicated process of making daguerreotypes were awestruck that these pictures revealed details invisible to the naked eye. daguerreotype, daguerreotyped, daguerreotypes, daguerreotyping English to Bengali Dictionary: daguerreotype Meaning and definitions of daguerreotype, translation in Bengali language for daguerreotype with similar and opposite words. 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__label__cc	0.742261	0.257739	Motorbike Insurance Norton Motorcycle Insurance Norton Motorcycle Insurance If you're looking for insurance for Norton motorcycles, Bikesure are the specialists you need to contact. We have a wide range of products that will cover the entire Norton range, catering for the specific needs of Norton owners. Bikesure is the official, and approved, insurer for Norton Motorcycles. If you are fortunate enough to own one of these iconic British motorcycles, you want to have the best possible insurance to make sure your pride and joy remains safe. Above all, you want the best insurance deal for your vehicle. We have a wide range of policies that will cover the entire Norton Motorcycle range. Our aim is to cater for the specific needs of our customers to ensure they have a policy that suits them down to the ground. This iconic motorcycling manufacturer produces some of the most visually stunning bikes around, and sum up the entrepreneurial spirit that has been coming back into the British motorcycle scene over the last 10 years. Our insurance is designed with Norton owners in mind, to make sure they have the very best cover available for their pride and joy. Norton motorcycle policy features Custom motorcycle policies can offer a wide range of benefits* and features, including: Free legal cover Extended European use available Multi bike policies Replacement bike in the event of a total loss Uninsured rider cover Protected No Claims Bonus from the first year onwards *Benefits may vary between policies, always check with one of our specialists and read the policy terms and conditions. Norton Motorcycle Discounts Additional Norton Motorcycle discounts available for: Limited mileages Long-term ownership of your bike Security precautions Garaged bikes Multi bike insurance discounts Norton Commando 961 Sport Simon, a 42-year-old married man from Stoke-on-Trent, paid £16,000 for his bike and clocks 3,000 miles a year. He has held a full licence for 15 years and has an exemplary record with no previous claims or convictions. Bikesure was able to find the deal Simon wanted for social, domestic and pleasure use. The premium was reduced further because he has accumulated a six year no claim discount, the bike is garaged and he has agreed a £250 excess on his policy. The final figure was £160. Norton Dominator Naked Dave from Derbyshire (DE postcode) bought his beloved Norton for £25,000. The 59-year-old married man has a good driving record with no previous insurance claims or driving convictions. He estimates he drives the bike 2,000 miles a year and when not in use it is locked in the garage at his home. He was looking for cover for social, domestic and pleasure use. He has built up a very tidy no claims bonus after five claim-free years and by voluntarily bumping up his excess to £750, Bikesure found him a great deal. The final cost was £455. Insurance fit for a King Four-time World Champion and King of The Jungle Carl Fogarty teams up with Bikesure Insurance "I paid just £115 " Ben (30), Milton Keynes, 2004 Honda Z50JP, TPF&T	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2189
__label__wiki	0.948565	0.948565	Martin O'Neill Stars set for cup glory night VILLA's 25th anniversary celebrations of their European Cup triumph kick-off tomorrow night, with Martin O'Neill admitting he had an allegiance towards Villa at the time because it proved English football was best. Birmingham Live Sign up to FREE daily email alerts from BirminghamLive - Aston Villa FC "Rotterdam Revisited" is a tribute dinner to be staged at The Holte Suite when five of the stars of that team - captain Dennis Mortimer, Tony Morley, Gary Shaw, Des Bremner and Nigel Spink - will re-live the magnificent victory over Bayern Munich. Peter Withe scored the all-important winning goal and O'Neill has insisted his own Nottingham Forest team, who lifted the Cup on two occasions, were right behind Villa and their former team-mate. "There was a run on English teams winning it - Liverpool, Forest, Liverpool again, and then Villa", he said. "I think we were all pretty pleased by the success of the sides because it meant then that the English league, that we were all playing in, looked very, very strong. "Of course you want to feel as if you are playing in the best league at that particular time and we were competing against the very best sides in Europe. "We are going back 25 years, but I do not remember for one second thinking 'Villa have won the European Cup, drat'. "In fact, when Peter Withe scored the goal - he was an old colleague at Forest - we were all absolutely delighted, especially for him. "So the British continuation of winning the European Cups was probably a really great thing for all of us." Peter Withe Aston Villa FC‘You’re finished’ - Aston Villa receive Christian Benteke transfer warningAston Villa transfer news includes pundit's verdict on Benteke potentially joining AVFC from Crystal Palace	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2190
__label__wiki	0.582688	0.582688	RAAF Base Amberley AMBERLEY, QLD The nation's largest Royal Australian Air Force base is transforming to cater for its expanding fleet in Queensland. The Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley is undergoing significant changes in three separate projects to cater for its expanding fleet of C-17 Globemaster, Growler and Battlefield Airlifter aircraft. The projects will transform operations at the RAAF’s largest base in Australia with works including new aprons, a hangar and associated infrastructure. Each aircraft-based project has one contractor with Boral is supplying to all three – CPB, Lendlease and Laing O'Rourke. Boral is delivering high-quality materials in a complex operational environment, providing flexibility and resources to meet increased demand for materials around-the-clock. Amberley employs more than 5000 military personnel and civilians and is 40 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. Client & Construction Team Clients CPB, Lendlease and Laing O'Rourke Owner Australian Government Boral Products & Services Boral is supplying thick airport pavement concrete via three purpose-built mobile batching plants and quarry materials Amberley, Queensland	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2194
__label__cc	0.723651	0.276349	How Not to Be a Bad Passenger We've all been there. The seat in front of the horrible passenger. The seat next to the horrible passenger. The seat behind the horrible passenger. It's not us, it's them! Time for people to stop being bad passengers on planes or trains or buses or anywhere else. Here's the top things to NOT do so that all your fellow passengers will not hate your guts! With this tips, you can easily be a better traveler. And a bit less of a jerk. 1. don't disturb the seat in front you Sure, this should go unsaid, but how come every single time I get on a plane, I get my back kicked repeatedly by the person in the seat behind me? The hell?! Sit down, organize yourself, and take care not to hit or kick the seat in front of you. 2. don't be noisy, use headphones If you're listing to music, or watching a movie, or even on a phone call, plug in your headphones so that everyone around you doesn't have to hear every single detail. Noise pollution in an enclosed space is not only irritating, it's inescapable, so have some decency and try to be as quiet as possible so that we can all travel together in peace. Related Article: How to Be a Better Traveler 3. don't recline your seat Do not recline your seat! Don't be the jerk who thinks he needs 2 precious inches of space by diminishing the already small space of the person sitting behind him. It's not worth it, and it's just plain mean. Sit still like a normal person in a normal chair. You know how. You learned in school. "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe." 4. don't turn on lights If it's dark out, then your fellow passengers will probably want to sleep. And they would prefer it to remain dark. So don't be the jerk that immediately reaches up to snap on the 1000 megawatt overhead reading light and blind everyone else sitting in all the rows around you. I'm sure you can wait to read or do whatever it is you think you're doing. You're not in a business meeting, you're on a plane. Take a chill pill, dude. Related Article: 22 Things to Do Before Travel 5. don't use overhead bins Last but not least, my all-time top pet peeve of traveling is people that use overheads. Whether it's a train or a plane, the time you take to mess with overheads is time you're taking away from yourself and other travelers. It takes time to put your things in overheads, and it takes more time to get them back out again. And using overheads yields a high probability that you're going to want to get up out of your seat to access them who-knows-how-many times, further disturbing all your neighboring passengers. Related Article: The 40 Things I Own Don't make everyone stand like awkward flamingos waiting to get out of their rows because you're taking your precious time messing with your overhead crap. Skip the overheads. Store your stuff under your seat. If I can literally store everything that I own under a seat, with plenty of room to spare, then you can surely store your carry-on travel bag under your seat, too. "He who would travel happily must travel light." Antoine De Saint-Exupéry, minimalist travel quotes tagPlaceholderTags: rants, most popular, travel tips Housesitting Request Pet Hall of Fame Full-time Travel Travel Blogging © 2020 Burger Abroad. All Rights Reserved. This website uses cookies. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the cookie policy. More details here: Cookie Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2202
__label__wiki	0.960539	0.960539	hiking-trails / 2009-03-14-pinsapar de los reales Hiking TraIl nearby Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja natural area, in España and Genalguacil population. The largest locality in the area is Estepona, with a population of 65,592 persons, at a distance of 10.251 kilometers from the center of the map. The nearest is Genalguacil (551 persons), at a distance of 6.774 kilometers. The following indicators give us an idea of the difficulty of the route: Trail length: 11.603 kilometers. Min height: 972 meters above sea level. Max height: 1,422 meters above sea level. Average height: 1,200 meters above sea level. Average slope uphill: 12.601 %. Average slope downhill: -16.958 %. Mathematical difficulty index: 39.226. Start place: Arrival place: Genalguacil ( Population: 551 persons, At a distance of 6.774 kilometers from the center of the map) Jubrique ( Population: 729 persons, At a distance of 7.783 kilometers from the center of the map) Estepona ( Population: 65,592 persons, At a distance of 10.251 kilometers from the center of the map) Benarrabá ( Population: 550 persons, At a distance of 10.253 kilometers from the center of the map) Casares ( Population: 4,021 persons, At a distance of 11.802 kilometers from the center of the map) Algatocín ( Population: 934 persons, At a distance of 11.938 kilometers from the center of the map) Gaucín ( Population: 1,847 persons, At a distance of 12.529 kilometers from the center of the map) Benalauría ( Population: 469 persons, At a distance of 13.020 kilometers from the center of the map) Nearby trails. CIRCULAR POR SIERRA BERMEJA (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) Sierra Bermeja: El Porrejón (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) Estepona Peñas Blancas-Senda Pinsapos (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) SIERRA BERMEJA (ESTEPONA) 29-ENE-11 (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) PUERTO DE PEÑAS BLANCAS - PICO DE LOS REALES (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) Pico de Los Reales (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) 2009-03-14-pinsapar de los reales (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) Subida a Los Reales (Sierra Bermeja - Estepona) (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) Pisapar Pico Reales (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers) Los Reales - Paseo de los Pinsapos (at a distance of 0.000 kilometers)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2203
__label__wiki	0.975713	0.975713	Joe Biden Got More Than A Rematch With Kamala Harris Wednesday’s Democratic presidential debate brought the expected shots from Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, and Biden responded in kind. By Henry J. Gomez and Molly Hensley-Clancy Reporting From Henry J. Gomez BuzzFeed News Reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy BuzzFeed News Reporter Jim Watson / AFP / Getty Images DETROIT — Joe Biden used to warn his Democratic rivals against forming a "circular firing squad" as they compete for the right to take on President Donald Trump. Biden helped assemble that squad here Wednesday night during the second round of primary debates. The former vice president was both a frequent shooter and central target in a relentless string of attacks from virtually every side. Two long-anticipated conflicts erupted: Biden vs. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Biden vs. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, in a repeat of their debate clash last month. And their shots — unlike those fired in Tuesday’s debate involving 10 candidates who spent much of the time arguing about the party’s leftward lean — hit in intensely personal ways as they scrutinized each other’s records in public office. “Go easy on me, kid,” Biden told Harris as they took the stage. No one went easy on anyone. The night was striking, too, for how many of the lower-tier candidates — with plenty of encouragement from the CNN moderators — got in on the action. As the highest polling candidates debating Wednesday, Biden and Harris found themselves, at various times, defending themselves against sharp critiques from former housing secretary Julián Castro, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. There was a sense of whiplash. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who has been languishing in polls, alluded to an op-ed Biden wrote in the 1980s claiming that Congress was “subsidizing the deterioration of the family” by providing childcare tax credits to wealthier families. She accused Biden of opposing women working outside the home. “Under Vice President Biden's analysis, am I serving in Congress resulting in the deterioration of the family, because I had access to quality affordable day care?” Gillibrand asked. “I just want to know what he meant when he said that.” Biden pointed out that his current wife and his first wife, who is deceased, had both worked while helping to raise their children, and reminded Gillibrand she had praised his past work on women’s issues. “I don’t know what’s happened except that you’re now running for president,” he said to Gillibrand, to oohs from the crowd. Harris quickly leapt in, pivoting to an attack on Biden’s record of support for the Hyde Amendment, a law that bars federal funds from being used to pay for most abortions. “Do you now say that you have evolved and you regret that? Because you’ve only since you’ve been running for president this time said that you, in some way, would take that back or didn't agree with the decision that you made over many, many years.” Harris kept the focus on Biden throughout the night, redirecting explicit attacks from other candidates into criticism of the former vice president. Asked by a moderator early in the night to respond to a comment from Gillibrand, Harris ignored her colleague from New York. “In response to Sen. Biden about the Affordable Care Act …,” she began. The early stages of the debate were focused, for the most part, squarely on Harris, who released her own, more moderate version of Medicare for All, the health care plan pioneered by Sanders, days before the debate. Health care has been seen as a weak spot for Harris, who has sometimes fumbled answers on the issue, and her plan came under attack from both sides of the ideological spectrum. Gabbard hammered Harris for a plan that she said would allow private insurance companies to profit. Biden criticized the plan’s high price tag and potential to end employer-based coverage, accusing Harris of “double-talk.” Biden had vowed going into Wednesday’s debate to not “be as polite this time.” His advisers said he was caught off guard at the first debate last month, when Harris rebuked him over his past relationships with segregationists and his opposition to federal mandated busing as a means to desegregate schools. She ended the critique on a personal note — how she had been bused to school in the 1970s — that her campaign quickly turned into a T-shirt. In the last week, Biden had been telegraphing a more aggressive strategy, launching preemptive strikes and indignation that he and his allies made little effort to conceal. When Booker hinted he would hit Biden on the tough crime bills Biden championed as a senator, Biden’s deputy campaign manager framed the criticism of Biden’s crime legislation as hypocritical, given policies Booker supported while mayor of Newark, New Jersey. And earlier Wednesday, senior Biden campaign officials expressed anger over what they said were “mischaracterizations” of Biden’s record. They also dismissed the polling boost Harris got after the June debate as fleeting. “She got a T-shirt moment out of it,” one official said ruefully, but no sustainable traction. Booker and Biden got their chance to tangle on criminal justice reform during an extended back-and-forth. Biden, as telegraphed, criticized the Newark police department’s use of stop-and-frisk practices during Booker’s mayoral tenure in between Booker’s criticisms of Biden’s record in the Senate. “We have a system right now that's broken,” Booker said. “And if you want to compare records — and frankly I'm shocked that you do — I am happy to do that. Because all the problems that he is talking about that he created, I actually led the bill that got passed into law that reverses the damage that your bills, that you were, frankly, to correct you, Mr. Vice President, you were bragging, calling it the Biden crime bill up until 2015.” When Biden tried to go into specific allegations about policing during Booker’s time in Newark, he responded, “Mr. Vice President, there's a saying in my community that you're dipping into the Kool-Aid and you don't even know the flavor.” Harris and Biden were drawn into another exchange on the issue of race and busing, the breakout moment of the debates last month. But this time, Biden had an answer for Harris’s criticism of his work with segregationists to oppose federally mandated school integration. Biden pointed out that Harris had not brought any cases to desegregate schools in places like Los Angeles and San Francisco during her time as attorney general in California. Gabbard, too, took an opportunity to criticize Harris’s record in California, going after Harris’s history as a prosecutor, which had so far not received much scrutiny in a long back-and-forth over criminal justice issues. “Now, Sen. Harris says she’s proud of her record as a prosecutor and that she’ll be a prosecutor president,” Gabbard said. “But I’m deeply concerned about this record. There are too many examples to cite, but she put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana.” But the clashes involving Biden, Booker, and Harris carried the most drama, given the stakes involved for all. Booker and Harris have struggled to match Biden in support among black voters. A recent Monmouth University poll in South Carolina, which holds an early primary where black voters account for a majority of the electorate, Biden’s support among black voters measured at 51%, compared to 12% for Harris and 2% for Booker. A senior Biden official noted before Wednesday’s debate that it was great to see two prominent black candidates in the race, but “the unfortunate part is we have 51% of the African-American vote and they want it.” Harris several times addressed Biden by his previous title — Senator Biden. It wasn’t clear if this was an intentional snub, but the former vice president leans heavily on his service under Obama, the nation’s first black president. And during an exchange on immigration, Biden was in the awkward position of emphasizing his role in the Obama administration one minute and minimizing it the next. “I found that Julián — excuse me — the secretary, we sat together in many meetings,” Biden said after Castro, who had served as Obama’s housing secretary, discussed immigration policy. “I never heard him talk about any of this when he was the secretary.” Later, when de Blasio — the liberal mayor of New York who attacked Biden from the left — asked Biden to answer for deportations on the Obama administration’s watch, Biden demurred, prompting another shot from Booker. “First of all, Mr. Vice President, you can't have it both ways,” Booker said. “You invoke President Obama more than anybody in this campaign. You can't do it when it's convenient and then dodge it when it's not.” More on the debates Joe Biden Gave Out A Bizarre Website At The Debate And People Were Very Confused Claudia Koerner · Aug. 1, 2019 Joe Biden Told Kamala Harris To "Go Easy On Me, Kid" Right Before The Debate And The Internet Was Like Why Brianna Sacks · Aug. 1, 2019 Bernie Sanders And Elizabeth Warren Teamed Up Instead Of Taking CNN’s Bait Ruby Cramer · July 31, 2019 Henry Gomez is a political reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Henry J. Gomez at henry.gomez@buzzfeed.com. Molly Hensley-Clancy is a politics reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Washington, DC. Contact Molly Hensley-Clancy at molly.hensley-clancy@buzzfeed.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2207
__label__wiki	0.81298	0.81298	By Donny Mahoney Galway GAA Shambles Rolls On With A Second Supermac's Statement And Still No Intercounty Managers The shambolic conga line that is Galway GAA continues its glorious dance through the autumn with more statements from sponsors featuring more disappointing claims, no sight of the two reports on Galway's finances and still no football or hurling manager in sight. Yesterday it was revealed that Galway's search for a replacement for Micheal Donoghue had essentially ceased for the time being without a manager being found. RTE Sport understand all candidates for the Galway hurling job have now withdrawn from race to replace Micheal Donoughe. Noel Larkin & Francis Forde were considering working together, while former camogie and U20 manager Tony Ward was the other name being linked to job #RTEGAA — Darren Frehill (@Darrenfrehill) October 8, 2019 Then last evening, Galway's main sponsor Supermac's issued another statement one week after it felt compelled to call for financial transparency from the Galway county board. It's latest, four bulletpoint statement claims that the recent austerity in Galway GAA has resulted in Galway underage teams being denied a range of resources and being forced to wear mismatched jerseys and feed themselves at matches. It also again calls for the publication of two reports into the finances of Galway GAA. You can read the statement below: Following on from our request for the reports into the finances of Galway GAA to be made public, Supermac’s would like to clarify the reasons behind our initial statement: Supermac’s fundamentally believes that in order for the Galway teams to be successful, there needs to be transparency at all levels. Supermac’s sole objective is to assist the Galway teams to achieve success on the field. Parents, mentors and management teams have approached Supermac’s on numerous occasions to bring several incidents that have taken place to our attention including revelations of underage teams having to bring their own lunches to tournaments in other counties, teams competing while wearing mismatched jerseys against fully kitted opposition and management teams requiring further resources that weren’t being made available to them due to budget cuts. Supermac’s has no interest in seeking to influence the decision-making process of the Galway GAA but while a cloud hangs over the organisation it has an effect on the competitiveness and success of our teams. Supermac’s acknowledges that a lot of honourable people contribute at all levels of the GAA and whilst there are the beginnings of a necessary change in culture, the path forward cannot be laid until the issues of the past are revealed. Supermac’s seeks the transparency and accountability which are vital to confidence going forward. The first steps in this journey require that the two concluded reports into the finances of Galway GAA be published in full or otherwise further investigated by the relevant authorities. Supermac’s is at a loss to understand why these reports have not been published. We re-iterate that players, management, supporters and volunteers who willingly give their time for the promotion and administration of our games, deserve no less. As previously stated, our concerns in relation to financial matters in Galway GAA were brought to the attention of the Galway County Board 4 years ago and, shortly afterwards, to the attention of Croke Park and nothing happened. We raised these concerns again at a meeting with the County Board in January of this year following the findings of the Mazars Report. In the interest of clarification, Supermac’s has separate sponsorship arrangements with the Galway Camogie Board and the Galway Ladies Football Board. The figures released in Supermac’s statement last week were not inclusive of these other sponsorships. Today's Examiner reports that a panel from Galway GAA clubs will convene again towards the end of the week to restart the hunt for a new hurling manager, while the Independent reports today that the Padraic Joyce and Liam Kearns have been interviewed recently about the football vacancy. With Galway's main sponsor doubling-down on calls to have those two financial reports published, it seems that the chaos in Galway GAA is set to rumble on for a while. It's hard to imagine any wannabe intercounty manager taking on a job where the county and its main sponsor are engaged in press release war. It seems the best and only way forward is for the Galway county board to publish these reports so everyone can begin to move on. By Dylan Ryan 'We've Nailed It Now And We Are The Greatest Club In History' Fennelly Remembers Deceased Clubmates As Ballyhale Make History How Galway Can Get The Most Out Of Their Brightest Talent Donny Mahoney See more from Donny Mahoney	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2212
__label__wiki	0.966369	0.966369	David Lott Roland Cloutier ADP, Inc. Richard Starnes Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Incident & Breach Response Facebook Eyes Spammers for Mega-Breach Social Network Reportedly Sees No Signs of Nation-State Hackers Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 18, 2018 Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, California (Photo: Facebook) Facebook is eyeing spammers as being the culprits behind its recently disclosed mega-breach, The Wall Street Journal reports. See Also: Key Trends in Payments Intelligence: Machine Learning for Fraud Prevention Preliminary findings from Facebook's internal investigation suggest that the attackers were not affiliated with a nation-state, but rather part of a known spam ring, the newspaper reports. "Internal researchers now believe that the people behind the attack are a group of Facebook and Instagram spammers that present themselves as a digital marketing company, and whose activities were previously known to Facebook's security team," the newspaper reports, citing unnamed individuals with knowledge of the investigation. If that is true, it would mean that unlike many previous mega-breaches - including a massive 2013 data breach at Yahoo - this Facebook breach was not intended as an espionage information-gathering exercise, but rather had a purely financial impetus. Facebook didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on the report. It had previously declined to speculate as to potential culprits behind its breach, although it has said that it's working with the FBI as part of its criminal probe into the breach. If Facebook's breach turns out to have been the work of a spam ring, it wouldn't be the first time such a group had taken down such a big target. For example, U.S. prosecutors tied the massive breach of JP Morgan Chase in 2014 to a group of U.S., Israeli and Russian nationals that it accused of illegally trading in pharmaceutical products and counterfeit and malicious software, running illegal online internet gambling operations as well as running pump-and-dump stock schemes (see Russian Charged in JPMorgan Chase Hack Extradited to US). Probe Continues Facebook's investigation is continuing since its security team first detected the breach on Sept. 25. On Sept. 28, Facebook issued its first alert about the breach, saying it suspected that attackers had hacked into 50 million accounts by exploiting its "view as" privacy feature, which its security team first detected on Sept. 25. Many organizations, as they investigate data breaches, find that their initial estimate of breach victims changes as they uncover more details (see Equifax Breach Victims: UK Count Goes Up). Indeed, on Friday, Facebook revised its estimate of the number of breach victims downward. It now believes that 30 million accounts were breached. For 14 million users, it said that attackers accessed extensive details, including their 15 most recent searches, the last 10 places they checked into or were tagged in and the device types they used to access Facebook. For another 15 million account holders, meanwhile, hackers accessed only name and contact details - phone number, email address or both. Access Tokens Stolen Facebook has warned that attackers had obtained access tokens for all of the breached accounts, which it has since invalidated. As an extra safeguard, it invalidated tokens for all 90 million - requiring users to log back in to Facebook online or on their mobile device - that had ever used the "view as" feature. Those access tokens would give attackers full access to any account. After Facebook invalidated the tokens, it admitted that it could not ensure that all third-party services that allow access via Facebook's single sign-on system, called Facebook Social Login, would have honored the token-reset request (see Experts' View: Avoid Social Networks' Single Sign-On). As a result, one ongoing concern has been attackers' ability to potentially access Facebook users' accounts on other services, including Instagram, Tinder, Expedia and others, even after Facebook reset the tokens on its end (see Facebook Breach: Single Sign-On of Doom). Report: Cryptocurrency Exchanges Lost $882 Million to Hackers Heads-Up: Patch 'Comically Bad' libSSH Flaw Now Executive Editor, DataBreachToday & Europe Schwartz is an award-winning journalist with two decades of experience in magazines, newspapers and electronic media. He has covered the information security and privacy sector throughout his career. Before joining Information Security Media Group in 2014, where he now serves as the executive editor, DataBreachToday and for European news coverage, Schwartz was the information security beat reporter for InformationWeek and a frequent contributor to DarkReading, among other publications. He lives in Scotland. Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) from the Frontlines https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/facebook-eyes-spammers-for-mega-breach-a-11625	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2214
__label__cc	0.656572	0.343428	Attention: You are now leaving a Wintrust Community Bank website. Mortgage, Wealth, Business & Personal Personal Online Banking Wintrust Online Mortgage Pay Credit Card Investments/Asset Management Trust i-BusinessBanking i-BusinessCapturePro i-BusinessFX Electronic Payment Collection Service Complete Online Account Application NOT ENROLLED? SIGN UP NOW. About Your Bank Check out a full list of our holiday hours for the year. Banking & Borrowing Credit Building & Repair Community Banking Perks Platinum Adventures® Club Junior Savers Club® Read articles about finances, saving and community news. Small Business Lending Business Online & Mobile Our team of experts is ready to help you manage your wealth. 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If I will continue the financial support, what is okay to pay for and what isn’t? And just how long should any of these post-graduation financial ties remain knotted? Next Avenue reached out to four financial gurus for their insights. The questions are hardly rhetorical. In a recent Merrill Lynch/Age Wave survey of over 2,700 18-to-34 year olds, 70% said they’ve received financial support from their parents in the past year. And 58% said they couldn’t afford their current lifestyles without it. Financial experts suggest there are several things worth continuing to fund for new grads, particularly when they help the job hunt. Then, they say, there are some things that might be worth it, depending on the financial situation of the parents. And there are a number of things definitely not worth parents paying for — especially when they enable poor financial habits. In all cases, the money pros say, the funding should be temporary — typically until the college grad finds that first gig. “You don’t use money to enable them. You only use it to empower them,” says Susan Beacham, CEO of Money Savvy Generation, a financial literacy education company. None of the financial gifts should be for items to keep at home. Instead, Beacham says, they ought to be for actions “that move them forward.” And any financial arrangement between parent and child should be crystal clear, perhaps even put into writing. But before offering one penny to your college grad, there’s one critical question that must be addressed: What can you actually afford to spend without endangering your retirement? “Don’t rob from your retirement to help your kids after college,” warns Joe Heider, president of Cleveland-based Cirrus Wealth Management. With that said, here’s the expert’s guide to what is and isn’t okay to pay for: Things That Are Usually Okay to Fund Cell phone. This is a critical expense and its reasonable for parents to continue paying for it when the child is looking for work. That’s because potential employers need to be able to get back in touch, by calling, emailing or texting. Once the graduate lands a job, says Heider, it’s time for him or her to start paying footing the bill for the phone. Incidentally, in the Merrill Lynch/Age Wave survey, cell phone plans were the most common type of financial support parents offered their grown kids. Transportation. This might be a used car purchase. Or the temporary use of a family car. Or Uber rides to job interviews. Or public transportation costs. In any case, even in today’s digital age when most job applications are completed online, virtually all job interviews are in person. Picking up all needed transportation costs lets the adult child continue to transition to the job, says Rand Spero, president of Street Smart Financial, a financial planning firm Lexington, Mass. Housing. This can take on many meanings, but probably the best option to temporarily underwrite housing costs for college grads to let your son or daughter live at home — with a clock ticking. The time limit on this option should be crystal clear from the get-go, says Dennis Miller, a retirement consultant and author of Retirement Reboot. He suggests the graduate’s return to the home front should last no longer than six months. In today’s hot job market, that’s a reasonable assessment. Health insurance. It’s a tragic mistake not to have health insurance, and it’s very helpful for adult children to either remain on your policy until they turn 26 or until they get a job and can pay for their own health care, says Beacham. If neither is an option, she says, you may need to introduce your son or daughter to the Affordable Care Act and help fund those costs until he or she is employed. Outfits for job interviews. Not every kid comes home from college with suitable clothes to wear to job interviews. So this is an item worthy of parental funding since the payback can be huge, says Spero. “It can be the difference that allows the adult child to move to the next stage of life.” Food. Good nutrition is a critical ingredient to good job-hunting. It’s okay for family meals to be on the house, so to speak, or to even pick up reasonable grocery costs until your child lands a job with regular paychecks. Things That Are Sometimes Okay to Fund Out-of-state travel for job interviews. These interviews can be critical for first-timers and sometimes make the difference between landing a job or not, says Spero. He suggests at least offering to help pay for out-of-state job interviews that show genuine prospects. Moving expenses. If your graduate lands an out-of-the-area job, but the employer won’t pay for the move (and your child doesn’t have the money), it’s reasonable to pick up those costs. Or, at least, provide a loan to get the move in motion. Security deposits. Many apartment landlords require the first and last month’s rent — and sometimes, an additional security deposit — before a tenant can move in. It’s not always reasonable to expect a young, college grad to have this kind of money on hand. Parents who have the means might want to consider helping here — particularly for a new job in a new city, says Heider. Down payment on a home. This one varies widely depending on the financial status of the parents and the needs of the child. But there are times (and housing markets) where buying a home is a much savvier option than renting. As long as the child is working hard, offering the gift of some or all of a down payment can be huge. “The key is to tell your kid that you’re making this investment in them because you want to help get them started,” says Beacham. Things That Are Never Okay to Fund Unsustainable lifestyles. You never want to set your children up to fail by financially providing a lifestyle they won’t be able to maintain after you stop funding them, says Spero. He knows one couple who temporarily paid rent on a Georgetown apartment in Washington, D.C., for their child, but the child’s income couldn’t cover the costs once the payments stopped. Entertainment expenses. Going to rock concerts and sporting events is nice, but those types of optional expenses are not for parents of college graduates to front, says Spero. Recurring expenses that go to infinity and beyond. Don’t pick up costs that don’t come with a clear end date, says Heider. He has retired clients in their 70s who continue to underwrite the extravagant lifestyles of their children who are now in their 40s. “They [the parents] got used to it and never figured out how to stop,” says Heider. Credit cards. One of worst things a parent can do is to give their adult child a credit card for emergencies, says Miller. Reason? What’s an “emergency” anyway? “Running out of beer money on Saturday night can be an emergency,” Miller says. Generally, says Beacham, it’s best to give the young graduate lots of encouragement, but not lots of money. “The hardest thing for a parent to say is ‘no.’ Yet it can be the best gift,” she says. By saying no, she says, what you’re really saying is the one thing that every college graduate most needs to hear: “I think you’ve got this.” This article was written by Next Avenue from Forbes and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@newscred.com. Teens Family Saving 8 important money concepts to understand before you're 30 by Tanza Loudenback We're proud to be a locally-run community bank. We're always here to answer your questions. Bank on the Go Click the applicable link below to download our mobile app. ©2020 Wintrust	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2215
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__label__wiki	0.731909	0.731909	— Main Menu —Home Donations/Sponsorship - Amateur Sports Development Donors - Support the ASDF 29th Annual Awards Dinner - 2019 Induction Dinner Photos - Information - 2018 Induction Dinner Video - Class of 2017 Ceremony - - Class of 2017 - - 2017 Ceremony Photos (by Amy Doyle) - - 2017 Ceremony Photos (by Tom Wolf) - Class of 2016 Ceremony - - 2016 Induction Dinner Video - - 2016 Induction Dinner Photos - - 2016 Induction Dinner Photo Gallery 1 - - 2016 Induction Dinner Photo Gallery 2 Photos & Video - Induction Dinner Galleries - Video Vault Hall of Fame Members - Class of 2019 - Class of 2018 - Class of 2017 - Class of 2016 - By Induction Class - Alphabetical List Amateur Sports Development Fund - Support the ASDF - About ASDF - Past ASDF Awards - Apply for Funds Board of Directors History Nominations - Nomination Process - Nomination Form - Documentation Location Sponsors You are here: Home / Hall of Fame Members / Class of 2005 / John Konsek John Konsek Amateur Golfer The game of life often presents its participants weighty choices. The most gifted athletes must sometimes confront reality, and pursue different paths in life. A young John Konsek, perhaps the best amateur golfer ever produced in the Buffalo area, faced the dilemma during his college years. His golfing skill promised a comfortable living on the professional tour, but his true passion — the practice of medicine — lay elsewhere. Konsek chose medicine, and while the golfing public was left to ponder what might have been, Konsek, like Moonlight Graham in “Field of Dreams,” never looked back. John’s affection for golf took hold at an early age, when he and his brother became regulars at the Grover Cleveland course. His father opened a driving range that provided John a regular practice routine. John showed such promise that his father enlisted the Park Club resident professional, Jack Pritchard, to help his son fulfill that promise. Konsek warmed up with Buffalo District, New York State, and East Aurora Junior Masters titles in the late 1950’s. He won the New York State Amateur an unprecedented three straight times, as well as two Porter Cup titles (1959 and 1961) and the Buffalo District Golf Association Championship (1960). The qualifying round for the latter tournament featured eagles on the first two holes en route to a 61. Konsek was a terror in college. His Purdue Boilermakers won the Big 10 Title from 1958 to 1960; John was the individual tournament winner, and an All-American each of those years. Konsek’s collegiate career was highlighted by three head-to-head matchups with a young Ohio State Buckeye named Jack Nicklaus. Konsek prevailed in two of the three meetings, including the 1960 Big 10 Tournament, which he won by two strokes in the wind and rain after an astounding 33 on the back nine. The next finisher, behind Nicklaus, was 15 strokes back. How good was John Konsek with a golf club in his hand? Nicklaus once told a writer for the Milwaukee Sentinel, “Had John turned professional, he definitely would be in the Hall of Fame by now. What I’m saying is that I think John missed the opportunity to be one of the greatest golfers to ever play the game.” While Konsek made his mark as an amateur on local and national levels, he tested the waters several times with the pro circuit, including two appearances in the U.S. Open (1958 and 1960). He declined an invitation to play the 1961 Masters Tournament because he was attending medical school at the University at Buffalo. John Konsek enjoyed a satisfying medical career as a highly-respected oncologist. His golf clubs have not gathered dust, though; a lifetime of weekend golf has maintained the skill that makes him a one-handicap even today. Konsek’s continuing fondness for his clubs is fitting, since they long-ago earned him a place in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. The biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. Donations/Sponsorship Amateur Sports Development Donors Support the ASDF 29th Annual Awards Dinner 2019 Induction Dinner Photos 2018 Induction Dinner Video Class of 2017 Ceremony 2017 Ceremony Photos (by Amy Doyle) 2017 Ceremony Photos (by Tom Wolf) 2016 Induction Dinner Photo Gallery 1 Induction Dinner Galleries By Induction Class Amateur Sports Development Fund About ASDF Past ASDF Awards Apply for Funds Copyright © 2019 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2224
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Patrick Potter Solution Strategist, RSA Patrick has spent over 25 years leading internal audit, business resiliency, strategic planning, process improvement and related activities at Fortune 500 companies in both practitioner and consulting roles. He is currently an IRM Strategist and subject matter expert for RSA. Patrick has developed a broad perspective working with analysts, partners and customers spanning many industries. He is a frequent public speaker and has contributed thought leadership articles for several publications. View all courses by Patrick Potter Stephane Estevez EMEA Product Marketing Director, IT Markets, Splunk IT Operation Evangelist, Stéphane Estevez has over 20 years of product marketing experience in IT, across companies ranging from large multinationals to internet start-ups. Before joining Splunk, he was Backup & Disaster Recovery Product Marketing Manager at Quantum. Prior to this, he was EMEA Product Marketing Manager at NTT, a leading IT services and hosting company. In this role, he was responsible for launching and managing NTT Virtualization and Cloud offerings. Stéphane holds a Master's degree in Marketing and an MBA from ESG, one of the largest business schools in Paris. View all courses by Stephane Estevez Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4 Roger Grimes, KnowBe4's Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, is a 30-year computer security consultant, instructor, holder of dozens of computer certifications and an award-winning author of 10 books and over 1,000 magazine articles on computer security. He now serves as the Data-Driven Security Analyst for KnowBe4. He has worked at some of the world's largest computer security companies, including Foundstone, McAfee and Microsoft. Grimes holds a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University. He was the weekly security columnist for InfoWorld and CSO magazines from 2005-2019. 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In his role he is responsible for the enablement of IBM sales and solution teams, provide initial deal support and work closely with centralized development and Offering leaders. With Juergen's more than 30 years of experience in the IT infrastructure business and multiple roles from project management, sales and business planning is seen as a trusted advisor in these areas. View all courses by Juergen Loeb Stealth Industry Director, Unisys Andrew Peters' 25-year background in cybersecurity extends to the U.S. Air Force Information Warfare Center team that created the first commercial intrusion detection technology at WheelGroup and helped turn it into a security staple during his tenure at Cisco Systems. Peters has experience in networking and security technologies in multiple industries and applications. He has an undergraduate degree from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and pursued graduate studies at Kellogg School of Business. View all courses by Andrew Peters George Pradel Sr. Systems Engineer, Global Alliances Data Protection Division, Dell Technologies Pradel has more than 30 years of experience in IT and resides in Denver, Colorado. His experience includes the IT domains of cloud computing, security, server virtualization, desktop virtualization and monitoring tools. This unique combination of expertise provides him with a comprehensive understanding of customers environments and needs with an eye on real world issues. Pradel holds multiple certifications which in the past has included the CISSP security professional certification. View all courses by George Pradel Chris Calvert Co-founder, VP of Product Strategy, Respond Software Chris Calvert currently serves as Co-Founder and VP of Product Strategy at Respond Software. He led the build for eight Fortune-50 SOCs and created the blueprint deployed by the ArcSight solutions team at over 45 security operations centers. He has served as HP's WW Director of Solutions Innovation, CEO of Laconic Security, Director of Services for Cybertrust, and Manager of Security Intelligence and Operations for IBM's MSS. Prior to the above roles, Chris spent 14 years in the National Defense and Intelligence community in Information Operations and supported agencies such as the DoD Joint Staff, Land Information Warfare Activity, and Space Warfare Center. He served for 10 years in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence and Special Forces. View all courses by Chris Calvert Terence Gomes Enterprise Security Executive - India, Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, Microsoft India Terence Gomes has been part of the Indian IT Industry for 20+ years with most of his time dedicated to advising organizations and partners around cybersecurity and cyber fraud. As part of Enterprise Cybersecurity Group at Microsoft his objective is to help CIOs and CISOs in building their cyber resilience strategy, keep their infrastructure & information safe as they transition to the cloud Before joining Microsoft, Terence served as Head of Fraud Prevention BU as well as Head of Strategic Alliances within RSA India & SAARC where he partnered with leading banks, financial institutions and service providers to tackle the growing menace of cyber fraud within the Indian financial sector. View all courses by Terence Gomes Sandip Chakraborty Chief Technology Officer, Edelweiss General Insurance Co View all courses by Sandip Chakraborty Brijesh Datta CISO, Reliance Jio Brijesh Datta has more than 25 years in Telecom, IT and Information Security. An ex-Army Officer and an IIT Delhi Alumini with a Master's Degree in Computer Technology, he was instrumental in defining Cyber Security practices for the Indian Army in the late 90's when this was a nascent field. Prior to joining the corporate sector in 2010, he was leading the Army's Cyber Operation's centre for 7 years and was awarded the prestigious Sena Medal on behalf of the President of India for his efforts. Brijesh is presently the CISO of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, where he manages security of all Jio vertical's ranging from Telco, IT, Media, Jio Money and Payments Banking. View all courses by Brijesh Datta Sridhar Sidhu Senior Vice President - Enterprise Information Security, Wells Fargo Sridhara Sidhu currently serves as Head - Infosec Services and Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management for Wells Fargo where he has dual reporting to Global CISO and Global Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to Wells Fargo, he worked at Deloitte in various risk consulting groups (Financial Reporting Risk advisory, Corporate Governance, Finance Transformation advisory etc.) and as a regional lead of Finance Transformation Practice. View all courses by Sridhar Sidhu Christine El Eris Director Product Management, Security and Fraud Solutions, Fiserv Christine El Eris is a Product Director at Fiserv for FirstSense which provides actionable intelligence to banks to prevent credit and debit card fraud. She joined Fiserv in Feb 2018 with 15 years of product management and development experience in consumer identity protection, loyalty, financial services and payments. Prior to joining Fiserv, El Eris spent 5 years at Mastercard, where she launched a consumer product which monitors the dark web for consumer PII (email addresses, SSNs, PANs, etc.). View all courses by Christine El Eris Anthony Cardoza North American Business Unit Director, XTN Cognitive Security Anthony Cardoza currently serves as the North American Business Unit Director for XTN Cognitive Security, helping organizations to take a proactive approach in the fight against Fraud. Before starting with XTN, he worked at RSA Security for 6 years, and had previously co-owned and operated a boutique debt collection firm. After nearly a decade driving business results for enterprises and increasing cashflow for clients, Cardoza is now focused on empowering businesses in the US and Canada to better manage fraud risk without disrupting the customer experience. View all courses by Anthony Cardoza Eric Bucher Field Solutions Engineer, Cequence Security Eric Bucher has over 15 years of experience in the security industry with a technical concentration in financial fraud, advanced persistent threats, forensics, exfiltration, DLP, and overall attack surfaces. His current career has taken him into the realm of bot construction and different attack modalities currently conducted through machine automation. Bucher now specializes in the use of Machine Learning algorithms and Artificial Intelligence as leverage and valuable countermeasures against this ever-evolving threat to online presences. View all courses by Eric Bucher Diana Kelley Cybersecurity Field CTO, Microsoft Diana Kelley is the Cybersecurity Field CTO for Microsoft and a cybersecurity architect, practitioner, executive advisor and author. At Microsoft, she leverages her 25+ years of cyber risk and security experience to provide advice and guidance to CSOs, CIOs and CISOs at some of the world's largest companies and is a contributor the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR). She was the Global Executive Security Advisor at IBM Security where she built and managed the IBM Security Research Community Newsroom process and was a regular contributor to IBM X-Force research. Kelley is a faculty member with IANS Research, an Industry Mentor at the CyberSecurity Factory and a guest lecturer at Boston College's Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. She serves on the Board of Directors at the non-profit Sightline Security, was an IEEE "Rock Star of Risk" in 2016, speaks frequently at major conferences and co-authored the book Cryptographic Libraries for Developers. View all courses by Diana Kelley Andy Bates Executive Director, Global Cyber Alliance Andy Bates joined the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) in September 2017 as its Executive Director for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He brings more than 25 years of experience to GCA, having served as a Chief Engineer, Business Development Consultant, Product Development Director, IT Director in Racal, Cable & Wireless and Level3. Bates most recently served as the CTO at Verizon EMEA. While working across a range of technologies such as network, cloud, mobile, VOIP & identity, he has tended to specialize in large secure solutions for governments and challenging the status quo and conventional wisdom of security. He was deeply involved with systems such as Government Secure Intranet, PSN, Police National Network, as well as working with all the major UK government departments and international government customers and agencies, including NATO. Bates is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. He has presented at multiple conferences including RUSI, EU Parliament, Johannesburg, and Budapest. View all courses by Andy Bates Fellow, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Ross specializes in information security, systems security engineering and risk management. He leads NIST's Federal Information Security Management Act Implementation Project, which includes the development of key security standards and guidelines for the federal government and critical information infrastructure. Ross also leads the Joint Task Force, an interagency partnership with the Department of Defense, Office of the Director National Intelligence, the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Committee on National Security Systems, with responsibility for developing the Unified Information Security Framework for the federal government and its contractors. In addition to his responsibilities at NIST, Ross supports the U.S. State Department in the international outreach program for information security and critical infrastructure protection. Ross has lectured at many universities across the country and has received numerous private sector cybersecurity awards. View all courses by Ron Ross	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2233
__label__cc	0.527263	0.472737	1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940 Mariposa Inn & Suites Photos About Mariposa Inn & Suites Mariposa Inn & Suites is a Hotel business in Monterey With a stay at Mariposa Inn & Suites in Monterey (Munras Avenue), you'll be minutes from Del Monte Shopping Center and close to Fisherman's Wharf. This hotel is within close proximity of Don Dahvee Park and Monterey Museum of Art. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. A complimentary continental breakfast is included. Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Mariposa Inn & Suites Amenities Complimentary newspapers in lobby Total number of rooms - 50 Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary) Mariposa Inn & Suites Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Entertainment - Free WiFi and wired Internet access, flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker Bathroom - Free toiletries and a hair dryer Mariposa Inn & Suites Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds Mariposa Inn & Suites Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace Relax - Fireplace Mariposa Inn & Suites Executive Suite, 1 King Bed Mariposa Inn & Suites Single Room, 1 King Bed Mariposa Inn & Suites Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Patio Features a private patio Mariposa Inn & Suites Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace Mariposa Inn & Suites Suite, 1 King Bed Mariposa Inn & Suites House 1 king bed or 1 murphy bed Mariposa Inn & Suites Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Fireplace Mariposa Inn & Suites Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View Mariposa Inn & Suites House, View Galante Vineyards Tasting Room Ocean Ave & 7th Ave Monterey Independent Bike Tour Book Tours Online! Private Tour: Monterey Coastal Sights by Bike Monterey Bay Aquarium Admission More Attractions	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2235
__label__cc	0.531636	0.468364	The Other Conversation, Cassina continues the intriguing dialogue between architecture and design in its new ADV campaign Cassina launches a new advertising campaign which once again uniquely brings the product to the centre stage. The Other Conversation is a different point of view on design, an emotional and cultural journey which features the brand’s iconic products in alluring environments juxtaposed with striking interior architectures. The campaign, which will launch in April 2016 in a selection of international newspapers and design, lifestyle and news magazines, will feature international locations, each with a very strong and distinctive architectural presence, designed by highly regarded architects on the international panorama of contemporary architecture. The Shore House wooden haven by Mount Fuji Architects Studio The campaign starts with the Shore House, a weekend home in Kanagawa, Japan, designed in 2013 by Mount Fuji Architects Studio based in Tokyo and winner of the JIA Young Architects Award in 2014. This breathtaking project which looks over the Pacific Ocean is particularly defined by the strong presence of wooden beams which recreate the harmony of the surrounding natural landscape. “To experience a connection to the world with this type of ‘serene harmony’ seems to be our design purpose.” Masahiro Harada, Mount Fuji Architects. Harmony between architecture and design interiors In each shot, clean and precise, the setting is centred around the 8 sofa by Piero Lissoni or the Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti. Iconic elements and a series of design classics from the collections create a complete living area which expresses the pure and sophisticated style characteristic of the Cassina brand, integrating perfectly with the architects’ intentions in creating a harmonious project. News & Press / Code of Ethics of the group You have been localized in , Do you want to continue or do you want to change your country? Choose your country? Close	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2238
__label__wiki	0.909096	0.909096	10 most important Bulldogs: No. 2 Donald Gray Mississippi State's No. 1 wide receiver holds one of the most important roles on this year's team for several key reasons. 10 most important Bulldogs: No. 2 Donald Gray Mississippi State's No. 1 wide receiver holds one of the most important roles on this year's team for several key reasons. Check out this story on clarionledger.com: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/mississippi-state/2017/07/23/10-most-important-bulldogs-no-2-donald-gray/503148001/ Will Sammon, The Clarion-Ledger Published 3:08 p.m. CT July 23, 2017 Jul 11, 2017; Hoover, AL, USA; Mississippi State wide receiver Donald Gray speaks to the media at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Winfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports(Photo: Jason Getz, Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports) Mississippi State is starting practice on July 25, but there is still time between then and now with the completion of SEC Media Days only adding to the thirst and anticipation for this season. Looking ahead to Mississippi State’s start of practice for this fall, The Clarion-Ledger counts down the 10 most important Bulldogs in 2017. For the next 10 days, we count down the players who matter the most to the success of Mississippi State football in 2017. This is not a straight talent evaluation — each player's role matters. No. 2: Donald Gray Position: Wide receiver Height/Weight: 5-foot-10, 185 pounds In 2016: Gray continued to be one of MSU’s best playmakers. The former Co-Lin standout, who is known for having the strongest hands on the team, made 41 catches for 709 yards and five touchdowns last year. He ranked fifth in the league in yards per catch (17.3). Gray needed to have a solid season for the Bulldogs in place of De’Runnya Wilson and Fred Brown. Offseason: Without Fred Ross, the school’s most accomplished wide receiver, Gray is now the guy at wide receiver and this past spring offered the first glimpse into what that looks like for MSU. There were question marks that have still yet to be answered regarding what will be behind Gray. Gabe Myles is the likely candidate to take Gray’s old spot, but it was unclear how much separation was made from Jamal Couch and Reggie Todd. To that end, Gray, who Dan Mullen typically praises for his work ethic, talked this offseason about becoming more of a vocal leader. In 2017: Gray is now the best option at wide receiver for MSU after he ranked second to Ross last year in most receiving categories. Gray is also the most seasoned receiver of a young unit and will need to continue to be a leader for the group. Consistency will be a big thing to watch for Gray, who was held to less than three catches in seven games last year. Mississippi State’s offense needs a deep threat to excel. Nick Fitzgerald has shown the ability to be a more than capable passer and Mullen wants him to further improve his completion percentage. To do that, Gray needs to be a reliable target. A lack of a playmaker as a No. 1 receiver, would put MSU in an awful spot. That’s because there is inexperience mixed with a lack of production behind Gray. What’s more, the Bulldogs do not have a track record of utilizing tight ends in the passing game, and while Keith Mixon has the potential to have a breakout season, Malik Dear may be out for a significant amount of time after an ACL tear. Gray doesn’t have to be Ross, but the deep threat and consistency have to be present. It's only her second buck, but it's a monster. How former Mississippi State guard took unlikely path to coaching Mississippi State routs Georgia behind big game from Reggie Perry Mississippi State's Howland receives $25,000 fine from SEC Better hire: Mike Leach or Lane Kiffin? Mississippi River flooding causes hunting closures	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2241
__label__cc	0.662361	0.337639	Posts Tagged ‘Two Pound Coin’ August 2019 Scarcity Index update! By Rachel Hooper \| August 8, 2019 \| 36 Discover how sought-after your coins are with the latest Scarcity Index update! This information has been compiled using data from the Change Checker Swap Centre (find out how it works here) and presented in the easy to use indexes below, with arrows to signify how many places up or down a coin has moved since the last Scarcity Index. A-Z 10p Scarcity Index There has been quite a bit of movement on the A-Z 10p Scarcity Index since the last update, which is to be expected as more of these coins start turning up in people’s change and duplicates are swapped. Moving up 7 places to take the top spot on the index is Z for Zebra Crossing, which is now the most sought-after A-Z 10p. Amongst the top 4 scarcest coins on the index is the N for NHS 10p, which has also jumped up 7 places, although the biggest upward movement actually goes to A for Angel of the North. This coin has managed to move up the index by 12 places and now sits in the middle of the pack. Conversely, the biggest downward movement goes to K for King Arthur (previously at the top of the index) which has now dropped by 21 places to sit amongst the bottom 5 coins. It’s important to note that the A-Z 10p Scarcity Index is currently based on estimated mintage figures, assuming each coin has been struck in equal quantities. This includes the extra 2.1 million coins released in 2019. It will certainly be interesting to see what happens to the index once the official mintage figures are confirmed. 50p Scarcity Index There’s no surprises at the top end of the 50p Scarcity Index, with the Kew Gardens remaining on top and the next top 5 coins remaining unchanged. Whilst there has been some small movement amongst the Olympic 50ps, aside from the Kew Gardens, these coins dominate the top 17 places on the index. In fact, the only non-Olympic 50ps to feature on the first half of the index are the Kew Gardens, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Sir Isaac Newton and Suffragettes 50ps, which remain in the same position as the last update. The biggest upwards movement for the 50p index actually goes to Canoeing and the Battle of Hastings, both of which have moved up by 6 places. The Battle of Hastings 50p was re-issued this year as part of the 50th Anniversary of the 50p Military Set, which might have increased demand for the circulation coin. Both Fencing and Ironside 50ps have actually moved 8 places down the index since the last update, although it’s worth noting that Ironside moved up 9 places on the last index, so is mostly likely just settling back into place following increased popularity last quarter. We’re eagerly waiting for when the mintage figures for 2018 coins will be released so that we can update the Scarcity Index and add some new coins into the mix! £2 Scarcity Index There’s been quite a shuffle on the £2 index this quarter and whilst the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland £2 remains on top, the other Commonwealth Games coins have had a move around. In fact, the Commonwealth Games Wales £2 has now been overtaken by Olympic Centenary and King James Bible which have managed to break up the Commonwealth Games coins by pushing Wales down to 6th place on the index. The biggest increase goes to the Gunpowder Plot £2, which has moved up the index by 7 places to now sit nearer the middle of the pack. Rugby World Cup has taken a big hit this quarter and has actually moved down 10 places to second from the bottom. This has effectively bumped up the bottom few coins by one or two places each. It will be really interesting to see how the £2 index will change in future if more £2 coins enter circulation and mix up the rankings. How your Scarcity Index works Generally collectors have had to rely upon mintage figures to identify the scarcest coins. But they only tell part of the story. Trying to find a good quality coin from 15 – 20 years ago, even for a higher mintage issue, is much more challenging than a more recent issue, as coins become damaged over time and are ultimately removed from circulation. Additionally, some designs are more hoarded than others by people who might not normally collect coins – the poignant First World War £2 Coin series being an example. Finally, it can be up to a couple of years before the Royal Mint eventually confirms the actual mintage for an issue. That’s why we have combined the mintage information with two other key pieces of information. How many of each design are listed as “collected” by Change Checkers, indicating the relative ease of finding a particular coin. The number of times a design has been requested as a swap over the previous 3 months, showing the current level of collector demand. Importantly, as new coins are released and popularity rises and falls across different designs the Scarcity Index will be updated quarterly allowing Change Checkers to track the relative performance of the UK’s circulation coins. How much are my coins worth? The Scarcity Index does not necessarily equate to value but it is certainly an effective indicator. For example, the Kew Gardens 50p coin commands a premium of up to 200 times face value on eBay. You can use the 6 point guide to help you determine a more realistic value for your coins. What about £1 Coins? The £1 Scarcity Index has already been published for the Round £1 coins and, because they are no longer being issued, this is now set in stone. If you’re interested in coin collecting, our Change Checker web app is completely free to use and allows users to: – Find and identify the coins in their pocket – Collect and track the coins they have – Swap their spare coins with other Change Checkers Sign up today at: www.changechecker.org/app Posted in 2 pound coins, 50p coins, 50p coins, A-Z 10p Coins, Blog Home, Coin Info, Coin News, General info, Olympic 50p coins, Scarcity Index, Swap info and tagged 50p, 50p Coin, A-Z 10p, A-Z 10p coin, Alphabet 10p, Alphabet coin, Coin, Coin Collecting, Coin collection, Coin Collector, Coin rarity, coin scarcity, Kew Gardens 50p, numismatics, rare 50p coin, Rare coin, rare two pound, scarcity, Scarcity Index, Two Pound, Two Pound Coin Have I found a rare coin? £2 ‘errors’ explained! By Rachel Hooper \| May 15, 2019 \| 42 So you’ve noticed something’s not quite right with the £2 coin you’ve just found in your change. A quick google search of the strange variation you’ve noticed brings up a plethora of eBay listings and news articles claiming that you’ve just hit the jackpot and your ‘error’ coin is worth a small fortune! Sadly, in this instance Google is not your friend and whilst genuine errors are out there, so too are a number of common mis-strikes and myths, or even fakes that have been manipulated to look like an error. So what is the difference between a mis-strike and an error I hear you ask. Put simply, a true error is caused by human mistake, such as the wrong die or metal being used to strike a coin, whereas a mis-strike is created by the mass production process, as hundreds of thousands of coins are struck, meaning variations are bound to occur, especially when dies and machinery become worn. But which mis-strikes on the bi-metallic £2 coin should you be aware of? I recently read Scott Wren’s article, ‘Bi-metallic “errors”… Why two is better than one’ published in Coin News which highlights some of the mis-strikes found on £2 coins and how their bi-metallic quality causes the differences to be something entirely more spectacular than those found on monometallic (single metal) coins. Striking bi-metallic coins In order to understand why mis-strikes on bi-metallic coins are often more pronounced than monometallic coins, it’s first a good idea to look into how these coins are produced. When striking £2 coins, the first step is to punch a hole through a blank planchet to create the outer section. The inner core is taken from a different metal, sized to fit inside the outer ring. Groove milled around the inner core of a £2 core A groove is milled around the edge of the inner core so that when both parts are struck together, the metals will fuse as the outer ring deforms and spread into the groove, locking it into place. Now that we know how £2 coins are struck, here are some of the mis-strikes and errors that can occur in the process… The following images of variations found on £2 coins have been taken from Coin News for use in this blog. Clipped Planchet Figure 1 shows how the inner core was punched out from the end of the sheet of metal used for blanks, forming a straight or ragged edge clip. Whilst this also occurs with monometallic coins, the pairing with an outer ring exposes a large gap which is much more noticeable. The Royal Mint strike millions of coins each year so it is inevitable that variances will occur during the striking process and can’t always be picked up during quality control, despite the fact that this particular coin would weigh less than the standard 12g £2 coin. However, a small quantity of coins do sometimes manage to slip through the net and as i’m sure you’ll agree, they make for interesting collecting. But before you pay over the odds for one of these coins, beware of fakers! Some coins are manipulated to look like mis-strikes or error coins and sold to unsuspecting buyers. Check the clipped planchet edge of the coin to see if it’s genuine by making sure the detail of the design fades away towards the edge rather than suddenly stopping, which would indicate the coin had been cut. Off Centre Inner Core Figure 2 shows an inner core which hasn’t been united properly prior to being struck. Due to the way the inner and outer core are struck together with the two metals being lined up and then fused together during striking, a misalignment will mean that the inner core spills into the outer ring, as seen in the image above. There might also be a gap between the two metals on the opposing join. This mis-strike is thought to be fairly common on the bi-metallic 12 sided £1 coin as well as some of the Technology £2 coins and even foreign bimetallic coins, but have you ever spotted one in your change? Faulty Outer Ring Figure 3 shows a faulty planchet or outer ring, where the inner core is exposed. In the image above, you can actually see the specific engineering design features where the inner core is grooved to help the metal flow bond to the outer ring and fuse during striking. Similar to the first mis-strike we looked at, this could be caused by a clipped planchet, this time created when the outer ring was punched, however coins like this may also be caused by tampering post striking, for example by fakers trying to replace the inner core of a £2 with another coin to pass off as a rare error. The Holy Grail of Bi-metallic ‘Errors’ Figure 4 is described as the Holy Grail of bimetallic ‘errors’ and is the result of the nickel-brass £2 blank not having the inner core section punched out before being struck. This means that the £2 coin is made from one full piece of nickel-brass, completely contrasting the very idea of a bimetallic coin. A 2007 monometallic £2 was verified by The Royal Mint and in the email confirming the mis-strike it was mentioned that they had only seen 4-5 similar coins before. This rare striking error is highly sought after and coins have achieved extraordinary prices in private sales and auctions. Foreign Planchet Finally, figure 5 shows a £2 design struck on the wrong planchet – a blank normally used to strike a different coin. As The Royal Mint strikes a huge quantity of coins for different denominations and even different countries, blanks can sometimes end up in the wrong striking chamber, creating a wrong or foreign planchet error. This is actually down to human error rather than a mis-strike and the coins would normally be picked out during quality control, however some have been spotted in circulation, not only on the £2 coin, but on various different denominations across UK coins and world wide. One of the most famous examples in the UK is the silver 2p – a 2p coin struck on to a 10p blank which sold for 67,580 times its face value at auction. So how much is my ‘error’ coin worth? These mis-strikes and errors certainly make for interesting collecting and the rarer variations, such as monometallic £2 coins could certainly sell for over face value. In fact, one such monometallic mis-strike found on a 2007 Technology £2 is estimated to be worth over £1,000! Ultimately, as with all coins, it’s all down to how much an individual collector is willing to pay to add that coin to their collection. If you’ve found a £2 coin with a mis-strike, it’s certainly worth having it verified and authenticated by The Royal Mint, who will supply a letter detailing their findings. So have you found any interesting variations on your bimetallic £2 coins? Let us know in the comments below! With thanks to Scott Wren from Coin News. Posted in 2 pound coins, Blog Home, Coin Info, General info and tagged Coin, Coin Collecting, Coin collection, Coin Collector, Error, Error Coin, mis-strike, numismatics, Rare, Rare coin, striking error, Two Pound, Two Pound Coin Why you should be collecting £2 coins By Rachel Hooper \| April 8, 2019 \| 42 With some truly fantastic releases recently, the UK has fallen head over heels for the 50p, with many collectors focusing on hunting down these seven sided gems for their collection. But whilst collectors are busy scouring their change to find the latest and greatest 50p releases, the £2 coin, it seems, has taken a bit of a back seat… So why should you be collecting £2 coins? In this blog, we’ll take a look at which rare coins should take pride of place in your collection, which potential error coins might be out there and we’ll also share with you our top three £2 coins to look out for. Rare and Error Coins With over 37 different UK £2 coin designs in circulation, it’s worth paying attention to the £2 coins in your change, as you never know when you might come across something extra special… 2002 Commonwealth Games NI £2 The UK’s rarest £2 in circulation The 2002 Commonwealth Games England £2 Coin is officially the most scarce £2 coin in the UK, ranking as 100 on our Scarcity Index. Four coins were released in 2002 to celebrate the Commonwealth Games and at first glance, you might struggle to spot the difference between them. They all feature the same running athlete trailing a banner behind. But each has a different cameo, representing each of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. The fact that this coin is so hard to spot and has such a low mintage of just 485,500 means that the Commonwealth Games NI £2 is the holy grail of £2 coin collections. 2015 Britannia £2 Antony Dufort’s modern interpretation of Britannia. It wasn’t until 2016, when The Mint released the mintage figures for the 2015 coins, that collectors realised just how special the new definitive £2 coin was. Only 650,000 of the 2015 date Britannia £2 coins had been stuck for circulation, making it one of the most scarce UK £2 coins ever issued! So scarce in fact that there were fewer of this coin than the England and the Scotland coins from the famous 2002 Commonwealth Games series. This makes the 2015 Britannia £2 joint third scarcest £2 coin in circulation, alongside the Navy £2. Inverted Effigy Britannia £2 First discovered by a Change Checker, and later confirmed as a genuine error by The Royal Mint, this unusual strike appears on a handful of the 2015 Britannia £2 Coins. The Royal Mint has accounted for the seemingly impossible misalignment of the Queen’s effigy as “almost certainly the result of one of the dies working loose and rotating during the striking process”. The result is that the Queen’s head is offset by around 150 degrees compared to the Britannia design on the reverse of the coin. We analysed 5,000 circulation Britannia £2 coins and our results suggested that the Inverted Effigy may have affected as few as 1 in 200 of the coins struck – in other words around just 3,250 coins. 2015 Navy with Flag We already know the 2015 Navy is one of the rarest £2 coins with just 650,000 struck for circulation, however Change Checkers have speculated whether there are two different design variations… The original Navy £2 design (left) shows the coin without any markings on the top right of the mast, but the coin on the right looks like it has a flying flag. The Royal Mint strike up to 5 billion coins a year and from time to time cracks on the die cause pools of metal to form on the coin whilst striking. It just so happens that this bit of metal has caused the markings on these coins to look like a flying flag on the ship – fuelling speculation that two different variations were struck. Whilst it doesn’t add any extra value to the coin, it’s certainly one to look out for and makes for interesting collecting. 2005 ‘Pemember, Pemember’ Gunpowder Plot £2 The edge inscription of the Gunpowder Plot £2 appears to be spelt incorrectly The 2005 Gunpowder Plot £2 commemorates the 400th anniversary of Guy Fawkes’ failed assassination attempt on King James I, but the coin is more familiar to collectors for having a spelling mistake in the edge inscription. The timeless quote “Remember, remember the fifth of November” has been found with various combinations of Pemember, Pemembep, Novemebep and so on. The common factor here is the ‘R’ which appears as a ‘P’. Sadly for collectors this is apparently not a striking error. The explanation from the Royal Mint is that the down-stroke of the R coincides with the milling around the edge, and as the coin has worn over time, the letter has become less defined. This categorical statement from the Mint means that any mark-up in price for a supposed ‘error’ is completely unjustified, and although it makes the coin more interesting, it is not the mistake which it is often perceived to be. 1997 Maklouf ‘Queen with a Necklace’ £2 The Maklouf ‘Necklace’ £2 was only issued in 1997 The ‘Queen with a Necklace’ £2 has an enduring legacy in the collecting world. The very first bi-metallic £2 coins were issued in 1997, just prior to the Queen’s portrait change in 1998. This meant that the older portrait by Raphael Maklouf was only used for one year: 1997. His version featured Queen Elizabeth II wearing a necklace, which is how the nickname was derived. When the portrait change was announced, the new £2 coins were snapped up by collectors believing them to be a future rarity. As it turned out, a mintage of nearly 14 million means the ‘Queen with a Necklace’ £2 is not one of the rarest coins in circulation. Nevertheless, with only one year of issue, it still holds an undeniable interest for collectors. 2007 Abolition of Slavery £2 There is a misconception that there were two types of the Abolition of Slavery £2 coin struck for circulation. It is true that two versions of the coins exist – one has a textured finish whereas the other has a smooth finish and features the artist, David Gentleman’s initials (circled). The key difference is that only the textured version was struck for circulation, and if you find one of the smoother types in your change, you have actually found a coin which has been taken out of a presentation pack. This makes it considerably rarer than the circulating version, so it is worth keeping rather than spending! The Top Three £2 Coins to Collect When it comes to collecting, £2 coins are some of our favourites to look out for, but out of the rare and wonderful coins mentioned above, here are our top three £2 coins to collect. 1) It’s no surprise that the UK’s scarcest £2 coin in circulation should come in first place, but you’ll not only have to be very lucky to come across one, you’ll also have to be eagle eyed to spot the correct flag for the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland £2 coin. 2) Coming in close second is the third scarcest £2 coin, but can you challenge yourself to see if you can find one with the ‘flag’ variation as mentioned above? 3) And as our third placed coin, the 2015 Britannia actually sits in joint third place as the UK’s scarcest £2 in circulation and our challenge to you is to try and find the inverted effigy of this coin too! Check out how we got on with our own £2 coin hunt and all the fantastic designs we were able to find in a £500 bank bag: The £2 coins that haven’t entered circulation… You may have noticed a lack of 2017 coins in your change, as to date The Royal Mint haven’t confirmed if they will enter circulation. This all depends on demand for specific denominations at the time as UK Banks and Post Offices may not request every denomination every year if there is already sufficient coin in circulation. Based on The Royal Mint’s figures, we do know that no 2017 Britannia coins were struck for circulation. But there have been 13 other coins designs issued since 2017 that we are yet to find in our change, including: WW1 Aviation RAF Badge RAF Spitfire RAF Vulcan RAF Sea King RAF Lightning D-Day Landings All of these coins are available to purchase in Brilliant Uncirculated quality here, but we will of course be the first to update you as soon as we have more information on their potential release. A Treasure Hunt It can be quite a challenge tracking down every single £2 coin for a complete collection. Remember, if you’re struggling to find those last few coins in your change, you can source them online, in auctions, on Facebook coin groups and of course by swapping with like-minded collectors on our web app. Posted in 2 pound coins, Blog Home and tagged Britannia, Commonwealth Games, Error Coin, Rare coin, rare two pound, Two Pound, Two Pound Coin, two pound coin collecting	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2244
__label__wiki	0.880481	0.880481	Brian Whelan National Action’s Zack Davies guilty of attempted murder A young neo-Nazi extremist who was radicalised online is found guilty of attempted murder at a court in North Wales. Zack Davies tried to decapitate a man because he was Asian. Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party prepare for power As the popularity of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz wanes, the country’s far-right Jobbik party say they will clean up their image and prepare for power. Migrants beaten up by lorry drivers in Calais Shocking footage obtained by Channel 4 News appears to show violence in the French port as migrants are beaten up by truck drivers in front of a patrolling security guard. Harmondsworth detainees launch hunger strike Detainees inside Britain’s largest immigration removal centre say they have launched a hunger strike after a weekend of protests against conditions inside the complex. London jihadi Abu Rumaysah poses with gun and newborn baby The British jihadi Abu Rumaysah, who skipped bail while facing terror charges and allegedly fled to the Islamic State, has posted an image online posing with a baby and an automatic rifle. Taksim to Kobani: Turkish anarchists defy Syrian border Turkish anarchists, who made headlines around the world during the battle for Taksim Square, have decamped to the besieged Kurdish town of Kobani to support the fight against the Islamic State. Kurdish spring: what are the PKK fighting for? The PKK could play a key role in the battle against Islamic State, but their roots as Marxist guerrillas leaves the west wary. Channel 4 News looks at how the group is pursuing a Kurdish Spring. Detainees paid pin money to paint, clean and serve food Detainees at immigration detention centres across the UK are working for as little as £1 an hour, carrying out work that could potentially save private contractors millions of pounds each year. The British Muslims who want to live under the Islamic State Radical Muslims are demanding the security services allow them to leave Britain to live under Sharia law in parts of Syria and Iraq controlled by the Islamic State, so why can’t they leave? Garth Brooks and Orange Order in Irish crises Twin crises are playing out either side of the Irish border: one of identity the other credibility. Brian Whelan looks at how Garth Brooks and the Orange Order could bring the island to a standstill. Britain First: inside the extremist group targeting mosques In east London a small group of religious hardliners is intent on dividing society and creating conflict. We look inside the Britain First patrols that are directly provoking the Muslim community. Ireland shock over 800 babies ‘in septic tank’ Ireland has been rocked this week as another horrific scandal linked to the Catholic church emerges in Galway, where a mass grave with the bodies of 800 children was uncovered. Can the Greens keep their principles and wield power? Britain’s Greens want to present themselves as a radical alternative in the local and European elections, but in Ireland and Germany, Green party commitments to core principles appear to be lacking. Exposed: far-right veteran seeking London multicultural vote A political party with links to the BNP and National Front is running in the European elections on a multicultural slate with Tamil, Sikh and Kurdish candidates, Channel 4 News can reveal. March for England: Brighton braced for nationalist protest A £500,000 police operation is planned in Brighton on Sunday to stop clashes between a nationalist march and local anti-fascists. Channel 4 News tracks the rise of the annual “March for England”.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2245
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__label__wiki	0.651528	0.651528	Home News DTU students get access to LEO Pharma’s ‘engine room’ Home News DTU students get access to LEO Pharma... DTU students get access to LEO Pharma’s ‘engine room’ Tuesday 24 Apr 18 by Janwium Mads Hartvig Clausen email: mhc@kemi.dtu.dk Trine Juul Wengel LEO Pharma A/S email: tewdk@leo-pharma.com About LEO Pharma Open Innovation Pharma Open Innovation offers a set-up for exploring drug research with external partners such as biotech companies, start-ups and academic drug research institutions. The Open Innovation platform provides the opportunity to test whether a compound has the potential to treat dermatological diseases. The initiative enables any scientist to submit compounds for testing using the extensive research tools at LEO Pharma’s laboratories. A key principle for all Open Innovation partnerships is that the external partner retains all rights to the molecule and owns all generated data. If the results look promising, LEO Pharma will investigate the potential for a scientific collaboration or business partnership. Since the launch of LEO Pharma Open Innovation in 2015, more than 500 molecules have been tested in collaboration with more than 40 partners. Partnership between DTU Chemistry and LEO Pharma will give students the opportunity to experience how a global pharmaceutical company works with innovation and research The partnership includes workshops, special training sessions and project assignments, and as part of the program the students will get the opportunity to work directly with innovation and research in several ways: they will be working on their own projects in DTU Skylab’s laboratories, and they will get a unique opportunity to work on an ongoing research project with LEO Pharma. DTU Skylab is an innovation hub, a so-called ‘maker space’ which facilitates innovation among all students at DTU. ”This is an extraordinary opportunity for DTU Chemistry students! They get to directly interact with a leading pharmaceutical company during their studies and learn from LEO Pharma’s knowhow. LEO Pharma is offering students various ways to interact with their Open Innovation initiative, which is very exciting,” says Professor Mads Hartvig Clausen, responsible for DTU Chemistry´s part of the partnership. LEO Pharma Open Innovation operates with the philosophy that the best research results are achieved with an open approach to innovation and collaboration. In practice, this means that LEO Pharma Open Innovation offers any scientist who has developed a molecule, which may have potential within treatment of skin diseases, access to having the compound testes at LEO Pharma’s laboratories, with no strings attached. The transparent approach also forms the foundation for LEO Pharma’s partnership with DTU Chemistry: all research data from the course and input from discussions will be available to the students, and LEO Pharma has waived all intellectual property rights relating to the partnership. At the same time, LEO Pharma is ready to discuss potential collaboration, should the students’ work result in new discoveries during the program. “Our overall objective with the partnership with DTU Chemistry is to reduce the distance between students and our industry, and in that way help develop the students into even better scientists in the longer term. By sharing what we call our ‘patient science’, we provide the students with unique insights into how we transform our knowledge about patients’ needs into science in our laboratories,” says Niclas Nilsson, Head of LEO Pharma Open Innovation. The students will be invited into LEO Pharma’s engine room: they will be working together with the company’s researchers and test theory from their studies in practice. Students will be working on a current LEO Pharma research project aiming at finding new anti-inflammatory molecules for treatment of eczema. Moreover, they will – with help from DTU Skylab – among other get the opportunity to design and test new molecules on their own. “The way ideas are generated and new medicines are developed is undergoing dramatic changes in these years. Breaking down traditional barriers between public and private enterprises is a big part of that revolution. DTU Chemistry is proud to work hand-in-hand with LEO Pharma to educate the next generation of chemical engineers, who will be trained to work in new and innovative ways,” says Mads Hartvig Clausen. ”We hope that our partnership with DTU will put LEO Pharma on the map for students, so that they think of us when they have completed their studies and are looking at potential employers. In that way, you can say that we regard the partnership with DTU as an investment in the scientists of the future,” says Niclas Nilsson. “We look greatly forward to bringing the open innovation pharmaceutical mindset to the students at DTU Chemistry and to working together with LEO Pharma Open Innovation,” says Workshop Manager Rasmus Barfod from DTU Skylab. 13 March 2018 Life science research at DTU 13 July 2016 Waste product becomes bio-plastic 10 July 2015 Important Drug Discovery Tool 29 April 2014 New Center is Raising the Bar https://www.cee.elektro.dtu.dk/news/nyhed?id=663A2FD1-8175-4F0C-B4ED-FB03805E5FC1&utm_device=web&utm_source=RelatedNews&utm_campaign=Laes-DTU-Kemis-aarsrapport	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2255
__label__cc	0.647371	0.352629	SETI in the Infrared by Paul Gilster on November 6, 2018 One of the problems with optical SETI is interstellar extinction, the absorption and scattering of electromagnetic radiation. Extinction can play havoc with astronomical observations coping with gas and dust between the stars. The NIROSETI project (Near-Infrared Optical SETI) run by Shelley Wright (UC-San Diego) and team is a way around this problem. The NIROSETI instrument works at near-infrared wavelengths (1000 – 3500 nm), where extinction is far less of a problem. Consider infrared a ‘window’ through dust that would otherwise obscure the view, an advantage of particular interest for studies in the galactic plane. Would an extraterrestrial civilization hoping to communicate with us choose infrared as the wavelength of choice? We can’t know, but considering its advantages, NIROSETI’s instrument, mounted on the Nickel 1-m telescope at Lick Observatory, is helping us gain coverage in this otherwise neglected (for SETI purposes) band. I had the chance to talk to Dr. Wright at one of the Breakthrough Discuss meetings in Palo Alto, where she made a fine presentation on the subject. Since then my curiosity about infrared SETI has remained high. Meanwhile, at MIT… Then this morning I came across graduate student James Clark, who has just published a paper on interstellar beacons in the infrared in the Astrophysical Journal. Working at MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Clark is not affiliated with NIROSETI. He’s wondering what it would take to punch a signal through to another star, and concludes that a large infrared laser and a telescope through which to focus it would be the tools of choice. The goal: An infrared signal at least 10 times greater than the Sun’s natural infrared emissions, one that would stand out in any routine astronomical observation of our star and demand further study. Clark believes that a 2-megawatt laser working in conjunction with a 30-meter telescope would produce a signal easily detectable at Proxima Centauri b, while a 1-megawatt laser working through a 45-meter telescope would produce a clear signal at TRAPPIST-1. But nearby stars are just the beginning, for in Clark’s view, either of these setups would produce a signal that could be detected up to 20,000 light years away, almost to galactic center. All of this may remind you of Philip Lubin’s work, recently described here, on laser propulsion. Depending on the system in play, one of Lubin’s DE-STAR 4 beams would be observed as the brightest star in the sky from 1000 light years away (see Trillion Planet Survey Targets M-31 for more on this). The NIROSETI website makes the same observation about laser visibility: The most powerful laser beams ever created (e.g. LFEX) can produce optical pulses with 2 petawatts (2.1015W) peak power for an incredibly short duration, approximately one picosecond. Such lasers would outshine our sun by several order of magnitudes if seen by a distant receiver. It can be shown that strong pulsed signals at nanosecond (or faster) intervals can be distinguishable from any known astrophysical sources. Image: An MIT study proposes that laser technology on Earth could emit a beacon strong enough to attract attention from as far as 20,000 light years away. Credit: MIT. The kind of system Clarke is talking about is not beyond our capabilities even now: “This would be a challenging project but not an impossible one,” Clark says. “The kinds of lasers and telescopes that are being built today can produce a detectable signal, so that an astronomer could take one look at our star and immediately see something unusual about its spectrum. I don’t know if intelligent creatures around the sun would be their first guess, but it would certainly attract further attention.” In terms of current capabilities, we can think about Clark’s 30-meter telescope in relation to plans for telescopes as huge as the 39-meter European Extremely Large Telescope, now under construction in Chile, or the likewise emerging 24-meter Giant Magellan Telescope. How and where to build such a laser is the same sort of issue now being analyzed by Breakthrough Starshot, which conceptualizes a series of small lightsail missions to nearby stars using laser beaming. Caveats include safety issues for both humans and spacecraft equipment. Clark suggests the far side of the Moon would be the ideal place for such an installation. With METI (Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence) continuing to be controversial, to say the least, whether or not we would ever choose to build an infrared laser as an interstellar beacon is up for question. But Clark’s analysis takes in the question of whether today’s technologies could detect such a signal if a civilization elsewhere put it into play and tried to communicate with us. As we’ve seen in other discussions of interstellar beacons, detection is highly problematic. “With current survey methods and instruments, it is unlikely that we would actually be lucky enough to image a beacon flash, assuming that extraterrestrials exist and are making them,” Clark says. “However, as the infrared spectra of exoplanets are studied for traces of gases that indicate the viability of life, and as full-sky surveys attain greater coverage and become more rapid, we can be more certain that, if E.T. is phoning, we will detect it.” We don’t know whether E.T. does astronomical surveys, but we know we do, and we are rapidly moving toward the study of small, rocky exoplanets through the spectra of their atmospheres. Thus Clark’s paper could be seen as a reminder to astronomers that an unusual signal could lurk within their infrared data, one that we should at least be aware of and prepared to analyze. A conversation between nearby stars at a data rate of a few hundred bits per second could eventually result. The paper is Clark, “Optical Detection of Lasers with Near-term Technology at Interstellar Distances,” Astronomical Journal Vol. 867, No. 2 (5 November 2018). Abstract. Robin Datta November 6, 2018, 15:18 With efforts to overcome the obstacle of space, one may try to reduce the obstacles of time such as the dependence on random fortune for the detection of time-constrained signals. If signals are to be used, their chances may be improved by being continuous or repetitive. Charley November 6, 2018, 16:46 They have a laser that is capable of firing 2000 joules in a trillionth of a second. A trillionth of a second! While I don’t know for how long this laser can’t sustain its firing, a civilization on the lookout would just have to be lucky to catch this momentary burst of energy to think: something is funny here, let’s investigate-this seems to be at best somewhat remote as a Beacon. ljk November 7, 2018, 10:05 What are the odds that Oumuamua came through our Sol system when we were just ready enough to detect it, if not actually fly out to it (though we could – and should)? What are the odds that in a tiny slice of sky Kepler happened to find Tabby’s Star, an object we had never seen before, or at least recognized as unusual by our astronomical standards? So while the changes of an ETI being able to detect our laser “blips” may be small, they need not be impossible. Especially if we are aiming them at the more populated parts of our galaxy. Plus this along with the fact that a species needs a certain level of advancement to even be able to detect them can act as a filter. Harry R Ray November 7, 2018, 10:35 “The most powerful laser beams ever created…can produce optical pulses with 2 petawatts…peak power for an incredibly short duration, approximately one picosecond.” These are EXACTLY the pulse durations Borra and Trottier claimed to have detected in 234 stars. Breakthrough Initiatives promised a re-examination of these stars a couple of years ago with DIFFERENT equipment than that used by Borra and Trottier to eliminate any POSSIBLE calibration issues in the equipment Borra and Trottier used. So far, the results of this follow-up have NOT been published. Are they ON to something? OSETI looks only for one billionth of a second(nanosecond)pulses. Have they been missing out all these years? This is pure speculation, but perhaps a nanosecond is the THRESHOLD upon which messages/data can be transmitted. Is Breakthrough Listen on to something? Or are they withholding and/or suppressing this information because it does not fit into their idea/plans for SETI? This has happened before with SETI going back to its earliest days, especially when a few self-appointed authorities on the subject pushed their concepts to the forefront at the expense of other ideas. Just take a look at the history of Optical SETI, which came out almost at the same time as Radio SETI, only to be sequestered away until the 1990s because the radio astronomers in charge literally thought because humans did not have the proper laser technology at the time that it would not do any good to search for ETI with laser/infrared communications! Even though lasers can be more easily detected than radio and carry a lot more data. SETI has been give the short end of the stick since its beginnings for a number of reasons. And while collective human minds are a bit more open than they used to be, I am concerned that Breakthrough Listen is just the latest version of yet another self-appointed SETI committee that will dictate how SETI (and METI) should operate, just as Radio SETI dominated the scene for decades. Yes it is nice they gave money to cash-starved SETI efforts, but since they also hold the purse strings, they can just as easily cut them off or direct the efforts and findings in any direction they want. I would like to see more professional astronomers and scientists having their say in the matter, before we end up with another 30 years of one-way SETI and a peer-banned METI. Here’s my take on this: Using the APF(i.e. NOT SDSS)they DUPLICATED the Borra/Trottier results, but are now working on the proper INTERPRETATION! The only three things which could CAUSE the anomalities in the Borra/Trottier data are; ONE: Calibration issues with SDSS, which is what ALL of the scientific community ASSUMED to be cause. TWO: A NATURAL process happening within the 234 stars which produces a result ANALOGOUS to picosecond laser pulses. Picosecind laser pulses(and you know what THAT means). As with ANY SETI claim, all other avenues of of persuit must take place before the claim is made public, so they are making a furious attempt ELIMINATE TWO before they can ACCEPT THREE!!!!!! Keep in mind, there is absolutely no reason for them to withhold a PROVEN claim, since this is the PURPOSE of the organization! ljk November 12, 2018, 10:30 Perhaps it is not a deliberate withholding so much as Breakthrough Listen is expecting certain methods in a particular way by ETI. This has been the pattern for most of our modern SETI era, despite the occasional lip service to non-radio means of signaling. Just look at how long it took mainstream SETI to accept optical transmissions and then they tried to rewrite their history to make it look like they had accepted it all along! R. Singh November 15, 2018, 3:00 This sounds similar to the WOW signal and other FRBs detected so far (Yes, I know these signals have not been in the IR spectrum) … It might be worth exploring the IR spectrum for such signals. Alex Tolley November 6, 2018, 17:06 While Clark talks about detection up to 20k ly away, there seems no possible way this makes any sense when he later talks about communication. A civ near the galactic center has no way to know what the target star systems should be, other than “habitable”. Sending a signal to us might result in our civilization appearing and disappearing while the beam is in transit, and even that may be unlikely given the distribution of civs in space and time. If the beam is to be set so the width encompasses the planets in the HZ of a star, then clearly the further the beam is targeted, the larger the number of possible targets, and therefore the lower the frequency of repeats. [ for a 1 ms pulse, sent to 1 bn stars, repeats happen every 11 days. If the pulse was 1 s, the repeat would be every 31 years.] For a small target radius, the repeat rate can be higher, ideally looking unnatural such as a short prime number series of gap length between pulses. However, for small volumes of space and few target stars, why the need for IR at all? Why not use lasers in the visible spectrum that could be detected more easily? So while extending the frequency range of SETI searches might be useful, I get the impression that this paper isn’t well thought through logically. I would like to read a better justification for IR, and why NIR rather FIR, compared to radio or optical signaling. Robin Datta November 7, 2018, 3:28 A civilization emerging in proximity to the galactic center will likely be in a milieu of radiation and gravitation quite unlike the comparitive placidity of our neighborhood in a galactic spiral arm. Could they perhaps think that their biology, an adaptation for the threshold of the galactic inferno, may be the standard to judge habitability of beam targets elsewhere? DCM November 6, 2018, 17:36 Nightlights attract bugs, then spiders. Antonio November 6, 2018, 18:32 “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ― Plato Paolo November 13, 2018, 2:58 Yes, yes, but the outstanding Plato had no idea of the effects of prolonged exposure to high frequency radiation… Let alone all the rest… Since you are more of a man than all of the rest of us, please place YOUR child in front of a gamma ray source. Michael Fidler November 6, 2018, 20:27 Well, we just put a giant bug zapper around the earth. But we only have 40,000 years to build it! Or we could just use Space X’s broadband laser satellite constellation to fry them… In Bangladesh, where I spent much of my childhood, they attract geckoes. I am guessing you view spiders as automatically bad things, just because and especially because they do not look like humans and tend to creep out most of those primates. What shall we do if most ETI look and act like spiders, plus now they have starships. The more I see, the more I see that many if not most humans are not ready for what is really out there. That includes even if there are no other living beings. AlexT November 8, 2018, 7:46 It seams to be Cargo cult among SETI/METI supporters. This cult dictate next postulate – there is , somewhere , nice and very advanced up to gods-level ETI , that impatiently waiting (and sending) signal from (to) us, when those superETI will detect our signal , they definitely and immediately will come to the Earth and will teach us, heal us , “save us from us”, etc… us. The problem is – we are making some doubtful deeds today, but only our decendants will be responsible for our deeds and they could change nothing… Do not lump everyone in the same SETI/METI basket. That reeks of stereotyping bordering on a form of racism. AlexT November 8, 2018, 15:50 Sorry, but I cannot understand and accept the connection that you make between anti-SETI/METI position to racism… unpleasant. Stereotyping is the gateway to racism. Sorry, I am sure you are totally wrong in this statemen. I do not want to begin any “Holy wars” here. L Hunter November 6, 2018, 18:30 “I don’t know if intelligent creatures around the sun would be their first guess, but it would certainly attract further attention.” This is the real difficult part, not only sending a signal but making sure that signal is can be interpreted as coming from an Intelligence. That’s the easy part. It’s not difficult to make a signal that doesn’t look natural. We must be careful about such statements. The Canals of Mars were thought to be artificial because they went in such straight lines. Far more recently, an iceberg was found in Antarctica that looked like a deliberately formed rectangle. https://www.universetoday.com/140460/that-rectangular-iceberg-took-a-long-hazardous-journey/ Over the years I have become less and less interested in the SETI efforts and research, given that there is no real intent to communicate. There is. It is called METI. It has just had a harder and longer river to row for various reasons. I know METI. That’s why I said that. METI is practically banned now and it doesn’t seem things will change anytime soon. On the contrary, it seems they are getting worse. No one is banning METI, particularly because it is not operated by any kind of formal organization – at least at present. There are no actual laws, international or otherwise, against it. Sure there are scientific communities who protest it and others who also voice their negative opinions, but they are not authorities with any kind of actual legal power behind them. Breakthrough Listen may not be doing any METI themselves, but that is their issue. They also have no authority over anyone else on this planet who does want to conduct METI. Antonio November 8, 2018, 3:47 I didn’t mean literally banned, that’s why I said “practically banned”. It’s more like PC harassment. Right. Just note there are people who would love to ban METI outright. You do not even have to search far for this: Just do a search for METI in this blog and read their comment threads. Paolo November 7, 2018, 1:49 I think that the whole world population should express their consent prior to such an enterprise. They should be made aware that the weapon array currently at our disposal is inadequate to actually pose a threat to “malevolent” intruders. Moreover, since the future inhabitants of our planet can’t convey us their opinion, the whole concept of affirming our presence out there is basically flawed. You know that suggestion is entirely unrealistic and will therefore negate all METI attempts. Thankfully the very nature of humanity that keeps it so tribal will also ensure that some efforts to communicate with the galaxy have and will happen regardless. …communicate with the galaxy… It is impossible, it is false, it is standard “fairy tails” for PR. False PR It is only way tо justify SETI efforts. In reality communication “with the galaxy” is impossible (with our current technology), It is true that SETI activists prefer to hide from public. It like the next (SETI’s) fairy tails – “negative SETI result it is also good scientific result”, activists do not clarify to public, that negative result – is impossible case for modern SETI approach. What is most probable METI result – it is disclose our location to someone that we cannot even know their intentions, we can make this mistake “today”, but “tomorrow” our descendants will have problems from cosequences of our deeds. I find it amusing that while you think all SETI and METI efforts are fruitless endeavors, and imply that there are no aliens in the Cosmos, you worry about a collection of hypothetical ETI who may or may not detect these signals just the same and become a threat to us somewhere in an undetermined future time. I am sure you already know that Earth life, both intelligent and otherwise, is already detectable from great distances by advanced ETI without humanity having to do anything deliberate here. And humans in the form of our military and radio astronomers have also been letting the galaxy know that we exist via their powerful missile and NEO radar “pings”. Sure, they are random, but we have been doing it for decades and their signals stand out against the galactic background noise. Even though they contain no data, they do let anyone smart enough know that someone with at least some technology resides on Earth, or did once depending upon when they receive the signals. We also have to wonder how motivated an ETI would be send starships all the way to Earth and what exactly would motivate them to do this, in particular for any perceived hostile intent. A lot of effort and resources to encounter someone so far across the stars. If they want mineral resources there are probably a lot of planetoid and comets belts much closer to home. Food and/or slaves? Again, a lot of work for something that has little payoff. Galactic competition? Maybe, but there are 400 billion star systems to choose from. They cannot all be inhabited. If I am going to worry about something, it makes more sense to worry about the very real and living humans occupying Earth now who have very malevolent intents against all organisms here, either deliberately or through neglect. But then again, hypothetical aliens have always made convenient scapegoats. I will try shortly. …you think all SETI and METI efforts are fruitless… Your mistake No.1. I think SETI effort are really fuitless, when METI are dangerous to humanity, because can bring unexpected problem in the future to our descendants. …imply that there are no aliens in the Cosmos… I suppose there should be ETI in our universe, as sequence my opinion relatively METI efforts. In same time I ready to accept the fact that we are alone, in this case METI still remain serious problem, because dreaming about “contact” METI activist going to use instruments that are in reality – dangerous weapon, I am sure also that METI ideology can be used for noncontrolled laser weapon development, it seams that we live in the period of hybrid wars … you … know that Earth life… is already detectable from great distances by advanced ETI Your mistake No.3 At first you are writing about issue like you already found ETI and know very well what they are doing right now :-) Second, personally my, do not know nothing about this fact (i.e. ETI detected us ;-) And accounting results of our SETI efforts, I can suppose that mysterious ETI has exactly same result :-) There is hope that ETI scientists are more clever than we are – and prefer not to spend their resources for fruitless SETI… Third – you are somehow exaggerating the Earth visibility in same time when talking about METI , required power somehow grows to the value that make METI instruments undistinguished from weapon. So why do you so need METI? …We also have to wonder how motivated an ETI… Yes, we can wander a lot – in Sci-Fi novels, I enjoy reading this literature. Meanwhile we did not found any ETI, only the Earth habitants – and it will be the bad news for us if ETI are behaving like we are. …If I am going to worry … about … real and living humans occupying Earth … In same time you are ready to provide weapon class instruments to the people who can tell fair tails about METI… At last I now know what it is like to encounter a highly advanced mind with such relentless logic! It is both awesome and humbling. As a result, no more shall I hold out hope for SETI having even a ghost of chance of detecting other intelligences in the Cosmos. And as for METI, if only I could pull back all those radio transmissions sent into the void but especially the Pioneer and Voyager probes, where I could toss their pitiful efforts into the dustbin of ignominy and history, where they belong! What fools we were to think that such tiny, shiny artifacts might even be found and convey any sort of information about humanity to the superior minds of the galaxy! I shall also dash against the rocks my clearly now fantasies of renting a radio telescope to broadcast all the music of J. S. Bach all the time into the Milky Way, just to show any ETI with organs that can detect and interpret sound that we mere primates do have some cultural value of a sort. I can also forget that plan to equip a deep space probe with multiple copies of those Golden Plaques and Records, where (upon being launched into the void courtesy of a ride on one of Elon Musk’s rockets) it would use a spring-loaded catapult to randomly shoot those metal messages of “science” into the blackness, even though it is clear now that such actions rival John Paul Sartre in his notions of existential absurdity. I will then return to my humble abode and burn all my SETI and METI materials, realizing at last that the only true wisdom lies among my fellow humans occupying the third rock from Sol, and that any aliens out there either do not exist or are so far away in time and space that they may as well not matter so far as humanity is concerned. Let us focus instead on all the wonders of human society, for truly they are the final word on reality. All else is some form of illusion. “Nothing was your own except the few cubic centimetres inside your skull.” ― George Orwell, 1984 AlexT November 10, 2018, 4:34 In connection to G.Orwell’s quote, I have to admit that mind washing methdology is frequently used by some pop-science activists to advertise SETI (underscore METI) efforts. Properly composed advertising compain brings money. People who know how to earn money – are not fools. Gary Wilson November 7, 2018, 13:36 I think it’s a terrific idea to look for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence in the form of short duration laser pulses in the data sets we already have. As for choosing a wavelength, power output and pulse duration at which to transmit our own signals that is a much more difficult question. Especially when we have a whole galaxy as our potential target set. Surely we won’t be spending colossal amounts of money on such an endeavor with no information as to where to aim? I’m a pragmatist as far as this goes. Look for signs of life nearby (and further out if possible) and then sort through the possibilities of intelligence. Thomas R Mazanec November 7, 2018, 15:16 Analog Magazine had a science fact article a few years back suggesting 10,700 Angstrom neodymium lasers for SETI/CETI. With our present knowledges and technology , interstellar Communication is impossible for the distances longer than thens light years. And I do not talk about possibility to decode distant message with massage exchange rate that has so long duration (thens years for one direction message delivery). As sequence idea to send message to nowhere and adressed to none does not have any excuse. May be Fermy paradox – is not paradox at all, none of highly developped civilisation send messages simply because it is very bad and not clever idea, only those civilization who understood this fact have a chance to get “long civilization life span” , those civilzations-loosers that decide to wast energy to send message to every directions without realizing who will be an end receiver of this message – vanishing very quickly, so their period of METI activity is very short… i.e. undetectable. What are you so worried about? No one in SETI or METI is taking your money, as the vast majority of efforts are now privately funded and their history has been a long one of very limited budgets as it is. If a bunch of individuals want to test the waters, even if their instruments are primitive, who are you or anyone else to say that they cannot? It is their money and time, not yours. If they want to do what you clearly think is shouting into the abyss, that is their business. The day individual thoughts and actions which clearly harm no one become illegal and controlled by outside authorities is the day we are going to have to worry about a lot more than hypothetical alien intentions. Humans worry about beings that may or may not exist, when it is their own species potential for vice and destruction they should be wary of first and foremost. What are you so worried about? No one in SETI or METI is taking your money At first SETI and METI case is significantly different. If we are talking about SETI – I can accept with almost every your word (in this comment), with only one exclusion – SETI gets some funds from tax payers, but IMO – it should exists only on absolutely private money. METI is very different case, it can plague lives of our descendants or even stop our civilization. In addition if we will get deep in the information from discussed article, the laser that is supposed to be used for cosmic message delivery – in reality is very dangerous weapon, so there is no need to find evil ETI to use it against humanity – homo sapience can do that “perfectly” (by the way same notes in connection to Breakthrough Starshot). IMO – any METI implementation in reality have to be absolutely banned on official international level. Additional problem that METI – is turn to be the real target of SETI activists… We can find proves here in the discussed article , article begins as “SETI in the Infrared” and finished as METI using High power IR laser… So the article title says SETI when it is really about METI. Why turn this into some kind of conspiracy just to suit your agenda against these subjects when there is none? I love how you not only stereotype SETI and METI supporters but now you think they are working as some kind of unified force on some hidden agenda. SETI and especially METI has never been unified and most of its practitioners are largely motivated only by expanding human knowledge. If anything I fault them for not often being imaginative enough or expanding beyond the radio spectrum. …Why turn this into some kind of conspiracy… There is not any conspiracy – in discussed article everything (SETI-METI connection) is clear and open :-) …METI … most of its practitioners are largely motivated only by expanding human knowledge… I suppose there is lot of places on our own planet where huge effort should be done to “expand human knowledge”. Do not think that advanced ETI (who able to get and decode our message) need and can use our knowledge… Review: Out There While astrobiology has become an increasingly mainstream science, it is still grappling with some of the central questions about the existence of life beyond Earth. Jeff Foust reviews a new book that takes a serious look at the field, without taking itself too seriously. http://thespacereview.com/article/3600/1 Present day only the Earth biology – is real science, do to fact we have not found any signs of ET life – no any astrobiology is possible , because “astrobiology” still do not have object for studying, i.e. remains Sci-Fi art, not science. Thank goodness you told me. Yes, we should not speculate on anything that isn’t sitting right in front of our faces, nor should we conduct experiments – thought or otherwise – if it is not permanently, solidly real. Till today I was sure that science studying only material (i.e. real existings) things (and laws that rule those things) and every non material object is area for exrasenses and religions. Thanks , you explained me that there is some “scientists” that invents and studying non material and non existings objects. As sequence I am sure that addition prefix ASTRO to respectful science – biology, can be explained by PR only, it about battle for sponsors grants (money), than real science. So until we find actual alien life, no scientist should even attempt to model life based on other (real) worlds? They should keep their thoughts to themselves, because that is how we progress, by peer pressured silence, right? Please tell that to the legit scientists who have and are doing such work just the same whose true colleagues do not seem to be bothered by their taking time and (relatively meager) funds to do so. Thank you for killing all the cosmic dragons and ghosts. Humanity is so much better for it, as one can tell by watching the news at any given time. Awaiting more PR, mind control, and conspiracy comments (not really). Scientist can model evrything they want. Fact – modern biology cannot model even our Earth’s life, so I do not believe they can model something different. In any case this model will have no any connection to prefix ASTRO. The present situation is next – everything published under nice titles “astrobiology” is hoax. I do not think that non use of problematic prefix “astro” automatically means stop of science modeling, exploration etc., it only mean return to the policy of true. How to Design an Interstellar Message for Extraterrestrials If you could say something to an alien, what would you say and how would you say it? By Seeker · Published On 11/11/2018· https://www.seeker.com/videos/space/if-you-could-send-a-message-to-aliens-what-would-you-say “In our next round of transmissions, we’re getting three types of messages ready. One will describe basic chemical principles, we’ll send the periodic table of elements. The second will describe the human body. The third message will go on to describe something about how we engage with one another, altruism. As we design a message for extraterrestrials, we need to ask what we and the extraterrestrials have in common. Well, we have in common the universe itself. So when we look around the universe and try to describe it, we start with what it’s made up of. Hydrogen and helium and carbon and oxygen and phosphorus and all these 200+ chemical elements. Well that’s something that scientists on another world will know about too.” Science with an ngVLA: SETI Searches for Evidence of Intelligent Life in the Galaxy Steve Croft (1), Andrew P. V. Siemion (1 and 2 and 3), James M. Cordes (4), Ian S. Morrison (5), Zsolt Paragi (6), Jill Tarter (3)) ( (1)UC Berkeley, (2)Radboud University, (3)SETI Institute, (4)Cornell University, (5)Curtin University, (6)JIVE) (Submitted on 15 Oct 2018 (v1), last revised 17 Oct 2018 (this version, v2)) Radio SETI experiments aim to test the hypothesis that extraterrestrial civilizations emit detectable signals from communication, propulsion, or other technologies. The unprecedented capabilities of next generation radio telescopes, including ngVLA, will allow us to probe hitherto unexplored regions of parameter space, thereby placing meaningful limits on the prevalence of technological civilizations in the Universe (or, if we are fortunate, making one of the most significant discoveries in the history of science). ngVLA provides critical capabilities in the 10 – 100 GHz range, and will be a valuable complement to SKA in the southern hemisphere, as well as surveying the sky at frequencies underexplored by previous SETI experiments. Comments: To be published in the ASP Monograph Series, “Science with a Next-Generation VLA”, ed. E. J. Murphy (ASP, San Francisco, CA). Corrected author list / affiliations; minor text edits Subjects: Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics (astro-ph.IM) Cite as: arXiv:1810.06568 [astro-ph.IM] (or arXiv:1810.06568v2 [astro-ph.IM] for this version) From: Steve Croft [view email] [v1] Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:00:02 UTC (38 KB) [v2] Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:48:01 UTC (38 KB) On the 44th anniversary of the Arecibo Message to Messier 13… New Arecibo Observatory Message Challenge Announced By Zenaida Kotala \| In 1974, the Arecibo Observatory made history by beaming the most powerful radio message into deep space ever made. The famous Arecibo Message was designed by the AO 74’s staff, led by Frank Drake, and with the help of the astronomer and famed science communicator Carl Sagan. It contained information about the human race and was intended to be our intergalactic calling card. “Our society and our technology have changed a lot since 1974,” says Francisco Cordova, the director of the NSF-funded Arecibo Observatory. “So, if we were assembling our message today, what would it say? What would it look like? What one would need to learn to be able to design the right updated message from the earthlings? Those are the questions we are posing to young people around the world through the New Arecibo Message – the global challenge.” The NSF-funded facility, which is home to the largest fully operational radar telescope on the planet, will launch its online competition later today on the 44th anniversary of the original Arecibo message. Check out the observatory’s website fafter 1 p.m. for details and today’s Google doodle for more information about the first message. Organizers are seeking innovative ideas from global collaborative efforts of inter-generation, diverse and international teams of students to inspire a new generation of space enthusiasts and define the New Arecibo Message. But this will be no simple task. In order to get started, teams of up to 10 students in grades kindergarten through college, must decode various clues that will be released online. Like a Chinese puzzle box, teams must learn about Space Sciences, break coded messages and solve brain-puzzles to qualify, get instructions, register and then submit their entries. Arecibo will post its first puzzle on its website and social media channels this afternoon (Nov. 16). This challenge gives teams nine months to complete their designs. A winner will be announced during the Arecibo Observatory Week activities planned for 2019, which includes the special celebration of the 45th anniversary of the original Arecibo Message. “We have quite a few surprises in store for participants and we will be sharing more details as the competition progresses,” Cordova says. “We can’t wait to see what our young people across the globe come up with.” https://today.ucf.edu/new-arecibo-observatory-message-challenge-announced/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/google-marks-44th-anniversary-of-arecibo-message-with-a-doodle/articleshow/66645695.cms Is There Anybody Out There… Keeping Track of the Weird Stuff We Send Into Space? A new catalogue attempts to figure out what we’re telling the rest of the universe about ourselves. by Sarah Laskow There are two main ways to send information out into space—as a transmission or by blasting up a physical object. Through both methods, humans have sent off all sorts of intriguing data about life on Earth. In 1995, for instance, the National Science Development Agency of Japan transmitted, among other images, one of an alien and an earthling holding hands, in the direction of the Libra constellation. We’ve sent a copy of War of the Worlds to Mars, and models of Lego figures (of the Greek gods Juno and Jupiter, as well as Galileo Galilei) to orbit the planet Jupiter. The sculptor Forrest Myers reported that he sent, without permission, a tiny ceramic tile with miniature artworks by Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Warhol, and three other artists to the Moon with Apollo 12. This month, a golden urn honoring astronaut Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. will be sent into orbit. Until recently, no one had really put together a full picture of what humans have sent off-Earth with intent of communicating something about life on this planet. So Paul Quast, director of the Beyond the Earth Foundation, set out to catalogue every cultural artifact and intentional message humans have launched or beamed into space. Published in the International Journal of Astrobiology, his accounting is (as far as he knows) the first attempt at simply documenting what we’re sending out there—a first step toward piecing together a complete sense of what we’re signaling about our world. “At the very least, we should know what we’ve sent out,” says Quast. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/weird-stuff-sent-to-space “It’s reflective of how we judge ourselves and our perceived position throughout the universe,” says Quast. “It’s quite inward reflecting.” For instance, he notes that much of what we’ve sent into space is about people. But if we’re trying to tell aliens about Earth, perhaps we should try to tell them about our whole planet. The other potential audience for the items in this collection is future humans. The items we’ve sent into space will last for generations to come. If an extraterrestrial intelligence ever does reply to one of our transmissions or intercept one of our artifacts, it could be thousands of years in the future. It would be nice if the future humans who receive the response know what we’d said to begin with. But even today, that’s not entirely clear. “There are a lot of messages that exist as rumors,” says Quast. “I keep finding new signals, as well, which is quite unnerving to say the least.” https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-astrobiology/article/profile-of-humanity-the-cultural-signature-of-earths-inhabitants-beyond-the-atmosphere/D2CAEED606AAF1EA45F7D5E7512E01D0 The Time Capsules That Will Outlast the Apocalypse Robin George Andrews When we die, we leave behind information. This information can take many forms, from our genetics, replicated in future generations, to posts on the internet. We keep history trapped in photographs, videos, and stories written down into books. Sometimes, we take treasured artifacts, place them within a time capsule, and bury them underground. Not all of this information will last, however: Elements conspire to erode our data as time passes. And that creates an urgent existential problem. There are myriad of ways that the world as we know it could come crashing down, from nuclear war to rampant climate change. But somehow, if we’re to be remembered, our information must outlast these cataclysms. What technology will allow us to do so? How will we guarantee that, in a million years, humanity—or intelligent non-humans—will be able to access this information and understand what the 21st century was like? The possibilities run the gamut from ceramic tiles to hard drives on the Moon, each more fantastical than the next. https://earther.gizmodo.com/the-time-capsules-that-will-outlast-the-apocalypse-1830653288 One privately-funded endeavor, the Memory of Mankind (MoM), is going back to basics. A small group of artists, historical archaeologists and researchers are engraving texts onto ceramic materials, which are then buried in the world’s oldest salt mine in Austria. Here, the expectation is they’ll remain intact for a million years. The idea is not too dissimilar to the cave carvings made by humans many millennia ago. Martin Kunze, an artist and the founder of MoM, explained to Earther that these “ceramic data carriers” are resistant to extremely high temperatures, corrosive chemicals and powerful radiation. Kunze explains that it’s not meant to be a backup of all our knowledge, but a record of how we gained that knowledge. The group is particularly keen on receiving doctoral theses, which they have already started to gather. MoM isn’t the only relatively low-tech communication tool available. Humans of the distant future might turn to trees to comprehend the past, much as we do today. ljk December 4, 2018, 11:05 Anyone who is a fan of the animated television series Bob’s Burgers should enjoy their latest episode, which debates the merits and potential pitfalls of METI and they even mention Kardashev Type 3 civilizations! This review does an incomplete job of describing the episode, but it has enough detail to give you an idea what was going on. https://hiddenremote.com/2018/12/02/bobs-burgers-ufo-no-you-didnt-is-out-of-this-world/ You should be able to watch the episode online here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6xpk7l As I expected from this amusing, generally intelligent series, they did a pretty good job discussing the topics at hand, far better than what one might usually expect from a typical network program. ljk December 10, 2018, 10:34 What humpback whales can teach us about alien languages How to recognize a potential alien language, in two steps. By Brian Resnick December 6, 2018, 8:20 am EST For decades, a group of researchers on a quest to find extraterrestrial life have been listening patiently to the cosmos. From their hub at the SETI Institute (a.k.a. the “Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence”) in Mountain View, California, the researchers are searching for a signal, a radio transmission, from an extraterrestrial species. Though there is a plausible scientific case that other life could exist out there somewhere, it could be a very long time before we detect anything. And in the meantime, there’s an important question they need to figure out: How can we recognize an alien language when we have no idea what it may sound like? How can we be sure the signal we’re receiving is a language, and not just some random noise? These are the big questions Laurance Doyle, a research scientist at SETI, is dedicated to answering. He believes it will be possible to recognize an alien language as a language. And he bases that belief on his studies on how animals communicate with one another on Earth. Really. According to Doyle, there are two main steps to figure out if a communication from beyond is a language. All it takes is some know-how of a branch of math called “information theory.” Recently, Doyle walked me through it. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/12/6/18119950/seti-alien-communication-humpback-whales This work is also meaningful because it directs us to look at the world around us and better understand how animals communicate with one another. It’s possible that in deeper study of communication systems on Earth, scientists will find new, interesting patterns separate from Zipf’s law. Take the slime mold, for example. It’s a superorganism — a single body composed of thousands of individual amoeba-like creatures — that seems to communicate and have intelligence despite the fact that it doesn’t have a single neuron. How does a slime mold communicate? Scientists are still figuring it out. And in figuring it out, they could discover something new and wonderful that could help them better decipher alien communication. Defined: how to talk about ET Expert committee seeks consensus on astrobiology terms, with only limited success. Nick Carne reports. https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/defined-how-to-talk-about-et The paper here: ljk January 4, 2019, 17:16 Periodic Spectral Modulations Arise from Non-random Spacing of Spectral Absorption Lines Michael Hippke (Submitted on 2 Jan 2019) In recent publications, Borra (2013); Borra & Trottier (2016); Borra (2017) claimed the discovery of ultra-short (10 −12 s) optical pulses originating from stars and galaxies, asserted to be sent by extraterrestrial intelligence. I show that these signals are not astrophysical or instrumental in nature, but originate from the non-random spacings of spectral absorption lines. They can be shown to arise in their clearest form in synthetic solar spectra, as these do not suffer from noise. Comments: Accepted to PASP From: Michael Hippke [view email] [v1] Wed, 2 Jan 2019 20:26:39 UTC (708 KB) If Aliens Are Causing Weird Dimming of ‘Tabby’ Star,’ They Aren’t Using Lasers to Do It By Mara Johnson-Groh, Live Science Contributor \| January 9, 2019 06:40 am ET https://www.space.com/42940-alien-lasers-not-causing-tabbys-star-dimming.html “Although our result was negative, there’s still a lot we learned by creating and applying this algorithm, which could be used with other stars,” Lipman, lead author and an undergraduate at Princeton University, told Live Science. “It speaks to how much you can do with publically available data.” Next post: On the Earliest Stars Previous post: Bennu Coming into Focus	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2257
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Cardinal Sarah is currently the prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. In a recent interview with the National Catholic Register's Ed Penton, his eminence spoke about his new book The Day Is Now Far Spent. When asked what the primary concern of his book was, Sarah responded, "I suffer so much from seeing the Church torn apart and in great confusion. I suffer so much from seeing the Gospel and Catholic doctrine disregarded, the Eucharist ignored or profaned." Sarah is emphasizing the real problem with everything in the Church right now is a lack of belief in the Real Presence: "The decline of faith in the Real Presence of Jesus the Eucharist is at the heart of the current crisis of the Church and its decline, especially in the West." This has multiplied into an enormous number of problems — the promotion of homosexuality by clerics; pro-abortion politicians receiving Our Lord at Mass; gay "married" men being allowed to teach at Catholic universities. All of these things cause, as Cdl. Sarah tells us, great confusion, and, more importantly, they all result in the Eucharist being ignored and treated as merely a symbol and profaned by the sacrileges committed on a daily basis. When the cardinal was asked if he still sees reasons for hope in our world, he tells us, "Like the Romans of the fourth century, we see the barbarians take power. But this time, the barbarians are not coming from outside to attack the cities. The barbarians are inside." His eminence lays out very clearly that the problems we face are unlike anything we have ever seen before, stemming from inside the Church as opposed to historically where attacks came from the outside. 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__label__cc	0.671133	0.328867	Florida man was high on erotic-themed nitrous oxide when he killed lawyer, police say A Florida man was jailed Wednesday afternoon after investigators say he killed a lawyer while high on adult-themed nitrous oxide, the Miami Herald reports. Joseph Franco, 27, accused of killing Amir Pelleg and injuring his wife and two young daughters, was charged with DUI manslaughter after Miami-Dade prosecutors determined he was under the influence of nitrous oxide when he ran over the family on a sidewalk in July 2018. Investigators say Franco allegedly inhaled nitrous oxide, also known as “whippets,” before hitting the family. Police found 12 used and nine unused canisters of the adult-themed substance in his bag labeled “XXX Platinum Triple Refined Cream Chargers,” which is apparently used to make whipped cream. A witness told police they saw Franco step out of his car after swerving into the family. He was allegedly on the phone before dumping a duffel bag in a nearby garbage can, the Miami Herald reports. Investigators believe the toxic product is used mostly for inhaling the gas, which gives users a euphoric jolt.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2269
__label__cc	0.697246	0.302754	Tim Riester Principal & CEO 802 North 3rd Ave. Phoenix Arizona United States 85003 Register to view email Consumer Products Education Energy/Utilities Entertainment Financial Services (Retail): General Healthcare: General Pharmaceuticals Community Engagement Content Marketing/Creation Media Planning Media Relations Media Training Strategy Name: Riester Location: 802 North 3rd Ave. 638 85003 Email: info@riester.com For more than 26 years, RIESTER has been successfully creating and revitalizing brands, launching products, changing consumer behaviors, and motivating people to care about issues that matter. Our clients’ success has catapulted us to be included among Ad Age’s “Top 20 Hottest Creative Shops in America” and Forbes’ “Top 100 Global Ad Agencies that Know Social Media and Google.” RIESTER employs more than 120 marketing professionals working in three offices: Los Angeles, Phoenix and Park City. The company is led by an experienced team of marketing professionals with an intense commitment to helping the firm’s clients succeed, an amazing ability to provide the most innovative campaigns, and the dedication to remain involved in the daily operations of clients’ business. Biographical information for each RIESTER leadership team member is included below.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2270
__label__wiki	0.7444	0.7444	Community Care Social Work News & Social Care Jobs Careers Zone Ofsted news and ratings Social work leaders Jobs Live Inform From ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’: leaders bid farewell after taking authority from bottom to top The architects of Cornwall's journey from 'inadequate' will leave within weeks of it gaining the highest possible grade. Their model can continue to flourish, they insist By Alex Turner on November 8, 2019 in Children, Social work leaders View over the city of Truro, Cornwall. Picture: Fotolia The architects of Cornwall children’s services’ journey from ‘inadequate’ to ‘outstanding’ have said the county’s social work model is robust and can continue to progress, as they prepare to leave their roles. Almost exactly eight years on from the last time they judged Cornwall ‘inadequate’, Ofsted inspectors this week awarded the county the highest possible grade overall, with services for children in care, and the impact of leaders both scoring top marks. At its last full inspection, in 2016, the council achieved a ‘good’ rating, cementing a turnaround based on nurturing an environment where social workers have had time and space to do their jobs and to learn and develop. But in its latest visit – one of the inspectorate’s new short inspections, carried out in October – Ofsted found Cornwall had continued to innovate in a number of areas. These included its implementation of a multi-agency edge-of-care service for adolescents, the integration of clinicians into teams and a “significantly improved” focus on participation from children in care. Three critical factors For Trevor Doughty, the director of children’s services, and Jack Cordery, the head of service for children’s social care – both of whom are moving on in December – Ofsted’s verdict marks the culmination of almost a decade’s work. “[Senior leaders] have worked purposefully since the last inspection and have continued to strengthen services for children and young people – they are passionate about raising standards and strive for excellence,” inspectors noted. “We have developed, over many years, a grow-your-own system – our social workers know the model, which is based on social justice, and are steeped in it – and it works here,” says Doughty, who is leaving to take up a post at the Local Government Association (LGA). “There were many pleasing things in the report, but one was the morale of social workers and the commitment of the workforce on a day-to-day basis – and that has obviously to be coupled with commitment from partners and the corporate and political setup.” How a council put social work at the heart of its fight back from ‘inadequate’ PSWs cannot fulfil Munro’s vision within closed leadership systems Unlike many of its neighbours in the South West, Cornwall has a stable social work workforce, many members of whom have risen through the ranks, with only just above 3% agency staff. It has managed to keep its numbers of children entering care down – to a little above 40 per 10,000, against national averages of 60 or more – despite high levels of deprivation. Cordery puts its achievements down to the enduring influence of Eileen Munro’s 2011 review of child protection, to which he contributed, in implementing a “virtuous triangle” that underpins social work practice in Cornwall. “There are three factors,” he says. “First, that we shifted our culture from a process-driven bureaucracy to relationship-based social work. “Second, we have a core [development] curriculum, not just for social workers but for all practitioners [who work with children within the local safeguarding partnership],” Cordery adds (see box). The council also offers a career and qualification pathway that means all social workers can progress to a consultant grade equivalent to a frontline manager. Finally, Cordery says, “evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches we are taking have had a massive impact.” Therapeutic input As with the bi-borough councils of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea, which were also recently judged ‘outstanding’, a key development of those practice approaches has been the insertion of therapeutic staff into social care teams. ‘Mainstreaming’ learning While Cornwall children’s services’ two most senior leaders are leaving, the council’s principal children’s and families’ social worker, Marion Russell, who has been in post since 2011, will provide crucial continuity. Russell has responsibility for policy and quality assurance, among a growing range of duties as children’s social care in Cornwall pursues greater integration with health services. She heads up the team that delivers the core training curriculum within children’s services, which includes learning around supervision, motivational interviewing and Signs of Safety and can also be accessed by other agencies in Cornwall. “We have always taken view that if you are professional working with children you can do our training – all of it,” Russell says. “That has made a big difference, in terms of [wider] culture change, challenging ways of thinking, doing things differently. It has a knock-on effect – when have case conferences, child in need meetings and so on, everyone is coming with same knowledge and skills, and speaking the same language.” Commenting on this week’s Ofsted report, Russell adds that what pleased her most was that fact that the council’s learning culture “shone through” many practice elements rather than being an add-on consideration. “Inspectors didn’t have to come to talk to me, or to practice educators, or people who run the core curriculum, because everyone talked about training, the career and qualification pathway, progression, the use of research, models of practice – and in practice [Ofsted] saw that,” she says. “It wasn’t a separate thing but embedded and for me that is the difference, what I see as mainstreaming of what we do.” The creation of an edge-of-care service providing individualised support packages to the families of adolescents, Gweres tus Yowynk, was singled out by Ofsted as an example of this. “It fits with our approach about social justice and pro-social learning,” says Cordery. “To have an edge-of-care team doing intensive therapeutic work with families around how they function, relationships within them, breakdowns between parents and adolescents – that has been a phenomenal success.” The service brings together social workers, psychologists, family workers, junior youth workers and functional family therapy child welfare practitioners. Based on its results, Cornwall has now invested in three new similarly constituted teams designed to work with younger children on the edge of care, which will begin work shortly. “[The model for the new teams] is related to functional family therapy (FFT), but called functional family therapy child welfare, which is an adapted approach for working with five- to 10-year-olds,” says Cordery. But while the teams are new, the multi-disciplinary approach is well-established. As Ofsted noted, psychologists are now employed throughout children’s services in Cornwall, providing advice to social workers as well as to parents and carers. “When you have a psychologist’s perspective in assessment of children’s needs, you then start thinking, ‘what’s the right treatment or approach to help them recover?'” Cordery says. “We have invested in FFT, theraplay, video interaction guidance – a whole range of therapeutic approaches, which are embedded in our social care teams.” Amplifying young people’s voices Besides Cornwall’s multi-disciplinary approach to delivering children’s social care, Ofsted commended the council for continually improving participation from care-experienced young people, which is led by a partner organisation, Carefree. “Highly committed care-experienced apprentices undertake group work with children in care,” the inspection report said. “They deliver training to social workers and foster carers, as well as representing the local authority at national benchmarking events.” Cordery cites several examples of how young people’s voices have had a direct impact on practice and policy. These include exploring how to support young people around reconnecting with their families in more “managed” ways, to investing in counselling services all care-experienced individuals can access in order to deal with ongoing emotional issues. “Carefree has created a participation programme that is virtually led by young people themselves – we’ve got not just apprentices in that organisation, but employed care leavers, and they have come and applied to us to be social workers as well,” Cordery adds. Ofsted also noted that young people’s perspectives had been amplified via the work of independent reviewing officers – a role that has come under national scrutiny in recent times. In Cornwall the job is fulfilled by so-called children’s rights advocates, who also handle child protection conference chairing duties. “In many local authorities these are very transactional roles – facilitating and meeting, getting people together, reviewing and adjusting plans and the goodbye,” says Cordery. “We feel they are well placed to do so much more… I have given them permission to be advocates for young people.” ‘Meeting demand won’t be straightforward’ Yet despite noting improvements in all departments, Ofsted’s inspection of services in Cornwall identified a number of areas where further progress could be made, with services for children in need of help and protection rated ‘good’. Most notably, inspectors said the consistency of plans – especially for children in need – could be better, as could life-story work and accommodation provision for 16- and 17-year-olds. While inspectors said Cornwall had significantly improved its responses to children at risk of exploitation, Cordery adds that the county will also “need to get tighter” on its understanding of child criminal exploitation relating to county lines drug dealing. Unlike for most children’s services that obtain an ‘outstanding’ judgment, the road ahead, through the difficult landscape all children’s services face, will be travelled under new leadership. Cordery warned in council meetings last year that any cuts to budgets could undermine the directorate’s progress – and Doughty acknowledges that Cornwall must make “maximum use” of the social care grant announced in the recent spending round in order to stay on track. Recent documents suggest the council could be in line for an extra £11m, from the £1bn announced nationally. “I’m not pretending that meeting demand is going to be straightforward – the effectiveness of early help will be crucial in order to reduce acute costs and have fewer children in care,” he says. But Doughty, who has just begun handing over to his successor, Meredith Teasdale, recently of Wolverhampton council, adds that he is “confident of the potential for services to get even better”. While there have also been reports of tensions between the outgoing children’s services bosses and Cornwall chief executive Kate Kennally, Cordery says the new younger children’s edge-of-care teams are a sign the council has been persuaded to keep investing in a system that is built on solid foundations. “They recognise failure is awful for children and young people, and also political suicide,” he says. “[But] our culture – the building blocks of putting children at the centre of things, with a skilled workforce, with strong values about how we work with children and families – that will be hard to unravel.” More from Community Care The Ofsted Interview: ‘Children and families need consistency of social worker’ ‘Moving at pace’: how a children’s services company is working to turn things round Purposeful investment in a learning culture: one children’s services journey to ‘good’ Effective management and a long-term view of children’s services: a local authority’s journey to ‘good’ Children’s services partnership to be axed after less than two years What social workers need to know about the change of regulator Clinical Therapists – Salary based on qualification and experience £45,585- £47,511 pa Fostering better relationships with social workers Fostering a culture of learning and development that supports your social work journey How a flexible working culture has transformed the lives of social workers in Hampshire Encouraging a better work-life balance in a rural setting Building strong communities to promote independence ‘We have permission from our senior leadership team to do things differently’ Employer zone – showcasing a selection of the sector’s top recruiters How the law on authorising deprivation of liberty will change Child to parent violence and abuse: new podcast Council breached Care Act by setting arbitrary upper limit for woman’s live-in care Children’s minister’s call for directors to prioritise adoption lambasted by sector heads NHS to map mental health social work provision to shape investment We need a root-and-branch review of the care system – and it must listen to the experts Find out how to develop your emotional resilience with our free downloadable guide Develop your social work career with Community Care’s Careers and Training Guide How writing great job adverts can be your first step to solving staff retention in the care sector Recruiting care workers: 4 tips for hiring the right people How to keep care staff happy: investment, involvement and keeping an eye on morale How we can help your organisation The best social work and social care jobs The online resource for social care professionals The biggest and best social care event © MA Education 2018. 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__label__wiki	0.791902	0.791902	Home News The return of the statue of ‘hope’ The return of the statue of ‘hope’ WESLEY FORD The Hope statue. Motorists on the M5 highway have become accustomed to seeing symbolic statues floating on the Black River near the N2 interchange. The statue of the lady named Hope has resurfaced and this time she has a baby. Plumstead resident Fred du Preez and his team were responsible for placing the statue in the river on Human Rights Day last Thursday, March 21. The aim is to inspire South Africans. “Her infant baby is called South Africa, let’s hope the infant can grow,” said Mr Du Preez of “It was a positive thing putting something into the water called Hope on a day called Human Rights Day,” he said. Mr Du Preez, who is an art director for a film studio, has previously placed other statues in the Black River with different messages for the country. Hope was last seen in 2017 holding a South African flag. A statue of a blue lady in graduation gear was in response to the Fees Must Fall movement (“Lady of hope visits the Black River,” Southern Suburbs Tatler, May 25, 2017). The new Hope statue has been moved further down from the previous location due to a lower water level in the Black River. Mr Du Preez thanked the team of people who have been helping him place the statues in the river during the past nine years. He said it is a difficult job especially when they have to contend with strong winds. Lindile Matshaya from Khayelitsha has worked closely with Mr Du Preez on the statue. “It’s difficult working on the statue, especially when we need to put it in the Black River water that is polluted,” he He said this statue of Hope is looking out for the Black River and he would like to encourage other people to do the same. Mr Du Preez would like to inspire other people through the positive message of the statue.”Look after the water, look after the country,” he said. Art director Fred du Preez and Lindile Matshaya with the statue that they have placed in the Black River. Previous articleWater supply disruptions in Constantia Next articlePinocchio	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2276
__label__cc	0.535073	0.464927	8 Fall Chores You Can't Afford to Ignore Best Cell-Phone Plans for Seniors Consumer Reports explains how people 55 and older can save money using deals from Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon By Bree Fowler Sharing is Nice Yes, send me a copy of this email. We respect your privacy. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. Oops, we messed up. Try again later When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Getting older has its benefits, especially if you’re looking to save some money on your wireless cell-phone service. In early May, Sprint rolled out a new offer for people 55 and up, countering a deal unveiled last August by T-Mobile. Both provide two phone lines with unlimited talk, text, and data for $80 per month. That’s a savings of roughly $30 to $50. Verizon has created a discount plan geared toward mature adults, too. Why the sudden interest? Well, the market is clearly expanding. While smartphone use among seniors still lags behind that of the younger population, 42 percent of people older than 65 own a smartphone, up from 18 percent in 2013, according to a 2017 Pew Research study. More on Wireless Plans How to Save Money With a Cheap Cell-Phone Service What the T-Mobile Merger With Sprint Means for Consumers And when you zoom in on the newcomers in that demographic—those ages 65 to 69—that figure jumps to 59 percent. So how do these deals work? Are there any catches? Here’s a look at the current offers. Too young for an older-than-55 plan? We also evaluate the current pricing plans for the major carriers and the low-cost alternatives. And, as always, CR members can consult our ratings to get the skinny on the best smartphones and cellular service plans out there. As reported above, if you’re 55 or older, T-Mobile will give you two lines with unlimited talk, text, and data for $80 per month, taxes and fees included. If you’re younger than 55, that same plan costs $130. And although T-Mobile doesn’t heavily promote it, you can also get a one-line plan for $55, the company says. That’s a savings of $20. And just like with the company’s standard plans, if you sign up for autopay, you will save an additional $5 per line per month. But there are a couple of catches: You don’t get the free Netflix service that comes with T-Mobile’s regular packages, and you can’t have more than two lines. So if you have additional people or devices in your home, you’re going to need separate plans for them. As always, the company reserves the right to slow down your data speeds if you use more than 50 gigabytes in a given month—monitoring Facebook, listening to Spotify, or watching YouTube videos out by the pool. But that’s a huge amount of data to go through, even for a large family, and a much higher throttling threshold than the other major carriers permit. T-Mobile typically streams video at DVD quality, and if you want to use your phone as a hot spot to connect your laptop to WiFi, those YouTube videos will be capped at 3G speeds. Once again, that’s in keeping with the carrier’s standard retrictions—so all in all, it’s no big concession. This deal looks very similar to T-Mobile’s offer but with a few key exceptions. To start, it’s available only to new customers. If you’re eligible, you pay $80 per month for two lines of unlimited talk, text, and data. Sign up for autopay and you can drop your monthly bill to $70. Taxes and fees are not included in either price. That’s still a bargain, though, given that Sprint regularly charges $110 per month (plus taxes and fees) for two lines before the autopay discount. Need just one line? You can get that for $55 per month (vs. $65 for the regular plan). And like T-Mobile, Sprint caps video streaming at DVD quality and tethering at 3G speeds. However, the company also caps music streaming at 500 kilobits per second and, for those of you who enjoy Super Mario on the go, cloud-gaming streaming at 2 megabits per second. If these speeds aren’t fast enough for you, you can pay an additional $10 per month per line to add 10GB of mobile hot spot data and HD video streaming and boost your music streaming speeds to a max of 1.5 Mbps and gaming speeds to as high as 8 Mbps. These figures match the ones in the company’s regular plan. When you add that extra $10 per line, though, your monthly bill reaches $100, which means you save just $10 per billing cycle. With this promotion, Sprint also reserves the right to slow down your data speeds when traffic gets busy. In a regular plan, it throttles you only after you’ve surpassed a monthly 23GB threshold. To qualify for this deal, the Go Unlimited plan, you have to live in Florida (or at least have a Florida billing address). You pay $65 per month for one line or $90 for two. Taxes and fees are extra. For Sunshine State residents younger than 55, the same plans cost $80 and $140, respectively. Once again, the $5-per-line autopay discount applies. All that gets you unlimited talk, text, and data, but the company reserves the right to slow your speeds when things get busy. Video usually streams at DVD quality, and, while hot spot usage is unlimited, the speed is capped at 600 Kbps. If you want perks such as HD streaming, higher-speed tethering, and less throttling of your data, you have to sign up for Verizon’s Beyond Unlimited plan, which will cost you $90 for one line and $170 for two. There’s no 55-and-older discount for that. AT&T and Others The remaining carriers do not offer wireless plans specifically designed for seniors. But they often provide discounts to AARP members. AT&T will grant you 10 percent off, for example. At Consumer Cellular, you can get a 5 percent discount. And, while Cricket Wireless won’t cut you a deal on your monthly bill, it will give you a $20 rebate if you buy a new smartphone or accessory via its website or one of its stores. Not an AARP member? Assuming you’re at least 50 years old, it’s easy to sign up online, and members are entitled to host of other discounts. And if your data use is modest, you should also explore plans offered by the low-cost carriers. You might be surprised by how much they can save you. Bree Fowler I write about all things "cyber" and your right to privacy. Before joining Consumer Reports, I spent 16 years reporting for The Associated Press. What I enjoy: cooking and learning to code with my kids. I've lived in the Bronx for more than a decade, but as a proud Michigan native, I will always be a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan no matter how much my family and I get harassed at Yankee Stadium. 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__label__cc	0.514365	0.485635	Corporate Governance CorpGov.net: improving accountability through democratic corporate governance since 1995 Classes & Research on Corporate Governance Ethics Class University of Maine: Dan Boxer’s Resources Dan Boxer’s Business Law Seminar Top Governance Issues for 2012 Conversations: Corporate Governance Richard Koppes Margaret Blair CorpGov Library Corporate Governance Archives Corporate Governance Books Online Corporate Governance Defined: Not So Easily Corporate Governance: Opening Essay Corporate Governance in the Internet Age Ending the Wall Street Walk: Why Corporate Governance Now? (1996) Making Corporate Governance Decisions that Work for Whom? Opening Essay Post-Enron Observations on Corporate Governance Strategic Choices in Shareholder Advocacy, A Corporate Governance Perspective Universal Elements and Democratic Governance Proxy Access Win at Biogen & Other Efforts in 2015 James McRitchie, March 31, 2015 , My wife and I don’t have the resources to or stock holdings to allow us to file 75 proxy access shareholder proposals, like New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Boardroom Accountability Project. However, I have been writing about proxy access for 20 years and, together with Les Greenberg, filed the petition in 2002 with the SEC that many have credited with renewing interest in the subject. We hope our efforts, although small, contribute to making companies more democratic and profitable. The SEC’s proxy access Rule 14a-11, which was to apply to all companies subject to SEC proxy rules, was vacated after a court’s 2011 decision in Business Roundtable v. SEC that the SEC had failed to conduct adequate an cost-benefit analysis. Therefore, proxy access rights must be established on a company-by-company basis. Subsequently, CFA Institute’s Proxy Access in the United States: Revisiting the Proposed SEC Rule found proxy access: Has the potential to enhance board performance, raising US market capitalization by up to $140.3 billion Would “benefit both the markets and corporate boardrooms, with little cost or disruption.” We have filed the following proposals that have either been voted or will be voted in 2015: Proxy Access at CSP Inc. (CSPI) This is a small company that could use the voice of shareholders on the board. The proposal required proponents to hold at least 3% of CSPI’s stock for 2 years and would have allowed them to place nominees number up to 34% of board. Proposal language. Item No. 5: Advisory vote to approve proxy access for shareholders, voted as follows: For: 788,259 Against: 821,703 Abstain: 13,487 I consider the vote results to be very good, considering the variation in thresholds means it didn’t get the support of proxy advisors and also that blank votes automatically were voted against it. Proxy Access at Whole Foods Market (WFM) The proposal required proponents to hold at least 3% of WFM’s stock for 3 years and would have allowed them to place nominees numbering up to 20% of board on the proxy. (Proposal now being revised.) Meeting postponed. Much has been written about this, with the SEC Chairwoman essentially Whiting-out Rule (i)(9) with regard to no-action letters for the proxy season. They have postponed their annual meeting until September. See: Whole Foods Fallout? SEC Suspends ‘No Action’ Relief for Competing Proxy Access Proposals Why Is Whole Foods Afraid of Its Shareholders? Proxy Access: Keith Higgins Speaks on SEC’s (i)(9) Review Proxy Access at Apple (AAPL) The proposal required proponents to hold at least 3% of AAPL’s stock for 3 years and would have allowed them to place nominees numbering up to 25% of board on the proxy. Proposal language. 6. A shareholder proposal entitled “Proxy Access for Shareholders,” as described in the proxy materials. This proposal was not approved and was voted as follows: For: 1, 314,981,629 Against 2,036,262,112 Abstained 18,969,065 These results were good considering the outstanding performance of Apple, some problems with specific provisions of the proposal that may require more legal focus, opposition from Glass Lewis, CalPERS and others because of language in the proxy the appears to commit to giving the issue serious consideration (coming back with their own proposal next year). Proxy Access at Citigroup (C) The proposal negotiate with Citigroup require proponents to hold at least 3% of Citi’s stock for 3 years and would allow them to place nominees numbering up to 20% of board on the proxy. Our agreed language limits a nominator to 20 shareholders. Citigroup has agreed to support. Proposal language. The meeting will be held on April 28, 2015. I believe this will be a huge win, since Citigroup is so large and influential. Proxy Access at eBay (EBAY) We withdrew our proposal to defer to the New York City Comptroller, which filed a similar proposal. Proxy Access at United-Guardian (UG) I did negotiate with UG and made minor modification in the proposal, which would require proponents to hold at least 3% of UG’s stock for 3 years and would allow them to place nominees numbering up to 25% of board on the proxy. UG will oppose the proposal at their meeting, which will probably be held in mid-May. Proxy Access at Amazon (AMZ) The proposal requires proponents to hold at least 3% of AMZN’s stock for 3 years and would allow them to place nominees numbering up to 25% of board on the proxy. The Amazon meeting will probably be held mid- to the end of May. Proxy Access at Wal-Mart (WMT) The proposal requires proponents to hold at least 3% of WMT’s stock for 3 years and would allow them to place nominees numbering up to 25% of board on the proxy. The Wal-Mart meeting will probably be held near the beginning of June. Proxy Access at Biogen Inc. (BIIB) We worked out a deal with BIIB to withdraw the proposal with an agreement that the board would file bylaws requiring proxy access proponents to hold at least 3% of BIIB’s stock for 3 years and would allow them to place nominees numbering up to 20% of board, with groups limited to 20. See 8-K reporting the adoption of a proxy access bylaw as well as their name change from Biogen Idec Inc. to Biogen Inc. I feel especially good about this since BIIB has substantially outperformed the market for last 1, 2, and 5 year periods. It is a sign that adoption of proxy access isn’t necessarily seen as a criticism of current board but is seen as good governance. The meeting will probably be around mid-June. Proxy Access at H&R Block (HRB) This proposal was recently submitted and requires proponents to hold at least 3% of HRB’s stock for 3 years and would allow them to place nominees numbering up to 25% of board on the proxy. I expect the meeting will probably be around mid-September. We expect to file several more proxy access proposals for meetings to be held even later in the year. Subscribe to CorpGov.net aapl, Amazon, AMZ, Apple, BIIB, Biogen, c, Citigroup, CSP, eBay, H&R Block, HRB, proxy access, UG, United-Guardian, Wal-Mart, Whole Foods Market, WMT Take a Quick Financial Literacy Test Vanguard Letter To Boards: Will Stick Follow? 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__label__cc	0.610143	0.389857	Planifier des funérailles et une crémation Pour un décès UN DÉCÈS S'EST PRODUIT OU EST IMMINENT Planifier à l’avance PLANIFIER DES FUNÉRAILLES OU UNE CRÉMATION À L'AVANCE Trouver un salon funéraire ou un cimetière Soutenir la famille et les amis Fiore James DeCosty Jr. avis de décès Hardage - Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL Fiore James DeCosty Jr. 25 janvier , 1944 – 1 décembre , 2019 Visionner la présentation hommage Tribute Video Fiore ‘Fee” James DeCosty Jr. Fee was born January 25, 1944. Fee passed away on December 1st, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Education: Fee graduated from Rome Free Academy, he continued his education at St. Gregorys University in Shawnee, Ok. He received his bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tn, where he was on a baseball scholarship. Fee was an All-Conference player in the Ohio Valley Conference. Upon completion of his degree in Elementary Education, Fee taught in the Rome Public School System until his retirement. In addition to his teaching career, Fee was lovingly called ‘Coach DeCosty’ and coached in Rome for many years. Fee’s career included coaching at many levels from freshman baseball and football to varsity baseball at Rome Catholic High School and Rome Free Academy. His teams have won many championships over the years at both Rome high schools. At RFA, the USA Today ranked one of his teams in the top 25 in the country. Fee also coached Lee Legion as well as assisted with Smith Post. Fee helped found the New York State Summer College Baseball League, where he coached the Rome Indians. He coached a select local Little League team in the Cooperstown Dreamers Program. He ended his baseball coaching career with Utica College. Fee participated in many youth baseball camps over the years in the Northeast, most notable were clinics at Franklin Field and Lemoyne College. He won numerous coaching awards and was an inducted member of the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. Fee was a dedicated member of the Pancreatic Cancer Network. Fee was a proud member of the Core 6, who loved him like a brother and supported him throughout his battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was a very passionate NY Yankee and Giants fan, he adopted the Jaguars on his move to Jacksonville. Fee was an excellent family chef and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Fiore J. DeCosty Sr and Josephine Cosimeno DeCosty and his sister Carmella Ruane. Mr. DeCosty is survived by his loving wife; Diane, his sons; Fiore III, Derek and Damon, his daughters; Christina Geiger(Len Geiger) and Carin Bova and his grandchildren; Sophia, Dylan, Ahna and Ava. Surviving siblings include his sister; Sister Carmella DeCosty and brother; Frank DeCosty Sr, 5 nephews and 1 niece. Memorial Service is at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills, 850 St. John's Bluff Road N. Jacksonville, Fl 32225 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday December 9, 2019, mass will be at 7:00 pm Fee wished that final interment will be in Rome, NY, St Johns the Baptist Cemetery, date TBD. Envoyer des fleurs ENVOYEZ VOS CONDOLÉANCES PARTAGER L'AVIS DE DÉCÈS recevoir des avis Celebration of Life lundi, 9 décembre , 2019 Funeral Service lundi, 9 décembre , 2019 recevoir des avis PARTAGER L'AVIS DE DÉCÈS Démontrer votre soutien VOUS AVEZ UN SOUVENIR OU DES CONDOLÉANCES À AJOUTER? AJOUTER UN SOUVENIR RECEVEZ DES MISES À JOUR LORSQUE DE NOUVEAUX SOUVENIRS SONT AFFICHÉS Paul Hesler 31 décembre , 2019 I had the honor and privilege to play for Fee for the first time as a freshman in 1980 at RFA. He quickly became my baseball mentor for the many years which followed, especially as a member of the Smith Post American Legion baseball team alongside Bill Vinci and Tony Abone Sr. I also worked alongside Fee at New Method Bandage sporting goods store in Rome, NY during 5 summers while playing legion ball and then during college. I will always remember him with the deepest of respect and very fond memories. Rest In Peace my friend! Timothy Raymond 7 décembre , 2019 I had the privilege to play on Coach Decosty's football and baseball teams at RCH. As I reflect back, his impact on us was more than just on the athletic fields, I learned lessons that would be applied throughout my life ... how to work hard, how to compete, how to win, how to lose, how to be part of something, how to respect people and how to never to give up. He had these expectations of us all and you never wanted to disappoint him. I will forever be grateful for Coach Decosty. May he rest in peace. Anthony Tosti Dear Diane, Carmella, Frank, and your family, We are so sorry to learn of of Fee's passing! May he rest in the peace of God's kingdom forever! My thoughts of Fee go back many years, from growing up together on 3rd St, playing ball in the school yard, to being thrilled to read about his athletic accomplishments over the years, and feeling so happy for your Mom whenever she shared good news about any of her "kids"! Fee and I shared some good times together working on the golf course at TS for a few seasons... until he became ill. When he told me about his illness we promised to keep him in our prayers. Then he told me he was headed to a doctor in FL who was having successful treatments for his disease. We were so relieved to hear that Fee bravely had fought off this horrible disease and won yet another victory! The prize was many more precious years with you!! "Thank You, Lord Jesus! " Linda and I want you to know you, your family, and close friends who are saddened by Fee's passing are all in our thoughts and prayers! Let's remember that death too will pass when Jesus comes again! Try to imagine what God' Promise will be like when we're together again in His Kingdom!! Tony & Linda Tosti Dave Sbaraglia As the Executive Director of the Rome Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and our entire Board of Directors, we offer our deepest sympathy to the entire DeCosty family on the passing of Fi. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, he will always be remembered as a great athlete, coach and mentor, and most importantly an incredible human being. May he rest in eternal peace. On behalf of the children of Lew and Leah Bennett, we send our sympathies on the passing of a truly fine man. Fee was such a good friend when our father, Lew, was fighting his own battle with cancer. He honored our Dad by initiating the Lew Bennett Memorial Baseball tournament. That tournament has carried forward for the past 30 years and is a endearing reminder, for us, of the friendship between them. They loved baseball and they loved coaching. I would like to think they now have the chance to renew that friendship. May your memories, and the love of family and friends, comfort you through this difficult passage. Tony Mariano When I think about Fi, I remember his as one of the best athletes to ever come out of Rome. I remember his baseball clinics at Franklyn Field and and his friendship with Billy Vinci. He will be missed but never forgotten Doug Arthur I was fortunate to get to know Fee personally during his time with the Turningstone Resort Casino golf department. I'd played against Fee's teams during my time at RFA and with Smith Post but never really KNEW him. What a pleasure it was to finally get to do that. Fee was truly a gentle man, an outstanding athlete, coach and, more importantly, a great guy. My heart and prayers go out to all of the family. You know you'll see him again. Look forward to that glorious reunion. Frank DeCosty My uncle was a true inspiration to me and my children...he absolutely loved coming to St. Louis and sharing his life with all of us... I loved coming to Jacksonville sitting in the back yard listening to music smoking cigars and having cocktails talking about life...I will miss you uncle Fee.. my condolences to Diane and the entire family.. We love you Uncle Fee.. you’ll always be a part of us! Mike Buresh I first met Fi at "PurpleStride" in Jacksonville when the fundraiser was still being held at Jax Beach. I always enjoyed talking with Fi & found him to be remarkably positive. Action News Jax was lucky to have Fi agree to a story about his graceful battle with pancreatic cancer which aired on CBS & Fox & - in true Fi form - inspired many with his upbeat, enthusiastic & positive yet pragmatic approach to the disease. Sincere condolences to all of Fi's family & friends. Joe Peluso I remember Fi playing second base for the San Carlo softball team that played to large crowds at Haselton Park. Fi and his best friend Billy Vinci would turn a double play with style and ease. Personally, Fi helped me to learn and enjoy the game of baseball while I attended his summer baseball clinics at Franklyn's Field. He was such a great influence on the youth in Rome. Always positive and upbeat about everything. My God be with the DeCosty Family as they get through this difficult time. Fi- Rest in Peace my friend and keep turning that double play with Billy. Lee Center, N.Y. Where do I begin. I loved the man and his passion as I watched him coaching Terry and Bobby and cldnt wait to play for him. He was more than a coach to me as I'm sure he was to many others . God put him in my life to calm the turbulent waters that surrounded me right when I needed it the most. I have so many memories to cherish with him but one of the best was when he brought me to Cooperstown for whitey Ford and Mickey Mantles Hall of Fame ceremonies because one of the boys was sick and cldnt make the trip. Still gives me tingles and brings a tear to my eye. And when he knew I wouldn't play for Smith Post because of how they did my Brother, he knew I had to play Legion Baseball and together with the help of the town of Lee and a whole lot of people , we started Lee Legion baseball. And the rest as they say, is history. Thank you Fi and say hi to "my boys " for me. Eric Maya Fee and I shared a lot of good times together. From little league. One game away from the Little League World Series to double dating for the Senior Ball. The last years of his life were a struggle for sure. Even last time, when we talked, you would never know he had a problem. It was an honor knowing Fee. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. Condolences to the Decosty family. Gary Tarantino My son was lucky enough to have Fi coach him in Varsity baseball at RFA. He was a great coach and teacher of the game. The thing I remember the most about Fi was the way he cared about each and everyone of his players. He made a lot of friends through the years and none of us will ever forget him. RIP Coach. Dan Guggi My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Decosty family. Fee was a teacher, coach and a special friend to many of us. I will never forget our times from coaching freshman baseball to playing golf to going out for dinner and traveling to RPI to watch Derek play hockey..Those memories will never be forgotten.. Fee you will be sadly missed, god bless you my friend.. Carl Weaver Coach Decosty thanks for all the great memories of baseball at Franklyns Field and RFA. You were not only a great coach but a great guy. I really appreciate everything you did for all of us kids. You were a wonderful role model and mentor. First my condolences to the family of Fee DeCosty. There are so many great memories with you Fee and will never forget any of them. Going to RFA hockey games, traveling with you to RPI to watch Derek on the line with superstar Joe Juneau, RFA baseball alumni games, pizza at the Plaza with Billy Vinci just to name a few! All the neighborhood kids would flock to Franklin Field to participate in the best ever baseball clinic you did with Bill Vinci!! You were a great man for the city of Rome and sorry you had to struggle the last years of your life but you are at peace now. Bill Vinci and you will he turning over double plays in heaven! Lastly, I’m so glad my wife and I visited you and Diane last year on our way to Tampa, we had a ball at dinner chatting about everything above and more. I’m going to miss you dearly and you will always be here in my heart, so long for now Fee. Dave Guggi From my days of Summer baseball camp at the age of 10 at Franklins Field all the way through the return days of the RFA Alumni baseball games. Fi was there to teach and give advice. Wonderful man, Coach, friend and teacher. Will be missed. Peggy DeCosty Fiore was the light of the DeCosty family.. He loved his family.. He was a strong man fighting Cancer all the way to the end... you will always be with us .. I will meet you at the picnic table show them Angels how to make Sauce and meatballs. I love you forever Peggy Bruce Van Meter Fi was my Fran Allison Basketball Coach and my Lee Post Baseball Coach but more importantly he was a mentor and a friend. It’s rare to have an opportunity to play for a Coach with Fi Decosty’s caliber. We were all fortunate to have him cross our life paths. Fi was instrumental in our development as players, and certainly helped us become better people. “Rest In Peace Coach” Black Knight 76’ Richard Dellork Coach was not only a great coach but a better person. RIP Fi Fiore ‘Fee” James DeCosty Jr. Fee was born January 25, 1944. Fee passed away on December 1st, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Education: Fee graduated from Rome Free Academy, he continued his education at St. Gregorys University in Shawnee, Ok. He received his bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tn, where he was on a baseball scholarship. Fee was an All-Conference player in the Ohio Valley Conference. Upon completion of his degree in Elementary Education, Fee taught in the Rome Public School System until his retirement. In addition to his teaching career, Fee was lovingly called ‘Coach DeCosty’ and coached in Rome for many years. Fee’s career included coaching at many levels from freshman baseball and football to varsity baseball at Rome Catholic High School and Rome Free Academy. His teams have won many championships over the years at both Rome high schools. At RFA, the USA Today ranked one of his teams in the top 25 in the country. Fee also coached Lee Legion as well as assisted with Smith Post. Fee helped found the New York State Summer College Baseball League, where he coached the Rome Indians. He coached a select local Little League team in the Cooperstown Dreamers Program. He ended his baseball coaching career with Utica College. Fee participated in many youth baseball camps over the years in the Northeast, most notable were clinics at Franklin Field and Lemoyne College. He won numerous coaching awards and was an inducted member of the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Fiore J. DeCosty Sr and Josephine Cosimeno DeCosty and his sister Carmella Ruane. Mr. DeCosty is survived by his loving wife; Diane, his sons; Fiore III, Derek and Damon, his daughters; Christina Geiger(Len Geiger) and Carin Bova and his grandchildren; Sophia, Dylan, Ahna and Ava. Surviving siblings include his sister; Sister Carmella DeCosty and brother; Frank DeCosty Sr, 5 nephews and 1 niece. Memorial Service is at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills, 850 St. John's Bluff Road N. Jacksonville, Fl 32225 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday December 9, 2019, mass will be at 7:00 pm Fee wished that final interment will be in Rome, NY, St Johns the Baptist Cemetery, date TBD. AUX SOINS DE Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home En mémoire de Fiore James DeCosty Jr. Copier le lien pour le partager https://www.dignitymemorial.com/fr-ca/obituaries/jacksonville-fl/fiore-decosty-8947633 Envoyez condoléances Partager Obituaire © 2020 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ce site est offert en tant que service de SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 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__label__cc	0.556906	0.443094	UPDATE 2-Ford's China vehicle sales drop 26% in third straight year of decline Published Mon, Jan 13 202012:31 AM EST Brenda Goh and Yilei Sun decline@ * Ford sells 567,854 vehicles in China in 2019 * 2019 sales decline slows vs 2018, when sales sank 37% * Ford sees pressures continuing in 2020 (Changes media packaging information to CHINA-AUTOS/FORD MOTOR from CHINA-FORD/; adds analyst quote) SHANGHAI, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co's China vehicle sales fell for a third consecutive year, by 26.1%, as it battles a prolonged overall sales decline in its second-biggest market that has hit demand for its mass-market Ford brand and sports utility vehicles. The U.S. automaker delivered 146,473 vehicles in China in the fourth quarter, down 14.7% year-on-year, Ford said in a statement. In total, it sold 567,854 vehicles over 2019. Ford has been trying to revive sales in China after its business began slumping in late 2017. Sales sank 37% in 2018, after a 6% decline in 2017. Anning Chen, president and chief executive of Ford Greater China, said that while 2019 was a "challenging" year for the automaker, it saw its market share in the high-to-premium segment stabilise and its sales decline in the value segment start to narrow in the second-half of the year. "The pressure from the external environment and downward trend of the industry volume will continue in 2020, and we will put more efforts into strengthening our product lineup with more customer-centric products and customer experiences to mitigate the external pressure and improve dealers' profitability." The automaker plans to launch more than 30 new models in China over the next three years of which over a third will be electric vehicles. It has also said it would localise management teams by hiring more Chinese staff and aimed to improve relationships with joint venture partners. Models launched in the fourth quarter include a new Ford Escape version - for which the automaker said orders received so far have been much higher than expected - and the Lincoln Corsair, the first localized Lincoln model in China. Bill Russo, head of Shanghai consultancy Automobility Ltd, said Ford was dealing with a "perfect storm" of trends which were not favourable to multinational mass market brands, and while the automaker was addressing the need to update its showrooms with new and refreshed models, this was taking time. "They managed to stop the bleeding and increase average selling price," he said of their 2019 sales figures. "Good sign, but they need to do more to localise their business model to address the growth in non-hardware related mobility and digital services if they are to recapture growth." In China, Ford makes cars through a joint venture with Chongqing Changan Automobile Co Ltd and Jiangling Motors Corp Ltd (JMC). It has also said it would partner Zotye Automobile Co Ltd to sell lower priced cars. Its larger U.S. rival General Motors Co last week said its sales in China fell 15% from a year earlier to 3.09 million vehicles in 2019, its second year of decline. China's auto market is set to contract by 2% in 2020 for the third year of decline, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) forecast, due to a weaker economy and trade dispute with the United States. Over 28 million vehicles were sold in 2018, down 3% from the prior year, while 2019 sales are likely to have declined 8% from the prior year, CAAM said. (Reporting by Brenda Goh and Yilei Sun; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Christopher Cushing) Economic events General Motors Co	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2303
__label__wiki	0.850737	0.850737	Tesla Cybertruck Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV 2020 Corvette C8 Tesla Model S Review Jeep Gladiator Review 2020 Kia Telluride Review Best cars under $30,000 Best luxury SUVs Best hybrid cars Favorite car tech features Not just a supplier: Delphi to start autonomous ride-sharing outfit Delphi will launch pilot programs in both Europe and the US simultaneously. Andrew Krok December 12, 2016 12:29 PM PST A supplier's job is to create hardware or software and sell it to automakers. But Delphi is about to do things a little differently, taking its self-driving systems and putting them to work in a separate ride-sharing scheme. Delphi is set to announce two cities -- one in Europe, and one in the US -- that will serve as pilot programs for its upcoming autonomous ride-sharing service, Automotive News Europe reports. Boston, Pittsburgh, Paris and Luxembourg are apparently among the short-list candidates for this service, which doesn't yet have a name. The car you usually see associated with Delphi is an Audi SQ5 crossover, but it will probably use different vehicles for its ride-sharing outfit. The supplier, which is hard at work on self-driving systems, will model its program after its first pilot in Singapore, where self-driving taxis will hustle riders to and from public transportation. The Singapore pilot is set to start in 2017. Two years later, it will remove the person checking things out from the driver's seat, and the goal is to start the service in earnest in 2022. It's unclear how the US and European pilot programs will integrate into this timeline. Delphi is no stranger to autonomous driving. It's working with a number of partners, most notably Mobileye and Intel, on developing self-driving systems for sale to automakers. Delphi has a big autonomous-driving test set for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month, which it believes will be "automated driving's most complex, real-world demonstration." Driverless cars are a hotly anticipated addition to ride-sharing fleets around the world. Computer systems don't need paychecks or benefits, and they can't sue anyone. It makes sense that Uber, Lyft and the whole gamut of ride-sharing companies would leap at the chance to offer driverless cars for riders. Delphi's probably very excited for this idea, as well, because it opens up a whole new market through which to cash in, be it through supplying its technology to others or starting its own commercial scheme. Now playing: Watch this: Across the country in a self-driving car 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel review: Was it really worth the wait? 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel review: The best full-size truck adds efficiency and capability Car Industry Lyft Self-Driving Cars Uber Discuss: Not just a supplier: Delphi to start autonomous ride-sharing outfit	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2305
__label__wiki	0.877211	0.877211	Gauldin Leads Guilford Past Meredith in Women's Hoops Opener Guilford (1-0) 8 13 17 16 54 Meredith (1-2) 7 13 13 12 45 Pts: Lindsay Gauldin - 22 Reb: Julie Carini - 10 Ast: 2 Players (#23, #40 - 2) Pts: Kate Perko - 16 Reb: Kate Perko - 12 Ast: Madison Gladwell - 4 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lindsay Gauldin poured in a game-high 22 points as Guilford College won its women's basketball season opener, 54-45, at Meredith College on Wednesday evening. Gauldin, a sophomore, was 7-of-15 shooting, made two three-pointers and converted 6-of-8 free throws. Freshman teammate Carisma Lynn contributed 12 points (5-of-10 from the field) and senior Julie Carini grabbed a team-best 10 rebounds for the visitors. Senior Miracle Walters added eight points for Guilford. The Quakers led 8-7 after the first period and held a 21-20 edge at halftime. Meredith trailed, 38-33, heading to the final quarter. The Avenging Angels cut the lead to three points on three occasions in the last period. Gauldin made two free throws with 5:05 left to give Guilford its biggest lead of the game, 50-39. Kate Perko paced Meredith with 16 points and 12 rebounds. She was 7-for-17 shooting. Kimberly Schuh added nine points for the home club. Guilford shot 19-for-51 for 37-percent in the contest. Meredith hit 32-percent (17-53) from the field. The Quakers led in rebounding, 36-35. The Avenging Angels committed 15 turnovers and forced 16 Guilford miscues. The Quakers host St. Mary's (Md.) on Friday. The Guilford home opener starts at 5:30 p.m.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2317
__label__cc	0.670385	0.329615	Mid-Atlantic Review: Conference Championships By Phil Naegely It's the most wonderful time of the year. No, not the holiday season. It's conference playoff time for Division III soccer teams. Some team's conference championship dreams are already over, while others kick off their conference tournaments this week. For clarification and ease of reading, numbers in front of teams below is their seed within their respective conference tournament. Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) Standings \| Conference Schedule \| Composite Schedule The CAC conference tournament is in full swing with the first round of games already taking place. Each game will be played at the higher seed in each matchup. Semifinal games will be played on Wednesday, while the final is slated for Saturday. No. 4 Mary Washington (12-5-2 / 5-3-2) advanced past No. 5 Christopher Newport (11-2-6 / 4-2-4) in penalty kicks after playing to scoreless draw through two overtime periods. Mary Washington will now face No. 1 Salisbury who went 7-0-2 in regular season conference action and 11-3-3 overall. No. 6 St. Mary’s (Md.) (8-8-2 / 4-4-1) defeated No. 3 Wesley (9-9-1 / 6-3-0) 3-2 to advance to the semifinal round. They will face No. 2 York (Pa.) who is 9-7-2 overall and 6-2-1 in CAC play. The Mid-Atlantic Review brings you up to speed on Division III men's soccer in the Mid-Atlantic region that includes strong conferences like the Centennial and the NJAC and teams like Messiah and Salisbury. Phil Naegely is a Messiah College graduate (2015, Sport Management) and has lived and breathed Division III athletics, especially soccer, throughout his time at Messiah. He is looking forward to another collegiate soccer season as he combines two passions, soccer and writing, to help keep the readers of D3soccer.com educated and informed. [see full bio] » E-mail Phil Naegely Nov 4: Mid-Atlantic Review: Conference Championships Oct 13: Mid-Atlantic Review, Week 6 Sep 29: Mid-Atlantic Review, Week 4	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2318
__label__wiki	0.874574	0.874574	Daily Game Video Game News and Reviews, Sports, 3D Blu-ray and Electronics You are here: Home / Archives for Videogames / PS Vita Zen Pinball Iron & Steel Pack Hits Consoles, Mobile Platforms April 20, 2018 by Disha Leave a Comment There's a new two-pack of pinball action hitting the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo systems this week. Heck, Zen Studios is even unleashing the Zen Pinball Iron & Steel Pack on mobile devices, PC and Steam. In other words, there's no excuse not to pickup the new Zen Pinball Iron & Steel Pack, because it's a safe bet you have a device on which to play it. Zen Pinball has a long history of getting new tables, but the Zen Pinball Iron & Steel Pack is notable because it's technically the company's first original table in … [Read more...] Filed Under: Android, iPhone, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One Tagged With: Zen Pinball What Games are in Sony’s Spring Fever PlayStation Store Event? March 2, 2015 by Disha Leave a Comment Sony's Spring Fever PlayStation Store Event kicks off March 3. Over two months, the PS4 and PS3 maker will offer some discounts on games. Since the Spring Fever PlayStation Store Event covers the PS4, PS3 and even the PlayStation Vita, it could be hard to track what's coming down the pipe. But we've got you covered. For those of you wondering what games are in Sony's Spring Fever PlayStation Store Event, here's the full list. This list includes the game titles themselves, the date they'll go on sale, and even the … [Read more...] Filed Under: Features, PS Vita, PS3, PS4 PlayStation Plus November 2014 Free Games: PS4 Owners Get Three November 5, 2014 by Disha Sony has officially launched the PlayStation Plus November 2014 free games on PSN today, giving PS4, PS3 and PS Vita owners a new batch of free games for the month. PS4 owners are especially lucky this month, and they're getting three PlayStation Plus November 2014 free games. Last week news surfaced that someone had leaked the PlayStation Plus November 2014 free games. The list of PS Plus free games leaked was accurate, though the leak hadn't specified the games for Sony's PS Vita handheld. Now that Sony has … [Read more...] Filed Under: PS Vita, PS3, PS4 October 2014 PlayStation Plus Free Games Now Live, Except One October 10, 2014 by Disha Just in time for weekend play, the October 2014 PlayStation Plus free games are now available for download by PS Plus subscribers. This month PlayStation 4 owners get a bonus third free game. But unlike the other two PlayStation Plus free games, it hasn't yet gone live. On October 7, Sony was supposed to launch three October 2014 PlayStation Plus free games for PS4 owners. Normally there are only two. Sony's best laid plans went awry, however, as the DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition has been delayed while the … [Read more...] PlayStation PS Plus October 2014 Free Games Include DriveClub October 2, 2014 by Disha While Microsoft offers Xbox One owners just one new October 2014 Games with Gold free game, Sony's given PS4 owners a total of three new titles on its PlayStation PS Plus October 2014 free games list. Normally there are just two PS Plus free games per month. A special version of Sony's new racing game, DriveClub, is the bonus third PS Plus October 2014 game. The DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition includes 11 tracks, 10 cars and all the modes from the normal retail version of the game. The only way to get it is to be … [Read more...] PlayStation Plus August Free Games Now Live in PS Store August 6, 2014 by Jonas Allen Leave a Comment All of Sony's PlayStation Plus August free games are now available for download from the PlayStation Store. The six PS Plus free games for August went live yesterday, Aug. 5, and will stay available as free downloads for the next four weeks. The two PlayStation Plus August free games for PS4, Road Not Taken and Fez, are both puzzle games. To be fair, Road Not Taken is a puzzle game only due to players needing to maneuver through a forest and save lost kids without using too much stamina. It's not a "which switch do I … [Read more...] Sony’s PS Plus Free Games May 2014 List Shorts PS4 Owners April 27, 2014 by Eric Pitt Leave a Comment Maybe Sony is content blasting past Microsoft in the PS4 vs Xbox One sales department. How else can the company explain its paltry PS Plus free games May 2014 list, which seemingly leaves PS4 owners out in the dark? After a rousing PS Plus free game lineup in March and April, Sony's PS Plus free games list for May looks almost nonexistent on PS4 by comparison. Only one game, Stick it to the Man!, will be free to PS4 owners as part of the PS Plus May 2014 program. All the rest -- Puppeteer, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014, … [Read more...] MLB 14 The Show Ships for PS3, Vita; Coming to PS4 May 6 April 1, 2014 by Jonas Allen Leave a Comment Depending on your favorite baseball team, Sony's shipping MLB 14 The Show just one or two days after your team's MLB Opening Day results are in. MLB 14 The Show, the company's flagship baseball game, is available today for both the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. MLB 14 The Show for PS4 will ship in just over a month, on May 6. Sony's MLB The Show series is the highest-rated sports video game of the past eight years, based on Metacritic scores. But that doesn't mean Sony's resting in the development dugout. For its 2014 … [Read more...] PlayStation Plus April 2014 Free Games List is Impressive March 28, 2014 by Eric Pitt Leave a Comment Sony's coming out of GDC with some body blows. First the company fired back at Microsoft's wave of positive Xbox One PR with a list of hundreds of PS4 games on the way in 2014. Now Sony's taken the wraps off its PlayStation Plus April 2014 free games roster. The official list of PlayStation Plus April 2014 free games spans both the PS3 and the PS4, and it's safe to say that the PS Plus April lineup is one of the better ones we've seen. Sony and Microsoft fans have been duking it out for months now in the debate of … [Read more...] Titan Invasion PS4 Coming this Summer, as are PS3, Vita Sony is winning the console sales war in the PS4 vs. Xbox One debate, but the software momentum seems to be swinging in Microsoft's direction. Sony's spent a lot of time in recent weeks talking about upcoming PS4 games, and the discussion largely focuses on indie games. One of those is a Titan Invasion PS4 version of the hit PC series. Titan Invasion PS4 is one of two games the developer, Puppygames, is bringing to Sony's platform this year. 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__label__wiki	0.558408	0.558408	Time for Democrats to Chant 'Lock Them Up!' Good Day World! My morning coffee brought instant inspiration (as it often does) with it today. I clearly recalled the Trump rallies (from day one) that called for Hillary Clinton to be locked up for her supposed crimes. "Lock her up! Lock her up!" the frenzied Trump supporters chanted mindlessly in 2016, 2017, and 2018 (they still may be doing it for all I know). It's time for a new chant - but coming from the Democrats. Trump has declared war on Congress and the Constitution by telling his minions not to appear when they get subpoenas from the House. He even told his cronies to "flip off Congress," and to "...shit in their eyes." The orange ape is so unhinged he's trying to sue the top Democratic in the House, Rep. Elijah Cummings, chair for the House Oversight Committee, to keep him from obtaining his tax returns and financial information. The Democrats also requested "all communications with Stephen Miller," citing a Washington Post report and their concerns that "the president has sought to empower...Stephen Miller to "be in charge of handling all immigration an border affairs." Defiant as ever, Deranged Don (thanks for the new nickname George Conway!) told Miller not to appear. Miller is gladly complying with his bosses order. Stay tuned, I sense another subpoena coming... Back to my coffee-inspired inspiration. It's time for Democrats to gather everywhere in the country and start chanting..."Lock him up! Lock him up!" (using the names mentioned in this post) Starting with...Carl Kline (who overrode intelligence recommendations not to give Trump's daughter Ivanka, and her husband Jared top security clearances, and 23 other Trump minions). He's due to appear before the House Oversight Committee on May 1st. We must not forget two other Trump puppets who have refused to appear despite getting subpoenas: Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, and IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. Also summoned, but complying: Attorney General, William Barr, whose expected to appear on May 2nd; and former White House counsel, Don McGahn, two weeks later... if Trump doesn't somehow stop him from appearing. Last, but not least, there's Robert Mueller. The House has indicated it wants to talk with him, but no date has been set yet. There's some question about his response - whether he will comply, or not. Time for me to walk on down the road... Exposed: Trump/Kim Romance Based Upon Bribery Being the very definition of stupid, Trump continues to try to use his old negotiating (mob taught) tactics by paying a bribe to help his personal cause. Our porn star loving, liar-in-chief, agreed to pay a bribe in 2017 (described by North Korea as a $2 million bill for the hospital care of comatose American Otto Warmbier) to get Warmbier released so Trump could use the news as a foreign relations victory while courting Kim at the time. It's now known that the U.S. envoy sent to retrieve Warmbier had to sign an agreement to pay the bribe on instructions from Trump. Quick thought: I wonder if that big envelope Trump was showing everyone (in 2018) from Kim was really a love letter like he claimed...or was it the itemization for Warmbier's alleged hospitalization? The bill went straight to the Treasury Department, where it remained unpaid throughout 2017. It's unclear whether Trump's puppet Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, paid the bill later, or whether it came up during preparations for Trump's two summits with Kim Jong Un. It's a vivid insight into Trump's pea brain... finding out how he deals with foreign affairs. We'll talk about what Putin must have on Trump another time. Trump paid, or at least agreed to pay - but may have broken that agreement (as his history shows it's a habit dating back to his mob-loving days in New York City) to make himself look like a good negotiator/deal maker. At what price? Kim and Putin cozied up in a one-on-one meeting recently. Not good news for the U.S. It's apparent Kim has jilted his wannabee paramour Trump like a sack of potatoes. Could it be Trump that didn't pay Kim as promised, and that's why their last meeting really spiraled out of control? As mentioned earlier, Trump is a one-horse pony who believes bribery is good for all occasions - even foreign affairs. Apparently he's forgotten about the porn star whose going to get him charged with campaign violations. Trump's headstone someday will sum up his life with this comment from Forrest Gump, "Stupid is, as stupid does." Coffee Talk: Toxic Appointees and Trump's Big Adventure There's nothing like a good cup of coffee to get things moving in the morning (yes, this is a double entendre). That's assuming you like coffee. If not, substitute your drink of choice to greet each new day. Coffee Quote for the Day: The most dangerous drinking game is seeing how long I can go without coffee - Anonymous Now it's time to chat... One of Trump's recent picks - Steve Moore - to sit on the Federal Reserve Board is about as toxic as you can get. Check this out - and this. Have you ever heard of Steve Moore? Probably not. As usual Trump turns over stones to find his appointment selections. His other recent selection for the Federal Reserve Board was Herman Caine , who had to turn down the offer because no one was going to give him a positive vetting. Update on Trump's Big Adventure Not To Get impeached Trump's is threatening to go to the Supreme Court if Congress attempts to impeach him. My first reaction is the orange baboon knows nothing about the impeachment process, and he's just throwing a temper tantrum to sound tough. Kinda like monkeys who throw their feces to show how fierce they are. One of his numerous lawyers needs to take him aside for a moment and explain that the Constitution delegates impeachment proceedings to Congress...not the courts! Trump is becoming increasingly desperate as further crimes (beyond the Mueller report's examples) are going to be exposed by Congress, New York, Virginia, and Washington DC. Let's hope that in Trump's panic he doesn't try pulling a "wag the dog," scenario. It's Trump First...not America First. Wanted: 20 Patriotic GOP Senators Willing To Stand Up For America I'm enjoying my coffee this morning and a wake-and-bake buzz. In the background, the airwaves are buzzing with the talk of impeaching Trump after the release of the redacted Mueller report. Social media activism...for impeachment Trending on Twitter: Republicans For Impeachment Trending in the mainstream media... NBC News: Kamala Harris Says House Should Begin Impeachment of Trump ABC News: Russians and Trump Camp, Friends with Mutual Benefits NBC News: Mueller Didn't Charge Trump - But His Report Is a Brutal Indictment Fox News: Potential GOP Challenger Hogan takes Aim at Trump, Calls Mueller Report 'Disturbing' CNN News: Warren on Impeaching Trump: 'If Anyone Else Did What He Did, they Would Be arrested and Put in Jail' So what happens next? If (and that's a big IF) the House goes with impeachment proceedings, their efforts will amount to nothing - if at least 20 Republicans in the Senate don't agree Trump should be impeached. What's More Likely To Happen... The Democrats will follow the path Mueller laid out for obstruction of justice. They'll hold off on impeachment while the House committees investigate Trump and minions to add to their impressive array of crimes. If their further research shows more evidence of deep corruption (including abusing his presidential powers) they'll likely take a run at impeachment later this year. One caveat: The polling numbers will have to show a sharp upswing of voters wanting Trump to be impeached, or that will take the steam out of the effort. In the end however, there's a need for 20 patriotic GOP senators who'll put their country before the authoritarian ape currently residing in the Oval office. TV Presidents: Comedian and a Con Man - The New Norm in Politics Worldwide Ukranian comedian Volodymye Zelenskiy is now the country's leader. I had a good laugh this morning will drinking my first cup of Joe. Apparently a comedian, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is now the Ukraine's new leader. It seems like TV characters are becoming the people's choice to lead their countries in the 21st century. Zelenskiy played the fictional president of the Ukraine on TV. And as Americans all know, our TV president was a reality show host. How can such unlikely candidates compete with professional politicians? A comedian and a con man? The answer is the same way Americans did against the British. Break the rules. Instead of lining up and getting cut down like sheaves of corn, Americans hid behind objects when fighting the British, giving them a tactical advantage. Don't get me wrong, I'm not comparing Trump to an American patriot. Just the opposite. Trump broke rules to further his own corrupt personal agenda with the help of the Russians. Americans broke the rules of war to win their freedom. Just a thought; the connection between TV stars and politicians is a strong fan base. Once fans, always fans. It accounts for Trump's loyal base who loved seeing his transition from reality star to a real world politician. Quick observation: I think Ukrainians must have a good sense of humor. I hope it works out better for them than our TV star, and now liar-in-chief. One thing is for sure: I'll bet that the Ukraine's new leader didn't get help from the Kremlin to get elected. There's no way to know how successful Zelenskiy (who won 78 percent of the popular vote) will be jumping from TV to reality. Reality Is Sneaking Up On Republican Lawmakers Like a Sumatran tiger lurking in the shadows of Congressional halls, reality is about to bite a lot of GOP asses! Mueller report equals reality...and there's more to see. The road to obstruction of justice was hacked out of the jungle of lies told by Trump and his minions, clearing a path for Congress to pursue. Trump and his enablers are trying to spin the truth, but the 443 page report/road map was explicit. Trump was not exonerated of obstruction of justice. Once again, Republicans must decide to ignore Trump's corruption and lies and suspend reality one more time because of their fear of him. How will history judge those who stood by and enabled the most corrupt president in our 250-year Republic to attack every government institution, and the Constitution repeatedly? I suspect each key crony will go down in history alongside the annuals of the Nuremberg trials after WW II, where Nazi's pleaded they were 'just following orders." If there's any decency left in the Republican Party they should consider an alternative to Trump as their standard-bearer in 2020. Right now there's only one Republican challenger running against our liar in chief - Bill Weld. Perhaps as more revelations emerge from the dozen or so ongoing investigations stemming from the Mueller report, whatever sane Republicans are still left (not sure if there are any) will consider other GOP candidates that may spring up after Trump's toxicity going into the new year. Between now, and January, 2020, expect more facts pointing to corruption coming from Congressional oversight. I don't see anything that will shake Trump's base. He was right when he said he could openly murder someone during the day on 5th avenue, and get away with it. However, let me also point out that a lot of voters in 2016 who loathed Hillary Clinton much more than Trump and his questionable past, voted for him. Hillary Clinton won't be running in 2020. You can be sure of that. Unless the Democrats trot out someone who is also universally loathed, they should be able to win on just that merit alone. Give voters a clear choice between continued corruption or someone who respects our laws, judiciary system, and who serves the nation - and not himself - and it should be a no-brainer. That is, if Russia doesn't back Trump...again. How Ignorance Saved Trump and Minions...Temporally In the Age of Trump, ignorance is a viable self defense endorsed by Donny's minion (and fan boy), Attorney General, William Barr. Formerly called the Mueller Report, it's now referred to as The Big Book on Trump and his Corrupt Minions. It's one of the few places where readers can get a true insight on how dangerous Trump's stupidity is, and how close he came to causing some real damage to this country and our Constitution. After reading the report some clarity has come from Mueller's team. 1) Because Mueller believed he couldn't indict a sitting president, he laid out a clear path for Congress to pursue obstruction of justice. 2) The reason Mueller didn't charge Trump and minions with conspiracy to collude with Russia was they were too stupid and disorganized to be held accountable for laws they weren't supposedly aware of! 3) The report listed numerous questionable contacts between Russians and members of Trump's family and campaign team. That evidence apparently didn't reach the gold standard for conspiracy - depending on who you talk too. 4) Mueller's report spawned 14 criminal investigations that are currently in courts in New York, Washington DC, and in Congress. Moving on from the actual report, it became crystal clear Trump tried to stack the deck by appointing fan boy. AG Barr, who auditioned for the job by writing an article claiming a sitting president can not be convicted of anything because he is the law! Despite both of Barr's attempt to soften the landing of the report, it was still damning enough for Trump to drop three points in the polls within a week of it's release. One more thing to bear in mind; Congress is going to see the whole report - one way or another - and not the redacted version which was vile enough. Trump's manufactured reprieve is only temporary. Stay tuned. Coffee Talk: Toxic Appointees and Trump's Big Adve... Wanted: 20 Patriotic GOP Senators Willing To Stand... TV Presidents: Comedian and a Con Man - The New No... How Ignorance Saved Trump and Minions...Temporally...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2324
__label__cc	0.717595	0.282405	mercedes-benz (112 articles) mercedes-benz is a german automobile manufacturer headquartered in stuttgart. as part of daimler AG, the company includes mercedes-AMG, mclaren group and smart car productions. the mercedes A-class redefines modern luxury with a futuristic interior the exterior of the mercedes A-class stands for sportiness, dynamism and emotion. car design (448 articles) mercedes-benz sawtooth 4x4 adventure van is built for remote exploration the mercedes-benz sawtooth off-road camper van is a self-sufficient mobile home, ready to live off-the-grid. creative camping (86 articles) mercedes-AMG unveils the E-class luxury convertible at NAIAS 2018 the mercedes-AMG E-class convertible fuses powerful performance with sporty style and a touch-sensitive steering wheel. mercedes‑benz encases 1979's G-class inside gigantic amber-colored cube at NAIAS the piece symbolizes the timelessness of the off-road legend and makes a conscious reference to the natural phenomenon of insects preserved in amber. 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__label__cc	0.563778	0.436222	Desperate Dictionary Rehearsal Space Invisible Walls Jon Beedell was invited by In Situ Theatre to collaborate with Neil Butler and Kosovar theatre company Teatri Oda to develop a project around the “invisible walls” that determine contemporary life in Kosova. ‘Home’ is about a thirst for freedom, and a liberation that brings a different set of restrictions – the social and political barriers that stop movement and sometimes communication. Home is something to dream of and escape to, but also a place to escape from. ‘Home’ looks at situations when you are not allowed a home. ‘Home’ is about how freedom of choice has a price. Directed by Jon and created with Teatri ODA, “Home” combines installation, performance and radical theatre with Albanian song, dance and history. The audience is drawn to a beautiful installation representing Home. However, it isn’t quite what it appears – a little difficult to enter and even more so to leave. The content and delivery of the project have been devised in a 2 week workshop. The ‘Home’ artists will reconvene in October in Kosova to continue the devising of the show which will be made in spring 2013 and toured thereafter at major European festivals. Work in progress from Teatri Oda’s new show ‘Invisible Walls’ Subscribe to our Newsletter using this link. See our newsletters archive here. @desperatemen Tweets by @DesperateMen About Desperate Men Desperate Men have been inviting people to play for over 30 years, creating, performing and producing ground-breaking outdoor theatre in the UK and internationally. As creative producers, we work on large-scale outdoor art projects and collaborate with other partners and arts organisations. We also create bespoke performances, street animations and education projects on commission and still find time for our own creative work. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, from working with local authorities to engage communities to setting up partnerships with other artists. http://twitter.com/desperatemen http://www.facebook.com/TheDesperateMen Arts Council of Wales artswales.org.uk © 1980-2020 Desperate Men. All Right Reserved. All content is © Desperate Men except where stated otherwise. Website maintained by Alex Mielus & Retetele bunicii.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2328
__label__wiki	0.821208	0.821208	A no-deal Brexit won't end the uncertainty for business It's very difficult to say what's going to happen with Brexit right now. The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has said he'd rather "die in a ditch" than ask for a Brexit delay. Yet that's what MPs are pushing for him to do. And now parliament is suspended for five weeks. For businesses, this uncertainty over the UK's future relationship with the EU is taking its toll. But the idea that leaving without a deal on October 31 will end this uncertainty is a false one. It will just make things even more uncertain. The Bank of England's latest survey of UK firms details the high level of uncertainty introduced by the Brexit process since the referendum of June 2016. It found that 50% of firms considered Brexit to be one of their top three drivers of uncertainty. It also found that uncertainty has increased substantially after the September 2018 Salzburg summit, when the EU rejected the UK's Brexit plan and which led to the extension from March 31 to October 31. Moreover, since June 2016 investment fell by 11%, whereas the fall in productivity ranged from 2% to 5%. On this basis, one could argue that exiting the EU with or without a deal is paramount, as it will settle the matter for the benefit of the British people and companies. While this may be true for people, it will not be the case for business. A no-deal Brexit means that Britain will revert to WTO rules to trade with the EU and the rest of the world. This means import duties and various controls on trade, which economists at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance estimate could reduce trade with the EU by as much as 40% over ten years. This is because some 44% of all UK exports go to the EU and 53% of all UK imports come from the EU, with 30% of UK food coming from the EU. A deal would allow all of this trade to continue freely. As trade deals take years to negotiate, a no-deal Brexit would mean lots more uncertainty ahead. Financial trouble An even bigger reason why uncertainty will persist after October 31 if there's a no-deal Brexit is to do with the UK economy's reliance on the finance industry. Manufacturing, once a powerful component of the country's GDP, has fallen to below 9% of UK GDP. Britain's financial centre, known as the City of London, is the largest financial hub in the world and employs more than 2.2m people, if you include all the related professions and services that are dependent on the City and spread across the country. The uncertainty affecting financial firms is of a different type than that of other businesses. The first reason for this is to do with the nature of investment banking and trading of currencies, equities and derivatives. Some Pound 40 to Pound 50 billion of these types of services relate to EU markets, whereas some Pound 55 to Pound 65 billion are truly global and do not depend on the EU. So nearly 50% of trading exchange is conducted in euros and the City of London is the largest hub in the world for euro-trading and various currency swaps. A no-deal Brexit would mean that the City would - overnight - be subject to restrictions and trade in services would no longer benefit from the free movement principle. Until things settle for Britain's financial hub, which means consolidating a global and non-EU dependent financial and banking network, uncertainty will persist for the foreseeable future. Toxic fights A longer-term issue for the City relates to the protracted friction between it and Brussels over their different approaches to regulation. UK regulations are limited and concern mainly some fundamental ring-fencing legislation, which requires each large UK bank to separate its retail banking activity from the rest of its business. EU regulations, on the other hand, are many and rather rigid, covering market abuse, LIBOR, solvency rules for insurers, payment services - the list goes on. Hedge funds, although not the bulk of the City's trade and activity, are extremely hostile to EU regulation because their trading is global, mostly in Asia. And, while the City as a whole aims to diversify trading relations and boost business with Asia, the EU's aim is to develop its own self-reliant and integrated market, based on large amounts of regulation. This is typical of Germany's "social market economy" model, which combines free market capitalism with regulation and discipline to ensure fair competition and social policies, and has been transplanted across the EU. Here lies the reason for toxic fights between the UK and the EU over the "passporting rights" which allow City firms to freely trade their services across the EU. A deal would have meant a transition period where UK firms continue to enjoy these rights and trade could continue without any new barriers. With no deal in place, the UK will be treated like a non-member. What's more, new negotiations would have to begin to determine future trade structures. Not only will this take time, it is likely that the EU would force tougher regulation on the UK to regain its free trade in services. Thus, uncertainty and tension between the UK and the EU will continue in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Meanwhile, it is clear to us that both sides have a vested interest in reaching a deal that respects the UK's June 2016 referendum result and maintains economic and social stability in the UK and beyond. Authors: Vassilis K. 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__label__cc	0.553502	0.446498	The work of the ECML represents a collective effort and determination to enhance the quality in language education at challenging times. The publications illustrate the dedication and active involvement of all those who participated in a series of international projects and training and consultancy activities. The promotion of the programme outputs and their adaptation to different learning environments is supported through National Contact Points in each of the member states of the Centre. Read more The European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) is a Council of Europe institution to which thirty-three countries currently subscribe. The ECML assists its member states in addressing challenges within their national education systems by: promoting innovative approaches to language education; advancing the quality of learning and teaching languages; supporting the implementation of language education policies; fostering dialogue between language education practitioners and decision makers. The work of the Centre focuses primarily on priority areas in member states such as migration and language education, plurilingual education, mobility and intercultural learning, new media in language education, evaluation and assessment, early language learning, content and language integrated learning, employment and languages. Teacher education is at the core of its work. ECML activities are complementary to those of the Council of Europe’s work related to the development of policies and planning tools in the field of language education and the Secretariat of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Within the framework of its 4-year programmes, the Centre works together with ministries, language experts, national institutions and international language organisations. Through its programmes, the ECML provides a platform for gathering and disseminating information, stimulating discussion and training multipliers in matters related to language education. It also maintains Europe-wide networks for teacher trainers, researchers and educational administrators. Displaying 93 resources Pages: previous page - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - next page - last page Pages count: 10 FREPA: A Framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures - Competences and resources This publication opens ways for implementing pluralistic approaches in classrooms in order to develop the plurilingual and intercultural competences of learners of all subjects. Guidelines for task-based university language testing The publication explains how languages for specific purposes (LSP) can be tested in the university context using a task-based approach. It shows how such an approach to language testing can be used in various settings and how task-based language tests are devised and administered. Promoting plurilingualism - Majority language in multilingual settings To show how plurilingualism can be fostered in majority language teaching (for example, the teaching of Spanish in Spain or Polish in Poland) in secondary schools, this publication offers concrete examples for teacher development and strategies for change management. This resource book is complemented by video classroom examples on the website. Plurilingualism and pluriculturalism in content-based teaching: A training kit The training kit shows in which way the languages and cultures present in the classroom can be developed as a cross-curricular resource at primary and secondary level. It offers twenty-six content-based didactic units in English, French and Spanish to be used in classrooms. Using the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages (EPOSTL) Complementing the ECML publication European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages (EPOSTL) a set of tools is available to facilitate the implementation of the EPOSTL in teacher education. CLIL-LOTE-START – Content and language integrated learning for languages other than English – Getting started! The publication provides insights into different forms and ways of putting into practice content and language integrated learning (CLIL) in primary and secondary education, pre- and in-service teacher education, as well as in the field of research and school development. It promotes the CLIL approach to a wider target public, beyond the area of specialists. QualiTraining – A training guide for quality assurance in language education The "QualiTraining Guide" provides a framework and the tools for facilitating the implementation of quality principles and procedures at a grassroots level. It is, thus, relevant both for individual professional development and for team / institutional contexts focusing on consolidating their "quality culture". Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages The handbook for teachers is designed to assist in the assessment of reading and writing in the primary language classroom. Pathways through assessing, learning and teaching in the CEFR "Pathways" - guide and kit - aims at supporting ownership and contextualization of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The guide provides a user-friendly tool for accessing the ‘nitty gritty’ of the CEFR. The kit assists teacher educators in devising training paths for understanding the principles of the CEFR and for envisaging links with classroom practice. The European Language Portfolio – A guide to the planning, implementation and evaluation of whole-school projects The guide explains how to use the European Language Portfolio to support the learning and teaching of all foreign languages at all levels in a school. Case studies carried out in ten countries illustrate different approaches to ELP use. Pages: previous page - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - next page - last page Language teacher and learner competences New Media in Language Education Plurilingual and intercultural education Evaluation and assessment Migrant education and employment CLIL Languages of schooling Early language learning Book Brochure Website Book and website Language teacher and learner competences Migration and language education Sign languages Plurilingual education New media in language education Mobility and intercultural learning Evaluation and assessment Employment and languages Early language learning Content and language integrated learning Languages of schooling CEFR and ELP Portfolios Language policy issues Theoretical background and reference Teacher education Catalan Portuguese Turkish Tamil Tigrinya Albanian Romansh Montenegrin Romani Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian Bosnian-Kroatian-Montenegrian-Serbian Arabic Bulgarian Czech German Greek English Spanish Estonian Persian Finnish French Irish Croatian Hungarian Icelandic Italian Japanese Lithuanian Dutch Norwegian Polish Romanian Russian Slovak Slovenian Serbian Swedish ECML list of publications List of publications 1998-2016 Council of Europe catalogue Modern Languages (2012) ECML glossary Programme glossary 2008-2011 "Empowering language professionals” (2013)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2334
__label__cc	0.743097	0.256903	Michael Douglas Commits Sartorial Blunder Every Man Can Learn From Fellas, don’t let it hang loose. Thursday 21st November, 2019 Picture the scene. You’re attending a lavish cocktail party. Your hairstyle is on point, your watch game is strong and your brand new suit is ready to make its first appearance. You should be able to rock up looking like a model. But – shock, horror – you haven’t had the suit pants tailored to hang at the right length and instead of looking a million dollars, you look like you just picked something up from Vinnie’s. At least you can be safe in the knowledge that it’s not just you that makes this sartorial slip-up. Celebrities are just as bad. They’re so often our go-to for the latest style trends. But if they get it wrong on a regular basis, how are we ever going to learn? Michael Douglas is one such offender who makes the mistake of wearing ill-fitting suit trousers. So much so, we’ve gone greyer than him with the agony it causes us. The multi-award-winning actor was recently seen arriving at The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on November the 19th, looking a picture of health. That is, until, you divert your gaze to his ankles. Where there should be a glimpse of a sock, there’s nothing but a bunched up mess of material. He’s not alone in making the embarrassing blunder. Celebs the world over continuously neglect the traditional style rules when wearing a suit. It’s most likely because they’ve been sent said offensive suit from a label, they immediately throw it on before an event, get snapped wearing it once and then consign it to the depths of their vast wardrobe. Ash Williams made a farcical fashion faux-pas whilst hosting the Miss Universe Australia finals. The Australian comedian donned a tuxedo – the ultimate in formal attire – for the event, but he would have got a unanimous nil point from us if we were the judge. It took just one look at this photo for us to immediately want to gauge our eyes out with rusty nails. Simply unforgivable. Fired up to be hosting Miss Universe Australia again this year. I’ll be trialling my new catch phrase ‘make some noises’. I’ve also planted several crowd mics in the audience. #MakeSomeNoises #MissUniverseAustralia A post shared by A S H W l L L I A M S (@ashwilliams1) on Jun 27, 2019 at 12:56am PDT Danish actor Viggo Mortensen, another celeb who regularly appears on our well-dressed radar, isn’t immune to making a mistake every now and then either, turning up to the 89th Academy Awards with unhemmed trousers. That brings us nicely on to Simon Cowell. The music mogul consistently comes to mind when thinking about dodgy fashion sense. He repeats his offences so often though, we’re starting to believe he thinks he looks good. If he’s not wearing his go-to outfit of a rag-thin white t-shirt and light-wash denim jeans, he can be seen sporting a suit that’s all kinds of wrong. Behind the scenes on the set of the @BGT glam shoot A post shared by @ simoncowell on Apr 5, 2016 at 6:59am PDT We simply don’t understand how he doesn’t trip over his trousers given the amount of slack material at the bottom. It hurts us. “Glam shoot” he captions this picture. It physically hurts us. So gents, please, for the love of all that is Holy, make sure your trousers hang at the right length. A quick trip to a haberdashery can make all the difference between a sharp dressed man and a blunt dud. Your Trouser Length Can Make Or Break Your Suit; Here’s The Correct Way To Wear It Suits Are Your Timeless Ticket To Looking Sharp; Here’s How To Wear Every Type	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2340
__label__wiki	0.664956	0.664956	Ekioh receives a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise Cambridge, UK, 21st April 2015, Ekioh has been named as a winner of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. Ekioh, an acknowledged leader in Scalable Vector Graphics and TV Browser technology, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation for successfully enabling the delivery of visually compelling user interfaces on cost effective set top box technology. “Being recognised with a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise is a great honour”, said Piers Wombwell, CEO at Ekioh. “Innovation is at the very heart of the products Ekioh creates. We are proud that our technology drives the user experience for millions of people.” With the growth of new ways to consume TV content, it has never been more important for TV operators to provide a visually compelling and easy to use service. Ekioh’s innovative technology helps achieve this goal with cost effective hardware. It is not surprising therefore to find Ekioh technology is a fundamental part of many of the world’s fastest growing TV networks. “We would like to extend our thanks to all our customers and partners”, said Stephen Reeder, Commercial Director at Ekioh. “Their continued trust in Ekioh as an innovative technology partner continues to drive our mutual business success.” Ekioh designs and develops user interface software for embedded systems. Ekioh’s products include the Ekioh UI Engine which delivers fast, responsive user interfaces based upon the SVG standard; the Ekioh TV Browser which supports the latest HTML5 features in a highly compact footprint; and the Ekioh Twin Engine Browser which fuses UI performance and HTML5 features to create the ideal embedded browser. Ekioh’s partners include Albis, Amino, Arris, Beenius, Dune HD, Ericsson, Nagravision, Sagem, Technotrend, Zebra Technologies and Zenterio. Based in Cambridge, UK, Ekioh (www.ekioh.com) makes it easy to develop compelling user interfaces for consumer devices. The Ekioh team has many years of experience developing user interface software for embedded systems, including JVMs and JavaTV, HTML and SVG. For more information email: info@ekioh.com About Queen’s Awards Approximately 150 Queen’s Awards have been announced this year for outstanding business achievement in the fields of International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development. The awards are made annually by HM The Queen, and are only given for the highest levels of excellence demonstrated in each category. To find out more about the Queen’s Awards visit www.queensawards.org.uk Tags: ekioh, tv browser, twin engine browser, UI Engine, wince webkit, windows ce webkit	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2344
__label__wiki	0.668239	0.668239	On completing this module, students are expected to be able to: describe the processes that cause sea level to rise and fall; explain the evidence for sea level change in the geologic record and over the last century; project sea level rise in coming decades and beyond and their impact on coastal communities; propose strategies to cope with rising seas in communities that are most threatened by sea level rise. After completing this module, students should be able to answer the following questions: How much is sea level forecasted to rise in 2100? What are the processes that are causing modern sea level rise and what is the relative role of each? How much would sea level rise if all of the ice on Greenland and Antarctica were to melt? What is the current rate of sea level rise? What instruments are used to measure modern sea level rise? What faunas can be used to reconstruct ancient (but fairly recent) sea levels? When in the last 25 thousand years were the fastest rates of sea level rise? What are some of the processes that are causing relative sea level change in the region around New Orleans, and how much are some parts of the city subsiding? What do the terms transgression, regression, and sequence refer to and how do they fit into the concept of relative sea level change? What is reflection seismology and how does it help determine ancient sea level? Why was sea level so high in the Cretaceous and Eocene? What is storm surge, and why did it do so much damage during Katrina? What strategies are being used to prevent flooding in the next Katrina? What strategies are being used to prevent flooding on the Outer Banks, Netherlands, and Venice? What is the future of sea level rise in Bangladesh, Pacific Islands, and the Torres Straits? ‹ Module 10: Rising Seas up Assignments Roadmap ›	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2348
__label__wiki	0.805845	0.805845	Essentials of Oceanography Geosciences Department Penn State PROGRAM HOME PAGE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GUIDE Salt as a Commodity We won't dwell too much on salt as a commodity here, but it is an interesting topic for students because salt has played such an important role in human history. There is an excellent book on the subject by Mark Kurlansky titled Salt: A World History. It has extensive information on the uses of salt through the ages, what makes good salt, trade routes, the historical monetary value of salt (Roman soldiers were paid in salt!), the role salt has played in wars, and so on. Although salt is mined from strata on land (this salt represents the remnants of ancient oceans that have evaporated and left their salts behind), much is now produced from the evaporation of seawater in carefully monitored salt pans. In the United States, salt mines can be found in New York state (around the Finger Lakes) and New Mexico (near Albuquerque). There is a saltworks (evaporative) in San Francisco Bay (see below). These are the Cargill saltworks near Hayward, California where salt production goes hand-in-hand with wetlands preservation. The reddish ponds are the most highly evaporated--red color is a "bloom" of a salt-tolerant species of photosynthetic dinoflagellates. Most of the active saltworks are in lower latitudes such as Baja, California. The oldest known salt mines are found near Krakow, Poland. It is intriguing that we can't drink seawater as a means to get our salt (see later section on salt in seawater), but we are totally dependent on this source for the salt our bodies do (and don't) need, whether from ancient oceanic deposits or modern evaporative ponds. There is a good source of information online about salt (follow this link). Source: USGS ‹ Ice, Water, & Vapor up Latent Heat & Heat Capacity › EARTH 540: Essentials of Oceanography Lesson 3 Introduction Ice, Water, & Vapor Latent Heat & Heat Capacity Water as the Universal Solvent Why the Sea is Bitter It's All About Cycles Geochemical Residence Time Seawater Properties I; Activity 1 Seawater Properties II; Activity 2 Summary & Final Tasks Authors: Michael Arthur and Chris Marone, Department of Geosciences, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University. The John A. Dutton e-Education Institute is the learning design unit of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University. College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering Department of Geosciences Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Earth and Environmental Systems Institute Energy Institute Institute for National Gas Research Online Geospatial Education Programs iMPS in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Policy Program Office BA in Energy and Sustainability Policy Program Office M.Ed. in Earth Sciences Program Office Dutton Community Yammer Group Penn State Digital Learning Cooperative Penn State World Campus Web Learning @ Penn State 2217 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802 Privacy & Legal Statements \| Copyright Information	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0026.json.gz/line2349
__label__wiki	0.742732	0.742732	"Brian Harrison" Undergoing Major Overhaul Help bring this reliable locomotive back into steam. Henry Ellison Idling at Wirksworth Wirksworth Station Join The Team - Volunteering Day Fancy starting a new hobby? Come along and chat to our friendly team, see displays about the work we do and take a ride on one of our trains. 'Click here' for more details. The aim of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association is to support the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway by providing volunteers to help with its operation and maintenance. Plus to protect and provide an educational and fun interpretation of the historical interest to both 'EVRA' members and the general public. The association itself was formed in 1997 and became a charitable company, limited by guarantee in 2002. No. 3 "Brian Harrison" Boiler lift for Overhaul - 10th December 2019 No. 3 "Brian Harrison" has had its boiler removed following the expiration of its 10-year boiler certificate. The boiler has been sent away to an external contractor for inspection and repair. The rest of the locomotive back at the railway will also be examined and any necessary repairs and replacements of parts will be carried out. Take a look at No.3 being dismantled and the lifting of the boiler 'here'. All hands to the pumps Photo Credit: Nathan Cooke All in bits and pieces. Lifting the water tank Henry Ellison Boiler Repairs Completed - October 2019 Henry Ellison has been reassembled following its boiler repairs after the discovery of 4-6 broken stay rivets between the inner and outer firebox. Donations from members and visitors have accelerated this work without compromising the progress on other projects. The locomotive passed its steam test following the boilers inspectors visit. The locomotive will now be ready to perform its duties for the Shottle Shuttle services which take place at weekends throughout November. Take a look at Henry being reassembled 'here'. Easy does it! Photo Credit: Steve Frampton All back together again. Lifting water tank into position Official Opening - Wirksworth Station Building - Phase 1 - 9th October 2019 In October 2019, phase 1 of the new station building at Wirksworth built by EVRA, was officially opened by William Tucker, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire (and patron of EVRA) in the presence of representatives from Derbyshire Environment Trust, Tarmac, Wirksworth Town Council and WyvernRailplc, and subscribers to our regular giving appeal. The building was completed thanks to the help of grant aid from Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund, (facilitated by Derbyshire Environment Trust) a generous legacy and a large number of donations. It has been a long process, with EVRA funding the removal of the old dust dock, the laying of the foundation for the whole building and then overwinter 2018/2019 the construction of the first phase as money became available and with considerable help from the volunteers who normally restore and maintain coaches, who took on the challenge to learn new skills! Volunteers have also installed the electrics, CCTV etc. The building is lit with LED lights throughout and heated by a heat exchanger, supplying under-floor heating. The building houses a new museum and the Association’s book and gift shop, both of which are considerably enlarged. The grant-funded among other items secure display cabinets, the installation of which has encouraged people to loan unique items of railway memorabilia for display. The building is based on the design of a Midland Railway Station, like the one which was demolished at Wirksworth and is approximately on the site of the original building. The museum and shop will be open on days when trains are running on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. The new EVRA shop, located to the rear of the phase 1 Station building, has already benefitted from the more spacious surroundings allowing a far better display of the new and second-hand transport and other books, jigsaws, models, children’s books and games etc seeing increased sales during the first month. The stock is always changing and much new stock is on display. In addition, donations of books, jigsaws, gifts, Christmas items etc have increased over the last six weeks too. New Wirksworth Station Building In early 2017, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association, paid for the removal of a hazardous dust dock at Wirksworth Station presenting us with a flat area close to platform 1, and paving the way for construction to begin on a much-needed brand new Station Building. With the help of generous donations, member subscriptions, customer purchases and a grant, work has progressed over the last two years resulting in the recent opening of a new multi-purpose building, just behind Platform 1. The building, based on the 'Midland Railway' design with canopies, brick base and timber construction fits neatly into the heritage model of both the station and EVRA. WIRKSWORTH BUILD PROGRESS FRONT 2 Wirksworth New Station Building Plan What it the new building may look like progres being made.. Outdated facilities will eventually be replaced with a Cafe, Booking Office and Gift Shop. The new Museum, Book Shop, Information Centre and Toilets will be opening later this year, whilst the model railway is being re-located to the former museum coach. Disability access has also been carefully considered throughout. 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