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Full Rail Closures from Oceanside to San Diego Scheduled for the Next Two Weekends
Significant Rail Construction is Planned for San Diego County
October 15, 2019-- To accommodate scheduled work along the rail line that carries passengers and freight from Oceanside to San Diego, there will be two full rail closures during the next two weekends.
The full rail closures, called Absolute Work Windows (AWW), are routinely scheduled in advance to manage rail construction and to ensure crews can complete critical work safely.Â
SANDAG is working with partners along the 60-mile San Diego segment of the LOSSAN corridor to construct nearly $1 billion in improvements, including a primary effort to double-track the rail corridor to improve capacity and efficiency. Other infrastructure improvements include bridge and track replacements, new platforms, pedestrian undercrossings, and other safety and operational enhancements.
The first rail closure will occur this weekend – starting just after midnight on Saturday, October 19, through 5 a.m. on Monday, October 21. All rail service will be halted between Oceanside and Downtown San Diego during this time.
The second rail closure is planned to take place just after midnight, Saturday, October 26, through early morning on Monday, October 28.
During the next two weekends, the rail closures will affect four rail services operating on the San Diego segment of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) coastal rail corridor: North County Transit District (NCTD), Metrolink, Amtrak, and the freight carrier BNSF.
Regular passenger rail service is scheduled to resume in time for the morning commute the Monday after each weekend closure. Riders are encouraged to allow for more travel time as service could be delayed.
During the two scheduled closures, the following will be accomplished:
In Carlsbad, as part of the Poinsettia Station Improvements project, crews will continue work on the pedestrian undercrossing. Work will include installing fencing, railing for the undercrossing, and grading and pouring station platform ramps.
The $33.7 million project will lengthen and elevate passenger platforms, add a fence between the tracks within the station, relocate a section of the existing tracks, and replace the existing rail crossings with an undercrossing featuring stairways and ADA compliance ramps on both sides of the tracks. Additional station enhancements will include new shelters, signage, and updated lighting.
The Poinsettia Station Improvements Project is expected to be complete by 2020.
In San Diego, ongoing construction activities are planned throughout the Mid-Coast corridor. As part of the Mid-Coast Trolley project, crews will install screen walls and station foundations, remove falsework, restore structure waterproofing, remove existing tracks and grade the area, and perform drainage improvements.
The $192 million Elvira to Morena Double Track project will add a 2.6-mile of double track from State Route 52 to just south of Balboa Avenue. This new track will connect to existing double track, resulting in 10.3 miles of continuous double track.
The Mid-Coast Corridor Trolley project is being constructed concurrently with the Elvira to Morena Double Track project and is expected to be completed by late 2021.
At the San Diego River Bridge near Friars Road, crews will continue ongoing bridge construction activities which include installing irrigation lines and pouring concrete.
The $93.9 million project will add 0.9-miles of double track across the river connecting to existing double track at each end. The work will result in a continuous 7-mile double track segment in the southernmost portion of the LOSSAN corridor. The project also includes a new double track bridge and signal modifications.
The San Diego River Bridge Project is expected to be complete late 2020.
In Del Mar, as part of the San Dieguito Double Track project, crews will perform soil testing near the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a proposed drainage culvert.
During all construction, nearby residents and businesses can expect intermittent noise and lights.
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Worldwide Boba Tea Brand Happy Lemon Targets Del Mar For Third San Diego Location
With more than 1,000 locations around the globe, boba tea brand Happy Lemon is increasing its footprint in San Diego with the launch of its third area location in Del Mar Highlands Town Center.
Founded in Shanghai, China in 2006 by Yummy Town Holdings founder Albert Wu - who also started such global brands as RBT Tea Cafe, The Spiceland, and Alma - Happy Lemon is a fast-casual bubble tea chain that now has branches in cities all over the world, including throughout China, United States, Australia, Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, and Thailand. Each outpost is designed in bright colors to create a happy & energetic brand image, and the menu is based around bubble tea and other flavored drinks made with quality ingredients.
Happy Lemon's first San Diego outpost launched on Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa last year and is the company's largest branch in the world to date. A second area location opened this past summer in the Eastlake community of Chula Vista. The third branch hopes to open by years end in Del Mar Highlands Town Center between Swirls and Optometry Cabana behind the PopJet Fountain + Amphitheater. In addition to a large selection of bubble teas, including the signature "rock salted cheese" varieties (creamy and enriched froth mixed with rock salt), this branch will also serve handheld eggpuff waffles. There will also be milk teas, lemon teas, boba teas, smoothies and other drinks on the menu.
Happy Lemon will be located at 12925 El Camino Real, Unit 26, in Del Mar. For more information, visit happy-lemon.com/en.
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Science, Engineering, and Technology
Ag in the Classroom
Consumer & Family Sciences
Environmental Education & Earth Sciences
Learn about both commercial and non-commercial agricultural practices in a classroom environment.
Learn about Alpacas, their care and management. May also include information on their use as a wool or pack animal.
Learn about the historical and current agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock.
Learn about bees and their care and required equipment. Member may manage one or more hives while learning about the handling and sale of honey and the bee industry.
Learn about birds and their care and management as a part of Avian Science. Birds may be raised for pets, show, breeding, meat, eggs, or sale. Project may include information about commercial practices in birds. Subcategories include Emu and Ostrich, Exotic, Poultry, and Turkey.
Birds- Emu & Ostrich
Avian Science project focused on Emus and Ostriches.
Birds- Exotic
Avian Science project focused on Exotic Birds including canaries, finches, budgies, cockatiels, lovebirds, African grays, amazons, macaws, and cockatoos.
Birds- Poultry
Avian Science project focused on poultry.
Birds- Turkey
Avian Science project focused on turkeys.
Learn about the care and feeding of household cats. May include management and grooming. Cats may be raised for pets, shows, or breeding.
Learn about the raising, care, and management of cattle. Animals may be raised for meat, show, sale, or breeding. Subcategories include calf processing, replacement heifer, and veal calf.
Cattle- Beef
Learn about beef cattle and their care and management. Members may raise animals for meat or for breeding. Ownership is preferred. Opportunities are available for non-owners.
Cattle- Dairy
Learn about diary cattle, their care and management. Members may raise animals for milk, breeding, or sale as bred heifers. Ownership is preferred. Opportunities are available for non-owners.
Cavies
Learn the care, feeding, and management of cavies. Members may raise animals for pets, market, showing, or breeding.
Learn about dogs, their care, and their feeding. May include obedience training of animal. Subcategories include agility, care and training, and stock.
Learn about goats and their general care, management, and various uses. Members may raise animals for pets, breeding, sale, or show. Subcategories include Pygmy, Pack, and Nigerian.
Goats Angora
Learn about angora goats and theri care and managemen. Members may use animals for marketing, breeding, or for angora wool.
Goats Dairy
Learn about dairy goats, their care and management. Members may raise animals for marketing, breeding, or for angora wool.
Goats Meat
Learn about meat goats and their care and management. Animals may be raised for meat, show, sale, or breeding.
Goats Nigerian
Goat project focused on Nigerian dwarf goats.
Goats Pack
Goat project focused on pack goats.
Goats Pygmy
Goat project focused on pygmy goats.
Guide Dogs & Service Animals
Raise a puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc, or a similar association. Applications are required and my be obtained through the 4-H office.
Equine- Horse & Ponies
Learn how to care for, feed, and ride a horse or pony. The animal may be either owned or leased. Handicapped riding and the "horseless project" (learning about equines without access to one) are offered in some counties. Subcategories of this project include: breeding, draft, drill, judging, driving, English, gymkhana, dressage, miniature, trail riding, and western.
Learn hose to judge various species of livestock according to breed or market specifications. May include, but are not limited to, species such as: cow, horse, sheep, goat, swine, turkey, chicken, rabbit, cavies, and dogs. May include instruction in carcass and egg judging.
Learn about llamas and their care and management. May include information on their use as pack or wool animals.
Pets and Small Animals
Learn about care for, and train pets and small animals such as cates, hamsters, birds, and rats. May include breeding and sale.
Learn the care, feeding, and management of rabbits. Members may raise animals for pets, fur, show, or breeding.
Learn about the care, feeding, and management of various species of reptiles. These species may include snakes, turtles and tortoises, and lizards.
Learn about the care and management of sheep. Members may raise animals for pets, show, wool, breeding, or sale. Ownership is preferred.
Sheep Breeding
Learn about the care and management of breeding sheep. Members may learn, but are not limited to, the genetics involved in breeding, the care and management of in-lamb ewes and ewes after laming, and AI practices.
Sheep Market
Learn about the care and management of market sheep. Members may raise animals for market or show.
Learn about the care and management of swine. Members may raise animals for pets, show, sale, or breeding. Ownership is preferred.
Swine Breeding
Learn about the care and management of breeding swine. Members may learn, but are not limited to, the genetics involved in breeding swine, the care and management of furrowing sows and boars, and AI practices.
Swine Market
Learn about the care and management of market swine. Members may raise animals for market or show.
Therapeutic Animals
Learn about the care and training of therapeutic animals. Members may be training or assisting with a therapeutic animal during the animal's working hours.
Learn about the stages in the development of an egg embryo. Members may hatch eggs and study the development at regular intervals, preserve embryos and make reports.
Learn to collect, identify, and possibly mount insects. Learn about insect's individual traits and habitats, and their relationship with humans in their uses and control.
Learn about marine biology including plant and animal life in the ocean. Marine science focuses on biological aspects o the ocean while oceanography focuses on the geological and meteorology aspects.
Learn about the range of behavior and characteristics of a normal animal. Learn about diseases, and their causes and prevention, and precaution to control those diseases that affect humans.
Learn about animals, their classification and physical traits. May include learning about habitats and animal interactions with humans.
Consumer & Family Science
Child Development & Care
Learn how children grow and respond, and how to care for children and build relationships with small children. Appropriate activities for 10 and 11 year old boys and girls are included as well as activities for the early and mid teens.
Members will not only learn the basics of clothing and other project construction, but also explore purchasing, selection, appearance, and care of clothing and textile.
For the member who is interested in wise purchasing for themselves and others. Members will learn to balance needs, wants, and resources by setting priorities and weighing alternative.
Fashion Revue
Introduces members to the idea and basics of modeling a piece of clothing or accessory in front of an audience. Items need not be made by member in some cases. May include the attendance of Fashion Revue.
May include any craft which uses fiber as its main point. May include project such as felting or weaving.
Learn how to tastefully arrange flowers and other objects for use as decoration.
Home & Personal Management
Home management utilizes the same principles that are applied in business or to our personal life. All of us make decisions, establish priorities, set goals, and chart progress with records. Members will learn how to make effective use of limited resources to reach goals.
Home Arts & Furnishings
Learn to embrace home arts, home furnishings, and refinishing furniture. Members may also learn how to best incorporate color, light, design, space, and texture in a living space to optimize comfort and appearance.
Members learn how to design and assemble a quilting using machine or hand methods. May include guidance in selecting fabrics and patterns.
Members learn how to properly set and display a table for both formal and non-formal situations. May include a section on proper etiquette.
4-H Camping
Members learn how to safely camp overnight in varying terrains. May include an overnight trip.
Learn about celestial bodies and migrations. Members will discover constellations and seasonal changes. May include a short course on telescopes.
Study the climate and other atmospheric sciences in a 4-H climatology project.
Stewardship is an ethic that embodies cooperative planning and management of environmental resources with organizations, communicates and others to actively engage in the prevention of loss of habitat and facilitate its recovery in the interest of long-term sustainability.
Fishing & Fly Tying
Members learn the delicate art of tying flies for fishing. Fishing methods taught may vary from fly fishing to deep sea fishing to lake fishing.
Forestry is the science of managing forest. Learn about planting and growing trees, the use of timber, wildlife habitat, recreation, landscapes, watershed management, erosion control and many other forest ecosystems concepts.
Learn about ocean currents, waves, plate tectonics and geology of the sea floor. Marine science focuses on biological aspects o the ocean while oceanography focuses on the geological and meteorology aspects.
Includes, but is not limited to any of the following: camping, rock climbing, canoeing, mountaineering, first aid, outdoor cookery, topographic map reading, and outdoor survival.
Science Literacy
A project aimed to teach scientific concepts to youth and increase their scientific literacy.
Learn to understand the importance of soil and water conservation in everyday living. Included will be study of our renewable and non-renewable resources and how they affect our quality of life.
Learn about local and exotic wildlife, their habitat, and value to ecosystem and economics. Includes information on the conservation of wildlife. May include work with a relocation/rehabilitation program.
Learn about limited and renewable sources of energy. earn uses, impacts, costs, and management of both traditional alternative energy forms.
Learn the study of solid and liquid matter constituting the Earth. May include learning about minerals, jewelry, and field trips to geologic formations.
Field Crops & Management
Learn to grow and mark any commercial type of field or row crop. May include some information on commercial methods and environmental issues.
Fruits, Nuts, & Berries
Learn to grow and market any fruit crop. May include information on commercial methods and environmental issues.
Indoor & Mini Gardens
Learn to grow indoor plants and terrariums as well as patio plants and pot gardening of flowering or fruit-bearing plants.
Junior Master Gardener
Junior Master Gardener program cultivates leadership and volunteerism by utilizing fun, hands-on horticultural projects.
Ornamental Horticulture
Learn flower growing, home landscaping, and growing and caring for lawns, ground covers, shrubs, and trees. This projects includes all ornamental plants grown outdoors.
Sugar Beets
Learn to grow and harvest plots of beets to test agricultural practices or for use as a commercial crop or in show.
Vegetable Gardens & Crops
Learn to grow vegetables and/or market crops. This includes organic gardening.
Aerospace & Rocketry
Learn about one or more of the categories. May include designing, building, or demonstrating flying or non-flying gliders, airplanes, or rockets.
ATV & Dirt Biking
Learn the care and maintenance of ATV's and dirt bikes, as well as safety practices. May include the planning and implementation of an excursion.
Learn safety in the care and use of the automobile. May include maintenance and repairs, cost and responsibilities of car ownership, and driving skills.
Learn the care and maintenance of bicyles, as well as saftey practices. May include the planning and implementation of a bicycle excursion.
Learn about computer hardware and software. Projects may focus on specific software packages, general computer maintenance, or computer hardware identification and upgrading.
Learn about general construction and engineering principles. Projects may focus on small or large construction activities and members will learn about how to design and build.
Learn the fundamentals of electricity and it's application as a source of energy and power. Learn to build and maintain electronics of varying complexity.
Learn to maintain and safely operate tractors and farm machinery or equipment.
This project may be used as a catchall to include such things as drafting, home repairs, concrete work, general engineering, mechanical drawing and other industrial education, and mechanical science activities.
GPS is a navigational system that can accurately locate your position. GIS is a computer program for storing, retrievieng, analyzing and displaying spatial data. Projects may focus on one or both or introduce members o geo-caching.
Learn to safely operate a gas or electric welder over the course of several projects.
Learn about the science and technology of robots and their design, manufacture and application.
Shooting Sports- Archery
Members will learn how to safely operate and maintain archery equipment, as well as learn how to shoot. This project may include bow-hinting or target practice, and often includes competitions. 4-H Archery projects may only be led by a 4-H certified adult volunteer or staff.
Shooting Sports- Hunting
Learn to safely operate and maintain guns and equipment. This project may include target practice, hunting, or competitions. Subcategories include hunting, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun. 4-H shooting sports projects may only be led by a 4-H certified adult 4-H volunteer or staff.
Shooting Sports- Muzzle Loading
Shooting Sports- Pistol
Shooting Sports- Rifle
Learn to safely operate and maintain guns and equipment. This project may include target practice, hunting, or competition. Subcategories include hunting, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun. 4-h shooting sports projects may only be led by a 4-h certified adult 4-H volunteer or staff.
Shooting Sports- Shotgun
Shooting Sports- Western Heritage
Learn to safely operate and maintain firearms and archery equipment. This project may include target practice, hunting skills, competitive events or living history. Subcategories include archery, hunting, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, shotgun, and western heritage. 4-H shooting sports projects may only be led by a 4-H certified adult 4-H volunteer or staff.
Learn about the care and use of a 2-cycle and 40-cycle gasoline and diesel engines in all home, farm, or recreational situations- from lawn and garden equipment, to boats and motorcycles.
Learn about the science of videotaping, editing, and distributing a finished product.
Members learn how to design a website using either code or a specific program. May include a short section on graphic design and website management.
Learn to design, build, and finish a wooden item. Learn the sage use and care of woodworking tools and equipment.
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I’m always happy to answer any questions about Scientology. If you are researching Scientology, are wondering what it is that Scientologists believe, how we operate, and so forth, I’ve written nearly 300 articles on the site here that describe such. But if your question is not answered, please send a message on the Facebook page, and I’ll answer whatever question you have.
Some frequently asked questions we’ve had:
1 What is Scientology?
2 Do you like being in Scientology?
3 What do you believe in as a Scientologist?
4 What is “Going Clear?”
5 What is Silent Birth?
6 What are Scientology rules for childbirth?
7 Are Scientologist mothers allowed to breastfeed?
8 Are Scientologists required to feed their babies barley formula?
9 Do you believe in aliens?
10 What is Scientology’s Policy on Disconnection?
11 What is is like growing up in a Scientologist family?
12 Are Scientologists allowed to watch TV and use the Internet?
13 Can you practice Scientology outside of a Church? Is the Church itself as important as the content of the religion?
Short answer: Scientology is a 62-year-old religion, founded by American philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. Our first churches opened in 1954 in LA and Washington, DC, and it is now a global movement. Scientology is an applied religious philosophy. That means that Scientology as a religion is something you do, rather just something to simply believe in.
Longer answer: A Brief Description of Scientology from a Scientologist
Do you like being in Scientology?
Short answer: I love so many things about being in Scientology. It is a continuous source of stability, happiness and solutions to life problems that is an inextricable and extremely valuable part of my life.
Long answers: There are a number of stories I have on the site with folks explaining why it is they chose to be Scientologists. A short list of them are:
Scientology Questions & Answers: Cindy, California Mother of Two
Scientology Questions & Answers: Tkeisha, Oregon Mother of Two
Scientology Questions & Answers: Stephanie, Texan Mother of Three
Scientology Questions & Answers: Diane, Mother & Scientology Parent Counselor
Scientology Questions & Answers – Hailley, Mother
Scientology Questions & Answers – Jamie, Mother
Scientology Questions & Answers – Tad, Father of Two
What do you believe in as a Scientologist?
Short answer: I believe that I am a spiritual individual and not just a body. I believe I’m responsible for my own condition, and that there are always ways to improve my lot in life as a person.
Long answer: A variety of Scientologists answered the question of what they believe here for a college student researching Scientology. It’s worth a read.
What is “Going Clear?”
Short answer: It is where a person no longer has his own reactive mind.
Long answer: Please see the detailed post here on “What does “Going Clear?” mean?” as well as this archive of stories of Scientologist parents who have attained the State of Clear.
What is Silent Birth?
Short answer: It is labor and delivery done in a calm and loving environment and with no-spoken words by everyone attending as much as possible. It is not a policy of the church, nor is it required that Scientologist mothers give birth in any prescribed way. The way a woman gives birth is up to her, her family and her medical staff.
Long answer: This page on Silent Birth Questions & Answers, as well as this section of the site on silent birth/quiet birth give vastly more detail. This page lists a number of birth stories of women who have conducted birth in this fashion.
What are Scientology rules for childbirth?
Short answer: There are no rules that must be followed for birth. In Scientology, childbirth is entirely up to the woman, her family and her doctors. There is no ecclesiastical penalty for not conducting a birth in a certain way, there is no rule or ethical code for how births must be done, and the church has positively no say in the matter whatsoever. Any media inference to the contrary is utter conjecture.
Long answer: Please see this page on Silent Birth for more details, as well as the official statement by the Church of Scientology International on childbirth.
Are Scientologist mothers allowed to breastfeed?
Short answer: Yes. And every Scientologist parent I’ve ever met, if it was feasible, breastfed their child.
Long answer: See this on Scientology and breastfeeding. Or see this where my wife (a Scientologist) was twice featured on an international calendar for breastfeeding.
Are Scientologists required to feed their babies barley formula?
Short answer: Absolutely not. Barley formula was mentioned as a suggestion for something that might help, for mothers who are looking for an alternative to messy, artificial powdered formulas. But there’s no requirement in Scientology governing the diet of a baby at all. Do your research, look at your baby, see what helps them thrive, and do that.
Long answer: Please see this article on barley formula, which extensively gives the actual data on this.
Do you believe in aliens?
Short answer: No. No I do not. A belief in aliens, a secret alien creation myth, a galactic leader, worship of aliens, or any variation on that theme represents precisely 0.00% of my Scientology beliefs.
Somewhat longer answer: See Regarding my Scientology Belief in Aliens
Long answer: See this link on Scientology & aliens as well as this one on whether or not Scientologists believe they are descended from aliens, and this white paper on Scientology & alien creation myths.
What is Scientology’s Policy on Disconnection?
Short answer: Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard defined this in a technical reference for Scientologists written on 10 September 1983 as follows:
“The term ‘disconnection’ is defined as a self-determined decision made by an individual that he is not going to be connected to another. It is a severing of a communication line.” – LRH
Long answer: See this extensive article on what the Scientology Disconnection policy is all about and when it is applied, this page which exhaustively compares Scientology’s disconnection policy with nearly every other major world religion, or this page explaining whether or not children of a Scientology family need to disconnect from their parents if they decide they don’t want to be Scientologists.
What is is like growing up in a Scientologist family?
Short answer: Very similar to just about any other family made up of caring, involved parents that want their children to grow up as powerfully-independent thinkers of great personal integrity who can choose & be successful at whatever they set themselves to.
Long answer: There are a number of interviews with Scientology parents here on the site. Please peruse them, as they’ll give you an idea of how the various Scientology families conduct their families, and what is important to them.
Are Scientologists allowed to watch TV and use the Internet?
Short answer: Yes, and yes. I’m a system admin for a major internet hosting provider, so if there’s anything I have, it’s Internet. And whilst I’m of course allowed to watch TV, my wife and I have never had cable. Mostly because it’s a waste of time & money.
Long answer: There are precisely zero rules in Scientology about TV or Internet usage. However, my wife & I decided when we were first together (before we were married actually) that we simply did not need the expense and brain-vacuum of cable TV. That was long before streaming video was a thing (we met in 1998) but we’ve never had reason to change our minds on such. I wrote this article in 2011 about the fact that we have no TV in our house, and why exactly we chose that. The math has just never worked out for us on how much TV we would have to watch to make the cable bill worth it, when we already don’t have time in our lives to watch more than an occasional movie before bed.
Can you practice Scientology outside of a Church? Is the Church itself as important as the content of the religion?
Short answer: The short answer to the question is that I feel that the Church of Scientology as an organization is absolutely intrinsic to the actual practice of Scientology itself, and that whilst books and lectures containing the scripture of Scientology can exist on their own and obviously require no organization to study, the practice of Scientology itself absolutely requires an organization and in most cases assumes the existence of an organization in order to be practiced at all.
Long Answer: I went into great detail on this question on this article here: Question: Is the Organizational Body of the Church of Scientology Just as Important as the Content of the Religion?
What does "Going Clear" Mean in Scientology?
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SEMA eNews Vol. 12, No. 39, October 1, 2009
Motorsports Passion Runs Deep for New MPMC Select Committee Members
in People, Places & Racing News MPMC
Vic Wood has spent the majority of his career in or around the automotive specialty-equipment industry, including appointments on the board of directors of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association and the Australian National Drag Racing Association. He started drag racing at the age of 16 and continued as a competitor in various motorsports in 2004, when he retired from driving after going 234 mph in a modified roadster at Bonneville.
Steve Matusek’s deep-seated passion for the aftermarket industry was cultivated from an early age. Helping his father with various Comp Eliminator race cars, Matusek literally grew up at drag strips around the country. He founded Aeromotive Fuel Systems in 1994, but even the demands of running a manufacturing company could not keep Matusek away from the race track.
Read more about Wood and Matusek in the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) section of the September/October issue of SEMA Member News.
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Offering clear and reliable guidance to the ideas of philosophers from antiquity to the present day and to the major philosophical systems around the globe, The Oxford Companion to Philosophy is the definitive philosophical reference work for readers at all levels. For ten years the original volume has served as a stimulating introduction for general readers and as an indispensable guide for students and scholars. A distinguished international assembly of 249 philosophers contributed almost 2,000 entries, and many of these have now been considerably revised and updated in this major new edition; to these are added over 300 brand-new pieces on a fascinating range of current topics such as animal consciousness, cloning, corporate responsibility, the family, globalization, terrorism .
Here is, indeed, a world of thought, with entries on idealism and empiricism, epicureanism and stoicism, passion and emotion, deism and pantheism. The contributors represent a veritable who's who of modern philosophy, including such eminent figures as Isaiah Berlin, Sissela Bok, Ronald Dworkin, John Searle, Michael Walzer, and W. V. Quine. We meet the great thinkers--from Aristotle and Plato, to Augustine and Aquinas, to Descartes and Kant, to Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, right up to contemporary thinkers such as Richard Rorty, Jacques Derrida, Luce Iragaray, and Noam Chomsky. There are short entries on key concepts such as personal identity and the mind-body problem, major doctrines from utilitarianism to Marxism, schools of thought such as the Heidelberg School or the Vienna Circle, and contentious public issues such as abortion, capital punishment, and welfare. In addition, the book offers short explanations of philosophical terms (qualia, supervenience, iff), puzzles (the Achilles paradox, the prisoner's dilemma), and curiosities (the philosopher's stone, slime). Almost every entry is accompanied by suggestions for further reading, and the book includes both a chronological chart of the history of philosophy and a gallery of portraits of eighty eminent philosophers.
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From Digi: "Digi International to Bring Extensive PTC Connectivity Solution Expertise to SafeRail 2018"
MINNETONKA, Minn., June 6, 2018 – Digi International®, (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com), a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced that it will demonstrate its Digi TransPort WR44 RR and Digi TransPort WR31 cellular routers, designed specifically for Positive Train Control (PTC) applications, at SafeRail 2018, June 11-12 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Digi will present its vision for the future of connectivity in the rail industry with a seminar on rail communications and cellular technology, highlighted by 5G and its potentially game-changing capabilities.
PTC is a vital, communication-based train control system designed to automatically slow down or stop a train to prevent catastrophes like collisions, high-speed derailments and movement through misaligned track switches. In 2008, Congress mandated that Class I railroad main lines must implement PTC by a 2015 deadline that was later extended to the end of 2018, but will not be extended again without evidence of significant progress. Digi International’s history of developing connected communications technology for markets and organizations worldwide and delivering IoT connectivity to industrial settings made it a natural fit for PTC solutions.
A demonstration of Digi International’s primary PTC offering, the Digi TransPort WR44 RR, will be on display at Booth E4, complete with live remote management dashboards and an expert walk-through. The Digi TransPort WR44 RR is a rail-certified cellular, enterprise-class router designed specifically to withstand high vibration levels and the challenging electrical environment in which PTC solutions must thrive. It is already installed in some of the largest public rail systems in the country, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) which was the first and is still the largest commuter rail operator to achieve fully compliant PTC status.
Additionally, Steve Mazur, director of government business development at Digi International, will lead a seminar titled “Rail Communications and Cellular Technology” on Monday, June 11 at 3:40 p.m. The session will examine the future possibilities of cellular connectivity in the rail industry, including how 5G will change the landscape of mission-critical services and its potential to become the backbone for rail connectivity.
“Digi’s opportunity to enter the PTC market stemmed from our industrial connectivity expertise, but, through our commitment to PTC, the relationships we’ve built and our implementation successes, I feel we’ve become rail industry experts, as well,” said Mazur. “The Digi TransPort WR44 RR has proven to be a great success for PTC applications, and we believe it is proof that Digi can be a solutions provider for all of the rail industry’s advanced network application connectivity needs, from onboard signage to passenger Wi-Fi and more. Digi is committed to serving this market far beyond the 2018 PTC implementation mandate.”
Source: https://www.digi.com/news/press-releases/digi-ptc-connectivity-solution-saferail-2018
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As you may have already figured out, Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and most other Amazon Web Services (AWS) are region specific. If you run an EC2 instance in the US East region, for example, you can't quickly run it in the US West or any other region.
Moving an EC2 Instance to a Different Availability Zone
You can, however, easily deploy EC2 instances in separate availability zones within the same region, which is enough to meet the SLA (service-level agreement) for service credits from outages. If you haven't already, you can see which zone each instance is assigned to by viewing the details of each on the Instances page. And if you need to change the zone, here's how to do so:
Shutdown / stop the instance
Right-click the instance and select Create Image to make an AMI from the instance
Go to the AMI page, right-click on the new AMI and select Launch Instance
In the new instance settings, choose a specific (different) availability zone
If you had other services, like an Elastic IP, associated with the previous instance, you'll have to reassociate them with the new instance.
Moving an EC2 Instance to a Different AWS Region
But for even more redundancy you may want to deploy across multiple regions. Or maybe your cloud application simply requires a specific region outside of your own for geographic reasons. Whatever the case, here I'll discuss a couple different ways you can go about copying AMIs to different regions.
If you're comfortable working with a command-line interface, you can use the API tools provided by Amazon to copy bundled AMIs from one region to another via the ec2-migrate-bundle or ec2-migrate-image commands. For more information, go to the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Command Line Reference. You can also find tutorials on using command-line interfaces at sites like alestic.com.
CloudyScripts provides scripts for various EC2, OpenStack and vCloud tasks, including copying AMIs to different regions. The simplest approach is to use their free Web form, but security is a concern since you must input your AWS credentials and private keys for the instances. However, the risk may be acceptable to some, at least in terms of creating temporary AWS Access Keys and Key Pairs.
And if you don't want to hand over your credentials, CloudScripts also offers an AMI to launch your own CloudyScripts server for $10 per hour in addition to the normal Amazon EC2 fees. Or you can attempt to utilize their open source scriptsyourself.
Some cloud management solutions also include support for copying AMIs and other AWS features across regions. Ylastic, for example, offers a Web-based and mobile interface and supports many different AWS offerings with pricing at $25 or $50 a month.
Another option is Scalr, which provides an open source management platform you can deploy or hosted services that start at $99 a month after a 30-day free trial. Finally, a third choice is RightScale, which provides a free edition account to provision, monitor and automate across eight public clouds, as well as premium servicesthat start at $500 a month.
As we've detailed, it's easy to move Amazon EC2 instances to different availability zones inside a single AWS region, so you're covered under the SLA on service credits for outages.
But moving an EC2 instance to a completely different AWS region isn't so easy. Amazon provides command-line tools for tackling this or you can use third-party scripts or management solutions like the three covered above.
Eric Geier is a freelance tech writer. He's also the founder of NoWiresSecurity, which provides a cloud-based Wi-Fi security service for businesses, and On Spot Techs, which provides on-site computer services.
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Sandwell Council’s E-Procurement System
May 28, 2015by Leona in Funding tagged Sandwell Council
The electronic In-tend E-Procurement system is used by Sandwell Council to buy goods, works and services, rather than a paper based system.
The Government is keen to see more business done electronically and the Council encourages companies to take on board E-Procurement and will work only with companies which can trade electronically.
E-Procurement is not just important in dealings with the Council – it will help companies to work more effectively with other customers and suppliers.
Registration is free and all tender advertisements and responses can be carried out via the (In-tend) Sandwell Metropolitan Council Supplier Website. To register please visit
If you require technical assistance please contact the In-Tend support team on 0845 557 8079.
To view any opportunities or to express interest in a tender please follow the on-screen commands.
May 27, 2015by Leona in Training Support and Resources tagged Training
The 3E’s, a community interest company training provider, delivers a variety of training programmes across the West Midlands to help get people into work. Their courses include teacher training, First Aid, Assessor Award and pre-employment workshop andcourses
The 3Es are now offering training training in Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formerly known as PTLLS), Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (formerly known as CTLLS) and Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (formerly known as DTLLS). Prices start at £310. Courses are delivered in West Bromwich, Smethwick, Oldbury and North West Birmingham.
For further information please telephone 0121 439 2645, email info@the3es.co.uk or visit the website.
Get Involved with St Michael’s LINKS Committee
May 27, 2015by Leona in Blog, Did you know...?, VCS Feature tagged Community News
Over the last 18 months students from St Michael’s High School in Rowley Regis have developed a wonderful relationship with local elderly residents. The group, known as the LINKS committee, meet monthly to drink tea, talk, share skills and work together on community events/projects.
Due to the success of the project it has been decided to launch a weekly coffee morning in partnership with Murray Hall (Community Offer). This is an excellent opportunity to further develop inter-generational work and to encourage local residents to socialise with others and take part in activities.
The first coffee morning at Mickies’ Biccies & Brew will take place on Monday 1st June 2015, and Mondays weekly thereafter, from 11 am – 12 noon, at St Michael’s High School, Curral Road, Rowley Regis B65 9AN.
The students are extremely passionate and want to make a difference to the lives of others. So, if you are over 65 and would like to talk and work with young people, why not go along to St Michael’s where the students cannot wait to meet you!
West Midlands PCC Briefing on Funding for Victims Services in Sandwell
May 22, 2015by Leona in Blog, Funding tagged community safety, Funder News
Following the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s successful engagement event in Sandwell last May, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is holding a second event to update local community groups and stakeholders on the progress made in commissioning services for victims of crime. This second event will also consolidate PCC David Jamieson’s commitment to work with the voluntary sector, originally initiated by his predecessor Bob Jones and will provide information about funding opportunities for 2015/16.
The purpose of the meeting is to:
• Share progress
• Consider the relevance of the Victims’ Code for the voluntary sector
• Strengthen links between local voluntary agencies and local Victim Support services
• Progress our understanding of whether specific groups in the community can/are accessing support
• Scope provision for young victims of crime (other than CSE/CSA)
The outcome of the event will be:
• The Victims Commission is updated on issues specific to geographical areas
• The Victims Commission is updated on what is available for young victims of crime
• Voluntary organisations understand funding opportunities for 2015/16
• That communication is a two-way process between the wider voluntary sector and the Victims Commission
David Jamieson, West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner says “This new approach to commissioning will improve how we respond to victims’ needs. Our inclusive and consultative approach means that victims will be at the heart of the process and will ensure that the work that we do is victim-led. We will be clear about the outcomes we expect for victims and ensure that we get the most from the resources available”.
This meeting will take place on Friday 12th June, from 9.30 am – 1.30 pm, followed by a networking lunch. For further information and to book at place please contact Mazeline Hemmings at SCVO on 0121 525 1127 or email Mazeline@scvo.info.
HLF Offers Funding for First World War: Then and Now Projects
May 21, 2015by Steve Baylis in Blog, Funding tagged Funding Opportunities
The ‘First World War Fund: Then and Now’ aims to mark the heritage of the First World War by supporting community projects in the UK which explore, conserve and share the heritage of the First World War.
Not-for-profit organisations in the UK with a bank account and a constitution can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £10,000. This includes a wide range of organisations, such as charities, trusts, clubs, interest groups, faith groups, history groups, community and voluntary groups, social enterprises, youth groups, schools and colleges. The projects should enable communities to understand more about the heritage of the First World War and benefit a wide range of people. In particular, HLF is keen to support projects that help young people (11 to 25 years) take an active part in the Centenary commemorations.
To be eligible, projects should have not started yet, last for no more than two years, and achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
• Outcomes for people – people will have learnt about heritage; developed skills; changed their attitudes and/or behaviour; and volunteered time.
• Outcomes for heritage – heritage will be in better condition; better interpreted and explained; identified and recorded.
• Outcomes for communities – more people and a wider range of people will have engaged with heritage.
HLF is particularly keen that people will have learnt about heritage.
This programme has a short application form which is suitable for everyone, including first-time applicants. Further information can be found on the Heritage Lottery Fund website . Sandwell organisations can also contact Steve Baylis on 0121 525 1127 or e-mail steve@scvo.info for further advice and support
There are no deadlines. Applications may be submitted at any time until 2019.
Relate Birmingham Vacancies
May 21, 2015by Leona in Blog, Vacancies tagged Vacancies
Relate Birmingham is an independent charity and lead provider of relationship support. We work to help individuals, parents and families build better relationships by delivering a range of services, including counselling, groups, education and training and professional development.
We have grown over the last few years to cover most of the West Midlands and South Staffordshire and so are now recruiting for two new posts in our management team. We are looking for experienced, self-motivated individuals to help us provide excellent services for clients, improved communication and integration across our area of operation, and work with the Management Team to develop services and generate income help us deliver our aims.
Service Manager (Counselling)
Salary: £ 28,000 – £30,000 p.a.
Full Time (37.5 hours)
You will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of Relate counselling and therapeutic services, ensuring operational service and contract targets are met, and leading and co-ordinating the counselling team and supervisors.
The successful applicant will have experience of working in a counselling, health or similar service environment. You will also have strong people management and project skills and a track record of service delivery or development. With excellent communication and organisational skills you’ll manage, develop and motivate a practitioner team to achieve agreed targets, ensure that good practice and legal requirements are met and develop effective working relationships with relevant partners and agencies.
Administration and Appointments Manager
Salary: £ 25,000 p.a.
We are looking for a well-organised and resourceful manager to co-ordinate the smooth running of the main office and satellite centres, manage the appointments service and maintain effective administrative, monitoring and communication systems. You’ll be responsible for leading the admin and appointments team and regularly liaising with clients, staff and other agencies to ensure operational targets are met and excellent customer service is achieved.
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, preferably in a service delivery or client focussed setting and excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. You’ll have staff management experience and be able lead and develop a team working across several sites.
Both posts require flexibility, with some evening or weekend work to meet the needs of the service. They are based at our main office in Birmingham but will require working at our other locations and attending external meetings, which will necessitate some travelling.
For an application pack email lisa.hale@relatebirmingham.co.uk specifying which post you are interested in or call 0121 633 5524. Previous applicants need not apply.
Deadline for applications: 4.00pm on 12 June 2015 (CVs will not be considered)
Interviews will be held 8 July and 13 July 2015.
Are you a Community Business? The Power to Change Programme might be for you
May 20, 2015by Steve Baylis in Blog, Funding tagged Funder News, Funding Opportunities
The Power to Change Trust, a new independent grant-making foundation that will champion community businesses across England launched its Initial Grants Programme on the 12th May 2015.
The Initial Grants Programme will award up to £9 million during 2015 to help new and existing community businesses become more sustainable. The aim is to help up to 70 community businesses during the next six to eight months. Grants of between £50,000 and £500,000 will be available to community businesses that are in a position to use the funding to become more sustainable. This could include purchasing a building to refurbish rent or sell or to take on more staff in order to compete for more contracts; etc. In order to help organisations assess whether the Initial Grants Programme funding is suited to their current needs and stage of development, there are six criteria which organisations/ projects must meet to be considered for funding through the programme. To view the criteria click here.
So what is a community business?
A ‘community business’ or ‘community enterprise’ is a place-based organisation that is locally rooted and delivers activities for the benefit of a specific, local geographic community.
To meet our definition of a community business an organisation must:
• Be controlled by people living in the community within which it operates and involves local people closely in its ongoing activities. Successful community businesses draw on the passion, vision, acumen and determination of local people, and give them control or ownership so that they have a stake in its success and greater wellbeing and self-worth as a result.
• Be place-based, locally rooted and its activities benefit a specific, local geographical community. Organisations may sell products and provide services outside of a local area, however a specific, local geographic community must benefit from these activities and services.
• Operate for the community’s social, economic and environmental benefit – the business can demonstrate the positive social, economic and/or environmental impact on people living in the community within which you operate.
• Not be operated solely for private benefit – Community businesses reinvest the majority of profits into the business or local economy. Any private individual gain is incidental.
Interested, need further information? click here.
SWEDA Needs Your Vote!
May 20, 2015by Leona in Blog, VCS Feature tagged Support & Services
SWEDA, Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency, based in West Bromwich, are hoping to receive a grant from the Aviva Community Fund in order to provide support and training to lone parents in Sandwell.
With the funding, SWEDA will create a ‘One Stop Shop’ where lone parents can access relevant information, advice, guidance training and mentoring in order to help them reach their potential.
However, this cannot happen without your help! Please take a few minutes to vote for SWEDA using this link. By registering to vote, Aviva will give you 10 votes for you to vote for one or more projects.
Outcomes Star Training for Those Working with Young People and Families
May 20, 2015by Leona in Blog, Training Support and Resources tagged Training
Outcomes Star is a tried and tested tool for supporting and measuring change when working with young people and families. This tool has been adopted by Sandwell Council.
The first round of Outcomes Star training was highly successful with over 300 employees trained to complete a Star across the children’s workforce.
Don’t be left behind. The new Outcomes Star training dates are available for all professionals who work with children and/or families. Click link to book your place. If you have any questions or queries regarding the Outcomes Star, please do not hesitate to contact Louise Judge, Learning and Development Delivery Manager on 0845 352 1982 or email louise_judge@sandwell.gov.uk
Big Society Capital
May 19, 2015by Steve Baylis in Funding tagged Funder News
A new financial institution set up by the UK government to finance charities and community groups has been launched.
Big Society Capital will have £600 million, of which the majority comes from unused cash in bank accounts that had been dormant for more than 15 years. The fund will back social enterprises that prove they can repay an investment through the income they generate. It will seek to connect social organisations to financial markets and to revolutionise the funding alternatives available to them. Most importantly, it will provide new investment capital specifically focused on improving lives and supporting communities around the country.
The fund has already agreed investments worth £3.6m in a number of schemes including: Think Forward Social Impact, which helps young people into work and education; Franchising Works, which trains the unemployed how to run a franchise business and the Community Generation Fund, which supports the development of renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar panels and biomass boilers, for local communities.
Applications can be made at any time, further information can be found on the Big Society website.
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Your Best Pathway to Health (#PathwaytoHealth) is a ministry that serves needy communities by providing entirely FREE mobile clinics, offering medical, surgical, and dental care, as well as counseling and other critical services in cities throughout the United States. This past July #PathwaytoHealth took place in Beckley, WV in the very heart of Appalachia, an area with a population of about 200,000. The Social Media + Big Data department of the North American Division provided support through a comprehensive digital strategy that, among other goals, sought to generate community awareness. In addition, it became clear that social media would and continues to be a valuable tool for relationship building and community care.
To begin, we launched a six-week awareness or ‘buzz’ campaign combined with strategically placed Facebook paid ads to recruit volunteers and generate community awareness. This buzz campaign then culminated in live coverage of the event, in coordination with traditional media. Truly effective communication strategies work in tandem across all channels and platforms. The social media component of this campaign served to magnify the impact of traditional media, as well as create a collective story of what God was able to achieve through the ministry of #PathwaytoHealth. I encourage you to search #PathwaytoHealth on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for post examples and to learn more.
As a result of this campaign strategy, over 1.9 million impressions were tracked on social media, easily reaching over 1 million people. By comparison, the previous #PathwaytoHealth event in Los Angeles, CA was bigger than the Beckley, WV event in every way, except social media reach. The difference was the integrated digital communications strategy at the Beckley event.
This enabled us to reach beyond a small local community in a powerful way, through the testimonies and stories shared. I can only assume that #PathwaytoHealth made a good first impression. It is possible that many of the people who saw this content had never heard of the Seventh-day Adventist church before.
In addition, the event in Beckley reached all 50 states and over 94 countries online. The full impact of this exposure cannot be fully appreciated until the next #PathwaytoHealth promotions begin and can be compared. However, it is safe to assume that increased awareness will result in increased support, both through volunteering and donations, in the future. The ‘Rule of 7’ states that a person needs to be exposed to a message at least seven times before being motivated to action. Half the battle is cutting through the clutter online in order to reach people in a meaningful way, telling a story that inspires them to serve or support. An integrated strategy that continues to build on itself is the key to long term gains.
However, the social media component of this campaign was about more than just exposure; it also served as a powerful recruitment tool for patients. One patient heard about the clinic on Facebook and drove all the way from Ohio with her family.
We knew anecdotally that a significant number of patients had heard about the health clinic from social media. In many cases it was a friend or family member who had seen a promoted (paid) post and spread the word. We know that “92% of ‘consumers’ trust referrals from people they know” (Nielsen). But how can we be sure that social media had a significant impact? To answer this question, the exit survey asked 934 patients to identify all the ways they had heard about the clinic.
This revealed how our more traditional communication channels performed, with 15% of patients saying they had seen a flyer about the event.
The results also showed that social media outperformed all the traditional advertising, and was second only to referral by friend or family member, clearly showing the impact of social media in promoting #PathwaytoHealth to the local community.
In the future, the survey needs to also ask respondents to identify where their friends or family members had heard about the event. Word of mouth is a huge driving factor behind behavior, so it’s important to quantify how those who referred their friends heard about #PathwaytoHealth originally. These results can affect future strategy and help optimize communication costs as well as time.
Lastly, social media as customer care was a key element during the live strategy, again working with other methods of communication to enhance the overall patient experience. Platforms like Facebook are designed for engagement and relationship building. It can be a powerful tool for identifying, responding, and resolving issues in a timely manner. A patient journey could begin and end on social media. For example, much of my time spent during the event involved answering questions and communicating directly with potential patients online. In certain cases, the first point of contact was on Facebook. The patient then came for services, shared a testimony, and later followed up online for additional information and resources. Months after the event, the #PathwaytoHealth team is still answering questions on Facebook from the Beckley community and caring for their needs. By continuing to engage through social media, email, and in person, #PathwaytoHealth (and by association the Adventist church) is building a reputation as an organization that truly cares about the people it serves.
Moving forward, we would like to use data science to better understand the health of a community and better anticipate its unique needs while still in the planning stages, enabling #PathwaytoHealth to magnify it’s impact in a relevant way. We would also like to test out the use of wearable or tracking tiles to analyze patient transport patterns in real time to assess the effectiveness of the event layout and to note areas of congestion, as well as to better understand the patient experience. Similar technology has been used in department stores, hospitals, and museums to enable organizations to better optimize their space.
These are just a few examples of how social media and data science can be incorporated into a more traditional communications model to effectively multiply awareness and enhance the experience of the individuals served. We have more resources than ever before to reach and meet the needs of the community.
And may the Lord our God show us His approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful. (Psalm 90:17, NLT)
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Words by Richard Appignanesi
Art by Patrick Warren
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"I am determined to prove a villain," vows the sinister Duke of Gloucester as he prepares to seize the English Crown and become King Richard III. A fusion of the original Shakespeare with manga visuals, this is a cutting-edge adaptation set in a darkly gothic, medieval England. We follow the scheming, seductive Duke as he cheats and slaughters his way to the throne in one of the bloodiest chapters in the monarchy's history. He masterminds the murder of his brother and his two nephews, and poisons his wife in order to marry his own niece. When his throne is challenged, his reign of terror is broken and the ghosts of his victims return to torment him.
Richard III is part of Manga Shakespeare, a series of graphic novel adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. Drawing inspiration from Japan and using Shakespeare's original texts, this series – adapted by Richard Appignanesi and illustrated by leading manga artists – brings to life the great Bard's words for students, Shakespeare enthusiasts and manga fans.
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Patrick Warren is a London-based comics artist and illustrator. After illustrating Richard III and Henry VIII for SelfMadeHero's Manga Shakespeare series, he moved into the video game industry, working as an animator, artist and designer. He has since returned to the world of comics and illustration.
Richard Appignanesi is a PhD graduate in classical art history. He was a founder and co-director of the Writers & Readers Publishing Cooperative, and later of Icon Books Ltd, where he served as originating editor of the internationally acclaimed illustrated Beginners and Introducing series, to which he contributed his own bestselling titles, Freud, Postmodernism, Existentialism and others. A former executive editor of the art journal Third Text, reviews editor of Futures and exhibition curator, Richard is the author of the fiction trilogy Italia Perversa, the novel Yukio Mishima’s Report to the Emperor and the Granta title What do Existentialists Believe? For SelfMadeHero, he adapted the texts for the Manga Shakespeare series, as well as The Wolf Man and Hysteria in the Graphic Freud series.
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Volleyball's first weekend always a hit
04/01/2014, 11:45pm EDT
By Charlie Sprang
Eastern, Moorestown will be tested as they host big, early-season tournaments
The first Saturday of the boys high school volleyball season has always been a huge tournament day. This year is no different with at least five tournaments around the state including ones here in South Jersey at Eastern and Moorestown High Schools.
Eastern, which is hosting the Eastern Invitational for the 19th straight year, has more of a statewide representation. In addition to the Vikings, who will field two teams, Williamstown and Washington Township will represent South Jersey and will be joined by Wayne Hills, Livingston, St. John Vianney, Manchester Twp., Old Bridge and Bayonne. Williamstown, Livingston, Old Bridge and Bayonne all finished 2013 ranked in the Nj.com Top 20.
Pool play begins at 8:30. Washington Township, Wayne Hills, Manchester Twp., Bayonne and one of the two Eastern squads will make up the White Division. The Blue Division will have Williamstown, Livingston, St. John Vianney, Old Bridge and the second Eastern entry. The top three teams in each group will advance to the playoffs. Livingston defeated Williamstown to win last year’s tournament.
Eastern coach Tom Armour said both his teams will be competitive but he acknowledged he’s keeping his top group together. They are seniors Bill Fisher, Wade Coomer, Joe Kerr, Ari Goldodski and Sonny Vaishnani, junior Tyler Cadrocchi and promising sophomore Johnny Schamer.
As is their custom, the Vikings, who opened the season on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Pennsauken, traveled near and far this preseason for scrimmage matches.
“I think we won all but three games against Hillsborough,” said Armour whose team scrimmaged Pennsauken, Clearview, Kingsway and Paul VI in addition to a number of traditionally strong North Jersey teams.
With a strong field assembled for Saturday, the Vikings should have a decent idea where they stand heading into the season.
Meanwhile the Moorestown tournament will have a decided South Jersey flavor. Twenty teams, divided into five groups of four teams, will begin pool play at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Group 1-Cherry Hill West, Cinnaminson, West Windsor Plainsboro South, Pleasantville.
Group 2-Hopewell Valley, Cherry Hill East, Sterling, Teaneck.
Group 3-Pennsauken, Marlboro, Collingswood, Wall.
Group 4-Ridge, South Brunswick, Barnegat, Moorestown.
Group 5-West Windsor Plainsboro North, St. Augustine, Kingsway.
After the first round of pool play, the groups will be scrambled and there will be a second round of pool play. Following the second round of pool play, the teams will be seeded and the top 16 teams will begin a double elimination tournament with teams 1-8 in the Gold Pool and 9-16 in the Black Pool. Champions will be crowned in each pool.
Moorestown coach Scott Atkinson said his Quakers will be young but experienced this year.
“We’ve picked up some experience,” Atkinson said. “A lot more guys played club (volleyball). We scrimmaged Southern Regional and I think we lost both games by six or seven points, but I figure if we can hang with them we should do pretty good down here. We have a pretty good schedule.”
The Quakers will start senior outside hitters Jeff Nelson and Blake Iepson and two players off the Quakers football team, senior Shane Lawless (linebacker/tight end) and sophomore Mike DiMarino (quarterback), are the middle hitters. A pair of juniors, John DiLorenzo and Bob Doglian, are good, tough hitters and Johnny McGinley is the libero.
They’ll see plenty of action on Saturday as the Quakers finish their preparations for the season ahead.
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Jon Stewart Reflects On His Directorial Debut, "Rosewater"
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A bleary-eyed Jon Stewart is sitting outside his offices reflecting on his directorial debut, "Rosewater," a drama about the unjust imprisonment of journalist Maziar Bahari in Iran.
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Berejiklian locks in multibillion-dollar pokies deal with Clubs NSW
State Parliament
By Lisa Visentin
October 16, 2018 — 5.18pm
TAFE training facilities and Service NSW kiosks could be located inside registered clubs across the state, under a deal struck between the NSW government and the powerful clubs lobby that also maintains the special tax treatment for the pokies industry for another four years.
The agreement between the Coalition and Clubs NSW, signed at the conclusion of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week at the weekend, has reignited criticism from anti-gambling advocates over the government's relationship with the clubs lobby.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian committed to the deal if the government is returned at the upcoming state election. Credit:AAP
According to its terms, the memorandum of understanding "binds the parties" until the state election in 2023, locking in $3.4 billion of government revenue via the tax paid by clubs on the profits of pokie machines.
As part of the agreement, Premier Gladys Berejiklian committed to "facilitating a partnership between clubs, TAFE and other educational [and] training organisations" if the government is returned in 2019.
The agreement includes "formalising the role clubs can play in providing space for training and education" as well as providing "hands-on experience for trainees in their local communities."
It also opened the pathway for clubs to become an access point for licences renewal, and birth, deaths and marriage services, with the government agreeing to "consider options for Service NSW kiosks in clubs in isolated communities."
As the full terms of the deal were publicly released on Monday, anti-gambling advocates criticised the government for agreeing to consider setting up services inside venues that derive the bulk of their revenue from poker machines.
The decision has attracted criticism from anti-gambling advocates. Credit:Andrew Meares
NSW Greens MLC Justin Field slammed the initiative as "an attempt by Clubs NSW to further embed themselves into communities and provide a steady stream of patrons to their pokies rooms".
“These sorts of agreements are anti-democratic and another example of vested special interests getting the ear of political parties while the community is shut out," Mr Field said.
Alliance for Gambling Reform director Tim Costello said by freeing pokies taxes for NSW Clubs for the next four years, the NSW Coalition locked in the lowest tax regime imposed on the industry by any Australian government.
“No other industry gets a special deal like this and when you consider NSW is the most gambling-captured jurisdiction in the world, the NSW Coalition should hang their heads in shame,” Mr Costello said.
“Since the last MOU with Clubs NSW was signed in October 2014, about $25 billion has been lost on NSW poker machines because the pokies industry has negotiated and maintained the weakest pokies regulations in the world.”
Under the existing tax arrangements, NSW clubs get tax rebates of up to 1.85 per cent of their poker machine profits over $1million each year if they support community development or donate via the ClubGRANTS scheme.
Papers from the 2016 budget estimated the policy, which taxes clubs at a lower rate than pubs, cost more than $13 billion in forgone revenue over 20 years.
Ms Berejiklian, Deputy Premier John Barilaro, and Racing Minister Paul Toole co-signed the MOU with Clubs NSW chairman Peter Newell at the annual Clubs NSW conference on Saturday.
It is the fourth MOU brokered between the clubs lobby and a Coalition government prior to an election.
Mr Toole defended the move to strengthen ties between TAFE and clubs, saying the partnership reflected the reality that "in many isolated communities, clubs are able to provide services taken for granted in inner-city Sydney".
"The MOU recognises that clubs are multi-purpose venues with facilities and meeting rooms that can be used to deliver training, particularly in areas where training is not easily accessible," Mr Toole said.
"This will allow people to increase their skills and get hands-on experience in their local communities rather than have to travel to other centres."
A spokesman for Clubs NSW said locating Service NSW kiosks in clubs was a "common-sense approach", and likened it to the example of Mingara Recreation Club on the Central Coast, which houses an Australia Post outlet.
"It would mean, for example, that residents in Coleambally in the NSW Riverina region would no longer have to drive an hour to Griffith or Narrandera to renew their driver’s licence," the spokesman said.
"The suggestion that Service NSW kiosks would be positioned next to a gaming room is absurd and will not happen."
Pokies losses in NSW topped $6 billion in 2015-16. A 2010 Productivity Commission report found problem gamblers accounted for 40 per cent of all poker machine losses.
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Lisa Visentin is a state political reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry is designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of forensic chemistry. The text begins with an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry and expands through organic chemistry into forensic investigation. The detailed chapters focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of forensic chemistry with emphasis on controlled substance testing and identification. Leading experts in the field contribute general examination techniques followed by applications to more specific models. In addition, the text contains a comprehensive collection of information and data on controlled substances commonly encountered in forensic investigation including; detailed structural analysis, physical and physiological effects, functional group reactivity, and results of analytical examination. Also illustrated is arguably the greatest challenge to the forensic chemist: the investigation and processing of clandestine laboratory operations. The Forensic Chemistry Laboratory Manual is included on a CD-ROM and contains a collection of practical exercises designed to support theoretical principles covered in the text. This provides the student with valuable hands-on experience while adding clarity and continuity to the topics of discussion.
Essential and comprehensive, Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry provides the fundamental knowledge required for a rewarding journey into the field of forensic chemistry.
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Mr. Khan holds a Masters of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Riverside, a Masters of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, and a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry/Biology from B.Z. University, Multan, Pakistan. He has more than seventeen years of experience in the field of Forensic Sciences at the California State Department of Justice in the Riverside Crime Laboratory. He is an accomplished Forensic Scientist whose expertise expands in various fields including forensic chemistry, forensic biology, and forensic toxicology. He has authored a number of publications on related topics.
Mr. Khan responded to hundreds of clandestine laboratory operations as a clandestine laboratory field expert. He examined the evidence from thousands of clandestine laboratory operations. Mr. Khan testified in various courts as a clandestine laboratory analyses expert witness. Mr. Khan is a recognized expert witness in other fields of forensics and has appeared more than three hundred times in federal, state, and local county courts in this capacity.
Mr. Khan has more than twelve years of teaching experience as a part-time college instructor of Forensic Chemistry and Biology. He has developed curriculum of forensic chemistry, forensic biology, and forensic toxicology courses for Mt. San Jacinto College in Riverside, California. He is a dedicated professional whose insight and tireless efforts provided the driving force for this project.
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Mr. Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y. and a Master of Science in Chemistry from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. Mr. Kennedy is a former police officer and has been teaching Chemistry at Victor Valley College since 1994. He has been chairman of the Department of Chemistry for the past eight years. Mr. Kennedy is a passionate teacher focused on student success.
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Donnell R. Christian is a PhD candidate at the University of South Africa, holds a Masters in Criminal Justice from American Military University and Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Police Administration from Northern Arizona University. He is the author of Forensic Investigation of Clandestine Laboratories (2003). His companion book, Field Guide to Clandestine Laboratory Identification and Investigation (2004) provides a ready reference for police, fire, and emergency responders who potentially encounter clandestine labs in their daily activities. Mr. Christian has published articles on the analysis, and the clandestine manufacture and analysis, of controlled substances and has developed training programs for investigators, laboratory examiners, and attorneys involved in the investigation, examination, and prosecution of clandestine labs. He also authored a chapter concerning the analysis of controlled substances in of Forensic Science, An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques (2002, 2005, 2009) and the forensic chemistry section in The Forensic Laboratory Handbook, Procedures and Practices (2005, 2011).
Mr. Christian is the Director of Forensic Programs at Professional Business Solutions, Inc. and is the former Forensic Science Development Coordinator for the United States Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP). With ICITAP, he has assisted in establishing forensic science programs in the developing democracies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Senegal, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Mr. Christian served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS). Additionally, he spent fifteen years with the Arizona Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory specializing in forensic chemistry and trace analysis, with emphasis in the clandestine manufacture of controlled substances (i.e., drugs and explosives). He has responded to hundreds of clandestine lab scenes, examined thousands of exhibits, and provided untold hours of testimony.
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ESPN’s Greg McElroy: Alabama not guaranteed to be No. 1 in first playoff rankings
Talal Elmasry, SEC Country
While Alabama hasn’t relinquished the No. 1 ranking in either of the major polls from the preseason up until now, the first playoff rankings that come out on Halloween may differ, according to Greg McElroy.
Although Alabama is 8-0 and is outscoring its opponents by an average of 33.3 points per game, the Crimson Tide’s path of destruction doesn’t include any teams that currently rank in either the AP Top 25 or Coaches Poll with the exception of Texas A&M (ranked No. 24 in the Coaches Poll).
The former Alabama QB thinks a big game in the Big Ten will determine who’s No. 1 out of the gates. Here’s McElroy discussing his take on ESPNU Radio on Sirius XM on Tuesday morning.
. @GregMcElroy: Alabama is NOT guaranteed to be #1 in the first @CFBPlayoff rankings
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— ESPNU Radio on SXM (@ESPNUonSiriusXM) October 24, 2017
No. 2 Penn State visits No. 6 Ohio State this Saturday, one week after the Nittany Lions thrashed Michigan 42-13 in front of a Happy Valley whiteout.
It’s the first of two tough back-to-back road games for James Franklin’s squad, which travels to East Lansing to face No. 16 Michigan State the following week.
Meanwhile, Alabama will face its first ranked opponent since Week 1 when it hosts No. 23 LSU after this week’s bye.
The post ESPN’s Greg McElroy: Alabama not guaranteed to be No. 1 in first playoff rankings appeared first on SEC Country.
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Introducing Drupal as Content-as-a-Service (CaaS)
With the proliferation in the touchpoints that enterprises use to connect with customers and provide them with the valuable experience, it’s has become a tedious and challenging task to optimize the content far and wide.
Further, the number of devices that consumers use to access brand content- desktops, mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and smartwatches - with yet more looming on the horizon; have their own set of restrictions and specifications which again increases the complexities of content creators & marketers in the dissemination of the personalized content.
Also, this Gartner Report suggested that marketers & decision-makers should now opt for a unified experience strategy to streamline their customer-facing content. This can be done through the implementation of the latest technology and channels to promote dynamic personalization and optimize content in an avant-garde manner. And all this can be executed by dint of Content-as-a-Service.
This blog provides further insights on CaaS, its use cases & features, and how enterprises and marketers can leverage Drupal as CaaS for managing their content efficiently.
What is Content as a Service?
Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) focuses on managing structured content into a unified repository or feed that other applications and properties consume.
The idea behind it is to provide a future-ready CMS that makes content readily available by employing API with or without developing the presentation tier. The presentation layer can be a website, a mobile app, or a feed into a device’s interface.
The idea behind it is to provide a future-ready CMS that makes content readily available by employing API with or without developing the presentation tier
This separation between the content itself and its presentation implies that RESTful APIs, for instance, can provide the same content that serves both your website to an iOS or Android app.
Put simply, it draws a clear line between the people creating the content, the people delivering the content, and of course, the people consuming it.
Source: Bloomreach
Characteristics of Content-as-a-Service solutions include:
The content disseminated across all channels via a Rest-based API
A method of developing content as per prescribed content models
Structured formats for returning content via simple queries.
Distributed authoring and workflow content administration
A content repository hosted in the Cloud for universal access
Triggers that alert customer experience applications that consume content to content updates
Metadata definitions that can be defined and move along with the content via API
How Does CaaS work?
The actual implementation of CaaS can vary as in the case with any architectural pattern but here is a general overview of how CaaS platform may work-
The content management UI is a web application to centralize all content authoring and content management of the platform. Content is placed inside centralized storage: it is to note that the format and technology used for the same does not matter at this point, what matters is the correct storage of data.
At last, the content is made available through a technology-agnostic API, like REST API. There are products available in the market which lets you author the content whilst working on the presentation layer to provide you with a wide array of applications you may need (for instance, web apps, mobile apps).
You could, as an alternative, also provide access to the public APIs of these platforms, allowing others to take care of building their own presentation layers and saving you the trouble of working on that.
Know how Srijan helps enterprises in modernizing their platforms to manage their content across various channels
Why CaaS?
Creating dedicated content for every specific medium becomes cumbersome to the point of being unworkable
Have you ever thought that how enterprises and marketers can tweak content for each one of the channels and yet ensure that the content is safe and sustainable for any modification in the future? Since it’s understood that creating dedicated content for every specific medium becomes cumbersome to the point of being unworkable.
So, how is it possible? The answer to this simple question is CaaS!
It can be efficient for enterprises those who want to upgrade their CMS either into one which can serve as CaaS or when there was nothing before.
However, the key deciding factor(s) at the end will be your current context. The reasons are mentioned below-
Siloed Content
Enterprise deals with an enormous amount of content and the sources from where it comes in and having to manage them independently can prove labor-intensive. Either company can spend a lot of time from their schedule to simply manage the content or spend too many resources having a team manager & a set of independent tools with the added overhead of getting them to collaborate with each other.
In either case, they are most likely dealing with one or maybe more of such situations:
They don’t own a uniform content format, which can be made use of for easy distribution.
They don’t own a centralized method to make content available for consumers, be they internal or external ones.
Metadata is not given due importance in empowering their content and making it rich for consumers.
And centralized storage, so, companies have to put extra efforts to move from one source of data to the next.
The adoption of CaaS could be beneficial to anyone looking desperately to switch their content management strategies. A switch to content-centric approach, i.e., Content-as-a-Service, would significantly improve their performance.
2. Limited formats for your content
Content has to be an abstract entity, and choosing the way how it should be consumed, should be your top priority
Your problem might not be about managing your content but inefficiency in reaching to the targeted consumers due to a restricted amount of formats you are compatible with. Content-as-a-Service is again the perfect solution for such kind of scenarios.
Many CMS, such as WordPress, take the responsibility for presentation ensuring that you don’t have to worry about it. However, you also get restricted to the number of devices with which representation of your content is compatible. There could be so many devices where your content can be rejected immediately or simply not pleasant to be consumed in. For instance, have you ever considered how will your online trading WordPress website will show stocks on your smartwatch? What about a VR headset? Or a holographic projection? Agreed that last one does not exist yet but you must ensure that the company is well-equipped and future-ready to be compatible with new technologies, especially when it is moving at breakneck speed and released to the public every day.
Even the new foldable phones are going to be accessible for the public now- what will happen then to the content?
Companies will limit their odds of success if they kept their content tied to their representation. Content has to be an abstract entity, and choosing the way how it should be consumed, should be your top priority
3. Native mobile app needing content
Content-as-a-Service provides you with the flexibility to use your content however you want, now or in the future
Since content display on mobile phones and apps demand extra attention, most of the traditional CMS fails to provide the necessary tools and facilities for the same. They only provide web-compatible formats (e.g., HTML) making it unfit for your app.
You can work around this by using a headless, decoupled CMS or Content-as-a-Service to simplify your work. In a nutshell, Content-as-a-Service provides you with the flexibility to use your content however you want, now or in the future.
What Drives the Adoption of CaaS?
There are two groups primarily that can leverage this type of content delivery the most: developers and business users/content creators.
Developers do require CaaS no matter they are mobile app developers who need a backend to feed their apps with content or front-end developers who expect to interact with an API.
Such technologies have been around since long and widely accepted as well, further fueling the demand for CaaS.
Those content creators who want to increase the reach of their content to as many platforms and channels as possible- web, mobile, social networks, smart devices, and so on.
It becomes exorbitant to have a separate solution for every channel- development-wise and maintenance-wise.
It is convenient to manage a single editorial team and a single software stack for all channels.
CaaS solutions can help developers in being more productive and efficient with the tools they like to use.
CaaS Use Cases
It’s often perceived that there is no single CMS that is equally good for maintaining both a personal blog and a huge online shop. Contrary to the assumptions, CaaS outperforms its harbingers in some use cases-
CaaS focuses on pushing wherever and whenever required, designers need not worry anymore
Mobile apps content backend
Pushing content on a mobile app via CaaS proves as the most effective way to have dynamic in-app content without having the need to resubmit the app to the app marketplace.
Multi-channel publishing
CaaS CMS is also beneficial when content needs to be transmitted across various platforms, for example, you want to push the same content to a website as well as to mobile apps.
Rich Web apps
Modern view controller, i.e., front-end frameworks, such as AngularJS, React, and Ember synchronizes well with structured content via APIs.
Integrating with existing services and software stacks
CMS can considerably reduce the complexities and simplify workflows in an existing project, for instance, eliminating hard-coded content from HTML pages, and maintaining them with a CMS. In contrast, the API by CaaS makes it highly integration-friendly and robust.
Tailored UX
The CMS of web age posed strong design restrictions. Though you could fully tweak the UI but building a Wordpress-powered web app from scratch was not very likely.
On the other hand, as CaaS focuses on pushing wherever and whenever required, designers need not worry anymore!
Programmatic content creation
It becomes a tedious task to manage already existing content and also the one arriving from multiple sources. Therefore, it is best-suited to upload content into one unified repository by creating content via APIs.
Artificial intelligence and chatbots
Content structured via API makes it easy for AI-powered agents and chatbots to move it around and churn it for ensuring relevance than screen scraping and using natural language for processing unstructured content.
How Drupal Can Prove to Be An Effective CaaS?
Drupal has unfolded the idea of Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) to solve the dilemmas posed by our newfangled digital ecosystem & its extremely high demand for new and different types of content.
Following features on how Drupal can be an effective CaaS-
Reusable future-proof content
Drupal content can easily exist in the form of reusable chunks
Generally, CMSes manage content in a back-end repository and push it to the front-end templates for serving an experience.
However, Drupal decouples the back and front end whenever required. So, Drupal content can easily exist in the form of reusable chunks: free from the presentation and set for delivering content to sites and apps. Thus, content becomes future-ready.
Set front-end developers free to create a better experience
With Drupal’s presentation-neutral content and a RESTful API, front-end developers can freely carry out their creative vision and build interactive sites & apps with the tools like Node, Angular, Backbone, Ember and others.
Fill the content bucket more easily
Content nowadays should not be restricted to one source only rather it should move in and out freely. And Drupal helps in that by ingesting third-party content (e.g. from aggregators and syndicators) to bring content into your Drupal ecosystem and making it further easy to push to any site, app or channel.
Share content beyond your sites
Today, organizations want to share content on multi-channels where the audiences are inside of content aggregators disrupting the news business. Content teams need an optimal way to create content & then share it with minimal effort. And Drupal does that! The other sites and apps you choose can easily churn Drupal content.
Alter the look
The separation of backend content from front-end presentation gives a leading edge to developers to refine an experience without worrying about the content in the CMS.
Additionally, Drupal’s 8.0 version comes with an inbuilt REST API which marked its beginning of API-first initiative.
REST allows apps and websites to read and update information on the websites via the web. It also encourages developers to rely on HTTP methods to operate on resources managed by Drupal.
Furthermore, the Drupal community has been working on shipping Drupal modules with web service APIs instead of depending on a central API module in the upcoming releases of Drupal.
Contenta, one of the Drupal’s distributions, is an HTTP API provided for ready-to-use purpose with full auto-generated documentation. It offers modern API capabilities with JSON API, and also feeds content in the JS-driven websites, mobile applications, TV and even fridge applications.
Contenta supports Create Once, Publish Everywhere, be it single application development or multi-channel publishing.
Then there is another distribution, Reservoir, which helps in implementing the Decoupled Drupal architecture, is very flexible and simple-to-use for building content repositories of any application. It also helps in modeling content, governing content, and interacting with that content through HTTP APIs.
In a nutshell, Drupal’s API-first approach offers the following benefits which further bolsters CaaS model-
The decoupled approach separates the presentation layer from the service layer thus allowing a detailed and dedicated focus on each of them.
A foolproof approach to help organizations connect to infinite digital signages for enhancing customer experience
Increased interaction with customers on their preferred devices will eventually scale up your marketing efforts
The decoupled approach is flexible and open for changes, addition, and modification of the structure.
Deploying a front-end framework like Angular or React will lead to sophisticated, enriched and dynamic web experience
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Features to Lookout For in CaaS
CaaS comprises of three vital parts: the editing interface (typically a web app), the CMS infrastructure capabilities, and the development ecosystem.
Enables content architects to design the structure of the content
Enables content editors to manage content from creating, updating to collaborating on it.
Offers performance, uptime, and scalability to ensure that enterprises can rely on their vendor to deliver content in mission-critical applications.
SLAs with short incident response times and access to dedicated staff- so in case of a problem with a mission-critical app, companies can be provided back up again and fast.
Mobile delivery capabilities so that great user experience can be delivered even in network-challenged environments ( like subways, rural areas) and high bandwidth cost areas (such as emerging markets).
API-based importing, management, and delivery for controlling content programmatically in both ways
All-inclusive and up-to-date documentation to help the development team start using the tools quickly.
CDN ( content delivery network) to deliver the content rapidly
Development ecosystem
SDKs and libraries to increase the speed no matter what the tech stack is
Demo app source code so that developers don’t feel the need to reinvent the wheel all over.
Third-party integrations to obtain value from existing tools.
Other Characteristics of CaaS
The decoupled approach ensures that code and content are placed separately so that marketers and developers can do their respective work
Decoupled approach
The decoupled approach ensures that code and content are placed separately so that marketers and developers can do their respective work. Teams can also work parallelly on a creative copy, enticing visuals, and expert integrations in one unified platform.
Separation of content and presentation
This is the quintessence of the headless CMS approach - agnosticism towards how content is presented. This frees developers from creating highly custom front-ends and apps since they get to define the content display part. Source: Gartner
Cloud setup
The complete separation of the content management and display part allows organizations to migrate infrastructure between Cloud and hybrid, even at the site level or project level. Some projects can be installed locally while some on Cloud depending on the business’ choices for optimization as per needs.
Centralized Content-as-a-Service lets businesses evaluate the content consumption across the digital ecosystem. This ceases businesses from duplicating their efforts and content when posting to microsites, international sites, or apps. It can also measure the use of that content by looking at the API connections used to deliver that content, and keeping track of where the content is going.
The digital revolution and breakthrough in technology have accelerated the efforts of content creators - be it creation, designing, or dissemination. The goal is clear- refined user experience.
With that said, the creation of content in abundance and its delivery as a service through thousands of APIs will generate more data thereby assisting content developers to create more precise business models.
The technology is already in place, and the architectural patterns will allow enterprise systems to scale up without hampering their performance.
Content-as-a-Service ensures that developers are rendered maximum freedom and flexibility to realize their digital innovation. Drupal as a CaaS has been delivering a wonderful experience to both content editors and developers alike.
It is definitely a convenient way to ensure that your strategy is future-proof and can handle any new media in the future.
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"Failure Is My Fuel": Judo Champion Kayla Harrison Trains for Olympic Gold in London 2012
"I work out, eat, rest, work out, eat, rest, repeat," quips Kayla Harrison, a gold medalist at the 2010 World Judo Championship. "Everything is devoted 110 percent to training." And that's just one day in Harrison's training schedule. Ultimately, in London this summer, she'll compete to become the first American woman to bring home Olympic gold in judo.
Stubbornness and Passion Harrison's passion for judo started at an early age. "My mother was good [at judo] in college ⦠so when I was a little girl, she wanted me to learn self-defense, and she enrolled me in the local club." When she began practicing in her home town of Middletown, Ohio, she was only six years old. "A year later, I started competing at local events and I just really fell in love with it," she recalls. "I loved going to hotels and staying overnight somewhere new and hanging out with the team."
Stubbornness and Passion
Harrison's passion for judo started at an early age. "My mother was good [at judo] in college … so when I was a little girl, she wanted me to learn self-defense, and she enrolled me in the local club." When she began practicing in her home town of Middletown, Ohio, she was only six years old. "A year later, I started competing at local events and I just really fell in love with it," she recalls. "I loved going to hotels and staying overnight somewhere new and hanging out with the team."
She was having a blast, but not necessarily on the mat. "Pretty sure I lost," she says, laughing, referring to her first competition. "For two years, I didn't win a match." Still, she stuck with judo and continued to train, confident she would one day make it to the next level. "I was stubborn. I still am. I trained with all the guys and I was jealous, because they always came home with medals and I came home with nothing."
Harrison continued to train with her male counterparts to elevate her performance. "They beat the crap out of me," she says. But the tough training eventually produced wins on the mat, and she took the next step to continue her sports career.
Kayla Harrison celebrates her gold medal win at the 2012 World Cup in Budapest.
"The Highlight Of My Life"
At age 16, Harrison, moved to Boston to train under Jimmy Pedro, one of the most successful American judo competitors in history, with two Olympic bronze medals under his belt. The decision to move had been made years before, the result of several conversations Pedro had with Harrison's mother. "It was just a matter of when," Harrison says.
Training became her full-time job. "We do judo twice a day, five days a week," she says. "I lift five days a week and we run three days a week. So I train three times a day, five days a week, and I also lift on Saturdays." That's six days of training per week, with Sunday as her day for recovery. "It's kind of like your typical day job," she says. Although her life is anything but typical, the hard work paid off.
In 2010, Harrison became the first American since Pedro (in 1999) to win gold at the World Judo Championship in Tokyo, birthplace of the sport. "It was a huge honor to win it in Japan," she recalls. "Probably the highlight of my life to date. There's no greater feeling than being the best in the world at something."
Winning only made Harrison hungrier for more. "Once you get a taste of that, you stay really, really hungry for it. It's addicting."
Train Like a Judo Warrior
Harrison fuels her desire to win with non-stop, circuit-based workouts. "It's usually 10 to 12 exercises and it's basically torture," she says. "It could include climbing a rope, doing judo, running and lifting a 30-pound ball, throwing it as high as you can […] Sled Pushes, Sled Pulls. And you do it as fast as you can … a 90-second break and do it again. Three times." Such workouts have left Harrison mentally prepared, physically strong and confident in her ability to win Olympic gold.
Below is a sample workout that Pedro, the USA Judo National Team Force head coach, prescribes for Harrison. Follow the coaching points or links to perform her workout. Rest 90 seconds and repeat the circuit twice more.
Power Clean — 1x1
Front Squat — 1x2
Push Jerk — 1x6
Rope Climb — 1x20 feet with 5 Pull-Ups at the top
Sled Push — 150 pounds; 1x50 feet
Sled Pull — 150 pounds with rope; 1x50 feet
Med Ball Push-Up — 1x15
V-Ups — 1x15
Med Ball V-Sit Twists — 1x20 (Harrison uses 20-lb. ball)
Performed like Russian Twists, but with legs straight in V-Up starting position
Band Uchikomi — 1x50
"Failure Is My Fuel"
Now 21, Harrison finds herself four months away from the Olympic spotlight. "I've wanted to be an Olympic champion since I was a little girl," she says. "It's just this inner drive. I can't explain it. One of my favorite quotes from Michael Jordan is: 'Failure is my fuel.' It's totally true. If you use your failure as your fuel, then the sky's the limit."
Although she's weeks away from boarding her flight to London, Harrison already knows what's going to happen once she lands. "Every night, I visualize myself winning the Olympics. I go through my whole day; and I just plan it out, from the weigh-in, to what I eat, to who I fight and the quarters and the semis and the finals," she says. "I've already won it 100 times in my head."
Photos: 1asport.de, news.daylife.com
Topics: OLYMPICS | OTHER SPORTS | WORKOUTS | TRAIN
Joe Baur - Joe Baur is a certified personal trainer with a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Miami University [Oxford, OH]. He became certified with the National Association of Sports Medicine in 2010 and continues to compete in various sports leagues and endurance events.
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Space Warp Dynamics
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Experiments/Cavendish Experiments
An electrically insulated modified Cavendish experiment was used to demonstrate the influence of an induced warp field to a freely suspended torsion bar with a balanced 3.5 pound ferrous weights. The warp drive motor was positioned 35 cm from one of the suspended weights. A laser was used to reflect off the mirror mounted at the end of the suspended weight. The laser light was then displayed on a projection screen. In 45 seconds that the motor was active a 7 cm displacement was measured. This is a 1.5 mm per sec transit. The result, a warp field compression, produced artificially by the warp motor, pulled the free weight toward the motor through an electrical insulated environment. The same effect was observed with a 1.5 pound non-ferrous torsion bar.
The motor was 14.5 inches from the 3.5lb suspended ball hitches in the glass case that was built. The laser was used to project the horizontal movement from the mirror that was mounted on the end of the ball hitch. 145 watts was applied to the motor for 40 seconds and the laser reflection was displaced 10.5 inches on the projection screen as the suspended ball rapidly moved from rest. This was another confirmation that the fabric of space goes through solid objects with the pulling effect of the static mounted motor. The end results were .26 inches per second.
The non ferrous material weighed 1.5lbs and the ferrous material weighed 3lbs. The Power used in the experiment was 20 watts for the Non ferrous and 100 watts for the ferrous. The swing rates and resulting curves show that the fabric of space at different power levels and weights will still have a similiar pulling ratio on non ferrous or ferrous material.
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The unexpected delights of dementia
Yes, there are a few, according to Arno Geiger — including a wonderfully vivid and original way with words
Charlotte Moore
Author Arno Geiger (Photo: Getty)
The Old King in His Exile Arno Geiger, translated by Stefan Tobler
And Other Stories, pp.183, £9.99
August Geiger led an unremarkable life. Born in 1926, the third of ten children of a Catholic farming family in western Austria, the most unusual thing about him was his unwillingness ever to leave Wolfurt, the village where he had grown up. He built a house there, for his schoolteacher wife and their children, and refused ever to go on holiday. His wife had suggested that they go on a walk and call it their honeymoon, but August rejected even this slight change in his routine. It was, therefore, particularly poignant that when he developed Alzheimer’s disease, August’s dominant obsession became his desire to go home. Nothing could convince him that he was already there.
The novelist Arno Geiger wrote this book in an attempt to understand his father’s dementia and the effect it had on the wider family. It resembles a writer’s notebook, passages of narrative interspersed with snatches of dialogue and aperçus from Tolstoy, Kafka, Kundera, Derrida, Joyce and Proust. Stefan Tobler’s delicate translation renders it absorbingly readable.
One of the unexpected delights of the Alzheimer’s — yes, there are a few — is that August develops a new and original way with words. ‘Things don’t turn out well when you all meddle in my weather,’ he admonishes his over-organising offspring. Of unwelcome carers, he says, ‘It’s the Swiss, shooting at us again.’When he moves into a care home, he describes the patients as ‘Poor fellows, whose willpower shouldn’t be measured by their results’. Of his cup and saucer, he asks: ‘Are they related?’ ‘I’ve lost the feathers in my cap,’ he says of his own condition; ‘Wanting is not a big thing with me any more.’ Does he still value life? Mostly, yes: ‘I’d rather… chatter a bit longer.’ ‘Soon, I’ll… lie flat.’
August’s utterances make his son feel ‘in contact with words’ magic potential’, but Arno has no illusions about the miseries of ‘this wretched disease’. This is not an Alzheimer’s handbook, but it does contain useful advice. In this family’s experience, trying to disabuse August of his illusions only increased his anxiety: ‘The truth didn’t get us anywhere.’ Playing along with his misconceptions worked better: ‘The only remaining place where we could be together was the world as he understood it.’
The times comes when the old house must be cleared. Arno listens to ‘the sleepy echoes that we startled out of their dusty corners’. He finds a short memoir August wrote of his postwar experiences. ‘Forced to pack up the spoils of war for the Russians, he had gnawed on a rotten bone and fallen ill with dysentery.’ He spent four weeks in a hovel of a hospital, wedged on a rack between dead and dying men. Almost daily, the 19-year-old saw ‘men die, abandoned, with no one to stand by them’. His refusal ever after to leave the security of home now made perfect sense.
Arno Geiger prefaces The Old King in His Exile with a quotation from Hokusai: ‘You have to show what is most universal in a personal way.’ In this tender, clear-eyed account he succeeds in doing exactly that.
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The Marystown Boys: Everett Kath, Max Ries, Justin Stevens and Ben Stavros.
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Column: Meet the Marystown Boys. Shakopee’s adrenaline junkies
By Brett Martin
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If you’ve seen four guys doing crazy stunts on Lake O’Dowd or other places around town, then you’ve probably encountered the Marystown Boys.
Their portfolio includes attaching a tow rope to a truck to skate across the frozen lake, driving a beater car into snow banks, and using vehicles and a giant yoga ball to play “soccer” on ice. They also wakeboard, race dirt bikes and quads, take on-road vehicles off-road to see what will happen, and perform snowmobile stunts.
They capture their feats on videos, which are posted on social media. They have their own YouTube channel, which is in its infancy with plans to grow, and a popular Instagram account. Most viewers are friends, classmates, and social media savvy relatives who provide encouraging feedback and find the exploits amusing.
I caught up with three of the four Marystown Boys, Ben Stavros, Justin Stevens, and Max Ries, on Sunday at the Donut Connection. The fourth member, Everett Kath, couldn’t attend. The guys, all juniors at Shakopee High School, are fun to spend time with. They’re soft spoken, polite and well mannered, and have a gift for storytelling. They always wear a sly smile, like they just aced a difficult stunt or are ready to go try a new one.
The four friends have been pushing limits and seeking thrills for years. Last fall, while sitting in class at school, they decided to give their group an official name. They picked it based on the road where Ries lives—a favorite road for racing dirt bikes.
The guys got their inspiration from the Cboys, which is a group of slightly older guys in Cormorant, Minnesota, who turned their friendship and love of performing stunts using anything with a motor into a business with sponsors and a fan base of more than 375,000 people. The Cboys now know the Marystown Boys, which is a point of pride for them.
The Marystown Boys would also like to get a sponsor or two to help with costs. Right now, three of the four have jobs, and the fourth is looking to get one this spring. Pushing motors to the extreme until they blow up can get expensive.
“It’s the adrenaline that keeps us going,” Stevens said. “Adrenaline and energy drinks.”
Some of their adrenaline-pumping stunts include riding a scooter off the roof of a playhouse, spending prom night torching an ice house they got for free that fell apart, and pounding their ‘91 Oldsmobile, which Reis bought for $200, down a particular path to get it airborne.
One of their favorite experiences was taking seven machines to a gravel pit in Aitkin County. After riding hard all day, only one was still running when they went home. One overheated, another snapped a throttle cable, and the others suffering various setbacks.
Between the four guys, they can usually fix most problems, from blown motors to cracked frames. They primarily self-trained by watching YouTube videos.
These guys are gear heads in the classic sense and a welcome throwback to when guys in high school appreciated and knew details about cars, cycles and engines. The Marystown Boys can take apart an engine and wouldn’t even think about taking their vehicles to a garage to have someone else change the oil.
All four have sustained deep bruises and other aches and pains, but have only had one visit to a doctor. While they’ve never met a challenge they didn’t accept, they do not put others at risk.
“When we do something, we do it respectfully of other peoples’ property,” Ries points out. “We never hurt anybody.”
So why do they do this? Besides the thrill, it comes down to something we can all appreciate — friendship. It’s why their parents support them and encourage them to have fun.
“Our parents are glad we’re hanging out with friends and not sitting inside playing video games. We’re together in school, and we’re together after school,” Stavros said. “We feed off each other. We never have a plan. It’s all spontaneous.”
Ries also places a premium on spending time with like-minded friends.
“This is meaningful to me,” he explains. “This is what we do and who we are. This is us 24/7.”
It’s great to see teenagers finding their niche, creating lasting memories with friends, and enjoying life. There’s certainly something admirable in that at any age.
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First Full-Field Event Marks LPGA’s 70th Anniversary
Written By: Zach Sepanik @zachsepanik
Zach is in his second year with the LPGA and is the Symetra Tour Media and Public Relations Official. Prior to moving to Florida, Zach was a sports anchor and reporter for two years with the NBC affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
When the final putt dropped at Stage II of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament this afternoon, Olivia Cowan (Steinwenden, Germany) and amateur Sierra Brooks (Orlando, Florida) were both 13-under par overall to claim co-medalist honors at Plantation Golf & Country Club.
Cowan ventured to Venice, Fla. late last week with the goal in mind of winning and she accomplished it. The five-year Ladies European Tour (LET) veteran will use the momentum for a run at LPGA Q-Series.
“I feel good going into the next two weeks,” said Cowan, who fired a 3-under par 69 in the final round on the Bobcat Course. “I’m playing well and am happy about that. I feel a lot better too than the start of the week when I was ill, so that’s good as well. But yeah, I feel confident.”
Meanwhile, Brooks finishes as the low amateur and now it’s back to real life for the University of Florida senior. With an exam in her History course looming tomorrow, she hits the highway to Gainesville after carding a 4-under par 68 highlighted by six birdies.
“I actually brought notecards on the course to study,” Brooks said with a smile. “Since I was by myself a little bit out there, it was nice to at least try to study a little bit when I could. It was definitely a fun week and I’m happy with my golf game, the way everything turned out. The goal for every tournament is to go in with a mindset to win, but controlling what I can and just playing my game. I’m happy with where that is, and I’m ready to ride that momentum into next week.”
The performance of the day came from amateur Bianca Pagdanganan (Quezon City, Philippines) and her 8-under par 64 on the Bobcat Course. She entered the last 18 holes tied for 43rd and on the wrong side of a berth to LPGA Q-Series, but climbed all the way into a tie for eighth at 9-under overall.
“I have no words, just told myself last night that I needed a good round,” said Pagdanganan, one of 14 to advance to Q-Series that started the Q-School process at Stage I. “My coach and my dad were telling me that 4-under or better would be safe. I didn’t try to force anything and stuck to my gameplan. Today just felt really good, ball striking was so much better than what it was the previous days. I didn’t expect to shoot this low. I have no words, I’m still in shock.”
38 PLAYERS ADVANCE TO Q-SERIES
A minimum of the top-30 players and ties advance to LPGA Q-Series contested from Oct. 23 to Nov. 2 in Pinehurst, N.C. at Pinehurst Resort. Those at the next score, or scores, also move on provided the total number of players in Q-Series does not exceed 108, which had 60 exempt and entered competitors prior to the start of the week at Plantation Golf & Country Club.
With 72 holes now complete in Stage II of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament, a total of 35 players finished at 5-under par or better, with five more individuals sitting on the 4-under par mark. In total, 38 competitors at 4-under par or better are heading to Q-Series and finalize the field at 98 players.
Below is a look at who advanced through Stage II, representing 15 different countries.
Czech Republic (Karolina Vlckova)
Denmark (Emily Kristine Pedersen)
England (Holly Clyburn, Meghan MacLaren)
Finland (Matilda Castren)
France (Celine Herbin, Joanna Klatten)
Germany (Olivia Cowan, Esther Henseleit)
Hungary (Csicsi Rozsa)
People’s Republic of China (*Mohan Du, Yan Liu)
Philippines (amateur Bianca Pagdanganan)
Republic of Korea (*amateur Yae Eun Hong, Jiwon Jeon, amateur Kum-kang Park)
Sweden (amateur Frida Kinhult)
Switzerland (amateur Albane Valenzuela)
Thailand (Prima Thammaraks)
United States (Lakareber Abe, Brittany Benvenuto, Elise Bradley, amateur Sierra Brooks, amateur Jennifer Chang, Kendra Dalton, Cindy Ha, Haylee Harford, amateur Andrea Lee, Gabby Lemieux, Janet Mao, Haley Moore, Elizabeth Nagel, Yealimi Noh, Anna Redding, Maia Schechter, Katelyn Sepmoree, Savannah Vilaubi, Eunice Yi, Katie Yoo)
Venezuela (Alazne Urizar Zapata)
*Due to age regulations for the LPGA Tour, could only compete through Stage II of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament and obtain Symetra Tour membership for 2020.
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An early morning 18-wheeler wreck about two miles west of Starkville saw no injuries on Thursday, but did see multiple agencies respond and traffic impacted for one lane of Highway 82 in Oktibbeha County.
Photo by Ryan Phillips, SDN
Multiple agencies respond to 18-wheeler wreck on Highway 82
By RYAN PHILLIPS Starkville Daily News
Oktibbeha County EMA Director Kristen Campanella said dispatchers received a report of the accident about 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
Campanella confirmed the driver wasn’t injured, but the truck was carrying a full load of dry goods.
At the scene, the driver told the Starkville Daily News that he fell asleep behind the wheel.
The truck is owned by Grenada-based MS Freight Co.
As of 8 a.m. Thursday morning, Campanella said one of the westbound lanes on Highway 82 was blocked, but traffic was still able to move through the area.
“We’re waiting on the trucking company to offload and then we will remove the [truck] from the scene,” she said. “At least one tank was punctured, resulting in around 25-30 gallons of diesel fuel spilled out on the ground and ditch.”
She then said the diesel fuel was contained and that a heavy duty wrecker was on the scene.
Also, a hazmat crew was set to respond and assist with cleanup.
Responding agencies include: Oktibbeha County EMA, Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Adaton Volunteer Fire Department, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
This is a developing story. For more, read Friday's Starkville Daily News.
Kristen Campanella
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A golden goal, a near record race and a winning golfer
These are the highlights from the last week in sports for Corban, Willamette and Western Oregon.
A golden goal, a near record race and a winning golfer These are the highlights from the last week in sports for Corban, Willamette and Western Oregon. Check out this story on statesmanjournal.com: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/sports/2019/10/09/golden-goal-near-record-race-and-winning-golfer/3913866002/
Luis Ramirez, Salem Statesman Journal Published 6:00 a.m. PT Oct. 9, 2019
Alex Weirth wins the George Fox Invitational by one stroke
Alex Weirth won the George Fox Invitational over the weekend (Photo: Courtesy of Willamette Athletics)
Willamette Bearcats freshman golfer Alex Weirth won the individual championship at the George Fox Invitational after recording a 36-hole score of 1-under par 143 over the weekend at the Gearhart Golf Course.
Weirth shot an even par 72 on Saturday in the first round before concluding the tournament on Sunday with a 1-under-71, winning the title by one stroke.
His performance helped Willamette place third at the tournament with a team score of 600 (299-301) and finished just three strokes outside of second place.
Matheus Giron scores three goals in two games for Corban
Matheus Giron helped lead Corban soccer to an undefeated weekend with two goals in their 3-2 win over Northwest and the golden goal in double overtime of their 2-1 win over Evergreen.
On Friday, Corban played from behind for the first time in 2019 as they trailed 2-0 in the first half.
Matheus Giron scored three goals including two game winners over the weekend for Corban. (Photo: Courtesy of Corban Athletics)
In the second half, the Warriors battled back with goals by Allando Brown and the brace by Giron. His game-winner came in the 88th minute from 20 yards out.
Against Evergreen State, Corban battled from behind after the Geoducks scored a goal shortly after halftime. Yuki Onishi scored a goal in the 80th minute to level the score and send it into overtime.
Giron was the hero for the second time in as many days with a goal in the 103rd minute to give Corban a six point road trip. The Warriors improve to 8-0-1, 6-0 CCC on the season and remain undefeated on the season.
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Robert Swoboda runs second-fastest time ever at Corban
Robert Swoboda finished eighth at the Charles Bowles Invitational. (Photo: Courtesy of Corban Athletics)
Robert Swoboda finished eighth individually with a time of 24:46.9 at the Charles Bowles Invitational cross country race.
Swoboda's time was more than 30 seconds faster than his previous fastest 8K and the second-fastest all-time at Corban. His performance helped lead the Warriors to a sixth place finish.
Athlete of the Week: Nominees from West Salem, McKay, North Salem and Silverton
Western Oregon won their third consecutive GNAC game, 51-14
The Wolves continued their romp through the Great Athletic Northwest Conference as they defeated Simon Fraser on Saturday for their third consecutive win, 51-14.
Ty Currie led the offense as he completed 13-of-20 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns through the air and rushing for 53 yards on the ground. Western Oregon pulled out the trickery as Tyler Reid took an end around and converted it into a 50 yard touchdown pass.
Ty Currie threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns in their 51-14 victory over Simon Fraser (Photo: Courtesy of Western Oregon Athletics)
The ground game was led by Andrew Valladares who had seven carries for 105 yards and a touchdown. Nico Jackson also had 59 yards and two touchdowns.
Jaylin Parnell was named the GNAC Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven tackles, a half-sack and an interception. Andrew Gross was named the GNAC Special Teams Player of the Week after connecting on seven extra points and making a 37-yard field goal in the win.
Western Oregon improves to 3-2 overall and 3-0 GNAC. They'll travel to Texas this weekend and play Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday at 5 p.m. (PT).
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Jonathan Gapp
Acute pancreatitis is common and is the leading cause of hospitalization amongst gastrointestinal disorders in the United States. The severity of the disease varies widely, from mild disease needing conservative treatment to severe and complicated disease with high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of acute presentation is easy, but the major challenge is predicting progression of disease course and outcome. This is important to determine the level of care. [1][2][3]
In the majority of cases, alcohol use, gallstones, and hypertriglyceridemia cause acute pancreatitis. The rate of occurrence of each etiology of acute pancreatitis varies across geographic regions and socio-economic strata. Common etiologies of acute pancreatitis are listed below.[3][4][5]
Hypertriglyceridemia
Drug-induced pancreatitis
Post-procedural (ERCP or abdominal surgery)
Ampullary stenosis is formerly known as sphincter of Oddi dysfunction type I
Autoimmune pancreatitis, type I (systemic IgG4 disease-related) and type II
Viral infection (Coxsackie, Cytomegalovirus, Echovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, Hepatitis A/B/C, HIV, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella)
Bacterial infection (Campylobacter jejuni, Legionella, Leptospirosis, Mycobacterium avium, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycoplasma)
Congenital anomalies (annular pancreas)
Genetic disorders (hereditary pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency)
Parasitic infections (Ascaris lumbricoides, Cryptosporidium, Clonorchis sinensis, Microsporidia)
Renal disease (Hemodialysis)
Toxins (Scorpion bites, organophosphate poisoning)
Vasculitis (Polyarteritis nodosa, Systemic lupus erythematosus)
Overall, the frequency of acute pancreatitis has been noted to be rising in the United States and the rest of the world. Whether this trend is related to a true increase in incidence or simply increased detection is difficult to determine. The rise in incidence is considered, in part, due to increased hypertriglyceridemia and metabolic syndrome with multiple reports showing an increase in acute pancreatitis secondary to hypertriglyceridemia. Despite the increased incidence, mortality has decreased in the United States with most recent studies citing mortality of approximately 2%. The peak age of incidence of acute pancreatitis occurs in the fifth and sixth decades; however, mortality increases with age. Incidence has been thought to differ across geographic regions and socio-economic regions and is likely related to differences in use of alcohol and occurrence of biliary calculi, the two major causes of acute pancreatitis. In the United States, population incidence has been most recently cited as 600 to 700 per 100,000 people with 200,000 to 250,000 discharges occurring per year for acute pancreatitis. [6][7]
The pathophysiology of pancreatitis incorporates both the localized destruction in the pancreas and systemic inflammatory response. The inciting event is the premature activation of trypsinogen to trypsin within the acinar cell as opposed to in the duct lumen. It is postulated that this can be caused by elevated ductal pressures (such as in duct obstruction) as well as problems with calcium homeostasis and pH. Because calcium transport is an ATP driven process, particularly for sequestration in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, it is suspected that many toxins responsible for pancreatitis (including alcohol) involve ATP depletion resulting in elevated intra-acinar calcium concentrations that stimulate early activation of trypsinogen to trypsin, which activates enzymes such as elastase and phospholipases. Early activation of these zymogens leads to localized tissue damage and release of Damage Associated Molecular Patterns (DAMPs). The release of DAMPs causes recruitment of neutrophils and initiation of the inflammatory cascade. This inflammatory cascade is responsible for the systemic manifestations of acute pancreatitis and can ultimately lead to increase capillary permeability and damage of endothelium with microvascular thrombosis that causes multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS), the main cause of morbidity and mortality in acute pancreatitis.
More recently, it has become apparent that there is also a genetic predisposition for pancreatitis in some individuals. These patients often suffer from recurrent acute pancreatitis and a progression to chronic pancreatitis. Not surprisingly, associated genes are involved in the activation of trypsin. The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene involved in bicarbonate secretion into pancreatic ductules, cationic trypsinogen gene (PRSS1) gain of function mutations, mutations in pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor (SPINK1), and trypsin degrading enzyme, chymotrypsin C (CTRC), all play a role in recurrent pancreatitis. Furthermore, they are involved in the increasingly acknowledged spectrum of disease from acute to chronic pancreatitis.[2][8][9]
The patient will commonly describe moderate to severe abdominal pain located in the epigastrium with nausea and anorexia. The nature of the pain can vary, often depending on whether the etiology is a biliary obstruction or a metabolic/toxicologic cause. Biliary etiology is more often described as a sharper pain, which radiates through to the back with more of an acute onset; whereas, metabolic and toxicologic causes, such as alcohol, often have a more indolent onset with more dull and generalized pain. A thorough history regarding alcohol use and medications should be gathered, keeping in mind that over five years of heavy alcohol use is often needed to induce alcohol-related pancreatitis. Smoking history is also important as a risk factor for acute pancreatitis. Family history should be reviewed, particularly when more common etiologies appear less likely, as there are rare genetically related cases of familial pancreatitis. A physical exam is often significant for elevated temperature, tachycardia and in severe cases, hypotension. The abdominal exam will typically reveal epigastric tenderness with possible guarding and rigidity and decreased bowel sounds. In severe cases where retroperitoneal bleeding has occurred, Grey-Turners sign may be present, as ecchymosis at the flanks while Cullen's sign appears as periumbilical ecchymosis secondary to peritoneal hemorrhage.
The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis has been defined by the Revised Atlanta Classification and requires at least 2 of 3 criteria be met: 1) a lipase or amylase level that is three times the upper limit of normal 2) abdominal pain that is consistent with pancreatitis 3) abdominal imaging consistent with acute pancreatitis. Initial evaluation of suspected acute pancreatitis involves laboratory abnormalities are suggesting biliary cholestasis, hypercalcemia or severe hyperlipidemia will help in determining the etiology of pancreatitis. An abdominal ultrasound is recommended in all the patients to assess for choledocholithiasis and bile duct dilatation. A chest radiograph is also often obtained in moderate to severe cases to evaluate for pleural effusions, which is an indication of the higher severity of disease with elevated mortality. In cases where the diagnosis is equivocal, but pancreatitis is still suspected, computed tomography (CT) with intravenous contrast is obtained to establish or rule out the diagnosis. CT is also recommended in cases where the patient has failed to improve or to worsen despite appropriate fluid resuscitation over 48 hours to determine the presence of necrosis.
When no cause for pancreatitis is forthcoming with the evaluation mentioned above, consultation of a gastroenterology specialist is often required for further evaluation with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). As MRCP is non-invasive, there is no perioperative risk. MRCP is non-invasive, doesn’t require contrast but lacks sensitivity for detection of biliary stones less than 3 mm and chronic pancreatitis and EUS is preferred. Diagnostic ERCP is reserved for recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis.[10][11][12]
The foundation of management for acute pancreatitis remains early aggressive fluid resuscitation. Lactated Ringer's solution is the recommended fluid of with an initial bolus of 15 to 20 mL/kg and following rates of 3 mL/kg per hour (usually approximately 250 to 500 mL per hour) for the first 24 hours if no other contraindications are present. The fluid resuscitation is monitored with a combination of blood urea nitrogen, hematocrit, and urine output, monitoring every 4 to 6 hours in first 24 hours of resuscitation to adjust the fluid rate. Continued non-response indicates a high likelihood of ensuing MODS and is grounds for upgrading the level of care.[13][14][15]
Another important issue is nutrition. Common practice is to keep nothing by mouth until abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, appetite, and ileus improve. Early feeding in mild pancreatitis is safe and does not exacerbate symptoms. Soft, low residue, low-fat diet is recommended for initial feeding and advanced to regular consistency as tolerated. In cases of severe pancreatitis or where peroral intake is not tolerated, nesojejunal feeding is superior to parenteral nutrition as it helps to minimize bacterial translocation by maintaining the intestinal barrier.
Prophylactic antibiotics are not needed. If infection is suspected, empirical antibiotics are appropriate until cultures results are back. Indication for antibiotic is limited to presence of infected necrosis.
Further management depends upon the etiology of pancreatitis. In gallstone pancreatitis, early cholecystectomy is strongly recommended. Early ERCP (within 24 hours of presentation) is of benefit in cases of concurrent cholangitis and obvious biliary obstruction. In cases of mild or spontaneously resolving biliary pancreatitis, ERCP is reserved for distal biliary filling defect on intraoperative cholangiogram during cholecystectomy. In the setting of hypertriglyceridemia, the goal of specific treatment is to bring down and maintain triglyceride level to less than 500 mg/dL. The options to achieve this goal include apheresis and insulin drip with or without glucose.
Local complications of pancreatitis include early (less than 4 weeks, peripancreatic fluid collection and pancreatitic/peripancreatic necrosis) and late (more than 4 weeks, pancreatic pseudocyst and walled-off necrosis). Acute peripancreatic fluid collection resolves spontaneously in most cases, and less than 10% result in pancreatic pseudocyst. Most of these pseudocysts resolve with observation alone with periodic follow-up using CT or MRI. Drainage is only recommended in symptomatic, infected or rapidly enlarging pseudocysts. The drainage modalities include endoscopic (transmural or transpapillary) or percutaneous, the endoscopic approach being the preferred modality.
Necrotic collection management remains challenging. The sterile collection is intervened if it caused symptoms such as persistent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, gastric outlet obstruction, bowel obstruction and disrupted pancreatic duct. One-third of this necrosis become infected. Infection results in clinical deterioration, lengthen the recovery, has high mortality. Antibiotics are initiated on earliest suspicion. The preferred antibiotic regimen includes a carbapenem alone, or combination of a quinolone, ceftazidime, or cefepime with metronidazole. Diagnosis of infected necrosis is established in the presence of gas bubbles in it on imaging and CT-guided percutaneous aspiration culture. Surgical necrosectomy is needed in patients continue to deteriorate clinically despite antibiotics. In stable patients, antibiotics are continued for 4 to 6 weeks and necrosectomy performed after the wall matures. The initial approach includes less invasive modalities which include endoscopic and percutaneous drainage and surgical debridement is reserved in unsuccessful cases.[16][17]
The differentials for acute pancreatitis include the overall differential for abdominal pain and can often be greatly narrowed with a good history and physical as described above. Differential diagnoses include but is not limited to the following:
Peptic ulcer disease
Cholangitis
Bowel perforation
Acute hepatitis
Basilar pneumonia
Aortic dissection
In many of these cases, an elevated lipase level 3 times the upper limit of normal will allow for determination of pancreatitis as the source of abdominal pain due to its high specificity. Abdominal ultrasound will help to differentiate cholecystitis whereas CT angiogram can be used when mesenteric ischemia is high on the differential. In high-risk patients, the cardiac source should be concurrently ruled out as pain can present atypically as epigastric. Progressing aortic dissection should be considered due to its particularly urgent nature, though the pain is often more severe and tearing than for those with acute pancreatitis.
Overall mortality of acute pancreatitis is approximately 1% to 2%; however, severe acute pancreatitis carries a much higher but undetermined mortality rate.
Severity assessment and prognostication is important to determine the level of care. Multiple clinical prediction scales have been developed and validated. Most are cumbersome to calculate and need 48-hour data. The Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) is a relatively recent addition to this list. This index has good predictive performance for both severe acute pancreatitis and mortality and has been validated prospectively, is simple and easy to calculate from initial presentation data. Use of the CT Severity Index (CTSI) can also aid in predicting mortality with the detection of any necrosis on CT imaging being a predictor of high mortality.
Necrotic pancreas
Hemorrhagic pancreatitis
Pancreatic duct disruption
Pseudocysts
Infected pancreatic necrosis
Pancreatic abscess
Critical care specialist
The pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis is based on the premature activation of the zymogen, trypsinogen, with resulting local pancreatic destruction leading to activation of the inflammatory cascade which causes the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) often associated with acute pancreatitis. Systemic inflammation can lead to multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS).
Diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is defined by the Revised Atlanta Criteria which states that acute pancreatitis requires at least 2 of the following 3 criteria: 1) lipase or amylase levels 3 times the upper limit of normal, 2) physical exam consistent with pancreatitis, and 3) imaging (CT, MRI, ultrasound) findings that are consistent with acute pancreatitis.
Use of the Bedside Index Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) score can aid in triaging patients for the level of care. TThis index has good predictive performance for both severe acute pancreatitis and mortality and has been validated prospectively, is simple and easy to calculate from initial presentation data.
The most important stage of management of acute pancreatitis is the first 12 to 24 hours of admission. It is during this time that appropriate fluid resuscitation can greatly reduce complications and mortality. Close observation of vitals and basic labs to ensure adequate fluid resuscitation are key.
The incidence of idiopathic pancreatitis remains as high as 10% to 20% of acute pancreatitis cases and causes a particular diagnostic and management dilemma. Recent studies continue to address the best use of EUS and ERCP in the evaluation of these cases with a more tempered approach to ERCP due to its relatively high rate of inducing post-procedural pancreatitis.
Acute pancreatitis is a serious disorder and the most effective way to manage the disorder is with a team of healthcare professionals that includes a surgeon, radiologist, endocrinologist, pulmonologist, intensivist, gastroenterologist, pharmacist, nurse, and addiction specialist. The three major causes of acute pancreatitis are gallstones, alcohol, and medications. The emphasis today is on prevention. The nurse and pharmacist are in the prime position to educate the patient on lowering their risks of acute pancreatitis by abstaining from alcohol, losing weight, eating a low-fat diet and lowering their lipid profile. In addition, the pharmacist can re-evaluate all the medications and recommend discontinuation of those associated with pancreatitis.[18][19][20] (Level V)
Acute pancreatitis is a serious disorder which still carries a mortality of 5 to 15%, depending on the cause, patient age and comorbidity. In general patients with gallstone pancreatitis tend to have higher mortality than patients with alcoholic pancreatitis. In addition, the presence of type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of complications and death. In patients with multiorgan involvement, the mortality can be as high as 20%. Most deaths are due to multiorgan failure and hypotensive shock. Various classifications have been developed to assess the prognosis of patients with acute pancreatitis, but most are cumbersome for practical use. [21][22][23](Level V)
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As the leading media agency in Vietnam, VOV will maximize its efforts to further foster the startup movement in areas where ethnic minority groups live. VOV will popularize outstanding examples and the startup spirit of ethnic minority groups through the nationwide "Ethnic Minority Startup" program. … [Read more...] about VOV inspires startup spirit among ethnic minority youths
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The report shows that the need to develop future skills like critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship and analysis is more vital than ever given the continuing advances in technology and artificial intelligence. A number of countries, including Finland, Sweden and New Zealand, are embracing this education challenge through comprehensive policies, well-trained teachers and strong assessment frameworks to test for future skills. A new income adjusted ranking also showed that many lower-income countries, including the Philippines, Ghana, Mexico and Vietnam, are also performing well with particular strengths in their policy and teaching environments. … [Read more...] about Finland Leads for the Second Year Globally in Providing Future-skills Education for Youth, According to the 2019 Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI)
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Thai PM asks young people to help preserve national institutions
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Prime Minister of Thailand has presided over a launch ceremony for the ‘Youth Build the Nation’ campaign, where he asked younger people to help preserve national institutions and use their knowledge for national development. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered his remarks to students at the ceremony, saying that the country is now going through transformations, involving the global economy and national security, while the government has already issued national strategy and reform policies to determine the direction in which the country going. He said human resources is a key area that needs development to enhance both capabilities and ethics, which will require education reform, starting with learning in communities, while His Majesty the King has expressed his wish for students and teachers to have better knowledge of their local communities, in order to adapt their knowledge for community development. The Youth Build the Nation … [Read more...] about Thai PM asks young people to help preserve national institutions
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Seminar sheds light on northern border defence war
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Moscow (VNA) – The war to defend the northern border of Vietnamese people 40 years ago (February 17, 1949) was spotlighted in a recent seminar held at the Ho Chi Minh Institute under Saint Petersburg State University of Russia. In his remarks, Professor Vladimir Kolotov, head of the institute, recalled the struggle and cited memoirs of Gennady Obaturov, chief military advisor to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence during the war, helping participating students understand more about the whole-hearted support of experts of the Soviet Union (now Russia) to Vietnam at that time. The brief but fierce war is still in the mind of those who lived during the period, the Professor said. Russian students from Saint Petersburg State University enthusiastically participated in the discussion. Doussia Kalganova, a third-year student, expressed her love for Vietnamese land and people, saying the seminar has helped Russian youths learn more about Vietnam, and brought young people … [Read more...] about Seminar sheds light on northern border defence war
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LTTE ready to help facilitate voting - Thamilchelvan
[TamilNet, Friday, 12 March 2004, 00:10 GMT]
"We told the [Norwegian] delegation that we are agreeable to locating the voting booths in the no-man zone, inside our checkpoint area or in the checkpoint area of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), and that we will provide our full support and required assistance to implement voting procedures, and supervise voting," said S.P.Thamilchelvan, leader of the LTTE's political wing, answering questions from the press following his meeting with the Norwegian delegation in Kilinochchi Thursday morning.
Excerpts of exchanges between Thamilchelvan and reporters follow:
Thamilchelvan
Reporter: Can you give us brief details about today's meeting?
Thamilchelvan: Today's meeting with Norwegian Ambassador and Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim was planned earlier. Since new and pressing issues have come-up, especially thesituation in Batticaloa-Amparai district, we discussed this matter in detail. The Batticaloa-Amparaidistrict commanders explained to the Norwegian delegation the issues and situation in Batticaloa-Amparai. We also explained to them the position of our leadership and the decisions we have taken in this matter.
Reporter: Did you make any requests to the delegation related to Mr.Karuna?
Thamilchelvan: Even before the meeting the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission and Norway have taken some clear, and in our view appropriate, decisions. They have discontinued any communications with Karuna and to anyone in his area, and have also taken steps to avoid future contacts. They are already operating in a way that is consistent with our thinking and have demonstrated a clear understanding of the undercurrents of the crisis.
Reporter: The Norwegian delegation said that three important issues were discussed. Can you give us details on these?
Thamilchelvan: First was the Batticaloa-Amparai situation as I said earlier. Secondly, we stressed that during the forthcoming elections people living under our areas should be able to freely exercise their franchise. We also discussed the need to allow our people to express their aspirations in this climate of peace. The Norwegian delegation said that the international community is well aware of this concern. They [Norwegians] have assured us that they will continue their efforts to create the environment to facilitate this. Thirdly, the urgent need to rehabilitate and develop our homeland. We have discussed this several times. We requested their help in garnering support of the international community to help us in developing our region.
Reporter: What have you discussed related to the elections and the right to vote?
Thamilchelvan: Our leadership has taken a clear stand on this. That is we are prepared lend our full support to any arrangement that will allow our people to exercise freely their franchise. We told the delegation that we are agreeable to locating the voting booths in the no-man zone, inside our checkpoint area or in the checkpoint area of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), and that we will provide our full support and required assistance to implement voting procedures, and supervise voting. The delegation assured that they will work with the authorities concerned to facilitate an environment that allows everyone to exercise their right to vote.
Reporter: SLA Northern commander is reported to have said that people who enter the SLA checkpoint to vote will not be checked. Have you received any notification of this decision?
Thamilchelvan: We have not been informed officially of their position. But what we are making clear is that if the SLA takes the position to conduct the same checking procedures, that is if they insist on frisking everyone before one is allowed to vote, then the thousands of people who have the right to vote will not be able to vote. We would regard this as a serious violation of fundamental rights of people, the right to exercise franchise.
Reporter: The LTTE leadership has relieved Karuna of his reponsibilities and have indicated that the leadership will be prepared to offer amnesty to him. But Karuna has rejected this offer. What will happen next?
Thamilchelvan: Karuna not only has been relieved of his responsibities, he has been removed from the movement. He is now a single individual accused of several violations against the movement's code of conduct. By rejecting to abide by the movement's ruling he is pushing himself into a dangerous corner. However, cognizant of the prevailing peace, our leadership is taking careful steps to bring the Batticaloa-Amparai area back into control without any bloodshed or danger to our cadres. Cadres under Karuna's command are distancing and deserting him gradually. Karuna is increasingly facing danger from among his own group of cadres.
Reporter: Will you conduct further investigations on Karuna?
Thamilchelvan: Several eastern commanders and associates of Karuna have provided irrefutable evidence supporting Karuna's violations of our movements rules. Based on these evidences our leadership decided to remove Karuna from our movement.
Reporter: Karuna still in control of resources belonging to the movement. How is this going to be resolved?
Thamilchelvan: Karuna has created barriers preventing his fighters from finding out real reasons for the crisis. He may get away with this for a short period but will not be able to sustain this for long. New administration is determined to bring our national resources, back into our fold soon.
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This is the moment to apply yourself fully.
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This card is traditionally entitled the Knight, but in some modern decks appears as the Prince. Traditionally, this card in this suit has pictured a homecoming -- portraying a return to his true heart's home after a long journey. Like the prodigal son, he may be returning after long estrangement from all he holds dear.
His taste for adventure is exhausted -- there is no more romanticizing of battles or travel in strange lands. Now he wants to go where he will be recognized, wanted and welcome -- where he doesn't have to fight at every turn. He has the attitude of one who has become older and wiser, the prodigal son.
The Knight of Cups reversed continually looks for excuses or a way to blame his problems on someone else. He is not mature enough to realize that until he takes personal responsibility for the way things are in his life, he will continue to add to conflict rather than exercising his natural helping and healing powers.
The Knight of Cups (in some decks, a Prince) in this position advises that you jump into your new situation with both feet. Get involved with what is happening in the present. Think no more about the route you had to travel to get back here. There is no need to be cavalier about what seems familiar.
Look deeply at the underlying values here. You may find that they represent something you mistakenly rejected in the past. Be humble enough to look at things through new eyes. At a deep level, your heart and soul are being nourished. Don't be tempted to run away again -- this is where you belong. Your entire journey was designed to bring you home with new appreciation.
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Rents for private non-landed homes and HDB flats rise in December 2019 from a year ago
Overall condominium and private apartment rents rose 3.7 per cent in December 2019 from a year ago, while HDB rents increased 1.3 per cent.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Jan 15, 2020, 12:20 pm SGT
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Clement Yong
clementy@sph.com.sg
SINGAPORE - Non-landed private homes and Housing Board flats saw higher rents and more leasings last year, according to flash data from real estate portal SRX Property on Wednesday (Jan 15).
Condominium and private apartment rents rose 3.7 per cent for the whole of 2019, although they dipped 0.9 per cent in December from the previous month.
Still, rents in December are 16.6 per cent below their peak in January 2013.
Year on year, private rents were up in all areas last month: The prime or core central region rose by 3.9 per cent, the city fringe or rest of central region by 4 per cent, and in the suburbs or outside central region by 3.1 per cent.
Ms Christine Sun, head of research and consultancy at OrangeTee and Tie, said the increase in private non-landed rental prices could be due to fewer units being available for rent.
"Last year, the number of completed homes fell for a third consecutive year, and it was about a third of what was completed in 2016," she said.
"Many homes were (also) demolished to make way for newer developments after the last collective sales cycle."
The number of apartments and condo units leased rose 2.3 per cent for the whole of 2019 to 58,236 homes. In December alone, 1.2 per cent more private non-landed units were rented than the year before.
Month on month, private rental volumes fell, with 4,011 units leased in December, a 2.8 per cent drop from 4,126 homes in November. Even so, last month's rental volume was 13.6 per cent higher than the five-year average volume for the month of December, SRX data showed.
Over in the public housing market, HDB rents in December last year rose 1.3 per cent from a year ago. December's rents also inched up by 0.1 per cent from November.
However, compared with their peak in August 2013, December's HDB rents are still down by 14.3 per cent.
SRX data showed that while three-room flat rents were down 0.3 per cent in December from a year ago, rents in other flat types rose: 2.1 per cent for four-room flats, 1.3 per cent for five-room units and 1.4 per cent for executive flats.
The higher rents came on the back of more flats rented, as the number of HDB flats leased for the whole of last year hit 23,958, 1.9 per cent higher than 2018.
New private home sales in December down 53% from November but up 10.6% from year ago: URA data
For last month alone, HDB rental volumes fell 5.3 per cent compared with December 2018.
There was also a month-on-month fall in rental volumes, with 1,753 HDB flats rented in December, 8.6 per cent lower than the 1,917 units rented in November.
The rental volume in December was 2.4 per cent lower than the five-year average volume for the month.
Four-room flats were again most popular last month, making up 35.9 per cent of total rental volume, followed by three-room flats with 32.7 per cent. Five-room flats accounted for 25.2 per cent of units leased, and executive condominium flats 6.2 per cent.
Prices of HDB resale flats sold in Q4 2019 rose 0.4%, no change in full-year prices: Flash data
Fewer HDB resale flats sold in December
Mr Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy at ERA Realty, said the lower rental volumes in December compared with November was typical of "the seasonal year-end lull period".
"(This) softened the rental transaction volumes marginally for both the private residential and HDB leasing markets last month, as some decision makers were away for the holidays," he said.
He said the number of units leased for both non-landed private units and HDB flats could rise between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent by this December, if "the employment market remains healthy".
Around 24,500 HDB flats will reach the five-year minimum occupation period this year, while around 5,100 private residential units will be completed. "Some of these new housing units will be offered for lease," Mr Mak said.
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The so-called "streaming wars" are the hot topic at CES 2020, and while several new entrants (like Quibi) are driving huge speculation, CBS (as of December 4, 2019 now ViacomCBS) has been steadily been going where no media company has gone before.
As pioneers in the industry, they have been going direct to consumer since they launched CBS All Access in October 2014. "We've brought churn down every year to the single digits, unlike every other premium service out there," said ViacomCBS chief digital officer Marc DeBevoise. "We've seen a 60% growth in subscribers and a 100% growth in revenue."
Viacom and CBS combined is now the sixth largest internet company in the United States, said DeBevoise. "You've got 200 million users across all of our sites, apps, and platform, and that excludes OTT." He estimates another 50 million OTT viewers. Their brands are extensive, and they'll need the diversity to keep others at bay.
Future Thinking
"[Based on] the research that we've done, we see about 200 million subscriptions up for grabs over the next 3 to 5 years. So there's about 180 million out in the marketplace today, and we see that effectively doubling what we have today. Netflix can't double. Amazon Prime is going to have trouble doubling,"
"We absolutely take the position it's not a zero-sum game. Netflix doesn't get all the subscribers and nobody else gets any," said DeBevoise. "Or Disney doesn't come in and soak up the subscribers.
"We're the largest pure content play on the internet. We have the largest individual audience [serving content] through dozens of brands." While other media companies are battling for his viewers on one side, the large tech entities are also trying to grab attention. One strategy: Go to the set-top box.
ViacomCBS's recent carriage deal means CBS All Access is directly offered as an app via Comcast properties. "The one place we haven't launched the service is on an MVPD set top box," DeBevoise said, but Xfinity and X1 subscribers will soon gain access to CBS All Access.
"Already 80% of the public have an SVOD subscription of some kind," said DeBevoise. "That's 3 and 1/2 services, and we already see that number growing."
What is ViacomCBS doing to continue to bring in customers in this increasingly noisy market? "We will have 14 or more original shows on CBS All Access in 2020. A major show every month and a tentpole every quarter, starting with Star Trek: Picard in January." To make it so, fees are $6 monthly or $10 without ads.
CEO Meg Whitman and founder and chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg announced that the new mobile service will roll out 175 new original shows and 8,500 episodes at a rate of 3 hours of new content per weekday
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CBS, Viacom Form ViacomCBS, Merging to Combat Netflix and YouTube
"The streaming wars haven't even started!" With ViacomCBS now accelerating its online video strategy, viewers are going to see even more competition for their attention.
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Vizio Launches Direct Advertising Business
Smart TV Innovator Launches New Business Platform to Give Advertisers a Direct-to-TV Path to Purchase Preferred Premium Inventory and Targeted Audiences
Irvine, CA(10 Dec 2019)
VIZIO, Inc., America’s leading Smart TV company, today announced the launch of VIZIO Ads, a new business unit created to provide better advertising experiences to consumers and brands alike.
The new business will enable brands, agencies and advertisers to purchase premium TV ad inventory across the VIZIO SmartCastTM platform, including within the launch and discovery environment, partner OTT apps, and throughout VIZIO’s popular WatchFree™ service.
“One of the best ways to improve the TV viewing experience is to improve the state of TV advertising,” said VIZIO founder and CEO William Wang. “The launch of direct advertising across our TV platform isn’t just good business for us, it’s an investment we’re making to help the industry at large and will benefit the most important part of our business, the viewer at home.”
As part of the formation of the new direct advertising business, VIZIO is opening a New York City office led by advertising veteran Mike O’Donnell who will oversee a team with people across the country.
The connected TV (CTV) advertising market is expected to surpass $7 billion in 2019, exceeding analyst expectations. VIZIO Ads is poised to capitalize on this trend as one of the few connected TV companies with the device penetration, consumer opt-in and infrastructure to deliver meaningful scale.
“As viewing behaviors shift and the marketplace for connected TV advertising explodes, brands need to find new ways to reach audiences on the biggest screen in the house,” said Mike O’Donnell, SVP of VIZIO’s Platform Business. “A direct-to-TV advertising business not only helps brands find new, more relevant ways to engage with viewers, it gives them peace of mind knowing their OTT ad budget is actually making it to the screen of a TV.”
VIZIO Ads will take an open platform approach to its premium video inventory business, ensuring any media owner or advertiser can work with and leverage the systems they’re already accustomed to using. The company offers a unique combination of premium inventory combined with direct publisher relationships, resulting in tier one targeted TV inventory being sold with app-level transparency for advertisers.
VIZIO Ads will continue the work of bringing increased transparency to the TV market by working closely with Inscape, the TV data company and subsidiary of VIZIO that provides near real-time viewing data to media companies, agency holding companies and measurement firms.
The VIZIO Ads team is actively seeking partners to round out its VIZIO Ads partner ecosystem, and interested parties can reach out here: www.vizioads.com.
About VIZIO Ads
The VIZIO Ads mission is to deliver a more relevant TV advertising experience to consumers and brands alike. Offering premium, addressable advertising inventory inside of WatchFree, SmartCast and within popular TV apps, VIZIO Ads delivers advertisers the ability to reach new audiences with relevant messages at the right time. VIZIO Ads gives its customers personable service, app-level transparency and screen-level verification to ensure brands can invest with confidence across one of the largest Smart TV footprints in the U.S. Learn more here: www.vizioads.com.
About VIZIO
VIZIO's mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience to our community of connected consumers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers discover and experience content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-leading brand of products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO is a leading HDTV company, the #1 Sound Bar Brand in America and America’s Fastest Growing Sound Bar Brand with Dolby Atmos. VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry reviews and awards. The 2019 P-Series Quantum X received a Best of CES 2019 award from both CNET and Digital Trends and has earned Editors’ Choice awards from Digital Trends, and USAToday’s Reviewed.com. IGN called the 2019 P-Series Quantum “Stunning”, giving it a 9.3/10 rating while HighDefDigest awarded it an Editors’ Choice. The 2019 M-Series Quantum TVs have earned Editors’ Choice awards from USAToday’s Reviewed.com and Tom’s Guide. VIZIO’s top of the line Home Theater Sound System with Dolby Atmos, the SB46514-F6 has been named “The Best Sound Bar” by Wirecutter, “Best Sound Bar for 2019” by Digital Trends and awarded an Editors’ Choice by HighDefDigest. The SB36514-G6 sound bar system received an Editors’ Choice from Digital Trends, while CNET described the SB36512-F6 Sound System as “Excellent”, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award. The SB3621n-G8 sound bar is a Digital Trends Recommended Product for 2019 and Wirecutter named VIZIO’s SB3651 surround sound bar their “Best Budget Pick”.
For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit www.VIZIO.com.
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Home facebook As Zuckerberg visits, France threatens new rules on Facebook – WRAL.com
By ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press
PARIS — France welcomed Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg on Friday with a threat of sweeping new regulation.
With Facebook under fire on multiple fronts, Zuckerberg is in Paris to show that his social media giant is working hard to limit violent extremism and hate speech shared online.
But a group of French regulators and experts who spent weeks inside Facebook facilities in Paris, Dublin and Barcelona say the company isn’t working hard enough.
Just before Zuckerberg met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, the 10 officials released a report calling for laws allowing the government to investigate and fine social networks that don’t take responsibility for the content that makes them money.
The French government wants the legislation to serve as a model for Europe-wide management of social networks. Several countries have introduced similar legislation, some tougher than what France is proposing.
To an average user, it seems like the problem is intractable. Mass shootings are live-streamed, and online mobs are spreading rumors that lead to deadly violence. Facebook is even inadvertently creating celebratory videos using extremist content and auto-generating business pages for the likes of the Islamic State group and Al Qaida.
The company says it is working on solutions, and the French regulators praised Facebook for hiring more people and using artificial intelligence to track and crack down on dangerous content.
But they said Facebook didn’t provide the French officials enough information about its algorithms to judge whether they were working, and that a “lack of transparency … justifies an intervention of public authorities.”
The regulators recommended legally requiring a “duty of care” for big social networks, meaning they should moderate hate speech published on their platforms. They insist that any law should respect freedom of expression, but did not explain how Facebook should balance those responsibilities in practice.
The regulators acknowledged that their research didn’t address violent content shared on private chat groups or encrypted apps, or on groups like 4chan or 8chan, where criminals and extremists and those concerned about privacy increasingly turn to communicate.
Facebook said Zuckerberg is in France as part of meetings around Europe to discuss future regulation of the internet. Facebook agreed to embed the French regulators as an effort to jointly develop proposals to fight online hate content.
Zuckerberg’s visit comes notably amid concern about hate speech and disinformation around this month’s European Parliament elections.
Next week, the leaders of France and New Zealand will meet tech leaders in Paris for a summit seeking to ban acts of violent extremism and terrorism from being shown online.
Facebook has faced challenges over privacy and security lapses and accusations of endangering democracy — and it came under criticism this week from its own co-founder.
Chris Hughes said in a New York Times opinion piece Thursday that it’s time to break up Facebook. He says Zuckerberg has turned Facebook into an innovation-suffocating monopoly and lamented the company’s “slow response to Russian agents, violent rhetoric and fake news.”
Zuckerberg said this year that global regulators should take a more active role in governing the internet, but has been vague on what kind of regulation he favors.
Kelvin Chan in London contributed.
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Grab your mouse ears and get ready for the ultimate interactive event at Disney On Ice celebrates Mickey and Friends. For the first time ever, see fearless Moana on a high-seas adventure with demigod Maui. Follow the unforgettable Dory through the unexplored seas of the Pacific Ocean, join the Toy Story pals on an exciting adventure and discover true love with Elsa and Anna. Buckle in for the emotional rollercoaster of Inside Out and “Live Your Story” alongside Disney Princesses as they inspire all to celebrate their favourite Disney memories in this commemoration of 90 years of Mickey Mouse.
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Arson, attempted murder charges
Suspect barefoot, muddy and smelling strongly of gasoline
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Knappenburger
A fire Thursday night at a home off a dirt road in eastern Sugar Grove Township has resulted in charges of arson and attempted homicide against a Warren man.
Jackson K. Knappenberger, 25, of E. Third Ave., Warren, is charged with seven counts of criminal attempt — criminal homicide; seven counts of criminal attempt — aggravated assault; arson — danger of death or bodily injury; five counts of endangering the welfare of children; seven counts of recklessly endangering another person; and one count of retaliation.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Knappenberger was angry at a woman with whom he is “romantically involved” who lives at the Wilson Road address for “not picking him up” Thursday evening.
He allegedly brought a mixture of oil and gasoline in a plastic bag to the residence at about 8 p.m., poured it on the porch, set fire to it, and ran.
“The defendant’s boots fell off his person as he was running from the scene,” police said. One of the victims — there were seven people, including five children, inside at the time of the incident — identified the boots as Knappenberger’s and police started looking for him.
“I observed a male that fit the description of the suspect,” police wrote in the affidavit of probable cause. “The suspect was wearing a brown coat as described, he was not wearing shoes of any sort, and his clothes were muddy.”
Barefoot, muddy, and smelling strongly of gasoline, Knappenberger allegedly told police he had started the fire, knew the residence was occupied, and was trying to frighten one or more of the people inside.
According to police, Knappenberger was out on bail on an incident in which he was alleged to have indecently assaulted a girl under the age of 13.
Knappenberger was arraigned Friday morning via video by District Justice Todd Woodin.
He used the dangerous nature of the incident and the connection of the previous and current charges as cause to deny bail.
“The defendant is currently at liberty with unsecured bail of $50,000 with respect to (a case) in which the alleged victim is the same as one of the alleged victims in the case at hand,” Woodin wrote in his explanation for denying bail. “As such, no condition or combination of bail conditions other than imprisonment will reasonably assure the safety of the alleged victims.”
“Given the heinous nature of the alleged facts, arson with seven persons present, if proven, would tend to demonstrate that defendant, at a minimum, bears an extreme indifference to the value of human life and that defendant is an extremely desperate individual unlikely to comply with bail conditions,” Woodin wrote. “No condition or combination of bail conditions, other than imprisonment, will reasonably assure the safety of the community.”
Knappenberger was taken to Warren County jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8.
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Ramco Systems Selects Nexmo Messages API for AI-supported Virtual Assistants
By Maurice Nagle - Web Editor
The Future of Work is coming into focus, as advances in artificial intelligence are ushering in a new day in customer engagement. First it was the cloud, coming onto the scene faster than a storm at sea, and as the impact of these robust solutions is making a massive ripple effect brace yourself. The Future of Work, and the era of artificial intelligence is right around the corner.
Vonage announced that Ramco Systems has selected the Nexmo API platform to introduce the Ramco CHIA virtual assistant available to customers leveraging the WhatsApp Business solution.
"Virtual assistants have truly revolutionized the enterprise applications space. With the emergence of AI and machine learning, virtual assistants like Ramco CHIA have been infused with cognitive capability that understands the user and prompts them with details even before they ask," said Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems. "We are excited to leverage the Nexmo messaging APIs to offer this capability our customers using the WhatsApp Business solution. Being available on a platform that is most accessed by the millennial workforce is key to increasing the adoption. We will continue to focus on our end goal of Zero UI by keeping our R&D as a priority."
In terms of virtual assistants, there are three flavors covering policy, support and ticketing. The ticketing virtual assistant allows users the ability to open a ticket via conversation, as well as the capability to track and check in on its status with AI stepping in to address FAQs. The support virtual assistant can assist by addressing over 70% of employee questions, alleviating a burden placed on HR and cutting spend. The policy virtual assistant offers instant access to company specific policies via intranet and PDFs.
"The Nexmo Messages API makes it simple and cost-effective for businesses to engage with customers around the world via the channels they prefer," said Sunny Rao, Vice President & GM Asia Pacific & Japan, Vonage. "Empowering brands the opportunity to leverage the Ramco CHIA virtual assistant on popular channels like WhatsApp Business, allows these companies to reinvent their business models with a more modern, personal way of providing services and support."
Virtual assistants will play a pivotal role in the Future of Work, is your company ready to embrace what’s coming?
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Home | News Monday 6 October 2003
Dozens reported killed or wounded in attack in western Sudan
KHARTOUM, Oct 6 (AFP) — Some 1,000 armed men aboard four-wheel drive vehicles killed or wounded dozens of people in a three-pronged assault on a western Sudanese town on Saturday, a Sudanese member of parliament was quoted as saying Monday.
Men aboard Toyota Landcruisers or similar vehicles staged the assault on Kulbus in West Darfur state, prompting the government to send troops to contain the situation and restore calm, MP Beshir Ibrahim Yahia told the independent Al Ayam daily.
Yahia said only that anonymous groups had staged attacks from three directions, killing or wounding dozens of people before withdrawing from the town after sunset on Saturday, Al Ayam reported.
However, Al Ayam quoted the German-based vice-chairman of the Justice and Equality Movement, Mussa Hassan Jeru, as saying over the telephone that his group launched the attack in retaliation for attacks by pro-government Arab militias.
The Justice and Equality Movement is smaller than the better-known Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM), but is composed of the same ethnic Africans and shares the same goals of obtaining better treatment from the central government.
Jeru charged that the government had ignored his group’s appeals for dialogue.
"We remain committed to dialogue with the government and to a pledge we have made for cessation of hostilities but the government has not moved towards talks while the Janjaweed (Arab militias) continued with their aggression," Jeru said.
Pursuing their own dialogue, the government and the SLM met in Chad early last month to sign a six-week ceasefire, though the SLM has accused the government of violating the truce on several occasions.
Meanwhile, a senior Sudanese government official was Monday cited by SUNA news agency as saying the United Nations has agreed to finance a programme to collect weapons from rebels under the ceasefire deal.
Humanitarian Affairs Minister Ibrahim Mahmud Hamid said this arrangement emerged from a recent visit to Sudan by the UN secretary general’s special envoy for humanitarian affairs Tom Vraaslen.
Under the truce, official Sudanese sources said, the parties agreed to control irregular armed groups and made a commitment to consolidate peace and stability in order to achieve development and prosperity in the area.
The conflict has raged since February in western Sudan’s Darfur states, where the SLM say they are fighting for an end to marginalisation and neglect of the large, impoverished region by central authorities.
An official in western Sudan said the fighting has cost 3,000 lives.
It has also left 400,000 displaced, according to UN estimates.
Hamid described as satisfactory the food situation in Darfur region after the delivery of 980 tonnes from the US government, 15,000 tonnes from the European Union and 2,000 tonnes from the central Sudanese government.
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The Lithuanian court shall order the opening the bankruptcy proceedings in the event it arrives to the conclusion that: (a) the company is insolvent (this means that a company does not pay the debts and the overdue obligations of the company exceed ½ of the value of the property recorded on its balance sheet) or the company is in delay of paying salaries to employees or other contributions pertaining to the employments relations; or (b) the company has publicly declared that it is insolvent and it is not able and not going to meet its obligations. A relevant person shall have the right to apply to the court for opening bankruptcy proceedings if any of the listed circumstances are outstanding:
a company does not pay salaries or the payments related the employment relations;
a company does not pay for goods or services received, or does not repay a credit, or does not meet other financial covenants;
a company does not pay taxes or other mandatorily imposed public financial contributions;
a company has publically announced that it is not going to meet its obligations;
a company does not have any assets or revenue to pay its debts and the bailiff returns enforcement documents to a creditor for this reason.
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As a matter of principle, Lithuania does not recognise the insolvency set-off. After the court's order that opens the insolvency proceedings enters into force, it is prohibited to settle any financial obligations that were not settled before opening of the bankruptcy proceedings, including payment of interest, contractual penalties, taxes, other payments, except for certain tax obligations when such set-off is expressly permitted by applicable tax laws.
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Strictly speaking, the secured creditors do not belong to the bankruptcy ladder of creditors as a matter of the Lithuanian law. They are super-secured creditors and their claims are satisfied of the secured assets having deducted necessary administration costs.
The claims of unsecured creditors are settled in two stages. The first stage involves the satisfaction of creditors' claims without interest and contractual penalties, whilst the second stage covers the auxiliary claims for interest and contractual penalties. The Lithuanian hierarchy of seniority of claims is structured as follows:
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Many jurisdictions permit a counterparty to cancel a contract after the bankruptcy proceedings were opened. It is generally not prohibited to terminate contracts provided such the insolvency is specified as an event of an event of default permitting the immediate termination of the agreement. The bankruptcy administrator may challenge such termination and insist on performance, though this happens rarely in practice. The bankruptcy administrator has a more privileged position to terminate the contracts by reason of insolvency. If during 30 days after the relevant court order opening the insolvency proceedings came into effect, the bankruptcy administrator informs the contract counterparty that the bankrupt company is not going to continue the contract (except for the employment contract and the contract that entitles the bankrupt company to certain rights), such contracts are deemed to be terminated with immediate effect.
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A company facing financial troubles can also be restructured, which permits the repayment of debts and being rescued from insolvency. Like in most of the jurisdiction, the restructuring involves staying of pending claims. The reorganization can be arranged under the following circumstances:
a company has financial difficulties and it is likely that it will have the financial difficulties for the next three (3) months;
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following the previous court's ruling to complete the restructuring less than five (5) years passed.
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it is prohibited for a company to make any payment for the obligations that were not completed until the court order or restructuring came into effect and otherwise recover debts from that company, to establish a mandatory mortgage by legal charge;
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Net Neutrality is almost dead—but there's one last chance to save it
Yesterday, despite months of public campaigning against it, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to dismantle the Net Neutrality r...
Security flaw revealed in major US and UK banking apps—and a VPN
On Monday, security reseachers found major vulnerabilities in the mobile banking apps of several major US and UK banks—and a major VPN app too.
Is Net Neutrality really under fire in Canada too?
Net Neutrality advocates have always said that if Net Neutrality was lost in America, it would soon be lost in the rest of the world too.
Google sued for privacy violation—on behalf of 5 million iPhone users
Tech giant Google is being sued by a group of UK-based privacy advocates calling themselves Google You Owe Us over the alleged misuse of personal d...
Huge Apple bug sends privacy community reeling—but is quickly patched
This week, a major security flaw in the latest version of the Mac OS left Apple scrambling to put together a patch to reinstate the privacy of thei...
The FCC finally unveils plans to rollback Net Neutrality
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unveiled its plans to rollback its own 2015 Net Neutrality rules—a move that has been long ...
How to ensure the greatest privacy and security on iOS 11
Apple have just released another update to iOS 11. This newest version, 11.1.1, mainly fixed an autocorrect malfunction and a Siri error, and the p...
TSA to use facial recognition technology in U.S. airports
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has already deployed facial recognition technology at one TSA checkpoint in the States, at JFK, and th...
Tor vulnerability leaks users' IP addresses
This week, a critical flaw, dubbed TorMoil, was found in the Mac and Linux versions of the Tor anonymity browser.
Wondering why we need Net Neutrality? Look to Portugal
You’re probably sick of hearing about Net Neutrality by now, especially given that every third tech headline seems to be about the fight to save it...
Yesterday, SnapChat added a couple of features to its iOS app and tweaked one or two already-existing ones—including an update to one of its most c...
OnePlus promises to stop collecting so much user data. But can they be trusted?
Apple competitor OnePlus was recently found to be collecting much more identifiable user data than it should have been—and not informing its users ...
What does the WPA2 vulnerability mean for your security?
This week, a new and wide-reaching vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol was found, sending most of the privacy-conscious world into a tailspin.
Is iPad Pro set to gain Face ID?
In September, the tech world lit up with Apple’s announcement of new facial recognition abilities on the new iPhone X.
Facebook privacy case to go to European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice (ECJ), the European Union’s highest court, has been asked to deal with a dispute between Facebook and Austrian privac...
The Battle for the Net hits Washington — Net Neutrality protests TODAY
Here at SurfEasy we’re huge advocates for Net Neutrality, as you’ll know if you’re a regular reader of our blog. We were thrilled to be part of the...
Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer—and why we're thrilled to play again this year
As proud Canadians, there’s nothing we like more than a few games of road hockey. Even better when it’s for a good cause.
Facial recognition on iPhone X—and what it means for your privacy
You’d have to have been living in a cave to miss Apple’s two big announcements last week: the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X.
China, Russia and Egypt—and why we're still fighting for internet freedom
Last week, a leading human rights group in Egypt announced that the government had blocked access to its website, in what it called a “new attack” ...
Instagram alerts verified users of potential data leak
Last week, Instagram sent out alerts to its verified users, informing them that a bug in their software could have allowed people to access their e...
FCC receives 22 million comments on Net Neutrality
When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invited public comments on their proposed rollback of the Obama-era Net Neutrality rules, they kne...
Why all students need a non-campus VPN
Whether you’re just off to college for the first time, or you’re going back for your final year, you’re probably going to need a VPN.
Are there really more than 4000 apps that secretly record audio and steal logs?
Last week, ArsTechnica reported a claim made by security researchers: that a single threat actor has aggressively swamped Android users with 4000 s...
You have TWO more weeks to tell the FCC you support Net Neutrality
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know what our view on Net Neutrality is.
We don’t lie about our servers. Is your VPN misleading you?
Last week, Engadget revealed that several prominent VPN providers are misleading their customers and potentially putting their privacy at risk, usi...
Did your phone come with preloaded spyware?
This week, Amazon suspended sales of Blu devices after cybersecurity experts found that—yet again—the devices came preloaded with spyware that thre...
Apple is removing all VPN apps from the Chinese App Store
In sad news for web users in China, Apple has this week started removing all VPN apps from the Chinese App Store.
Your Privacy Round Up-July
Russia bans VPN services
Last week, the Russian parliament became the latest to ban Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Tor and other proxy services as well as anonymous mobil...
Why we're donating VPN licenses to journalists in distress
Here at SurfEasy HQ, we’re super happy to be partnering with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) to provide 200 VPN licenses to enhance...
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, or if you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you’ll be aware that we’ve been talking a lot about Net Neutra...
Does Facebook really care about your privacy?
This week, a US judge dismissed nationwide litigation accussing Facebook of tracking the online activity of its users even after they had logged ou...
Your Privacy Round Up - June
Could the new Snapchat update breach your child's privacy?
Popular photo messaging app Snapchat has a new feature that has privacy advocates worried.
Are you ready for the Battle for the Net on July 12th?
This year, we’ve been talking a lot about Net Neutrality—and so has everyone else.
Is Uber mishandling your data?
This week, several sources reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an enquiry into ride-hailing app Uber and the company’s pr...
How to get around firewalls with SurfEasy VPN
No one likes firewalls. They’re a pain in the tuchus, and they can stop you from accessing your favourite websites, apps and content when you’re in...
Apple to upgrade privacy on location and photo features in newest iOS
iOS 11 is on its way, and it looks like Apple have listened to the concerns of their users when it comes to protecting their privacy.
70% of smartphone apps share your data with third parties. How can you stop them?
Researchers at The Conversation this week revealed that more than 7 out of 10 smartphone apps are sharing your data with third party tracking compa...
What you need to know about Twitter's new privacy policy
On June 18th 2017, Twitter’s new privacy policy comes into effect. But what’s new about it, and how will it affect you?
How to make the FCC listen to your Net Neutrality comments
Following the announcement of its plans to undo the Net Neutrality rules put in place under President Obama, the Federal Communications Commission ...
UK's National Health Service hit by "ransomware" attack
On Friday, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) was hit by a cyberattack that ground healthcare services across the country to a halt and hit 200...
Do internet-connected toys threaten your child's privacy?
As anyone with young children knows, an increasing number of kids’ toys these days come with internet connectivity built-in.
Seattle enacts new rules to protect online privacy
In the wake of the FCC’s rollback of its broadband privacy rules, Seattle mayor Ed Murray has enacted his own rules to protect the online privacy o...
Why we're giving you 33% off SurfEasy VPN until May 11th
Here at SurfEasy, we love any excuse for a sale.
The FCC announces plans to abandon Net Neutrality rules
Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Ajit Pai announced plans to undo the Net Neutrality rules, brought in under Preside...
Oh, Canada! Our home country votes to uphold Net Neutrality
Some days, you’re just super proud to be Canadian.
EFF survey reveals that ed-tech undermines student online privacy
A report released this week by the Electronic Frontier Foundation on the effects of “educational technology” on the privacy of K-12 students found ...
The people fighting for your online privacy—and how you can help them
Following the repeal of the FCC’s internet privacy laws, it’s easy to feel at a loss when it comes to your online privacy. When the President of th...
Why not all VPNs will protect you from having your data stolen
Now that the FCC’s internet privacy laws are inarguably dead, following President Trump signing the repeal earlier this week, many people are looki...
It's official—the FCC's privacy rules are truly dead.
Late on Monday night, President Trump finally signed congressional legislation to repeal the Federal Communication Commission (FCC)’s internet priv...
Your Privacy Round Up - March
Yesterday, Congress voted to kill the internet privacy protections approved by the FCC in the last days of the Obama administration.
British comms company Three leaks user data—again
The UK-based mobile phone company and internet service provider Three experienced a data breach this week—just months after data from more than 100...
Why you need a VPN now more than ever
The last couple of years have posed some significant challenges to those who want to protect and maintain their online security and privacy.
Net Neutrality under threat: ISP transparency rules suspended by the FCC
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission, the US body that regulates international and interstate online communications, voted to roll back...
The FCC might be about to destroy your online privacy
The body that regulates international and interstate communications, the Federal Communications Commission, is about to halt implementation of a ru...
Your Privacy Round Up: February
Why smartphones are our most valued privacy possession
This week, Creative Strategies released the findings of their most recent study—and reported that the smartphone is our most valued device in terms...
Signal’s new update—and its new security issue
This week, encrypted messaging app Signal launched a new update that introduced video calling for the first time. The beta update also promised bet...
How our no-log policy protects us—and you
Earlier this year, it was revealed that the FBI forced Twitter to share data on its users—without the legal warrant that is usually necessary in th...
Will WhatsApp’s Live Location Tracker pose a privacy threat?
If rumours are to be believed, instant messaging app WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that would allow users to track the location of the...
Safer Internet Day: Our top 5 tips to keep your children safe online
Today is Safer Internet Day—the day when across the globe, we unite to talk about the best ways to promote a better, safer internet for everyone.
Your Privacy Round Up: January
The WhatsApp security flaw—and how to protect yourself
Last week, The Guardian reported that a security vulnerability had been found in popular encrypted messaging app WhatsApp—and that the flaw allowed...
Martin Luther King Jr and how surveillance is used against us
This coming Monday, Jan 16th, marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Censorship and surveillance to become even worse in China
This week, the Chinese government passed a new set of regulations that will make the country’s problems with censorship and surveillance even more ...
France is now collecting and storing the data of 60 million citizens
In all the furore of 2016, and the shocking political movements of the latter half of the year, you might just have missed a particularly Orwellian...
Why you should start protecting your privacy in 2017
2016 was a pretty bruising year for the privacy community.
2016: The Year in Privacy
2016 was a tough year for many reasons–and not just because we lost David Bowie just a few days into the first month.
The FBI is now monitoring Twitter
Ever feel like your tweets give away a little too much about you?
Australian ISPs ordered to block piracy websites
Last week, in a landmark case, the Australian Federal Court in Sydney ruled that internet service providers should “take reasonable steps” to block...
1 billion Yahoo accounts compromised in largest data breach in history
This week, Yahoo announced that over a billion of their users’ accounts had been compromised in what appears to be the largest data breach in histo...
How to ensure security on all your devices—from one place
These days, it can be difficult to track what’s going on on all of your devices.
Human Rights Day and the fight for an open internet
Tomorrow, December 10th, is International Human Rights Day.
In last week’s blog, we wrote about the UK’s terrifying new surveillance law, and how this law undermines online privacy for citizens of the UK (an...
Gooligan malware compromises 1 million Google accounts
This week, researchers at Check Point Software Technologies alerted the world to the existence of malware found in a least 86 Android third-party a...
What the UK’s terrifying new surveillance law means to you
While the rest of the world was looking at the US and the results of the recent election, the UK government quietly passed one of the most extreme ...
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: FIVE new regions on SurfEasy VPN!
You might have noticed that we’ve gone a little crazy with new regions this year. I’d like to say we’re sorry, but we definitely aren’t.
As internet freedom declines, what can you do?
This week, pro-democracy think tank Freedom House released a report stating that in 2016, internet freedom around the world has declined for a sixt...
What a Trump presidency means for your online security and privacy
This week, Donald Trump swept to victory in the US presidential election. The now President-elect will be sworn into office in January 2017.
Why we’re proud to be the top-rated fast VPN service
Here at SurfEasy, we understand how important it is to maintain fast speeds when you’re on the web.
Explaining the latest DNS attack
On October 21st last week, the internet suffered a massive DNS attack. It was touch and go for a few hours, but the web pulled through.
Why you need a VPN as you start college
The list of things that you need when you start college is huge: Bedsheets, a decent frying pan, and enough Advil to get you through four years of ...
How hiding your IP address protects you online
You might be considering investing in a VPN because you’ve heard that they protect your online security and help you to stay anonymous online. If y...
Why you should use a VPN when torrenting
Most of us on the internet these days worry, to some extent, about our online security, and many of us do something to protect it, like using a VPN.
Imagine you’re applying for a job. You write up a good cover letter, polish your resume, check your references are all up to date, then send it off.
Why a VPN is necessary if you work from home
These days, more and more of the global workforce are working from home. Sure, it’s harder to concentrate when your cats / kids / partners are both...
Four essential apps to install on the all-new iOS 10
The long-awaited iOS 10 is finally upon us, and that means that Apple users across the globe are walking into lamp posts and meandering out into tr...
Introducing even more brand new regions to SurfEasy VPN!
That’s right; today, we’re adding FOUR new countries to our regions list.
Together we can help conquer cancer in our lifetime
We know that one day research will beat cancer. We want that day to be within our lifetime.
Why SurfEasy and Opera VPN remain safe and secure
This week, you might have read that Opera servers related to the Opera sync system were breached. Opera quickly addressed this breach and reached o...
VPNs and Gaming: Play Pokemon Go from wherever you are
It’s been the hottest game of the year, and the Pokemon Go phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down.
We’ve all considered it. On those days when the comments section of news websites just get a bit too much to handle, or when those photos from Spri...
iOS 10 and your online security: What's new?
It’s almost time. iOS 10 is due to be released in a matter of days, and the hype around their landmark double-digit software version is pretty huge...
How to get the best of the web while you're at the Olympics in Rio
The entire world has flocked to Rio in the last couple of weeks. The city is heaving, the mood is joyous, and all of us are riding high on a wave o...
How I travelled the world with a VPN
There are some of us who just can’t get used standing still. More and more of us are hitching our backpacks on and taking our laptops and travellin...
For those amongst us who haven’t yet found our perfect partner, online dating can be a lifesaver. After all, if you days are filled up with work, t...
Is hotel or hostel WiFi really secure?
It’s almost impossible to travel without at least one piece of technology, no matter where you’re planning to stay. Whether you’re in a budget host...
Tech for Travel: Which device should you take on your trip?
We all dream of disconnecting, logging off and forgetting our normal worlds when we go travelling, but the fact of the matter is that a little tech...
Introducing ANOTHER new region on SurfEasy VPN! Welcome, Poland!
Introducing 2 new regions on SurfEasy VPN!
Here at SurfEasy, we pride ourselves on communicating with our customers. You ask, and we listen.
Using a VPN to stay connected and unblock content while travelling
It’s vacay season, which means that a lot of us will be escaping our usual haunts and heading for places new and exciting.
Save money on car rentals by using a VPN
We’ve already talked on this blog about the ability to get money off travel tickets by using a VPN – but did you know that you can save money on ca...
Fraud doesn’t always take the form you expect. It’s not all about cloning credit cards or identity theft. Sometimes, it’s a lot simpler than that.
Love them or loathe them, selfies are here to stay. Whether we’re showing off outfits, taking shots in front of famous landmarks or just showing th...
How to protect your online security while travelling
Summer is officially upon us, and that means that a lot of us will be heading for warmer or more exotic locations, looking for adventure and a litt...
How to stay protected while using public wifi
Public wifi gets us all through the day. Whether we’re waiting for a takeaway coffee, killing time at the airport or even travelling on one of thos...
Protecting all your devices with SurfEasy VPN
Here at SurfEasy we know that modern life extends beyond just one device. Sure, we all have computers that pretty much run everything we do, but fo...
How to switch VPN regions for faster internet
No one likes slow internet, just like nobody likes _Die Hard 2 _or that last bit of warm beer on a sunny day. We don’t like it, we don’t want it, a...
How to secure your Gmail account
These days, we all use Gmail. Your mum uses Gmail. Heck, your grandma uses Gmail. Those of us that signed up in our teens might now regret using ou...
How to improve online gaming with a VPN
Online gaming has come a long way in a very short time. It used to be that playing with friends would mean everyone would pile over to someone’s ho...
How to save money on travel tickets with a VPN
So you already know that SurfEasy VPN brings you online security and peace of mind when torrenting—but did you also know that it can help you to sa...
Why we love your feedback – and why we listen
Here at SurfEasy, we absolutely love getting feedback from our customers.
Are your social media profiles as private as they can be?
How to train your grandma to use a VPN
We all know that grandparents, and even parents, can be a bit of a nightmare when they get online.
The fight for the future of encryption
2016 has, so far, been a year of marked tension between the technology industry and the law enforcement community.
SurfEasy now supports torrent protection!
We’re thrilled to announce that SurfEasy VPN now supports torrent protection!
Why is it important to protect your IP address?
One of the many benefits of using a VPN provider is that it hides your IP address – and, in the case of VPNs with multiple regions to choose from, ...
You might have heard the term VPN in the media, or on privacy blogs, or even at work. The whole internet seems to be swarming with discussion about...
How to use a VPN to get around social media blocks
We use social media for many different reasons. Most of us use it to connect with friends and family, but even if we don’t know it, we also use it ...
Why In-Flight Wi-Fi Isn't as Secure as You Think
How to Make Yourself Anonymous Online
It seems these days that every time you open a newspaper (or, more likely, every time you click onto an article) there’s a new and shocking revelat...
How to Change my IP Address in 2 Simple Steps
Your IP address is a unique number that can tell websites (and anyone else who might be looking) a lot about you. It can be used to track you onlin...
Bypass your school's firewall with SurfEasy VPN
If you’ve ever tried to access Facebook or Snapchat in class only to be blocked by your school’s Wi-Fi firewall, you’ll know how annoying internet ...
SurfEasy VPN security on your mobile device
When we think about internet security, we don’t often think about that little web portal that we carry around with us everywhere we go. When we thi...
How SurfEasy VPN helps you unblock websites and apps
In the last year or so, we’ve seen a number of bans on particular websites and apps in various countries around the world. Some of these bans have ...
SurfEasy Browser Extensions: Security and privacy right in your browser
2015 was a huge year for SurfEasy. We gained more users, pushed more updates and released new products than ever before.
Why Tim Cook is standing up for encryption
This week, Tim Cook called on President Obama to stop being “wishy-washy” on encryption, defending the use of unbreakable encryption to protect the...
How the censorship of social media affects you, and why we're fighting against it.
When you talk about censorship, what are you usually thinking of? Do you think of the banning of anti-government artists like Ai WeiWei, or online ...
SurfEasy awarded Top Developer badge on the Google Play Store!
This week, we were thrilled to be awarded the Top Developer badge on the Google Play Store!
How to protect your privacy online with SurfEasy's Mac VPN
Apple have turned computing into a joyous experience these days. You only have to look at how enraptured people are during any Apple Event to see t...
Why "incognito mode" won't keep you safe online
Many browsers these days have an Incognito mode; a browsing mode that purports to keep users hidden whilst they’re online. You can usually turn it ...
SurfEasy VPN for Chrome Available Now!
Last week you might have read our blog announcing the first of our new Browser Extensions, which was for users of the Opera browser.
Introducing Browser Extensions: SurfEasy VPN for Opera
Introducing Ad Blocker by SurfEasy
Here at SurfEasy, we’re always working on new ways for you to protect your privacy and enhance your online experience. We listen to you and we resp...
Why you need SurfEasy VPN for Android
Here at SurfEasy, we love Android. We love the slick design, the great usability and the simple but effective way it works. And we know that Androi...
Why SurfEasy VPN is a no-log network
Here at SurfEasy, we’re big believers in accountability – especially when it comes to VPN providers.
SurfEasy VPN now supports iOS9!
We were as excited as anyone else to hear Apple announce the forthcoming iOS9 at their last Apple Event. In fact, we were so excited that we starte...
Why you need Ad Tracker Blocking
There’s nothing more annoying than when an overzealous sales assistant follows you around a store, watching what you put into your basket and makin...
Introducing our new VPN feature: SurfEasy Wi-Fi Security on Android!
Here at SurfEasy, we’re always striving to improve the service that we offer to our customers. We listen to your feedback and we read your...
What's wrong with a free VPN?
There are a lot of VPNs out there these days. Some providers are well known, some less so, and whilst some VPNs are paid for, an increasing amount ...
Why different regions matter when choosing a VPN
When it comes to choosing a VPN, there are a number of things you need to consider. As we discussed on our blog post last week, the primary concern...
Why You Should Know Who Your VPN Provider Really Is
The Redditors amongst you might have noticed the SurfEasy name last week crop up last week, when SurfEasy CEO and founder Chris got involved in a t...
The UN states that encryption and anonymity are basic human rights
Last week, a United Nations report finally said what many of us have been thinking for a long time: that the ability to stay anonymous online, and ...
US surveillance powers expire as the Senate fails to reach a deal on the Patriot Act
This weekend, three controversial parts of the Patriot Act expired as Rand Paul mounted a successful attack on extensions to the bill.
An employee's right to privacy – does it still exist?
Two weeks ago, a story came to light that threw the question of employee privacy into the news.
New SurfEasy servers launched in Norway!
This week here at SurfEasy we’re thrilled to announce the launch of brand new servers in Norway.
Canada's new anti-terror law – and what it means for privacy
Last week, a new anti-terror bill passed through Canada’s House of Commons despite widespread criticism of the bill and even protests across the co...
Why the NSA-proof messenger app is no more
Privacy advocates who’ve been waiting patiently for news of Hemlis, the NSA-proof messenger app from former Pirate Bay spokesman Peter Sunde, will ...
Why Twitter has moved its non-US accounts away from the US and the NSA
Last week, Twitter updated its privacy policy.
How Brazil is taking the internet into its own hands
There’s a huge new communications project taking place right now – and the US isn’t involved.
CISPA’s successor and why you should be worried about it
As you might have seen in last week’s This Week in Privacy newsletter, there’s a whole new CISPA making its way – terrifyingly quickly – through th...
Florida attempts to outlaw anonymous websites
This week, Florida state legislature is considering one of the most dangerous bills we’ve seen this year; a bill that would make it illegal to run ...
Barbie, the Internet of Things and what they mean for your privacy
Barbie and the Internet of Things might not, at first, seem to have that much in common, but one news story brought them together in a whole new wa...
Are Google changing their position on privacy?
Google’s original motto, “Don’t be evil”, hasn’t exactly seemed to be at the forefront of their minds the past few years. After privacy concerns we...
Is privacy really dead?
This month, Wired.com published an article instructing us all to “say goodbye to privacy“.
Is the first of Obama's Big Data Privacy bills about to make it through Congress?
In a rare piece of good news in the privacy world, last week it became apparent that President Obama is receiving bipartisan support for his first ...
Humans 3.0 and the Future of Privacy
This week at SurfEasy HQ, we’ve been pouring over Humans 3.0: The Upgrading of the Species , the new book from Peter Nowak. It’s a fascinating tome...
Our Values: Privacy is a Human Right
The last year has been a particularly difficult one for those of us that value our privacy. It has seemed that almost every day, news broke of spyi...
Why your browser's privacy mode won't keep you safe
Whether you’re buying a present for a partner, booking a holiday away, or simply looking at things you don’t want others to know that you’ve been l...
How to protect your search history with a VPN
It’s not something that we often consider, but our online search history says a lot about us. Whether you use Google, Bing or another major search ...
A Year in Privacy: How did we do in 2014?
On Christmas Eve, the Electronic Frontier Foundation released their report on the world of web encryption in 2014.
3 reasons to invest in your privacy in 2015
As this eventful year winds to a close, no doubt many of us are looking past the endless tinsel and the half-full glasses of festive sherry towards...
Web Index shows internet surveillance is on the rise
This week, the World Wide Web Foundation released its annual Web Index, a report on how the world is using the internet to progress socially, econo...
Why the Facebook privacy notice is useless, and how to really protect your privacy online
It seems that internet users are increasingly worried about their privacy these days – and they’ve been given a lot of reason to be concerned. With...
SurfEasy VPN can protect you from the UK's invasive security bill
This week, UK Home Secretary Theresa May unveiled plans for a new anti-terrorism and security bill that could force internet service providers (ISP...
SurfEasy Black Friday deals coming with BestVPN
It’s the biggest day in the consumer’s calendar; the day that most companies prepare for all year. Next week, it’s Black Friday: the deal-seeker’s ...
Have you lost control of your data and your online security?
This week, the Pew Internet Research Project revealed that 91% of adult respondents in their privacy study felt that consumers have lost control of...
SurfEasy VPN can protect you against Verizon and its creepy supercookies
This week, the Electronic Frontier Foundation stated that VPNs can help internet users to protect themselves from target advertising and tracking a...
Privacy by Design: SurfEasy partners with BitPay to accept bitcoin
We are thrilled to announce that SurfEasy is teaming up with the largest global bitcoin payment service provider, BitPay, so that SurfEasy customer...
The POODLE SSL vulnerability and SurfEasy VPN
This week, the existence of a major vulnerability in the SSLv3 protocol was announced by Google.
Why new social media site Ello isn’t as private as you think
You might have already seen the little smiley-face logo appearing on the Facebook and Google+ pages of your friends, announcing that they’ve joined...
Windows 10: How secure will it be?
Microsoft’s latest big reveal has been Windows 10, the newest version of their OS which will be rolled out for all devices; phones, laptops, home P...
Why Apple and Google are finally getting on board with encryption
Both Apple and Google, two giants in the cellphone industry with less-than-spotless track records when it comes to data protection, have announced ...
3.7 million comments flooded the FCC – but will Net Neutrality survive?
When the FCC opened the floor to comments from the public on the issue of Net Neutrality, they probably didn’t bank on such a great response.
Will the new Apple Watch be secure, or are we simply giving away more of our information?
If you weren’t one of the (approximately) one billion people watching the Apple Event this week, you might not be aware that the company launched t...
What can the celebrity iCloud hack teach us about online security?
Last week the internet lit up with the news (and views) of private images stolen from over 100 mostly female celebrities, including nude pictures o...
Are there pro-privacy spies inside the NSA?
Last week a Tor developer claimed that NSA and GCHQ agents have been undermining their respective agencies by helping Tor researchers.
Hacking, Phishing, or Keyloggers: What’s the Difference?
The number of security breaches in what are thought to be secure systems is increasing as time goes by, and for one simple reason: people don’t kno...
Is Your Password as Secure as You Think it is?
You’ve seen it a dozen times before: you attempt to create a password, but the site requires it to be complicated. More than 8 characters, a capita...
How do I stop Facebook selling my browser data?
Last week, Facebook announced the launch of a new advertising strategy that will involve the reading of your browser history.
How to Stay Safe and Secure on Your World Cup Travels
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last few months, you’ll be well aware that the World Cup is already well underway in Brazil, with socce...
How to Save Net Neutrality
If you’re a regular reader of the SurfEasy blog, or indeed a regular viewer of the Last Week Tonight show with John Oliver, you’ll have seen that l...
How to set up a VPN on a Mac
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is one of the most effective tools that you can have in your personal security arsenal.
What happens if someone steals my data online?
Here at SurfEasy we talk a lot about the need to keep your personal information safe and secure online. Our Private Browser and VPN are built to ke...
How will the internet change if Net Neutrality is abolished?
Last week, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) approved a plan to strike down Net Neutrality and consider a proposal of paid priority on th...
How do I secure my laptop?
Many of us live off our laptops these days. Whether we work from them, travel with them or simply use them for our social browsing, we have dozens ...
4 privacy-protecting search engine alternatives
This week, Google overtook Apple to become the world’s most valuable brand. This is no coincidence; Google have been engaged in a direct objective ...
3 Ways to See How Much You’re Really Sharing Online
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HomeDele Awoonor-GordonThe tragic emasculation of serious national discourse
The tragic emasculation of serious national discourse
December 3, 2013 Abdul Rashid Thomas Dele Awoonor-Gordon Comments Off on The tragic emasculation of serious national discourse
Raymond Dele Awoonor-Gordon
The Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 December 2013
As the year draws to a close, what comes to me, like the beams from a lighthouse in a dark and merciless sea, is that the house of cards that we in Sierra Leone are building, needs an island of reason in our ocean of irrationality in what is obviously a very deficient system.
While I appreciate whatever efforts the current administration might be making, it is incumbent on people who believe things can be better, as well as those within the realm of governance who sit at the apex of a system that impacts on all of us, to look beyond the hysteria that often surrounds any call for introspection.
Amidst social stagnation and the carcasses of lost opportunities, which epitomise the level of our depravity, it is very obvious that if there is indeed a national aspiration to which we are all committed, then we cannot let the politics of Sierra Leone be dominated by the politics and priorities of a few, as is the case now.
One of the fundamental truths of modern life is that even though the whole essence of democracy, vests power in the people, most of the decisions that affect us are taken by people over whom we have not the faintest control.
But at a time when the words of politicians have become increasingly wooly and meaningless; at a time when our political bosses are all at sea in an ocean of self-regard and the press is widely distrusted; at a time when the kamikaze opposition SLPP has lost its way, there is indeed a compelling need for genuine debate, discussion and even arguments.
For it to be effective, we must also ensure that such national discourse is generally devoid of archaic tribal garbs, empty emblems and superficial symbols of the political colorations of a fragmented society.
But judging from events since the countdown to the last general elections, rather than the challenges of improving educational and health standards, tackling the high level of poverty and unemployment; as well as the rot embedded deep in our society and future political goals, being the core business for our nation, sadly, it is the messianic belief of individuals and their grand delusions that continue to make the headlines.
This is why six years down the line, the restoration of electricity (as opposed to the myth that the government brought light to the country) is still the first thing reeled off by those with vain personality disorder, when we are assessing our growth.
We are told that there will be improvement in economic prosperity in excess of the huge development and investments from all those swarming over the nation’s landscape; yet inflation is marching on like an out-of-control robot and the prevailing view, unspoken by those wheeling and dealing around us, is that of a basket-case country in need of salvation.
Our society is on the cusp of el-dorado they tell us; yet, the promise of a change rings hollow, when the nation’s Satan – corruption, is a member of the ruling executive and foreign investment has enabled politicians to enrich a small circle of their supporters, while you can hardly point to a single factory; and unemployment remains a scourge.
The People of Sahn Malen in Pujehun District, are said to be resisting foreign land grabbers who have forcefully taken thousands of acres of land from ordinary people to grow Palm oil for bio-fuel.
Six of their leaders are falsely charged with destroying plantation and inciting violence; but of course, that is an elephant in the room that must not be talked about.
State institutions are being weakened by political forces anxious to protect individuals from legitimate scrutiny; yet every issue and every political disagreement continues to take on a particularly shrill tone.
The last fifteen months, we have spoken about President Koroma being called names, yet despite the fact that the national WASCE and BECE results are almost worse than before, a generation of kids were forced to miss a year out, we deliberately find it convenient not to take the mirror to the Gbamanja report, the consequence of its implementation and the disaster that is our educational sector.
We have spoken about the new airport, but not why your whole day is ruined if you have to travel out of the country; or the reason why even the law courts and state house environs in the heart of our capital, don’t have constant running water.
On our radar are reports of all the goodies that the government has provided; but not why, God help you, if there is a fire, you are doomed as there are virtually no vehicles nor trained personnel to combat the increasing number of infernos that are also linked to the state of our nation.
Recently ‘the first family’ went away (probably at our expense) for medical checkup (the first lady as at the time of this piece is still out there by the way), but the issue of the state of our health system is not one that is worthy of debate because the plebs should be grateful for the free donor-driven tokens that have been introduced
The opposition presidential flag bearer’s culpability in a two-decade old issue and his ‘amorous life’ for which he is expected to apologise to the nation, becomes a national talking point; yet those who are blatantly stealing us blind; or the church rats who have suddenly become fabulously wealthy, remain untouchables and their acts of omission and commission are taboo subjects.
Election are not for another four years, but yet prospective candidates and new political cliques are working on isolating rivals within and outside the two major parties, while making sure that we help them in clipping the wings of other probable hawks.
Koroma versus Sumana? How about that for a sumptuous lunch instead of collapsing infrastructures or high cost of living. Or wouldn’t you prefer a ping-pong blame-game of media versus politicians to a dance-of-independence by the legislature and the judiciary
Since his assumption of office, President Koroma has consistently insisted that making Sierra Leone a fairer place is a priority of his party; however, the teeming masses waiting for manna from heaven before they can eat is nothing to do with government’s agenda or the painful non-recognition of their plight.
Following the cardinal sin of breaking away from the bogus myth of its freedom, hot air is now blowing all over the groveling media in the land and unnecessary energy expended on the future of press regulation as acolytes and sycophants, through a sleight of hand and spin, engage in the cynical process of ensuring that style over substance overcomes integrity.
Sometimes I wonder if those who embark on this are not just silly people who need attention like the rest of us need air.
Of course our country is the poorer for the fact that we are now governed by winners of beauty contest, rather than people of principles, while folks of integrity and ability are scared away by the image of the political power brigade.
This is not only tragic. The fact that we are turning into a soap opera, the opportunity to learn valuable lessons about the competing and sometimes chaotic economic and socio-political forces at play in our governance, makes it more agonising, massively regressive and has a worrying air of accomplished dishonesty and national complicity.
If this is the best we can come up with after six years of the agenda for change, I’m afraid it highlights society’s political constipation and the ineptitude of government policies.
Indeed the most fascinating thing is seeing the identities of those who exercise power and their relationship with the people at the bottom of the hierarchical pyramids.
Did I hear you say power to the people? Don’t make me laugh. Anyway, where lies justice when you want it?
So as we thrash around in search of socio-economic and political growth, we are losing out because of the unwillingness across the political spectrum to acknowledge that for progress to occur, people of good conscience must move beyond perpetuating the status quo.
They must fight for an institutionalized channel of freedom to enable the country to be able to set out a credible alternative to government programmes and direction, through a rigorous national discourse
Those who in their heart of hearts know the sheer lunacy and implications of leaving the government to its own device and to let it continue with its antics should not remain deafeningly silent, for fear of losing whatever clout or riches they need to protect. The bell tolls for all of us.
Even the most optimistic person could not claim that the state of our country right now inspire absolute confidence. This is not a criticism of the government, but a reality of where exactly we stand.
The government needs, if not a soul, then a moral purpose to better the lives of the people it represents and that purpose still burns deeply and brightly
It’s a shame that President Koroma and his administration are so blinded by the lust for a prosperity revolution that they can’t discern and appreciate the sublime brilliance of adding the intelligence and imagination of a truly national perspective to the formulation of an enduring legacy.
To me, the painful thing is that all our costly distractions now appear to form a more cohesive national focus; masking and distracting from rational complaints with the way the country is being run and the fact that we seem to live in a world where all sense of morality has given way to the search for power, wealth and influence
A few lone voices should not be the only ones heard (if they are heard at all) in the debate to ensure that our society is not perpetuated by ignorance of the real pressures faced by the generality of the people, and the maze to which we are driving into.
On a second thought, perhaps it is not such a terrible thing after all, that our society has found itself a confident, slightly imperious new voice in the civil organisation and a segment of the local media; who are beginning to see in the present national realities a perceived leadership lethargy verging on weakness, as well as the fact that talk is not only cheap, but often, as the standard wisdom runs, the great talker is after all, never a great doer.
As usual, some may see this as only images in the wild imagination of the writer or even of his ignorance. I agree. Because, the reality is even more complex, and the systems to adjudge the true state of affairs are not only fallible but have been completely manipulated.
But all I am saying is that we need a new clean generation, untouched by the current corrupt dealings, which characterise our society and politics. And we need to talk about it collectively.
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Thai Food and Culture
Exploring Thai Food
Thai Cooking Basics
By Darlene Schmidt
Typical meal in Bangkok, Thailand. Enzo/AGE Fotostock/Getty Images
In Thailand, food forms a central part of any social occasions—and vice versa. That is, food often becomes the social occasion in itself or reason to celebrate. This is partly due to the friendly, social nature of Thai people, but also because of the way in which food is ordered and eaten in Thailand.
Don't Enrage the Thai God of Rice
After the meal is over, there is no such thing as dispensing with leftovers. Throwing food away enrages the Thai “god of rice”, a female deity who watches over the people, ensuring everyone has enough to eat. Bad luck or even widespread famine may then ensue.
A typical Thai meal includes four main seasonings: salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. Indeed, most Thai dishes are not considered satisfying unless they combine all four tastes. When eating out, a group of Thai diners would order a variety of meat and/or fish dishes, plus vegetables, a noodle dish, and possibly soup. Dessert may consist simply of fresh fruit, such as pineapple, or something more exotic, such as colorful rice cakes, depending on the region.
Thais Are Renowned Snackers
Aside from meals, Thais are renowned “snackers”. It is easy to pick up a quick but delicious snack for mere pennies along the roadside or at marketplaces in Thailand. Popular snacks consist of spring rolls, chicken or beef satay, raw vegetables with a spicy dip, soups, salads, and sweets.
The formal presentation of food is another important aspect of Thai culture. Developed primarily in the palace to please the King of Siam, Thai food presentation is among the most exquisite in the world. Serving platters are decorated with all variety of carved vegetables and fruits into flowers and other pieces of beauty. Palace-style stir-fries include elegantly carved vegetables within the dish itself. For such artwork, Thai chefs use a simple paring knife and ice water.
Thai Cutlery & Eating Style
Although the Chinese brought chopsticks to Thailand long ago, most Thais prefer to use Western cutlery, though in their own special way. Thai cutlery generally consists of a fork and large spoon. The spoon is held in the right hand and used in place of a knife.
When eating, Thais do not combine various foods on their plates, but rather, they sample one dish at a time, always eaten with a mound of Thai fragrant rice on the side. Bowls are used mainly for soup, not in place of a plate (as in China).
Historical Background & Types of Dishes
The tastes of modern-day Thailand boast an ancient history. As early as the thirteenth century, the Thai people had established what might be considered the heart of Siamese cuisine as we know it today: various types of meat and seafood combined with local vegetables, herbs, and spices such as garlic and pepper, and served with rice. Later, the Chinese brought noodles to Thailand, as well as the introduction of the most important Thai cooking tool: the steel wok.
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The modest bicycle is one of humanity’s greatest emancipators
By Gideon FormanOpinion
Sun., Jan. 6, 2019timer2 min. read
I was recently reading Eric Hobsbawm’s The Age of Empire, an idiosyncratic history of the 40 years leading up to the First World War. In writing about the late 19th and early 20th century’s “technological revolution,” he lists major breakthroughs such as the telephone, phonograph and airplane.
He then adds, “Nor should we forget that most beneficent of all the period’s machines, whose contribution to human emancipation was immediately recognized, namely the modest bicycle.”
I'd argue these benefits of the two-wheeler continue to this day.
Its modesty means it’s a forgiving technology. If we build a network of separated cycle tracks then discover we’ve put them in the wrong place, we can, with relative ease, relocate them. We can paint over the road markings and move the barriers to another street. If as a society we someday decide we don’t want to ride bikes anymore, we can retire them, without a legacy of lethal pollution.
This contrasts sharply with unforgiving technologies such as gas-powered automobiles and nuclear reactors. Once we embrace the latter, once we go down the path they set for us, it’s difficult to turn back. If we gave up cars tomorrow, much of their harm would remain. We can’t easily remove their contribution to climate change nor turn back to agriculture or forest the lands made into parking lots.
In the past, humanity hailed technologies that were grand, spectacular. Think of the space program. Today, we need things like vinegar, baking soda and pedal power.
Cycling emancipates us in a variety of ways.
It takes us outdoors and releases us from screens and chairs. It relieves us of automobiles’ life-burdening complexity, responsibility and expense. Sitting in a car stalled in traffic, surrounded by rising exhaust fumes, we feel complicit in the planet’s warming and desecration. The bicycle helps free us from that nefarious project.
In days past, it liberated us with respect to time. It offered a vast increase over the speed attained by walking. It does that still. But in the 21st century it also liberates us with respect to space. The bicycle’s small size, relative to the car, makes it ideal in densely populated cities where room is at a premium.
The bike might also liberate local politics. By offering an issue all councillors can embrace, cycling infrastructure could help dissolve hyperpartisanship.
Right-wingers could endorse its contribution to energy independence — freedom from fuel imports — and laud its cost-effectiveness.
The left might cite its contribution to air quality and climate change mitigation and its provision of mobility for low-income residents. All could agree that, by offering an alternative to the private vehicle, it fights congestion.
In the last century, bicycles emancipated us from the limitations of our feet. Today, they provide freedom on a greater scale. They help liberate us from the fossil-fuel system which — in its incessant drive to find, extract, refine and transport oil — enslaves the Earth.
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Gideon Forman is a transportation policy analyst at the David Suzuki Foundation.
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Crypto Tycoon Explains Why He Paid $4.6 Million for Lunch With Warren Buffett
Cryptocurrency advocate and Tron founder Justin Sun says his eye-popping bid was about much more than just getting investing advice from one of the world's richest men.
Jordan French
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies have become increasingly hard to ignore. Case in point: It will be front-and-center at the upcoming lunch between legendary investor Warren Buffett and blockchain company founder, Justin Sun, for which Sun paid a record $4.6 million this year.
Each year, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) - Get Report chief Buffett auctions off a lunch with himself in an event that garners nearly as much attention as his company's annual shareholder meeting. Proceeds from the lunch go to support the Glide Foundation, which helps the homeless population in San Francisco. The $4.6 million paid by the 29-year-old Sun this year surpassed last year's record of $3.3 million bid by an anonymous winner (the first lunch with Buffett in 2000 went for a mere $25,000).
Sun, who founded the roughly$2 billion market cap cryptocurrency Tron and whom we profiled earlier this year, and Buffett couldn't have more different views on crypto. As recently as this year's Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, Buffett likened flagship cryptocurrency, bitcoin, to a seashell that "just sits there" and in the past Buffett has likened it to "rat poison squared."
In an interview with TheStreet, Justin Sun explained that he'll make his case for cryptocurrencies to Buffett at the lunch, whose date is as yet unscheduled.
TheStreet: Why meet with Buffett at all, given his skepticism towards cryptocurrency?
Justin Sun: I see this as a unique opportunity to help give not just Buffett but the world a better understanding of the potential for cryptocurrency and blockchain. The industry is relatively young, so it's pretty likely Buffett will not have had as much exposure to it as he has for, say, food and beverage.
TS: What role could Buffett play in cryptocurrency investment or adoption?
JS: He could play any role he wants, really. He could invest or endorse investment in the industry. He could be neutral about the industry or he could continue to be negative on it. I firmly believe that over time, when the use cases are there and as the industry matures, he will be more positive about blockchain.
TS: Facebook (FB) - Get Report , Apple (AAPL) - Get Report and JP Morgan (JPM) - Get Report , among others, seem to have turned the corner on their view of cryptocurrencies. Do you foresee Buffett making that turn, too?
JS: I think many companies have always seen the utility in blockchain. That's the big difference -- they see it in blockchain. They, and we in the industry, have also seen the scam side with cryptocurrency. There's that fear still today even with people in the community.
TS: What nugget about blockchain do you think Buffett is missing that you think might convert him?
JS: There's really no nugget. Like many new technologies, blockchain is about taking a leap of faith that what you're using it for will be successful. Once you get past that hurdle, you have to settle down to do the real work.
TS: How do you think an investor such as Buffett should value cryptocurrencies?
JS: It's probably more a question for Buffett. I personally would value it like all my other investments. Clearly, he has said he doesn't see how it fits right now into his long-term value investment strategy. But the more input you get to make informed investment decisions, the better the outcome.
TS: If there is one thing you'd want Buffett to ask you, what would that question be?
JS: Why [do you believe in] BitTorrent and TRON? I think BitTorrent with its 100 million active users is a major use case for blockchain. That question gives us the opportunity to really talk about blockchain initiatives instead of crypto scams.
TS: Who are you planning to bring with you to the lunch?
JS: We'll be announcing more on that in coming weeks. I mentioned that we want to bring other leaders in the blockchain community, but we'll also be looking at people who are big blockchain supporters and asking our community who they think we should invite.
TS: Why did you think that lunch with one person was worth $4.6 million?
JS: To be clear, the $4.57 million goes 100% to benefit the GLIDE Foundation, which is a San Francisco-based charity that helps the homeless and needy. As you might know, I'm a big voice for using some of the money I earn from crypto to give back to the needy around the world. I've worked with Binance Charity and given money for ALS. And I encourage others in the blockchain community to give to charity too.
Of course, we got a great benefit in giving this time by having lunch with Buffett, who sponsors the charity auction. So that's two big benefits for the price of one: we help the homeless and we help the blockchain community.
TS: How high were you willing to go?
JS: Let's just say it was a little nerve-wracking. I saw early on that the auction was entering record territory. And when I started bidding, previous bidders clearly wanted to win, too. It's an in-the-moment thing, so you don't know how high you'll go until the bidding ends.
TS: How did you raise the money for it -- or did you just sell some of you crypto?
JS: It's my personal money.
TS: I know from our last dinner together that you like steak. What are you planning to order at Smith & Wollensky?
JS: We actually haven't committed to having the lunch at Smith & Wollensky. The winner gets to pick the place and location in coordination with Mr. Buffett, so stay tuned there.
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St. Clair hopes to bounce back after tough season
St. Clair hopes to bounce back after tough season St. Clair hopes to bounce back after tough season Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://bwne.ws/1Fi0yUm
Joseph Hayes, Times Herald Published 6:48 p.m. ET Sept. 1, 2015 | Updated 6:53 p.m. ET Sept. 1, 2015
Marine City's Nic Flasher hits the ball to St. Clair's Seth Pinnoo during their tennis match at the Blue Water Tennis Invitational at St. Clair High School.(Photo: MARK R. RUMMEL / TIMES HERALD)Buy Photo
Playing in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division isn’t for the feint of heart.
Last year, St. Clair rejoined the fray after a short hiatus and was instantly reminded just how humbling it can be playing in the top division of the MAC.
“Our goal is to be competitive in the Red,” St. Clair coach Dave Clutts said. “Last year, we weren’t competitive. Hopefully that will light a fire under the boys. If we can be competitive in the Red, we can be competitive at states.”
In order to bounce back from last season’s subpar 0-4 record, the Saints will have to battle with the likes of Port Huron Northern, Grosse Pointe South and Grosse Pointe North. The Saints return every player from last year. Having that experience could be its best advantage to break through to the top of the division.
“I think we should do better this year in a lot of areas,” St. Clair No. 1 singles player Seth Pinnoo said. “It helps that we have a lot of guys coming back.
“I think we will do better this year against Northern. Hopefully some of us can get a few wins in.”
St. Clair's Seth Pinnoo back hands the ball back to Marine City's Nic Flasher during their tennis match at the Blue Water Tennis Invitational at St. Clair High School. (Photo: MARK R. RUMMEL / TIMES HERALD)
Northern, meanwhile, is also reloading. Coach Char Sweeney has returned to the program with an experienced group of eight returners.
“The MAC Red is usually very strong,” Sweeney said. “This year will be no different. But with Franklin (Brozovich) and Chris (Adams) as our No. 1 and No. 2 singles players, we have a very big advantage.
“With eight returning players, we have a lot of experience and the league should be very competitive.”
In the MAC Gold, Marine City hopes to take a step forward and in the Blue Division, Port Huron High expects to compete for the title.
“I believe we could have a breakout season,” Port Huron coach Paul Harris said. “I finally have tennis players that have actually had lessons. It’s my first time in five years that they have actually had lessons.
“The key for us will be getting points in our doubles.”
Port Huron's Cameron Lee returns a serve from Marysville's Brenden Campbell during their tennis match at the Blue Water Tennis Invitational at St. Clair High School. (Photo: MARK R. RUMMEL / TIMES HERALD)
Contact Joseph Hayes at (810) 989-6268 or at jahayes@gannett.com. Follow him on twitter @jhayes1136.
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The 5 Bands to See at AURA Music Festival 2015
By: Thandiwe Ogbonna
AURA Music and Arts Festival kicks off today, and that means it’s time to get excited for another weekend of great music at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. The AURA crew has put together a stellar lineup for us this year, on the slightly later dates of March 6-8, 2015. Here’s some background on a few names I consider must-sees if you want to maximize your time spent at my favorite outdoor venue in Florida.
Break Science Live Band (Sunday, 7:30 pm, Amphitheater Stage)
Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee never fail to impress crowds with their in-your-face, break-nasty style of electronic music, aptly named Break Science. Don’t get me wrong, these guys are dynamic; on their last visit to Suwannee Music Park, they shared the stage with Talib Kweli and Niko Is for an old-school hip-hop groove.
This time, the Brooklyn-based duo will be joined by a few of Deitch’s Lettuce bandmates — Jesus Coomes (bass), Adam Smirnoff (guitar), Ryan Zoidis (saxophone), and Eric “Benny” Bloom (trumpet) — for the debut performance of the Break Science Live Band. If you know Lettuce, you know this is going to be good. If you don’t, just trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
Dopapod (Thursday, 11:45 pm, Amphitheater Stage; Friday, 10:30 pm, Porch Stage)
You’ll definitely want to stop in and hear how this band has progressed since its first appearance at AURA in 2012. With the new album, Never Odd or Even, receiving rave reviews from writers all over the country (including our own Sterling Martin), Dopapod is stepping away from the pack and dialing in on an impressive and imaginative style of futuristic rock.
Eli Winderman holds it down on keys, with a rig that includes a synth, organ, and clavinet. Rob Compa shreds on guitar, with a voice that will make you feel like you’ve teleported to some distant part of the universe. Chuck Jones lays down a slick bassline, and Scotty Zwang drives it all home on drums. Together, these four are blazing new trails and redefining what “jam band” can mean. Get ready to get a little weird.
The Disco Biscuits (Saturday, 10:30 pm & 12:15 am, Amphitheater Stage)
Though various members of The Disco Biscuits have performed at AURA with side projects — Allen Aucoin (drums) with Dr. Fameus, Aron Magner (keys, vocals) and Marc Brownstein (bass, vocals) with Conspirator — the band has not been seen on the lineup before this year. The aforementioned three, along with Jon Gutwillig (guitar, vocals), will be headlining with two sets and delighting fans with spirited jams and mesmerizing light shows for close to three hours on Saturday night.
Turbo Suit (Friday, 9:30 pm, Music Hall Stage)
Turbo Suit dropped their new album this week, following a name change from Cosby Sweater earlier this year. According to band members David Embry (production, vocals), Nicholas Gerlach (saxophone, electric wind instrument, keys), and Jeff Peterson (drums), the change represents a move toward a fresher sound for the funktronica trio.
Out Here features several guests from other bands, including Andy Farag and Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee, and Joe Hettinga and Marcus Rezak of Digital Tape Machine, two bands that Turbo Suit has shared the stage with in the past. Single “Coogi Wolf” sounds like a cross between the styles of Big G and EOTO. Be prepared for an all out dance party.
The Main Squeeze (Saturday, 6 pm, Porch Stage; Sunday, 4:30 pm, Amphitheater Stage)
Back for a second AURA appearance, The Main Squeeze will be serving up some more of its “freshly squozen” post funk at Suwannee Music Park. This year, the band will also do a tribute to Michael Jackson, certain to be a “thriller” considering the powerhouse vocals from Corey Frye and talented playing from Ben "Smiley" Silverstein (keys), Max Newman (guitar), Jeremiah Hunt (bass), and Reuben Gingrich (drums).
AURA 2015 has a full three days (plus a Thursday night pre-party) packed with performances by incredible musicians ready to share their crafts with enthusiastic music lovers. Consider these five acts when constructing your personal schedule for the weekend, and share any bands you think are must-sees in the comments.
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Smarter Marketing: What We Can Learn With Machine Learning
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Machine learning is the new buzzword, and for good reason. It is a game-changing technology that is being used for a wide range of applications spanning from a system that helps radiologists more accurately diagnose breast cancer to an anomaly detector that automates food safety and purity checks with almost 100% accuracy in Japan. However, as marketers, we are still trying to figure out how we can maximize machine learning’s potential to make us smarter and more effective in engaging with our customers.
So, what exactly is machine learning? Computers have traditionally relied on strict rules to process input signals and produce a result. For example, a spam filter might be coded to mark any email that contains an exclamation point in the subject line and the words “huge discount” as spam. However, spam does not always contain these things, and some legitimate emails might have these characteristics, meaning more rules would have to be manually coded to handle exceptions.
With machine learning, a system is fed examples to detect patterns and correlations, allowing it to iteratively learn and more accurately predict outcomes. As humans, we learn in a similar way. Take, for example, a two-year-old learning to tell the difference between a dog, a cat, and a bear. All three have fur and four legs, but over time, with successive examples, the child begins to notice unique identifying traits to distinguish between them (such as the fact that the first two could make great pets, while the last probably would not).
As you consider opportunities to apply machine learning to your marketing, here are three examples of how the technology is helping brands:
Discover new trends
Most purchases are still done in physical stores,1 but consumers are more likely to begin their journeys by researching online. Reaching people where and when it matters most, both online and offline, has become increasingly important, and marketers need to go beyond traditional attribution methods to accurately identify which efforts worked.
UK retailer Matalan shifted to an omni-channel strategy to gain an overview of where and when people were converting. Matalan utilized machine learning via Google’s Store Visits Reports to determine which location signals were indicative of actual store visits and derive insights on users who viewed an online ad and subsequently visited one of their physical locations. They realized that online advertising views were driving a significant uplift in in-store revenue, with six customers visiting a physical store for every online transaction driven by digital advertising. Capitalizing on this insight resulted in £46 in sales for every £1 spent on Google mobile ads, £31 of which came in-store.
Find the right audience
Your creative team has come up with a brilliant campaign that promises to make your audience laugh, cry, and most importantly, convert. How do you reach your audience at the right time and in the right moment?
With over a quadrillion (that’s a one followed by 15 zeroes!) bidding options2 when it comes to buying ad impressions, manually finding what is best for your assets is an intimidating task. Instead, you can turn to machine learning-assisted methods to maximize reach that is relevant and timely for your brand.
For example, during the launch of the Pixel phone last year, we implemented a new Google Marketing Platform3 tool called Custom Algorithm. Custom Algorithm uses machine learning to build predictive models that can automatically optimize bids based on a marketer’s goals. We used this tool to layer in previous campaign results to build a media buying model that optimized for viewable placements on premium inventory. By doing this we managed to triple impressions on premium inventory and lower viewable CPM by 34%.
Enable human innovation
Machine learning alerts us to trends on which we can act incredibly quickly, much faster than traditional methods of analyzing data. However, figuring out how to capitalize on the opportunity is still very much reliant on us.
Japan’s leading buyer and retailer of used cars, IDOM, turned to machine learning with Google Cloud services to consolidate their data across touchpoints and analyze a number of signals to identify users who were more likely to visit their stores. They activated these findings to show customized ads and prioritize follow-up phone calls to high-value potential car buyers. This led to 25% more in-store visits and a 300% increase in sales compared to the previous year. Because they used machine learning to automate data analysis, the team was able to focus their energies on developing new innovations including a quick and easy online estimate tool and a monthly subscription rental service.
We are putting the power of machine learning into the hands of individuals and businesses to build a shared knowledge base. Smarter marketing means knowing how and when to use machine learning to enhance our communications –– and we are just beginning to see its full potential.
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Shell, BP lobby for post-war work
By Steve Hawkes
Updated: 19:00 EST, 13 March 2003
OIL giants BP and Shell were among a dozen British firms that met Government officials on Tuesday to lobby for postwar work in Iraq. British Trade International, the body that supports UK companies overseas, said 15 companies asked to be kept up to date on developments.
News of the meeting is a further sign that both BP and Shell are eager to return to Iraq if a new regime takes over. Both were forced to quit the country in 1972 when the oil industry was nationalised.
Iraq holds the second-biggest oil reserves in the world, behind Saudi Arabia, and its production could quadruple to eight million barrels a day in six years.
Both Shell and BP have consistently played down talk of behind-the-scenes discussions with the Government. Earlier this week a Shell spokesman said: 'We have never sought and never had a meeting on the subject of Iraq, but it has come up in passing and all we have ever asked for is a level playing field.'
But a BTI spokesman said: 'We can confirm there was a meeting on 11 March between BTI officials and a group of UK companies.' He added: 'They contacted us because of all the talk about the situation vis-a-vis American companies. They wanted to know if there was similar work for themselves.'
Halliburton, where US vice president Dick Cheney was chief executive from 1995 to 2000, is reported to have secured a deal to oversee firefighting work in Iraqi oil fields after an invasion.
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Steven Hotze Immigration Video
by Steven Hotze on February 25, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Mandatory E-verify, and Arizona style bills, will do nothing to secure the border. They will create unfunded mandates for law enforcement and they will drive undocumented workers away from tax-paying employers and deeper into the underground economy.
Texas Republicans must balance the budget, protect the unborn and adopt Photo Voter ID. At the same time, we must grow our party to win in 2012!
Please listen to the video below:
When Republicans stick to their conservative principles, we win. Its just that simple. Our conservative principles attract Hispanics to the Republican Party because they support these values. Republicans value life, liberty, family, and a moral foundation as self evident truths as blessings bestowed upon us by God. We also welcome everyone willing to work hard for a better life. These are our shared values.
We cannot turn our back on immigrants and their families with anti-immigration rhetoric and legislation. If we do so, then were not just sending the wrong message to the Hispanic community, but were also denying our own conservative values and beliefs. Governor Perry struck it exactly right: We have to be tough on border security and violent crime, but we should not let that lead us to demonize immigrants.
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Immigrants?
Permalink Submitted by Joyce Luster on June 13, 2011 at 2:55 PM
When you speak of immigrants do you mean illegal immigrants? I wonder why people don't make a distinction between the two. There is a difference you know. This is quite confusing. Is anyone making anti-immigrant rhetoric? Or demonizing immigrants? I think most people celebrate those immigrants who come here legally and become U.S. Citizens. Surely you don't classify illegal people, people who break the law to come into this country, the same as our good legal immigrants.
Permalink Submitted by Anonymous on June 16, 2011 at 7:04 PM
How soon we all forget that America was made of immigrants,illegal coming out on ships such as the Mayflower. They weren't legal, what's the difference? We have all contributed in one way or another. These heartless human beings called Republicans are just like Hitler, wanting to wipe out latinos off the map of America!!! Let them do as they may, but their time in the legislature will expire, we the latino voters have had enough. We will rise up in 2012 and kick their pompass asses out of office!!!!
We can use you as long as you know your place.
Permalink Submitted by Anonymous on December 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Your webpage states “Create a pathway to "legal status" for our illegal immigrant workforce (those with no violent criminal record).” Legal “status” is not the same as being a citizen. I point this out because having a large number of “legal” workers in our country reinforces a second class population.
Imagine walking into a restaurant and spotting 3 or 4 Hispanic people sitting together; especially, if they’re wearing blue jeans. It would not be impractical for a citizen to ask themselves, “I wonder if they’re legal?”. It’s likely that a group with blonde hair and blue eyes would never be looked upon in this manner. If you’re Hispanic, this may not feel too good. What's next? Maybe real US citizens wouldn’t have to wait as long for a table, but how do you tell who’s legal and who’s not?
Your website also states, “Develop a viable and efficient visa work program that allows for a timely and reasonable flow of immigrant workers to meet future employment needs”. Ninety years ago business owners thought the same thing. The following is from the Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the US: Sociology, Vol 3.
"Economic needs were always important and dictated the adoption of new immigration policies and/or lack of enforcement of immigration policies. Large-scale growers, railroad owners, chambers of commerce and business groups made a powerful case for their continuing need for Mexican labor, and therefore for unrestricted immigration.
As soon as Mexican labor was no longer needed, as during the Great Depression, the border was closed and thousands of Mexicans were repatriated. In the 1950’s, when sentiments were high about the number of illegal workers, Operation Wetback returned unstable workers to Mexico."
So who is pushing a relaxed immigration policy today...Business owners.
Maybe, just maybe there’s a chance that some Hispanic immigrants actually have an education. Are all those Mexican immigrants moving to the Woodlands uneducated and poor?
I noticed your video only portrayed Latinos as construction workers, farm labor, a cook, and a maid/nanny (holding an blue eyed Anglo child). How nice.
You also encourage Hispanics to become Republicans. Unfortunately Hispanic Republican candidates that compete against non-Hispanics in the Republican primaries (Harris county wide or State wide races) only have a 27% of advancing past the primaries.
I can't support any program that promotes the creation of a second class citizen.
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UFO Moves Left to Right, Hovers, & Descends in South Carolina - SEe Video!
When: January 30th, 2014
Where: South Carolina (south of Charlotte)
What: Bright white orb hovering, moving left to right, and then descending straight down
Came across a pair of YouTube videos featuring an orb behaving... oddly. And similarly to a UFO spotted and videoed in Austin on the same night.
YouTuber Quang Tran's first video uploads happened to be of a UFO - perhaps visiting his neighborhood. The bright white light hovers in the daytime sky, moves left and then right, and then descends straight down. This is clearly no air craft. Prior to the uploads, Tran appears interested in video games and toys but afterward, he subscribed to a channel about crop circles. Don't blame him!
Here's a description courtesy of Latest-UFO-Sightings.net, where I originally stumbled upon these videos:
The first video shortly shows an illuminated object moving and hovering above nearby houses at early twilight hours. After hovering it appears to be descending straight down and its lights starting to blink at regular intervals.
In the second video, the object is darker in the outside and seems to be back. The mysterious object is flying from right to left and back to the right. It stops and hovers for a while and then all of a sudden it descends at an angle back towards the location that it appears to land in the first video. A commercial airplane is also seen in the second video flying overhead.
The object in the two videos is quite amazing considering its unusual movements. While it could be a drone, no one have come forward to claim responsible for the object. The object is classified as UFO until someone can give its real identity.
Could this be a drone, top-secret craft, or something otherworldly?
Share your UFO theories in the comments!
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TGW助力Walter Meier实现物流自动化
Climate technology manufacturer Walter Meier opens new energy-efficient intralogistics facility with automated TGW systems
A new, $48 million (US) national logistics hub for HVAC and facilities expert Walter Meier Klima Schweiz AG, located in Nebikon, Switzerland, consolidated multiple manual distribution centers into a single, highly-automated and sustainable operation.
In 2007, three companies—Oertli, Vescal and Axair Kobra—merged into Walter Meier Klima Schweiz AG. In doing so, the new company brought together 2 million items across 30,000 stock keeping units (SKUs), housed in six separate manual warehouses (in Bern, Kestenholz, Oberbüren, Romont, Schwerzenbach and Vevey). Integrating all that inventory proved to be a huge task that grew even more complicated when coordinating and organizing 110,000 customer deliveries and 30,000 postal packages was factored into the resulting supply chain.
After the relocations and transports between the six individual sites grew increasingly complex and ultimately led to redundant warehousing, the decision was made: a single, consolidated distribution center at a strategic traffic hub was necessary. The company selected a new facility location in Nebikon, designed and implemented with technologies from TGW Logistics Group. The new logistics center went live in November 2016.
Strategic logistics accommodates increasing customer requirements
Working together with TGW as the systems integrator, Walter Meier implemented an extensive material handling solution that optimizes all processes while retaining flexibility to accommodate future operational changes. As Beat Kohler, manager of the new distribution center, explains: "We already operated at full capacity, so the increased customer requirements left no choice but to optimize our processes with automation. By partnering with TGW, we achieved that goal successfully."
The resulting facility structure includes three main parts:
A rack-supported automatic pallet warehouse with four aisles housing more than 11,000 pallets. With double-deep storage and six tons of load bearing capacity for each shelf—on eight levels—TGW’s pallet automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) attains rates up to 39 double cycles per hour.
An automatic mini-load AS/RS warehouse storing 33,000 totes delivered to goods-to-person picking stations, a re-packing station at the pallet loop, and an order consolidation area with a dispatch zone.
A manual warehouse with 4,000 storage locations and a shelf rack warehouse with 1,500 storage locations.
"We used our Mustang single-mast storage and retrieval machines (SRM) in the four aisles of the mini-load warehouse, allowing up to 600 totes of small parts to be stored and retrieved per hour. All of our SRMs feature lightweight construction based on aircraft concepts that reduces their weight by 25 percent over competitive models for maximum energy efficiency," says Hanspeter Egli, TGW’s project manager in charge of the Walter Meier facility’s design and implementation.
“Although a shuttle-based system was considered, the use of an anti-pendulum drive to keep the mast stable—even at a height of 39 feet (12 metres)—prompted our choice of an SRM for the mini-load,” adds Matthias Ott, Walter Meier project manager.
State-of-the-art technology emphasizes ergonomics
Ergonomics was another focus of the design of the new automated system, particularly at the point of picking. Recognizing that implementing ergonomic design features allows employees to work more comfortably and achieve higher levels of performance and accuracy, Walter Meier placed an emphasis on selecting those systems.
The installation’s TGW PickCenters are equipped with pick-by-light and overhead PickTerm Tray laser identification. Additionally, employees operate the equipment via touchscreen to eliminate picking errors.
To minimize noise throughout the distribution center, all totes are transported by TGW KingDrive conveyors, which handle loads up to 110 pounds (50 kilograms). Scalable, flexible and extremely quiet, the conveyors are engineered with an energy-saving regenerative braking system and BUS-network communication programming for control of transport speed and acceleration.
Energy self-sufficient logistics center
The emphasis on energy efficiency at the new Walter Meier distribution center didn’t stop with the materials handling systems installed inside. The roof of the facility is home to a 4,200-panel photovoltaic system that achieves peak output performance of 1.1 megawatts. As a result, the site is energy self-sufficient and even exports energy back to the grid.
Walter Meier’s Ott explains: "Paying attention to the energy balance and sustainability was an important point in the planning. Therefore, the building envelope was constructed according to the ‘Minergie’ standard, and the building is equipped with the latest energy-efficient technologies."
“We are happy that we could implement the very energy-efficient logistics concept requested by Walter Meier,” says TGW’s Egli. "The project succeeded thanks to the cooperation of both sides.”
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The White House gives me a four-month runaround re: whether President Obama was "close" to tainted IL charity
This a belated follow-up to my July item, Was Senator Barack Obama "close" to a Chicago nonprofit that's now under state & federal investigations? I've asked the White House.
The idea was to try and verify a thin claim published by the Save-A-Life Foundation (SALF) and by the Huffington Post that, when he served as an IL state senator and as a member of the US Senate, President Obama was a supporter of SALF.
As Sidebar readers know, SALF was a high-flying, politically-connected Chicago-area nonprofit whose wings got clipped in November 2006, when ABC Chicago aired the first of four exposes by I-Team reporter Chuck Goudie. Since then, SALF has been the subject of dozens more critical media reports.
Per The Hill and other news outlets, SALF is being investigated by the IL Attorney General. Per my blog, an executive at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who moonlighted as SALF's Corporate Treasurer is under review by the CDC - and my congressman, Rob Woodall, is asking questions. There's about $9 million in IL state and federal dollars that may have gone bye-bye
Better yet, there's plenty of sordid human drama centering around SALF's founder/president, Carol J. Spizzirri, a special friend to plenty of politicos and, from the looks of this photo, a dear friend of my parents.
SALF's Carol J. Spizzirri, my father & my mother (sitting)
Back to President Obama, to my knowledge, here's the only published document that mentions him, a 2006 SALF press release:
Like I said, that's wafer-thin evidence, but I figured I'd toss a couple softball questions at the White House and see what happened. Even a denial would give me a cheap headline, à la:
"White House denies claims that President was 'close' to tainted nonprofit"
Truth be told, I assumed I'd simply be ignored. In hindsight, I think I'd have preferred that.
White House Deputy Press Secretaries Jamie Smith and Josh Earnest (source: PotomacFlacks.com)
Per the correspondence posted below, White House Deputy Press Secretary Jamie Smith wasted hours of my time - and hers - by leading me on a four-month wild goose chase of endless back & forth e-mails.
Her challenge? To field this pair of slow-motion grounders I tossed at her:
1) Per a Huffington Post article, is it accurate to say that "Barack Obama was close to the Save-A-Life Foundation"? If not, please explain.
2) According to a February 27, 2006 press release:
Save A Life Foundation (SALF) President and Founder Carol Spizzirri recently spoke with U.S. Senator Barack Obama...regarding SALF’s future lifesaving efforts....While in the Illinois legislature together, Obama and current Illinois Senate President Emil Jones were always supportive of SALF’s efforts to train Illinois schoolchildren in life-sustaining skills for free.
Are any parts of the above sentences inaccurate? If so, please explain.
It started off great. White House Deputy Press Secretary Smith promptly agreed to answer my questions.
Cheap headline, here I come!
For the next couple of months, I politely sent follow-up nudges and she promptly sent follow-up replies assuring me that she was working on getting my answers. (Look, I'm aware that I'm a cloutless blogger so I was willing to be patient.)
Then she pulled this 180:
I regret to inform you that we will not be able to accommodate your request.
WTF? Did a White House Deputy Press Secretary just broke what I consider to be Rule Three for every media rep?
Don't make promises you can't keep.
Based on this memo from her boss Jay Carney (via Lynn Sweet's Chicago Sun-Times column), I'd assumed I was dealing with a pro:
Jamie Smith will join the White House Communications team as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary. In addition to serving as an on-the-record spokesperson for the White House, she will manage the day-to-day operations of our office. An experienced and well-regarded manager and communicator, Jamie is currently Director of Public Affairs for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). Before that, she was Communications Director for U.S. Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV when he was Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and then Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. Smith also served as Traveling Press Director for the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign, Communications Director for former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and The Albright Group, and Legislative Aide to Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey.
Those sounded like high-class gigs and quite a few for such a young woman to have held, so I kept my cool and played this hand:
On my blog this week, I intend to report this (more or less) as "White House refuses to answer questions about President Obama's past ties to tainted Illinois nonprofit under federal and state investigations."
If you wish to dispute that characterization, would you please get back to me by the end of today?
Less than an hour later, to my surprise, she put the ball back in play!
Thanks for your reply back. If you can give me a few more days on this, I would appreciate it.
Will respond by week's end.
But those assurances led to - yeah, you guessed it - another two months of phony promises, a family sob story, and then White House Deputy Press Secretary Smith vanished.
I think I know why she's held so many jobs.
But just as bad as wasting my time, she broke Rule Two:
Protect the boss.
That is, now, thanks to her - along with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin - that makes three prominent Democrats from Illinois who appear to hiding from questions about their relationships with SALF.
Which in my book constitutes a clear cut violation of Rule One:
Get in front of the problem.
Especially with election season just 'round the bend.
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Cincinnati charity for indigent Africans gives award to my father, who conducted medical atrocity experiments on African AIDS patients
NuWay Foundation founder/chair Evans Nwankwo and his wife Catherine present NuWay Foundation "International Bridge" award to my father; on the right is event emcee Liz Bonis
From the website of Cincinnati's NuWay Foundation, which aims to better the lives of underprivileged Nigerians:
Here's what caught my eye:
More about the honoree via a Sunday front page story in the February 16, 2003 Cincinnati Enquirer:
(Dr. Heimlich's) experiments - which seek to destroy HIV, the AIDS-causing virus, by inducing high malarial fevers- have been criticized by the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration and condemned by other health professionals and human rights advocates as a medical "atrocity."
...For years, Dr. Heimlich has been criticized by state, federal and international health organizations over malariotherapy. Despite this, Heimlich proudly continues his work in China and says he wants to expand malariotherapy to Africa.
And expand it he did. From Radar Magazine, November 11, 2005
Mekbib Wondewossen is an Ethiopian immigrant who makes his living renting out cars in the San Francisco area, but in his spare time he works for Dr. Heimlich, doing everything from "recruiting the patients to working with the doctors here and there and everywhere," Wondewossen says. The two countries he names are Ethiopia and the small equatorial nation of Gabon, on Africa's west coast.
"The Heimlich Institute is part of the work there - the main people, actually, in the research," Wondewossen says. "They're the ones who consult with us on everything. They tell us what to do...We go to an epidemic area where there is a lot of malaria, and then we look for patients that have HIV too. We find commercial sex workers or people who play around in that area."
...Wondewossen say that the researchers involved in the study are not doctors. He refuses to name members of the research team, because he says it would get them into trouble with the local authorities. "The government over there is a bad government," he says. "They can make you disappear."
...He scoffs at the question of whether his team got approval to conduct this research from a local ethics review board. Bribery on that scale, he says, is much too expensive: "If you want the government to get involved there, you have to give them a few million - and then they don't care what you do."
Here's a clip about the "malariotherapy" experiments from the June 8, 2007 ABC 20/20 by Brian Ross, Is Dr. Heimlich really a savior?, featuring interviews with National Institutes of Health Director Anthony Fauci MD and my brother Phil, longtime second-in-command at Cincinnati's Heimlich Institute, which funded and oversaw the "malariotherapy" experiments:
Were Evans Nwonkwo and the other members of the NuWay Foundation board - some of Cincinnati's most prominent citizens - unaware of these and the many other media reports about the Heimlich atrocity experiments?
Were they were unaware that just a few years ago, when Victoria Wulsin ran for Congress, her work for my father and brother's Institute helped upend her campaign? In addition to media reports, including ABC News, Dr. Wulsin was hammered from the primary through the general election in these TV spots, perhaps the first time violative human subjects research was part of a political race.
Dangerous experiments: a cover-up- OH 2nd District campaign spot by Steve Black for Congress, Democratic primary, Spring 2008
Not exactly your good doctor - OH 2nd District campaign spot by Re-Elect Jean Schmidt to Congress, general election, Fall 2008
In an attempt to learn more, I sent these inquiries to Mr. Nwonkwo. I received a confirmation of receipt, but no response from him or any other representatives of his organization:
Finally, from the LinkedIn page of the emcee of the NuWay fundraiser:
My brother Phil Heimlich and NuWay Foundation Director Benjamin Nwankwo at the gala (source)
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Trump’s Sickening Betrayal
Geopolitics is a contest of bad ideas. Letting Turkey take control of Kurdish territory falls somewhere between “very bad” and “extremely bad.”
Graeme Wood
Staff writer at The Atlantic
A woman holds the PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) flag during a demonstration against Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan in 2016.Yves Herman / Reuters
The great virtue of Twitter is that it forces users to be concise. One downside is that when an extremely powerful crazy person—the president of the United States, say—uses it, he can sound a bit like the Abrahamic God in one of his more wrathful moments. “If Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits, I will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey (I’ve done before!),” Trump thundered today, as House Republicans scrambled to burn offerings in the Rotunda.
The subject of this tweet, Turkey, had just hours before been the unconditional beneficiary of a sickening desertion by the United States. Late last night, the White House issued a statement confirming that the United States would stand by while Turkey asserted control over northern Syria—including territory controlled by the Kurds, who have been integral to the anti–Islamic State coalition. The Kurds were an American ally, but not a natural one: The PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party), which runs Kurdish affairs in Syria, fought against Turkey in the 1980s and ’90s and remains cultish in its Maoism. (Whatever Fox News viewers think Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar believe, the PKK actually believes.) Turkey has consistently promised to strangle any Kurdish state before it becomes permanent. Apparently Trump assented to the Turkish position, and in a hurry to extricate America from northern Syria, abandoned the Kurds to the mercies of their most powerful enemy.
Geopolitics is a contest of bad ideas, with winning defined as implementing the least-bad ones. Letting Turkey take control of Kurdish territory falls somewhere between “very bad” and “extremely bad” in this range; the only question is whether the alternatives fell into the rarely visited “shockingly, horrendously bad” portion of the spectrum. To leave the Kurds to Turkey amounts, first of all, to the total betrayal of an American ally, a group whose members have died in the desert by the thousands, so that we Americans didn’t have to revisit our bad dreams of the Iraq War by fighting in large numbers. The Kurds had their own reasons to despise the Islamic State—their ideology is Marxist and atheist, and ISIS would have slaughtered them all—but anyone who prefers Arlington National Cemetery to remain uncrowded owes thanks to the Kurds who died in our soldiers’ place. Letting our allies get annihilated is a fast way to ensure that we never have allies again.
Trump’s advisers (but who can advise Yahweh?) seem to understand this: His Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned in part because he refused to sell American allies downriver; and Eliphaz the Temanite, I mean Senator Lindsey Graham, spoke up this morning to say that if Turkey attacks the Kurds, he will try to sanction it and get it suspended from NATO. The advice seems to have elicited Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Turkey’s economy, and the mysterious, false claim that he had done so before. The complication here, however, is that Trump has saved an American ally (the Kurds) by pledging to devastate, according to his awesome whimsy, another American ally. It may seem odd to refer to Turkey—an autocracy with a theocratic touch—as an ally, but it is literally an ally, in the formal sense that it belongs to NATO, and is therefore in a very elite club, with obligations of mutual defense and neoliberal omertà that the Kurds lack. It is neither simple nor wise to treat that relationship recklessly.
Read: The Kurds: Betrayed again by Washington
Nor is it possible to implement a foreign policy in Syria without some Turkish cooperation. Recall that when the Islamic State seized Mosul, Turkey had to negotiate for the lives of the dozens of Turkish diplomats kidnapped from its consulate. The terms of that negotiation remain unknown, but we do know that in the next year or so, Turkey and the Islamic State somehow avoided major confrontation, almost as if they had a time-limited armistice. During that time the fight against the Islamic State stalled.
Allies and potential allies will watch this farce of geopolitics and again wonder what an alliance with America is really worth, if it can be flushed away one night and restored the next—or if there’s always the part where Trump says something, then the part where he takes it back. Trump’s signature trait as a real-estate mogul was that a Trump deal was never, ever a deal. His word meant nothing, and if you thought it did, he’d snatch up your money and walk away with it. As president he is no different, and by this afternoon there is not one ally but two who have been reminded never to trust him—to extend him no credit, to assume he’ll reserve the right to rewrite, unilaterally, the terms of your agreement, and force you to accept his new terms. The old diplomatic wisdom was that you should reward your friends and punish your enemies. To act completely undependable, both as an enemy and as an ally, serves no obvious purpose.
Many bad decisions are made in moments of frustration, and the acute reasons for the White House’s frustration are clear from last night’s statement. It remarked on the continued failure of “France, Germany, and other European nations” to repatriate and prosecute their citizens who joined the Islamic State and are now imprisoned by the Kurds. “Turkey will now be responsible for all ISIS fighters in the area,” according to the statement. They include some inmates of al-Hawl refugee camp, swollen with about 70,000 inhabitants. The administration’s anger is wholly justified: Wild-eyed, murderous Frenchmen and Germans are in that camp, and the countries whose passports they carried owe the rest of us (most of all the Syrians and Iraqis whose territory they terrorized) an attempt to prosecute them. Instead the ISIS fighters and sympathizers are kenneled together with victims and, according to all reports, are still killing people and plotting from within the camp. Eventually the people in it will rebel, break out, and get the old jihadist bands back together—maybe in Syria, maybe in Europe, maybe somewhere else.
Unfortunately, to declare with a booming voice from the heavens that Turkey is now in charge does not solve the problem at all. Indeed, the Kurds now know that their efforts to secure the foreign fighters is getting them little respect from the United States or anyone else, and they’re likely to divert their resources away from detainment of terrorists and toward the more pressing matter of not being invaded and killed by Turkey.
The White House’s very brief statement twice mentioned that the United States had finished off the Islamic State’s “territorial ‘Caliphate.’” The triumphal tone is unmistakable: We won, and now we get to go home and leave the Turks to clean up the mess. But we never really won, because the territorial caliphate never constituted more than a part of the mess—and the solution to the mess created, as most political solutions do, a mess of its own. The Syrian war is not over, and leaving it behind won’t make it stop, though abandonment will limit our say over how it continues, and who gets killed or terrorized along the way.
Graeme Wood is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State.
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Berkeley christmas carolers
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Promoting soccer
Bedwell Rangers are supporting schools football by offering free after-school training sessions. It is part of the club s initiative to get more children interested in playing football. Two coaches from the club have been running these sessions at Ashtre
Bedwell Rangers are supporting schools' football by offering free after-school training sessions.
It is part of the club's initiative to get more children interested in playing football.
Two coaches from the club have been running these sessions at Ashtree Primary School in Stevenage since September.
Aimed at seven and eight-year-olds, they enable children who might not be able to access sport outside school the opportunity to train and play.
The Year Two and Three children from Ashtree recently played their first competitive game against St Margaret Clitherow School which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The Ashtree team is shown above with the Bedwell Rangers coaches Claire Eden-Walker and Steve Carroll.
Bedwell Rangers are keen in involve boys and girls of all abilities and are also providing after-school sessions at Longmeadow and Shephall schools.
Other schools in the Stevenage area can also get some free coaching. For further information, please call their schools' liaison officer Claire Eden-Walker on 07949 366667 or visit their website at www.bedwellrangersfc.co.uk
- Three of the Bedwell Rangers teams were on tour over the weekend.
Their under-nine Real team won the Camber Sands tournament in Sussex and were presented with an amazing trophy by Nigel Winterburn (ex-Arsenal and England).
They played seven games against teams from Herts, Essex and Middlesex, scoring 21 goals and conceding only 3.
They won six games and lost one to see them through to the final against Chase from Enfield which they won 1-0.
The boys (shown below) are managed by Stuart Donkin and coached by Mike Hemmings and Darrel McMullen.
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12:00 AM, October 01, 2019 / LAST MODIFIED: 11:57 AM, October 02, 2019
Tales of shidur khela
Supriti Sarkar
This is my first “shidur khela,” a ritual strictly for women, I see no reason as to why I have to go through this alone, while the amazing, tall, dark, smart partner gets to witness a different kind of red wedding in the making.
The better half is lying in bed, dressed in a white panjabi, and a frown on the face, “Everyone’s already dressed and waiting for you to be done,” he says. I scowl at him before taking one final look at myself in the mirror, it still amazes me how this all feels normal. I wish I had time to blow dry this uncontrollable mane, but this partially damp wet-hair look, with the bright red vermillion peeking from the centre of my hair parting, and matching red “teep” will suffice for the day.
As we make our way to the mandap, he looks at me, and with a smirk on his face, says, “You look like a traditional bou-maa today.” I poke his cheek and say nothing, but make a mental note to make him pay the bill for our next coffee date.
The sounds of the dhaak can be heard, even before the mandap is in sight. Once we’re out of the car, my mother-in-law hands me the thali and carefully arranges the betel nut leaves, laddus, and the box of sindur on it. She tries to feign busyness, but her excitement is too obvious. This is her first shidur khela with her daughter-in-law, if only she knew that her bou-ma had two unforgiving left feet.
She is every WOMAN
Today’s game plan was to hold onto the thali no matter what, as a defence against participating in the dhanuchi dance.
As we entered the mandap, the women went straight towards the stage where Durga awaited her departure. My eyes searched through the crowd for my father-in-law who was already supposed to be here. As I followed the women of the family making their way, someone grabbed my arm from the back— it was my father-in-law, “Maa, pass me a laddu before they’re all gone,” he says with a grin. I sneak one off as stealthily and efficiently as possible, whilst not losing sight of my mother-in-law.
An entire portion in front of the stage has been cleared off. Women dressed in white saris with red borders, flowers in their hair, and big red teeps, are seen making their way up to the stage, partaking in the dhanuchi dance, or rubbing sindur on one another’s cheeks.
The air fills with palpable excitement — the noises, laughter, intermingled into the smell and smoke from the dhup made the men and women dancing seem almost like a trance. As they sway so effortlessly to the rhythm of the dhaak, it reminded me of my childhood, when I would wonder (and still do), how they balanced the dhup in their hands, without dropping it.
“Come quick, we need to finish the Devi Boron,” said my mother-in-law, who, by this time, was already on the stairs towards the stage. Her semi-yell was just what was needed to break through my momentary daze.
As I walked up to the stage towards Maa Durga, I realised I had never been this close to her image. Truth be told, it’s quite daunting, especially if you can relate to her tenacity and ferocity heard in stories. I first touched the sindur on Durga’s feet, and then forehead, passed the betel nut leaves to the pandit as offerings for the puja, and lastly, broke off a piece of the laddu and placed it on Durga’s lips.
They say that this ritual is a celebration of Durga’s marital status as she prepares to depart for her heavenly abode, hence the name “Shidur Khela,” because sindur signifies the married status of a woman.
In some sense, this was coming full circle, to finally be part of a ritual that women in my own family had always performed; I wasn’t just bidding Durga adieu and asking for her blessings, I was paying homage to the women who had raised me too. Although, having them physically there would’ve meant the world to me, this was as close as I could have them with me today.
I sought solace in knowing I was carrying heirlooms of their marital lives with me today — clad in my thakurmuni’s red and white gorod sari, my mother’s favourite long-chained gold pendant, and my own wedding shakhas, polas, and golaap balas; a wave of emotions engulfed me as I stepped aside, allowing others to do the same.
Personally, it felt like the celebration of a union, one which could only be sealed by two individuals and a particular red tinted powder. There’s no bias or misogyny here, just a newly married woman, happy to have shared this new phase of her life, with her newfound family, and the one that had nurtured.
As I walked off the stage, distracted by my own bittersweet feelings, out of nowhere two hands smeared my cheeks with vermillion red powder. Caught off guard, I saw a beaming mother-in-law who then fed me a piece of laddu, waiting for me to do the same. I smudged some sindur on her forehead and smiled. Unfortunately, this only welcomed more women to do the same to me and others around us,
which brought in the mandatory stuffing of various sweets, blessings, and light hearted taunts that all the elderly women had to offer until my face resembled a ripe winter tomato.
From the corner of my eye, I could see the loving husband giggling with his phone out, documenting my red stained poker face that veiled my helplessly clueless self. I reassured myself thinking that if there wasn’t next year, there still were six more lifetimes to get back at him for this, in addition to half a wish that he come back as a mouse and I as a cat in the next life!
My strategy had worked — as the women of my family started gathering and dancing, I stepped away unnoticed. I looked out at the younger girls on the other side who were celebrating, no longer was I that little girl who always thought she was missing out on all the real fun of shidur khela.
Our eyes met across the mandap, and we both signalled for the exit point. As I reached the gate, my husband was already there waiting with a packet of tissue in his hand. Redemption indeed did exist, or so I thought. As I wiped off the excess sindur as much as possible, he rubbed some off of my cheek with his thumb and placed it on the centre of my hair parting, and gloatingly remarked “I’m the only man who can do this to you,” and quickly grabbed the remaining laddus before I could move the thali away from his grasp. Alas, the residuals of the sindur left on my free left hand also found its way on his cheek due to the distraction caused by his own successful attempt in stuffing all the laddus in his mouth. My father-in-law, upon seeing this, also joined in, telling off his son for not sharing what was left of the sweets with his wife, and by association, him as well. I smirked and said, “You owe me coffee and brownies.”
As we made our way out, we asked a passer-by to take a photo of this couple’s first Bijoya Dashami — this was my first shidur khela after all, but unbeknownst to the whole world, and the husband too, as we smiled for the camera, this photo inadvertently also documented yet another happily married Sarkar woman to have partaken in a shidur khela.
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12.03pm EST 12:03 Hancock apologises for boy at Leeds general hospital having to sleep on floor
10.19am EST 10:19 Johnson dodges questions about whether hospital floor interview shows he doesn't care
9.58am EST 09:58 Treatment of boy forced to sleep on hospital floor 'a disgrace', says Corbyn
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8.59am EST 08:59 Boris Johnson's Q&A
8.56am EST 08:56 Sturgeon says Johnson's complaint about EU migrants treating UK like their own country 'despicable'
8.36am EST 08:36 Johnson tries to avoid having to face picture of boy having to sleep on hospital floor in TV interview
Afternoon summary
Boris Johnson made one of his worst campaign trail errors today when he repeatedly tried to avoid having to confront emotive evidence of a young boy not getting proper treatment at an NHS hospital. He was giving a stand-up interview to ITV’s Joe Pike, and Pike tried to get him to comment on a picture of four-year-old Jack Williment-Barr having to sleep on the floor in Leeds general hospital, where he was being treated for suspected pneumonia, because there were no beds available. The picture makes today’s Daily Mirror splash. Johnson repeatedly refused to comment on the picture, which Pike had on his phone, and kept making general points about the NHS. It is not unusual for politicians to avoid difficult topics in interviews, but as he was speaking Johnson took Pike’s camera, and placed it in his pocket (apparently to stop Pike asking further questions about it), thinking that his ploy would be out of shot. But the cameraman filmed what he was doing, and Pike revealed it to viewers, and so the clip when viewed in its entirety is much more damaging to Johnson than the usual “politician dodges tricky question” footage. Labour has been saying that it is evidence that Johnson “could not care less”. Pike’s clip has now attracted 3.7m viewers. One of the features of this election is that it has seen broadcast journalists increasingly using short interviews to record combative clips that go viral on social media. Granada’s Hannah Miller achieved the same thing at the weekend, confronting Johnson with challenging questions about cuts to children’s services. Lord Reith would probably not approve, but given that Johnson is avoiding a lot of long-form media scrutiny during this campaign, like the Andrew Neil interview, it is not surprising that some of the reporters who do get the chance to ask him questions are going for him robustly. Viewers probably want to see politicians quizzed like this. This definitely counts as a bad day for Johnson, but in trying to assess how much difference it might make, it is important to keep things as perspective. It is not as bad as when Gordon Brown called a woman a bigot in the 2010 campaign for raising concerns about immigration, and post-election analysis subsequently concluded that bigot-gate had no effect on the result at all. Labour even won the constituency where the voter was insulted.
ITV’s Robert Peston has blamed “senior Tories” for telling him and other journalists that a special adviser to Matt Hancock, the health secretary, had been assaulted by anti-Tory protesters outside Leeds general hospital. Subsequently video footage shows that the aide, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, was accidentally hit by an outstreched arm.
Robert Peston (@Peston)
It is completely clear from video footage that @MattHancock's adviser was not whacked by a protestor, as I was told by senior Tories, but that he inadvertently walked into a protestor's hand. I apologise for getting this wrong.
Boris Johnson has threatened to take the BBC’s licence fee away as a source of funding. He made the surprise revelation that this policy was under consideration at a Q&A where he was facing hostile questions about his botched TV interview about the Leeds general hospital incident. His comments had all the hallmarks of a famous “dead cat” – a term that Johnson himself first put into the public domain, when he was revealing how the Tory election strategist Lynton Crosby (whose protégé Isaac Levido is running the Conservative campaign) uses big media stories to distract attention from events that are getting negative coverage.
Arlene Foster, the DUP leader, has accused Boris Johnson of breaking his word over the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.
John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, has revealed some of the contents of the first budget that he says Labour will hold on Wednesday 5 February if it wins the election.
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The Mail on Sunday falsely claimed that Labour was planning to scrap a tax exemption on homeowners, in a prominent story that has since been used by the Conservatives as part of their election campaign. As my colleague Jim Waterson reports, the press regulator Ipso ruled that the newspaper’s reporting was inaccurate and “could cause significant concern to readers that, under a Labour government, they could be liable to pay a tax they are exempt from under current legislation.”
That’s all from me for tonight.
The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg has posted this video clip of an incident involving Jamie Njoku-Goodwin, a special adviser to Matt Hancock, outside Leeds general hospital. If this is the only incident of physical contact, it does not really amount to him being hit, which is the allegation that was being made earlier and given to journalists. To say that he was hit would normally imply some intent. This video shows him being hit by accident.
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Have video from Hancock leaving Leeds General just come through so you can see for yourself - doesn’t look like punch thrown, rather, one of Tory team walks into protestor’s arm, pretty grim encounter pic.twitter.com/hD1KwA72gG
Updated at 12.44pm EST
Steven Morris
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Labour is on 40%, only just ahead of the Tories (37%) and Plaid Cymru is in third place on 10%.
Roger Awan-Scully, head of politics at Cardiff University, projected that if the figures are accurate this could leave Labour with 20 seats in Wales (down from 28 in 2017). The Conservatives could win 16 (10 more than in 2017)
Awan-Scully said this would be the lowest Labour seat number in Wales since 1983 (when there were 38 rather than 40).
Forty per cent of people said they believed Boris Johnson would be a good prime minister, while 33% said Jeremy Corbyn would do a good job in No 10.
The poll was carried out for ITV Wales and Cardiff University.
Hancock apologises for boy at Leeds general hospital having to sleep on floor
Matt Hancock, the health secretary, has been visiting Leeds General Infirmary, in an attempt to defuse the row generated by four-year-old Jack Williment-Barr having to sleep on the floor there when being treated, and Boris Johnson’s reaction to it.
He told BBC News that he was “horrified” by what happened. As a parent of young children who has had to visit A&E with them, he said he could understand how the parents felt. Asked what he would say to them, he replied:
It’s not good enough, and I’ve apologised.
But Hancock said Jack’s parents were not blaming the staff. And he said the hospital accepted it had a problem, and that it was taking steps to deal with it.
He also said the government was putting in investment to address exactly this sort of problem.
Asked why he had come in person, he said he wanted to get reassurance that the trust was doing everything it could. He said he had been impressed by their response, and by the work of the staff.
Health minister Matt Hancock responds to photo of sick child on hospital floor – video
11.36am EST 11:36
Boris Johnson's Q&A - Summary
Here are the main points from Boris Johnson’s Q&A earlier.
Boris Johnson said the Conservatives were considering abolishing the TV licence. Here is ITV’s Robert Peston on the consequences of this.
This is significant. @BorisJohnson's aides , including Dominic Cummings, have been examining future of BBC licence fee. They and he believe it is no longer appropriate that it is a poll tax on every owner of a television. The two options are 1) scrapping fee... https://t.co/t568bA7UFJ
altogether (and presumably forcing BBC to move to more commercial or subscription model), or 2) turning the licence fee into something that looks much more like a voluntary payment, by decriminalising failure to pay for the licence. Apparently this is a very live issue and...
a Johnson government would force radical change to public service broadcasting.
It is also worth pointing out that Johnson seemed keen to set this running as a story because he was also facing strong criticism over another story with the potential to hog the headlines ...
Johnson sidestepped questions about whether his attempt to avoid having to look at a picture of a boy being forced to sleep on a hospital floor in a TV interview showed that he did not care about problems facing NHS patients. (See 3.19pm.)
He claimed that manufacturing firms reliant on EU supply chains would not lose out under his plan for Brexit. Throughout the whole campaign he has been arguing that he has a Brexit deal ready to go, referring to the withdrawal agreement. The subsequent UK-EU trade deal will be another matter entirely, and the only template for that is the 27-page political declaration (pdf). But increasingly Tories have been arguing that this deal is close to conclusion too (even though it is not) and Johnson was giving the same impression at the Q&A. In response to questions about whether manufacturing companies in the north-east would be safe after Brexit, Johnson said:
The great thing about the deal that we have ready to go is that it protects businesses, it protects supply chains, it means we leave the EU with our relationships absolutely intact, so that we have a zero-tariff, zero-quota relationship with the EU as we come out. We protect our supply chains ....
The thing about the deal we’ve got ... it makes sure we have complete equivalence when it comes to our standards, our industrial requirements and the rest of it. So, as we come out, it’s all protected from the point of view of big, motor manufacturing investors in our country ...
We have a decent deal ... What it also does is it keeps us in a state of grace, a state of equivalence with our European Union friends and partners. So the zero-tariff, zero-quota arrangements that we have, the just-in-time supply chains, they remain absolutely there, perfect and intact.
Under Johnson’s withdrawal agreement, Britain would be in a transition period until the end of 2020, during which current trade arrangements would continue to apply. This may be what Johnson was referring to when he spoke about the UK staying in a “state of equivalence”. But Johnson also seemed to be implying that this would be a long-term goal. As explained earlier (see 11.10am), an eventual trade deal that fully protects supply chains might be possible – but only if Johnson were to abandon what he has said in the past about wanting a Brexit that would allow the UK to diverge from EU regulation.
Johnson refused to give details of the pledge that all Tory candidates have given him saying they will support his Brexit deal. Asked for how long they would be bound by this pledge, he just said:
They have pledged to me personally to support the deal we have done. I cannot envisage any circumstances in which they fail to do that. We haven’t lobotomised them, they’ve done it of their own free will, they believe in this deal, they see it’s the best way forward for our country and I think they will be crazy if they didn’t see it was the best way forward.
He claimed not to know why the Conservative party had paid Google to ensure that, when people searched for Labour’s manifesto, a Tory website criticising it appeared ahead of it in search results.
Boris Johnson talking to workers at Fergusons Transport in the town of Washington, west of Sunderland, with Gisela Stuart, the former Labour MP and former Vote Leave chair, and CEO Alan Ferguson (left). Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images
Updated at 11.57am EST
According to BuzzFeed’s Alex Wickham, the Tory proposal to abolish the licence fee isn’t just something dreamed up this afternoon to distract attention from the row about Boris Johnson’s response to the story about a boy having to sleep on a hospital floor. Wickham says No 10 aides have been looking at this for weeks.
That doesn’t mean, of course, that Johnson’s decision to talk about it today wasn’t a distraction exercise (or a “dead cat”, to use Lynton Croby’s terminology). It certainly looked as if Johnson was talking this up (ignoring his own advice not to announce policy “on the hoof”) to get reporters off the hospital story.
Alex Wickham (@alexwickham)
Dominic Cummings and senior No10 aides have drawn up plans over the last few weeks re BBC licence fee
They are looking either abolishing it entirely or decriminalising non payment
Source says they want to relieve burden on justice system of chasing people who don’t pay
And this is what Tom Watson, the shadow culture secretary and outgoing Labour deputy leader, said about Boris Johnson’s comment about considering abolishing the licence fee (See 2.37pm.). Watson said:
This is a pathetic attempt by Boris Johnson to distract from his refusal to even look at the picture of a four-year-old boy forced to sleep on a hospital floor.
We already know that Boris Johnson is a danger to our NHS.
His comments today reveal that he will threaten the very existence of another of Britain’s great institutions, the BBC, by scrapping its funding mechanism.
This is on top of the cruel decision to strip over-75s of their free TV licences.
And here is Jeremy Corbyn commenting on the photograph that Boris Johnson did not want to talk about.
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Jeremy Corbyn brands the photo of a child lying on a hospital floor as 'a disgrace' #GE2019 https://t.co/XYirSJ8GzD pic.twitter.com/2DxllsjgdA
Jeremy Corbyn has refused to say whether he would resign as Labour leader if Boris Johnson won the election. When he was asked this, he replied:
We put forward a positive manifesto with a fully costed programme and I am taking that message out all over the country.
That message is getting home to people. They realise this Thursday is a straight choice: do you want to carry on with austerity and underfunding of public services or do you want a Labour government that will tax fairly to fund properly.
Jeremy Corbyn waving to supporters after speaking at a rally outside Bristol City Council in Bristol. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA
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Westminster voting intention:
CON: 42% (-)
LAB: 36% (+1)
LDEM: 12% (-1)
BREX: 3% (-)
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Johnson dodges questions about whether hospital floor interview shows he doesn't care
In his Q&A in Sunderland Boris Johnson was twice asked about his attempt to avoid having to look at a picture of a boy being forced to sleep on a hospital floor in a TV interview.
The first question came from the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, who asked if that incident said something about whether the Tories understood the real concerns of people living in the north of England. Johnson gave a general answer, without saying anything specific about his earlier interview with ITV’s Joe Pike. (See 1.36pm.) Johnson said:
I’m very proud of what we’re doing to rebuild Leeds general infirmary and it’s one of the hospitals we will rebuild from the beginning, it’ll be a fantastic project.
Then ITV’s Paul Brand tried again. He said:
One of your biggest challenges in this election is to persuade people that you really do care, that you really are trustworthy. And yet today when you’re shown that picture of the four-year-old boy on the floor of an A&E department you take the phone away and put it in your pocket, what does that say about how much you really care?
Johnson said he had already addressed this. He went on:
We are not only investing in children’s services in Leeds but we’re also rebuilding the whole Leeds infirmary from top to bottom. And we can do that because we’re now putting the biggest ever investment into the NHS. What I don’t want to see is a fantastic programme that is going to unite and level up our country being blocked again.
In the original interview, when Pike did eventually get Johnson to look at the picture of four-year-old Jack Williment-Barr sleeping on a hospital floor, Johnson said:
It’s a terrible, terrible photo. And I apologise obviously to the families and all those who have terrible experiences in the NHS.
But what we are doing is supporting the NHS, and on the whole I think patients in the NHS have a much, much better experience than this poor kid has had.
That’s why we’re making huge investments into the NHS, and we can only do it if we get parliament going, if we unblock the current deadlock, and we move forward.
Boris Johnson doing a Q&A at Fergusons Transport in the town of Washington, west of Sunderland. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images
9.58am EST 09:58
Treatment of boy forced to sleep on hospital floor 'a disgrace', says Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn is speaking at a rally in Bristol.
He is holding up the Daily Mirror splash, which features the story about four-year-old Jack Williment-Barr having to sleep on a hospital floor. He says the Tories have had nine years to invest properly in the NHS.
[Boris Johnson has] had nine years to properly fund the NHS. A child being treated on the floor is a disgrace to our society.
It’s a child with pneumonia on the floor of a hospital in modern Britain. This is a disgrace. They need to invest in our public services.
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Tomorrow's front page: Desperate #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/euESgRQseX pic.twitter.com/vmt6MX5hUv
He also says Labour would not allow the NHS to be sold off to the Americans. He says the US wants to enter the British healthcare market. But healthcare stopped being a market when the NHS was set up by Labour in the 1940s, he says.
Jeremy Corbyn addressing a rally in Bristol. Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters
Johnson says he is considering abolishing TV licence
This is what Boris Johnson said about considering scrapping the TV licence. He was responding to a question about what he would not abolish all TV licences.
At this stage we are not planning to get rid of all TV licences, though I am certainly looking at it.
What I will say is that – I’m under pressure not to extemporise policy on the hoof. But you have to ask yourself whether that kind of approach to funding a media organisation still make sense in the long term, given the way other organisations manage to fund themselves. That’s all I will say.
I think the system of funding out of what is effectively a general tax – everybody has a TV – bears reflection, let me put it that way. How long can you justify a system whereby everybody who has a TV has to pay to fund a particular set of TV and radio channels? That is the question.
Abolishing the TV licence would have huge implications for the BBC, which relies on the TV licence for its funding.
Johnson said that he did not want to make up policy on the hoof, but it did sound as if he was deliberating floating this as an idea – knowing that it would get picked up enthusiastically by the media (journalists are particularly interested in stories about how media organisations get their money – because he is also facing a lot of negative coverage over his attempt to avoid having to confront a picture of a boy being forced to sleep on a hospital floor in a TV interview. (See 1.36pm.) He did get tough questions about this at the Q&A too.
I will post a full summary soon.
Boris Johnson said he is ‘looking at’ scrapping the BBC licence fee.
Responding to a question about why he would not abolish all TV licences, Boris Johnson said: ‘At this stage we are not planning to get rid of all TV licences, though I am certainly looking at it.
‘I think the system of funding out of what is effectively a general tax – everybody has a TV – bears reflection, let me put it that way. How long can you justify a system whereby everybody who has a TV has to pay to fund a particular set of TV and radio channels? That is the question.’
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Mathworks' mission is to research and develop model programs and self-sustaining learning communities that engage K-12 students from all backgrounds in doing mathematics at a high level. Our interconnected programs are driving improvements in math education, setting new standards of achievement for all students. The pillars of Mathworks are:
Summer Math Programs for middle school and high school students
Teacher Professional Development for K-12 math teachers
Curriculum Research & Development for middle school mathematics
▮ Guest Lectures
The Junior Summer Math Camp (JSMC) and Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC) offers several opportunities for guest speakers to give exciting math talks. We are always looking for inspiring role models who can encourage students in the math and sciences. If you are interested in giving a guest lecture, please contact us. The JSMC and HSMC are held June through July each summer.
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▮ Mentoring Students
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China Narrows The Scope Of A Trade Deal | Fed Chair Powell Speaks
Oct 7, 2019 | US Stocks Review
European markets wavered while US stock futures fell this morning, as investors refocused on US-China trade tensions and digested fresh weak economic data in Europe.
Overseas, on an otherwise quiet day for economic data, the Stoxx Europe 600 reversed earlier losses to trade higher, after data had shown that German industrial orders had continued their decline, dropping by 0.6% in August.
Meanwhile, more closely influencing US markets, came a report from Bloomberg which announced that Chinese officials were no longer interested in a broad-based trade pact with the United States.
The reports had discussed China’s pursue of an agreement that removes any demands for China to tackle industrial reforms or discuss issues of government subsidies for state-supported enterprises.
The sudden re-focusing, so close to the start of high-level meetings, which are set to begin on Thursday in Washington, dented prospects of a near-term deal and could suggest China increasingly stronger hand owing to Donald Trump's ongoing impeachment probe.
Recent trade uncertainty had also blunted the impact of Friday’s solid US jobs report, which headlined unemployment falling to its lowest level since December 1969, a steady number but one that maintained Wall Street's hope that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates when it meets at the end of October.
An afternoon rally handed the S&P 500 its biggest one-day gain in nearly two months, with the benchmark having ended the session +1.35% higher, in a broad-based rally that lifted all sectors.
Ahead, in today’s economic calendar is light, however, Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, is expected to make an appearance at the premiere of KUED film "Marriner Eccles: Father of the Modern Federal Reserve" in Salt Lake City at 1pm EST.
China & Trade: China Narrows Scope for Trade Deal With US Ahead of Talks. (Bloomberg)
Chinese officials are signaling they’re increasingly reluctant to agree to a broad trade deal pursued by President Donald Trump, ahead of negotiations this week that have raised hopes of a potential truce.
01:00PM - ★★★ - Fed Chair Powell Speaks
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Homicide Watch
Cops and Crime
Jeff Edelstein
LA Parker
Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) celebrates his goal with defenseman John Klingberg (3) in the third period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. Dallas won 4-2.
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Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) acknowledges the crowd after the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. Dallas won 4-2.
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates with center Matt Duchene (95) after Duchene's goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas.
Dallas Stars fan Zac Martinez walks towards Cotton Bowl as the Texas Star ferris wheel rises in the distance before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas.
Dallas Stars fans ride carnival rides in the midway outside the Cotton Bowl before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas.
Stars rally past Predators in Texas-sized Winter Classic
By Mike Ashmore For The Trentonian
DALLAS — The 29th outdoor game in the history of the National Hockey League very well may have been the most entertaining one yet.
The host Dallas Stars used four unanswered goals to defeat the Nashville Predators, 4-2, in front of the second-largest crowd in league history (85,630) at the Cotton Bowl at Wednesday afternoon’s Winter Classic.
But, it wasn’t so much the hockey game — and it certainly was a good one that featured a little bit of everything — that most people were talking about. With the fairgrounds setting that the venue provided, a carnival-like atmosphere that featured in-game pig racing, a farm-theme and many other elements that screamed “Texas” was the perfect showcase of hockey in the south, a concept that many never thought could work, no less for it to one day be showcased in the game’s grandest regular season setting of the outdoors.
“People questioned it, but we never did, which is why we brought the game here,” said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. “So much has been done for hockey by the Stars organization over the years — whether it’s building rinks or youth programs — and I’m delighted to say hockey is alive and well in Dallas…the only complaints we’ve been getting here is that it’s too crowded, and in this business, you’ll take that.”
Conditions were perfect, with the official temperature at start time of 54.9 degrees Fahrenheit providing a comfortable setting for the overwhelming contingent of Stars fans in attendance, as well as ice conditions that created for one of the better outdoor contests in recent memory.
Those in attendance watched a fast-paced start that featured the first game misconduct in Winter Classic history, the second penalty shot in the history of the event and two Predators goals — potted by Matt Duchene and Dante Fabbro — that gave the visitors an early 2-0 lead through one period of play.
Corey Perry’s ugly, but seemingly unintentional check to the head of Nashville defenseman Ryan Ellis just 2:44 into the game seemed to set the tone for an intense, physical game that eventually turned in the Stars favor after the Predators were gradually getting worn down with only having five blueliners left.
“It’s difficult,” said Predators head coach Peter Laviolette of Ellis going down. “He’s one of the guys who plays 26 minutes on the back end, and is such an important part of our team…you lose a piece like that, it’s difficult.”
Former Islander Blake Comeau’s goal with 1:08 remaining in the second period gave Dallas momentum heading into the third, where they used tallies by Mattias Janmark, Alexander Radulov and Andrej Sekera to earn their second consecutive comeback victory.
It was, on seemingly every possible level, the perfect day for the Stars.
“Let’s look at it with two sets of eyes,” said Dallas interim head coach Rick Bowness. “From a coaching perspective, getting rewarded after battling back…we battled back, we survived those early penalties and the guys kept believing that we could win and doing what was necessary to get us back in the game.
"From the other side, the fan’s perspective, that was a great hockey game. If I was out there watching that game or watching this on television, I’d say that was an awesome game. The whole thing was awesome…the excitement and the electricity in the rink, that was special.”
2021 WINTER CLASSIC HEADS TO MINNESOTA
Commissioner Bettman confirmed long-standing rumors that next year’s game would be hosted by the Minnesota Wild, with the Minnesota Twins home stadium, Target Field, set to be the venue.
What remains unclear, however, is just who the Wild’s opponent will be, with options like Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche and defending Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues all reportedly having been up for discussion.
“Let the speculation begin,” Bettman said. “We’re focused on a few teams, and we’re under no immediate pressure to make a decision. My guess is it’s something we’ll do in the next few months, but we have plenty of really good candidates for this game.”
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Protest over temple demolition stalls traffic
JAMMU: The traffic on the Tawi bridge was blocked for nearly two hours on Tuesday as followers of Guru Ravidas took out a protest march.
Members of the Guru Ravi Dass Sabha protest in Jammu on Tuesday. Tribune photo
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Jammu, August 13
The traffic on the Tawi bridge was blocked for nearly two hours on Tuesday as followers of Guru Ravidas took out a protest march.
Amid reports that a temple dedicated to Guru Ravidas at Tughlakabad in New Delhi was demolished on the directions of the Supreme Court, a large number of followers of Guru Ravidas gathered at the Bikram Chowk.
They started a protest march around 11.45 am from Press Club, Jammu. When they reached the Bikram Chowk, the traffic movement was held up. The blockade resulted in long queues of vehicles on both sides of the highway, causing inconvenience to commuters in hot and humid weather.
The protesters demanded that the Centre as well as Delhi Government should act swiftly and announce reconstruction of the temple at the earliest.
Later, senior police officers intervened to defuse the tension and restore traffic. They assured protesters that their demands would be put forward to the higher authorities.
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Your Guide to the Pacific Coast Road Trip
Road Trips Tips & Tricks
Melissa Popp is a contributing writer at TripSavvy, with experience in RVing, camping, and road tripping.
Stuart Webb, RV Travel Contributing Writer
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This is definitely a tip to tip type of road trip. You can either start in Seattle and finish in San Diego or go in reverse, only dependent on your preference. There are several different routes you can take but the bulk of your journey will exist on some legendary roads such as US Route 101, known as the 101 and different portions of the Pacific Coast Highway such as Highway 1 in California. In our case, let’s start South in San Diego and make our way north up into Seattle to finish out the journey.
First Stop: San Diego
Where to Stay in San Diego: Campland on the Bay
There are several great RV parks around and in San Diego but one of the best all-around parks is Campland on the Bay. There are several full utility sites and even “supersites,” which are private and come with several upgraded amenities such as a full-size washer and dryer and private whirlpool spa. Regardless of if you’re staying in a super site or not there plenty of features and amenities at Campland on the Bay including a dog park, game room, fitness center, laundry and a marina available for use. A well rounded RV park to kick off or end your adventure.
What to Do in San Diego
San Diego features many kid friendly parks and activities such as Sea World, Legoland, and the famous San Diego Zoo. If you want to explore the city’s views and scenery try Balboa Park, Torrey Pines State Reserve or La Jolla Cove. Whether you want to hike around the coast, catch a ballgame or get some fabulous food, San Diego has it.
Pit Stop: Los Angeles for some classic tourism.
Second Stop: Big Sur, CA
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Where to Stay in Big Sur: Big Sur Campground & Cabins
Big Sur Campground is only a few miles from the magnificent coastline that makes Big Sur so alluring. The RV grounds are nestled right in a California Redwood Forest and sites come with electrical and water utility hookups with a dump station located within the park. The campground also comes with bathhouses, laundry facilities, a camp store, playground and more.
What to Do in Big Sur
Big Sur is all about taking in some majestic views. You can drive along the Pacific Coast Highway for some of these views but if you want to explore nearby parks you have your options of Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer State Park, and Burns State Park. You can also try venturing down to the actual coast to spot marine life such as elephant seals and whales. If the weather is a bad venture into nearby Monterey for the Monterey Aquarium.
Third Stop: San Francisco
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Where to Stay in San Francisco: San Francisco RV Resort
San Francisco RV Resort is technically found in Pacifica but it’s only a short distance to travel into the heart of San Francisco. This park is all about some great scenery as it is located right on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean for some great sunsets, wildlife viewing, and even surfing. The park itself comes with 150 great full utility hookup sites to go along with the views. Other amenities and features at San Francisco RV Resort include restrooms and showers, picnic areas, playground, laundry facilities, a clubhouse and more.
What to Do in San Francisco
Near to the RV park, you’ll find several attractions such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Half Moon Bay and Alcatraz and more. If you want to journey into the heart of San Francisco you’ll have plenty of options of things to do such as Fisherman’s Wharf, the Exploratorium and the zigging and zagging of Lombard St. If you’re a little overwhelmed with choices, you can try taking a guided city tour on foot, in a mini cooper and several other ways. Remember to take a minute just to relax by the Bay.
Pit Stop: Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
Fourth Stop: Crescent City, CA
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Where to Stay in Crescent City: Redwoods RV Resort
Redwoods RV Resorts is one of the best RV parks in all California due not only to its amenities and features but also to an approximation of the gorgeous California Redwoods of Northern California. As for those amenities and features, Redwoods RV Resort is full of updated features all over including their full-service sites, bathroom, and laundry facilities. You also have a brand new playground, pet washing area and dog park and campground games such as horseshoes.
What to Do in Crescent City
You won’t be in Crescent City so much as you will be in the surrounding forests of the Redwood National and State Park. Journey through this incredible land by foot or vehicle to get a glimpse at some of the largest living organisms on Earth. Popular spots in Redwood National and State Park include Howland Hill Road, Crescent Beach Overlook, and the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. If you plan on staying a while you can also venture into Klamath National Forest.
Fifth Stop: Port Orford, Ore.
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Where to Stay in Port Orford: Port Orford RV Village
Port Orford is a sleepy southern Oregon town known for its artistry where the mountains and forests meet up with the vast Pacific Ocean. Your best place to stay is at the eponymous Port Orford RV Village. This lovely RV park offers full utility hookups along with cable TV and wireless internet access right at your campsite. You also get washrooms and showers, laundry facilities, a rec room with exercise and kitchen equipment, horseshoes, basketball and more.
What to Do in Port Orford
The number one destination should be the Cape Blanco Lighthouse, just make your way over to the beautiful Cape Blanco State Park for some great hiking and sightseeing and of course to take a view of the lighthouse itself. The Port Orford area is full of several great parks like Humbug Mountain State Park and Port Orford Heads State Park. The area is also known for being quite artistic to make sure to check out some of the great art scenes at the Hawthorne Gallery and other local art hot spots.
Pit Stop: Portland, Oregon to help keep things weird.
Sixth Stop: Cannon Beach, Ore.
Where to Stay in Cannon Beach: Cannon Beach RV Resort
What better way to explore the United States than to be near some of the most famous spots of Lewis and Clark’s western expedition like Cannon Beach. Cannon Beach RV Resort will be a good place to rest and recharge for the final stops of your adventure with their gorgeous park situated right on the beach. 100 paved full hookup sites give you the basics along with Cannon Beach’s complimentary cable and wireless internet. Cannon Beach RV Resort also houses laundry and bath facilities, indoor pool and spa, game room, gift shop, camp store and more.
What to Do in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach is all about the coastline and its significance. Your first stop should be at Ecola State Park to explore the beaches all the way up to Seaside Oregon. You can set your sights Tillamook Head, the exact spot where remarked that the view was, “The grandest and most pleasing prospects which my eyes ever surveyed.” Other great areas of Cannon Beach to explore can be found at Haystack Rock, Hug Point State Park, and Oswald West State Park. If you’re looking for something different, try gazing at the artwork at Icefire Glassworks or sampling some spirits at the Cannon Beach Distillery.
Seventh Stop: The Seattle Area
Where to Stay in the Seattle Area: Elwha Dam RV Park in Port Angeles or Mounthaven Resort in Ashford
The last (or first) stop on your Pacific coast road trip takes you through the Seattle area and the surrounding bounty of outdoors hot spots. We’ve provided you with two choices for RV parks. Elwha Dam RV Park lies west of Seattle and if the perfect spot to start on exploring one of the most biodiverse regions in the world at Olympic National Park. Mounthaven Resort is found east of Seattle and is a great starting spot if you want to focus on Mount Rainier National Park. Both RV parks are packed with great features and amenities for your Seattle adventures.
Then there is Seattle, Washington itself, a great destination for outdoor and traveling minds. There is plenty to do in Seattle. Favorite attractions include the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Museum of Flight, and the amazing Chihuly Garden and Glass. If you’d rather just hang out why not grab a cup of coffee and relax on the Puget Sound.
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Any time of year is fantastic for Southern California though there will be more haphazard weather conditions the longer you head north up the coast. June and July are great months to take on this trip though you can go in late spring or early fall if you want to avoid some crowds.
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Filipino mayor killed during raid
Reynaldo Parojinog
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Reynaldo Parojinog was the third mayor to be killed in President Rodrigo Duterte's crackdown on the narcotics trade.
Police from the SWAT team walk past a resident during an anti-drugs operation in Mandaluyong, metro Manila in the Philippines on November 12, 2016. (TRT World and Agencies)
A mayor from southern Philippines was killed during a pre-dawn raid at his home on Mindanao island, police said on Sunday.
Reynaldo Parojinog was the third mayor to be killed in the government's bloody narcotics crackdown.
The mayor was on President Rodrigo Duterte's list of top drug suspects.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte points to a a list of personalities he alleges are involved with the drug trade in Manila, Philippines on December 19, 2016. (Reuters Archive)
Parojinog, the mayor of Ozamiz city, was killed along with his wife, his brother and nine others in what police described as a dawn raid on his home.
"Police were serving a search warrant when the security guards of the mayor fired at them, so our policemen retaliated," regional spokesman Superintendent Lemuel Gonda said.
However Jeffrey Ocang, an aide to the Parojinogs who are an influential political clan, denied there had been any exchange of gunfire and said the mayor's camp did not fire a shot.
Police said none of their officers were hurt apart from one who sustained a minor injury from an explosion.
Following the raid police arrested Parojinog's daughter, the city's vice-mayor, and said she would face charges.
Duterte's promise
Duterte won the presidency last year after promising to kill tens of thousands of criminals to prevent the Philippines from becoming a narco-state.
Since he took office, police have reportedly killed nearly 3,200 people in the drug war.
More than 2,000 other people have been killed in drug-related crimes, according to police data.
Rights groups say many of those victims have been killed by vigilante death squads linked to the government, and that Duterte may be overseeing a crime against humanity.
"Drug list"
In a speech last year, Duterte said Parojinog was among mayors involved in the illegal drug trade.
Two other mayors Duterte mentioned in his so-called "drug list" were killed last year.
In November, Rolando Espinosa, the mayor of Albuera town, was killed inside his cell during a night-time raid in a provincial jail.
Police claimed Espinosa shot at them first despite being in custody.
Duterte defended the officers involved in that raid and ordered their reinstatement, but critics said the decision would worsen the nation's "culture of impunity".
In October, Samsudin Dimaukom, the mayor of the southern town of Saudi Ampatuan, was killed in a shootout at a police checkpoint on suspicion he and his security personnel were transporting illegal drugs, authorities said.
Source: TRTWorld and agencies
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Pressure mounts on Malta PM to resign over journalist's murder
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Caruana Galizia, a campaigning journalist who investigated corruption, was blown up by a car bomb on October 16, 2017. Her family demanded that Muscat resign, after his right hand man Keith Schembri was set free overnight.
Protesters hold pictures of Daphne Caruana Galizia during a demonstration to demand justice over the journalist's murder, outside the Office of the Prime Minister at Auberge de Castle, in Valletta, Malta, on November 29, 2019. (Reuters)
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat came under increasing pressure to resign on Friday as protesters cried foul over the latest twist in the case of slain investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
The escalating murder investigation has rocked the tiny Mediterranean island and reached the highest rungs of the country's politics, with two ministers and Muscat's chief of staff Keith Schembri stepping down from their posts this week.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Valletta after Muscat refused to give immunity to the main suspect in the 201 7 murder, tycoon Yorgen Fenech, to disclose what he knows about the case.
Fenech has identified Schembri as the mastermind behind Caruana Galizia's 2017 car bomb killing, according to sources.
Schembri was arrested on Tuesday, but his release on Thursday sparked accusations of a cover-up.
PM plans to resign?
Caruana Galizia's family accused the prime minister of protecting his long-time chief of staff, demanding he hand power over to a deputy who didn't have a conflict of interest.
"We share Malta's shock and anger at the release of Keith Schembri," the family said in a statement.
"At least two witnesses and multiple pieces of physical evidence implicate Schembri in the assassination of our wife and mother."
They accused Muscat of playing "judge, jury, and executioner in an assassination investigation that so far implicates three of his closest colleagues."
The Times of Malta said Muscat told associates on Friday that he plans to resign imminently, though AFP was not able to immediately confirm the report.
Muscat, who has vowed to resign if links were found between himself and the murder, said Friday he would remain in power, telling reporters he wanted "this case to be closed under my watch".
'Disgraceful'
Muscat said Friday he had recused himself from the decision on whether to grant immunity to Fenech.
The prime minister later said he had reported Fenech to the police for attempted blackmail, saying the mogul had threatened to implicate him in the affair if he was not given a pardon.
Protesters in Valletta on Friday night chanted "Mafia" and "murderers".
"The killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia was a terrorist mafia act carried out by our state," said activist Manuel Delia .
He added that Schembri could have been kept in custody over corruption, money laundering and obstruction of justice.
Protester Marylou Gafa called Muscat's refusal to give Fenech immunity "disgraceful".
"He could have never decided in favour of a pardon that would have sent his closest collaborator to jail," she told AFP.
Fenech, a tycoon whose business interests span the energy and tourism sectors, was arrested on his yacht last week after an alleged middleman in the murder, taxi driver Melvin Theuma, was offered a pardon to identify those involved.
That arrest was followed swiftly by the resignation of Schembri and tourism minister Konrad Mizzi, while economy minister Chris Cardona said he was "suspending himself".
Caruana Galizia, a popular journalist and blogger described as a "one-woman WikiLeaks", exposed cronyism and sleaze within the country's political and business elite.
Before she was killed, she had alleged that Schembri and Mizzi had been involved in corruption. She had named Cardona in a separate case.
Leaked emails revealed in court appeared to show both Schembri and Mizzi stood to receive payments from a Dub ai company called 17 Black, owned by Fenech.
The Caruana Galizia family said Schembri and Fenech have the same doctor, who reportedly served as an intermediary, passing secret notes between them.
'Fear for my life'
A Maltese court on Friday heard a request by Fenech for the chief investigator in the case, Keith Arnaud, to be removed, amid allegations he also had close ties to Schembri and the prime minister. A decision was expected Monday.
"I fear for my life. I'm ready to go all the way for justice to prevail and the truth to come out," Fenech said to journalists after he was released on bail.
Fenech's lawyer told the court there was proof of ties between Schembri and Theuma, including a photo of the pair "hugging" in the prime minister's office. Schembri's release was "scary" and suggested Arnaud was not impartial, the lawyer said.
"This is happening in the EU, right now. Where is the voice of the European Commission or other EU leaders?" Robert Barrington, former head of Transparency International in the UK, said on Twitter.
The European Parliament is planning to send a mission to Malta, a parliament source told AFP.
Protester James Vella, a medical student, said this was not what he voted for.
"We were promised a clean way of doing politics and one based on meritocracy but instead we got a government that, decision after another, killed our democracy," he said.
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Two “under the radar” projects that threaten the Arctic
October 17, 2019 by Dawnell Smith
Two projects – the Ambler road and the Willow oil and gas extraction proposals – would dramatically diminish the health of Arctic communities, wildlife, and natural places. The public comment periods for both projects’ draft environmental impact statements end Oct. 29.
Now is the time to act to stop the degradation of Alaska’s Arctic.
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Though geographically distinct, both proposals would disrupt caribou migrations, destroy wildlife habitat, pollute waterways and land, degrade and reduce access to traditional foods, and diminish the health of Arctic communities already suffering the impacts of climate change.
The Ambler road proposal would construct a 200-plus-mile state-funded gravel driveway west from the Dalton Highway to the Ambler mining district for the benefit of a Canadian mining company. ConocoPhillips’ Willow proposal would put massive oil and gas infrastructure across the western Arctic Slope and within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, including areas designated for protection because of their ecological importance to animals and people. The Bureau of Land Management is rushing to permit both projects at the same time.
Ambler’s private gravel road to ruin
Aside from being a budget black hole, the proposed driveway to the Ambler Mining District would cross 2,900 streams and 11 major rivers, threatening the water systems of the southern Brooks Range and the salmon, whitefish, and sheefish in the Kobuk River watershed. The gravel road would also disturb the migration of the Western Arctic Caribou Herd—one of the longest land migrations on earth—and cross 20 miles of Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Kobuk River Wild & Scenic River.
A 2018 map of the proposed Ambler road.
The Western Arctic Caribou Herd Working Group and a dozen communities and organizations from the region have adopted resolutions opposing the road because of its impact on wildlife and traditional hunting grounds.
The road would bypass all villages in the area, making the State of Alaska’s arguments that it will lead to cheaper cost of living to communities incredibly suspect.
Speak out now by adding your name to a letter opposing the Ambler road or learning more about how and where to make comments.
Here are some specific concerns worth mentioning in your comments:
The road would lead to negative health impacts to Alaska communities in the region, the overwhelming majority of which formally oppose the road.
The road threatens fish and the Western Arctic Caribou Herd, a vital source of food and a foundation for the region’s culture.
It would open the door to mining copper with a high risk for acid rock drainage, polluting waterways.
It would industrialize public lands in a National Preserve and Wild & Scenic river.
It would create a financial boondoggle for the State with no guarantee of the cost being paid back by the mining company benefiting from it.
It would contribute to climate impacts in the Arctic and beyond.
It would be built primarily with gravel that contains asbestos, which would lead to health impacts to lands, waters, animals, and people across the region.
Willow – Bulldozing the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area
The massive ConocoPhillips Willow proposal would put permanent oil and gas infrastructure into the Teshekpuk Lake and the Colville River Special Areas of the Western Arctic. These places are protected as Special Areas in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska because of their importance to wildlife like fish, caribou and a plethora of birds that migrate from six continents.
Photo by Dave Shaw.
The project would involve five drill sites, a central processing facility, an operations center pad, nearly 40 miles of gravel roads, over 900 miles of annual ice roads during construction with continued ice roads during operations, plus one to two airstrips, up to 337 miles of pipelines, and twos gravel mines located on both sides of a river confluence important to fishing and hunting.
The enormous project, if allowed to happen as proposed, would drive further expansion and continued deterioration of the ecological and public health of the region through diminishing air and water quality, and the destruction and disruption of important food sources, like the Teshekpuk Lake Caribou herd, which provides sustenance for at least five villages on the North Slope.
Learn more about how and where to make comments, and about what concerns would be worth highlighting when you speak up for these places. Here’s a quick look at some of the concerns:
The public comment period is too short for people to participate in because of BLM’s decision to pile on project proposal documents and comment periods for multiple projects, including the Ambler road, AKLNG gas line and Coastal Plain Leasing Final EIS.
BLM has made it hard for those who are out hunting and preparing for winter to give voice to their concerns.
Willow is a massive proposal with enormous impact to food access, human health, wildlife, waterways, lands, and climate that have not been addressed in the draft EIS.
Willow would put huge pressure on special areas in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and beyond, including the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area, and the draft EIS fails to look at the cumulative industrial projects impacting these areas.
BLM’s draft EIS for Willow provides no meaningful alternatives to the ConocoPhillips proposal, defying legal requirements.
BLM does not adequately acknowledge the health impacts that Nuiqsut residents and stakeholders have voiced concerns about.
The project would threaten the 60,000 caribou that calve in the Teshekpuk Lake area and that feed five villages on the North Slope.
The project would involve construction of a massive offshore gravel island, threatening polar bears and other marine mammals. The island would also significantly impact whaling for the community of Nuiqsut.
Speak up now to protect these amazing Arctic places!
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[netCDF #XPO-276613]: compiling f90 and including netcdf
Subject: [netCDF #XPO-276613]: compiling f90 and including netcdf
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:04:08 -0600
What is the output of
nm /usr/local/lib/libmpi.dylib | grep mpi_sendrecv
give you?
> There's a lot there,
> /usr/local/lib/libmpi.0.dylib /usr/local/lib/libmpi_cxx.0.dylib
> /usr/local/lib/libmpi_f77.0.dylib /usr/local/lib/libmpi_f90.a
> /usr/local/lib/libmpi.dylib /usr/local/lib/libmpi_cxx.dylib
> /usr/local/lib/libmpi_f77.dylib /usr/local/lib/libmpi_f90.la
> /usr/local/lib/libmpi.la /usr/local/lib/libmpi_cxx.la
> /usr/local/lib/libmpi_f77.la
> I tried adding -lmpi_f90 into the path but with no success.
> Any advice?
> Francis
> On 2011-07-28, at 3:38 PM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> > This is an error with the mpi lib. Do these symbols show up in your libmpi
> > in /usr/local/lib? I don't know the full name of libmpi on your system, but
> > you could do the following:
> > nm /usr/local/lib/libmpi(.dylib .a .la - not sure what it looks like) |
> > grep mpi_sendrecv
> > What does that give you?
> > Sean
> >> I copied the files over and got a bunch of error messages because it
> >> cannot find my mpif.h even thought it's in /usr/local/include, that is
> >> indicated in the path.
> >> Undefined symbols:
> >> "_mpi_sendrecv_", referenced from:
> >> ___fourier_MOD_ffty in fourier.o
> >> ___fourier_MOD_iffty in fourier.o
> >> "_mpi_bcast_", referenced from:
> >> _params_ in params.o
> >> "_mpi_comm_size_", referenced from:
> >> _MAIN__ in rsw_nl_forced.o
> >> "_mpi_allreduce_", referenced from:
> >> _rk4_time_step_ in rk4.o
> >> "_mpi_finalize_", referenced from:
> >> "_mpi_barrier_", referenced from:
> >> _save_ncdata_double_ in save_fields.o
> >> _save_ncdata_ in save_fields.o
> >> _checkpoint_ in save_fields.o
> >> _save_mean_state_ in save_fields.o
> >> _save_fields_ in save_fields.o
> >> _init_mean_ in init_u.o
> >> _init_u_ in init_u.o
> >> "_mpi_init_", referenced from:
> >> "_mpi_gather_", referenced from:
> >> "_mpi_comm_rank_", referenced from:
> >> "_mpi_reduce_", referenced from:
> >> ld: symbol(s) not found
> >> collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
> >> make: *** [rsw] Error 1
> >> On 2011-07-28, at 3:07 PM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>> You can give it a try, although I am not sure why they didn't get
> >>> installed in the first place. The output from `make check` shows that the
> >>> tests passed just fine with the libnetcdff lib, so you should be in good
> >>> shape to copy them to /usr/local/lib.
> >>> Let me know how that goes,
> >>> Sean
> >>>> Yes. Should I just copy them over manually?
> >>>>
> >>>> Francis
> >>>> On 2011-07-28, at 3:01 PM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>>>> Interesting. What libnetcdf* files do you have in /usr/local/lib? Do
> >>>>> you see libnetcdff within your netcdf build directory
> >>>>> (<build-dir>/fortran/.libs/)?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Hello,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I decided to do the make install and it seemed to work.
> >>>>>> The serial code still works. So I haven't lost that.
> >>>>>> My make file has the line that you suggested. However, when I try and
> >>>>>> make all I get that each file compiles ok (better than before) but it
> >>>>>> cannot find -lnetcdff. Indeed, it's not in my /usr/local/lib.
> >>>>>> ld: library not found for -lnetcdff
> >>>>>> collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
> >>>>>> make: *** [rsw] Error 1
> >>>>>> When I configured netcdfi I told it to use a fortran compiler and it
> >>>>>> seems to know that. Any ideas why it didn't build the library?
> >>>>>> Francis
> >>>>>> On 2011-07-28, at 2:19 PM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>>>>>> Greetings Francis,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I looked through your logs and everything looks ok. You could always
> >>>>>>> do a `make clean` and start from the beginning, but this time set the
> >>>>>>> --prefix=/where/ever/you/want when running netcdf config to install
> >>>>>>> the libs in a different directory. Just be sure to update
> >>>>>>> NETCDF = -L/usr/local/lib -lnetcdff -lnetcdf -L/sw/lib -lcurl
> >>>>>>> to point to the custom install directory rather than /usr/local/lib.
> >>>>>>> Let me know how it goes,
> >>>>>>> Sean
> >>>>>>>> Hello Sean,
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I am a bit hesitate to make install the netcdf for fear that it
> >>>>>>>> won't work serially anymore. I thought I could compile some netcdf
> >>>>>>>> code using these libraries but 1) I'm not sure where they are and 2)
> >>>>>>>> because I'm using fftw3 that is in /usr/local/lib, there's the old
> >>>>>>>> netcdf that is also there and I'm not sure how to tell it to use one
> >>>>>>>> or the other.
> >>>>>>>> Any advice?
> >>>>>>>> Francis
> >>>>>>>> On 2011-07-27, at 2:41 PM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>>>>>>>> Francis,
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Try re-running config, but add lt_cv_ld_force_load=no like this:
> >>>>>>>>> lt_cv_ld_force_load=no ./configure <whatever options you added>
> >>>>>>>>> To log make and make check, do the following:
> >>>>>>>>> make >& make.out&
> >>>>>>>>> Then, to watch things progress, you can do:
> >>>>>>>>> tail -f make.out
> >>>>>>>>> You can do the exact same thing for make check (just be sure to
> >>>>>>>>> rename make.out to make_check.out or something like that).
> >>>>>>>>> Make sure to do a `make clean` before trying the above steps.
> >>>>>>>>> Cheers!
> >>>>>>>>> Sean
> >>>>>>>>>> Hello Sean,
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Here is a copy of my config.log. I don't see where the make and
> >>>>>>>>>> make check were stored. If you tell me I'll send them.
> >>>>>>>>>> Otherwise, I'll redo the make and make check and send you the
> >>>>>>>>>> output.
> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
> >>>>>>>>>> Francis
> >>>>>>>>>> On 2011-07-27, at 1:15 PM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>> Francis,
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Would you mind sending me the configure, make, and make check
> >>>>>>>>>>> logs from your desktop build?
> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks!
> >>>>>>>>>>> Sean
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hello Sean,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for the advice. I'm testing this out on a MacPro and
> >>>>>>>>>>>> MacBook Pro.
> >>>>>>>>>>>> On my laptop it compiles fine, thanks! The nc-config didn't
> >>>>>>>>>>>> say that but now I know better.
> >>>>>>>>>>>> On my desktop it no longer complains about not finding
> >>>>>>>>>>>> netcdf.mod (that's progress) but now it doesn't find netcdff.
> >>>>>>>>>>>> When I look in usr/local/lib I see netcdf and netcdf_c++ but no
> >>>>>>>>>>>> netcdff. Maybe I needed to do something to include it when I
> >>>>>>>>>>>> built netcdf 4.1.1?
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Cheers,
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Francis
> >>>>>>>>>>>> On 2011-07-27, at 11:48 AM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Greetings Francis!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> You seem to be missing the netcdf fortran library (-lnetcdff)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> in your NETCDF variable. It should be something like:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> NETCDF = -L/usr/local/lib -lnetcdff -lnetcdf -L/sw/lib -lcurl
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> If you need to see what lib flags you should use, check out the
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> program nc-config:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> nc-config --flibs
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> There are all kinds of goodies that can be found using
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> nc-config...check out
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> nc-config --help
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> for more info.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Please let me know if adding -lnetcdff works for you.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Cheers!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Sean
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Since my first email I've made some progress, but I'm still
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> having some difficulty.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Since last I wrote I have figured out that netcdf does seem to
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> be installed correctly because I can run some f90 programs
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> that call netcdf. At least in serial.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> For my serial problem my makefile looks like
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FC = /sw/bin/gfortran
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FFLAGS = -g -O2 -I/usr/local/include
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> MATH = -lm
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> NETCDF = -L/usr/local/lib -lnetcdf -L/sw/lib -lcurl
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FFT = -L/usr/local/lib -lfftw3
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> all:rsw
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> %.o: %.f90
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> $(FC) $(FFLAGS) -c $<
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> rsw: $(OBJ)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> $(FC) $(FFLAGS) -o rsw_nl.out $(OBJ) $(MATH) $(FFT) $(NETCDF)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> My MPI version is very similar and looks like this,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FC = /usr/local/bin/mpif90
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> MPI = -L/usr/local/lib -lmpi
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> $(FC) $(FFLAGS) $(NETCDF) -c $<
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> $(FC) $(FFLAGS) -o rsw_nl.out $(OBJ) $(MATH) $(FFT) $(MPI)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> $(NETCDF)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Unfortunately in this case it cannot find netcdf.mod
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> /usr/local/bin/mpif90 -g -O2 -I/usr/local/include
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> -L/usr/local/lib -lnetcdf -L/sw/lib -lcurl -c save_fields.f90
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> save_fields.f90:6.12:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> USE netcdf
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Fatal Error: Wrong module version '0' (expected '6') for file
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 'netcdf.mod' opened at (1)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> make: *** [save_fields.o] Error 1
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> even though there is a local copy of it in the directory,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Do you have any ideas why I can use netcdf in serial but not
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> in parallel? I've tried restructuring my makefile but to no
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> avail.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Francis
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On 2011-07-20, at 10:54 AM, Unidata netCDF Support wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Francis Poulin,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your Ticket has been received, and a Unidata staff member
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> will review it and reply accordingly. Listed below are
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> details of this new Ticket. Please make sure the Ticket ID
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> remains in the Subject: line on all correspondence related to
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> this Ticket.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Ticket ID: XPO-276613
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: compiling f90 and including netcdf
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Department: Support netCDF
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Priority: Normal
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Status: Open
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The NetCDF libraries are developed at the Unidata Program
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Center/UCAR,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> in Boulder, Colorado; we are funded primarily by the U.S.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> National
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An Instagram star from Iran who has undergone a plastic surgery earlier, to look like the zombie version of Angelina Jolie, has been arrested on the charges of blasphemy.
Profanity, including the instigation of violence, are the charges that have been put of her. Sahar Tabar happens to be a well-known face on Instagram. Her pictures went viral in 2017, as she shocked everyone with her face. After going through various processes and plastic surgery, she wanted to appear like a famous actress. This eventually stunned everyone. She was even told that she looked like Tim Burton’s corpse bride rather than being as graceful as the Hollywood celebrities.
Her very recent pictures and photos were being granted as the consequences of tremendous make up, visual effects, editing, and bold photoshops. So earlier, she did deny for several times that she didn’t have any intention or interest to look like Angelina Jolie or the corpse bride though she has been noticed of excessive makeup and plenty of Photoshop on earlier days as well.
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Many of the users were already suspicious regarding her looks and pictures. It has also been known that she doctored the photos only with the intention of “amusing” her own self. To quote her, “Now I can see that I have something in common with [Angelina Jolie], but I amuse myself, and to look like someone is not my goal.”
The 22-year-old lady was arrested after the police got complains about her from the public itself.
According to the reports, “She faces charges including blasphemy, inciting violence, gaining income through inappropriate means and encouraging youths to corruption.” She has been engaged in cultural crimes, including the moral eruption of the youths.
Meanwhile, Instagram is the only social site allowed in Iran, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, all being banned.
Mohar Bhattacharjee
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History in HD
Office phone number: +1 215 280 3746
5.30 PM2.30 PM11.30 AM
11.30 AM, 2.30 PM, 5.30 PM
We had a most enjoyable tour with Rob who was very knowledgeable of the subject matter and enthusiast to tell all he knew about the circumstances surrounding the founding fathers. Would highly recommend this tour to others with an interest in early Philadelphia history.
Joseph C., - 30 Nov 2019
As I was the only one on the tour, I essentially had a private tour! I enjoyed the one-on-one interaction with Nina (my guide) and Lawrence (the docent at Christ Church). Nina was knowledgeable about the stops on the tour and passionate about Philadelphia in general.
Herman H., - 24 Nov 2019
Amanda J., - 18 Oct 2019
Forget watching History Channel documentaries, why not see the landmarks that shaped America in real life on this Philadelphia tour? From the building where the US Constitution was signed to George Washington's house, and a church where America's founding fathers once sat, this tour even includes a craft beer to help you digest all the history.
Explore a history-drenched neighbourhood and view some of the iconic sights of Philadelphia with a local guide
Get a whistle-stop private tour of all the major Philadelphia sights, as well as a couple of hidden gems, too!
Absorb the rich historical significance of landmarks like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, Betsy Ross House and more
Visit local businesses and watering holes such as a local coffee house and a local brewpub, where we treat you to a locally brewed ale or another drink of your choice
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, admission to various historic buildings, a beer or beverage at the final stop.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for your guide.
Behind the Religious Liberty Statue at the southeast corner of 5th and Market streets; 101 South Independence Mall East
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Starting time: 11.30 AM, 2.30 PM, 5.30 PM
A pub in the heart of Old City
Visit those unmissable Philly sights on this historical Philadelphia tour that ditches the guidebooks and gives you a dose of history from a local perspective. After all, this is the history that shaped the people of this city, so why not learn about it from them?
Start your Philadelphia tour behind the Religious Liberty Statue just outside the National Museum of American Jewish History, where you’ll meet your guide and begin your Best. Day. Ever.
From here, we’ll take you back to the time of our nation’s founding, weaving your way through Independence National Park. Your guide will share knowledge of the most significant sites of the park, such as Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall, among other sites that were instrumental in establishing many of the country’s first institutions and ideologies.
Continue this Philadelphia city tour to a spot where (on weekdays only) we can grab a view of Maxfield Parrish's ‘Dream Garden’ mosaic mural and a possible excursion into Washington Square for stories of Philadelphia founder William Penn.
We then pass the Liberty Bell, where you'll hear about why this iconic symbol has become so famous all around the world. Just next door, you’ll enter the President’s House site, home to George Washington and John Adams during Philly’s tenure as our nation’s capital. You’ll stroll up through the grand stretch of Independence Mall, home to Independence Visitor Center, the National Constitution Center, the Bourse, and the U.S. Mint.
After passing by the gravesite of the city’s most renowned inventor, Ben Franklin, you’ll enter the charming back alleys of Old City with its unique art galleries, trendy cafés, and fascinating industrial architecture and where you’ll have the chance to grab a quick snack or a drink and relax with your guide — the perfect opportunity to ask any pressing questions you may have about things to do in the neighborhood after the tour.
Continue to be immersed in history as you venture past the Betsy Ross House and then down Elfreth’s Alley, the street famous for being the oldest continuously occupied residential street in the country.
Next, you may be treated to a visit inside Christ Church, where you'll hear stories of our founding fathers, sit where they sat, and learn about the birth of the Episcopal Church in America.
As this Philadelphia tour winds down, your guide will take you to their favorite local bar or restaurant. You'll get a craft beer (or soft drink if you wish) included in the price of the tour, and we'll say cheers to the beautiful city of Philadelphia!
Dress standard: A good pair of comfortable walking shoes is advisable. Make sure to check the weather report for rain!
Your Trip: This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Additional Information: This tour does not go inside Christ Church on the 5:30 pm departure. We will view it from the outside.
Closure of sites: Some churches may not be open to us on a Sunday. The Fisher Library hosts students final exams twice a year. We have restricted access (late April to early May and late November to early December) during finals.
Email address: info@philadelphiaurbanadventures.com
Joseph C. from travelled on 30 Nov 2019
Herman H. from travelled on 24 Nov 2019
Amanda J. from travelled on 18 Oct 2019
Ms. Kathleen S. from USA travelled on 05 Jul 2019
Our guide Lori was terrific, knowledgeable, entertaining and a good communicator. She did a wonderful job.
Mr. Glenna Q. from USA travelled on 27 Jun 2019
Adam did an amazing job and we enjoyed his vast knowledge and ability to “read the crowd” to keep our teenagers interested.
Mr. Christie R. from USA travelled on 03 Jun 2019
Mike was our guide and he was excellent. He was interesting, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His passion and love for his city of Philadelphia made it a most enjoyable tour.
Ms. Laura O. from USA travelled on 02 Oct 2018
Our guide was super knowledgeable! He was helpful and personable and we got all our questions answered. He didn't make us feel rushed and was respectful to everyone around us while we were on the tour. Excellent service!
Ms. erin p. from Canada travelled on 02 Jul 2018
Nina was fantastic!
Mrs. Heather H. from USA travelled on 18 Jul 2017
Ariel was awesome. My husband is not typically a fan of tours of this nature but Ariel was fantastic. We were super pleased with our experience.
Ms. Lauren S. from USA travelled on 13 Jul 2017
Ben was the best! I'd done a tour of Philly several years ago, but this one was a lot more memorable. I loved all the places throughout the route that we popped into.
Mr. Mayuri J. from USA travelled on 26 Jun 2017
The anecdotes shared by our tour guide Kenny were very interesting.. Despite the pouring rain during the tour, his energy was high and he kept it interesting. Recommendations to see sites afterwards turned out awesome..!
Mrs. Susan G. from USA travelled on 22 Mar 2017
Phil was a wonderful guide!!
Mr. Anna S. from Australia travelled on 17 Mar 2017
I had spoken to Ariel by phone regarding our tour...she couldn't have been nicer, or more helpful. Our tour guide, Josh, was knowledgeable and very friendly. I am very happy with whole experience.
Ms. Susana B. from USA travelled on 10 Mar 2017
Ben was knowledgeable , friendly and just great!
Mr. Rodney M. from Canada travelled on 09 Dec 2016
Great tour. Thanks
Ms. Wendy M. from USA travelled on 24 Oct 2016
Our tour guide Nina was born and raised in Philadelphia and her knowledge and enthusiasm was unsurpassed! We had a great time and enjoyed every minute!
Mr. Don Z. from USA travelled on 23 Oct 2016
Was just amazing our guide was awesome....highly recommend!!
Mr. Richard Y. from United Kingdom travelled on 29 Aug 2016
Maryanne was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide,very good tour
Mr. Michael H. from USA travelled on 21 Jun 2016
Wonderful tour, wish it was a little longer. I recommend you go early in your trip to identify places you want to explore in depth.
Mr. Kathryn N. from USA travelled on 19 May 2016
We had a great time with Rob during our Philly History Tour. He pointed out so many interesting things and was patient with us when we were a few minutes getting there (oops!). It was so awesome to wrap up the tour at the brewery and talking with Rob more. We'd recommend it to anyone! Had a blast!
Mrs. Denise D. from USA travelled on 10 May 2016
The History in HD walking tour was fantastic. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. His enthusiasm and passion for history and Old City Philadelphia were an added bonus, making the tour that much more interesting and fun. I enjoyed the tour very much and highly recommend it.
Ms. tara r. from USA travelled on 03 May 2016
Our guide was great!
Mr. Jan Michael B. from USA travelled on 21 Mar 2016
Josh was wonderful , full of knowledge and understanding what we wanted to see and experience and what we will be enjoying for the next two days in Philly. Highly recc his services and ability to offer a great experience of history and architecture and direction.
Ms. Lynn K. from USA travelled on 12 Mar 2016
WE LOVED ROB! He was amazing. Answered all our questions. He was the sweetest.
Ms. Jeana B. from USA travelled on 02 Sep 2015
Awesome time!
Mrs. Diane H. from USA travelled on 19 Jun 2015
We were very pleased with Josh and his enthusiasm for Philadelphia! It was a nice small group, and we received a great overview of the city. I would highly recommend this tour!
Mr. Dave S. from USA travelled on 27 Apr 2015
We did the Historic District tour with Josh S. He was fun and knowledgeable. It was a great experience and we'd do it again. We will definitely look for Urban Adventures opportunities in the future. .
Ms. Aimee A. from USA travelled on 02 Apr 2015
I apologize but I forgot our tour guide's name! I was on the Sunday, 3/29 history tour at 2:30pm - our guide (the woman who lived in Russia for awhile) was great!
Ms. Marie F. from travelled on 01 Apr 2015
Josh Silver was a wonderful guide to the historic district. His knowledge of the city's history was matched by his enthusiasm and apparent enjoyment in sharing what he knew with us. Although the day was cold and windy, we had a great time, thanks to his skill.
Mr. David F. from USA travelled on 09 May 2014
Being the only two on the walking tour, it was great to have the exclusive use of the guide. He made sure we got into Christ Church before it closed. Listened to our expectations and what we were interested in and patterned the tour to that. Glad we did some of the historic things BEFORE the afternoon tour as they were not available after the tour. Suggested some great places for dinner.
Mrs. Margery W. from USA travelled on 06 Mar 2014
We took the tour on Sunday, March 2nd; our guide was Nina and she was excellent, very enthusiastic, interesting, knowledgeable and fun!!
Mrs. Anna F. from USA travelled on 16 Nov 2013
Chris was a great tour guide. This was our second tour, we brought our parents to enjoy the same tour we had a few months ago and enjoyed so much! It is a fabulous way to see Philly on foot and really get an indepth look and appreciation of the history in this amazing city.
Mrs. Pat L. from United Kingdom travelled on 28 Oct 2013
Friends over from England visiting Philadelphia area, took them on the history tour of Philly.
Great time.
Tour guide Josh was very imformative and very friendly.
Great day and happy to recommend. Pat & Pete.
Mrs. Pamela K. from USA travelled on 14 Oct 2013
Marianne was an awesome guide. It was a rainy windy day and the government was shut down, yet she was still able to give us a great tour of old city and all the historical sites. Very enjoyable. She is energetic and fun and I would definitely do another tour with her.
Mr. Robert K. from USA travelled on 08 Aug 2013
My girlfriend and I had a great time on the History in HD tour of Philly. Our tour guide Nina was very knowledgeable about the city and was very enthusiastic and upbeat throughout the tour. It would have been nice to go into a few more places rather than stopping in front of them but other than that I have no complaints. I've lived in Philly all of my life but I learned some things that even I didn't know. Overall I would certainly recommend taking a tour with urban adventures and I plan to do so again in the future.
Ms. Cindy B. from USA travelled on 31 Jul 2013
Our tour guide, NINA, was awesome!! She was very knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information with the group! I've been telling everyone how great the tour was and all my friends can't wait to go!! Nina made our tour exceptional!!
Ms. Alyssa G. from USA travelled on 11 Jul 2013
Our tour guide was OUTSTANDING. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about Philadelphia. It was the perfect tour for out-of-towners as well as for people who live in Philly but haven't had the historical experience yet! The ending at Triumph was such a great bonus! Absolutely amazing.
Ms. Jackie L. from USA travelled on 03 Jul 2013
Our guide, Andy, was very personable and informative. The tour included a great mix of historic sites and was neither too rushed nor too slow. Ending at the Triumph Brewery for a pint made it pretty much a perfect summer outing. I will definitely return to try the other tours!!
Ms. Erin M. from USA travelled on 02 Jul 2013
Our guide was truly superb. He went out of his way to tailor the tour to us and our interests. He also was exceptionally knowable about Philadelphia and it's history, as well as other subjects. We both enjoyed the tour and the guide. Such a fabulous way to see Philadelphia!
Mrs. Amanda V. from USA travelled on 16 Jun 2013
Everyone had a blast!
Ms. Catie B. from travelled on 01 May 2013
Jeremy was an awesome guide. We had such an amazing time! We would recommend your tours to anyone!
Mr. Bill P. from USA travelled on 25 Apr 2013
Josh was extremely personable & made every effort to get to us the group members by name. He was also open to our questions & encouraged our asking them.
Mrs. Beverly Q. from USA travelled on 12 Mar 2013
Such a great tour. Kenny was a fantastic guide. Please let him know the Mechanics restaurant he dropped us off at was perfect---could not have asked for a better recommendation. Thanks, we'll definitely take another tour next time! Bev and Tony
Mr. David P. from USA travelled on 31 Dec 2012
I grew up in Philly, but have since moved to Colorado where I met my lady. She joined me for Christmas and I figured a guided tour would be more beneficial than me simply pointing out historical sites. Our guide, Bob, was great. He took us around to the usual places and to some off the path places that I didn't even know of. He often gave us the choice of going inside or not as some places charged. He was also very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy Philadelphia's history. A few times, Bob asked landmark guides/representatives questions, which made us learn even more. I don't know if Bob already knew the answers or if he was just as interested as us. Either way, it was an enjoyable walk and Bob made us feel like he was simply showing his friends around and sharing his knowledge.
Mrs. Marian P. from USA travelled on 28 Nov 2012
We had an incredible afternoon on the historic tour! Chris was fabulous...intelligent, witty, informative and relevant. We will request him as we plan other tours with Urban Adventures!
Mr. robert K. from travelled on 21 Nov 2012
Chris not only knows his history, but he presents in a most engaging way, with enthusiasm and joy in his voice. We will be back!
Mrs. CATHERINE M. from United Kingdom travelled on 14 Aug 2012
Our guide for our tour of Historic Philadelphia, Chris, was excellent. Very detailed knowledge but presented in a really easy going way, so it wasn't like being at a lecture. Chris had a great enthusiasm for his city and it was a real pleasure for us to tour his city with him.
Mr. Joseph L. from USA travelled on 19 Jul 2012
Jason, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and personable. Our tour group was small and it was nice to be able to get to know my fellow travelers. Our pace was relaxed and we took plenty of breaks in the shade and in air conditioned buildings. I really appreciated this because it was such a hot July day! Some highlights were the giant "Dream Garden" mosaic in the Curtis Building and the Triumph Brewery, where our tour concluded. There, Urban Adventures treated us all to the first round! Overall, I was very satisfied with the tour - it was affordable, I learned a lot, and my friends and I enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. In fact, I am already making reservations for my next tour with Urban Adventures.
Ms. Laurel K. from USA travelled on 06 Jul 2012
Nina was a great guide in a city she obviously loves!
Ms. Cathy D. from USA travelled on 15 Jun 2012
Nina was great. We saw things we would've never seen without her direction and knowledge.
Ms. Sally N. from USA travelled on 14 Jun 2012
The tour was great, Jeremy did a superb job of creating a truly unique experience and a very enjoyable afternoon. I think that Urban Adventures does a top notch job, would not hesitate to book another tour and to recommend to others
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At what age did you start playing video games?
By Scottypops, August 3, 2018 in General Gaming
Alyxx 406
Fat Gamer Rat
Don't remember but probably around the same age as Dylan. 3-4 years old.
o-o 28
I probably started playing with ~10 years old.
Edited October 22, 2018 by o-o
MegaphoneStallone 30
I remember being in the back of my parents car in 1996, playing some Mario game on Gameboy (original) and really struggling with the underwater level.
It wouldn't have been my first time. But it's my earliest memory of gaming.
xXInfectedXx 67
If I recall, my very first video game that I played and purchased was Minecraft. I was 12 years of age (2012) and played the video game until my late teen years (14-15). Ever since then, I've been an addict gamer and it's one of my favourite hobbies.
Shortie861 18
I remember I was around 3 - 4 years old when I first started gaming. It was my Dad who got me into gaming one day. I remember seeing my Dad playing a game and became interested and allowed me to play for a little and I became hooked. It was after that we got a Sega Master System and I became hooked on gaming and now I game daily on many games and love it. I couldn't be without gaming now at all and find it gets me through a lot, especially my tough times.
Hydro Flame 2
Not that long actually. I really got into them back around 2008. The first console I owned was an N64 with Super Mario, and I played that game so much because it was the only game I had at the time. My parents just couldn't afford video game consoles, so when I finally got another game, which was Pokemon Stadium, I was overjoyed because I now had two games! I have since been lucky after getting married and finally have the opportunity to play them, although I still have a long wish list of ones I have yet to play. Sadly, I no longer have an N64, but that thing was basically my childhood.
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I would have been about 2-3 years old or possibly even earlier than that. I used to play a lot of duck hunt and Mario on the original Nintendo.
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The Drought Dog Program - Rural Community Outreach
In 2006 the Rescue coordinator of the Anatolian Shepherd club went to Mildura as part of a visit to country areas to search out Anatolian shepherds. She soon found out the grim situation for a dog surrendered or found as a stray. Only one in five dogs was reclaimed and nearly all the rest were killed. The cats fared even worse.
There is no animal shelter for hundreds of kilometres. So if an elderly lady has to move out of her home and can’t take her dog with her, unless family or a friend take the dog, the pound is the only other choice. And at that time that meant death.
Victorian Dog Rescue were invited to become involved, and together they began to bring dogs down to Mildura for rehoming. This was the beginning of the Drought Dogs Program.
Mildura is more than 500 kms from Melbourne and no commercial dog transporters have it on regular route. The DDP paid petrol and accommodation money for fellow dog lovers to drive there and back . They also found a willing local person to go in to the pound to help assess the dog’s suitability for rehoming.
Now the program has been going full strength for many years. The original volunteers and foster carers who assisted Victorian Dog Rescue formed two local groups: Sunraysia Animal Rehoming Group and Rural Rescue. We were delighted by this as our view is that it is the local community that in the end have to care for the dogs in their area.
Unfortunately there are so many dogs and cats, that rescue groups, more than 30 of them, are still involved in rescuing dogs from Mildura Pound and surrounding areas. It is with much relief, after years of coordinating death row runs every week from Mildura pound, we can step back and let these newer groups continue this work. Through our contacts in Mildura we continue to take older dogs, dogs with specific problems and cats and kittens when we can.
The values of our group were forged in these early heartbreaking years when sometimes we could only save four of 30 or so dogs. And to see how something that we began has grown and changed the lives of so many animals has shown us yet again that in every area there are compassionate people that can change the value given to these deathrow dogs and cats. Unfortunately it can be one step forward and two steps back, and now the Shelter Manager Gary Pretty who gave us so much assistance in those early years has resigned as of 2014, we wait, with concern, to see if the negativity of some involved in the animal welfare area will once again surface. We hope never again to hear of kittens and dogs shot at Mildura Pound as they were some years ago.
We find it quite inspirational that people so far apart can work together to save innocent dogs’ lives with absolutely no benefit to themselves, apart from the satisfaction that they have given a second chance to a dog that would otherwise be killed.
The DDP program has in the last few years worked with other country pounds and we are very grateful for the positive response and assistance we are receiving both from the pounds and locals in the community. To continue our outreach work, we have run desexing and cat pound subsidy programs in many of the rural communities in which we work.
We continue to believe that change can happen. We have made it happen. We will continue to do so.
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Moss Landing Whale Watching
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Get a once-in-a-lifetime thrill in a kayak just North of Monterey
Here’s one of those stars-aligning-just-right adventures you’ll never forget. In summer, when conditions are calm, experienced paddlers can take guided kayak tours into the open ocean off tiny Moss Landing, putting them smack-dab in the middle of the whale-watching action. Waters here, roughly 18 miles/29 kilometres north of Monterey, teem with wildlife. Climb into your kayak, paddle out, and watch the show, with humpbacks spouting, fluking, and even breaching all around.
Even if you don’t have paddling experience you can easily enjoy the show. Guided boat cruises also head out from the marina, where you can often see another marine mammal nosing about the docks—California sea otters. Whale-watching expeditions head out year-round.
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Global Ministries and The Upper Room announce restructure of Buenos Aires regional office
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Where the Cold Wind Blows
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2010 by Armin
Industry / Destinations Tags / #color variations#data-driven#flexible identity#sans serif
Right at the very top of Europe where, if you were to go further North, you would eventually find yourself at the South of the world, lies the Nordkyn peninsula. Home to two municipalities — Gamvik and Lebesby — in the county of Finnmark, Norway. Nordkyn is cold. Arctic cold. It is also scenic. Dreamy scenic. Perfect for a Coen brothers movie. The two municipalities have come together to promote tourism to the peninsula and worked with Oslo-based Neue Design Studio to create an identity that, literally, reflects the nature of this destination: Visit Nordkyn.
The visual identity is based on two main ingredients; our newly developed payoff, “Where nature rules,” and weather statistics from the�Norwegian Meteorological Institute. A feed of weather statistics affects the logo to change when the direction of the wind or the temperature changes. On the website, the logo updates every five minutes. We developed a logo generator where Visit Nordkyn can download their logo to the exact weather conditions of that particular moment. Nordkyn is truly a place where nature rules, even over the visual identity.
Neue Project Description
Structure of the changing icon. Notice the “Calm” state at bottom left.
Colors cover a range of temperature from -25°C (-13°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Animation showing the logo changing direction and colors.
Sample iterations of the logo. Click image for bigger view.
It may be just be the Candy Store Color Overdose Effect that has me hypnotized, but I really like this identity. It’s avant-garde and chillingly simple in a way that can only be pulled off convincingly by a Nordic design firm and client. That may sound like a weird categorization of work, but design coming out of this region has these really amazing qualities. The icon itself is deceivingly simple, with a single point that stretches in the direction the wind blows, giving it the appearance of extensive flexibility that, when paired with the muted rainbow of colors, makes it feel infinitely mutable. The typography goes almost unnoticed but provides just enough personality to make the logo feel scientific and official.
This is not Miami, Rome, Fiji, or any other city that needs a watered down identity to appeal to the masses. The Nordkyn peninsula is probably not for everybody and I doubt that the tourism effort is meant to attract the Disneyland tourists so I have no problem with this identity being awkward and even uninviting in the sense that we consider destination identities should be inviting. It helps establish the mystique and peculiarity of the place.
Lastly, for those who will want to point this out: Yes, it does feel reminiscent of Stefan Sagmeister’s flexible identity for Casa da Música in Portugal. And, no, this doesn’t look like a rip-off.
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Clenbuterol and Meat Contamination
Ask The Scientists, Education, Science, Spirit of Sport / August 11, 2016 January 3, 2020
Originally released April 2011
The use of clenbuterol as a growth promoting substance in animal husbandry (beef, pork, lamb or poultry) in Mexico, China, and Guatemala has led to numerous positive anti-doping tests over the past decade. With many of these cases resulting in no fault violations because athletes unknowingly consumed meat contaminated with clenbuterol in or from these high-risk countries, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has established new rules effective June 1, 2019 to ensure that clenbuterol meat contamination cases are resolved in a way that’s most fair to the athlete.
Keep reading to learn more about clenbuterol and how meat contamination cases are now being managed under the current rules:
What is clenbuterol and meat contamination?
Clenbuterol is an anabolic agent sometimes used for performance-enhancement by athletes to increase lean muscle mass and reduce body fat. In some countries, clenbuterol has also been used to promote muscle mass and meat yield, including cattle, lamb, poultry, and swine. Such use is illegal in the U.S. and in Europe, but reports have shown that it does occur in other countries, including China, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Clenbuterol administration to animals destined for food production can result in, under specific conditions, a positive sample from an athlete. WADA has issued specific warnings about this problem in China and Mexico. Unfortunately, anti-doping authorities have no control over agricultural and food safety practices in these countries, and inadvertent ingestion remains an ongoing issue for athletes.
Is clenbuterol prohibited in sport?
Clenbuterol is prohibited under the category of Anabolic Agents on the WADA Prohibited List because it promotes muscle growth through anabolic properties.
Clenbuterol is not legally distributed in the U.S. and is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human or veterinary use. Athletes should also be aware and use extreme caution knowing that clenbuterol may still be prescribed clinically by physicians in some countries as a bronchodilator beta-2 agonist medication.
How are clenbuterol and meat contamination cases handled under anti-doping rules?
WADA has concluded through scientific research that an athlete can test positive for clenbuterol at low levels after consuming contaminated meat, leading the organization to review international results management rules around clenbuterol positives.
Effective June 1, 2019, a new amendment was introduced by WADA stating that low levels of clenbuterol (urine concentrations < 5 ng/mL) present in an athlete’s sample can be reported by a WADA-accredited laboratory as an atypical finding and investigated as a potential meat contamination case.
This will ensure that valid meat contamination cases are dealt with fairly and may prevent athletes from receiving an Anti-Doping Rule Violation and/or sanction and having their competition results disqualified as a result of eating contaminated meat. In such instances, and with proper documentation and supporting evidence, the circumstances will be reviewed to determine if a non-doping explanation exists for the athlete’s positive test.
If clenbuterol is detected at or above 5 ng/mL, the standard results management process will be followed.
How can athletes reduce their risk of consuming contaminated meat?
USADA urges athletes to use the utmost care and caution if eating meat while traveling abroad, and to be aware of the potential for contamination. To USADA’s knowledge, due to strict regulatory and meat certification practices, a clenbuterol positive athlete sample has never been reported after consumption of meat produced in the U.S.
To reduce your risk of unintentionally ingesting clenbuterol through contaminated meat:
Choose foods from a reputable meat source (e.g., athlete village, hotel, etc.).
Inquire where meat products are sourced from at hotels and restaurants (imported meats from the United States, Europe, New Zealand, or Australia have tighter regulations and higher quality standards).
Avoid eating liver or liver-derived products.
Avoid eating unusual or exotic meat products.
Request documentation demonstrating food safety and quality standards of the meat source.
If meat consumption is unavoidable, what information should athletes collect?
If meat consumption is unavoidable, you should only consume meat products from an athlete village, your hotel, or other reputable restaurants (not street vendors or untraceable locations), and ensure the following information is obtained and recorded (on paper or as a photograph on your phone):
Dates of travel
Dates eaten at various establishments
Name and address of establishment
Menu (physical menu or picture of menu)
Food diary, including type and estimated portion size of meat (photo of assembled plate showing foods consumed is also helpful)
Receipt of purchase, ideally itemized, to show specifically what food was ordered
By collecting and presenting these documents, in the event of a low-level clenbuterol positive drug test, you may be able to support the evidence of an atypical finding. It is strongly recommended to abide by these recommendations to protect yourself from unintentional positive drug tests and to trace sources of contamination where exposure was unintentional. Remember that you are ultimately responsible for what goes in your body and will be held accountable accordingly.
USADA will continue to keep the sport community aware of new developments regarding this issue as they develop.
Even when a treatment is prescribed, athletes should use GlobalDRO.com to check on the anti-doping status of any procedure or medication and determine if they need an approved Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). For questions about specific products, substances, and methods, you can also contact USADA’s Drug Reference Line at drugreference@usada.org or call (719) 785-2000, option 2.
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After Polish teens die in escape room fire, we ask: How safe are they?
Laura Jazmin Tolliver, GateHouse Florida
Imagine being locked in a room. There’s only one way out. You’re given a mission and the countdown begins. No, you’re not being terrorized by the sadistic, vigilante Jigsaw from the movie Saw. And it’s not a movie plot. It’s an escape room. The question: Can you use the few clues given to you to make it out in time?
Escape rooms are soaring in popularity, and they are more than 70 in Florida alone.
These entertainment rooms offer movie-quality suspense experiences — especially when up against a team in an identical room. However, for a group of 15-year-old girls in Poland, a birthday trip to an escape room ended in twisted reality after they were trapped in a fire. Investigators believe a faulty heating system caused the incident.
“Public safety should be the top priority of every escape room. Each escape room should be regulated by building codes and fire departments,” said Jody Aramini, owner of Legends of Xscape in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Safety should be essential but that’s not always the case. Ariana Grande, for example, took a tumble in an escape room. Note to all, please don’t run in any escape room.
Despite safety concerns some may have, people continue visiting these “brain teasers in a box.” If they are so addictive, how can patrons protect themselves while there?
Are escape rooms safe?
Players should be certain escape rooms are maintaining safety while providing authentic experiences by doing the following:
1. Find a room with a watchful attendant
2. Make sure there’s a clear communication plan
3. Always locate safety equipment on site
4. Check for a visible exit button inside the room. Players should always have an exit.
5. Use props safely. Do not use a screwdriver on any electrical outlets.
6. Double check that you’re able to communicate with the room operator
7. Don’t participate while intoxicated
8. Wear appropriate clothes. Ladies, leave the heels at home.
The mental game
With more than 5,000 escape rooms worldwide and more being built everyday, there’s no denying their magnetic draw.
Multiplayer cooperative games have been popular for ages. They “capture our attention in a different way than competitive games do. The cooperation with others can give us a sensation of belonging that speaks to our basic psychological needs, and not many other experiences are able to provide that,” said Dr. Jens Foell, Associate in Research at Florida State University.
And then there’s the emotional connection. Have you ever watched a movie where a couple makes it out of a terrible situation alive and then they fall in Hollywood-love? Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Surviving an escape room can be a bonding experience that may even land you a second date.
Finding your way out of an escape room can “deepen social bonds as a group of people overcome a thrilling challenge together, sharing states of arousal, challenge, success, and relief,” according to Florida State University Psychology Professor, Dr. Paul Conway.
So what do escape room players have to say about what makes them come back for more every time? From avid players to nervous newbies, there’s equal interest in the idea of unplugging from reality and enjoying an alternate world.
In a world where everything digital reigns, “escape rooms are so popular because they are one of the few things in our culture where people put aside their cellphones for a while and actually spend time engaging with one another for a common goal,” said Josh Brickey, owner of Escape Plan Columbia in Lexington, South Carolina.
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Unlocks at level 15 or with the Mega Maps Pack
Created by Съмрьть (all)
Went public on 6/27/2016
Average rating: 3.9772 / 5
576 territories, 119 bonuses, 0 distribution modes
All countries of former Yugoslavia in one place
BROTHERHOOD AND UNITY
Review by Nathan on 6/30/2016.
There are some great maps of Yugoslavia or its constituent republics out there. While some may be more aesthetically pleasing, this is an outstanding map that ranks right up there with any of them in terms of gameplay.
Like most political maps, this lacks the chokepoints that terrain features provide. This is more than made up for by the non-standard shapes of the territories, the varied bonus sizes and the hefty superbonuses. It's not so much about blocking the enemy, it's about what you allow him to take.
Review by ✯ ⧼ PrikaatinKenraali ⧽ Asser Turunen on 10/10/2016.
Nice detailing. Bonus values are kind of odd but luckily they can be changed. 4/5
Review by Thanos on 9/26/2016.
Very clean borders. Super bonus icons are a bit vacant.
Review by Petyyy on 12/24/2016.
Huge map!
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The Trent and Mersey Canal is a 93.5-mile long “narrow canal” that runs through the East Midlands, West Midlands, and north-west of England. The canal links the River Trent near Derby with the Mersey at Runcorn.
The canal runs through Stoke-on-Trent from the Harecastle Tunnel in the north of the city to Barlaston in the south of the city.
The route was designed to feed the Industrial Revolution and to enable manufacturing towns such as Stoke on Trent and the Potteries to benefit from improved means of transport. Josiah Wedgwood was one of the chief instigators of the canal. Wedgwood saw the obvious economic benefits of cheap and rapid transport and he commissioned the local engineer James Brindley to create the Trent and Mersey Canal which enabled china clay to be brought from Cornwall right to the door of his Etruria factory. It also meant that the finished pottery products could be taken away smoothly, with the minimum of breakages.
The Harecastle Tunnel at Kidsgrove is an amazing feat of engineering in the form of a tiny narrow hole through a hillside. In the first tunnel, 2880 yards long and built in 1766-77, barges had to be 'legged' through the tunnel by men lying on their backs and pushing against the roof with their feet to give the boat momentum. Thomas Telford modernised the tunnel in 1827 by building a new wider tunnel alongside it, complete with a towpath. Telford's tunnel is still used by pleasure boats, as is the whole canal.
Today the Trent & Mersey canal serves the growing industry of leisure and tourism, providing superb opportunities to explore open spaces and the countryside, either by boat or a gentle stroll or cycle along the towpath. There are lots of attractive and interesting features of the canal in Stoke-on-Trent including many heritage sites such as Middleport Pottery, an award-winning pottery visitor destination. Along the canal you will also find Westport Lake, which is Stoke-on-Trent’s largest expanse of water and consists of two lakes, and a nature reserve. It’s one of the best places in the area for bird-watching and walking. A great place to relax and watch the colourful boats pass is at the marina in Etruria which is a popular mooring place for pleasure craft, with the China Gardens pub alongside.
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Jessica's Style
By Lisa Niven-Phillips 21 August 2012
JESSICA ENNIS is not only the proud owner of an Olympic gold medal, she also has an array of Alexander McQueen dresses at her disposal. "I met Sarah Burton a couple of years ago, so I had a connection to McQueen already. Then they offered to lend me some dresses after the Olympics and sent all of these lovely things to me," she told us. "I chose the pink dress for the Omega House party as I had my hair in a little bun and I thought it went well with the dress. I loved it. I don't have a stylist but I know what I like, so I really stick to that. Everyone wants to look nice, I think - if they're in the public eye - but I don't feel pressure, I just choose the things that I know suit me."
ENNIS SPEAKS ABOUT HER FAMOUS ABS Consequently, Ennis - who has already appeared in a beauty campaign for Olay Essentials - says that if she were to star in a fashion campaign, she'd love it to be a McQueen one. "Obviously Alexander McQueen is my favourite. Otherwise I really like Victoria Beckham, I think her dresses are really stunning and they're structured, which is quite like my own style. It would be amazing to be in a campaign for a big designer! But then I do love high street brands too, like Reiss and French Connection." And Ennis has got herself another designer friend in the form of the Team GB kit designer, Stella McCartney. "She was really hands-on and keen to get input from the athletes, so I met her a couple of times," she said. "I loved the kit. Some people had their doubts, about it not having enough red, but I thought it was so nice and really stood out." SEE THE KIT IN ACTION And whilst she might not be wearing the kit any more, the gold medal isn't going anywhere. "I haven't really been without it! I've had it with me for television appearances and things like that, otherwise it has been by the side of my bed. With my other medals I just put them in a box and keep them, but my Olympics gold medal still feels really special." YOU SHOULD SEE: Ennis' exercise tips... YOU SHOULD SEE: Victoria Pendleton's favourite designer...
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Liger Beat: A Celebration of Jushin Thunder Liger’s Career (1997)
Posted by Jeremy Sexton | Dec 11, 2019 | Liger Beat
I became a wrestling fan at a very young age. My grandma would tell stories of her sitting a four-year-old me in front of the TV and turning on Sesame Street, only for me to get up and change it to wrestling. I was the big WWF fan in the house because of the characters and the colors, but my dad was a WCW guy. It never quite clicked for me in the same way, save for Sting—I freaking loved Sting—but wrestling was wrestling and I’d watch any kind I could.
My first exposure to Japanese wrestling came in the form of two wrestlers that made their way to WCW: The Great Muta and Jushin Thunder Liger. To say both made an impression is a giant understatement. The Great Muta was just so… evil. He had his karate movements that just looked like he was up to no good. He blew mist in people’s faces, nay, in Sting’s face!
How dare he! I loved to hate The Great Muta, but I loved to love Jushin Thunder Liger.
It was a series of matches with Flyin’ Brian Pillman, years before that famous September evening in a shopping mall, that hooked me on Jushin Thunder Liger. I had never seen wrestling like this. Their matches were faster, they were high flying, they were completely different from the plodding giants in New York. These guys could go. I didn’t know it at the time, but it was the birth of a workrate mark. Before Liger, my favorite wrestlers were Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior. After Liger, it was Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart.
(And always Sting. I freaking loved Sting.)
Jushin Liger was a paradigm shift in my young brain. A big, bold character that looked straight off the cast of a Saturday morning cartoon (I was born on the wrong continent to know that he, in fact, was exactly that) and a wrestler behind the mask brought excitement to the ring. Watching Jushin Liger sparked the thought, “Wait, wrestling can be this, too?”
The subject of our reflection here is a match from February 1997 against one of Liger’s greatest rivals, Shinjiro Otani. Well, I say greatest rivals, but of the 17 singles matches the two had, Liger won 14. I suppose as a rivalry it looked a bit like the last 17 years between Ohio State and that school up north.
The most surprising thing about this match is how much of a fight it feels like. These two batter each other with slaps and chops. At this point in time back here in the US, people were whacking each other with chairs left and right, but the blows in this match feel every bit as brutal.
The wrestling is messy in the best kind of way, especially in segments where they each mash their opponent into the corner, grappling for control. Had I seen this match in 1997, I wouldn’t have appreciated how realistic that is. Now, having watched an untold number of MMA fights that result in this exact same clinch grappling along the cage, it serves to heighten the reality.
This is not the kind of wrestling I would expect from a junior heavyweight title match. It’s stiffer and more brutal. There’s barely any flying maneuvers. The pace is pretty slow for the first two-thirds. It’s 30 years later and here I am again, watching Jushin Liger and having my preconceptions challenged.
As the match nears the closing stretch, the pace picks up, but the brutality remains. Liger slaps Otani in the face over and over and over. Otani is determined to finally win the big one against the legend, but an early celebration after mistaking a two count for a three causes a loss in focus and Liger puts him away with a Shotei.
Another one in the win column for Liger and another classic in the history of one of the most influential wrestlers in my lifetime. It’s hard to watch this match and not see the seed of the Bryan Danielson/Nigel McGuinness matches and the styles of too many workers to name. Not only influential to them, but to those of us in front of our televisions, Jushin Thunder Liger set the bar. Here’s to an incredible career.
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Weighing What The T Should Do
Benjamin SwaseyTwitter
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The MBTA's budgetary woes are well-known. And thousands of riders have turned out at public meetings to voice concerns with the T's proposals to deal with those budget woes.
But the MBTA's outlined proposals just seek to close the upcoming fiscal year's deficit — projected at $161 million. As Transportation Secretary Richard Davey made clear on Radio Boston Tuesday, deeper budget pain likely looms in subsequent years. There are big, structural issues at hand.
What can be done? It's a topic we've covered before, but it's clearly very important to area residents and Greater Boston at large. So, to continue helping inform the public debate, we asked a couple of transit experts to weigh in with their thoughts. Their responses are published in full below. And, of course, leave your own thoughts and ideas in the comments section.
- Yonah Freemark, author of the transportation policy blog the Transport Politic:
The MBTA finds itself in a predicament facing public transportation agencies across the country: Even as a record number of riders take advantage of the system's bus and rail lines, declining revenues and increasing operations costs are forcing the agency to consider draconian cuts in service and dramatic increases in fares.
The scenarios the MBTA has presented to the public thus far revolve around two possibilities: raising fares by 43 percent (with a 10.6 percent service cut), or reducing service by 24 percent through the elimination of dozens of bus routes (with a 35 percent fare increase). If one approach has to be chosen, it should be the first, since it would reduce ridership by only (!) around 10 percent, versus the roughly 15 percent drop in users a massive service cut would produce.
Neither solution, however, will do either riders or the general Boston public much good, as each would increase the costs and travel times associated with using transit, even as unemployment and poverty continue to strike at the heart of our community, and environmental and congestion concerns suggest that more people should take transit, not fewer.
The best solution would be an immediate injection of state funds into the agency, allowing it to continue providing the essential services that carry 1.2 million riders every day in the metropolitan region. The public must exert pressure on politicians that control the state's purse — not the MBTA, which would love not to lose any riders — to provide this aid and a long-term promise of further support.
If that fails, the MBTA must find a more equitable way to deal with its revenue shortfalls. Certainly regular fare increases, indexed to inflation, should be part of the equation, but not the huge low-income family budget-breaking proposals it currently has on offer. The MBTA Advisory Committee presented a proposal that provided for a much smaller fare increase (about 25 percent) in addition to ramped-up aid from other local bodies, like Massport and the universities.
Meanwhile, the MBTA should continue making an effort to improve efficiencies in its system by selling unproductive land to developers and combining duplicative routes, though it should not reduce service to suburban locals or heavily trafficked urban areas. It should work with cities and neighborhood groups to install transit priority signaling at intersections, introduce off-board payments, and reduce the number of bus stops, all of which would speed up buses and reduce operations costs. And it should negotiate with union representatives to reassign employees away from unproductive jobs, such as the extra conductor on the Red Line — a relic unnecessary according to international standards — and place them in work opportunities that most benefit customers.
- Joseph Giglio, Northeastern U. College of Business Administration professor:
A major question a transportation finance strategy must address is whether each mode — like highways or transit — should be self-supporting, or if cross-subsidies are a better way to achieve overall goals. A robust transit system can take vehicles off the road, reducing congestion and pollution. In New York, for example, two-thirds of the revenue generated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s bridges and tunnels is used to provide the transit system with much-needed operating revenue.
With effective cross-subsidies in place, integrated network management can maximize the value the total transportation network delivers to customers. It’s how successful multi-market, multi-product enterprises operate.
Let’s not forget that knowing what customers want is the first step in developing a strategy. It’s also a prerequisite for knowing how to effectively use cross-subsidies.
Finance is about more than just money. How much we have obviously determines what we can build and how well we manage existing assets, but how we raise money also affects what we do and how well we do it.
There must be a fundamental linkage between price and service quality. The same transponder used to pay tolls can be the means of paying for parking at Logan Airport or MBTA commuter rail stations. Enhanced customer convenience may well translate into additional revenue and improved operating efficiencies. The time is long past for the commonwealth to learn how to price the transportation network rather than just individual modes.
Related: More State Officials Cite Need For New Transportation Revenue Sources (SHNS)
This program aired on February 23, 2012. The audio for this program is not available.
Benjamin Swasey Twitter Digital Manager
Ben is WBUR's digital news manager.
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App helping UNCC students escape crime
Live Safe is a security app the university, along with more than 100 others in the country, offer to students. This week, campus police urged students, faculty and staff to download it.
Author: Rachel Lundberg
Published: 6:00 PM EDT April 11, 2018
Updated: 6:00 PM EDT April 11, 2018
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- We asked several students at UNC Charlotte if they knew about an app called Live Safe. The response?
"I haven't really heard of it.”
Chief Jeffrey Baker said there’s a constant push because the world of college is a revolving door. While students come and go, crime does not.
So far this year, 69 incidents, everything from rape to robbery between January and March, have been reported on campus. Chief Baker said those numbers are down compared to last year, but they still want to get the word out.
According to security company Protection 1, one in every 22 students will experience crime during their time in school.
Right now, about 40 percent of students have downloaded the Live Safe app, Chief Baker told NBC Charlotte. We asked students on campus who don't have the app if they worry about being in a situation where they needed it.
"No, because we have a lot of the blue lights around, and I feel like those would be quicker," one student said.
That answer concerned police. Even though there are about 300 blue lights scattered across campus, they don’t want anyone banking on it.
"Those are an added layer of security," Chief Baker said, but not a replacement to an app you can take with you anywhere.
Submissions from the app are helping police respond and make arrests quickly.
"We've received information through Live Safe on a number of incidents that were concerning to people," Chief Baker added.
Anyone can submit real-time tips anywhere.
"I go to the library a lot at night,” Emily Williams told NBC Charlotte. “So I walk to my car by myself a lot, and it would be nice to have that safety net."
For situations like that, the app offers a SafeWalk feature, using GPS technology that enables individuals to invite others to virtually escort and monitor their location.
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Wall Clock, Yellow, with Girl and Birds
Wall Clock, Blue, with Suspended Angel
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Music Box "Evening Song", with 18-tone Music Works
Grete Wendt designed this music box in February 1928. The famous pilot Charles Lindbergh, who in 1927 was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic, was one of Grete Wendt’s famous admirers. To mark the birth of his second child, he ordered this music box. Another one stood in the study of the filmmaker Walt Disney – alongside other collector’s items from Wendt & Kühn.
Play Audio Guten Abend ...
Music Box "Round Dance", with 18-tone Music Works
The first new flowers, soft green grass and a bright blue sky – this is how we imagine a spring day. This idyllic scene not only exists in our imagination, it has also been immortalized on the body of the Music Box “Round Dance” by painters in the music box paint shop, including some 50 flowers in pink, red and blue. And of course white Marguerites – the favorite flowers of Olly Wendt.
Play Audio Kommt ein Vogel geflogen
Music Box with Two Girls, with 18-note Musical Movement
Whether Grete Wendt was enjoying working on her flowerbeds when she had the idea for the design of this music box remains a secret. What is well known is that she loved flowers.
This is how to make gardening fun: while the cheerful gardeners are diligently tending their fl owers and beds, they are accompanied by the gentle sounds of the high-quality Swiss 18-note musical movement. The melody “Ward ein Blümlein mir geschenket” (a German folk song about the joy of the garden) fits the scene perfectly.
Play Audio Ward ein Blümlein mir geschenket
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Music Box "Christmas Tree", with 36-tone Music Works
Height 24,5 cm / 9.75 inch
Play Audio Stille Nacht
Play Audio Am Weihnachtsbaume
Music Box "Children’s Procession", with 36-tone Music Works
Height 26,5 cm / 10.5 inch
This music box with the impressive tree was designed by Grete Wendt in 1925/1926 and has remained in the collection ever since. Even the Swedish royal family owned one. In 1999, it achieved further renown when, to mark the 650th anniversary of the village, a large copy of it was erected in the center of Grünhainichen, close to our manufactory. Since that time it has delighted young and old alike.
Play Audio Alle Vögel sind schon da
Music Box "Globe", with 36-tone Music Works
Play Audio Oh du fröhliche
Play Audio Guten Abend
Music Box "Christmas Procession", with 36-tone Music Works
Music Box “Father Moon with Angels”,
Melody: “Who has the most beautiful little sheep?”(traditional German lullaby)
Nine little sheep revolve slowly around a good-natured Father Moon as he watches over them dressed as a shepherd in blue robes. The question posed by the music box’s melody, “Who has the most beautiful sheep?”, finds an easy answer in this imaginative composition. The sound of the 36-note Swiss musical movement calms you down, rocks your children to sleep and affords moments of pleasant relaxation.
The body of the music box that first appeared in the 1930 catalogue was originally decorated with a landscape. Later, as in the current edition too, it was painted with golden stars on a blue background. At the request of many Wendt & Kühn fans, the music box returned to the collection in May 2016, accompanied by the “Moon Family” group of figurines.
Play Audio Wer Hat Die Schönsten Schäfchen
Music Box "Two Dancers in the Garden", with 36-tone Music Works
Grete Wendt first came up with the design for the Music Box “Two Dancers in the Garden” in 1956, much later than most of the others, which were conceived in the 1920s and 1930s. The two dancers sway to the tune of the world-famous Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker played by the 36-tone Swiss-made music works.
Play Audio Blumenwalzer
Music Box "Angels’ Procession", with 36-tone Music Works
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Organ with 36-tone Music Works
Play Audio Ihr Kinderlein Kommet
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Denon revises its separates range, while Marantz delays its upmarket network player
By Andrew Everard 2012-06-13T16:09:47Z
Apart from the AV products launched at this week's D+M group European conference, both Denon and Marantz had news on the pure audio front.
And for all the suggestions in some quarters that affordable stereo components are going the way of the dodo, Denon had two new CD player/amplifier pairings to show us, including the entry-level DCD-520AE and PMA-520AE, yours for £180 each when they go on sale next month.
Denons old (left) and new
The new models have cleaner, less fussy styling, tidied up to match the company's DNP-720AE network streaming player, which we're told is now selling for just £250. And under the skin there's been some housekeeping, too: the new products have custom-made and specially-selected parts in the audio circuits, and greater separation between the power supplies for their various sections.
The DCD-520AE CD player (above) gains a new high-precision 32-bit/192kHz digital to analogue converter, improvements to its master clock and signal paths, and a Pure Direct mode, while the £350 DCD-720AE has the same improvements plus a 32-bit version of Denon's AL Processing sound enhancement. Its front-panel USB is now compatible with iPhones as well as iPods, as well as being usable with USB memory.
The PMA-520AE amp, delivering 70Wpc into 4ohms, gains an Advanced High Current Single Push-pull circuit design, better mechanical grounding of its transformer for vibration-suppression, and separate power supply windings for the audio and control sections.
Signal paths are kept short by the use of Denon's Signal Level Divided Construction, keeping delicate low-level signals away from potential interference from the power amp signals. New speaker terminals are also fitted.
Step up to the £350 PMA-720AE, and the same upgrades are carried through, with the main difference between this and the '520 being more power: 85W per channel is on offer.
The Denon 720AE system: network player, CD spinner and amp
Due later in the year are the upmarket DCD-2020AE SACD/CD player, which has improvements to the transport, DAC and master clock design, USB-A and USB-B digital inputs and twin transformers.
It's partnered by the PMA-2020AE amplifier, with totally independent preamp and power amp sections, twin transformers and a newly-designed UHC-MOS single push-pull power amp circuit. Delivering 160Wpc it will arrive with the player in October, and each unit will sell for £1700.
The current Marantz mainstream amps and players will continue, but will be joined next month by the SA11-S3 and PM-11S3 SACD player and amp, which we first spotted at last months' High End 2012 show in Munich.
They'll sell for £3600 each, but the bad news is that the company's high-end network music player, the £2700 NA-11S1 seen atop the stack below, has now been delayed until early next year.
The reason? The company wants to take a look at the market and make sure that when the product appears, it's fully up-to-date with current streaming trends.
The SA-11S3 player uses new 384kHz/24-bit digital-to-analogue conversion, a new dedicated SACD/CD mechanism, the SACDM-2, and Marantz HDAM-SA2 and HDAM amplifier modules in the analogue circuits. There's even a dedicated headphone amp, again driven using the HDAM-SA2 technology.
There's a USB-A port on the front panel for iOS devices or USB memory, and three digital ins – coaxial, optical and USB-B – on the rear.
The matching amp, delivering 200W per channel, uses current feedback technology for wide range audio with fast, accurate signal-handling, a fully discrete power amplifier using servo technology, and a dedicated mm/mc phono equaliser section.
And when the NA-11S1 finally does arrive, it'll be possible to drive a complete '11' system using the Marantz Control app on iPod/iPad/iPhone and the standard RC-5 remote control protocol.
We heard the SA-11S3 and PM-11S3 running into Boston Acoustics m350 speakers at a demonstration during the D+M Group's European event this week – for more on that, see my main report from the event.
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November 2, 2016 Comments (0) Current Investigations
Business Development Corporation of America (BDCA) Investment Losses
Investigation of BDCA
Have you suffered investment losses in Business Development Corporation of America (a/k/a BDCA)? If so, the securities attorneys of The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses by filing a FINRA Dispute Resolution claim against the brokerage firm that sold you the investment.
BDCA is a non-traded business development company that invests in both the debt and equity of private middle market companies.
Business Development Corporation of America, a non-traded business development company, announced on November 1 that the company has appointed an affiliate of Benefit Street Partners L.L.C. as its new external advisor, effective immediately.
The company’s Board of Directors, including all of its non-interested directors, have unanimously approved BSP as the new advisor. The transaction was also approved by BDCA stockholders at the Company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders on October 28, 2016.
The White Law Group continues to investigate the liability that brokerage firms may have for improperly selling high-risk private placements like BDCA and BDCA II.
Broker dealers that sell alternative investments are required to perform adequate due diligence on all investment recommendations to ensure that each investment recommendation that is made is suitable for the investor in light of the investor’s age, risk tolerance, net worth, financial needs, and investment experience.
However, the problem with Reg D private placements is that the high sales commissions and due diligence fees the brokers earn for selling such products sometimes can provide brokers with an enormous incentive to push the product to unsuspecting investors who do not fully understand the risks of these types of investments or to outright misrepresent the basic features of the products – usually focusing on the income potential while downplaying the risks.
Fortunately, FINRA does provide for an arbitration forum for investors to resolve such disputes and if a broker or brokerage firm makes an unsuitable investment recommendation or fails to adequately disclose the risks associated with an investment they may be found liable for investment losses in a FINRA arbitration claim.
To determine whether you may be able to recover investment losses incurred as a result of your purchase of BDCA or BDCA II, please contact The White Law Group at 1-888-637-5510 for a free consultation.
For more information on The White Law Group’s investigation see First Warning Sign for investors?
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F1 2014 Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton chases Shanghai victory
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Lewis Hamilton celebrates qualifying on pole for the 2014 Chinese Grand Prix [Picture: Mercedes-Benz]
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton bids for his 25th Formula One career victory in Shanghai on Sunday after qualifying on pole position for the 2014 Chinese Grand Prix.
The 29-year-old F1 racer from Hertfordshire will start Sunday’s race in China as favourite after claiming his 34th pole position after a challenging, wet qualifying session.
Hamilton took his third wet weather pole this season after qualifying 0.595 seconds ahead of his closest challenger, Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo.
Nico Rosberg qualified fourth fastest for Mercedes at the Shanghai International Circuit but was unable to improve his lap time during his final run in Q3.
Both Silver Arrows drivers ran wet tyres in Q1, then four sets of intermediate tyres for the rest of the qualifying session.
F1 2014 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying
Provisional qualifying result top 12:
1 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2 Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
3 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
4 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
5 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
6 Felipe Massa (Williams)
7 Valterri Bottas (Willams)
8 Nico Hulkenberg (Force India)
9 Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso)
10 Romain Grosjean (Lotus)
11 Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
12 Jenson Button (McLaren)
After claiming his eighth pole for the team, and his 34th in Formula One, which is a new record for a British driver and fourth on the all-time list, Hamilton said: “It was a tough session today, but I really enjoyed it.
“It’s definitely the most satisfying feeling to come away with pole position in these wet conditions because the track is so slippery and you need to find the grip to put the lap together.
“The car felt great and the team have done a fantastic job this weekend. Our rivals look closer in the wet conditions, so we’ll be hoping it’s a dry race to take advantage of the position we’re in.”
The 2008 F1 world champion added: “We go into the race with a little bit of an unknown because after I struggled in practice on Friday we made a lot of changes to the car and I haven’t yet had a chance to try them in the dry.
Shanghai International Circuit – the stats you need
* Race distance: 56 laps (305.066km/189.559 miles)
* Start time: 15:00 (local)/07:00 (GMT)
* Circuit length: 5.451km/3.387 miles
* 2013 winner: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari F138) 56 laps in 1hr36m26.945s (189.778km/h)
* 2013 pole: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes W04) 1m 34.484s (207.692km/h)
* Lap record: Michael Schumacher (Ferrari F2004) 1m32.238s (212.749km/h)
“It felt pretty good in the wet, though, so I’m hopeful that we can convert our pole position into a strong race performance tomorrow.”
Hamilton’s price of winning the Chinese Grand Prix has been shortened ever so slightly from 8/11 to 1/2 with bookiesWilliam Hill after his fine qualifying performance in China.
“Lewis looks unbeatable at the moment and the 1/2 could well have vanished by the time the race starts such is the flood of money that we expect for him to win,” said William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly.
Rosberg will start fourth on the grid behind Hamilton and the Red Bull duo of Ricciardo and reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel.
Lewis Hamilton on his way to pole position in qualifying for the 2014 Chinese Grand Prix [Picture: Mercedes-Benz]
The German Mercedes star said: “I had two main problems today. I wasn’t totally happy with the feeling on the brakes, which resulted in me locking up and going off on my fast lap on the second to last lap.
“Then on my final timed lap, I was half a second quicker going into the last corner, but my time delta on my steering wheel display said that I was two tenths slower.
“So I just took a big risk and spun because I mistakenly thought I had nothing to lose anyway.
“However, fourth place is not a disaster. I was quick on Friday doing the race preparation so I am still confident that there is everything to play for tomorrow.”
Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the 2014 Chinese Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo second in qualifying and Sebastian Vettel third on the grid [Picture: Mercedes-Benz]
Mercedes-Benz Motorsport chief Toto Wolff praised Hamilton after his stunning lap in qualifying.
He said: “It was an exceptional performance from Lewis; he was in a league of his own today.
“Nico was very competitive and right there but unfortunately he wasn’t able to get a clean lap on the final run and that’s what cost him in these difficult conditions.
“It shows how competitive it is at this time, as we had the pace to put both cars on the front row.”
Nico Rosberg in qualifying for the 2014 Chinese Grand Prix [Picture: Mercedes-Benz]
Team technical director Paddy Lowe added: “Qualifying is always tricky when we’re running in wet conditions, which meant that it was even more fantastic to see Lewis deliver a great lap to qualify in pole.
“There’s a slight disappointment on Nico’s side because it looked like he had the pace. However, both of his laps in the final run of Q3 were compromised and he was unable to improve his lap time.
“However, overall it was a positive afternoon and a good job from the drivers and the team to get through qualifying safely and in good positions.
“Congratulations to Lewis on becoming the most successful British driver in terms of pole positions; it’s a great achievement.”
It was a tricky day for the McLaren team, with neither Jenson Button nor Kevin Magnussen making it through to Q3 in this afternoon’s qualifying session.
Button finished 12th and Magnussen 15th.
F1 2014 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying result: Hamilton claims Shanghai pole position
F1 2014 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying: Hamilton battles for pole position
F1 2014 Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton bids for third victory in a row
F1 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix result: Hamilton wins ahead of Rosberg
F1 2014 Chinese Grand Prix result: Hamilton wins in Shanghai
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Scotland women crush Israel
Author Topic: Scotland women crush Israel (Read 1488 times)
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UEFA Women's Euro 2013 Qualifiers
Saturday 16th June 2012, kick-off 3 pm
Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh
Lauder 1', Little 6', 25', 44' Sneddon 9', Love 15', J Ross 28', Corsie 83'
Scotland crushed Israel on a sodden afternoon at Tynecastle to consolidate second place in group 4.
Kim Little grabbed a first-half hat-trick and Hayley Lauder, Megan Sneddon, Jo Love, Jane Ross and Rachel Corsie were all on target as Scotland prepare to face closest rivals Republic of Ireland in Cork next week. Anna Signeul's side raced into an early lead, hitting the net three times within the first ten minutes, and had the match wrapped up before half-time, going into the dressing room 7-0 up.
Lauder opened the scoring inside a minute, and Little made it two with a powerful strike from the edge of the box that left Israel goalkeeper Merav Shamir with no chance. Sneddon, who is set to pick up her 100th cap in next week's match against Republic of Ireland in Cork, got the third with another thunderous shot from the edge of the box Love was next on the score-sheet. The Glasgow City midfielder got onto the end of a Lauder cross, and despite being off-balance, sent a looping header high into the net.
There was no let-up from Scotland, who were camped within their opponents half by this point. After some neat play by Sneddon and Little in midfield, Jane Ross found herself clear on goal, but a last ditch tackle by Diana Redman prevented the Glasgow City striker from getting her shot away. Ross then sent a delightfully weighted ball into the box for Jennifer Beattie, but again some last ditch defending, this time by Maya Barqui, stopped another shot on goal. It was another Ross ball that led to goal number five. Her cut-back from the by-line was directly to the feet of Little, who sent a low shot past Shamir.
Ross, who was by now tormenting the Israel defence, got a goal of her own just before the half-hour. She pounced on a ball into the box and rounded Shamir to slot coolly into the bottom corner. Scotland goalkeeper Gemma Fay got her first touch of the ball in the 37th minute as she calmly dealt with a back-pass as Adva Tawil ventured into the Scotland half. Little got her hat-trick just before half-time. A Ross ball in from the right wing found its way to the Arsenal midfielder in the crowded box. Shamir got her hands onto the ball but couldn't prevent it finding its way into the net.
The pace slowed in the second half, but Scotland continued to press forward. Lisa Evans, bound for German champions Turbine Potsdam in July, injected fresh pace down the left wing when she entered the fray in the 67th minute. She raced to the byline and sent in a perfectly weighted cross for Jane Ross, who was thwarted by Shamir. Second-half substitute Rachel Corsie, who had earlier stung the hands of Shamir with a shot from distance, rose inside the box to head home goal number eight.
Fay (GK, Cpt), Jones, Small (Corsie, 74), Dieke, Love (L Ross, 67), Lauder (Evans, 67), Little, Sneddon, Beattie, J Ross, Fernon.
Subs: Lynn (GK), Thomson, Brown, Mitchell
Israel:
Shamir (GK), Ravitz, Redman, Y Cohen (Falkon, 46), Shenar (Sendel, 64), Shelina, Tawil, Erez, Fridman, Barqui, Moran (Cpt).
Subs: Kadari, N Cohen, Eni, Abo, Levo.
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Re: Scotland women crush Israel
dont get too carried away, it was only israel
Quote from: AC-FC on June 18, 2012, 09:26:10 PM
You do realise that a good many of the Scotland squad are City players,,,well after last night were on our way tothe play offs
yes of course, but I can't get carried away with big scorelines against poor weaker nations. I would be more excited with a 1-0 win against Germany for example....
Quote from: AC-FC on June 22, 2012, 10:58:12 AM
Of the countries that played Israel Scotland have scored the most goals and they all count as well giving a +13 goal difference... The main priority get to the play off, then win through to the finals then we can see about that result against Germany...
Ha just noticed this....
Ruesha Littlejohn will try to forget her club woes when she lines out for Ireland against her native Scotland in a vital UEFA Women's Championship qualifier at Turner's Cross tonight (7.30).
The Liverpool striker was suspended for six matches after being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute with comments on Twitter which included "a reference to sexual orientation".
Her substitute appearance in last Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Wales was Littlejohn's second competitive outing since opting to forsake Scotland last year and she's eager to be involved again in Cork.
Littlejohn, who bagged a dozen goals in 15 appearances for the Scottish youth team, doesn't regret her decision to walk out on her homeland.
"I played for Scotland in the 2008 U-19 Euros, but they didn't pick me for senior squads. I qualified for Ireland through my grandmother so it was an easy choice. I spent a lot of time here when I was younger," she said.
With Arsenal midfielder Niamh Fahey back from suspension, Ireland should be at full strength for a match they must win to have any chance of pipping the Scots for the runners-up spot and a play-off route into next year's Euro finals in Sweden.
IRELAND (probable) -- E Byrne (Arsenal); S Perry (Chelsea), L Quinn (Peamount United), Y Tracy (Arsenal), D Caldwell (Avaldsnes); N Fahey (Arsenal) C Grant (Arsenal), R Littlejohn (Liverpool); A O'Gorman (Doncaster Belles), D O'Sullivan (Cork), S Roche (Peamount United).
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WoW Classic are also punishing cheaters and leaving no room for mercy
Blizzard are handing out punishments to World of Warcraft Classic players who used an exploit in order to farm dungeons and raids more effectively.
It’s bad news for those who have been exploiting a certain bug in WoW Classic, as the development team is bringing out the ban hammer and bringing it down hard on cheaters. Hell hath no fury like a dev team scorned.
Blizzard have now announced that they have fixed the bug and are deploying the update worldwide. They also stated, however, that any players who deliberately abused the bug will be identified and be issued with an appropriate punishment.
The bug in question involved players exploiting the game’s layering system, meaning that players could skip entire dungeons and repeatedly kill the dungeon boss in order to obtain disproportionate amounts of loot.
Community Manager Lore also took to the forums to explain how Blizzard determine whether players should be punished for benefitting from bugs, stating that they consider whether the players in question had to perform specific actions to deliberately cause the bug, and whether they did so with the intention of benefitting from it.
“This recent glitch makes a pretty clean example. The players who were abusing it had to do some Very Weird Stuff to cause it to occur, and then did so repeatedly. No reasonable person would expect that this behavior was intended, and the players involved had to go out of their way to cause it. It’s obviously unintended, it’s obviously a glitch, and the people who abused it were obviously exploiting said glitch for their own benefit. That’s pretty open and shut.”
For those who may be worried that they’ve accidentally exploited a bug and are now on a one-way road to ban-ville: don’t be. In order to abuse the bug, players would have to take extremely specific steps. The chances of a non-cheating player replicating these steps is almost non-existent.
It is worth noting, though, that Blizzard will punish deliberate exploits retroactively, so if you discover a way of abusing a bug, doing so may well come back to bite you.
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All three MCs had conflicts with their parents...
Discussion in 'Character Development' started by bdw8, Aug 5, 2019.
I've found that all three of my main characters have something in common: they all had conflicts with their parents.
Character 1's conflict actively plays out in the story, and is the vessel through which the theme is explored. Her father is overprotective to an unreasonable extreme, but rather than challenge him, she silently suffers...
Until she meets Character 2, who joined the military to get away from his father, and has yet to return home. He empowers Character 1 to stand up to her father.
And then there's Character 3, who didn't have any major conflict with her parents, but identifies Character 1's struggle, and decides to help her.
Of course, my characters have more going on than just this. But, it's what ties them together thematically.
Still, is this something everyone can relate to? Are there any of you out there who never challenged your parents or can't remember any conflict where you felt they were wrong -- and, if so, how common are you all?
bdw8, Aug 5, 2019
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I personally never went through teenage angst and never had any major problems with my parents (besides your very standard squabbles). That said, I understand and can accept it in a book since it's such a commonplace trope in writing (and my girlfriend fucking loathes her father).
I imagine most of us who had very few or zero issues at all with our parents understand that it's a very normal and expected source of conflict.
NiallRoach, Aug 5, 2019
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It's absolutely relatable. I had an abusive upbringing and have completely cut contact with my father. My relationship with my mother is strained as well, but less so, because she wasn't as bad as he was, and she's actually owned up to how she treated me and has been trying to make amends. In my own friend group, I'm not an outlier by any means.
Though, thankfully, most of my friends were raised in less extreme situations, there was still enough neglect or open hostility to damage those relationships. I'm the only one who's cut ties with a parent completely, but most of my friends have strained relationships with at least one of their parents. In fact, there are only 2 out of the 8 of us who are still on good terms with both of their parents.
I wish it wasn't as relatable as it is, but it's the reality for a lot of people. And like NiallRoach said, even those who haven't lived the experiences can understand it as a story mechanic.
Also, that it would be something that helps the three characters bond with each other and support each other makes perfect sense! In my own friend group, we're definitely able to support each other when something bad has gone down involving family. It helps having friends in the same boat as you, even if that boat is full of holes and water and dead fish and is being eaten by a killer whale
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Thank you both! I was afraid that I'd written myself into my characters a little too much, in that they all shared this common theme which I relate to as well. But, it sounds like this is indeed an all-too-common experience. The fact that it works to unite them is something that evolved entirely on its own -- and I really appreciate your encouragement here, suddenly BANSHEES! It sounds like I'm on track to write the story I want to tell.
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The Middle of Nowhere The Center of Everywhere
I'm not sure, but I think Rajneesh said this: "So, you think you are enlightened. Go and live with your parents for a week."
There is no human relationship -not one!- without any conflict, especially when it comes to the people closest to you. And the people closest to you are the ones that have a direct effect on you and you on them and that's what every story is about. Relations and evolving. You don't need to hate your parents in order to get mad at them or rebel against them. It's all part of the relationship dynamics. Otherwise we would be nothing but the exact replica of our ancestors, which we aren't. Even if we were, we would still fight with each other. Would you take after your mother or your father and don't tell me that they never fight. Of course they do. Maybe they are decent enough never to have been caught on the act. This is one of my favorite parts in this manga. It resonated so much with me when I first read it, more than a decade ago, that I still remember it:
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JCT600 drives recruitment with 50 job vacancies
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Yorkshire business JCT600, one of the UK’s largest privately owned motor retailers, is inviting potential employees to come along to a careers event in Leeds to find out more about working for the company which is currently recruiting for 50 positions.
JCT600 which has its head office in Bradford and now has 47 dealerships, is hosting two informal careers evenings on both Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November from 5- 9pm at one of its Leeds dealerships.
As well as a presentation about the company, members of staff will be available for one-to-one chats about the many opportunities available across a wide range of roles within the group
Graham Clark, HR director of JCT600, said:
“While JCT600 is extremely well known in the region, many people only seem to think of us as a potential employer if they are already working in the motor industry.
“Obviously, some of our roles do require specific motor-related experience, but we offer many that do not.
“From sales, after sales and administration staff to technicians and service advisers, there are literally hundreds of opportunities within the business.
“The main skills we are looking for are enthusiasm, a commitment to providing excellent customer service and the potential to learn and work hard; we will provide all of the necessary training to fill in any gaps.”
Mr Clark added:
“Having acquired the Gilder Group earlier this year, our workforce grew from 1,350 to more than 1,800 people, meaning that we can now offer even more opportunities for progression.
“As well as the benefits you would expect from one of Yorkshire’s leading companies, JCT600 still retains a very strong family ethos with many of our team having 35 years of service.
“We place a huge emphasis on enabling staff to grow with us by taking advantage of our robust internal development programme which offers clearly defined career paths – our aim is to attract the best staff and keep them.”
One of JCT600’s recent success stories is Akeel Ahmed who joined as a sales executive at JCT600 Mazda Bradford and is now working towards a management role.
Akeel will be one of the staff available to chat to prospective employees at the careers evenings.
To find out more about working for JCT600, go to www.jct600.co.uk/careers where there are further details about the careers evenings, or text ‘VIP JOBS’ to 80010 to find out more.
JCT600 is a family business with a history of over 60 years.
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Claudio Abbado - the last video recording from LUCERNE FESTIVAL 2013
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Accentus Music's new release on DVD/Blu-ray in May/June 2014: With his very own "mysterious seductive power and legendary elegance" (Le Monde), Claudio Abbado opened for the last time the LUCERNE FESTIVAL in the summer of 2013. Only a few months later, the world had to bid farewell to a monumental artist, humanist, great conductor and orchestra founder. Even in the concert itself, documented here, lived a moment of farewell, as the three great works performed tell of the transience of life. The centerpiece of the Eroica is the funeral march revealing "abysses of shattering dimension" - an "intense experience" (Neue Zürcher Zeitung). This record, the last audio-visual documentation of his work, captures once again the extraordinary atmosphere of "vibrant emotionality" that always emerged when Abbado created music with his "orchestra of friends".
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State University and I possess a common vision. I, like State University, constantly work to explore the limits of nature by exceeding expectations. Long an amateur scientist, it was this drive that brought me to the University of Texas for its Student Science Training Program in My time at UT, however, changed that.
Participating for the first time in a full-length research experiment at that level, I felt more alive, more engaged, than I ever had before. Learning the complex dynamics between electromagnetic induction and optics in an attempt to solve one of the holy grails of physics, gravitational-waves, I could not have been more pleased.
Thus vindicated, my desire to further formalize my love of science brings me to State University. Thanks to this experience, I know now better than ever that State University is my future, because through it I seek another, permanent, opportunity to follow my passion for science and engineering.
In addition to just science, I am drawn to State University for other reasons.
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I strive to work with the diverse group of people that State University wholeheartedly accommodates — and who also share my mindset. They, like me, are there because State University respects the value of diversity.
I know from personal experience that in order to achieve the trust, honesty, and success that State University values, new people are needed to create a respectful environment for these values.
And that, truly, is the greatest success I can imagine. This emphasis on diversity can also be found in the variety of specialized departments found at State University. On top of its growing cultural and ethnic diversity, State University is becoming a master at creating a niche for every student.
However, this does not isolate students by forcing them to work with only those individuals who follow their specific discipline. Instead, it is the seamless interaction between facilities that allows each department, from engineering to programming, to create a real learning environment that profoundly mimics the real world.
Thus, State University is not just the perfect place for me, it is the only place for me. Indeed, having the intellectual keenness to absorb every ounce of knowledge presented through my time in the IB program, I know that I can contribute to State University as it continues to cultivate a scholarly climate that encourages intellectual curiosity.
In a department where education and research are intermixed, I can continue to follow the path that towards scientific excellence. Long-mesmerized by hobbies like my work with the FIRST Robotics team, I believe State University would be the best choice to continue to nurture my love for electrical and computer engineering.
I have only scratched the surface in this ever evolving field but know that the technological potential is limitless. Likewise, I feel that my time at State University would make my potential similarly limitless. This is a picture-perfect response to a university-specific essay prompt.
What makes it particularly effective is not just its cohesive structure and elegant style but also the level of details the author uses in the response.
By directly identifying the specific aspects of the university that are attractive to the writer, the writer is able to clearly and effectively show not only his commitment to his studies but — perhaps more importantly — the level of thought he put into his decision to apply. Review committees know what generic responses look like so specificity sells.
College Essay Two Prompt: For as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of science. Where others see the engineering, experimentation, and presentation of science as a chore, I only see excitement.
Even as a child I constantly sought it out, first on television with Bill Nye and The Mythbusters, then later in person in every museum exhibit I could find.
Science in all its forms fascinated me, but science projects in particular were a category all to themselves.Economics Q & A - 1) The current recession is the longest since the Great Depression in the 's.
We are still far from a recovery with unemployment at about % . Thank you for considering the Columbia Executive MBA Program, consistently ranked among the leading programs in the world.
Tell us what sets you apart. We are genuinely interested in learning more about you. Columbia Business School values interesting individuals who are earnest in their career aspirations.
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