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__label__wiki	0.801207	0.801207	The Vatican Gardens Alberta Campitelli The Vatican Gardens An Architectural and Horticultural History By Alberta Campitelli An authoritative, visually stunning study of one of the world's most imitated and venerated gardens. The inspiration for virtually all of Rome’s famous gardens, the Vatican Gardens first flourished during the Middle Ages and have awed visitors ever since. Yet despite their importance to the history of Western gardens and art, no full-length study of the gardens has previously been published. With the release of The Vatican Gardens—the third in a series co-published with the Vatican that also includes The Sistine Chapel: A New Vision and The Loggia of Raphael: A Vatican Art Treasure—these important gardens have at last received their full due. Covering the period from the thirteenth century through 1930, when the Vatican became a state, The Vatican Gardens explores the plants, planters, and architectural structures of the gardens in fascinating detail. Here you will learn about such celebrated gardeners as Michele Mercate, who around 1570 introduced the rarest plants of his time to the Vatican, and the great botanist Johannes Faber. The famous Cortile del Belvedere courtyard, designed by Donato Branmante for Pope Julius II and envisioned as a vast outdoor room, is brought to vibrant life through word and image. Discussion of the Gardens’ symbolic significance, agricultural functions, and upkeep by such gardening popes as Leo XIII—as well as of the gardens at Castel Gandolfo, the pope's four-centuries-old summer residence—completes this authoritative volume. Illustrated throughout with newly commissioned images and plans as well as historic pictures and diagrams, and featuring research that—among much else—establishes the Vatican Gardens as the oldest botanical garden in Italy, this original volume belongs in the libraries of landscape gardeners, architects, historians, and visitors to Rome. Botanica Magnifica Portraits of the World's Most Extraordinary Flowers and Plants By Jonathan M. Singer W. John Kress Jonathan M. Singer Botanica Magnifica features two hundred and fifty stunning photographs of rare and exotic plants and flowers by Hasselblad Laureate Award winner Jonathan Singer. Botanica Magnifica features two hundred and fifty stunning photographs by Hasselblad Laureate Award winner Jonathan Singer, representing—in the words of an ARTnews critic—rare or exotic plants and flowers “in large scale and exquisite detail, emerging from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings.” The original edition of Botanica Magnifica, consisting of five lavishly hand-bound volumes, was limited to just ten copies, the first of which was recently donated to the Smithsonian Institution. The extra-large “double-elephant” format of that edition was chosen in homage to the famous double-elephant folio of The Birds of America, and indeed, Botanica Magnifica is one of the few works of natural history ever to rival Audubon’s magnum opus in its scope and artistry. In praise of the double-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica, the Smithsonian’s Chairman of Botany attested, “Everyone who has seen the photographs . . . has been tremendously impressed with the power, scale, and depth of the work.” Now Singer’s remarkable images are available to the public for the first time in this baby-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica. Like the larger edition, this volume is organized into five alphabetically arranged sections, each introduced by a gatefold page that displays one extraordinary plant at a luxurious size. Each pictured plant is accompanied by a clear and accessible description of its botany, geography, folklore, history, and conservation. With its marvelous reproductions and fascinating text, the baby-elephant folio of Botanica Magnifica is one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published. This volume is also available in a leatherbound, slipcased edition. Handmade in India Aditi Ranjan M P Ranjan Handmade in India A Geographic Encyclopedia of Indian Handicrafts By Aditi Ranjan M P Ranjan A unique compendium of Indian crafts, this informative source-book maps the handicrafts of the subcontinent and captures the traditions that have enriched the day-to-day lives, and incomes, of Indian craftspeople. If you've become smitten with Indian handicrafts—clothing, toys, carpets, pottery, etc—this hefty encyclopedia will be your Rosetta stone for additional craft appreciation and collecting. Organized by region, and packed with hundreds of small but legible color photographs, no better guide exists in revealing the astonishing diversity of Indian craftwork. An added plus is how the materials, tools, and processes used in handmade crafts are elucidated alongside explanations of their symbolism and aesthetic value in today's Indian lifestyles. -- The Christian Science Monitor “... takes on the monumental task of examining the eye-popping variety of handcrafts made across India's vast landscape... The thousands of objects pictured here, and accompanied by detailed notes, include terra-cotta jewelry, leather puppets, wood carvings, bamboo baskets and silver ornaments. The exquisite white-on-white embroidery known as Chikankari—from Lucknow, in north-central India—is just one of the countless delights in this visually stunning display.” -- The Wall Street Journal "An important book... craft values are important for a sustainable future... an astounding 516 types of specific regional crafts are covered... All readers will be impressed." -- Library Journal "Many libraries will want to add it to the circulating collection to allow their patrons the pleasure of extensive browsing. Summing Up: Highly recommended. **** " -- Choice Handmade in India examines all aspects of Indian handicrafts—historical, social, and cultural influences on crafts, design and craft processes, traditional and new markets, products, and tools—unraveling a wealth of knowledge. Based on extensive fieldwork and research, this work maps out the regional crafts identified across the country on the basis of prevailing craftwork patterns. It is closely woven with images to reveal the array of crafts in India, enabling the reader to discern subtle, sometimes unusual, differences in the same craft practiced by distinct regions or communities. Some of these are well known, like the woodwork of Kashmir, blue pottery of Jaipur, and the bamboo craft of Assam. The authors also describe lesser-known crafts like stitched boots from Ladakh, paintings from Jharkhand, and tinsel printing in Ahmedabad. With its extensive photography, this unique volume will be a tremendous resource for product and textile designers, artists, architects, interior designers, collectors, development professionals, and connoisseurs alike. Cycle for Life Nicole Cooke Cycle for Life Bike and Body Health and Maintenance By Nicole Cooke The essential guide to bike maintenance and cycling fitness, written by Beijing Olympic gold medalist Nicole Cooke. A comprehensive guide to cycling, Cycle for Life includes bike and gear basics, body fitness, nutrition and health, and training programs for many levels and styles of cycling. More than just a sport, cycling is also a green mode of transport and a social recreational activity that is converting hundreds of new devotees every year. As cities and cycling clubs work together to build new bike lanes, paths, and routes, cycling is becoming safer and more fun. Author and professional cyclist Nicole Cooke is a cycling star whose recent gold-winning triumph in the Beijing Olympics earned her an even greater fan base. She is passionate about her sport, and that love of cycling is evident in Cycle for Life. The book is divided into four main sections: Bike Basics, which includes bike, gear, maintenance, and riding skills; Body Basics, which includes stretching, fitness, cross-training, and nutrition and health; Challenge Yourself, which includes commuting, touring, events, and racing; and Bike Knowledge, which includes information and resources for cyclists who want to take their commitment to the next level. Cycle for Life is written to supply even the novice cyclist with information to bike with greater confidence. The book also has plenty of information for intermediate cyclists, whom Nicole calls “improvers.” With “52 Reasons to Ride” and its readable text, Cycle for Life is sure to inspire new fans and remind current cycling enthusiasts of the many reasons why they love their sport. The Weeping Goldsmith W. John Kress The Weeping Goldsmith Discoveries in the Secret Land of Myanmar By W. John Kress A distinguished Curator and Research Scientist at the Smithsonian Institution, W. John Kress, recounts his natural history exploration over the course of nine years in the wild lands of Myanmar in search of rare, beautiful, and scientifically unknown plants. In the great tradition of Darwin’s Voyage of the Beagle, this book is a first-person narrative of daunting travel and scientific discovery in the little-known country of Myanmar. Dr. Kress explored many areas in this enigmatic country, surveying its teak forests, bamboo thickets, timber plantations, rivers, and mangroves to document its incredible botanical diversity. Myanmar is one of the great biodiversity “hot spots” in Asia, but because of its social isolation and reputation for political repression it has been closed to—or avoided by—many scientists. Nevertheless, Dr. Kress was determined to search for and record plants that had not been studied since they were first discovered by Western botanists over a century ago. Among the rarities he came upon was a new species of plant called “the weeping goldsmith,” a ginger flower whose Burmese name was derived from the legend that the local goldsmiths were reduced to tears because none of their own creations could rival its exquisiteness. Dr. Kress also relates how he came to appreciate the people and culture of Myanmar through an understanding of their flora, natural habitats, and human-dominated environments. Included are fascinating excerpts from his field journals that serve as counterpoints to the accounts of earlier plant explorers. Illustrating the text are some 200 of Dr. Kress’s own color photographs of the incredible plants, people, landscapes, and temples he witnessed in his travels as well as 30 archival images of Burma taken by past explorers. The back matter features an illustrated portfolio of representative native plants. This lively armchair exploration should appeal to a general readership as well as to botanists, conservationists, and environmentalists. India Exposed Clive Limpkin India Exposed The Subcontinent A-Z By Clive Limpkin An insightful look at modern Slumdog Millionaire India, a country of stunning contrasts where the past meets the future. Author-photographer Clive Limpkin traveled extensively throughout India to capture this vast and populous nation. The photographic legacy of his journeys is impressively far-reaching, both in geographic scope and subject. His thematic photographic approach is complemented by thoughtful essays on various subjects. From “Army" and "Astrology" to "Yoga" and "Zebu," India Exposed examines natural life, culture, and regions in India. Limpkin’s photographs and essays invite his reader to learn about the issues and trends facing India today. The Indian subcontinent is a vastly diverse, naturally vibrant, and culturally rich region of the world. India is also a country of stark contrasts. After the annual dry season, heavy monsoon rains return the Indus River valley to a lush green. India is both ahead of and behind the “development” curve: at the forefront of high-tech modernization on the one hand and struggling with overpopulation, hunger, and poverty on the other. India is a pluralistic society that is both multiethnic and multilingual. Though influenced by Western technology, in many ways India still clings to its unique past. From overcrowded cities to luscious wildlife reserves, India comes alive in 200 impressive and colorful pictures. Walking the World's Natural Wonders Jon Sparks Walking the World's Natural Wonders By Jon Sparks A lively tour of the most spectacular walking routes on earth, accompanied by detailed maps and stunning photography. On every continent, in every age, people have marveled at the wonders of the natural world. Unlike vehicular transportation, walking allows the traveler to experience these wonders on a vivid sensuous level, enjoying all the sights, sounds, and smells of a beautiful landscape. In Walking the World’s Natural Wonders, traveler Jon Sparks takes readers on a guided tour across 34 such landscapes, profiling the world’s most magnificent walking routes from the mountains of Hawaii to England’s Jurassic Coast. Accompanied by stunning photography from around the globe, Sparks’s vibrant text will appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure. Each of the 34 profiles also contains a regional map and a facts and figures box detailing route distance and altitude, optimal travel season, accommodation options, and more. Covering six continents and some of the world’s most gorgeous scenery, Walking the World’s Natural Wonders is the perfect inspiration for your next walking adventure. The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications The definitive book for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information—including prices—on over 1,700 models made by more than 100 international brands. Each year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited edition watches, and new producers, keeping this field exciting for collectors. Following the success of last year’s book, this new annual features over 1,700 of the world’s most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer’s section are specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. A glossary and pronunciation guide help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces, and, for prospective buyers, the addresses of all featured producers are listed together. Featured Manufacturers: Alpina; Svend Anderson; Angular Momentum; Anonimo; Arnold & Son; Audemars Piguet; Ball Watch Company; Baume & Mercier; Bell & Ross; Ernst Benz; Blancpain; blu; Rainer Brand; Martin Braun; Breguet; Breitling; Carl F. Bucherer; Bvlgari; Cartier; Chase-Durer; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Frédérique Constant; Corum; d. freemont; Davosa; De Grisogono; Doxa; Dubey & Schaldenbrand; Roger Dubuis; Dunhill; Ebel; Eberhard & Co.; Epos; Eterna; Jacques Etoile; Carlo Ferrara; Fortis; Gérald Genta; Gevril; Girard-Perregaux; Glashütte Original; Glycine; Graham; Hanhart; Harwood; Hermès; Hublot; IWC; Jacob & Co.; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Jaquet Droz; JeanRichard; Kobold; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange & Söhne; Limes; Longines; Marcello C.; Meistersinger; Mido; Daniel Mink; Montblanc; Movado; Mühle; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; NBY; Armand Nicolet; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Panerai; Parmigiani; Patek Philippe; Piaget; Paul Picot; Poljot-International; Porsche Design; Rado; Auguste Reymond; RGM; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Scalfaro; Jörg Schauer; Alain Silberstein; Sinn; Sothis; Stowa; Swiss Army; TAG Heuer; Temption; Tissot; Tudor; Tutima; Union; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Vollmer; George J von Burg; Harry Winston; Xemex; Dino Zei; Zenith; Zeno. Classic Yachts Gilles Martin-Raget François Chevalier By Gilles Martin-Raget François Chevalier Striking photographs of fourteen classic sailing yachts capture the spirit and beauty of a glorious tradition. Tuiga, Mariquita, Cambria, Shamrock, Eleonora, Zaca, Moonbeam, Lulworth, Sunshine, Partridge, Altair, Nan, Marilee, and Bona Fide: these are the sailing yachts of legend. Restored in the last ten years, the original splendor of these superb boats is now profiled on the pages of Classic Yachts. A testimony to maritime history, this book tells each sailing vessel’s story through arresting photographs, an informative text, and architectural diagrams. Author François Chevalier recounts the entertaining history of these boats, covering everything from their construction and restoration to anecdotal tales of regattas won and lost. Gary Jobson, America’s preeminent sailing ambassador, provides a foreword and lively captions, which underscore the contemporary significance of these traditional yachts. Double-page spreads and a unique, oversized oblong format feature Martin-Raget’s brilliant photographs—readers feel as if they are on deck with the crew. While outdoor photography captures the excitement on board, images of the boats’ interiors offer a peak at their luxurious accommodations. In addition, illustrator François Chevalier’s detailed diagrams of each vessel provide the reader an overview of each boat’s architecture. Capturing the spirit of sailing on an open sea, Classic Yachts offers a breathtaking survey of an epic sport. A Museum of Their Own Wilhelmina Cole Holladay A Museum of Their Own National Museum of Women in the Arts By Wilhelmina Cole Holladay An inspiring memoir relating how Wilhelmina Cole Holladay succeeded in founding and establishing the best-known museum devoted to women in the arts. Over the centuries, until quite recently, the work of great women artists had been ignored, forgotten, or denied; they had been largely left out of museums and histories of art. Along came Wilhelmina Cole Holliday, who boldly decided it was time to rectify this oversight by founding a museum in 1987 in a landmark building near the White House. A critic for the Washington Post wrote, “Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, the museum’s founding president, has accomplished something radical. No player in the art scene here has a deeper understanding of power and money and of how our system works. Despite her white-glove graciousness, hard-working Billie Holladay is a warrior and a winner....” This thrilling story of the birth and early years of the NMWA is a lively, anecdotal, behind-the-scenes, eyewitness glimpse of the efforts of dedicated individuals who shared Mrs. Holladay’s vision and, under her leadership, helped her expand the permanent collection, organize outstanding exhibitions, renovate the Museum, and fund a robust endowment. Moreover, NMWA now boasts a growing membership—among the top ten museums in the world—with active, vocal committees all across the nation and in many countries. Illustrating the text are 130 color pictures, which include works from the collection and from exhibitions, as well as 40 archival photographs of landmark events that led to the Museum’s impressive growth. The History of Gardens in Painting Nils Büttner The History of Gardens in Painting By Nils Büttner History of Cities in Painting An original, splendidly illustrated history of gardens as seen through the eyes of painters by the highly acclaimed author of Landscape Painting: A History. -- A Booklist Top 10 Arts Book of 2009 The creation of gardens was among the first achievements of early civilizations, and garden design was already highly developed in antiquity. Pictures of gardens are a reflection of the social, historical, and aesthetic context in which gardens were conceived. The focus of this captivating book is not the gardens themselves or the different concepts of the garden, but rather the representation of gardens in paintings. The author examines why artists paint gardens by covering the varied and lively 2,000-year history of the garden picture using 180 garden masterpieces as examples. The text begins with a look at ancient Rome, when paintings of gardens, as found in villas in Pompeii, were already valued as works of art. The wide-ranging coverage also includes pictures of charming medieval gardens in books of hours; Botticelli’s masterwork La Primavera, set in a grove of orange trees; views of well-known historic gardens, such as those at Versailles; painter’s gardens, as for example, Monet’s Giverny; and modern gardens depicted by Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney, among others. For collectors of art history books and garden books, this lovely volume should appeal to a broad audience. Wonders of the Indian Wilderness Erach Bharucha Wonders of the Indian Wilderness By Erach Bharucha A spectacular celebration of the flora and fauna of the Indian wilderness, one of the most beautiful, diverse, and endangered ecosystems in the world. The veneration of nature has always been an integral part of Indian culture, but the country’s wilderness is rapidly disappearing and only small fragments of it now remain. In the face of this ecological threat, Wonders of the Indian Wilderness provides a lavish celebration of India’s unique natural treasure and a call to preserve it in the years to come. Over 800 pages in scope, the book devotes its first half to exploring “The Nature of Biodiversity in India,” illustrating the incredible natural abundance of one of the twelve acknowledged mega-diversity nations of the world. Author Erach Bharucha describes the varied species and ecosystems of India, confronting the urgent need to conserve the country’s biodiversity—a vital resource with immense economic potential—in the process. Among the hundreds of illustrations are a dazzling foldout review of Earth’s geological and evolutionary history and an eight-page extravaganza on India’s rich floral heritage. The second half of the volume focuses on “National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India,” recounting the distinctive plants, animals, and habitats the author has encountered in his travels through more than eighty of these areas—as well as the sobering changes he has witnessed in them over the years. Featuring more than 2,000 stunning full-color images, Wonders of the Indian Wilderness is not only an indispensable guide for environmentalists, educators, and eco-tourists but also an outstanding visual feast for the connoisseur. It is the most comprehensive overview available of the richness and sheer beauty of life in the Indian wilderness. Ski Atlas of the World Arnie Wilson Ski Atlas of the World The Complete Reference to the Best Resorts By Arnie Wilson A comprehensive guide to the world’s best skiing locations, illustrated with maps detailing top resorts, major peaks, convenient transportation routes, and more. Whether at world-class ski resorts or on slopes covered with man-made snow, people of all ages seek out the unique thrill of skiing year after year. Ski Atlas of the World is an invaluable reference guide for anyone who has an interest in skiing—or like Arnie Wilson, the Atlas’s globetrotting, resort-hopping, Guinness record–setting editor, a passion for it. The focus of the book is a series of 80 profiles of the best places to ski in Europe and North America, including such world-famous resorts as Val d’Isere, Zermatt, Aspen, and Whistler, and such up-and-coming ski areas as Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia. Each profile details terrain characteristics, resort character and tone, history of the facilities, and more. Double-page maps appear throughout the book, beginning with a large-scale map of the world’s mountain ranges and followed by maps showing the resorts’ locations relative to each other. Rounding out the Atlas is an overview of skiing in Australasia, Japan, and South America. The editor’s encyclopedic knowledge of skiing destinations and infectious enthusiasm for the sport inform all 300 pages of this outstanding resource. Whatever your skill level and no matter what you’re looking for in a resort, Ski Atlas of the World will help you find the perfect place to take your next skiing vacation. The Tea Drinker's Handbook By François-Xavier Delmas Mathias Minet Christine Barbaste A tasteful guide that explores the pleasures of tea through word and image. In a skinny-no-whip-mocha-latte world, The Tea Drinker’s Handbook is a refreshing return to America’s roots in tea-drinking. Though tea is one of the most-consumed beverages in the world, second only to water, it is far from mundane. For both the lifelong tea drinker and the recent convert, The Tea Drinker’s Handbook is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in all things tea. The founders of Le Palais des Thés, a retail chain known for the high quality of its selection of teas, have traveled for over twenty years to plantations all over the world in search of the rarest teas, and the result is this handsome and enlightening book. This is the first guide written under the Le Palais des Thés brand. In addition to ten shops in France, there are stores in Brussels, Oslo, Tokyo, and Beverly Hills, and their products are sold at Bergdorf Goodman. In this impressive and comprehensive guide, we rediscover tea, its cultivation, and all of its richness and complexity. In addition to being an informative resource, this book is also a true tasting guide for tea lovers. The authors open our eyes (and introduce our palates) to tea-tasting, as they list the top fifty teas of the world—complete with tasting sheets—and include comments and advice for each. And with 200 illustrations, The Tea Drinker’s Handbook informs and instructs with both fascinating text and alluring images. Daughters of India Stephen P. Huyler Art and Identity By Stephen P. Huyler A fascinating exploration of a land whose artwork is as varied and beautiful as its people. Although one in every six women in the world lives in India, most of the Western world knows little about them. Daughters of India is a collection of the stories of twenty Indian women, each of whom uses creative expression as a means of empowerment. With 250 full-color illustrations, author Stephen Huyler introduces the reader to these individual Indian women and their art—and draws us into their colorful lives and inspiring achievements. Huyler seeks to dispel Western myths about the repression of Indian women, instead revealing their incredible strength and determination to improve their lives and those of their children. The varied and inspiring women’s stories are simultaneously unique and unifying. From a woman preparing for her son’s wedding to a leading female IT entrepreneur, and from Hindu to Christian to Muslim, the many female faces of India come alive to Huyler’s audience. A portion of the proceeds from this book will benefit the Global Fund for Women, the Self-Employed Women’s Association, and Folk Arts Rajasthan, as well as other organizations that work to empower women, a full list of which appears in the back of this book. Giuseppe Panza Giuseppe Panza Giuseppe Panza Memories of a Collector By Giuseppe Panza One of the world’s foremost collectors of modern art shares the story of his remarkable life, times, and culture. A dedicated collector and advocate of contemporary art since the late 1940s, Giuseppe Panza has played a fundamental role in the artistic culture of his time, introducing American phenomena such as Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, Environmental Art, and Conceptualism to the museums of Europe. Now, in a brilliant response to everyone’s primary question about Modern Art—“What does it mean?”—Panza shares philosophical insights and personal reflections that bridge a half-century of discovering new artists and movements. Panza was among the first to buy the works of Rothko, Kline, Lichtenstein, and many of the other major figures of post-WWII art, watching as their works skyrocketed in monetary value as well as historic importance. He pursued collecting with undiminished enthusiasm through the 1980s and 1990s, all the while searching for the best venues in which to display his latest acquisitions. Sections of his private collection were exhibited by and acquired into major collections, particularly the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the Guggenheim in New York. Among his signature innovations was the juxtaposition of contemporary art with historic settings—Baroque palaces, ancient European public buildings, his own eighteenth-century villa—in order to create unexpected and stimulating dialogs between the architectural context and the work of art. Complete with 110 full-color illustrations, spanning decades of transformation in art and world culture, Giuseppe Panza: Memories of a Collector provides a unique glimpse into the movements and trends that have defined modern art. It is also the fascinating life story of a man who helped define the trends themselves, through passion, insight, and prophetic taste. Homes of the Park Cities, Dallas Great American Suburbs By Virginia McAlester Willis Cecil Winters Prudence Mackintosh A beautiful and comprehensive chronicle of two of America’s earliest and most luxurious suburbs: Highland Park and University Park, Texas. Dallas local Virginia McAlester, author of Random House’s A Field Guide to American Houses, the classic book on the subject, and Abbeville’s celebrated Great American Houses and Their Architectural Styles, teamed up with Prudence Mackintosh and Willis Cecil Winters to write Homes of the Park Cities, Dallas. This impressive and informative case study immerses readers into the architecture and culture, both past and present, of these classy neighborhoods. Illustrated with over 280 specially commissioned photographs, in addition to over 75 maps, graphs, and archival images, this insightful work covers the history and development of Dallas’s suburbs, as well as the architects who designed them. Homes also features several appendices, providing notes on how to preserve early-twentieth century homes and a catalogue listing over 1,600 homes by address and architect. McAlester authored an additional appendix that illustrates the architectural styles found in The Park Cities, which run the gamut from Tudor and Colonial Revival to Minimal Traditional and Mid-Century Modern. As grand as the houses it chronicles, Homes of the Park Cities, Dallas will fascinate architects, historians, suburbanites, and would-be suburbanites alike. The definitive book for the collector of mechanical wristwatches with complete information on over 1,700 models, including prices, made by more than 100 international brands. Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited-edition watches, and new producers keeping this field exciting for collectors. Following the success of last year’s book, this new annual features over 1,700 of the world’s most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. With Wristwatch Annual 2008, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer’s section are specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. The elegant photography and layout will encourage readers to pursue the year’s offerings for aesthetic appeal as well. The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors the world over will find both a handy reference and required reading. Featured manufacturers: Alpina, Svend Anderson, Angular Momentum, Anonimo, Arnold & Son, Audemars Piguet, Ball Watch Company, Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Ernst Benz, Blancpain, blu, Rainer Brand, Martin Braun, Breguet, Breitling, Carl F. Bucherer, Bulgari, Cartier, Chase-Durer, Chopard, Chronoswiss, Frédérique Constant, Corum, d.freemont, Davosa, De Grisogono, Doxa, Dubey & Schaldenbrand, Roger Dubuis, Dunhill, Ebel, Eberhard & Co., Epos, Eterna, Jacques Etoile, Carlo Ferrara, Fortis, Gérald Genta, Gevril, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte Original, Glycine, Graham, Hanhart, Harwood, Hermès, Hublot, IWC, Jacob & Co., Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, JeanRichard, Kobold, Maurice Lacroix, A. Lange & Söhne, Limes, Longines, Marcello C., Meistersinger, Mido, Daniel Mink, Montblanc, Movado, Mühle, Franck Muller, Ulysse Nardin, NBY, Armand Nicolet, Nivrel, Nomos, Omega, Oris, Panerai, Parmigiani, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Paul Picot, Poljot-International, Porsche Design, Rado, Auguste Reymond, RGM, Rolex, Daniel Roth, Scalaro, Jörg Schauer, Alain Silberstein, Sinn, Sothis, Stowa, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, Temption, Tissot, Tudor, Tutima, Union, Vacheron Constantin, Ventura, Vollmer, George J von Burg, Harry Winston, Xemex, Dino Zei, Zenith, Zeno	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2023
__label__cc	0.691637	0.308363	Educational psychology service Educational psychology: information for children and young people Educational psychology: information for parents and carers Educational psychology: information for schools and professionals The educational psychology service uses psychology to improve wellbeing, support life-long learning and empower children and young people to achieve their potential. What is an educational psychologist? Educational psychologists (EPs) work together with others to help children and young people to achieve their full potential. We support children and young people from the age of 0-19. We advise school staff and parents/carers on the needs of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN) and the educational support they require. In some circumstances, we provide direct support to individual children and young people. We also carry out research and contribute to the professional development of teachers, social workers and support staff in order to improve outcomes for children and young people. How can an educational psychologist help? A key role for EPs is prevention and early intervention. We work to support schools to create positive, inclusive environments which foster and develop children’s and young people’s resilience and wellbeing to impact positively on mental health. Much of this work results in raising attainment and equity for all, not only children and young people with ASN. We also have a duty to provide advice to the children’s reporter on the needs of vulnerable children and young people, including those who commit offences or are in need of care and protection. Our Integrated Children’s and Family Services, which includes the Educational Psychology Service, work in three local area teams – Dee, Don, and West. Each area has a small group of EPs who cover several Associated School Groups. Associated School Groups Bridge of Don Dyce Old Machar Bucksburn Hazlehead Aberdeen Grammar School Harlaw Schools in Aberdeen City can access early intervention consultations with an EP to get advice on individual children and class or whole school issues. The Educational Psychology Service can also offer other support, for example Person Centred Planning for transitions and supporting best practice in writing and using Individual Education Plans (IEPs). We are currently delivering the following training to education establishments: Emotion coaching for all school staff. Ready Steady Two for staff working in nursery settings support children who are two years plus. Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) training for Pupil Support Assistants. Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) GIRFEC is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children and young people, by offering the right help, at the right time, from the right people. It supports children and young people and their parents and carers to work in partnership with the services that can help them. You can download some documents about GIRFEC in Aberdeen City below: For more information, see the following links on the Scottish Government website: Getting It Right For Every Child leaflet Child's Plan leaflet Understanding Wellbeing leaflet The Wellbeing Wheel and wellbeing indicators See the Aberdeen Getting it Right website for more information. Integrated Children’s and Family Services 2nd Floor North Educational Psychology Service Vision Value and Aims	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2024
__label__cc	0.518975	0.481025	NEWS: Acclaro Exhibiting in Booth 115 at Localization World Vancouver By Acclaro on October 16, 2014 Category: Acclaro News The conference examines the impact of disruptive innovation on the translation and localization industry. New York, NY, October 16, 2014 – Acclaro, a New York-based translation company, is exhibiting at the Localization World Vancouver 2014 conference, in booth 115. The popular industry conference, produced by MultiLingual Computing, Inc., and The Localization Institute, will be held October 29-31 at The Vancouver Convention Centre. “Acclaro is participating in Localization World Vancouver because we recognize that it’s a unique opportunity to connect with and counsel North American companies interested in ramping up their global business initiatives,” says Michael Kriz, CEO and founder of Acclaro. “It’s also an excellent context for interacting with thought leaders in the localization and tech sectors. The ideas and trends presented are beneficial to keeping Acclaro at the leading edge of innovative localization solutions.” Acclaro specializes in adapting apps, websites, marketing communications, multimedia, documents, eLearning and more to international markets. The translation company has U.S. operations in New York, San Francisco and Boston and international hubs in Japan, Thailand, France, England, and Argentina. Acclaro team members will be at the booth and available all three conference days to answer attendees’ questions and present the quality-driven translation services that have helped companies like Visa, Sony, Netflix, Square and Fitbit reach a global audience. Speakers at Localization World 2014 include representatives from Adobe Systems, Caterpillar Inc., Dell Inc., eBay, Google, Intuit, Microsoft, PayPal, SAP and other notable companies. Attendees will be able to choose from eight tracks during the main conference: Global Business, Content Strategy, Translation Automation (TAUS), Localization Core Competencies, Advanced Localization Management, Localization Service Provider, Unconference and The Inside Track. “We look forward to shedding some light on how high-caliber, technology-enabled localization empowers companies to move quickly and skillfully into international markets,” comments Kriz. “Our booth visitors will walk away with a better understanding of the translation process in general as well as a clear vision of what sets apart our services from standard industry offerings.” About Acclaro Acclaro is an international translation and localization agency that helps the world’s leading brands succeed across cultures. With its global headquarters in New York and offices and affiliates in San Francisco, Boston, Buenos Aires, Bangkok, Tokyo and Paris, the agency translates websites, marketing campaigns, documents and software for global enterprises, giving clients an authentic voice in key language markets. Experience the Newly Improved My Acclaro Platform Join Acclaro at LocWorld41 in Silicon Valley, November 6-8 Acclaro is Headed to San Francisco & New York for Marketing Nation	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2026
__label__cc	0.734795	0.265205	The Mom Stop: Carving out lasting memories Lydia Seabol Avant More Content Now I normally love decorating for Halloween as soon as fall starts, but this year was a little bit different - partially because it’s been so hot. It’s hard to get in the mood for pumpkins and all things fall when the heat index is in the triple digits and it’s so humid that it feels like July. As soon as the cold front hit last week and the sweltering temps faded away, my three kids and I spent a weekend morning, still in our pajamas, out on our back deck painting jack-o’-lantern faces on bright orange pumpkin shapes made out of plywood. I wanted it to be an idyllic moment. One of those memories to sear in my mind, one of those times that is “Instagram worthy” where I can look back and remember when I did a craft with my kids and didn’t worry about getting too messy or what I was ultimately going to do with whatever creation that came about from said craft project. I wanted the time with my kids to be something they remember - because I remember painting plywood pumpkins when I was their age with my dad. It was, after all, my dad who made these pumpkins for my kids. In recent years, my dad made the trek from California to Alabama once a year to visit his daughters and five grandchildren. As a retired contractor, he always liked helping us with the house during his visits, teaching us skills that we wouldn’t otherwise have known, whether it was installing a tile backsplash, wainscoting in our hallway or building a bike shed in the yard. He was in Alabama for only about 10 days in January, time split between my sister’s house and mine. But we spent his visit this year repairing siding on our house and installing new latticework under our deck. For days, he had talked about making pumpkin decorations with the kids, the kind we made with him as children. We had already cut pumpkin shapes and tall Christmas trees out of plywood while at my sister’s. But they had yet to be painted. “We’ll get to it before you leave,” I told him. But the other projects took more time than expected. Finally, on his last day with us, we hurriedly primed and painted the pumpkins orange. But then darkness fell. The kids never painted the faces. Last Sunday was the six-month anniversary of my dad’s death. For the last six months, the pumpkins have sat in storage, tucked between my washing machine and the laundry room wall. Out of sight, a project I knew we would get to, but so soon after Dad’s death, it was too difficult. Last weekend, with Halloween only a few weeks away, it was time. My dad loved Halloween. And I knew I wanted to spend the day doing something he ultimately never had the chance to do - painting the pumpkin faces with my kids. I pulled the plywood shapes from storage and broke out the black paint and paintbrushes. My kids couldn’t wait to start. At first my three kids bickered over who got which paintbrushes and having their own paper plate palettes for the black ink. We researched jack-o’-lantern faces on Pinterest and I helped my 4-year-old and 8-year-old pencil in the designs. I relished sitting outside in the not-so-hot sunshine, watching their creative juices go as they carefully traced my pencil marks with their paintbrushes. My oldest daughter, age 10, went to town on what was supposed to be a cat face but ended up looking like a cat-run-over. But I didn’t tell her so. My son’s scary jack-o’-lantern face, with a scar across the eye, was fairly scary to begin with. But I gave them praise and quietly swallowed the urge to try to “fix” things for them. I could imagine my dad’s voice in my head. I knew he would have been oohing and ahhing over the kids’ work, telling them how amazed he was at their artistic abilities and how talented they were. He was always so good at that. He also would have laughed at me and told me to “take a chill pill” with my perfectionist tendencies. He would have told me to enjoy the moment. And so I did. Later that afternoon after the paint dried, I grabbed a hammer and staked out our wooden pumpkins in the yard. The pumpkins are far from perfect, but my kids made them. I hope to put them out each year and remember a time when my dad was still alive, and when my kids were still young. Maybe one day when my kids are grown and I am gone, they will find their old wooden pumpkins hidden in the attic rafters, the way my sister and I found our old painted pumpkins recently in my dad’s garage in California. But for now, I will put them out and enjoy them, and remember that sometimes, I need to be more like him. Lydia Seabol Avant writes The Mom Stop for The Tuscaloosa News in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reach her at lydia.seabolavant@tuscaloosanews.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2032
__label__cc	0.617889	0.382111	Is there a Mrs. Robot...? If we had a band, <<First Name>>, it'd be called "The World's Shittiest Cellist and <<First Name>>" - matt fraction - Because, apparently, I felt concern that not enough people realized I write ODY-C in verse, I went ahead and ruined a lovely trip to Hawaii earlier this summer by going ahead and committing to writing ODY-C 11 & 12 -- the first part of our retelling of The Oresteia -- not just in verse but in mother fuckin' limerick. I am the stupidest dumby in the whole moron factory. That said, Ward has, yet again leveled up and produced, for eleven issues running, the best thing he's ever done. And then actually, spoilers, 12 is, somehow even better. It is out on Wednesday. Look at this goddamn piece of lunacy and tell me comic books aren't the greatest goddamn thing ever: There once was a House called Atreus... - kelly sue deconnick - BITCH PLANET WON A BRITISH FANTASY AWARD!! Unbelievably cool. Phil Lunt was kind enough to collect it for us (Thank you, Phil!) (S'been a good year for BP.) Here are the remarks we prepared, that Phil was kind enough to read: “On behalf of myself, Valentine De Landro, Cris Peter, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Clayton Cowles and the rest of the Non-Compliant team, we are deeply honoured and we thank you. Also: Neil Gaiman and JH Williams are nominated in this category, so this will never be read and if it is, what on earth could your voters have been thinking?! We are grateful all the same.” I'm back in LA this week. I'd love to tell you more about it, but it's past my bedtime Sunday night and I've two scripts to work on and a big day tomorrow and I'm pooped, so I'm begging off--sorry, guys. Because I feel like I owe you something, however, here's are a couple of podcasts I've been enjoying lately. Maybe you'll dig them too: https://www.mythpodcast.com http://www.politicallyreactive.com http://johnaugust.com/scriptnotes http://childrenoftendu.libsyn.com http://fivethirtyeight.com/tag/whats-the-point/ http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes I think my love of Freakanomics is well-documented already, yeah? On my list, but I haven't listened to yet: http://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/lexicon_valley.html http://www.lorepodcast.com http://thehistorychicks.com/category/podcasts/ Currently reading: a bunch of research and The Ego is the Enemy. ALSO, THIS: Go throw your money at Ward here! From Paste: Margaret Atwood & Kelly Sue DeConnick in Glorious Discussion: Sci-Fi, Tattoos, Angel Catbird, Bitch Planet and So Very Much More. And hey, Chip interviewed Ms. Atwood too! The approach Obama's female staffers took to make their voices heard is pretty genius. (Still, would've been cool if this article had just been like "Ha, kidding, dudes didn't talk over them in the first place!") Bitch Planet was nominated for FIVE Autostraddle awards (!!): Favorite Indie Book, BP #8 for Favorite Single Issue, Kelly Sue DeConnick for Favorite Writer, Kelly Fitzpatrick for Favorite Colorist, and Favorite Comic. Kit met CAT MERMAIDS at RCCC. And immediately ordered one. Kit could stand to work on her self-control. (Siamese fighting fish, though, come on!) Sept 28 - ODY-C #11 on sale (this one wound up in the October solicits, but we swear it's out September 28!) Oct 8 - Kelly Sue at NYCC for a day! She's moderating the 5:30PM panel for the new-this-fall NBC show Emerald City, of which she wrote an episode (!!). And maybe doing some other stuff. Stay tuned. Oct 26 - ODY-C #12 on sale Nov 23 - (JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAZE): ODY-C: CYCLE ONE HC on sale (big, beautiful HC filled with never-before-seen art, concepts, issues #1-12, and the entire monster-sized gatefold from issue #1.) Milkfed Logo by Rian Hughes. Copyright © 2016 Milkfed Criminal Masterminds, Inc, All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2036
__label__wiki	0.634949	0.634949	A Shi'ite Creed Shaykh as-Saduq Tract on The Beliefs of The Shi'a Imamiya The Belief of The Imamiya Concerning Tawhid Attributes Of (His) Essence And Of (His) Actions Belief Concerning Taklif (Responsibility) The Belief In Respect Of Human Actions Regarding the Denial of Both Constraint And Delegation The Belief Concerning (Allah's) Intention (Irada) And Will (Mashi'a) Concerning (qada') Destiny And Decree (qadar) Concerning Man's Original Nature (fitra) And His True Guidance (hidaya) Belief In The Capacity Of Human Beings (al-istita'a) Regarding the Source of Creation (mabda' ) Concerning Abstention From Disputation (jadal) And Contention About Allah (mira') Concerning The Tablet (lawh) And The Pen (qalam) Regarding The Chair (Kursi) Concerning The Throne Concerning Souls (nufus) And Spirits (arwah ) Concerning Death (mawt ) Concerning The Questioning In The Grave Concerning Resurrection (Raj'a) Concerning Return (Ba'th) After Death Concerning The Pond (al-Hawd) Concerning Intersession (ash-shafa'a) Concerning The Promise (al-wa`d) And The Threat (al-wa'id) Concerning What is Written Against The Slave Concerning Justice (al-'adl) Concerning Purgatory (al-A'raf) Concerning The Bridge (as-Sirat) Passes On the Road to Mahshar Concerning The Reckoning (al-hisab) And The Scales (al-mawazin) Concerning The Garden (al-janna) And The Fire (an-nar) The Manner Of Descent Of Revelation (nuzulu'l-wahy) Revelation Of The Qur'an In The Night Of Power The Belief Concerning The Qur'an Concerning the Extent of The Qur’an Concerning Prophets Apostles, Imams And Angels The Number of Prophets And Vicegerents Concerning Infallibility ('isma) The Denial Of Excess And Delegation Belief Concerning Evil Doers Concerning Dissimulation (Taqiyya) The Ancestors Of The Prophet Concerning The Alids ('alawiya) Concerning Reports Detailed And Summary Concerning Prohibition And Permission Concerning The Reports Regarding Medicine Concerning Two Divergent Traditions Says the Shaykh Abu Ja'far: Our belief concerning them (zalimun) is that they are accursed and dissociation from them is necessary. Allah the Mighty and Glorious says: “For evil-doers there will be no helpers” (Qur'an 2:270, 3:192, 5:72). And Allah says, Exalted is He: “Who doeth greater wrong than he who inventeth a lie concerning Allah? Such will be brought before their Lord and witnesses will say: These are they who lied concerning their Lord. Behold! The curse of Allah is upon the wrong-doers, who debar (men) from the way of Allah, and would have it crooked, and who are disbelievers in the Hereafter” (Qur'an 11:18-19). Ibn 'Abbas in explaining this verse says: Verily, in this context, by “the way of Allah” (sabil Allah) is meant 'Ali bin Abi Talib and the Imams, on whom be peace. And in the Book of Allah (are mentioned) two kinds of leaders: he who guides rightly and he who leads astray. And Allah the Exalted says: “And We made them chiefs (or leaders) who guide by Our command” (Qur'an 21:73, 32:24). And Allah says: “And We made them patterns1 that invite2 unto the Fire, and on the Day of Resurrection they will not be helped. And We made a curse to follow them in this world and on the Day of Resurrection they will be among the hateful” (Qur'an 28:41-42). Now when the following verse was revealed: “And guard yourselves against a chastisement which cannot fall exclusively on those of you who are wrong-doers” (Qur'an 8:25). The Prophet said: He who will wrong 'Ali as regards my successorship after my death, it is as though he has denied my apostleship and the apostleship of (all) the prophets before me, on whom be peace. And he who befriends the wrongdoer is himself a wrongdoer. Allah the Mighty and Glorious says: “O ye who believe! Choose neither your fathers, nor your brethren for friends if they prefer disbelief to faith. Whoso of you taketh them for friends, such are wrong-doers” (Qur'an 9:23). And He the Mighty and Glorious has said: “O ye who believe! Be not friendly with a folk with whom Allah is wroth, (a folk) who have despaired of the Hereafter as the disbelievers despair of those who are in the graves” (Qur'an 60:13). And He the Mighty and Glorious says: “Thou wilt not find folk who believe in Allah and the Last Day loving those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even though they be their fathers or their sons or their brethren or their clan. As for such, He hath written faith upon their hearts. . .” (Qur'an 58:22). And He says, Exalted is He: “He among you who taketh them for friends is (one) of them. Lo! Allah guideth not wrong-doing folk” (Qur'an 5:51). And the Mighty and Glorious says: “And incline not toward those who do wrong lest the Fire touch you” (Qur'an 11:113). (The literal meaning of) zulm is the placing of a thing at a place which is not its own. So he who claims the Imamah, not being an Imam, is an accursed wrongdoer (zalim). And he who ascribes Imamah to those who are not entitled to it, he too is an accursed wrong-doer.3 And the Prophet said: He, who denies 'Ali his Imamah after me, verily denies my apostleship (nubuwwa). And he who denies my apostleship has denied Allah His divinity. And the Prophet, on whom be the blessings and mercy of Allah, said: O 'Ali, you will be the wronged one (mazlum) after me; and he who wrongs you has verily wronged me; and he who acts justly towards you has verily acted justly towards me; and he who denies your (claims) has verily denied mine; and he who befriends you has verily befriended me; and he who treats you as an enemy has verily treated me as an enemy4 and he who obeys you has verily obeyed me; and he who disobeys you has verily disobeyed me.5 And our belief concerning him, who denies the Imamah to the Prince of Believers 'Ali bin Abi Talib, on whom be peace, and the Imams after him, is that he is the like of him who denies the apostleship of all the prophets, on whom be peace.6 And our belief concerning him, who believes in (the Imamah of) the Prince of Believers and denies a single one of the Imams after him, is that he is in the same position as one who accepts all the prophets but denies the apostleship of our Prophet Muhammad. And Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq said: He who denies the least among us is like him who denies (the claims of) the first among us. And the Prophet said: The Imams after me are twelve, the first of them is the Prince of Believers 'Ali bin Abi Talib, and the last of them is the Mahdi (rightly-guided), the Qa'im (the upholder of the true religion); obedience to them is obedience to me and disobedience to them is disobedience to me; and he who denies one of them has verily denied me. And Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq said: He who doubts in the infidelity (kufr) of our enemies who have wronged us is himself an infidel (kafir). And the Prince of Believers said: Ever since I was born I have always been wronged. When 'Aqil used to suffer from ophthalmia7 (rarnad), he used to say: Do not sprinkle eye-powder into my eyes, until you sprinkle it into 'Ali's, and they would do so although I had no ophthalmia. And our belief concerning him who fought 'Ali is that he was an unbeliever (kafir)8, on account of the saying of the Prophet, on whom be the blessings and peace of Allah: He, who fought 'Ali, fought me; and he, who waged war on 'Ali, waged war on me; and he, who waged war on me, did so against Allah. And (also) on account of his (Prophet's) saying to 'Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husayn, peace on all of them: I am the enemy of those who wage war against you, and at peace with those who are at peace with you. And as for Fatima, the blessings of Allah and His peace be on her, our belief is that she is the leader of the women of the world, both the earlier and the later ones.9 And verily Allah the Mighty and Glorious is wroth with him who evokes her anger, and is well pleased with him who pleases her, for He has weaned her and those who revere her from the Fire. And she left the world displeased with those who had wronged her and usurped her rights, and denied her the inheritance left by her father. The Prophet said: Verily, Fatima is a part of myself; he who angers her has angered me, and he who gladdens her has gladdened me. And the Prophet said: Verily Fatima is a part of myself, and she is my spirit (ruh) which is between my two flanks.10 What displeases her displeases me, and what gladdens her gladdens me. And our belief is that absolution is necessary in respect of the four idols (awthan)11 - Yaghuth, Ya'uq, Nasr, and Hubal, and the four (female) idols (andad12) al-Lat, 'Uzza, Manat, and Shi'ra; also in respect of those who worship them, and all their partisans and followers. Verily these are the worst of Allah's creatures, and the declaration (of belief in) Allah and His Messenger and of the Infallible Imams does not become complete without seeking absolution as regards their enemies. 1. So for أئِمَّة lit. "leaders". 2. N erroneously يهدون instead of يَدْعُون 3. BHA, no. 185 (on p.68, "(4) Fourth . . ." is really paragraph 185), and no. 209 (p.78). 4. Reading as in D عاداك, not عاراك as in N. 5. Compare Fyzee, Ismaili Law of Wills, 70 -71. Equality of `Ali and the Prophet, BHA, p. 71, line 1. FC, nos. 40 - 45. 6. FC, nos. 48 -49; the original Arabic is clear, but the summary is too brief to be explicit. KP, xl and references; Donaldson, 351- 356. 7. Reading with D فيقول لا تذَّروني حتى تذُرُّوا عليَّا فيذروني ; N لا تدروني حتى تدوروا علياً فيدروني. 8. Reading with D اعتقادنا فيمن قاتل عليَّا فإنه كافر بقول النبي ص إلخ; اعتقادنا فيمن قاتل علياً [فإنه كافرٌ] قوله ص إلخ. 9. Among the Shiites, Fitima is the noblest of women. Among the Sunnites, there are various views: Was. Abi Hanifa - Khadija, `A'isha, all others (MC, 130, par. 24). al-Baghdadi says that after Khadija there is a difference of opinion as regards `A'isha or Fatima; but he finally lays down the following order: Fatima, Khadija, `A'isha, Umm Salama. For Hafsa (daughter of `Umar), see MC, 183-184, It may generally be said that among the Shi'a the first place is always given to Fatima whereas among the Sunnis there is much divergence, although between Fatima and Khadija the honours seem to be very even. See s.v. Fatima, Khadija, and `A'isha in Wensinck's Handbook. 10. بَيْنَ جَنْبَيْ appears to be an expressions which implies that Fatima was as close to the Prophet as his own body. 11. Qur'an 71, 23 where Hubal is not mentioned, see MB, s.v.هبل. 12. D. B. Macdonald, s.v. Allah in EI, i. 302; see Qur'an 53, 19 -20 and 49 where Shi'ra is mentioned. ‹ The Denial Of Excess And Deleg... Concerning Dissimulation (Taqi... ›	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2052
__label__cc	0.628272	0.371728	Optimized portfolio Empowered employees Glossary and abbreviations Governance documentation Contact Aegon Find your local Aegon office Learn more about Aegon at a glance. Capital & liquidity Debt programs Aegon N.V. Debt program documentation Senior notes Schedule perpetuals Redemption perpetual securities Capital securities Aegon Bank N.V. Covered bond program documentation SAECURE Code of conduct documentation Compliance documentation Presentations archive Shareholders & AGM Why invest in Aegon? Share buyback program Share price tool US Shareholders Shareholder documentation Watch the Analyst & Investor Webinar Translating growth opportunities into valuable businesses Go to the playback Get in touch with a member of our Media Relations team International commitments ESG policies Our PSI commitment Supporting society Aegon publishes eighth Responsible Investment Report Aegon Center for Longevity & Retirement Retirement Readiness Survey Aegon Retirement Readiness Index Themed research reports The New Social Contract: Empowering individuals in a transitioning world Working at Aegon Our job roles Inside Aegon Careers in The Netherlands Read about working in The Netherlands. } else { } Aegon Corporate Aegon is a global financial service company that helps people achieve a lifetime of financial security. Aegon can trace its roots back to the first half of the 19th century. Nearly 175 years later, we have businesses in more than 20 countries, serving 28.5 million customers worldwide as of the end of 2018. Here are three reasons why Aegon is a sound long-term investment: Benefiting from global trends Our services have never been more necessary than they are today. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 billion people will be over 60 years of age by 2050 – almost a quarter of the world's population. This demographic change poses far-reaching challenges for society, governments, businesses and Aegon. One of the key shifts will be who provides financial security during retirement. That responsibility is shifting fast from governments and employers to individuals, though many people are neither equipped with the knowledge nor the resources to protect their financial futures. It is our responsibility to help customers make the right choices. Aegon offers financial products and services to support its customers through every stage of their lives. From life and accident & health insurance during their working lives, to saving for retirement, and (guaranteed) income products after retirement. By offering great service and the products they need, we develop loyal customers who stay with us throughout their lives. International footprint Aegon is active in over 20 countries around the world, including the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. In some countries, such as India and China, we operate with joint venture partners in order to utilize their local expertise and existing distribution channels. Our geographic, product and business-line spread means that we benefit from diversification, as recognized by the rating agencies that cover us. Our global presence and strong purpose gives us access to a huge range of potential employees. In particular, this allows us to recruit employees with the essential and scarce (digital) capabilities to support our transformation. An increasing number of customers want to manage their finances online, with personalized offerings, and access to advisors or customer services, how and when they choose by phone, face-to-face, and through social media. Our global presence allows us to share our expertise between markets to deliver cost-effective, accurate and quality solutions through technology. We invested in this area early on and today we have a very strong and capable team. We use analytics throughout the business; from assessing investment opportunities and market trends to customer engagement, underwriting and claims, and administrative processes, and to develop new pricing models. Analytics gives us a decided edge and delivers real commercial benefits. We were also one of the first insurers to establish a venture fund, Transamerica Ventures, which scans the globe for FinTech and InsureTech startups that offer technology or services that can help our businesses. For more, see the article: Changing Aegon's future one data set at a time With more than 28 million customers, around 25,000 employees and over EUR 800 billion (year-end 2018) invested on behalf of our customers, we benefit from significant economies of scale. Our size means we can invest in strong global platforms and back-office systems, and are able to spread costs across our large customer base. And our strong capital position guarantees our ability to meet our financial obligations to our stakeholders. Global asset manager As a global group we have been able to build a strong asset management business. The insights we gain into market, regulatory, customer and product trends from operating across different geographies enables us to use our expertise from one market and apply it to others. Sharing insights and experience saves us time and money and helps us deliver market-leading capabilities for our customers. Overall, we are positioned to benefit from the growth opportunities across our expanded customer universe, the broader range of services and solutions we can provide them, and the focus on doing this in more capital efficient and targeted ways. (For more, visit the Aegon Asset Management website.) To make an informed decision about investing in Aegon, it's also important to understand how we add value. Click here to find out more about our business model Delivering shareholder value For 2019 – 2021 Aegon's operations are targeted to generate EUR 4.1 billion of capital cumulatively. This excludes market impacts and one-time items, and is after holding funding and operating expenses. It is our intention to pay-out 45 – 55% of this capital generation* to shareholders over the period 2019 – 2021 in the form of dividends. In addition, Aegon is targeting a return on shareholders' equity of more than 10% on an annual basis. Capital generation is backed by a proactive approach to manage the portfolio of businesses, which are grouped into three distinct categories – 'Manage for Value', 'Drive for Growth', and 'Scale up for Future' businesses. The first category consists of at-scale businesses, which are mostly spread-based, and are managed for value in a sustainable way. The vast majority of investments will be directed to 'Drive for Growth' businesses which are at the core of Aegon's strategy as they drive future capital generation. Finally, the third part of the portfolio – 'Scale up for Future businesses' – is aiming at capturing meaningful new opportunities. Aegon aims to deliver shareholder value by growing its business, increasing capital generation and paying out dividends to its shareholders. Aegon's operations are expected to generate EUR 4.1 billion of capital cumulatively for 2019 – 2021. It is Aegon's intention to pay-out 45 – 55% of this capital generation* to shareholders over the period 2019 – 2021 in the form of dividends. Between 2012 and 2018 Aegon paid out a stable, growing dividend to shareholders. Read our latest press releases Gain a deeper understanding of our strategy (presentations) View our dividend history Delve deeper into our performance (half-year figures) * Excluding market impacts and one-time items, and after holding funding and operating expenses ** Assuming markets move in line with management's best estimate, no material regulatory changes, and no material one-time items other than already announced restructuring programs. Providing financial stability Aegon is dedicated to meeting its long-term commitments to shareholders by delivering sustainable financial results and maintaining a strong and stable balance sheet. Going forward, the focus remains on growing profitably, and creating value for all stakeholders including customers and shareholders. In this way, Aegon will fulfill its purpose of helping people achieve a lifetime of financial security. Since January 2016, European insurance companies have been required to comply with the new capital adequacy framework, Solvency II, which was introduced to protect policyholders. The framework ensures that insurers and supervisors identify risks to capital levels at an earlier stage and take action where needed. Under the new framework, the level of funds an insurer has to cover its level of risk is expressed as a Solvency II ratio. This means that insurers with higher-risk investments, such as equities, must hold more capital than those investing in lower-risk assets, such as government bonds. The statutory supervisory standard under Solvency II is 100%, which means that an insurer's capital is such that it would still be able to meet its obligations in the event of a severe shock expected to occur only once every 200 years. Aegon's Group target range is 150 – 200%. For the most recent ratios, see our latest half-year results press release. Holding excess cash Aegon targets a holding excess cash position within the target zone of EUR 1.0 to 1.5 billion. Gross financial leverage ratio Aegon targets a gross financial leverage ratio between 26% and 30%. AA- financial rating Aegon wants to maintain a capitalization required for a financial strength AA- rating. Detailed financial ratings Introduction to Solvency II infographic (pdf) FAQs about Aegon & Solvency II * Assuming markets move in line with management's best estimate, no material regulatory changes and no material one-time items other than previously announced restructuring programs. 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__label__wiki	0.883618	0.883618	Egyptian military now flying Mi-24 ‘Hind’ helicopter UAE gifts 30 Typhoon MRAPs to Mali to support counter-terror operations Update: Nigeria takes delivery of two Leonardo A-109 Light Utility Helicopter GNA deploys Hawk air defense system and Sentinel 3D radar at Tripoli’s Airport ahead of Turkish incursion Egyptian Air Force conducts “Elephant Walk” during Qadir-2020 exercise Military Africa African Relations & Geopolitics Army Ghanaian Army soldiers teach U.S. Army troops Jungle Warfare. June 3, 2017 Ekene Lionel Ghana (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Its not everyday we come across news of US Army soldiers being trained by an African country but that is exactly the case at the just concluded Unity Accord 2017 bilateral exercise in Ghana last May. Official photos release by the US Army Media team shows that Ghanaian Army soldiers took a lead role in the exercise teaching and instructing their American counterparts on the art of Jungle Warfare an area where the Ghanaian soldiers are particularly proficient in. The exercise took place at the Jungle Warfare school located the Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana. The training exercise was aimed at assessing the participating members in Jungle Warfare, counter-insurgency and internal security operations. The whole exercise consisted of three various parts which the service members must complete, it includes: Command Post Exercise (CPX). Field Training Exercise (FTX). Jungle Warfare School (JWS) Training. The Command Post Exercise (CPX) comprises of soldiers from 15 African countries and 7 western countries working through real-world scenario peace-keeping missions from the United Nations Multi-dimensional Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The exercise also saw the use of computer-based scenario which was monitored by observer controllers. The African countries that participated in the CPX exercise includes Representatives from the ECOWAS, Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Chad, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Togo. While the western countries who sent representatives includes Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and the U.K. At the Bundase Training Camp two hours drive from Accra the countries capital, soldiers from the Ghana Army 5th Infantry Battalion and the U.S. Army 1st Battalion 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne division trained side-by-side with live rounds and explosives. The FTX featured soldiers engaging in diverse war-fighting tactics such as Door-blasting demolitions, Sniper fire marksmanship, Frontal assault against fixed targets, IED defense, Command and Control and Combined Arms training including mortal fire training. Ghana Armed Forces Maj. Jacob Codjoe, course commander of the Jungle Warfare School, explains how to perform an ambush during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) At the Jungle Warfare School (JWS) northwest of Accra, 62 soldiers from the U.S D Company, 1-506th Infantry Regiment received Jungle Warfare training from their Ghanaian counterpart. This marks the first time an African nation trained U.S. Army forces. The Ghanaian taught the U.S. how to survive and fight in the jungle. The training includes river crossing, day and night jungle navigation, survival techniques, obstacle crossing, emergency and medical procedures, wildlife hunting and identification of edible crops. A Ghanaian Army Major, The course commander of the school even went further to prepare and present a python snake dish. AU.S Army Soldier and a recent graduate of the GAF Jungle Warfare School said concerning the snake dish — “The craziest thing I’ve done since I’ve been here is, I ate a snake; Python is extremely spicy, I got to watch them (GAF) prepare it and cook it for us it was pretty cool,” he said. “I’ve never eaten snake before,”. Ghana Armed Forces Maj. Jacob Codjoe, course commander of the Jungle Warfare School, presents Python meat during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) All 62 foreign soldiers graduated from the school despite all the grueling drills and unfamiliar illness. After the major exercises and drills, the participant went on a tour of the military facility guided by Lt. Col. Ct Broni who is the commander of the Jungle Warfare School. Before all the participant left for their various countries. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr., deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Africa, receives a tour from Lt. Col. Ct Broni, commander of the Jungle Warfare School. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) The exercise was coordinated by Ghana and the United States, It is sponsored by the U.S. African Command (AFRICOM). What do you guys think? I say Kudos to the Ghana Armed Forces for making Africa proud. Please share your views with us. A Ghanaian Armed Forces soldier teaches a Tactical Casualty Evacuation class during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghanaian Armed Forces Soldiers demostrate a Tactical Casualty Evacuation (Tac CASEVAC) during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) A Ghanaian Armed Forces soldier instructs a Tactical Casualty Evacuation course to U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airbone Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) U.S. Army Sgt. Caleb H. Adkins assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division takes a piece of Python meat during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 20, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghana Armed Forces Sgt. M Agyemang instructs U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division on jungle warfare tactics. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division falls into a pond. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghana Armed Forces Sgt. M Agyemang discusses training with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) U.S. Army Spc. Dominique Singletary assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division performs a low crawilng course during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) A Ghana Armed Forces soldier gives intructons to his squad while conducting an ambush demostration during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 20, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghana Armed Forces Maj. Jacob Codjoe, course commander of the Jungle Warfare School, explains how to perform an ambush during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) A Ghana Armed Forces soldier provides security in an ambush demostration during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda, Ghana, May 20, 2017. The Jungle Warfare School is a series of situational training exercises designed to train participants in counter-insurgency and internal security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) A Ghana Armed Forces soldier gives instructions to his squad before an ambush demostration during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghanian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer 2 Anim Kwame prepares to instruct U.S. Soldiers 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghanaian Armed Forces Sgt. Ibrahim Abubakari observes a U.S. Soldier from 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airbone Division crawl through an obstacle during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) Ghanaian Armed Forces Maj. Jacob Codjoe, course commander of the Jungle Warfare School, supervises U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, conducting an ambush course during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) A Ghanaian Armed Forces soldier discusses training with U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) U.S. Army Spc. Ian McCaw assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division discusses training with a Ghana Armed Forces soldier during United Accord 2017 at the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase military base, Akim Oda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas) ← Kenyan Air Force acquires AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter secretly. Nigerian Army receives first batch of 177 Streit series of Armored vehicle. → Ekene Lionel Techy, Futurist, Award-winning defense technology writer. 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__label__cc	0.706054	0.293946	Home•BYD Batteries BYD Batteriesadmin2019-10-30T17:30:55+11:00 BDY Battery solar systems Australia The BYD B-Box Energy Storage System utilizes the BYD Iron Phosphate battery in a modular design that allows the flexibility to use up to four battery modules in a single rack. The B-Box is able to meet the requirements of different storage systems by increasing the capacity through parallel connection of battery rack. Residential PV Installations for self-consumption applications Commercial and Industrial installations for peak shaving Telecom industry for back up power Micro-grid BYD standard 3U battery—U3A1-50E-A which is CE and TUV certified, had been widely used in Telecom and Energy Storage applications in global market. The battery is manufactured by BYD LiFePo4 technology with annual capacity of 10GWh. Features of Battery Stable discharge plant Excellent safety performance Long cycle life High temperature performance High energy density High charge & discharge rate High energy transfer efficiency No pollution About BYD Company Founded in 1995 as a pioneer in battery technology, BYD’s mission is to change the world by creating a complete, clean-energy ecosystem that reduces the world’s reliance on petroleum. BYD’s innovative products are leaders in multiple sectors, including battery-electric automobiles, buses, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and forklifts; the SkyRail monorail system; solar power generation and energy storage systems; and consumer electronics. At the heart of BYD’s technology is its batteries. One of the largest rechargeable battery manufacturers in the world, BYD develops batteries for large-scale, grid-connected energy storage systems. BYD’s non-toxic Iron-Phosphate battery chemistry makes it the safest choice available on the market today.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2060
__label__wiki	0.918064	0.918064	The Professionals Out Now Madlib and Oh No's debut collaboration as The Professionals is out now on 2CD and vinyl. Pre-order Pearl Jam Gigaton, the first new Pearl Jam album since 2013, is out on 3/27 on CD+book and triple vinyl. $100 Gift Certificate Contest Enter to win a $100 shopping spree at Amoeba! Choose a store gift certificate or online code. January Events at Amoeba Hollywood View our schedule of sales, in-store events and special happenings at Amoeba Hollywood in January. View 2020 Amoeba Calendars Are Here Our brand new 2020 calendars have arrived! Ask for yours at the registers or purchase it online. View NOIR CITY Festival at Castro Theatre in SF 1/24-2/2 Amoeba proudly co-presents the Film Noir Foundation's NOIR CITY festival at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre, 1/24-2/2. This year includes the world... 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Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts [Box Set] (CD) Jimi Hendrix kinda had a knack for playing live, didn’t he? If the triumvirate of legendary Hendrix performances inarguably begins with Woodstock and Monterey Pop, 1970’s Band Of Gypsys might have a solid claim to being his third most important and indispensable live recording. After his original group The Jimi Hendrix Experience had disbanded, the songwriter and guitar legend spent the whole of 1969 both trying to expand his sound beyond the confines and limits of a power trio as well as satiate record company pressure to follow up the immense success of 1968’s Electric Ladyland . On both New Year’s Eve 1969 and the following New Year’s Day, Hendrix took the stage at Fillmore East with his current lineup, a group based out of the wreckage of the short lived “Gypsy Sun and Rainbows” (aka the Woodstock band) and featuring Billy Cox on bass and Buddy Miles on drums, ironically settling his quest for new sounds with the solidification of another power trio. Six songs were culled from the four performances and released as the eponymous live record, most notably the legendary performance of “Machine Gun.” Now, for the first time, the entire four performances have been made available as Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts . With the original recordings assembled in sequential order and mixed and restored to the greatest fidelity possible, The Fillmore East Concerts paint the full picture of Hendrix’s exciting live show at the time, reinventing his old Experience favorites alongside his exciting new explorations in melding funk, rock, and psychedelia. LP $124.98 While I'm Livin' (CD) While I'm Livin' , Tanya Tucker's first new studio album since 2009's My Turn , was produced and cowritten by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings – a team well-suited to the material. The album is more poignant than what the outlaw country artist is usually known for, featuring several ballads. “Bring My Flowers Now,” for example, is a sweet piano ballad about celebrating life now (“while I'm living”) instead of after someone passes. But the sprightly “I Don't Owe You Anything” reveals that Tucker can still bring the sass, kicking off with her mutter, “Oh, I got somethin' to say.” Other tracks like “Hard Luck” highlight the strength still present in her voice, contrasted nicely with the gospel-style backing vocals. Everything Else Has Gone Wrong (CD) Bombay Bicycle Club return after a 6-year hiatus with new album Everything Else Has Gone Wrong , reviving their rhythmic brand of indie rock. The band excels at twining subtle melodies around busy percussion, exemplified in the catchy track “Is It Real?.” The cathartic title song seems to address their time off positively with the lyrics, “Yes, I found my hope again . . .Yes, I found my second wind,” chanted over and over at the end. Another highlight is “Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You),” which is quietly uplifting in a way that invites listening on repeat. Betty: They Say I'm Different (DVD) Betty Davis, who is known for her outsized life, fashion, and music in the 1970s, changed the landscape for female artists in America. She shattered taboos, resisting what was considered “respectable” for women by the record industry and society at large, insisting on complete control of her image and recordings, as well as in her turbulent marriage to Miles Davis. At the height of her fame in the early 1980s, she mysteriously disappeared from public life. In late 2012, after intensive research, the filmmakers discovered Betty Davis living a private life alone in Pittsburgh. Director Phil Cox and his team spent four years with Betty Davis to bring the story of her life to the screen and, for the first time, she reveals why she chose to cut herself off from everyone in her past and vanish from the limelight for three decades. Never Boring [Box Set] (CD) For the first time, a specially-curated selection of Freddie Mercury’s music, written, and spoken words are brought together. The set includes the recently discovered track “Time Waits For No One” and the little-known “Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow.” One Of The Best Yet (CD) When Keith Elam, better known as Guru, passed away from complications due to cancer in 2010, the world figured the chances of a new album from beloved hip hop duo Gang Starr left with him. Fast forward to now, and there is a reason to celebrate: One Of The Best Yet , a posthumous album put together by DJ Premier utilizing some verses recorded by Guru after the duo disbanded in 2003. The end result is as close as possible to what might have been released if Guru was still around, with the added bonus of a stellar mix of guest collaborators (Jeru The Damaja, J. Cole, Q-Tip, Talib Kweli). A perfect gift for the classic hip hop fan. Black Pumas (CD) Austin, Texas soulsters Black Pumas serve up luscious, psychedelic soul on their intriguing self-titled debut album. The band features the enviable talents of Grammy-winning guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada (Grupo Fantasma, Brownout) and songwriter Eric Burton, who met Quesada in Austin after starting out in LA and busking his way across the country. Together, the two serve up fresh, urgent, ultra vibrant tunes that have been described as “Ghostface Killah and Motown in equal measure.” It’s a pretty apt summation of where Black Pumas draw inspiration from but their sound is 100% all their own. Few records this year sound as vital and important as this one. Crank it. Thanks For The Dance (CD) Leonard Cohen offers fans one final, extraordinary gift on the posthumous album Thanks for the Dance . It features nine new tracks, with much of the music written and produced by his son, Adam Cohen, guitar by Javier Mas, piano by Daniel Lanois, and the vocal talents of Feist, Beck, Damien Rice, and a slew of indie world stars. Despite this high-powered galaxy of a collaborators, the arrangements are understated and lyrical, with Cohen’s devastating-as-ever lyrics the real centerpiece of the album. As his gravelly, world-weary voice meditates on sex, death, politics, and spirituality, it becomes clear that each moment of the album is a treasure, as is life itself, as is however many years you personally spent on the same earth as the inimitable Mr. Cohen. Hyperspace (CD) Beck’s Hyperspace is the album longtime fans have been yearning for. It’s funky, undeniably fresh, and often unexpected — would you take a co-producer credit for Pharrell Williams as a case in point? It’s a team-up that works well, with the duo seeming to have more fun than they’ve had in years over the run time of these genre-defying, experimental dance floor fillers. An added layer of depth comes from the lyrical content of these neon-bright tunes; Beck seems to be delving into darker territory beneath the rainbow-hued, near-psychedelic world of sound he has created. Hyperspace is electrifying. Cassette $12.98 uknowhatimsayin¿ (CD) Danny Brown’s work on uknowhatimsayin¿ sounds so close to a weirdo version of a record from rap’s golden age that it’s no surprise Q-Tip executive produced it. Which isn’t to say that Brown’s getting derivative; no, this is an instance of game recognizes game. Brown simultaneously sounds smart as hell and as unhinged as a loose cannon — it’s a tightrope act to be sure but considering that Brown never makes a false move, it’s an experience that’s easy to take pleasure in. Expect the unexpected on this gritty, spaced out, boundary-pushing album. Jaime (CD) Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist Brittany Howard shines brighter than ever on her debut solo album, Jaime . It's a brave, bold, beautiful work from Howard, who named the album after her late sister, who taught her to play piano and encouraged her to write poetry. This is as vulnerable and honest as we've seen the talented Ms. Howard; there are bangers here, but there are also introspective moments of anger, hope, and love. With assistance from Robert Glasper, fellow Alabama Shakes member Zac Cockrell, and drummer Nate Smith, this is essential listening for fans of smart, rootsy R&B. Pony (CD) The mysterious, masked Orville Peck presents an album of pseudo-cowboy country with notes of shoegaze and indie Americana over which he croons in a lush baritone. Songs like “Turn To Hate” offer a subdued catchiness and shimmering twangy guitar; “Dead of Night” is a moodier ballad lifted up by the soaring vocal in the chorus. The deliberate kitschiness is balanced out by strong songwriting and arrangements, combined with undeniable vocal chops. View All Releases Marigold (LP) The Comforts Of Madness... Manic (LP) UR FUN (LP) Get Fixed (LP) Do No Harm (LP) The Deer Portrait (LP) More. Again. Forever. 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__label__cc	0.721994	0.278006	List Of Automotive News And Industry Web sites May 4, 2019 January 10, 2020 Danilo FrillingAUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Its Chicago Assembly Plant, 12600 S. Torrence Ave. Inquiries incorporated data on PHC (28.8%), and access to PHC (due to earlier refusal of PHC, five.four%), general care for MS (36.1%), sufficient housing (9.%), emotional help in crisis (four.5%). And while considerably has changed in the 131 years considering that Benz patented the automobile, in some techniques the transaction expertise hasn’t moved on so considerably. If you’re utilizing the shortened URL Audi A7 Personal Contract Hire and have analytics installed on your web site/weblog, you must see your challenging work pay off virtually immediately. This week, CH-Auto displayed three automobiles, such as a higher-tech two-seater that it stated runs on a 48-kilowatt-hour battery and can go from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 4.six seconds. 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On the flip side, Walmart is producing a technologies-startup incubator in Silicon Valley called Building 8 to determine modifications that will reshape the retail experience, which includes virtual reality, autonomous automobile and drone delivery and personalized shopping. According to IHS Automotive forecasts, factories across the mainland in 2015 will be able to create 10.8 million more automobiles than will be sold in Greater China. He wants to bring the costs of the study for NIHR down to below £2.5M to have any chance of obtaining this trial funded and to aid people with a lot more sophisticated MS. In the decades ahead, China’s emergence as a dominant market place and production center must have significant implications for how cars are created. This approach needs authorities to make an integrated assessment of the charges and effects of extracting, processing, and delivering a fuel or power supply to automobiles (properly to tank”) and of employing that fuel or energy supply and producing emissions (tank to wheels”). In addition, Israel’s sophisticated technologies transfer will assist Chinese businesses to increase the sale of high-technology merchandise abroad, Russo stated. The gap among residuals, principle balanced owed for all auto loans and the recovery value for cars will develop as used auto prices continue to fall. It took years for this network to evolve. Gestamp, a Madrid-based supplier for automotive elements with a lot more than 100 production websites in 20 countries, delivers proof for the excellent integration abilities of TIP. Mike Smitka has followed the business (and the Japanese economy) for 30+ years. A lengthy-standing issue for the sector has been its perception as an old and dirty organization that lies far from the cutting edge of technology. You did a great job of pointing out every single of the factors that we require to do as soon as we’ve posted our weblog posts to get eyes on the post. Piecing collectively the events of an accident is far more accurate and significantly less subjective than testimony when achieved via large data reconstruction. He rapidly took on Ford for preparing to ship operations to Mexico, later adding General Motors, Toyota and other carmakers to the list of these who could be hit with as significantly as a 35 % tariff on imported vehicles and parts. Division of Commerce 2016 Top Markets Report on Automotive Parts for China could be found on their web site. When utilised vehicle values outperform residual values, lessees can trade early and use the equity in their lease as a down payment towards a new buy or lease expanding the new car company.… The Increasing Part Of Mexico In The North American Automotive Industry Trends, Drivers And Forecasts October 15, 2018 September 25, 2017 Danilo FrillingAUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY This little series presents a kind of writing problem it has to be either extremely short or extremely extended, each of which will hit resistance with customers. About Blog – World’s Quickest Production Electric Motorcycles. Interestingly, none of the directors of the firm have any history in toroidal transmissions – a passion to drive the technologies forward into the marketplace location. Now I very strongly suspect that in the survey responses, personnel at a new vehicle dealer are not subdivided into those who perform in service vs finance vs new sales vs utilized sales. It does not cover 100 per cent of technologies or elements needed to make a automobile but it is giving a great 97 per cent, as highlighted by Mr Vicent Cobee, Corporate Vice-President, Nissan Motor’s Datsun. Toyota will give $200 million to the dealers of 1 of its joint-venture partners, FAW Group, even though Renault, which is creating a plant that opens in China subsequent year, stated it will give its distributors far more rebates. So VW has solved the subsidy dilemma: economies of scale and competitive expenses can not be achieved with no somehow receiving BEV volumes up. EU incentives are not adequate paying for a test fleet is a single factor, doing it for millions of vehicles is yet another. Yet, although Americans were concerned with Allied monetary activities, the U.S. ultimately declared war on Germany since Germany was the greater threat to wartime and postwar economic prosperity. (This is separate from factors like eSIM- or multi-IMSI enabled mobile devices or solutions like Google Fi, which can connect to distinct networks, but only a single at a time). That is a bit of a stretch” for a little, little-recognized company like CH-Auto, stated Mr. Russo. Dealers do not want to have any leftover automobiles when this occurs, as those cars are extremely hard to sell against the newest models that have manufacturer incentive assistance. The United States regained the lead in automobile production in 1994, considering that by that time Japanese manufacturers had been developing more of their merchandise in factories in their major overseas markets, such as the United States, in response to financial and political pressures in those markets. The Music three. Music Business Weblog functions a new post every single weekday. Finland has turn into 1 of my favorite markets to report, simply because news are often excellent, and August confirmed the trend, with a total of 258 EV’s sold, a new record, with sales up 211% concerning the identical month last year, with YTD numbers doubling the 2016 outcome, with the EV Share up once again to a record 2,1%. It will be a wonderful time for entrepreneurs, providers, and individuals, all of whom are fatigued following years of Meaningful Use, ICD10, and accelerating numbers of high quality measures. This higher share reflects the reliance of Mexican automotive sectors on a worldwide production network (in this case of European and Asian automakers), which has been highlighted also by Timmer et … five Benefits Augmented Reality Can Offer you The Automotive Industry October 2, 2018 September 25, 2017 Danilo FrillingAUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Thousands of Grundfos pumps operate the automotive industry across the globe and we have the right pump for your application as well. In a customer item marketplace, exactly where innovation is taking place swiftly, and pricing is really competitive, the fast modifications discourages lengthy-term thinking. Our development team has spent a massive quantity of time on research and information processing, and we hope that you will discover the final results worth the work and time invested. In the survey, when drivers have been asked to name a company with self-driving car technology, 55% of respondents named Tesla and 20% named Google but only 12% could name a conventional automaker. Vehicle sharing is a prominent example: the customer pays to use autos only as necessary and foregoes the responsibilities—and benefits—of individual ownership. IoT networks: There was a massive emphasis on NB-IoT around the occasion, as properly as broadband 4.5G/5G possibilities for drones, connected cars and much more demanding applications. The ATS is a legislated entitlement scheme which encourages competitive investment and innovation in the automotive industry. That’s a huge opportunity for improvement, and frankly one that need to take precedence more than locating the time and income to devote on video creation. These stakeholders will share their experiences and brainstorm on Indian Industry’s adaptability and how business 4. will alter the face of Indian automotive industry. In the 1980s the remaining parts of BL, which by then was focused on building Jaguar, Mini, and Rover automobiles and Land Rover sport utility cars and commercial trucks, became the Rover Group Eventually Jaguar regained profitability, and the British government sold off the organization by means of a public stock offering. The bullish utilised car cycle for passenger vehicles ended in 2014 as a result of extreme pricing stress from new car leases. Although there had been 500 vehicles for each 1,000 men and women in Europe, the ratio was one hundred cars in China and under 20 vehicles in India,” David Chaudat, Worldwide Head of Automotive and Sector Sector at Mazars, stated in a comment on the study, adding that the country has a massive possible for development and the correct fuel efficiency, correct product and right price tag would propel growth”. Peas are really Swedish, so Titti has made a dried pea version of falafel, which is bright green and really good. I had to go and calculate the Poynting vector to make clear the energy is – as always – transmitted from one point to an additional by going by means of all points in among. We currently pointed out that AR enables individuals to test drive the automobiles. That would translate into a substantial challenge for automakers — and significantly larger new vehicle rates for buyers — which is why several sector observers count on the topic of NAFTA may drop low on the president’s priority list and see, at most, only modest revisions.… Expert MBA Automotive Industry July 31, 2018 September 25, 2017 Danilo FrillingAUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY As the biggest and most diversified supplier of automotive components, Delphi can offer our car manufacturer buyers with international, single-point sourcing capability and systems tailored to meet their particular demands. In Europe motor autos were recognized as an export item that could support restore war-shattered economies. Last year was a turning point for India’s automotive industry, as it was saw the very first Automotive Mission Program (AMP) 2006-2016 conclude. There is a large opportunity working with each other as an market with government that we can boost the environment, enhance safety, and boost jobs creation and the competitiveness of manufacturing,” General Motors chief executive Mary Barra told reporters soon after the meeting. The initial is that global crises are now an practically annual occurrence rather than uncommon surprises, as pain in one particular market rapidly spreads across the globe. Q: The difference amongst a coupe and a sedan was explained to me numerous years ago by an old physique and fender guy. If it really is to consume bigger prey, it has to bulk up, and that requires time as suppliers rehire and otherwise add capacity. The great news is that we have traveled the world together from 1980 to 2010. You will also want to use diverse headlines each time since you may possibly get banned from Twitter for sending the exact same post numerous instances. In addition, the Uludag Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association has been recognized by the Turkish Grand National Assembly for its contributions to social responsibility projects the Association’s Technical and Vocational High School was commended with the TBMM Eminent Service Award.” In order to meet the potential requirements of the school in the period ahead, the OIB Educational Foundation (OEV), founded in 2011, has joined OIB members to support and develop numerous projects initiated by the Foundation. Changing the worldview about vehicles is the best way to start off. Will we see this marketplace breach the 1% barrier for the first time this year? It also had an intriguing hybrid WiFi / IoT networking unit, which for now focuses on Bluetooth, RFID and ZigBee but I guess could incorporate NB-IoT (or its eLTE variant), or even LoRa if a client wanted. It is controversial although specifically how fast the expansion is nowadays, or how big the existing worth of the Hubble constant, H0, is. There are distinct approaches to measure this constant, and physicists have identified for a few years that the diverse measurements give different final results. The important distinction amongst traditional fuel guzzling automobiles and new age Electric Vehicles (EV) is that an Internal Combustion (IC) Engine automobile has about 10,000 moving parts whereas, an average EV has about 20. This means that the intricacy of technologies and engineering required in making a auto has fallen by 500 instances. About Blog – A internet site committed to motorcycle safety where you can discover bike testimonials, gear evaluations, and newbie motorcycle guides. I had the excellent fortune to turn into wonderful buddies with a … February 18, 2018 September 25, 2017 Danilo FrillingAUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY This tiny series presents a sort of writing issue it has to be either quite short or very long, each of which will hit resistance with customers. Shares of most key automakers have trailed benchmark U.S. stock indexes this year. New-car sales in the U.S. fell from 16.2 million in 2007 to 13.2 million in 2008, according to AutoData Corp. The trend of the automotive industry to mergers and huge-scale organization, and to a circumstance in which each producer could influence but not control the market place, continued unchecked. Viacom, Turner and Fox have joined forces to launch OpenAP, a web interface exactly where marketers can crunch information from numerous sources for television ad targeting on all 3 companies’ networks. 11 11. See National Highway Targeted traffic Security Administration 49 CFR Portion 571, Federal Motor Automobile Safety Standards: Automobile-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communications,” August 2014, Among other implications, this move would contact into question whether and to what extent OEMs can defend their driver-generated data and hold them proprietary. China’s RV market has undergone considerable changes more than the previous many years, which includes a national focus on the development of tourism, campgrounds and the RV market. The Board affirmed a refusal to register QLED on the Supplemental Register, locating it to be generic for smartphones, computer systems, and related goods. The production processes are increasingly getting automated and integration of digital technology to improve efficiency is being adopted. One of the use-circumstances is “donating GB of information to Africa” as a way to enhance Net access in emerging markets. Ford plans to reduce North American production in the third quarter by 34,000 autos compared with a year earlier. As I talked about earlier, utilised car values for passenger automobiles have been falling significantly since 2014. Primarily based on the result of surveys carried out in Malaysia, they have specially designed a new auto recommendation wizard targeted at ladie s, which would let them to easily discover a new auto primarily based on lifestyle, colour of the automobile, and monthly commitment. If individuals think it is just an out-of-the-box remedy, it is not going to operate. But US capacity will also develop 13 % to 14.2 million vehicles in the identical period. I usually refer to the study under which showed that interferon-beta remedy, a moderate efficacy DMT, would most likely perform in PPMS provided the stick to-up is long sufficient in this case 7 years. China has produced a push in current years to develop domestic tourism, including campgrounds and the RV industry. This step used to only apply to posting hyperlinks on Twitter, but with the addition of analytics (click-by way of tracking) on several of the URL shortening solutions, posting a shortened URL on any of your social web sites is a smart method.… Solutions For The Automotive Industry February 8, 2018 September 25, 2017 Danilo FrillingAUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY This is an interagency site developed by federal and state agencies in Idaho to supply timely and correct details for wildland fires, fire restrictions, prevention and education across the state. To succeed, automotive companies, suppliers, and service providers require to type alliances or participate in ecosystems—for example, about infrastructure for autonomous and electrified cars. As visions of victory receded from view the lengthening casualty lists, meals shortages in what, at the advent of the war, had been the world’s greatest exporter of grain, and rampant inflation led to strikes that disrupted war production and gave higher cohesion to the voices of discontent. Inside brightly coloured plastic cartridges, there are dozens of small pellets which utilised to be produced of lead and are now produced from steel. As I described earlier, utilized automobile values for passenger cars have been falling significantly because 2014. Primarily based on the outcome of surveys carried out in Malaysia, they have specially developed a new car recommendation wizard targeted at ladie s, which would let them to simply uncover a new vehicle based on lifestyle, colour of the automobile, and monthly commitment. If folks think it is just an out-of-the-box resolution, it really is not going to work. But US capacity will also grow 13 % to 14.2 million cars in the very same period. We also have a systems integration portion, which brings a lot of technology together and permits operators to combine vendors and partners from the ecosystem into a complete end-to-end resolution. AR is actually creating huge waves in the automotive industry. You might find it helpful to search inside the web site to see how comparable or connected subjects are covered. Regardless of no matter whether its correct, the perception exists and the automobile sector has carried out little to change it. Naturally, shortening the replacement cycle has its supporters as well as its critics. The ideas, designs and projects of the automotive sector locate their way into a competition that is held every single year. If you do a Google Photos search and discover a stock image from an additional site, that doesn’t imply you can use it. If they purchased it from Getty/iStock, it’s their image. Even so, as the sector recognized, the automobile is but a single element of a mobility system—an element governed by extensive regulations, constrained by a want for fuel, and dependent on a network of roadways and parking spaces. The folks who work for Musk, no matter how they feel about his management style, really feel an immense amount of respect—for his intelligence, for his function ethic, for his guts, and for the gravity of the missions he’s undertaken, missions that make all other possible jobs appear trivial and pointless. China’s emergence as the world’s largest automotive market place also is fueling a burgeoning domestic auto industry to compete alongside far more established international players. With hundreds of auto dealerships closed and vehicle imports slowing down, or in some situations stopping completely, Hurricane Harvey is … Automobile Business India, Auto Market News, Automotive Industry, Automobile Marketplace Luxembourg at the crossroads of the European automotive market. For example, in Beijing, a driver wishing to obtain a vehicle with an internal-combustion engine must 1st enter a lottery and then wait up to two years before getting a license plate. To finance production of its 1st vehicle, the organization this summer season plans to sell shares in the organization on Beijing’s over-the-counter stock exchange that is developed for development enterprises. That is where all the girls are going to be. You have to consider outside the box is my motto. The Automotive Industry Financing System (AIFP) was created to stop the collapse of the U.S. auto market, which would have posed a significant risk to financial market stability, threatened the overall economy, and resulted in the loss of one million U.S. jobs. Now there are lots of good timing outfits out there, but TATUR is the ideal as far as I am concerned. Equally troubling: Buyers trust Silicon Valley more on autonomous car software program than automakers. And these suppliers, many of them small- to mid-sized organizations, can make wonderful partners for local training providers that are addressing the auto industry’s increasingly tech-focused workforce challenges. Although Trump spoke often on the campaign trail about the need to revive manufacturing across the economy, he narrowed in on the automotive industry in specific in the weeks following his election. A single of the challenges with network-primarily based recording – specially in the US due to the content-use regulations compliance – is that you have to retailer a copy per user. In 2015, the businesses in the S&P 500, the biggest industry cap stocks in the US, derived approximately 44% of its revenues from foreign markets, down from 48% in the prior year. In the $20 trillion dollar US economy, there’s room for a lot of successful new $50 million firms, but once again, from a $20 trillion dollar perspective they are chump alter. SMR Automotive Australia has manufactured and distributed rear-view mirrors and related goods for the international automotive sector for a lot more than 25 years. From years of coaching and helping men and women with their blogs, I’ve discovered that numerous people make blunders when beginning a weblog, often resulting in them abandoning the project altogether. When we approached HPE, we saw that they do have a exclusive platform that allows us to generate whatever applications, for whatever verticals, for what ever organizations – no matter whether a city or business Even if you wanted to create a solution just for end-users, they have the capability to do it. We’ve moved all the honey processing gear from the cider property to the carriage home so we can a lot more very easily preserve the bees out and guarantee total cleanliness of the honey items (cider processing consists of a lot of flying apple chunks). A single of the risks is that tokenisation itself may possibly limit the possible enterprise and pricing models – for example, how can any of …	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2073
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__label__wiki	0.917883	0.917883	Outreach/Open scholarship/Influential people and organisations < Outreach‎ \| Open scholarship 1 Advocacy organisations 2 Open access publishers 3 Directories and aggregators 4 Policy and mandates 6 Influential people 7 On Twitter Advocacy organisations OASPA - Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association Right to Research Coalition - The R2R Coalition is a group of student associations campaigning for open access. SPARC - Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition Also see the OAD list of OA advocacy organizations. Open access publishers PLOS - The Public Library of Science (PLOS) is a well-established and well-respected open access publisher of scientific articles. PLOS ONE is now the world's largest journal by number of articles. Open Library of Humanities - Open access PLOS-style 'megajournal' for the humanities and social sciences, co-founded by Martin Eve and Caroline Edwards www.openlibhums.org @openlibhums @martin_eve @the_blochian Open Humanities Press Open Book Publishers - Founded by Rupert Gatti and Alessandra Tosi, this is an open access scholarly monograph publishing company who are using Wikisource to host data that accompanies one of their books. Ubiquity Press - London-based open access journal publisher. Also publishes some data journals. Pensoft Publishers - Bulgaria-based open access book & journal publisher. Copernicus Publications Germany-based open access journal publisher. Hindawi Publishing Corporation Egypt-based open access journal publisher. Frontiers Swiss-based open access journal publisher. MDPI Swiss-based open access journal publisher. Directories and aggregators OpenDOAR - The Directory of Open Access Repositories OAD - The Open Access Directory DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals. A searchable, indexed database of all known open access journals that meet their criteria for inclusion (currently almost 10,000). DOAB - Directory of Open Access Books. Similar to DOAJ but for scholarly monographs. Policy and mandates ROARMAP - Registry of Open Access Repositories Mandatory Archiving Policies Public Knowledge Project who make Open Journal Systems OA Button - The OA Button is browser-based tool currently under development which will track every time someone is denied access to a scholarly article and help people find open access versions instead. Open Access Toolset Alliance - This is a new one, might prove very interesting. One to watch. Peter Suber - One of the earliest vocal advocates for open access. Published a book on it last year. From his Wikipedia bio: Peter Suber (born November 8, 1951) is the creator of the game Nomic and a leading voice in the open access movement. He is the Director of the Harvard Open Access Project, a senior research professor of philosophy at Earlham College, the open access project director at Public Knowledge, a senior researcher at SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), and a Fellow at Harvard's Berkman Center and Office for Scholarly Communication. He is a member of the Board of Enabling Open Scholarship, the Advisory Boards at the Wikimedia Foundation, the OpenKnowledge Foundation, and the advisory boards of other organizations devoted to open access and an information commons.' @petersuber Peter Suber on Google+ Alma Swan - Director of Advocacy Programmes, SPARC Europe Alma is one of the most knowledgeable there is on open access policy. Has been involved in many different open access initiatives. Open Access Tracking Project Martin Eve Cameron Neylon - Director of Advocacy, PLOS. Cameron has a long history of advocating both open access and open science. Caren Milloy - Head of Projects, JISC Collections. Caren works on the OAPEN-UK project for open access scholarly monographs. oapen-uk.jiscebooks.org Jonathan Eisen - Editor-in-Chief of the open-access journal PLoS Biology Michael Eisen - Co-Founder of Public Library of Science Peter Binfield - Co-founder of PeerJ & Publisher Jason Hoyt - Co-founder & CEO of PeerJ Jon Tennant Peter Murray-Rust - Agitator for full open access, specifically to facilitate and enable text and data mining. Tom Olijhoek - Dutch molecular microbiologist and open access advocate. Eve Gray Iryna Kuchma Mark Patterson Exec. Dir. at eLife Ian Mulvany Head of Technology at eLife Martin Fenner Kamila Markram Co-founder and CEO of Frontiers Retrieved from "https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Outreach/Open_scholarship/Influential_people_and_organisations&oldid=12764"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2078
__label__cc	0.577652	0.422348	Pederses (Talk \| contribs) (→‎Teaching and Instruction (Standard 5.B.2)) (→‎Equipment and Materials to Support the Educational Program (Standard 5.B.1)) === Equipment and Materials to Support the Educational Program (Standard 5.B.1)=== 5.B.1 ''Equipment and materials are selected, acquired, organized, and maintained to support the educational program.'' 1 Standard Five: Library and Information Resources 2.1 Supporting the Academic Mission of the College 2.2 The Founding Vision of the Library: Any Medium, Any Location 2.3 Functions and Facilities Covered in Standard Five 3 Standard 5.A 3.1 Sufficiency of Information Resources and Services (5.A.1) 3.2 Sufficiency of Core Collection and Related Resources (5.A.2) 3.3 Education Program Drives Resources and Services (5.A.3) 4 Standard 5.B 4.1 Equipment and Materials to Support the Educational Program (Standard 5.B.1) 4.1.1 Collection Development Procedures & Methods 4.1.2 Media Services 4.1.3 Information Technology Equipment & Facilities 4.2 Teaching and Instruction (Standard 5.B.2) 4.2.1 Defining Information Technology Literacy 4.2.2 ITL in the Context of Holly's Generic Library 4.2.3 Cross-Curricular Media Instruction 4.2.4 Faculty Librarians and Library Teaching 4.2.5 Library Faculty as Service Providers 4.2.6 Service and Teaching 4.2.7 Library Faculty and Off-Campus Programs 4.2.8 Modes of Instruction in Media and Academic Computing 4.2.9 Faculty Institutes 4.3 Availability of Policies (Standard 5.B.3) 4.4 Participatory Planning (Standard 5.B.4) 4.5 Networks Extend Information Resources (Standard 5.B.5) 5 Standard 5.C 5.1 Availability of Information Resource Facilities (Standard 5.C.1) 5.1.1 The Information Technology Wing 5.1.1.1 LIR Facilities and Services Visibly Interconnect 5.1.1.2 More Teaching and Study Spaces 5.1.1.3 Hospitable Spaces and Blended Access 5.1.2 More General Access Lab Facilities 5.2 Cooperative Agreements (Standard 5.C.2) 6 Standard 5D 6.1 Sufficiency of Staffing (Standard 5.D.1) 6.2 Staff Qualifications (5.D.2) 6.3 Professional Growth (5.D.3) 6.4 Organizational Structure (5.D.4) 6.4.1 Shared Technology Creates the Need for More Shared Work 6.5 Engagement in Curriculum Development (5.D.5) 6.6 Library and Information Resources Budgets (5.D.6) 7 Standard 5E 7.1 Evaluating Information Services and Collections 7.1.1 Comparing Use Statistics With Other Libraries 7.1.2 Library and Computer Center Use & Satisfaction Rates 7.1.3 Media Services User Surveys 7.2 Evaluation of Teaching & Instructional Programs: Information Technology Literacy 7.2.1 How many students are taught? 7.2.2 Which Students? 7.2.3 Does Library Instruction Result in ITL Gains? 7.2.4 Student Assessment of their ITL Learning 7.3 Participatory Planning (Standard 5.E.1) 7.3.1 Overall Planning for Collections & Services 7.3.2 Loose Structures and Responsiveness to Rapid Change in the Information Environment 7.4 Planning Linkages (Standard 5.E.2) 7.4.1 Planning Across LIR 7.4.2 Continue Blending More Functions within Library and Information Resources 7.5 Evaluation and The Future (Standard 5.E.3) 7.5.1 Collections 7.5.1.1 Support for Rapidly Evolving Information Technology 7.5.2 Library Instruction 7.5.2.1 Cross-Curricular Information Technology Literacy 8 Conclusion: Holly's Generic Library Has Come to Fruition 9.1 Standard 5.A - Purpose and Scope 9.2 Standard 5.B - Information Resources and Services 9.3 Standard 5.C - Facilities and Access 9.4 Standard 5.D - Personnel and Management 9.5 Standard 5.E - Planning and Evaluation 10 Supporting Documentation Standard Five: Library and Information Resources Supporting the Academic Mission of the College Library and information resources at the Evergreen State College support students as they learn to reason and communicate about freely chosen inquiries whose outcomes remain to be discovered or created (Smith, Standard 2). Library and information resources at Evergreen must therefore balance the open-ended demands of free inquiry with the need for stability, security and efficiency in systems and services. Historically, the Library has been well funded when compared to many public baccalaureates, in recognition of the extraordinary demands of open-ended inquiry and independent study. All library and information resources are shaped by the primary mission of teaching and of providing state-of-the-art facilities for academic programs and individual students in this interdisciplinary, liberal arts curriculum. Strong collaboration among library, computing and media staff, faculty, and administration assures the development of the library and information resources as centers for teaching and learning. The Founding Vision of the Library: Any Medium, Any Location When the founding Dean of Library Services, James Holly, wrote his “Position Paper No. 1,” he proposed a model which he called the generic library, in some ways anticipating the concept of today's virtual library. “By generic I include man’s [sic] recorded information, knowledge, folly, and wisdom in whatever from put down, whether in conventional print, art forms, magnetic tape, laser storage, etc. By generic, I also eliminate physical boundaries such as [a] specific building or portion limited and identified as ‘the library.’” Holly's vision motivated many aspects of library, media and computer services but proved in many ways untenable because of technical and budgetary constraints and because the college community expressed traditional longings for a bounded space. Today, laptops and networked data are ubiquitous, and most students expect to access information resources, regardless of medium, remotely. Technology as well as community values have caught up with Holly’s founding vision, and Evergreen's library and learning resources now include all media, distributed to almost any location. At the same time, the physical library has expanded its role as a social and intellectual space and now provides an increasingly hospitable center for learning and gatherings of all kinds. A $22 million remodel connected previously disparate areas and created a more cohesive information technology wing, providing one central entrance for the Library, Media Services, the Computer Center and the Computing and Communications offices. Functions and Facilities Covered in Standard Five Reflecting these developments, Standard Five considers information resources and services from several disparate administrative units: Library Services, including Media Services (administratively part of the Academic Division); Academic Computing (administratively part of the Finance and Administration Division); and the Computer Applications Lab (administratively part of the Academic Division, with a historical role supporting the science curriculum). The phrase "library and information resources" in Standard 5 should be understood to refer to these units collectively, while comments about separate areas will use more specific language such as the Library, Media Services, CAL or Academic Computing. The following table provides a schematic representation of the functions involved in Standard 5: Collections and Holdings Facilities, Labs and Technology Support Periodicals Computer Center Library Faculty Books CAL Library & Media Services staff Government Documents and Maps Photo Services Information Technology staff Databases and Digital Resourceds Digital Imaging Library Dean and Administrative Support Rare Books Digital Imaging Student Staff Archives Multimedia Lab Interns SAIL Media Services Rotating Teaching Faculty Curriculum Room CCAM (live 2009) AT Lab Remote Services: Networked resources, off-campus program instruction, Summit, ILLiad Library Classrooms Standard 5.A Sufficiency of Information Resources and Services (5.A.1) 5.A.1 The institution’s information resources and services include sufficient holdings, equipment, and personnel in all of its libraries, instructional media and production centers, computer centers, networks, telecommunication facilities, and other repositories of information to accomplish the institution’s mission and goals. Throughout this study library and information resources will be found to be strongly linked via face-to-face collaboration and consultation with faculty, staff and students. These interconnections, within a flat organizational structure, assure constant feedback and redevelopment of services and facilities. Library funding generally compares very well with public institutions and correlates strongly to average funding for private liberal arts peers, peers with whom our use statistics compare favorably. An external assessment performed by Edutech described budgetary support for information technology as comparable to that of institutions with similar missions. There are no comparable institutions for studying the large activity of cross-curricular media services, however advocacy from both the cross-curricular perspective of the library and from the specific needs of the media faculty help insure support. Rapid expansion in information technology access and aspirations have lead to changes in personnel allocation and expertise and will continue to make increasing demands on a staff and faculty already stretched in many areas. Description of Facilities, see Major Facilities and Areas 1 & 2 of the Edutech Technology Peer Review Report Holdings and Equipment, see 5.B.1 Personnel, see 5.D.1 Evaluation of Budgetary Support, see 5.D.6 Sufficiency of Core Collection and Related Resources (5.A.2) Broad institutional support for cross-curricular library and information services has historically generated sufficient institutional budgetary support for core collections and facilities. During the study period, the power of networked consortia for collective purchasing and resource sharing has resulted in greater support for the intensive work by individual students formerly more difficult to support effectively. Collection Development, see 5.B.1 & 5.B.5 Education Program Drives Resources and Services (5.A.3) Strong connections to the curriculum inform all library and information services. An entirely distinctive library rotation system deeply connects the library and teaching faculty in the shared project of curriculum and program planning. Teaching alliances between media services professionals and media faculty determine the character of media services. A strong liaison system connects Academic Computing instructors and services with teaching faculty. See Teaching and Instruction 5.B.2 Information technology planning and governance are discussed in Area 5 (Planning and Governance) of the Edutech Information Environment Review. The study notes that planning is collaborative and responsive to academic needs, and could be strengthened through a stronger role for ITCH (IT Collaborative Hive). Standard 5.B Equipment and Materials to Support the Educational Program (Standard 5.B.1) Equipment and materials are selected, acquired, organized, and maintained to support the educational program. Collection Development Procedures & Methods The library faculty develops collections to support Evergreen's changeable interdisciplinary curriculum without the usual benefit departmental allocation or structures. The librarians build collections and vendor profiles on the basis of their work as both library and teaching faculty (See 5.B.2), work which involves full-time teaching, faculty governance, extensive colleagial engagement with the teaching faculty, and affiliation with planning units. The curriculum committee is the faculty as a whole, who develop the curriculum in curricular planning units, curriculum retreats, and governance groups. The library faculty's overall knowledge of the curriculum is strengthened by teaching faculty who rotate into the library and lavish their attention on areas of the collection related to their disciplinary expertise. Finally, librarians honor most requests from individuals for additions to the collection, working from the fact that free inquiry and individual research are central to the library’s mission. In the past, the Library has struggled to satisfy incidental research demands outside the boundaries defined by the core, repeating curriculum. The substantial part of the curriculum which varies from year to year, the significant amount of work by independent contract students (almost 1300 independent study contracts in 2006/7), and the opportunity for intensive individual projects within full-time, multi-quarter programs have all driven demand for specialized materials outside the core collection. Resource sharing and large, shared purchases, all made efficient because of networking technology, have eradicated this problem. See Networks Extend Information Resources 5.B5 below. Close work with the curriculum and faculty also informs the development of media facilities and services. Media staff attend the Expressive Arts Planning Unit meetings, in particular the Moving Image subgroup. Budgetary processes for equipment purchase and operating costs include multiple avenues for consideration of educational program needs. Through the Planning Units needs are communicated to the Academic budget planners. Through the Library, cross-curricular media demands are communicated to the Academic budget planners. Through the Information Technology Collaborative Hive (ITCH), cross-unit needs are coordinated and passed up to the campus-wide budget process. These three avenues help assure that the budget process addresses both broad and specific curricular demands for media. Some stresses develop. Like the Library, Media Services serves the entire academic community, from programs to individuals. And, like the library, Media Services strains under the pressure of answering the needs of freely chosen independent study as well as a fluid curriculum. Students working on independent media productions compete with Expressive Arts programs over scarce resources, from equipment to laboratories to teaching staff. In order to balance these competing demands, Media Services requires students and faculty to submit Media Request Forms, which are reviewed by the Media Services Manager and the Head of Instruction Media, who allocate resources, both human and technological. Individual Contract forms include a question about the need for special equipment or facilities, and this serves as a safety net for screening intensive media use. In these ways Media Services assures that students who embark on media studies do so with the appropriate support. The Expressive Arts planning unit also instituted a Student Originated Studies (SOS) group contract in media in order to assure that students have more consistent access to facilities and instructional support as they pursue their independent projects. Information Technology Equipment & Facilities The Edutech Information Environment Review includes equipment in its discussion of technological facilities in Area 1 of the report. The report states, "Computing, networking and information technology facilities at Evergreen are extensive and impressive. In most cases, Evergreen facilities are at or near standards for similar institutions, and in some cases surpass them. However, these standards are a moving target, and there are areas in which the College will probably have to make upgrades in the near future." The report lauded the computer labs, classroom technology and access to computers. Recommended improvements were to extend wireless to the entire campus and permanently fund a replacement cycle for equipment. Teaching and Instruction (Standard 5.B.2) Library and information resources and services contribute to developing the ability of students, faculty, and staff to use the resources independently and effectively. Defining Information Technology Literacy Standard 2 links the Five Foci and Six Expectations of an Evergreen education are linked to the idea of reflexive thinking. "Reflexive thinking begins with a question, an interrogation of the world, and an encounter with the other. As such it involves the student in the whole process of substantive learning about subjects, disciplines and methods that is the standard domain of learning. But reflexivity is the capacity that a learner has to think about the situation and conditions that underlie her own personal and collective experience of thinking and knowing." This work is engaged and supported through the broad and deep resources of the collections and instruction within the library and information resources. The professional literature and practice of librarianship defines information literacy as a reflective process. To be clear a reflective process considers, evaluates, synthesizes and in general engages information discovered through research. In contrast, a reflexive process goes on to consider one's own learning and knowledge as influenced through exposure to the information under consideration. According to Jeremy J. Shapiro and Shelley K. Hughes, in their article entitled 'Information Literacy as a Liberal Art.', "Information literacy is a new liberal art which extends beyond technical skills and is conceived as one's critical reflection on the nature of information itself, its technical infrastructure and its social, cultural, and even philosophical context and impact... The information literacy curriculum includes Tool literacy - The ability to use print and electronic resources including software and online resources. Resource literacy - The ability to understand the form, format, location and methods for accessing information resources. Social-structural literacy - Knowledge of how information is socially situated and produced. It includes understanding the scholarly publishing process. Research literacy - The ability to understand and use information technology tools to carry out research, including the use of discipline-related software and online resources. Publishing literacy - The ability to produce a text or multimedia report of research results." ITL in the Context of Holly's Generic Library Information literacy at Evergreen is itself a reflexive practice, in addition to being central to the process of reflexive thinking in the broader context of undergraduate education at Evergreen. That is, the student uses library and information resources to put herself in relation to information and thinking from a variety of sources and, further, reflects about herself and her learning as she researches and learns. Within the context of library and information resources as understood and managed at Evergreen, this literacy includes not just print scholarship, but media and computing, to become not just information literacy but Information Technology Literacy. Reflection upon information includes reflection upon the nature and role of the tools themselves. Reflexive thinking includes the relation of the user to the information and to the tools. Thus, in order to assure that students have the skills to communicate about their open inquiries, and the resources to support deeply reflexive thinking, library and information resources take a broad role in the curriculum. Two of the “Six Expectations of an Evergreen Graduate” relate directly to the library and information resources commitment to help students achieve intellectual independence, creativity, and critical acumen. Expectation Two states that our graduates will communicate creatively and effectively; Expectation Four, that our graduates apply qualitative, quantitative, and creative modes of inquiry appropriately to practical and theoretical problems across the disciplines. Not only should literate students read and write astutely, they also should access, view, critique and produce media and writing that is eloquent and complete. In this way, digital scholarship merges seamlessly with individual and formal educational goals, just as print scholarship has in the past. Cross-Curricular Media Instruction Library and information resources support ITL as an agenda for students across programs, disciplines and media. Library and information resources staff and faculty collaborate with teaching teams as they instruct students in media and students who create films, multimedia or musical works for programs or for independent study. These are the challenges of the "freely chosen inquiry," challenges that cannot all be met at all times. However, the location of Media Services administratively and physically within Library Services is meant to insure that media studies and media production are supported appropriately both within the programs that media faculty teach and elsewhere in the freely chosen inquiries of students. The spread of entry-level media applications into the general-use computer labs increases access to media production across the curriculum. Although library and information resources instructors work to fuse teaching with program content, students are nevertheless free to access any media application or information technology beyond or without considering program content. Likewise, many programs focus entirely on technical skill building, without any formal attempt to link these practices to disciplinary content. And in other areas of the curriculum, such as CTL, critical media and information studies are often taught in a theoretical mode, without hands-on media production— the thing itself. The point is that, when skills are valorized over content, or when theory ignores practice, students neglect concrete critical reflection on how technology impacts the message, the creators, the audience, or society. However, Holly's generic library model, the founding principle for library and information resources at Evergreen, has emphasized and counterbalanced the tendency to isolate skills from content. Students who read texts expect to write as well; why should view media and not expect to create it? Early on, a rotating faculty member who helped link instruction with critical media studies and with interdisciplinary programs directed Media Services. Library and information resources continue to struggle to advocate for the critical study of media and information technology across the curriculum. Academic computing also provides access to and instruction in information technologies through a balance of specialized and open computing facilities. With the migration of many media applications to commonly available personal computer platforms, instruction and facilities to support entry-level media production have spread to academic computing and even to the library proper. Library and information resources faculty and staff instruct and teach in multiple modes, from basic skills instruction to more complex, content-driven teaching by faculty and professionals in the curriculum. In addition, the teaching faculty contribute substantively and collaboratively to planning and implementing information services, collections and policies. This dynamic collaboration between the teaching faculty and the library and information resources has shaped the primary mission to support inquiry-based education. Each area within library and information resources has developed structures to connect teaching and instruction closely to the faculty, the curriculum and the academic mission of the college. Utilization, satisfaction, and curricular surveys demonstrate the breadth and effectiveness of this work (See 5.E). Faculty Librarians and Library Teaching In the case of the Library, Evergreen requires rotation between the librarians and the teaching faculty. Briefly stated, faculty librarians rotate out of the library to teach full-time on a regular basis and, in exchange, teaching faculty rotate into the library to serve as librarians providing reference, instruction and collection development. (See Pedersen pp. 41-44 for more discussion of this system). Faculty who rotate into the library leave with updated skills for developing information literacy within their programs and teams across the curriculum. Library faculty develop their subject specialties and enhance their ability to work across pedagogical and disciplinary realms. Perpetual faculty-wide interactions in faculty governance and team-teaching reinforce the strong connections between the library faculty and the teaching faculty. Librarians know the faculty as colleagues and teaching faculty know the librarians (probably the only basis for widespread and effective library instruction in a curriculum without requirements). Teaching teams also spread effective library instruction practices as experienced teaching faculty introduce their new faculty teammates to their library colleagues and the teaching they offer. Most new faculty also bring updated information technology skills and experience to share with their colleagues. A loose liaison system links each librarian with a subset of the curriculum, based on subject expertise, planning unit affiliation, and personal alliances. Faculty librarians provide a wide array of library and information technology related teaching. One-time workshops designed to engage sources particular to the research projects within an academic program represent the most common format. Librarians and teaching faculty design these workshops with the assumption that the skills imparted are embedded in the interests and needs of the program learning community. At a minimum, the faculty for the program usually 1) create a research assignment which informs and motivates the students’ work; 2) attend the research workshop and take part, adding their expertise and/or questions; 3) provide the library liaison a syllabus and a copy of the assignment and a list of the topics students are considering and 4) ask the students to begin considering their topic before attending the workshop so that they are primed to begin actual research during the workshop. Librarians teach series of workshops on research most frequently in the graduate programs, the sciences, and the off campus programs. The teaching models for these more extended situations vary according to the library faculty involved and the role in the curriculum and they evolve significantly year to year. Each year library faculty affiliate deeply with a few such programs, meeting weekly to create stepped learning conjoined with research assignments. For documents exemplifying this teaching see Forensics Syllabus and Chemistry Health Professions Project. During several academic years an information technology seminar linked library internship opportunities with a hands-on web technology workshop. In that model, a small group of students explored contemporary questions in the world of rapid digitization and its social implications. They paralleled that study with real library work and web production practice, including wikis and webpages designed to support library functions. The seminar and workshop have provided a venue for library faculty, staff and Academic Computing instructors to gather and consider both the past and future of information technologies. For syllabi for these programs see the web pages for Still Looking, Information Landscapes and Common Knowledge. Each year one librarian also offers research methods through the evening and weekend curriculum. Library Faculty as Service Providers Within the library, the library faculty see themselves primarily as teachers. They tend to understand the services of the library in the context of teaching and learning, specifically teaching as it actually happens in the Evergreen curriculum. Thus, they do not tend to work from externally defined "best practices" nor do they function in a reactive mode. They take a proactive approach to the work, suggesting tools and strategies for designing library instruction, and finding the intellectual work in the world of research instruction. They position themselves to work across administrative as well as curricular boundaries and sustain an important role in the crossroads of traditional research methods, contemporary information technology and the world of the curriculum and their teaching colleagues. Service and Teaching Over time, the faculty librarians have transformed the reference desk into a teaching space, which goes well beyond traditional service models. For this reason, there is generally a librarian at the desk during the hours that the library is open to the public. Each contact between a librarian and a patron represents an opportunity to teach and learn. In collections, web page design, signage, collection organization, and creation of virtual services, the librarians ask, not just what is easiest or matches the expectations of inexperienced users, but what can be taught through the new design, service or collection. For example, broad aggregate databases have been purchased because they are cost-effective, but the librarians also emphasize and teach comparatively complex digitized indexes which refer students more deeply into the discipline-based literature of their inquiries. As discussed throughout this document, library and information resources are designed, planned, taught and supported in the context of college-wide teaching and learning. Library Faculty and Off-Campus Programs Library support for the two major off-campus offerings, the Tacoma and the Reservation-Based, Community-Determined programs, focuses heavily on instruction, with additional support from networked technology, including specialized webpages for these programs. See Services for Reservation-Based Studentsand Services for Tacoma-Based Students Students of these programs have limited access to the physical library, and must be alerted to the many high quality resources made available to them on-line through the Library. End-of-Program reports show very high engagement with information technology in these programs (See End-of-program Review Results for 2006-07 - Information Technology Literacy by Planning Unit). Most years, librarians work closely with the Research Methods class at Tacoma, providing laboratory-based instruction on location several weeks per quarter. As of 2007/08, this work has taken on a more formalized structure, and has developed into credit-generating research classes. Library instruction at the upper-division off-campus sites of the Reservation-Based Community-Determined programs has varied widely year-by-year. Recently the program has focused on building library methods into the lower division bridge curriculum, which has not involved the library faculty directly. Reservation-Based programs report 100% teaching and use of library and internet research in 2007, however, this work has not engaged the Lbrary's holdings or services significantly. Rebuilding this connection should be a high priority, and a planned faculty rotation from a former directory of the Reservation-Based program will be an opportunity to do so. Perusal of the Achievements list for the self study period demonstrates that almost every development supports distant access to collections and services, and thus the off-campus programs. Modes of Instruction in Media and Academic Computing In all major computer and media labs, staff instructors provide group instruction designed to support the needs of specific academic programs, covering particular applications and tools relevant to the disciplines involved. Media and computing instructors teach workshops in different spaces and in different modes, depending on the discipline and the technology. There are no constraints upon which facilities may be used. In one quarter, a science program might have workshops in the Computer Center focusing on blogs; a math workshop using Excel in the Computer Applications Lab; a session on video documentation for field research in the Multimedia Lab; and a library research workshop in one of the general-purpose labs in the Computer Center. In this way, academic programs leverage staff expertise and facilities as needed. Teaching faculty must be able to easily identify and contact the appropriate staff member to coordinate computer instruction which may require significant logistical support such as lab scheduling, equipment check-out, server space, password access, personnel scheduling and other details. In Academic Computing, program liaisons work with faculty in order to coordinate how programs will teach technology. For instance, the staff liaison helps set up file shares and web spaces and schedules and teaches workshops. In Media Services, the Head of Instructional Media provides a central location for faculty and students requesting instructional support in media to connect with appropriate media instructors and to schedule facilities and instruction. The Media Services staff work with faculty to design and integrate media into their programs. Media Services staff meet regularly with Media faculty in the Expressive Arts planning unit so that they can develop facilities, plan for access, and foster integration of media into academic programs. Students who work independently on media or computing projects or who decide to tackle media projects within non-media oriented programs also receive many forms of instructional support. Academic Computing offers regularly scheduled technology workshops, which are open to all. In addition, Evergreen students can access Lynda.com, which tutors students in software applications and programming languages. The Library recently subscribed to Safari Books Online, which supports the computer science curriculum as well as technical inquiries of students across the curriculum. Academic Computing began a computing wiki in 2006/07 which hosts approximately 2,000 pages of instructions and tutorials and which continues to expand. Increasingly, students, faculty and staff rely on the Academic Computing wiki to stay abreast of technologies hosted on campus. Any student may access most media production facilities and check out portable media equipment once they have completed relevant hands-on training sessions called proficiencies. Media instructors run hundreds of these quick, skills-focused instructional sessions annually, serving thousands of students, ensuring proper use of the equipment, and providing supportive technical background for systems. The number of formal instructional sessions provided to programs has doubled since 2000, suggesting the rapidly expanding use and breadth of college-supported media technology. Finally, the Evening and Weekend Studies curriculum provides a coherent, regular pathway for learning more complex media production processes. Like the library faculty, media instructors teach in a variety of modes: full-time, part-time, introductory, intensive, general, sustained, intermittent, specialized, individual, within programs or collaboratively in small groups. Many of the media staff are artists, professionals, and faculty in their own right with MFA’s in their fields. They teach photography, electronic music, web design, and digital imaging as adjuncts in Evening & Weekend Studies and in Extended Education. Media staff who teach as adjunct faculty are often also called to teach full time as visiting artists. Their contributions to the part and full time curriculum are substantial and sustained, some of them having taught for over 20 years. Their work supports the Expressive Arts. It also assures access and instruction for students who don’t consider themselves artists who want nevertheless to engage in technologies that constitute not just important developing communication media but also define the visual aesthetics of science, history, political science, psychology, and other narratives. Additionally, Photo, Electronic Media and Media Loan staff annually teach as field supervisors for up to eight student interns who are critical to the effective functioning of labs and services. These students typically not only gain high level technical production skills, but also develop instructional, collaborative and administrative experience by working closely with students, faculty and technical staff. Finally, all Media staff sponsor many individual contracts which provide opportunities for students who have identified intensive individual inquiries which are not supported in the curriculum at large.In general, media staff are central to the success of media-based programs and are viewed as colleagues by the Expressive Arts faculty, whose programs they support, and as gurus by less media-literate faculty. These working relationships form the backbone of Media Services. Faculty Institutes As described thus far, library and information resources instructors regularly work with, instruct and support the teaching faculty through individual collaboration. In addition, they design and teach several faculty institutes each summer. Faculty institutes create valuable connections among faculty, library, media and academic computing instructors. Recent information technology institutes have focused on specific applications such as teaching statistics with Excel, using online collaborative tools to foster learning communities, or creating program web pages. Some years, substantive discussions of information technology literacy as opposed to hands-on training, have been offered. During institutes, faculty are also often afforded paid time for self-directed work that focuses on their program planning. In these instances, faculty evaluate technology, practice using it, and plan how to incorporate applications into their programs. Availability of Policies (Standard 5.B.3) Policies, regulations, and procedures for systematic development and management of information resources, in all formats, are documented, updated, and made available to the institution’s constituents. The web provides a venue for all policies, regulations and procedures for all information resources and services. See Required Exhibit 2 Participatory Planning (Standard 5.B.4) Opportunities are provided for faculty, staff, and students to participate in the planning and development of the library and information resources and services. Faculty, staff and students participate in the planning and development of library information resources and services. The college community values face-to-face communication and formal procedures for consultation are minimal. All learning and information resources staff and faculty receive and welcome direct requests and suggestions. As an example, good hiring represents an important decision determining how library and information services evolve and prosper. Hiring processes are broadly consultative. Committees with representation from different work units interview and recommend for all staff positions. Students, staff and faculty representatives join in hiring committees for any major positions, especially those of administrators and faculty. These hiring processes also routinely include public presentations by the candidates, announced to the entire college community, so that the opinions of staff, faculty and students from all sectors of the college may be included in these major decisions. More broadly, collaborative work with teaching faculty and other clients drives the design and planning for almost all instructional and technical support. Face-to-face planning and direct engagement with teaching faculty in a program-by-program context defines the work of library and information resources across all units. See Participatory Planning 5.E.1 Networks Extend Information Resources (Standard 5.B.5) Computing and communications services are used to extend the boundaries in obtaining information and data from other sources, including regional, national, and international networks. Consortial arrangements in the Orbis-Cascade regional system offer Summit, a resource-sharing system which makes it possible to satisfy almost any book and most media request generated by the individualistic interests of students working on independent projects. The Summit system, which currently includes 35 academic libraries from Oregon and Washington, delivers resources within two or three days. Students also use many highly specialized materials from many more periodicals databases which have expanded the number of journal subscriptions Evergreen holds eight to nine times over the self-study period largely due the Cooperative Library Project (CLP), a state-funded resource sharing project among the four-year Washington State baccalaureates. Consortial purchases have reduced per-title costs dramatically and have strengthened areas of the curriculum not necessarily the focus of a core liberal arts collection. For example, psychology, education and business were heavily emphasized in the most recent round of shared purchasing by CLP. Finally, ILLiad, the on-line interlibrary loan system, brings journal articles to the mailboxes and email accounts of students within a few days (or even hours). There are almost no discernible limits to accessing published information for any researcher except those who need to present within 24 hours. Effective campus networks supported by Computing and Communications technical support staff make all this work possible. College-wide steps which have made efficient resource sharing and online information possible have included implementing the Banner student records system and establishing email as the official communications medium for students. Standard 5.C Standard 5.C – Facilities and Access The institution provides adequate facilities for library and information resources, equipment, and personnel. These resources, including collections, are readily available for use by the institution’s students, faculty, and staff on the primary campus and where required off-campus. Availability of Information Resource Facilities (Standard 5.C.1) 5.C.1 Library and information resources are readily accessible to all students and faculty. These resources and services are sufficient in quality, level, breadth, quantity, and currency to meet the requirements of the educational program. For a description of facilities, see Major Facilities and Areas 1 & 2 of the Edutech TESC Information Environment Review. The Edutech TESC Information Environment Review specifically considered networking, telecommunications and other information technology relevant to accessibility. The campus network was lauded as "solid and reliable." The network itself is described technically in Area 1 of the report. Expansion of wireless access from 75% to the entire campus was recommended; this work is proceeding and has the budgetary support to continue into the future. Most classrooms have been networked with display capability, spreading library and information technology access to large portions of the curriculum. The Edutech report also recommended establishing at least one dedicated teleconferencing space for general use, which is planned within the Center for Creative and Applied Media (CCAM). According to Eductech, "student access to computers at Evergreen does not seem to be a problem." The Information Technology Wing LIR Facilities and Services Visibly Interconnect With the generic library as a foundation and the interdisciplinary curriculum as the context, merged collections and services build upon an alternative past. Library and information resources thus collaborate actively across academic and administrative departmental boundaries. The major remodel, implementing a newly consolidated Information Technology Wing, substantially strengthened opportunities for connecting services, facilities and staff. One central, broad entrance now provides access to the Library, the Computer Center, Media Loan and the stairs to Electronic Media, Photo Services and Computing and Communications. More Teaching and Study Spaces The ideal of collaborative learning shaped the remodel. Shared study spaces predominate, whether open area study tables, grouped lounge furniture, pod-shaped arrangements in labs or small group study and media viewing rooms. Wireless access allows informal group work around personal or library-owned laptops. Additional laboratory spaces provide easier scheduling for program work and more computers for individuals when classes do not use the labs. Limited quiet study areas provide an alternative for the solitary scholar, at the same time that small group work is facilitated and encouraged. Overall, the Information Technology Wing has shed barren hallways and utilitarian desks in favor of lounge areas and comfortable study spaces. Overstuffed couches and chairs, large tables, task lighting, and more room for collections all contribute to the spirit of conviviality that informs the work of shared inquiry. Hospitable Spaces and Blended Access Art exhibitions invite patrons into lounge and study areas and help define the library as a public space. The new basement lounge, affectionately dubbed the Library Underground, hosts frequent campus gatherings and public readings, although flooding (a new issue since the remodel) disrupted the area several times in 2006/7. Groups from across campus meet, study and teach in library spaces, which are open to all and where food and drink have always been allowed. The Sound and Image Library (SAIL) media collections are prominently located in the reference area, where SAIL staff work closely with the reference librarians. The newly established Assisted Technology Lab conjoins SAIL and has become a vital meeting place for students to work and show their art and media productions. Again, SAIL and reference staff provide service and technical support for ATL patrons. As the physical reference collection continues to shrink, reference, SAIL, the ATL, and Circulation will continue forming a more blended and prominent shared public presence. More General Access Lab Facilities Rapid developments in networked information technology have blurred between general and specialized technology labs. The main computer center includes many specialized scientific software packages such as ArcGIS and Mathematica, while common graphic manipulation software, such as Photoshop and Illustrator, appear in the CAL. Similarly, the Computer Center supports high-level statistics applications such as R as well as digital music editing. The library computers provide basic Office applications and general web access in addition to library-specific searches, but specific library computers also provide GIS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, assistive/adaptive technology, and scanning applications while SAIL provides multiple stations for basic media dubbing, transfer and editing. Switching to a single user domain and sign-on mean simpler, more consistent access to networked resources across campus. The Digital Imaging and Multimedia facilities provide applications for advanced media production, but are open to all students. Some specialty labs have self-contained resources, such as large format printers or applications requiring more sophisticated hardware. However, the primary distinction among labs is the level of expertise and specialized knowledge of the staff. Students benefit when they know that the specialized character of a lab means there will be more skilled assistance as well. Cooperative Agreements (Standard 5.C.2) In cases of cooperative arrangements with other library and information resources, formal documented agreements are established. These cooperative relationships and externally provided information sources complement rather than substitute for the institution’s own adequate and accessible core collection and services. Despite greatly expanded information access through Summit and shared purchasing agreements, the library continues strong support for the core collection. Over time, Summit circulation data will provide specific reports on areas of the collection where students and faculty consistently or repeatedly demonstrate the need for more depth. Additionally, the Orbis Cascade consortium is working on shared collection development guidelines to help design complementary collections. See Collection Development Procedures and Methods See Required Exhibit 11 Formal Agreements with Other Libraries Standard 5D Standard 5.D – Personnel and Management Personnel are adequate in number and in areas of expertise to provide services in the development and use of library and information resources. Sufficiency of Staffing (Standard 5.D.1) 5.D.1 The institution employs a sufficient number of library and information resources staff to provide assistance to users of the library and to students at other learning resources sites. Library and information resources are generally sufficiently staffed, although rapidly expanding information technologies create weakness in some areas, despite reallocation of staff as media and technologies shift. The Edutech Information Environment Review discusses staffing in Area 3. The report shows staffing when compared to similar institutions in terms of size, mission and culture, to be average. Following are the primary areas of concern: Support for rapidly expanded classroom technology, an additional demand on top of general institutional growth Staffing for greater focus on curriculum planning and engagement with faculty in Academic Computing Staffing to support expanding electronic library resource collections (ordering, contracts, management, evaluation, etc.) Weakened presence of faculty librarians as discussed in the next section Staff Qualifications (5.D.2) Library and information resources staff include qualified professional and technical support staff, with required specific competencies, whose responsibilities are clearly defined. Most library faculty carry both subject and library masters credentials in order to support their teaching as well as their role as professional librarians. Thus the credentials of the professionals are not an issue in the Library, however, the number of professionals may be. The library rotation model presumes that most of the professional librarians will function primarily as teachers. Thus management of the library is placed largely in the hands of high-level paraprofessionals. The table below shows how the Evergreen staffing model diverges from comparable libraries: Staffing Comparisons Library Professionals/FTE Total Staff/FTE TESC 1.93 15.2 DEEP 4.65 16.32 CTCL 4.79 14.71 CIEL 5.51 13.43 COPLAC 2.67 8.55 WA Regionals 1.41 5.62 Source: IPEDS 2006 (See DEEP 2006; CTCL 2006; CIEL 2006; COPLAC 2006; WA State Public 2006) An emphasis on paraprofessional staff who attend to the daily workings of the Library has been a deliberate strategy which differs from most traditional libraries. However, budget cuts during the self-study period lead to the loss of a library faculty line, further weakening the representation of professional librarians within the Library. As a result of the reduction in the number of library faculty, individual library faculty are spending more time out of the library teaching in the curriculum in exchange for the teaching faculty who rotate in. They are also taking more individual learning contracts. This leaves even a smaller team in the library to cover work internal to the library beyond the reference desk, which is now rarely staffed with two librarians, as in the past. Librarians can’t attend as consistently to administration and they struggle to teach creatively in all areas of the curriculum, to keep up with solid attention to collection development, or to respond to the shifts toward evening, weekend and off-campus curriculum. See CVs of professional library staff As if the case with librarians, many media staff and instructors also carry additional graduate training. Graduate degrees noted by staff other than librarians include three MPAs, two MFAs, an MA in Art History, an MEd and EdS, an MSE (Technical Engineering), an MS in Chemistry, and an MS in Computer Information Systems. See Modes of Instruction in Media and Academic Computing for a discussion of media instructors as artists and teaching faculty. In the realm of technical support, the Edutech report recommended assigning "staff responsibilities more specifically." More specific responsibilities and positions have been implemented in Technical Support Services. In the smaller units which provide distributed service and instruction such as the CAL, Academic Computing and Media Services, this stricter delineation of support functions is not as clearly appropriate. Instead, it is often valuable for staff to be able to work on all or most aspects of the instruction or service required, in direct communication with the student, staff or faculty who needs help. For example, the liaison system in Academic Computing assumes that in most cases a faculty member will receive all aspects of support from one liaison, or that liaison will coordinate the support and instruction required. All staff and faculty have engaged new skills as the information technology evolves. Multiple reclassifications have assured that staff job descriptions and pay scales match new expectations for technological expertise. Staff have also shifted the location of their work partially or in its entirety as budget cuts and new programs such as Summit and Illiad have changed where the greatest stresses occur. Increased emphasis on technology in many positions have lead to reclassifications and increases in salaries for some staff, resulting in compression of salaries for some managers. A campus-wide study of exempt salaries is expected to address this issue. Professional Growth (5.D.3) The institution provides opportunities for professional growth for library and information resources professional staff. The library faculty are fully funded for professional activities through the central faculty professional development funds and policies as well as through faculty institutes. See Faculty Development at Evergreen See Professional Leave (Faculty Handbook 6.1) See Professional Travel (Faculty Handbook 6.2) See Faculty Development (Faculty Handbook 6.3) [Need description/reports on staff development here] Organizational Structure (5.D.4) Library and information resources and services are organized to support the accomplishment of institutional mission and goals. Organizational arrangements recognize the need for service linkage among complementary resource bases (e.g., libraries, computing facilities, instructional media and telecommunication centers). The fundamental organizing principle of library and information resources at Evergreen is that an interdisciplinary curriculum demands integrated services. Beyond that, the founding vision aspired to provide all media, in any location. Contemporary networked technology and the expectations of students now create a climate in which barriers between different informations can and must be dissolved. For all these reasons, blended resources, facilities and services predominate throughout Standard 5. See Founding Vision: Any Medium, Any Location See Information Technology Wing Shared Technology Creates the Need for More Shared Work Today, media applications, once physically limited to Media Services, are located, maintained, taught and used throughout the facilities administered by Academic Computing and, to a degree, the Library. Similarly, library resources, once physically limited to the library building, are found anywhere within reach of the web. Public computers, once found only in the Computer Center, are everywhere, as are privately owned laptops. These shifts have accelerated over the past ten years and have changed the instructional roles of the areas and their relationship to the curriculum. Undoubtedly, library and information resources will continue to distribute their budgets, facilities and staff to continue expanding access to information technology in academic programs and for individual students. As technologies have changed, so have the relationships among the Library, Media Services, and Computing, which now share in the communal project of interconnecting, teaching and supporting our information and technological resources. At this juncture, there seems little point in redesigning the administrative structures that oversee these areas because new relationships and responsibilities have evolved organically, based on need, demand, and interest and will continue to do so. In order to make sure that these effective working relationships continue to develop, reinforcing connections such as joint staffing, deliberately planning together, and continuing involvement across the areas when hiring for new staff and particularly administrators must be emphasized. The Edutech Information Environment Reviewsuggested that the esxisting distributed structures were valuable, but recommended greatly enhancing the role and formal responsibilies of the ITCH in order to assure better planning in consonance with the mission of the college. See 5.E for fuller discussion of this recommendation. Edutech did not capture the centrality of the teaching role in major portions of the information resources environment at Evergreen. It is that teaching role and its development which assures the most important connections between the academic mission of the college, the educational program and IT services of all kinds. While the Library and Media Services collaborate, as a matter of course, with Academic Computing, the real challenge remains: How to more thoroughly engage the teaching faculty across the curriculum in defining the role of information technology in the academic careers of our students. Engagement in Curriculum Development (5.D.5) 5.D.5 The institution consults library and information resources staff in curriculum development. See Collection Development Procedures & Methods 5.B.1 Library and Information Resources Budgets (5.D.6) 5.D.6 The institution provides sufficient financial support for library and information resources and services, and for their maintenance and security. The library is well-funded compared to other regional public baccalaureates in the state (WA State Public in the table below) and peer public liberal arts libraries nationally (COPLAC in the table below). This comparatively rich funding reflects a historical recognition of the demands of freely-chosen inquiry and independent research and the centrality of library research in a liberal arts education. Both funding and use rates closely match those of the private liberal arts libraries which predominate the DEEP (Documenting Effective Educational Practices), CTCL (Colleges That Change Lives) and CIEL (Consortium of Innovative Environments for Learning) peer groups. Thus the general funding level for the Evergreen Library compares closely to that of institutions with similar missions, services and roles within their institutions. For further discussion of the role of libraries in liberal arts colleges see Comparing Use Statistics With Other Libraries (5.E). Circulation+ILL/FTE Expenditures/FTE TESC 4153 31 $782 DEEP Colleges 2046 18 $829 CTCL 1506 23 $859 COPLAC 3742 16 $464 CIEL 7042 25 $794 WA State Public 11,415 15 $373 As budget cuts have reduced both staffing and collections, diversified revenue sources have become a high priority for Library Administration. Generous biennial infusions from the central Academic Budget have withered since earlier study periods. Indirect funds from activity grants to the faculty, major gifts from donors, book sales, and fines for lost or destroyed books have all increased to make up important non-state sources for collection development. The development of facilities and programming have been supported through major donors with the Library Dean and the campus fundraisers focusing significant attention on these efforts. The Edutech Edutech Information Environment Review discusses budgets in Area 4 and compares Evergreen to similar schools on the basis of physical environment, enrollment numbers, education goals and aspirations, residential nature, tuition, and governance structure and determined that Evergreen devotes considerable resources to IT and is consistent with its peers in that regard. In 2005, Evergreen’s expenditure on IT—expressed as a percentage of total institutional expenditures—was 6.7%. This percentage aligns with the 6.7% reported by Computing in a 2006 survey of public four-year colleges. The average for all institutions was 6.5%. Generally, IT is funded comparably to institutions with similar missions and culture. The report recommended that budget processes should be addressed which take into account the heavy demands upon replacement, operation and maintenance as IT becomes ubiquitous in the classroom as well as labs. See Comprehensive Budget (Required Exhibit 9) Standard 5E Standard 5.E – Planning and Evaluation Library and information resources planning activities support teaching and learning functions by facilitating the research and scholarship of students and faculty. Related evaluation processes regularly assess the quality, accessibility, and use of libraries and other information resource repositories and their services to determine the level of effectiveness in support of the educational program. Evaluating Information Services and Collections Assessments of Evergreen's library and information resources confirm support for the academic mission of the college as a public liberal arts college which expects a substantial number of students to engage in self-selected independent inquiry. Utilization patterns among Evergreen students correlate closely to the intensive use found among library arts colleges as opposed to lower use rates found among more comprehensive institutions. Comparing Use Statistics With Other Libraries In 2002, Washington's four-year public baccalaureate institutions implemented the Cascade resource sharing consortium. This start-up provided an amazing new service and also an opportunity to assess how rapidly a major new service might be implemented. Evergreen patrons borrowed 9,723 during the first year, more than any other library, even though Evergreen was by far the smallest institution in the consortium at that time. Although ten times bigger than Evergreen, the University of Washington borrowed just under 7,000 items during that first year. It took a year for the University of Washington to surpass Evergreen, while other institutions had not done so even in 2006. The quick acceptance of Cascade testified to the efficient connection between the library, library instruction and the teaching faculty and curriculum at large. Cascade became Orbis/Cascade as the Washington and Oregon academic consortia merged. The new on-line resource sharing service, entitled Summit, provides ongoing circulation comparative statistics. To continue comparison within the original members of Cascade, in 2007, Evergreen borrowed 4.52 per FTE; almost 4 times the next heaviest user at 1.15 items borrowed per student. Although one might assume that small collection size drives this higher demand, the fact is that the Evergreen collection circulates at a high rate per student as well, according to federal IPEDS data. IPEDS data for 2006 also provide the opportunity to compare use statistics of liberal arts colleges with Evergreen and with small masters level universities (Carnegie Class Masters I), where strong distinctions appear again. When both circulation and interlibrary loan are counted, Evergreen circulates 31 items per FTE, liberal arts colleges national average 24 items per FTE and the Masters I institutions circulate 8.34 per FTE. [take a look at numbers with Summit loans deleted] The same dramatic distinction between liberal arts colleges and comprehensive institutions appears in the Summit consortium, which covers a full gamut of colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington. Following is a table which lists the heaviest users from the member libraries, based upon their rates of use per FTE in 2006. Evergreen places high on the list, among the most highly ranked liberal arts colleges, all well above usage rates at more comprehensive institutions. # Items borrowed Items/FTE Reed 20,480 1,268 16.15 G. Fox U. 14,427 2,392 6.03 Marylhurst 4,548 852 5.34 Lewis/Clark 14,386 2,953 4.87 TESC 16,118 4,200 3.84 Whitman 6,672 1,803 3.70 Willamet 9,164 2,511 3.65 UPS 7,570 2,742 2.76 Seattle Pacific 8,589 3,466 2.48 Linfield 5,354 2,331 2.30 Western Ore. 8,623 3,992 2.16 U Portland 6,764 3,211 2.11 U Oregon 38,796 18,880 2.05 E. Ore. U. 4,620 2,306 2.00 Pacific U. 4,232 2,341 1.81 (Source: \| Summit Borrowing Statistics FY06) Thus it is clear that Evergreen library utilization mirrors the practices of liberal arts colleges. High use rates also seem to reflect an academic emphasis on major student projects. For instance, Reed College, which requires a senior thesis, circulates or borrows 120 items per student. Library and Computer Center Use & Satisfaction Rates The comparative data above demonstrates that library and information resources are comparatively well-utilized. While high rates of use suggest something about effectiveness, surveys of popularity (frequency of use and satisfaction with use), provide further affirmation. Institutional Research routinely surveys alumni and students about campus resources. A summary of campus resource utilization (See Alumni Surveys 2002-2006 - Campus Resource Utilization) shows that over the six year period, the Library and the computing facilities have been the top two most used campus facilities, trading off for first place. Alumni who were somewhat or very satisfied with the services have reported in at between 87% and 92% over the period surveyed. Starting in 2006, the Evergreen Student Experience Survey (ESES) included questions about using library resources online and found that 85.2% of respondents use online library resources. Internal records also suggest phenomenal growth in online use of library resources. In 2000, when the library subscribed to three aggregate journal databases (Proquest, Ebscohost and JSTOR), users conducted 80,000 searches. In 2007, among approximately 30 subscription databases, there were well over 250,000 searches. Careful review of variations of use from year to year reveals the direct impact a fluid curriculum has on database use. For example, Modern Language Association International Bibliography statistics are quite erratic; one major project in a large academic program explains a five-fold increase of use in one year. As JSTOR has developed into a more deeply and broadly multi-interdisciplinary tool, use statistics show a shift away from heavy dependence on the less scholarly aggregates. Extensive lobbying by faculty and librarians encourages this shift toward use of scholarly resources such as JSTOR. Use statistics for periodicals and databases drive selection and instruction planning. When use statistics are low for a database seen by the library faculty as critical to a discipline or of particularly high academic value, then library faculty focus instruction on that database whenever appropriate. Media Services User Surveys The Alumni Survey added Media Services to its survey of campus resource utilization starting in 2004. Since then, Media Services has been listed as the fifth post utilized resource. Alumni reported being somewhat or very satisfied at a rate of 89% and 90% in the two years of survey. The ESES asked students about their use of Media Services, which showed 48% use of Media Loan and 89.6% somewhat or very satisfied. A survey designed and implemented by staff member Lin Crowley supplemented this data. Crowley’s respondents reported an average satisfaction level for each service ranging from 3.07 to 3.62 (out of 4), which indicated that those who used current services were generally fairly satisfied with each of the services that they use. Although respondents to Crowley’s survey were predominantly active Media Services users, many respondents were uninformed about some services. Respondents supported investment in new digital technologies, but most were unaware of new or planned digital facilities. One clear conclusion of the survey is that visibility and access could be better for some services. Suggested improvements often focussed on access, whether longer hours, more workshops or more facilities. The survey project director recommended that future follow-up surveys be conducted to compare whether the reasons people use each service change and to evaluate the satisfaction levels for each type of services by patron types. See TESC Media Services Assessment Project Evaluation of Teaching & Instructional Programs: Information Technology Literacy The strong focus on teaching throughout library and information resources suggests the following questions: 1) In a college without requirements, does information technology instruction reach enough students to assure that the vast majority of graduates develop their skills broadly in support of their inquiries? 2) Which students are taught? Do students receive their information technology instruction in an array of disciplinary and developmentally varied situations or is it happening only in pockets of the curriculum? 3) Is it working? Are students acquiring cross-curricular information technology, including media literacy? How many students are taught? Within recent years about 3,000 students attend program-based library instruction workshops annually. These statistics exclude most cases of repeated contacts with the same student and thus represent very broad coverage of the student body. (Workshop stats need to be uploaded). From 2000 to 2007, Media Services offered a total of more than 1500 workshops to approximately 156 academic programs. This number does not include the thousands of quick proficiencies also provided by this area. The number of formal media workshops given and students reached in 2005 and 2006 were each more than double the numbers provided in 2000. Workshops have increased along with new technologies, especially in Media Loan and in the new Multimedia and DIS labs. Most instruction provided by the Academic Computing and CAL serves specific academic programs. These sessions are represented in the following table: Computer Lab Workshops for Academic Programs (cells represent academic programs/# of students) Year 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 Computer Center 221/4423 171/3418 253/4880 Computer Applications Lab 50/1368 50/1248 52/1344 Totals 271/5791 191/4666 305/6224 Up until 2007, Academic Computing offered 30 to 40 general computer skills workshops per year in the Computer Center, attended by approximately 350 students annually. Professional staff focused these workshops on general technical skill building, independent of academic programs. Fewer students were attending these workshops over time, presumably because more students come to college with strong technical skills and with specialized self-determined needs for support. In response to waning attendance, Academic Computing redesigned the workshops as student-centered support sessions to which students bring their questions or projects. This student-centered structure should more effectively meet the specific demands of students. Computing will evaluate the success of this reinvented structure. All areas of library, media and computing find the strongest teaching and the greatest demand for instruction occurs in conjunction with programs. Which Students? The number of teaching contacts shows that library and information resources staff reach a large number of academic programs, but not which programs. End-of-program surveys conducted from 2001-2006 by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment asked faculty, “Did your students use technology to present work, conduct research (including library research), or solve problems? If yes, How?” Not surprisingly, faculty answered that library/internet research skills were the most commonly used at 50%, followed by some form of presentation technology. Ninty percent of programs reported some substantial use of information technology. (See Summary of Information Technology Literacy Emphasis in Programs) In 2006/07, questions were revised to more accurately identify programs where there was intentional focus on teaching ITL: "Did your program include activities to improve information technology literacy?" With this more restrictive language, 70% of programs reported including ITL. (See End-of-program Review Results for 2006-07 - Information Technology Literacy by Planning Unit) Further, in 2006/07, a follow-up question asked specifically which kind of technology was taught. Significantly different technologies predominate in different parts of the curriculum. No standard set of applications comes into play, although as of 2006/07 presentation technologies (at 42% of all programs) have increased by 70% over their use in the 2001-2006 reports and now begin to approach library and internet research in their prevalence at 50%. Online communication applications were reported by 32% of programs, an increase of 19% over the 2001 to 2006 data. Reservation-Based programs reported library and internet research at the highest rate, at 100% of programs, although this work was weakly connected to library instruction and therefore it is unclear whether academic library-supplied resources were used. At the other end of the spectrum, Culture/Text/Language was lowest with 21% reporting library or internet searching. The remainder of planning units ranged between 43% and 50% library/internet use, with Core at the low end with 43%. The substantial move toward presentation media and online communication in programs drives increases in multi-media applications. Presentation technology and online communication applications encourage the use of still and moving images, sound clips, graphs and charts. They mix these media with traditional print communication written by students or linked from web resources. While these media and print applications involve basic, commonly used applications of information technology, they easily migrate toward more advanced media production. The increasing presence of multi-media information technology in Evergreen's learning communities drives further demand upon Media Services and upon Academic Computing, along with increased overlap of their teaching and service roles. Since its inception in the context of Holly’s generic library, Media Services has followed its mission to support media literacy and instruction across the curriculum. Over the last ten years, media services have changed dramatically as the personal computer has become the platform for entry-level media production and consumption. One measure of this change has materialized in how media staff have served programs through formal workshops since Fall of 2000. The scheduling data shows that almost 90% of formal program-based workshops serve Expressive Arts faculty. While this scheduling data does not cover equipment proficiency workshops or one-on-one instruction, both used more broadly across the curriculum, it’s nevertheless clear that formal instruction by media staff focuses heavily on Expressive Arts programs, with an emphasis on advanced production applications, the exclusive provenance of expressive arts faculty. Media Services provides this advanced instruction in specialized labs, which were enhanced and expanded during the remodel. One effect of this specialization is that entry-level students have migrated to Academic Computing where the staff works in collaboration with media staff to provide instruction on entry-level media production applications. In fact, during Fall and Winter of 2006/07, 68% of the faculty who requested workshops in Computer Center were from planning units other than Expressive arts, and many of these workshops included media instruction (Photoshop, Imovie, Flash, etc.). Just as in the Computer Center, the Computer Applications Lab also shows a trend toward more broadly used applications. Although the CAL has traditionally focused on the science curriculum in ES and SI, these users have begun to share their space with those who have less specialized demands. Roughly 60%-70% of the classes in the CAL now work with statistical or numeric analysis, primarily Excel, but also including Graphical Analysis, R, and SPSS. Ninety percent of CAL users prepare presentations, most often with Powerpoint, Word, Illustrator, and Excel. Approximately 60% of the programs meeting in the CAL still use analytical tools, including (in order of usage) ArcGIS, Mathematica, and Stella, which were once the focal point of all CAL applications. Science faculty have shifted their emphasis to on-site analysis, using advanced applications in specialized scientific labs in ways that parallel the shift in Media Services toward advanced applications. Meanwhile, the CAL and the Computer Center serve increasing numbers of students who seek instruction or support for the more and more powerful personal computing applications in media production, statistical analysis and presentation media. Does Library Instruction Result in ITL Gains? The Library, consistent with college-wide practices, rejects requirements and embraces students who engage in open inquiry and independent judgment. In this context, the Library supports a fluid curriculum and responds to changes that drive the needs and expectations of an innovative teaching faculty. Because the Library shapes teaching according to individual students, a fluid curriculum, and highly diverse pedagogy, standard or standardized assessment methods do not apply. Instead, the Library commits to the intensive and never ending task of recreating learning goals, student-by-student, program-by-program. Context is everything, which obviates the role of abstract standardized measures. On the other hand, the Library does engage in qualitative assessment, the descriptive characterization of ITL teaching and learning. As is the case throughout the faculty, library faculty write annual evaluations of themselves and their library and teaching colleagues. They also engage in five-year reviews in which a panel of teaching colleagues discusses their work. These evaluations consistently address instructional aspirations, successes and failures. [Need to pull out and upload from Library Faculty Evaluations] Further, under the leadership of the Office of Institutional Research, the librarians designed a project that assessed students as they worked through real research inquiries. The study, The Activity of Information Literacy, documented the techniques and processes and even the thinking of several small samples of students as they collaborated intensively on research questions. The study showed that these particular students were stronger in their grasp of content than they were in their command of library research tools for their specific inquiries. In other words, a question about history might not lead them to Historical Abstracts. They were also strong in their ability to develop their research questions and to evaluate and synthesize the results. What these results suggest is that “Faculty may want to assess their students’ abilities to obtain information and offer tutorials or refer students to the Library when deficiencies are detected.” Beyond the immediate results, this qualitative assessment also suggested that the students benefited greatly when they collaborated. Certainly, this observation is corroborated by the gains that students make when they work together in skill building instead of in canned computer workshops outside of programs. Additionally, peer groups are widely used across the curriculum as a way to encourage students to develop research topics and individual projects. Given the results of the qualitative assessment and given the widely practiced use of peer groups, library faculty should seek ways to implement collaborative research activities when they link their instruction to programs. This model of cooperation would build on the more isolated collaborations that take place, as a matter of course, between librarians and students at the reference desk. An enlarged vision of this basic transaction—discussion, exploration, and brainstorming—will enhance the relevance and effectiveness of library teaching and workshops. Student Assessment of their ITL Learning The Evergreen Student Experience Survey asks questions which elucidate what the students themselves think they learned at Evergreen. In the 2006, the ESES asked "To what extent have your Evergreen experiences contributed to your growth in ... the following computer-related fields...?" Responses generally matched fairly well with the perspectives found in the End of Program surveys. For the category 'Studying or Doing Research via the Internet or other online sources": 30.5% of Olympia campus students reported at least some contribution; 47.5% reported quite a bit or a lot, for a total of 77.5%. More than 84% of Tacoma students reported at least some, of which 50% reported quite a bit. More than 93% of reservation-based students reported at least some contribution; 86.2% reporting quite a bit or a lot. Considering just how many students seem to express self-confidence in their research skills, and as the internet provides so many increasingly powerful tools for personal research, it is heartening to see that a good majority of students think that they developed their research skills as part of their education at Evergreen. The ESES 2006 also asked about "Using the computer for artistic expression (e.g. music, other audio, still images, animation, video, etc.": Just over 42% reported Evergreen contributed "Some", "Quite a Bit" or "A Lot" Fully 36.8% said "Not at All" and 20.9% said "Very Little." The ESES 2006 surveyed use of non-artistic computer tools, asking about specific types of applications such as spreadsheets, GIS, web development, posters, or programming. In general, as was found in end of program reviews, no single type of computer application dominated. No application type was used by more than 50% of students; instead different types of applications were used by smaller subsets of the students surveyed. Participatory Planning (Standard 5.E.1) 5.E.1 The institution has a planning process that involves users, library and information resource staff, faculty, and administrators. Overall Planning for Collections & Services The fluidity of interdisciplinary and individual study define Library services. The Dean of Library Services strengthens the ties between Academics and Library and Media Services through meeting weekly with the Provost, Associate Vice President for Academic Budget and Planning and the Academic Dean of Budget and the weekly Academic Deans meeting. Once a month, the Director of Computing & Communications and the Manager of Academic Computing also join the Academic Deans meeting. Within the Edutech TESC Information Environment Review, Area 5 discussed planning and governance in the Evergreen information environment. The review was somewhat critical of the lack of coordination in support, planning and governance of IT across campus and advocated for a stronger role for ITCH, an organization which links library, media and computing managers and instructors. However, the report did not emphasize how the teaching function and role in Academic Computing, CAL and Media Services creates strong collaboration in all service and instruction design. The interconnection of the instructional role with the planning and support functions drives the efficacy of all the services in these areas. Further, placing library and information resources within the larger ethos of the college, any major policy discussions or long-term planning processes invoke the participatory college-wide DTF structure. See Participatory Decision-Making Culture (Standard 1 Section 2.3) and Standard 6. The College budget process and schedule drives most mid-term library planning. The College budget process is described in Standard 7 Section 7.A.3 Additional opportunities for community contributions to planning include faculty who rotate into the Library who focus on collection development and other planning projects. An annual Reference Services Group retreat establishes the year's work before classes start in the fall. Faculty development reviews, also known as five-year reviews and faculty institutes provide opportunities for conversations across campus about a range of teaching, learning and service questions as they impact information services. The library internship program provided a reading seminar for several years within which library faculty, staff and interns could discuss changing information technology and its cultural meaning. Finally, the librarians often engage in faculty reading seminars, frequently focused on library issues, where shared thinking about the future of libraries evolves. Loose Structures and Responsiveness to Rapid Change in the Information Environment Among the organizations included in library and information resources, the Library is the largest and most embedded in professional traditions and may be the most invested in preexisting structures and assumptions. How well does the Library balance the competing demands of conservation, teaching, and technological adaptation and innovation? As librarians rotate into the full-time curriculum, they temporarily leave behind reference work, management, administration, and collection development. Any sustained work, such as web-page development, is interrupted by these regular absences. Further, full-time teaching faculty rotate into the library as neophytes who need training and who present with widely disparate skills, abilities, and ambitions. Beyond the system of rotation, with its concomitant duties, librarians are contractually obligated to participate in college governance, curriculum planning, not to mention their own scholarly projects and sabbaticals. Librarians have nine-month contracts and several are absent during the summer sessions when the Library is minimally staffed. These organizational facts mean that Evergreen has no managerial class of librarians. Instead, the team of faculty librarians share management with staff. Paraprofessionals head almost all departments, including Circulation, Government Publications, Periodicals, Technical Services, and Acquisitions. Their year-round presence and regular workdays provide consistency for development of services, maintenance of collections, public service, and supervision of both classified staff and students workers. In this collaborative environment, staff often lead the way in adopting new services. The tremendous commitment by the staff grounds the Library and makes it an ideal teaching environment. The success of the Library’s flat organization can be measured by the impressive way in which the Library group has responded to institutional and profession-wide changes and challenges. Achievements/Changes lists major changes in services, faculties and collections implemented during the study period. Most respond to opportunities provided by technological developments and external engagement in consortia. The consortia relieve any single library from much of the burden of research and develop into new technologies, an overwhelming burden for a comparatively small library such as Evergreen. Planning Linkages (Standard 5.E.2) The institution, in its planning, recognizes the need for management and technical linkages among information resource bases (e.g., libraries, instructional computing, media production and distribution centers, and telecommunications networks). Planning Across LIR The Information Technology Collaborative Hive (ITCH) provides the most formal mechanism for collaboration around technology across the various parts of the college. Evergreen supports three ITCH groups: Academic, Administrative, and Core. The Academic ITCH meets at least once a month and includes professional staff from each of the primary technology labs, faculty, and interested students. The Academic ITCH coordinates general academic IT initiatives, helps develop general academic computing policy, and guides strategic planning. Professional staff members in each of the primary technology areas have developed strong connections to discipline-specific slices of the curriculum, faculty and academic administration. As ITCH develops, the members will explore ways to communicate and plan in cross-disciplinary and cross-divisional programs. ITCH provides one of the necessary cross-curricular and cross-division contexts for developing information technology across administratively distinct areas. ITCH created a strategic plan in conjunction with the campus-wide Strategic Planning process in 2007. Strategic Direction number 7 addresses technology. The statement is notable for the breadth of its concerns, with aspirations addressing media, library and computing technology: 7. Use technology to enhance teaching and learning and administrative support at Evergreen. Evergreen will intentionally foster secure, sustainable, flexible, easy-to-use, and accessible information technologies (IT) that support and enhance our teaching and learning philosophies and the administrative needs of the institution. Evergreen’s continuing commitment to technology and media literacies as critical components of a liberal arts education has led us to re-envision our Television Studio into a Center for New Media [now entitled the Center for Creative and Applied Media (CCAM)] that will provide cross curricular and extra curricular support for computer mediated production, performance, interactivity, teleconferencing, live broadcasts, digital image storage, processing, re-broadcasting and format conversion for all areas of the college. Accuracy and quality of information will improve and strong support will make technology and a broad range of information services available to on-and off-campus users. Security requirements of networks, software, hardware and data will be met while ensuring appropriate user access, including control of access to confidential information and the need for academic exploration. Classroom spaces will be technologically current and functional for meeting curricular needs. The complete Strategic Plan Wiki provides more detail. Continue Blending More Functions within Library and Information Resources Library and information resources support a surprisingly diverse infrastructure of technologies and media in the curriculum. For greatest efficiency, library and information resources should considered even more coordination across boundaries to provide technology support. Students should be able to move seamlessly between different areas, such as CAL, MML, and the Computer Center. Certainly, the pathways between areas could be more clearly articulated by identifying and developing more common services, including printing, building and maintaining image sets, server filespace, and common software. By taking better advantage of the network infrastructure, students will experience less confusion, and IT staff who directly support the curriculum could dedicate more energy toward coordinating, developing and designing IT strategies with academic programs instead of maintaining redundant infrastructures. Library and information resources could develop a shared perspective about their public presence. One possibility for representing blended facilities and services would be a central help desk for the information technology wing. The shared entrance to the wing has become a prominent architectural feature and an opportunity to reshape the community’s understanding of what the areas collectively represent. A central help desk could provide basic information about facilities, services, and staff, and it would help facilitate how efficiently patrons move between the various floors of the wing. Continued attention to the best use of the Library Underground and how to assure its connection to other floors should be part of this process; a large, flexible teaching and gathering space is developing there and appropriate equipment will be needed to support that vision. Concurrently, assuring safe conditions for the adjacent Archives and Rare Books Collections are critical. Construction of the CCAM will begin soon. This project has distinct relevance to the changing roles of Media Services, the Library and Academic Computing within the evolving digital liberal arts. The CCAM will comprise a collection of media production studios and equipment to complement and complete existing Media Services and Academic Computing media resources and provide the primary bridge between the campus media infrastructure and networked digital resources. For a discussion of the CCAM and related curricular projects see Center for Creative and Applied Media. Evaluation and The Future (Standard 5.E.3) 5.E.3 The institution regularly and systematically evaluates the quality, adequacy, and utilization of its library and information resources and services, including those provided through cooperative arrangements, and at all locations where courses, programs, or degrees are offered. The institution uses the results of the evaluations to improve the effectiveness of these resources. As part of an institution constantly engaged in processes of narrative evaluation and other forms of assessment, library and information resources engage in and are the subject of extensive assessment both within library and information resources and externally through Institutional Research and Assessment surveys and studies. In addition to formal annual processes such as budget building and annual library faculty retreats, the results of these assessments feed into the development of ongoing teaching and services through constant face-to-face interactions among faculty, administrators, staff and students which inform all operations. Institutional Research and Assessment, as cited throughout this report, provides annual surveys about library and information resources, several of which are broken down by campus. See Alumni Surveys 2002-2006 - Campus Utilization Summary of Information Technology Literacy Emphasis in Programs End-of program Review Results for 2006-07 - Info Technology Literacy Overview End-of-program Review Workshop - Info Technology Across the Curriculum Evergreen New Student Survey 2005 - Computer Skills - First-time, First-years Evergreen New Student Survey 2005 - Computer Skills - Transfer Students Evergreen Student Experience Survey 2004 - Info Technology Literacy and Technology-related Resources Evergreen Student Experience Survey 2006 - Growth in Computer Skills - Oly Campus Evergreen Student Experience Survey 2006 - Satisfaction of Olympia Campus Students End-of-program Review Results for 2006-07 - Information Technology Literacy by Planning Unit The Library will continue to actively develop a new library front page and database search pages. The Library is currently working with the college web designers to move the care and feeding of a newly designed library front page into their shop. The Orbis-Cascade consortium is migrating to a new platform, which the library will consider for local use as well. The reference group is testing an improved federated searching system, having found that last product unsatisfactory. The web presence of the Library will, of course, continue to evolve. The continued expansion of audio/visual media collections represents a critical part of the vision of the generic library. To that end, one-time funds have frequently been infused into a small base budget for film and sound recordings, and the collection has grown significantly. SAIL staff and selectors have emphasized both new titles and replacement of older formats and worn copies. The library anticipates circulating the collection through SUMMIT, which will increase wear. See SAIL Acquisition Statistics. Selectors will continue a recent change of policy allowing the purchase of any medium from their funds allocated for print monographs, but a stable and larger allocation for the SAIL budget would lessen the need to do so and reduce variations in expenditures, workload and processing. The Resource Selection Committee is currently reviewing materials budgets with the intention of reallocating funds according to the curricular demands for video and digitized reference resources. If these discussions result in a larger budget for SAIL, there will be more work, but also more consistency. Additionally, the staff will be more deeply involved in researching web-based media collections. This additional workload represents a challenge for SAIL. Digital collection development should go forward in concert with the push to digitize archival collections, including photographs, video, and copies of faculty artwork. The CCAM will take the lead in this ongoing project. Because of the Summit and ILLiad systems, the core collections do not need to support individual students who engage in inquiries that lie outside the collection profile, based upon the core curriculum. However, Summit use will also allow the library to identify whether there are any consistent weaknesses in the collection that show up as subject areas driving high borrowing rates from other institutions. The data from SUMMIT should be analyzed over a three year period, due to the fluidity of the curriculum, at which point the Library will decide if such data are useful in guiding collection development. The library will continue to take advantage of the significantly increased purchasing power created by consortial agreements for periodical and other database purchases. The library needs to keep an eye on the time and expertise required to keep up with the ever-increasing work of evaluating these agreements, purchases and contracts and the technical work to support electronic resources and may want to consider creating a position for managing electronic resources. A centralized specialist working on electronic resources would potentially help the selectors, by consistently researching and disseminating information about new products. Overall, long-standing assumptions about budgets for collections must be re-evaluated. While major cuts were made to the monographic budget early in the study period and were only partially restored over time, it is not clear that simply restoring those funds and adding funds for inflation are the desirable next moves. The Resource Selection Committee will need to continue to explore more flexible responses to a rapidly changing publishing environment in order to match collection budgets to evolving research needs. Private fundraising and other non-state funds have helped close collection development gap in some cases, such as the SAIL budget. Library and information resources overall have begun to receive private support for equipment and facilities projects as well. More work with the Development Office of the College should be emphasized as many alumni have demonstrated willingness to support the library and information resources. Support for Rapidly Evolving Information Technology While the Edutech Information Environment Review gave Evergreen good marks for its budgetary support of information technology, the report also recommended that “to follow current best practices, the replacement cycle should be permanently funded and the operations budgets need to be raised regularly to reflect the increase in technology-equipped classrooms, the increased number of servers and desktop computers that must be supported, and other increases in the technology base.” The college has begun to address this issue, proposing permanent line items in the next biennium for replacing the core server and desktops. This movement toward more permanent allocations for replacement and repair will help ensure that the infrastructure can support the curriculum. Although ITCH can play only an advisory role, it has participated actively in the process of establishing permanent allocations, setting priorities, and sharing resources. The remodeled Information Technology Wing and the construction of Seminar II created dramatically more technology-equipped teaching spaces. There are now 49 media and computer-capable classrooms. Labs are equipped with computers for each student, and most classrooms now include a computer along with projection and display systems. The library plans to convert one classroom in the Library Underground to a lab, and teaching spaces on campus still without computers or display technology, such as the Arts Annex, should be equipped. At this point, library and information resources can adequately support the computer facilities distributed across campus, but that’s about it. As more spaces are computerized and enrollment creeps up toward the target of 5,000, the college will have to add additional staff and funding for maintenance. As media technology has changed, some faculty choose to continue teaching older analog equipment, often for good pedagogical and aesthetic reasons. In the context of doubling instruction loads, this breadth of technologies generates a daunting challenge for Media Loan as they stretch to maintain, house, and teach a very wide array of portable equipment. Media Loan should work with the Expressive Arts faculty and other major users to reduce the range of Media Loan equipment necessary to support the curriculum. The reduced number of library faculty has resulted in less ability to provide library instruction deeply and broadly to the entire curriculum. Further, reference desk service has changed as the Internet creates patrons who access our resources from remote locations. Most immediately, virtual patrons do not benefit from the teaching that takes place at the reference desk, although the transactions that do occur at reference tend to be more substantive. As traffic at the physical reference desk has diminished, faculty who rotate into the library have more limited opportunities to learn about library resources through interactions with patrons. These trends should inform the reference group as they consider how to proceed in allocating team responsibilities with or without an increase in the number of library faculty. The reference group should evaluate service to areas of the curriculum that report or demonstrate less involvement in the various forms of information technology instruction (as reflected in end of program reports)and consider whether more or different instructional support would be appropriate, feasible or desirable. The science librarian who does intensive, embedded instruction, works with students as they write bibliographies, which become the basis for evaluating the effectiveness of student research. Some of the other librarians evaluate bibliographies as well. This approach could be more broadly applied to programs across the curriculum, where students are required to research competently and to represent their work clearly in bibliographies, abstracts, research papers, essays and stories. Faculty librarians may want to explore evaluating research results more commonly as they develop their ties with programs and faculty in all disciplines. As librarians become more involved in each stage of research, including writing or production, they should be able to provide more consistent support to students. Of course, this more intensive work with individual programs must be restricted according to the time and energy of the small library faculty team. Variations in the academic year cycle, which show significantly lighter workshop demands in winter, as compared to fall quarter, suggest one strategy for extending this service. This may also be an area to which rotating faculty can contribute. Academic Computing and the Library Faculty should explore connections with the Quantitative and Writing Centers. The many overlapping values and concerns of these areas seem obvious. In fact, the barriers that persist seem to reflect different philosophies of service—specifically, of public service—rather than intractably divergent views of teaching and learning. For instance, students do a great deal of the teaching in the writing center, whereas faculty librarians consider teaching to be the center of their work. Yet everyone agrees that student-centered instruction is one of the best modes of learning. Cross-Curricular Information Technology Literacy As discussed above, library and information resources and the teaching faculty assure that information technology infuses the curriculum. On the other hand, the faculty has not embraced any particular set of information technology skills as fundamental to the liberal arts undergraduate at Evergreen. Instead, faculty choose and adapt information and media technologies according to the pedagogical and disciplinary requirements of their chosen inquiry. There is little work across the curriculum about critical approaches to media or basic definitions of college level technical literacy for the liberal arts. In the immediate future, library and information resources should invite the teaching faculty into a discussion about whether the campus has any broad consensus about ITL, including critical approaches. Long ago, the college committed to writing across the curriculum and allocated significant institutional resources to encourage that work—without proscriptive limits or standards. A wider discussion about ITL could produce a similar vision and institutional support. In the long run, such a vision will shape our understanding of digital scholarship in the liberal arts. The expansion of entry-level media technology instruction raises questions about the staffing assumptions in Academic Computing. If critical approaches to information technology are to be addressed and if cross-curricular information technology literacy is a priority for the contemporary liberal arts, then instructional staffing based on historical models of canned skills workshops may be insufficient. Academic Computing should continue current efforts to recruit instructional staff who have the expertise to work intensively in program planning and curriculum development as well as on technical support for those activities. The numbers of such instructional IT staffing may also need to be evaluated, in response to these new and expanding demands for work within the curriculum. Conclusion: Holly's Generic Library Has Come to Fruition Library and information resources have been deeply influenced by the organizational habits of the college, habits of collaboration, egalitarian ideals, fluidity, face-to-face interactions, non-departmentalization, reflexive learning, and independent and interdisciplinary inquiry. The result is a responsive, flexible, evolving set of services and resources. Library and information resources faculty and staff work across the media, regardless of where services reside administratively, in order to fuse traditional library services, information services, computing, and media. Library and information resources assess technology within the context of Evergreen’s particular curriculum and implement new applications incrementally in collaborative processes involving all three areas of service and the teaching faculty. As part of that work, library and information resources have had the distinct historical advantage of presuming that information comes in all formats and that it is not only possible but advisable to break down as many barriers as possible to access information in all its forms. In this, library and information resources are shaped by their founding vision, the generic library, an idea whose time has come. Standard 5.A - Purpose and Scope Standard 5.B - Information Resources and Services Standard 5.C - Facilities and Access Standard 5.D - Personnel and Management Standard 5.E - Planning and Evaluation See Supporting Documentation for Standard Five	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2080
__label__cc	0.647393	0.352607	Changes in the stress markers cortisol and glucose before and during intradermal testing in cats after single administration of pre-appointment gabapentin Hudec CP, Griffin CE. Changes in the stress markers cortisol and glucose before and during intradermal testing in cats after single administration of pre-appointment gabapentin. J Feline Med Surg. 2019 Apr 14;:1098612X19830501. doi: 10.1177/1098612X19830501 Gabapentin is a commonly used drug in veterinary medicine. Traditionally an anti-epileptic, it has seen extensive use for neuropathic pain control. Gabapentin is commonly used in a single pre-appointment dose for sedation and anxiolysis in cats to facilitate handling and examination, especially in high stress or “fractious” animals. Despite their use for this purpose and apparent clinical efficacy, there is little data on the effects of gabapentin on “stress” markers in cats. Intradermal skin testing is widely considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of environmental allergies. Presentation to a clinic, shaving, injection, and interpretation of results is notoriously a stressful situation for many cats, and increase in stress hormones may confound the interpretation of results. Cortisol and glucose are traditionally viewed as “stress” markers in cats, and so are often used as surrogates of a stress response. The purpose of this study was to determine if pre-appointment gabapentin was effective in reducing the stress markers cortisol and glucose in domestic cats in an intradermal skin testing (ITD) model. The study was performed in conjunction with a study determining if gabapentin has an effect on ITD results. 16 cats were enrolled in the study which was designed as a prospective, investigatory blinded crossover trial. Group 1 cats received gabapentin at the first visit and nothing at the second, while group 2 cats received nothing at the first visit and gabapentin at the second. 10 male neutered and 6 female spayed cats were enrolled. Cats were 1-14 years old (median 4 years) Cats received a dose of gabapentin based on their weight which varied between 25-37.5mg/kg. Capsules were opened and the dose of gabapentin mixed into food after an overnight fast. A blood sample was collected on arrival at the clinic, the patients were sedated with dexmedetomidine, a second sample was collected, and then IDT performed and a third sample collected. Patients were assigned an “ease of catheterization” score, owners filled out a questionnaire on overall experience, and the investigator logged whether or not they believed the patient received gabapentin. Serum cortisol and gabapentin levels were assayed on each blood sample. There was no significant difference between blood glucose or cortisol concentrations based on whether or not the patient received gabapentin. Increasing number of venipuncture attempts, time to first blood sample, and time to catheter placement lead to increased cortisol in the group that did not receive gabapentin but not he group that did. Owner assessment of stress levels were lower in most cats on the gabapentin visits, however these were, not blinded. Ease of catheter placement did not significantly differ between groups. The authors conclude that gabapentin may provide a sedative effect to cats but does not reduce physiologic markers of stress. They further suggest that, as the cats who received gabapentin did not elevate their cortisol levels with increased handling, gabapentin may allow for longer periods of handling without proportionate increase in stress markers. A potential limitation to this study is that glucose and cortisol are surrogate markers of physiologic stress, but may not be the only indicators of a patient’s mental status. While it may be concluded that gabapentin does not affect the pituitary-adrenal axis in cats, this does not give information on the entirely of the stress response. The small sample size and lack of complete blinding also limit the ability to interpret results. Despite these limitations, this study suggests that while gabapentin limits outward signs of stress, it does not affect some of the more common biomarkers of physiologic stress in cats. MRK Willemse T, Vroom MW, Mol JA, et al. Changes in plasma cortisol, corticotropin, and alpha melanocyte-stimulating hormone concentrations in cats before and after physical restraint and intradermal testing. Am J Vet Res 1993; 54: 69–72. Rand JS, Kinnaird E, Baglioni A, et al. Acute stress hyperglycemia in cats is associated with struggling and increased concentrations of lactate and norepinephrine. J Vet Intern Med 2002; 16: 123–132. van Haaften KA, Forsythe LRE, Stelow EA, et al. Effects of a single preappointment dose of gabapentin on signs of stress in cats during transportation and veterinary examination. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2017; 251: 1175–1181. Managing fear response in community cats with gabapentin Gabapentin: Helping Those Fearful or Anxious Cats Before Clinic Arrival? Use of gabapentin for osteoarthritis in older cats Gabapentin Anxiolysis Pre exam sedation	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2083
__label__wiki	0.616512	0.616512	Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (Jerry) • Juvenile Justice • LWOP Kids Will Gov. Jerry Cave to Political Pressure & Veto SB9, the Juvie LWOP Bill? Is Jerry Brown really considering vetoing SB9, the bill that would give some of those sentenced as juveniles to Life Without Parole a chance of a chance to one day leave prison? Elizabeth Calvin, Human Rights Watch’s well-respected Children’s Right Advocate, says she’s worried. When the bill finally was passed by the state assembly two weeks ago, supporters of the legislation figured that was pretty much the ball game. A done deal. Sure, SB9 still had to go through a procedural vote in the state senate. But the senate had never been the problem. In the last three years, AB9 made it through the senate several times without a hitch, but then got stopped short when it hit the assembly, where otherwise sensible lawmakers got cold feet and sat out the vote, because of the loud protestations of victims’ rights groups and law enforcement unions, both of which are lobbying forces with piles of money to throw against a candidate who crosses them. Then, finally, on August 16, the bill passed in the state assembly for the first time. Juvenile justice advocates were ecstatic. As predicted, it sailed through the senate the following week. All that remained was for the governor to sign it, which surely Jerry would do. Right? However, on Wednesday morning, a bunch of panicked emails from youth advocacy groups began to show up in my email box. The messages all urged supporters to call the governor and plead with him to sign the bill into law. I figured this was just advocacy overkill, but wanted to make sure, so I called Human Rights Watch’s Elizabeth Calvin to ask her what was going on. Calvin told me she thought the veto risk might be real. “In my conversations with the governor’s staff,” Calvin said grimly, “they mentioned…..concerns.” “Like what concerns?” “Well,” she said, “Number one, Jerry’s worried that, with realignment just getting started, if he signs this, he’ll end up being known as the guy who let lots of criminals out of prison.” “But…realignment doesn’t let anyone out of prison,” I sputtered. “Like, nobody. It lets zero people out early. All it does is to send certain low-ish level offenders to jail when they’re convicted, whereas before realignment, those same people would have served their time in state prison. In other words, the counties now lock ’em up instead of the state. Realignment also transfers some parolees to county oversight, but they don’t get out early or anything…” “Look,” Calvin interrupted. “I know that and you know that, but it’s the….” “...perception,” I said, my tone now as grim as hers. “Right. It’s the perception.” “They said it would be easier if we just brought the bill back a year from now…” “You said that was number one of the governor’s concerns,” I said. “Is there a number two?” “Number two is that the Sacramento-based victims rights groups are very vocal. And so are the law enforcement unions.” “Uh, huh,” I said, thinking of the LAPD union’s recent push to get Brown to ax the bill (which WLA covered here and here). “PORAC has told the governor that defeating this bill is their number one priority.” PORAC—for those who don’t keep up on every law enforcement acronym, is the Peace Officers Research Organization of California. They’re a good organization that advocates for law enforcement. If you’re a politician, they’re very handy people to have backing you, and very unfun to have against you. They backed Jerry, not Meg Whitman, for governor. One presumes he’d like to have their backing the next time around. But does that require the veto of a bill that, when you get past the alarmist rhetoric, is just a very sensible and humane piece of legislation that corrects a matter that needs correcting, I suspect the governor knows all that. But will politics win out anyway? “This is not good,” I said. “No,” she said. We’ll let you know more as we know more. UPDATE: TALKING TO PORAC I was not able to speak to PORAC’s president, Ron Cottingham, before I posted this story. However, Mr. Cottingham, who is also a member of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, did kindly call me back this morning and we had a wide-ranging chat about the ins and outs of the issue. The bottom line is that PORAC is, indeed, strenuously opposing the bill. The reasons he cited were much the same as the LAPPL—the LAPD union-–had listed, most of which I recognized as having come from the main victims’ rights lobbying group opposing the bill. Yet I found Cottingham to be a bright, thoughtful person who, while appropriately protective of PORAC’s law enforcement membership, was also genuinely interested in the facts of the matter. He wanted, for example, to know how many of those convicted as juveniles would have been eligible for the death penalty for the crimes of which they were convicted. It was a question I couldn’t answer. He also was under the impression that everyone given juvenile life had been through a thorough a complex vetting process before they were tried as adults. I told him that, no, after Prop. 21, DAs could “direct file,” meaning they could file on kids as adults without having to go through a juvenile court process known as a “fitness hearing.” Well, what percentage of the LWOP juveniles fell into that direct file category, Cottingham wanted to know. Were they the exception or the rule? I had no definitive stat for that either. I had enough information to be able to disabuse him of certain false notions he had about the bill, and he listened thoughtfully. On certain other parts of the topic, we agreed to disagree. After I got off the phone, I realized the question I should have asked Mr. Cottingham: Had any of those who were advocating for the passage of SB9 called PORAC? Or was he just hearing from victims rights groups, who like many advocacy groups, tend to shave the dice on their facts and figures? If the latter was true, why had none of the juvenile justice experts managed to sit down with the various law enforcement unions to explain why SB9 was not a threat to public safety, or a slap in the face to the work of cops? Maybe PORAC, the LAPPL and others would still come out against bills like SB9, but maybe not. As I said, while Ron Cottingham would certainly always have a law-enforcement leaning, he was interested in more than knee-jerk positions. He was interested in facts. I wondered why no one in the juvenile justice reform camp had thought to provide him with the detailed facts of the matter before now. Photo from the Office of the Governor. Jerry Lewis says: You are incorrect – under the new realignment split sentencing law, a convicted felon qualifies for early release under the lasd sheriff’s early release/percentage program. A felon is now serving approximately 1/3 of a full sentence. You need to do your homework…. Jerry, I can’t tell you how tedious it is to be lectured to “do” my “homework,” especially by people who haven’t done theirs I repeat: no one is getting out of prison early under realignment. Nor is anyone in state prison getting transferred to county jails, under realignment. Period. Full stop. Moreover, people who are being sentenced for new crimes now, are not getting shorter sentences under realignment then they did three or five years ago. It is merely that certain people will serve out their sentences in county jails rather than state prisons. HOWEVER, under realignment, when judges are imposing a sentence for certain kinds of crimes (using the same sentencing guidelines they’ve always had), they now have a new option—that they may impose or not, at their discretion. That is the option you mention called split sentencing. Under realignment, certain felony offenses—while they will be subject to the same sentencing guidelines—will no longer have parole tacked on after they do their time. But, the law has given judges one more alternative, in addition to conventional sentencing. If, say, someone is to get two years under state sentencing guidelines, the judge may opt to give that person the straight two years OR, if the judge feels that the person will do better with some incarceration time, and some supervision when he or she gets out, that judge may decide to “split” the sentence, and give one year in lock up, with one year supervision, which can take different forms and have different requirements. The idea is to find ways that protect public safety while, at the same time, providing better post incarceration reentry in the hope of getting certain kinds of people off the in/out/in/out treadmill that is costing our state a fortune. If, on top of all this, Sheriff Baca has had his own system of letting certain people out early—which he had prior to realignment, and which he continues to tweak—that’s his choice. It’s nothing built into AB109. You don’t like that, take it up with him. Don’t lay it on the state program. It doesn’t belong there. Moving From Punishment to Hope and Healing for Kids in the Juvenile Justice System LAUSD Plans to Expand List of Offenses Eligible for Diversion to Reduce Racially Disparate School Arrests Study Shows CA Juvenile Lifers Less Likely to Be Paroled if They Are Black or Indigent	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2085
__label__cc	0.519994	0.480006	EntertainmentMovies, Celebs and TVArt & DesignArt and The ArtsLiteratureBooks, Genres, ReviewsMusicInstruments, Musicians & GenresVideo GamesPC & Console Gaming Movie Review: Secrets in the Walls (2010) by StevenHelmer A review of the 2010 made-for-TV horror movie starring Jeri Ryan and Peyton List. Synopsis: A newly-divorced mom of two ends up purchasing a house near her new job that, at least at first glance, is perfect for her and her daughters. However, shortly after moving in, strange things begin happening to her and her girls that, ultimately, can only be explained by the presence of a vengeful paranormal spirit. Who's in it? The movie stars Jeri Ryan, Kay Panabaker, Peyton List and Ian Kahn. Horror movies, in general, tend to differ quite a bit as far as being scary is concerned. However, one rule I've found is always true, regardless of the film, is predictable never equals scary. And, unfortunately, when we watched this movie Saturday night, it was a film that once again proved that. The overall premise of the film isn't a bad one. A single mom (Ryan), desperate to gain some independence after her divorce, buys a beautiful home that was luckily in her budget and, thanks to some simple renovations, accidentally releases the pretty angry spirit of a teenager that was essentially buried alive in one of the walls by her husband. The problem with this movie is there is nothing about it that is even remotely unique or unexpected. It wasn't hard to guess where the girl's body was buried. Whenever one of them did something by a mirror, the girl (Jordan Provillion), predictably was standing in the reflection (is there some rule somewhere that requires movies to use that cliche?) and, of course, when the youngest daughter (List) reports seeing the girl, nobody believes her. Even the weak attempt at a twist three-quarters of the way through the movie, involving the spirit possessing the oldest daughter (Panabaker) wasn't that much of a surprise. A general rule of thumb, if the characters in a horror film believe they have "released" a spirit and there's still a good half hour or so remaining in the movie, chances are the ghost is going to show up a short time later. I think something else that could have helped this movie drastically is a better explanation about why the girl stuck around even after her body was removed. Was it because of the music box the oldest daughter found? Did it have something to do with that necklace? And, if yes to either of those questions, did they just simply leave those objects in the house at the end? Maybe if there was an attempt to give that spirit just a little more depth, it might have been slightly more memorable, though, admittedly, I'm not sure if it would have been enough to make this a good movie. Secrets in the Walls Single mom Rachel Easton and her two daughters move from their cramped Detroit apartment to the suburbs when Rachel gets an irresistible deal on her dream house. But with the ni... It was a halfway decent and believable premise. However, the movie uses too many cliches and, as I said before, was just too predictable to be scary. My Grade: C Does God Cry? Internationally-selling poet and children's book author Steven Helmer presents his third book of spiritual poetry meant to inspire you to keep God's love in your heart. Love Poems for My Wife When Steve first met Cynthia back in 2000, he knew she was the woman for him and proposed to her just three months after their first date. Married to her since 2003, he has ofte... Updated: 01/13/2017, StevenHelmer Movie Review: Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010) A review of the 2010 comedy starring Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk. Movie Review: Megamind (2010) A review of the 2010 animated movie starring Will Ferrell and Tina Fey. Movie Review: I Spit on Your Grave (2010) A review of the 2010 thriller starring Sarah Butler and Jeff Branson. StevenHelmer 1050 Pages, 83% Movie Review: Suicide Battalion (1958)on 11/11/2019 Movie Review: Clowntergeist (2017)on 11/03/2019 Movie Review: Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)on 10/21/2019 Movie Review: In the Tall Grass (2019)on 10/14/2019 18% 0 2 StevenHelmer	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2087
__label__cc	0.690379	0.309621	Granger Smith, Wife Amber Launch River Kelly Fund in Late Son’s Memory Cillea Houghton Amber Smith Instagram Granger Smith, his wife Amber and their family are continuing to turn darkness into light after the death of the couple's son. They have announced the launch of the River Kelly Fund — a charitable fund that will accept donations to help others in memory of their son. River Kelly Smith was just three years old when he did after a tragic drowning accident in the family's pool at their home near Austin, Texas, in June of 2019. The goal of the River Kelly Fund is to provide financial support to causes and charities close to the family's heart, including arts and education, wildlife preservation, first responders and more, all while honoring River's legacy. "Most of you know, our precious River went to heaven in June 2019. Since his passing, we knew we wanted to keep spreading his big legacy, light and joy across the world by helping others in need. Today, we have heavy, but hopeful, hearts as we share @theriverkellyfund with you," Amber writes next to a photo of a logo that features a heart and the phrase "Live Like Riv." The fund runs in partnership with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Since River's passing, the Smiths have made it their mission to give back to others, including donating his organs, which helped save the lives of two people. They also donated $200,000 to Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, where River was treated after the accident. "Through this fund, we will help other charitable organizations close to our hearts in honor of our son," Amber states. "By donating to the River Kelly Fund, you are not only spreading joy, but also transforming lives for the better." Granger and Amber Smith have two older children; daughter London, 8, and son Lincoln, 5. Click Here to Give to the River Kelly Fund Unimaginable Pain: These Singers Have Lost Children: Source: Granger Smith, Wife Amber Launch River Kelly Fund in Late Son’s Memory Filed Under: Granger Smith	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2089
__label__cc	0.697422	0.302578	Family Law Practice Arizona Interstate Child Support UIFSA Attorney Phoenix AZ Custody UCCJEA Lawyer Managing child support enforcement and custody arrangements can be difficult even if both parents get along well and live in the same state. When either parent lives out of state or the custodial parent is seeking to relocate out of state, custody arrangements, parenting time and child support enforcement can be far more complicated. Focus on the Well Being of the Child, No Matter Where You Are Our goal is always to serve the well being of the child in a way that works for our clients. There may be a way to enforce custody and support orders no matter which state a divorced parent or a biological parent is in and the law office of Rebecca L. Owen can help you. We assist clients dealing with interstate child support or interstate custody matters through the use of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (the UIFSA) and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Attorney Rebecca L. Owen has handled interstate custody and support matters for more than 13 years. She has also handled divorces and other divorce-related concerns. Support When a Parent or Former Spouse Is Out of State Because Arizona has adopted the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), even if a divorced parent paying child support moves out of Arizona, he or she must still pay support. The support order will be enforced by the other states involved in the uniform enforcement act. Parenting Your Child The UCCJEA allows interstate enforcement of Arizona custody and visitation determinations. If you or your former spouse has moved out of the state, you may seek a modification of the original custody determination to accommodate long distance parenting matters and make sure that both of you get to continue to parent your biological child. Contact our office for more information. Call 602-635-2765 or send us a message. Top Valley Lawyers 2015 Rebecca L. Owen, PLLC Arizona Divorce and Family Law 301 East Bethany Home Road Suite A-200 © 2020 Rebecca L. Owen, PLLC. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2091
__label__wiki	0.915834	0.915834	Mindhunter Review: A Second Season that’s Actually Good, Unlike Sacred Games By Dushyant Shekhawat Aug. 19, 2019 Both Mindhunter and Sacred Games became jewels in Netflix’s streaming crown on the backs of their riveting first seasons. But while Mindhunter manages to recapture the brooding atmosphere that was its signature, Sacred Games’ well seems like it’s starting to run dry. Like many others, I had marked out the days following August 15 for an extended Netflix binge-watching session. But unlike my fellow couch potatoes, I wasn’t priming myself for the highly anticipated second season of Sacred Games. Instead, I was trying to contain my excitement for Mindhunter’s sophomore offering. And after looking at the tepid reaction Sacred Games received from its legions of faithful fans, I think my decision was the right one, despite the sleepless nights that followed my Mindhunter marathon. Sequels, whether they are the next installment of a movie franchise or the second season of TV show, have the unenviable task of standing in their predecessors’ shadows. Both Mindhunter and Sacred Games became jewels in Netflix’s streaming crown on the backs of their riveting first seasons. One was a taut psychological thriller, the other a sprawling underworld epic, but both shows had fans chomping at the bit for more at the conclusion of their maiden seasons. While Mindhunter manages to recapture the brooding atmosphere that was its signature as well as upping the stakes for its protagonists, Sacred Games’ well seems like it’s starting to run dry, as it tries and fails to present old wine in a new bottle. For the unacquainted, Mindhunter is the semi-fictionalised story of how the FBI set up its Behavioural Science Unit (BSU), a division that brought criminal psychology into the real world by focussing on why criminals and violent offenders behaved the way they did, rather than merely what crimes they committed. The BSU did this by conducting in-person interviews with some of America’s worst killers, with agents visiting the convicts in their prisons and conversing with them without any guards – or more terrifyingly, restraints. The second season of Mindhunter retains the in-person interviews as bait to lure in the first season’s faithful, but also switches gears by adding a sense of urgency. The second season of Mindhunter retains the in-person interviews as bait to lure in the first season’s faithful, but also switches gears by adding a sense of urgency. Whereas the agents were earlier merely tasked with profiling murderers and mapping their behaviour patterns last season, they must now move from the realm of the hypothetical to the practical, as the BSU is tasked with helping solve active investigations. The cases in question are the notorious Atlanta Child Murders, a spate of 29 killings that took place over a two-year period from 1979 to 1981. As it always is with Mindhunter, the murderers and their victims depicted on the show are all too real, which means every time another gruesome attack is mentioned, you will feel a chill run up your spine. Though every case we see on Mindhunter is based in fact, the protagonists are a fictional stand-in for the actual BSU officers who pioneered the study of serial killers and other violent criminals. Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany play the odd couple pairing of FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, with Anna Torv portraying their liaison from the world of academia, Dr Wendy Carr. The new season of Mindhunter keeps the spotlight on its central trio, highlighting the evolution of their relationship with each other and the chemistry they share, which makes for compelling viewing for fans who invested in these characters during the previous season. It’s a wise decision, especially when considering how Sacred Games introduced a whole new cast of characters, only to see them fail to strike a chord with the audience like Katekar and Kukoo did the last time. At this point it’s necessary to state that comparing Mindhunter to Sacred Games is like the proverbial apples and oranges. Yes, both are based on books, and both have a dedicated fan following, but the similarities end there. As a member of both fandoms, I have to admit that they’re very different shows, and both are clearly labours of love. I have no doubt that Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane are as possessive and proud of their work as David Fincher is of his. But as a viewer, you can only watch one show at a time, so why not watch the one that won’t make you wish you could turn back time to the first season? Dushyant Shekhawat really likes his mustache. He grew it himself. You can find him on Twitter at @SeriousDushyant. Pop Culture Rajinikanth and the Futility of Decoding Thalaivardom As a genuine Rajinikanth fan, it is our duty not to wince at how our hero is mutilated through a plot line or the lack thereof, if he makes it in politics or not, but to accept it as a lesson in fortitude and move on. Pop Culture A Song of Ice and Fire and Global Warming Game of Thrones, this rollercoaster of tits and dragons that we’ve been riding for the last few years, is a veiled allegory about the threat of climate change. Pop Culture Golmaal Never Again Rohit Shetty’s Diwali offering, Golmaal Again, described as a horror comedy, is neither scary nor any kind of funny. But it does represent the worst of Bollywood. It’s time the franchise got an instant funeral. Pop Culture I Like Bigg Boss and I Cannot Lie The raw human emotions on Bigg Boss are what you’re unable to display IRL. For the viewer hooked to the show, it is simultaneously perverse and cathartic. Pop Culture Why We Must Thank Mira Nair for PK Dubey With Monsoon Wedding, Mira Nair breathed life into Delhi on celluloid almost two decades ago. And even today, Nair’s eccentric, marigold-chewing PK Dubey remains unforgettable.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2093
__label__wiki	0.862304	0.862304	Tagged ‘Boeing’ Articles Tagged ‘Boeing’ Airbus and Boeing’s delivery rate improved 3.1% in 2017, with 1,481 units being distributed; 200-unit delivery mark broken in December Airbus and Boeing delivered 210 units between them in the last month of 2017, the first time in recent history that both companies have passed the 200-aircraft mark. For a third consecutive month, December saw Airbus outperform its US rival for deliveries, distributing a whopping 44 more units. Airbus and Boeing increased productivity in November by 15%, delivering a combined 144 aircraft; Emirates welcomes 100th A380 Airbus and Boeing together delivered 144 aircraft in November, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity when compared to the 125 units they handed over in November 2016. The result of month 11 is the best that the duo have registered this year in terms of deliveries, beating the 139 units they distributed in June. Airbus and Boeing’s delivery productivity increased 10% in October; European giant outperforms Boeing for only second time this year A total of 119 aircraft were delivered by Airbus and Boeing in October, 11 more units than the pair managed during the same month of 2016. For only the second time this year, Airbus led the delivery charge, with it handing over seven more aircraft than Boeing in the tenth month of this year. Airbus and Boeing handed over 133 aircraft in September, the third best month of the year so far; Airbus opens A330 factory in China Airbus handed over 55 aircraft in September, while its North American rival Boeing distributed 78. Of the 133 aircraft delivered, 73% were narrow-body and 27% wide-body. By delivering 23 more units than Airbus in month nine of 2017, Boeing has extended the lead over its European rival to 100 aircraft in the 2017 delivery race. Airbus and Boeing report a 6.7% slowdown in productivity in the eighth month of this year; Hong Kong Airlines became latest A350 operator In August, Airbus and Boeing delivered a combined 112 aircraft, with 76% of units being narrow-body and 24% wide-body. The result is 6.7% worse than both achieved in the same month of 2016. By handing over 20 more units in August, Boeing has advanced its lead over Airbus in the 2017 delivery race to 77 […] Boeing opens gap over Airbus in the 2017 delivery race to 57 units; flydubai becomes first Middle East carrier to operate the 737 MAX 8 Airbus and Boeing in July delivered 105 aircraft between them, up seven units when compared to the same month of 2016. However, the results for July are lower than the 139 units delivered in June. Among the delivery highlights of July were flydubai’s first 737 MAX 8 and Airbus distributing its 100th A350. Boeing has a 46-unit advantage over Airbus in regards to deliveries for the first half of the year; easyJet welcomes its first of 130 A320neos Airbus and Boeing in June delivered 139 aircraft between them, down three units when compared to the same month of 2016. However, the results for June are much better than the 116 units delivered in May. Among the delivery highlights of June were easyJet’s first A320neo and Norwegian’s first two 737 MAX 8s. 787: Living the dream with amazing new routes? (Or just another great replacement aircraft?) The 787 flew its first commercial service in October 2011, however, the first really new city pairing didn’t happen until April 2012 between Tokyo Narita and Boston with rival Japan Airlines. Since then, a further 139 exclusive, unserved new routes have been opened, with 33 more currently planned. Airbus outperformed Boeing for deliveries in May by 7.1%; latter still leads the 2017 race; Malindo Air becomes first 737 MAX 8 operator Airbus and Boeing in May delivered 116 aircraft between them, down 12 units when compared to the same month of 2016. The fifth month of this year also marked the first time since December that Airbus has outperformed its North American counterpart in relation to monthly deliveries, handing over four more aircraft. Airbus and Boeing’s delivery rate dropped 7.5% in April; Boeing delivered 29% more units than Airbus during first four months of 2017 In the fourth month of this year Airbus and Boeing combined handed over 98 units to customers, down from the 106 deliveries they achieved during the same month of 2016. April was historic for South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines, as it welcomed its first A350, an aircraft for which it has 30 orders. Airbus and Boeing match on single-aisle unit deliveries in March; US manufacturer outshines European counterpart in wide-body market Having delivered 100 aircraft in February, Airbus and Boeing upped their games in March by handing over 136 aircraft, an improvement rate of 36% when compared to the month before. While both manufacturers matched single-aisle unit deliveries in March, Boeing handed over 12 more wide-body variants, therefore increasing its lead in the 2017 delivery race […] Air Caraïbes welcomes first A350 while Korean Air is handed its first 787-9; Boeing and Airbus combined deliver 100 units in February Having delivered 69 aircraft in January, Airbus and Boeing upped productivity in February by 45% when compared to the first month of 2017, distributing 100 aircraft between them. Boeing has opened up an early lead over Airbus in the 2017 delivery race, boosting its superior position by two units last month.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2096
__label__wiki	0.50693	0.50693	ANNAPOLIS\|WATERFRONT\|GUIDE LIVE.WORK.PLAY. Glam Home Offices for Go-Getters Courtesy of: www.houzz.com Modern Moroccan. Glossy black walls, trim and floors create an opulent backdrop for a plush Moroccan-style rug and a hammered pendant light in this stunning home office. If your room gets good natural light, the high sheen of the black walls will actually help the room feel brighter than you might think — but be aware that rooms without much natural light may feel too dark with black walls. In a mostly black and white scheme, it often helps to include a small touch of color, like the pink Mongolian lamb pillow in this space; a colorful vase or tray would also work. Tip: Consider placing your workstation against the wall and floating a second desk in the center of the room. This provides a space free of cords and clutter where you can meet with clients or simply spread out. Click on the above image to read more. Waterfront Community of the Week: The Downs on the Severn The Downs on the Severn is a prestigious water privileged community on the outskirts of Annapolis. Located between Brewer Creek and Clements Creek, this community offers its residents two community marinas, tennis courts, club house, swimming pool, playground and extensive common areas. The homes, built from the 1970's on, are located in a quiet, heavily wooded area, but are are easily accessible major roadways, the airport and all that Annapolis has to offer. Currently, there are 13 homes for sale in the Downs on the Severn, ranging from a 4 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath beautiful Johannes-Greco home over looking the Severn River with panoramic water views from every room, pool and a dock with 4 slips listed for $3,490,000 to a stunning all brick colonial on a premium corner lot with a spacious gourmet kitchen, grand family room and screened in porch located within an easy walk to community amenities listed for $779,000. Click on the above image to see them all. The Catherine and Jonas Green House Courtesy of: www.AnnapolisHomeMag.com The house at 124 Charles Street in Annapolis, formerly known as the Jonas Green House, is now the Anne Catharine and Jonas Green House. The name change has been made by the current occupants Dede Brown and Randall Brown, the fifth great grandson of Anne Catharine and Jonas Green. Anne Catharine and Jonas were married in the 1730s when Jonas was a printer’s apprentice to Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia; they relocated to Annapolis in 1738, set up a print shop in their backyard, and published the Maryland Gazette newspaper. Jonas died in 1767 with marginal assets. Within several years Anne completed purchase of the house and expanded the printing business to include official governmental publications and the printing of paper money backed by the Maryland General Assembly. Anne Catharine Green was the first woman to publish and own an American newspaper. The Most Exclusive Yacht Clubs in the World Courtesy of: www.sailingscuttlebutt.com Click on the above image to see the list. Weekender: Waterfront Open Houses This weekend, there are 14 waterfront Open Houses in and around Annapolis. 1705 River Road is a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath peaceful and secluded waterfront retreat situated on Meredith Creek in Annapolis. Featuring wide waterfront views from each floor, the spacious bright open floor plan makes this home ideal for gatherings. The property offers a large screened in porch, deck, beautiful landscaping, sprinkler system and a private pier with water and electric. This property is open for viewing on Sunday, July 27th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Dining Out: Blackwall Hitch Courtesy of: www.CapitalGazette.com By RICK WADE Correspondent It opened as the Bridgeview in the 1950s. When I first moved to Annapolis in the late 1960s, it was The Yardarm. I remember it later as Spiro’s and then, most recently, The Rockfish. That plain brick building, just across the Spa Creek Bridge at Sixth Street and Severn Avenue, has been given a stunning makeover and reopened two months ago as Blackwall Hitch — an interesting name for a restaurant. A blackwall hitch, a sailing term of course, is a temporary means of tying a rope to a hook. It relies on equal tension to hold, but if subjected to too much strain — it slips. Hmm … High expectations abound. Call for a reservation and a perky voice answers: “Blackwall Hitch. Annapolis’ premier dining restaurant.” Really? So soon? When you arrive, an eager, cheerful host or hostess greets you. The décor is an eye-catcher: a spacious dining room furnished in a style halfway between formal and casual; a sort of pub-bar area laid out to handle live music, and a rooftop, outdoor dining area as well. The restaurant’s website describes the ambience as an “urban chic vibe with a connection to history.” Yard Blunders to Avoid Courtesy of: www.realestate.msn.com Most homeowners make mistakes in their yard. I sure have. Gardening and lawn care are full of crazy do's and don'ts, nature doesn't always cooperate and who has the time to make things perfect? Here are seven of the biggest blunders people tend to make in their yards: 1. Don't be random: It's easy to go overboard at a garden center or plant website, especially if things are on sale. But don't buy a bunch of random plants. Your flower bed or lawn will end up a confusing mess of different shapes and colors. (Bing: Shop for plants) Instead, group three or five identical plants together in a flower bed to create big blocks of the same color or leaf texture. That way your garden will have more visual impact, especially from a distance, and will look more organized. And when planting shrubs in a border such as along a street or driveway, repeat just three or four types rather than installing a hodgepodge of varieties. Top Picks in Technology Courtesy of: www.HomeandDesign.com By Cathy Applefeld Olson IT DOES WINDOWS First came automated vacuums, then their scrubbing, kitchen and bathroom floor counterparts. But the newest kid on the robotic cleaning block is the Ecovacs’ WinBot 7—a squat, square-shaped robot that suctions onto window panels and does the dirty work for you—no ladders, no mess. The model that detects edges starts at $399. ecovacs.com Click on the above image to see more. What Goes With Dark Wood Floors By: Laura Gaskill Dark wood floors can be incredibly chic and sophisticated, bringing richness and polish to a space. But when paired with the wrong furnishings and colors, those floors run the risk of making the space feel dark and heavy. If you’ve been wondering what to put with your dark floors to bring out their best features, try these ideas. Match furniture legs to the floors. You don’t always need contrast where dark floors are concerned — matching wood furniture as closely as possible to the color of your floors is a simple way to make your space feel elegant and put together. If you are choosing to match furniture to the floors, go with a lighter color on the walls. It doesn’t need to be white, but the wall color should be significantly lighter than the floors and furniture to keep the space from feeling heavy. Click on the above image to learn more. Annapolis Green, Bud Light and Keep America Beautiful Teaming Up to Clean Up Photo Courtesy of: www.meetup.com Courtesy of: www.EyeOnAnnapolis.net Annapolis Green is organizing a cleanup at the Ellen O. Moyer Back Creek Nature Park on Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cleanup is a partnership with Keep America Beautiful, and one of a series of 60 projects across the country sponsored by Bud Light called “Do Good. Have Fun.” Consumers 21 years of age or older can sign up for the Back Creek project by visiting upforwhatever.com. Advance online registration is required to participate. Following the “Do Good” cleanup at the park, the “Have Fun” portion of the day will be held at Port Annapolis Marina next door. Port Annapolis is donating its pavilion space for the celebration that will feature Bud Light and lunch for volunteers. Port Annapolis is a certified Maryland Clean Marina. “Back Creek Nature Park is a hidden jewel,” said Elvia Thompson, Co-Founder of Annapolis Green. “It features demonstration plantings and interpretive exhibits that show how to control stormwater, along with walking trails, picnic areas, and lovely views of the creek. The City of Annapolis doesn’t have the funds to give the park the attention it deserves. This project will bring people together, primarily young people, to give a helping hand while they learn about our environment. And of course, they’ll have fun, too.” What Does Green Home Design Actually Cost? Courtesy of: www.WallStCheatSheet.com In home improvement, the focus is on green home design and upgrading homes to make them greener. By increasing sustainability, they last longer, impact the environment less and decrease bills for homeowners. However, homeowners sometimes jump too quickly by looking at major projects, which cost in the thousands of dollars. Instead, consider less expensive green home design projects. Here are the steps toward green home design and the “real” cost of each project: 1. Home energy audits: One of the first steps toward energy efficiency is finding the leaks. Rather than attacking from unknown angles, it’s more effective to get a home energy auditor out. A home energy audit costs about $490 to $720, depending on the square footage of the home and the professional. How to Decorate Interior Waterfront Homes Courtesy of: www.SFGate.com When it comes to property values, a quality view is worth a lot, and this is especially true when it comes to waterfront properties. Allowing your interior decor choices to highlight what you’re paying for in terms of views not only makes the most of your property value but also creates a serene environment that melds the interior of your home with its beautiful surroundings. Use Windows as Focal Points Combining the desire to have your waterfront views front and center and your need for privacy can take a bit of finagling. Install wood shutters, sheer or light-colored drapes or vertical blinds on the windows. These all allow for plenty of natural light, even when closed, are easy to open when you want a full view of the water and provide privacy when necessary. If your waterfront home is blessed with large, picturesque windows, install a privacy film over the glass in lieu of traditional window treatments. When professionally done, these provide unobstructed views of the water while keeping the interior of your home hidden from the outside. Celebrity Chef is Headliner at Wellness House's Taste-full Fundraiser By WENDI WINTERS A celebrity chef will bring chic cuisine spiced with a sense of humor to Annapolis Wellness House on Aug. 1. Chef Carla Hall, a co-host of ABC’s lifestyle show “The Chew” and a popular competitor on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” is inaugurating a Celebrity Chef Series at Wellness House as a fundraiser for the nonprofit. Wellness House, near the juncture of Spa Creek Road and Forest Drive, functions as a temporary respite for cancer patients and their family members. Hall has a personal connection to the cause. “One of my first cousins passed away from cervical cancer four months ago at age 56,” Hall said. “We grew up together. We were close. She was the first member of our family to die of cancer. Many friends have also died.” Organizers hope to raise $15,000 to fund Wellness House operations. Hall, a resident of Washington, D.C., is the owner of Carla Hall Petite Cookies, an artisan cookie company. Her cookies are sold locally at Capital Teas. Located at Mas Que Farm, site of an equestrian center and horse farm, Wellness House helps more than 250 people monthly with youth and adult support groups and classes in yoga, meditation and therapeutic art. For many cancer patients and family members, Wellness House is a quiet place to sit and relax between doctors appointments and medical treatments. 10 Perfect Patios Courtesy of: www.LuxeSource.com NEUTRAL COVERED PATIO AND POOL Landscape architect Michael Sapusek created a trellised pergola, housing a spa that flows into the pool. To enhance the tropical feel, he then added plenty of greenery admired by the owners, including date and coconut palms. The outdoor furniture belonged to the homeowners. Local Designer of the Week: Amanda Austin Interiors Courtesy of: www.AmandaAustinInteriors.com Amanda Austin, Founder of Amanda Austin Interiors opened her boutique design studio in Historic Federal Hill in the Fall of 2006. With the creation of her team, her philosophies remained simple... Amanda Austin Interiors is here to serve those that desire the comfort and peace of a Home. Regardless of budget, every creation brings forth a true reflection of those resonating within the walls that were once a house but are now a HOME. In her own words, "A house is bought...a home is made. It is made with breath, new life, patience and understanding. The home is a sacred place, it is shared with those that you care about and love the most. It should be the place that you most want to be, and it should be a place that transports you." Beyond exceptional design, Amanda changed lives in the simplest form of interaction. A true bright light in the world, she spread peace, love and joy to every person she came across. After seven years of creating beauty and splendor, Amanda's work on this earth was finished. Although she is not physically with us, her spirit emanates from within our studio and team. At Amanda's request, our team; Carla, Jackie, and Sadie of Amanda Austin Interiors, continues to transform and breathe new life into each project...creating houses into Homes. Click on the above image to be redirected to Amanda Austin Interiors. Staycation Idea: Annapolis, Maryland Courtesy of: www.ABC27.com Annapolis, Maryland may be home to the US Naval Academy, but it is also very family friendly. It's only 2 hours away and a nice family staycation. In the harbor downtown, visitors will find boating, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, water taxi's, cruises and of course sailboats galore. "Annapolis is a wonderful beautiful city that got it's start in the 1600's when Puritans came over seeking religious freedom," said Susan Steckman of the Annapolis Visitors Bureau. Boats like to strut their stuff in Ego Alley in the harbor as visitors watch from the city dock and just a stones throw away, Main Street is great for shopping and dining. What is luxury in today's real estate market? By Catherine Sherman, Zillow In the world of luxury real estate, great curb appeal is just one of many buyer requirements. Builders of today's luxury homes are tasked with making works of art that also cater to future homeowners' lifestyle. "We want you to take comfort in knowing the extraordinary level of care we give to every detail — no matter how small or tedious — to make sure your home is flawless upon completion," said Al Ross, founder and president of Al Ross Luxury Homes. "We are not just selling a luxury home; we are creating an unprecedented level of service and homeowner experience." Delightful Garden Walls and Fences By: Matthew Ankeny You know the usual barriers well — the ones made of wood, brick, vinyl and chain link — but now it’s time to meet their more alternative friends. Here are 12 fences and walls that are creative and functional; they’re barrier solutions full of personality. A sculptural fence. Cor-Ten steel blades (300 of them) make up this sculptural fence that winds around a Philadelphia residence. They’re 8 feet tall, which keeps out local deer, so the fence “is sculptural as well as functional,” says Bridget O’Brien of Archer & Buchanan Architecture. A sculptural fence comes with a high price, but for the right home, it can be the perfect custom touch. Waterfront Community of the Week: Winchester-on-the-Severn Winchester-on-the-Severn is a sought after community of approximately one hundred homes located just outside of Annapolis near Arnold. Winchester on Severn association owns five separate waterfront properties that include a community beach with a pavilion, children's play area on open grass, white sand beach and lots of parking. The neighborhood has two separate docking areas with some shallow and some deep water slips. Events in the community include an annual crab feast, first Friday happy hours, Easter egg hunts, Halloween costume contest and the summer beach party. Members of the community also have access to Chase Swim Club. Currently, there is one home for sale in Winchester-on-the- This weekend, there are 14 waterfront Open Houses in and around Annapolis. 1294 Myrtle Avenue is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with vacation ambiance located in Arundel on the Bay on the Annapolis Neck. With fabulous water vistas, a screened in porch and a protected waterfront with a private dock on Fishing Creek, this home picks up constant breezes. The property features lush landscaping, updated baths, stainless steel appliances and a master bath with a jacuzzi. Finished with a fully furnished studio above the over-sized detached garaged, this home offers lots of space and parking. This property is open for viewing on Sunday, July 20th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Ways to Open a House to the Outdoors By: Eric Reinholdt Spaces that are neither indoors nor completely outdoors are often among the most trafficked spaces in a home. And they make for good design: We use them to negotiate changes in elevation between inside and outside, for entertaining, to reduce the apparent scale of our structures, to temper weather extremes and for visual screening. By using the most basic architectural devices — columns, rafters, walls and floor planes — these indoor-outdoor buffer zones can be designed to feel every bit a part of the architecture. The examples here range from the tightly enclosed and controlled to the minimal. Let’s take a look at a few approaches to designing transition spaces that successfully unite inside and out. Annapolis Maritime Antiques Moves to Storefront in Eastport Photo by: Paul W. Gillespie By SHANTEÉ WOODARDS Paula Safran and her fiance came to Eastport for lunch and left with a piece of World War II history. The couple stumbled into the new Annapolis Maritime Antiques shop, which sells nautical decor, furniture and antiques. They spent $2,600 on a dark brown table with two benches — constructed out of the hatch covers of World War II Liberty ships — and had it delivered to their home in Centreville. They have since set it up on their porch. “You know that thousands of sailors held on to that handle. You can tell this is where it was rubbed and the cargo was going in and out of the hatch,” said Safran, who runs a marina. “To me, they’re an artists studio that has furniture. I’m really into art and it’s incredible what they do with the pieces.” Tony Kime opened the shop earlier this month at 128 Severn Ave., the former home of the Raven Maritime Studio. He previously sold his work online and operated out of a shop in Shady Side until he learned about the available space in Eastport. Rossiter 23 Day Boat Review Courtesy of: www.ChesapeakeBoating.net Rossiter Boats are coming to the Chesapeake! Well known in Ontario, New England and Florida but previously not here, the company builds an interesting combination of 14- to 23-foot powerboats and lovely 10- to 17-foot rowing boats. The newest offering is the R23 day boat. The R23 features a 22-degree variable deadrise on an all-composite hull. During a recent sea trial, the R23 jumped on plane quickly with little to no bow rise. Rigged with Yamaha’s new 200 XCA, the boat planed at 15 mph and delivered a top speed around 43 mph. At 20 mph in flat-calm conditions, fuel consumption was 3.7 gallons per hour; at 30 mph, 7 gallons. Save the Date: CBMM Charity Auction The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD is hosting its 17th annual Charity Boat Auction on Saturday, August 30, with proceeds benefiting the children and adults served by the museum. The live auction begins at 1 p.m. along the museum’s waterfront campus, where more than 90 boats—ranging in size and performance from sailing dinghies to cabin cruisers, and everything in between—will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. CBMM’s Boat Donations Program Manager Lad Mills takes donations and resells boats throughout the year, holding aside some of his inventory for the annual auction. Mills travels up and down the east coast working with boat owners and potential buyers wishing to support the museum through boat donations and sales. Grandeur & Demolished Grace: The Governor's House The history of the Maryland Governor’s House is a long, troubled, winding tale. There is ruinous abandonment, then demolished grace, followed by enlightened eclecticism, and finally pale imitation. The story begins in 1744 with Colonial Governor Thomas Bladen starting construction on his official residence. Work commenced with a legislative appropriation of £4,000 ($662,000 today) on one of the largest and most elaborate houses in all of the colonies. The 14,000 square foot house had a footprint 80 feet by 60 feet. The brick walls reached two stories above a raised basement on high ground commanding views of all of Annapolis. There were Portland stone entrance steps imported from England, and a grand entertainment space with a two-story high interior. Unfortunately, the walls were left without a roof. Work stopped for lack of additional appropriations. “Bladen’s Folly” stood as a ruin for nearly fifty years. Imagine the presence of this massive moldering ruin at the time all of the great 18th-century homes of Annapolis were built. Travis Gray was born in Annapolis and raised on the Severn River. He specializes in marketing fine homes and waterfront property in the Annapolis area. 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__label__cc	0.702459	0.297541	Emile Pingat Two-Piece Large Black Silk Satin Bustle Dress, 1882. Label: E. Pingat, 30. Rue Louis-Le-Grand 30, Paris. Antique Haute Couture gown consisting of a bodice and skirt; bodice trimmed with cream handmade lace with a center front closure of black silk satin covered buttons; bustle skirt elaborately designed with layers of black silk satin and hemmed with magenta silk satin; skirt closes at the center back with hook and eyes. Very good condition with a few flaws: Missing button at bottom of centre front closure. Marks in satin at centre front neck from what appears to be the wearing of a brooch or pin. On the inside of the bodice, the waistband tape has come loose at one of the two points securing the tape to the bodice. The black silk facing on the inside of the right center front is damaged and weak. The waistband of the skirt is fragile and the hook and eyes are loose. The magenta silk satin hem is discolored in areas. The decoration is not included. A master dressmaker and designer, Emile Pingat (c. 1820-1901) was among the elite Paris couturiers of his age, who dressed the wealthiest and most sophisticated of clients in the fashion capital of the world. His celebrity was evident in the fashion press and his mastery of his craft was demonstrated in every elegant silk gown and trimming that he created. By 1864, Pingat opened his couture house at 30 Rue Louis-Le-Grand in Paris and he quickly became a competitor Charles Fredrick Worth. His clients knew him for flawless workmanship and monochromatic color palettes enlivened with a single accent color, which gave his works elegance without sacrificing any of the opulence of nineteenth-century fashion. Americans who visited Paris liked to fill their trunks with haute couture and often frequented the Maison Pingat; Pingat reigned for over thirty years as one of the leaders of haute couture during its formative era. Despite his important role in the history of fashion, his name has fallen into obscurity. Unlike Worth, Pingat had no heirs to carry on his business and, and after he sold it to A. Wallès & Cie. in August 1896, his name virtually disappeared from the fashion world. Bust: ~ 110 cm Waist: ~ 95 cm Front Length: ~ 143 cm Back Length: ~ 190 cm Price: 3.600 Euro	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2100
__label__cc	0.650987	0.349013	Ultimate Guide to Car Physics and Safety The earliest cars were made without any regard to aerodynamics or safety. Nobody ever thought about the possibility of a high-impact crash and how the passengers would be affected. So, there weren't seatbelts, airbags, or any of the other safety features that we take for granted today. However, safety is a top priority for car manufactures now. Let's take a look at the physics behind car safety features and how they help protect us. Frame and Construction When cars crash, the severity is calculated by looking at the impulse. The impulse is a measure of the change in momentum — the more smashed the car, the higher the impulse. This is where we get car impact ratings. Car manufacturers perform tests that involved head on crashes to study the impulse and improve the structure of the car. Cars crunch to reduce impulse. Car frames protect passengers. Head on crashes have fewer fatalities. Airbags were invented as a result. The main purpose of airbags is to reduce injuries caused by head-on crashes. During a crash, airbags are triggered by a chemical reaction involving Sodium Azide (NaN3). Here is why they are important: Airbags spread force over a large area. Airbags decrease force on the body. Airbags protect the head from injury. Airbags inflate instantly. Seatbelts protect passengers from injuries. They were one of the first safety features to be introduced, but didn't become standard until the late 1950s. Then, buckling up became the law in 1983. Here is why seatbelts are important: You don't get projected from your car during a crash. Your face is less likely to hit the windshield in a crash. Seatbelts protect you from the effects of gravity and inertia. Seatbelts make airbags more effective. During a car crash, your body stays in the same position, but your head is thrown backwards at an even greater speed — that's Newton's Law. Headrests were invented to catch the head. Here is why headrests are important: Headrests reduce the severity of whip-lash injuries. Headrests protect the neck and head from injury. Headrests make passengers more comfortable. Headrests can be adjusted to accommodate any passenger. Brakes and Tires Brakes and tires help cars stop effectively to prevent crashes. When the brakes are applied, friction slows down the tires. Of course, in a quick stop, there some sliding friction occurs, which is where skid marks come from. The force literally tears part of the rubber off a car's tires. Here is why brakes and tires are important: Anti-lock brakes help cars stop quickly on slippery roads. Tires help grip the road. Brakes control the speed of a car. Tires wear out every 50,000 miles. As you can see, physics plays a major role in how cars are designed. It is how car manufacturers study a car's safety and try to improve it. Car manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to improve safety. For instance, some newer safety features include sensor monitor cameras that automatically brake cars that are about to hit something. Teen Drivers: Fact Sheet What Are Optimal Cars for Teen Drivers? Defensive Driving Tips Teen Driving Information and Statistics Driver Education Toolkit Parent-Teen Driving Agreement Technology and Safe Driving Car Safety Quiz Young Drivers and Alcohol: Statistics	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2108
__label__cc	0.616556	0.383444	Elemental RP1 review There’s nothing unusual about the arrival of a new sports car. New makers of small sports cars arrive all the time. Some of them memorable, others are not. I won't drag this out: the Elemental RP1 is a little bit special. In its technical make-up the RP1 is similar to, but not exactly like, several other lightweight roadsters. The tub is a carbonfibre one – of the good sort, not the cheaper sort, but I’ll come back to that – with steel subframes hung from either end. Matt Prior The Elemental RP1 is one of those cars that requires a deep breath and a long straight before you bury your right foot to the stop The front subframe supports the cooling systems and front suspension, which comprises double wishbones and inboard spring and damper units. Behind the two-seat cabin sits the rear suspension – double wishbones but not inboard dampers - and the powertrain. This is one of two key areas where Elemental is a touch unusual. Instead of a transverse engine and the gearbox it would get on a road car – as you’d find in an Ariel Atom, KTM X-Bow or Zenos E10 – the Elemental’s engine, a 2.0-litre Ford Ecoboost unit, is mounted longitudinally and drives the rear wheels through a six-speed Hewland gearbox that’s mounted behind it. Which all means that the engine can be set lower in the chassis. The BAC Mono is similar, although it is only a single-seater. Where the Elemental differs again from the light car norm is in the amount of underbody aerodynamics it offers. There’s a long diffuser at the front of the car and another one at the rear, and the claim is that at 100mph the RP1 will generate 200kg of downforce. Weight is claimed at 580kg, with a 47 percent front, 53 percent rear balance. And given that the Ecoboost engine is tuned to produce 320bhp, the car should get along fairly well. Elemental is yet to produce a full set of numbers because this is a prototype, but it estimates a 0-60mph time of 2.8sec and a 0-100mph time of 6.4sec, which is what you’d hope it should do. As I write in July the company is working on a production-spec car, with deliveries expected early in 2016. Elemental calls this a prototype, but I’ve driven ‘production ready’ cars that don’t feel quite so pleasingly finished. The carbonfibre is well presented, the lightweight one-piece seats slide back and forth easily and the cabin is simple and clean. Some things will change – the seat will go lower, the pedals will adjust too and some more elbow room will be put into the carbonfibre tub. All of those will benefit the driving position (and the aero), although it’s far from a disaster now. What is quaint, and cool, is a high foot position, which allows the space for that front diffuser. It’s something you notice and that feels odd once, but then you never think about again. It’s very natural. The whole forward view is good because there are no pillars. The rear mirrors are fine and even though the Elemental is a two-seater and 1775mm wide, the cockpit still feels snug. Not cramped, just secure. The engine fires to a zingy idle but has measured low-rev responses, the pedals are all nicely weighted and positive and the turning circle is good for a car like this. Little details such as these make the RP1 feel well-engineered. What it does on the move only reinforces that. At the moment this is a hard-worked prototype with a limited-slip differential that has a slight grumble and snatch, although that’s simple enough to iron out and it isn’t an issue on bigger throttle inputs. What’s already extremely well sorted is the smoothness of the pneumatic paddle-shift change on the gearbox, whose clutch you can forget about once you’re rolling. Upshifts and downshifts are smooth, while engine response is good. Delivery is a touch boosty, as you’d expect, and the soundtrack is accompanied by the odd whoosh and whistle, but there’s honest mechanical noise and power is easily metered out. And there’s bags of torque. Say what you like about turbo engines in small cars, but what they deliver is faintly astonishing response across the board. The RP1 is one of those that requires a deep breath and a long straight before you bury your right foot to the stop. Elemental, then, has fitted a traction control system, which is switchable. Even with it on, though, it allows quite enough slip for a one-off and theoretically priceless prototype, thank you. Ask for more power than the 18in Michelin Pilot Supersports can handle and the RP1 will brap-brap-brap at you discreetly while accelerating as quickly as it can. However, approach the limits of adhesion mid-corner instead and the RP1 understeers not at all before allowing the tail to slide utterly controllably and predictably wide, from where it’s easy and instinctive to gather up, with no untoward body movements or rocking. It handles beautifully. You’ve got to be going at a fair pace for that to happen - there’s lots of mechanical and, at higher speeds, aero grip. In cornering, the advantage of the RP1’s racy mechanical layout also becomes apparent. Because its engine is low there’s no slop or pitch as a high-mounted engine tries to dictate things. It just slips benignly. We only drove this car on a closed circuit, and even though its surface wasn’t brilliant I wouldn’t want to say too much about the ride other than it feels about as firm as it ought and needs to be. The unassisted 2.5-turn steering is wonderfully natural and feelsome, too. Some customers might want a faster rack, but if it were, it’d be heavier and more nervy, so I think the balance is about right. In fact, the whole dynamic experience feels right to me, and at the moment it’s the standout highlight of this track-orientated car. That thing I said I’d come back to, though... making cars out of first-rate carbonfibre, even if you hone the production process (as Elemental has) to minimise time and waste, means the RP1 is expensive. As in £75,750 for the first 10 customers, and rising after that. But as companies such as Radical and BAC have found, there are people willing to spend a lot of money on a first-rate track-day car, should you make the right sort of product. In other words, one that is well developed, well finished and that offers something really special. I have a feeling that the Elemental RP1 is that sort of car. Elemental RP1	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2109
__label__wiki	0.692446	0.692446	Pedal Passion: Gary Fisher and Saigon Cycles AsiaLIFE — December 5, 2012 Thanks to years of dedication and a recent visit by a cycling legend, Saigon Cycles has helped bring both attention and equipment to the local bike community. Michael Tatarski talks to Rod Skeggs of Saigon Cycles and Gary Fisher, the inventor of the mountain bike. Photos by Alex McMillan and Saigon Cycles, video by AsiaLIFE INSIGHT. Five years ago, foreigners would have had a hard time finding bikes in Ho Chi Minh City. “At that time you couldn’t buy a decent bike in Vietnam,” says Rod Skeggs. “You could buy local bikes, but there weren’t any big enough for foreigners and the quality wasn’t what I was after.” Skeggs and his friend Eugene Kee decided to change that. They met while working in construction in Taiwan, where they used to cycle to work every day. So, after relocating to Vietnam, they opened Saigon Cycles in the Sky Garden complex in Phu My Hung in 2007. A major challenge Skeggs and Kee faced at first was finding a bike company to provide gear. They went to a large Taipei bike convention in 2008 and talked to hundreds of representatives, but no one wanted to help. “They would tell us we could have something, but only with a $5,000 to $10,000 minimum order,” Skeggs says. After the discouraging experience, the business partners decided simply to buy equipment on their own in Taiwan and ship it to Vietnam. They bought Giant bikes and sold them at their shop for a year. In 2009 Skeggs and Kee returned to the Taipei bike show. They approached Giant and since they were selling its product in a new market, they asked the company if it would help support them. Giant agreed, and Saigon Cycles became their official retailer in the country. The following year the regional representative from Trek, a major American bicycle company, visited the store and asked if they would be interested in selling their bikes instead of Giant’s. After six months of consideration Skeggs and Kee decided to make the move to Trek, which they both now consider the best decision they have made for the business. Gary Fisher and Saigon Cycles Last month, that changeover was handsomely rewarded when Gary Fisher came to visit. A legend in the international cycling community, Fisher helps develop bikes for Trek and is credited with inventing the modern mountain bike. He spent four days in Ho Chi Minh City with Skeggs and Kee acting as his hosts. Kee says that last year, while he was on a ride in the countryside south of the city, Trek’s regional head told him Fisher would love to cycle here. Three months ago Saigon Cycles was told he would be coming to town. Skeggs was elated. He believes it was “a major show of confidence in our business and an understanding of the potential of the market here.” Fisher’s global reputation brought attention to both Saigon Cycles and Vietnam as a whole. “The international publicity has put us on the map abroad, and we’ve been contacted by a number of people since the visit who now want to come to Vietnam,” Skeggs says. Shortly after arriving, Gary Fisher sat down with AsiaLIFE for an interview at Saigon Cycles. I asked him whether recreational cycling could become popular in a place like Vietnam, where people flaunt new wealth through flashy cars and denigrate bikes as the poor man’s mode of transportation. “It was the same way in the 60s and 70s in the US,” Fisher says. “People would see us riding and wonder why we were doing it. They would ask, ‘Are you poor or something?’ But it’s about quality of life. When I travel someplace, there’s no better way to see it than on a bike.” Fisher also commented on the inherent advantages Vietnam possesses. “People already know how to handle two wheels,” he says. “There’s a pretty good flow but I understand that the average length of their trip isn’t that long. Why be a slave to a motorbike?” The city’s heat, pollution and traffic congestion offer easy reasons not to cycle. Fisher advised that “the best thing you can do is join a group of like-minded people, they will have solutions to those problems.” He also argued that riding here is safer than in the United States, where people are able to drive cars very fast, get bored and lose focus. Skeggs agrees that Vietnam has great cycling potential, thanks to the fact that the country was built around the bicycle. “Prior to all of these motos and cars, people walked or cyled. It’s really an ideal environment to get out and ride,” he says. Fisher was given a first-hand view of this environment on a 64km-ride along the single-track concrete paths that snake through the hamlets and rice paddies outside of the city. When he left two days later, Fisher told Skeggs and Kee that it had been a “life-altering experience”. See related articles Gary Fisher Video Visit Saigon Cycles Tags: CyclingGary FisherSaigon CyclesTrek Next post Redefining the art landscape in Vietnam - O M Gallery Previous post Sofitel Saigon Plaza welcomes back Executive Chef Sakal Phoeung Bicycle trip from Hanoi to Saigon Gary Fisher and the Future AsiaLIFE, December 19, 2012 Gary Fisher at Saigon Cycles	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2121
__label__cc	0.599568	0.400432	Shannon Vavra updated Jun 3, 2018 Erdogan: Uber is “finished” in Turkey Photo: Serhat Cagdas/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Following pressure from taxi drivers in Istanbul calling for Uber to be banned in Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the “Uber business is finished. That does not exist anymore,” per Reuters. The politics: Erdogan is likely making a last-minute appeal to his constituents — he is running for reelection in a few weeks, and Istanbul's taxi-drivers have taken Uber to court in the past, accusing it of hurting their business.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2125
__label__cc	0.705586	0.294414	Ascend Ascend: A Poetic Performance Up to 40 people Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See Dates Join mystic poet and performer Janaka Stucky for an immersive, multidisciplinary performance involving light, scent, and sound to introduce his new book of poetry ASCEND ASCEND. Written over the course of twenty days coming in and out of trance states while secluded in the tower of a 100-year-old church, Janaka’s new book ASCEND ASCEND is rooted in the Jewish mystical tradition of Hekhalot literature. Equal parts Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” and Funkadelic’s “Maggot Brain,” this long poem documents the ecstatic destruction of the self through its union with the divine. In partnership with Atlas Obscura and Third Man Books, two-time National Haiku Champion Janaka will be presenting his new work in its entirety on a 2019 tour to a series of stunning, viscerally appropriate venues in Washington D.C., Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle, and Chicago. In Philadelphia, Janaka will be performing at The Convent, a secret gallery of odds and ends. Photo Credit: Adrianne Mathiowetz Photo Credit: Third Man Books. There are two ticket prices for this event. Admission with the paperback edition (retail value of $17.95) is $35. Admission with the deluxe, limited edition (retail value of $45), only-for-Atlas Obscura edition is $55. Questions? Email Ryan Susurrus at ryan@atlasobscura.com. Sorry, there are no upcoming dates for this experience.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2137
__label__wiki	0.829198	0.829198	List: $9.98 \| Sale: $6.99 Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel Author: James Patterson Series: Maximum Ride #7 Narrator: Rebecca Soler Genre: Children & Young Adults Fiction - Action & Adventure - Survival Stories Max Ride and her best friends have always had one another's backs. No. Matter. What. Living on the edge as fugitives, they never had a choice. But now they're up against a deadly force that's racing across the globe, and just when they need him the most--Fang is gone. He's creating his own gang that will replace everyone--including Max.Max is heartbroken over losing Fang, her soul mate. Her closest friend. But with Dylan ready and willing to fight by her side, and she can no longer deny that his incredible intensity draws her in. Max, Dylan, and the rest of their friends must soon join forces with Fang and his new gang for an explosive showdown in Paris that's unlike anything you've ever imagined . . . or read. by Sherrilyn Kenyon Nick Gautier's day just keeps getting better and better. Yeah, he survived the zombie attacks, only to wake up and find himself enslaved to a world of shapeshifters and demons out to claim his soul.His new principal thinks he's even more of a hoodlu... In James Patterson's blockbuster series, fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--on... Narrator: Kasey Lee Huizinga,Evan Rachel Wood by Gary Paulsen 13-year-old Brian Robeson learns to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed with his hatchet and resourcefulness. Narrator: Peter Coyote Minecraft: The Island Two editions, two narrators, one thrilling story. Enjoy this version read by Jack Black, and then be sure to check out the other available version, narrated by Samira Wiley. The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures ... Narrator: Jack Black by Alan Gratz A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087), this timely and powerful novel tells the story of three different children seeking refuge. JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration cam... Narrator: Michael Goldstrom; Kyla Garcia; Assaf Cohen by Jean Craighead George "Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the wo... Narrator: Michael Crouch Brisingr by Christopher Paolini Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . f... Narrator: Gerard Doyle James Patterson's bestselling Maximum Ride series is back, with Max and the gang as The Protectors. Someone--or something--is decimating ships and sea life off Hawaii's coast, and Max and her flock find themselves sucked into the Navy's top-secret ... Narrator: Jill Apple Is love worth betraying everything? Plunge into the second adventure in the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly).Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to nor... Narrator: Natalie Moore James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades. In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories. Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability. ReadKiddoRead.com also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading. James Patterson was born March 22, 1947 in New York and graduated summa cum laude from Manhattan College with a B.A. in English, and summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with an M.A. in English. He has won multiple awards for his work and has entertained and inspired millions. Patterson can occasionally be seen guest starring as himself on an episode on NBC's 'Castle'. He has a wife, Susan and a son, Jack an currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida. Maximum Ride Bundle Get 5% off your total order by adding 3 or more audiobooks from Maximum Ride Maximum Ride #7 Saving the World and Other Extreme ... 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__label__cc	0.676203	0.323797	MAP OF BEAVERCREEK Annual Sponsors BCoC Blog Greene LEADS Member Information Center Guide CVB Visitors Guide Community Savings Tornado Response Taste of Greene County & Business Expo Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. For the HomeCake & Candy SuppliesArt & Craft Supplies 2440 Fairfield Road Beavercreek Ohio 45431 Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Hobby Lobby stores are closed on Sunday Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, operates over 600 stores across the nation that average 55,000 square feet. Hobby Lobby is an industry leading retailer offering more than 70,000 arts, crafts, hobbies, home décor, Holiday, and seasonal products. Hobby Lobby is included in Forbes’ annual list of America's largest private companies. While Hobby Lobby continues to grow steadily, the company carries no long-term debt. We believe that it is by God's grace and provision that Hobby Lobby has endured. God has been faithful in the past, and we trust Him for our future. We are committed to: • Honoring the Lord in all we do by operating the company in a manner consistent with Biblical principles. • Offering our customers exceptional selection and value. • Serving our employees and their families by establishing a work environment and company policies that build character, strengthen individuals, and nurture families. • Providing a return on the family’s investment, sharing the Lord's blessings with our employees, and investing in our community. With Hobby Lobby’s Super Savings & Super Selection®, we have everything you need to Live a Creative Life! Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce 3210 Beaver-Vu Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45434 937. 426.2202 info@beavercreekchamber.org © Copyright 2020 Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce . All Rights Reserved. Site provided by GrowthZone - powered by ChamberMaster software.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2144
__label__wiki	0.971083	0.971083	New Zealand remembers Sir Peter Snell New Zealand is today remembering one of our true sporting heroes, triple Olympic gold medal winner Sir Peter Snell. “He was a legend, here and around the world,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Government establishes Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund Improving the mental health and wellbeing of young members of the rainbow community is at the heart of the establishment of the Rainbow Wellbeing Legacy Fund, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today. Government launches Strategy for Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson have launched a new strategy that champions equality for New Zealand women and girls in sport and active recreation. Child poverty reduction target unchanged following Treasury’s revisions The Government’s target, to reduce the proportion of children in poverty from 15% now to a world-leading 5% within ten years, remains unchanged following Treasury’s corrected and updated projections, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Child Poverty Reduction (-) Release (4) (-) Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern (4) (-) Hon Grant Robertson (4) (-) Prime Minister (4) Child Poverty Reduction (1) Sport and Recreation (2)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2145
__label__wiki	0.885189	0.885189	Can't find it - Contact Us Tears for Fears - Songs From The Big Chair - SHM SACD Express Post Parcel - Standard Service - $10.00 Free pick-up from store - $0.00 I'll collect my order from #3, Level 4, 428 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 2016 reissue - Japanese Single layer SHM SACD. Only plays on SACD players If The Hurting was mental anguish, Songs from the Big Chair marks the progression towards emotional healing, a particularly bold sort of catharsis culled from Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith's shared attraction to primal scream therapy. The album also heralded a dramatic maturation in the band's music, away from the synth-pop brand with which it was (unjustly) seared following the debut, and towards a complex, enveloping pop sophistication. The songwriting of Orzabal, Smith, and keyboardist Ian Stanley took a huge leap forward, drawing on reserves of palpable emotion and lovely, protracted melodies that draw just as much on soul and R&B music as they do on immediate pop hooks. The album could almost be called pseudo-conceptual, as each song holds its place and each is integral to the overall tapestry, a single-minded resolve that is easy to overlook when an album is as commercially successful as Songs from the Big Chair. And commercially successful it was, containing no less than three huge commercial radio hits, including the dramatic and insistent march, "Shout" and the shimmering, cascading "Head Over Heels," which, tellingly, is actually part of a song suite on the album. Orzabal and Smith's penchant for theorizing with steely-eyed austerity was mistaken for harsh bombasticism in some quarters, but separated from its era, the album only seems earnestly passionate and immediate, and each song has the same driven intent and the same glistening remoteness. It is not only a commercial triumph, it is an artistic tour de force. And in the loping, percolating "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," Tears for Fears perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the mid-'80s while impossibly managing to also create a dreamy, timeless pop classic. Songs from the Big Chair is one of the finest statements of the decade. Stanton Swihart - allmusicguide Brand Mercury / Universal Japan Help other Birdland Records users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased. Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - SHM SACD Wayne Horvitz - Way Out East / hybrid SACD Stan Getz - Spring Is Here - Hybrid SACD Eden Atwood - This is Always - The Ballad Session John Hammond - Rough & Tough - Hybrid SACD Elton John - Elton John / hybrid SACD Ella Fitzgerald - Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie ! Billie Holiday - Body and Soul - Hybrid SACD Copyright © 2020 Birdland Records Address: # 3, level 4, 428 George Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2146
__label__cc	0.580329	0.419671	‘Animals with Cameras’ leads March’s family friendly spotlight Home » Feature » ‘Animals with ... By Michael Foust Editor’s note: This monthly series, “5 Family-Friendly Things,” spotlights five family-friendly entertainment choices on film, DVDs, streaming or television. Nature documentaries always rank among my family’s favorite programs—whether it’s the BBC’s splendid Planet Earth and Frozen Planet series or PBS’ marvelous and time-tested Nature programs. But those documentaries have their limits. The camera operators cannot, for example, go everywhere. They can’t swing through the trees with chimpanzees, dive down a burrow with meerkats,or ride the back of a cheetah as it hunts for food. Until now. A new three-part miniseries, Animals with Cameras, follows small and big animals alike through their natural habitat as they carry lightweight cameras wherever they go. It was released in 2018 by the BBC and PBS, and is streaming now on Netflix. ‘Animals with Cameras’ leads this month’s list of ‘5 Family-Friendly Things’ It’s a nature documentary unlike anything you’ve seen. In Episode 1, we go underground with meerkats and explore 300 feet of tunnels. We swing through the trees with a chimpanzee in a scene straight out of a Hollywood film. And we dive under the water with penguins as they search for food for their young. The series has its critics, but the host explains each time how the cameras are benefiting the animals and conservation efforts. The chimpanzee, for instance, had been orphaned, and its caretaker was needing to know if it could survive in the wild. The camera provided the answer. Also worth watching this month: ‘Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy’ In theaters for three nights only (March 14, 16 and 19), this gripping documentary follows filmmaker Timothy Mahoney as he explores a central question of Bible scholarship: Who wrote the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Pentateuch? Conservative scholars say it was Moses, while those on the Left say it was written hundreds of years later and cannot be trusted. The issue isn’t trivial, as it gets to the foundation of whether the Bible is God’s Word. Mahoney, if you’re curious, lands on the side of conservatives. Basketball documentaries March is the month for “madness” in college basketball, and Amazon Prime and YouTube are home to a plethora of basketball documentaries and videos to whet your appetite. Amazon Prime is the best platform for NBA documentaries (keyword: “NBA”), while YouTube is the best source for college basketball clips. Try these YouTube keywords: “March Madness buzzer beaters” and “college basketball documentary.” ‘Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine’ St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. Why not learn about the real Patrick—and other heroes of church history, too? One of my favorite church series is PBS’ Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine, now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. Historian Jonathan Phillips explores the many sites of Jesus’ miracles and then follows the steps of the first Christians. Another good one is A&E’s Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years, which is free on YouTube. Don’t let the PBS and A&E labels frighten you: Both documentaries presuppose that the Bible is true. The faith-based streaming service PureFlix.com has dozens of programs on this topic. Keywords: “church history” and “Christian history.” ‘American Gospel: Christ Alone’ This documentary critiques the Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith movements, asserting that their defenders—such as Benny Hinn—are promoting a message that is harming the church and is antithetical to Scripture. It can be rented or purchased on Amazon, YouTube and other streaming platforms. Author: Michael Foust Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and entertainment more than 15 years. He is the husband of a wife, Julie, and the father of four small children. View more articles by Michael Foust. IFC leaders urge: ‘Do Something; We are the solution’ Aug 4, 2015 Evil multiplies, God hides Jul 6, 2018 State Missions Offering & Women’s Ministry Sep 15, 2011	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2150
__label__cc	0.692143	0.307857	AccountingFinancial Accounting14th Edition Dave Elliott, CPA, is an assistant to the controller of Lyric Consulting Co. In his spare time, Dave also prepares tax returns and performs general accounting services for clients. Frequently, Dave performs these services after his normal working hours, using Lyric Consulting Co.’s computers and laser printers. Occasionally, Dave’s clients will call him at the office during regular working hours. Discuss whether Dave is performing in a professional manner. BuyFindarrow_forward Carl Warren + 2 others Publisher: Cengage Learning 1 Introduction To Accounting And Business2 Analyzing Transactions3 The Adjusting Process4 Completing The Accounting Cycle5 Accounting Systems6 Accounting For Merchandising Businesses7 Inventories8 Sarbanes-oxley, Internal Control, And Cash9 Receivables10 Fixed Assets And Intangible Assets11 Current Liabilities And Payroll12 Accounting For Partnerships And Limited Liability Companies13 Corporations: Organization, Stock Transactions, And Dividends14 Long-term Liabilities: Bonds And Notes15 Investments And Fair Value Accounting16 Statement Of Cash Flows17 Financial Statement AnalysisB Reversing EntriesD International Financial Reporting Standards(ifrs) Chapter Questions Problem 1DQ Problem 10DQ Problem 1PEA Problem 1PEB Problem 1E Problem 10E Problem 1PA Problem 1PB Problem 1CP Chapter 10, Problem 1CP Textbook Problem Dave Elliott, CPA, is an assistant to the controller of Lyric Consulting Co. In his spare time, Dave also prepares tax returns and performs general accounting services for clients. Frequently, Dave performs these services after his normal working hours, using Lyric Consulting Co.’s computers and laser printers. Occasionally, Dave’s clients will call him at the office during regular working hours. Discuss whether Dave is performing in a professional manner. To determine Discuss whether Mr. D is performing in a professional manner. Explanation of Solution Mr. D, a CPA is working as an assistant in L Consulting Company. He used to prepare tax returns and provide general accounting services to his clients during his idle time. Most often, he performs these services after his normal working hours, however using the company’s computers and laser printers. Occasionally, he gets call from his clients at office during his normal working hours. Mr. D is not performing in a professional manner. 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__label__wiki	0.545808	0.545808	BR Home Page > Players > Buddy Hassett > 1939 Batting Game Logs Buddy Hassett Positions: First Baseman and Outfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg) Born: September 5, 1911 in New York, NY us Died: August 23, 1997 in Westwood, NJ Buried: Garden of Memories, Washington, NJ School: Manhattan College (New York, NY) Debut: April 14, 1936 (Age 24-222d, 6,623rd in MLB history) vs. NYG 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 27, 1942 (Age 31-022d) vs. BOS 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1936 season Full Name: John Aloysius Hassett View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject 6 6 22 6 2 2 34 Buddy Hassett Overview More Hassett Pages Minor Lg Stats Batting Splits Batting Game Logs Fielding Game Logs Batting Finders & Advanced Stats Home Run Log Streak Finder vs. Pitcher Batter Comparison Postseason Event Finder Fielding Finders & Advanced Stats More Buddy Hassett Pages at Baseball Reference Buddy Hassett page at the Bullpen Wiki Finders & Advanced Stats Team Record in Appearances 59-87 / in Starts: 59-84 Longest Hitting Streak 12 games Longest On Base Streak 26 games Most Games w/o HR 90 games Most Games w/o RBI 7 games Grand Slams 0 in 7 bases loaded PA and 6 AB, Data is incomplete Go-Ahead Hits: 14 RBI Opportunities in 638 PAs 60 Actual Runners on Base 275 (150-82-43) Data is incomplete Avg. MLBer w/ 638 PAs 73 Avg. Runners on Base 425 (220-136-69) Most Driven In D Garms 15 J Cooney 7 S Sisti 4 R Warstler 3 E Fletcher 2 Self 2 B Posedel 2 A Simmons 1 Most Driven In By M West 14 T Cuccinello 8 H Majeski 6 E Miller 4 B Rowell 2 R Hodgin 1 1939 Batting Game Log Click two rows to sum games (Clear) Gcar Rslt Inngs 409 1 Apr 19 BSN PHI W,7-6 CG(12) 7 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .571 .400 .971 3 1.88 0.024 0.58 RF 410 2 Apr 20 BSN PHI W,2-0 CG 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .429 .636 .429 1.065 3 1.08 0.132 1.39 RF 411 3 Apr 21 BSN @ NYG W,10-3 CG 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .417 .563 .417 .979 3 .99 0.191 0.83 RF 412 4 Apr 22 BSN @ NYG L,5-6 CG 5 4 1 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 .438 .550 .688 1.238 3 1.84 0.140 0.79 RF 413 5 Apr 23 BSN @ NYG L,2-4 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .400 .500 .600 1.100 3 RF 414 6 Apr 24 BSN @ BRO W,4-1 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .375 .464 .542 1.006 3 .48 -0.035 -0.32 RF 415 7 Apr 25 BSN @ BRO L,2-3 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .357 .438 .500 .938 3 1.21 -0.013 -0.46 RF 416 8 Apr 27 BSN @ PHI W,5-4 GS-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .345 .424 .483 .907 3 RF 417 12 (3) May 2 BSN STL L,1-2 9-GF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .345 .424 .483 .907 9 5.40 -0.050 -0.19 PH 418 14 (1) May 6 BSN CIN L,4-6 6-7 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .367 .441 .500 .941 9 1.09 0.078 0.91 PH 419 15 May 7 BSN PIT L,2-9 8-9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .355 .429 .484 .912 9 .97 -0.024 -0.22 PH 420 16 May 8 BSN PIT L,2-3 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .343 .410 .457 .867 3 1.49 -0.057 -0.09 RF 421 17 May 10 BSN CHC W,6-2 CG 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316 .395 .421 .816 3 .56 -0.015 -0.51 RF 422 18 May 11 BSN CHC L,2-6 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .310 .383 .405 .788 4 1.20 -0.130 -0.80 RF 423 19 May 12 BSN BRO W,7-5 CG 4 3 1 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .356 .431 .444 .876 4 .58 0.114 2.11 RF 424 20 May 13 BSN BRO W,5-3 CG 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .367 .436 .449 .885 4 1.11 0.072 0.38 RF 425 21 May 14 BSN BRO W,1-0 CG 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .346 .424 .423 .847 4 1.38 -0.079 -0.22 RF 426 22 May 16 BSN @ CIN L,1-4 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .339 .413 .411 .823 4 1.04 -0.044 -0.77 RF 427 23 May 17 BSN @ CIN L,1-6 CG 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .322 .403 .390 .793 4 1.03 -0.021 -0.31 RF 1B 428 24 May 18 BSN @ CIN L,2-3 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317 .394 .381 .775 4 1.21 -0.077 -0.25 1B 429 25 May 19 BSN @ PIT W,5-2 CG 5 5 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .324 .395 .397 .792 4 1B 430 26 May 20 BSN @ PIT L,6-12 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .315 .383 .384 .766 4 1B 431 27 May 21 BSN @ CHC L,0-4 CG 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316 .381 .382 .763 4 .63 -0.009 -0.08 1B 432 28 May 22 BSN @ CHC W,5-3 CG 4 4 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .338 .398 .413 .810 4 1B 433 29 May 23 BSN @ CHC L,8-15 CG 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .341 .419 .415 .834 4 .46 0.084 1.78 1B 434 30 May 24 BSN @ STL L,0-7 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .337 .412 .407 .819 4 .62 0.005 -0.22 1B 435 31 May 25 BSN @ STL L,1-7 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .406 .400 .806 4 1B 436 32 May 27 BSN @ BRO L,2-4 CG 4 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .355 .429 .419 .848 4 1.10 0.221 1.78 RF 437 33 May 28 BSN @ BRO L,12-16 CG 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .344 .427 .406 .834 4 .74 -0.066 -1.36 RF 439 35 May 30 (1) BSN @ PHI W,9-7 CG(10) 5 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .350 .437 .408 .845 4 2.13 0.256 1.15 RF 440 36 May 30 (2) BSN @ PHI L,3-5 CG 4 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .355 .439 .421 .860 4 .95 0.036 0.65 RF 441 37 Jun 1 BSN CIN L,4-9 CG(13) 6 6 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .345 .426 .416 .842 4 1.76 -0.015 -0.67 RF 1B 442 38 Jun 2 BSN CIN L,0-4 CG(11) 5 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .356 .433 .424 .857 4 1.12 -0.027 -0.29 RF 443 39 Jun 3 BSN CIN W,4-3 GS-9 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 .344 .420 .410 .830 3 1.15 -0.060 -1.00 1B 444 40 Jun 5 BSN STL W,10-4 CG 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .346 .420 .409 .829 3 .86 0.131 0.87 1B 445 41 Jun 6 BSN STL L,3-5 CG(10) 5 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .341 .412 .402 .814 3 1.17 -0.125 -0.74 1B 446 42 Jun 7 BSN PIT L,0-2 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .331 .401 .390 .791 3 1.56 -0.189 -1.33 1B 447 43 Jun 8 BSN PIT W,2-0 CG 4 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .343 .410 .400 .810 3 .61 0.056 0.74 1B 448 44 Jun 9 BSN PIT W,4-1 CG 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .336 .406 .392 .798 3 .55 -0.005 -0.29 1B 449 45 Jun 10 BSN CHC L,1-2 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .402 .388 .790 3 1B 450 46 Jun 11 (1) BSN CHC W,4-3 CG 4 4 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .344 .411 .397 .808 3 1B 451 47 Jun 11 (2) BSN CHC L,3-5 CG(6) 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .338 .404 .390 .793 3 1B 452 48 Jun 15 BSN @ PIT W,6-5 CG(11) 6 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .338 .401 .388 .789 3 1B 453 49 Jun 16 BSN @ PIT L,2-4 CG 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .337 .400 .387 .787 3 1B 454 50 Jun 17 BSN @ CIN L,1-3 CG 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .337 .402 .386 .788 3 1.28 -0.001 0.31 1B 455 51 Jun 18 (1) BSN @ CIN L,6-12 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .397 .380 .777 3 .19 -0.018 -0.75 1B 456 52 Jun 18 (2) BSN @ CIN W,5-0 CG 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .335 .397 .381 .778 3 .81 0.091 0.49 1B 457 53 Jun 20 BSN @ CHC L,1-3 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .328 .389 .372 .761 3 1B 460 56 Jun 24 BSN @ STL L,2-5 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318 .376 .359 .736 3 1B 461 57 Jun 25 (1) BSN @ STL W,8-5 CG 6 6 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .318 .375 .359 .734 3 1B 463 59 Jun 27 BSN BRO T,2-2 CG(23) 10 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325 .378 .363 .741 3 1B 464 60 Jun 28 BSN BRO L,1-6 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324 .376 .361 .737 3 .63 -0.040 0.19 1B 465 61 Jun 29 BSN @ NYG W,8-2 CG 5 5 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326 .377 .376 .752 2 .33 0.015 0.36 1B 466 62 Jul 1 BSN @ PHI W,6-0 CG 5 5 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327 .377 .376 .753 2 1B 467 63 Jul 2 (1) BSN @ PHI W,9-7 CG 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .322 .371 .370 .741 2 1B 469 65 Jul 4 (1) BSN NYG W,3-1 CG 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318 .369 .364 .733 2 1.46 -0.108 -0.75 1B 470 66 Jul 4 (2) BSN NYG W,10-2 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317 .367 .363 .729 2 .84 -0.001 0.55 1B 471 67 Jul 5 BSN NYG L,7-11 CG 5 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .318 .367 .363 .731 2 .93 0.011 0.37 1B 472 68 Jul 7 BSN PHI W,7-3 CG 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .320 .368 .364 .732 2 1B 473 69 Jul 8 BSN PHI W,4-0 CG 4 4 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .370 .378 .748 2 .59 0.186 1.97 1B 474 70 Jul 9 (1) BSN PHI L,1-3 CG 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326 .372 .380 .752 2 1B 476 72 Jul 13 (1) BSN STL L,3-5 CG 5 5 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .340 .383 .392 .775 2 1.24 0.255 2.41 1B 477 73 Jul 13 (2) BSN STL W,3-1 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .338 .381 .390 .771 2 .78 -0.082 -0.88 1B 478 74 Jul 14 BSN STL W,10-4 CG 5 4 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .344 .389 .395 .783 2 .49 0.047 1.44 1B 479 75 Jul 15 BSN STL W,7-3 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .342 .385 .391 .777 2 .35 -0.009 -0.61 1B 480 76 Jul 16 (1) BSN CIN W,3-0 CG 4 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .347 .390 .396 .787 2 .41 0.042 0.55 1B 481 77 Jul 16 (2) BSN CIN W,4-3 CG 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .347 .390 .396 .785 2 1.50 0.097 0.28 1B 482 78 Jul 17 BSN CIN L,0-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .342 .385 .390 .775 3 1.14 -0.108 -0.87 1B 483 79 Jul 18 BSN CIN L,3-12 CG 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .341 .385 .389 .773 3 .66 0.014 0.29 1B 484 80 Jul 19 BSN CHC W,3-2 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .340 .383 .387 .770 3 .90 -0.041 -0.72 1B 485 81 Jul 20 BSN CHC W,2-1 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .336 .378 .382 .760 3 1.01 -0.178 -1.60 1B 486 82 Jul 21 BSN CHC L,1-3 CG 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .337 .379 .382 .761 3 1.67 -0.119 -0.66 1B 487 83 Jul 22 BSN PIT L,3-9 CG 4 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .343 .386 .388 .774 3 1B 488 84 Jul 23 (1) BSN PIT L,2-3 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .339 .382 .383 .765 3 1.78 -0.287 -2.49 1B 489 85 Jul 23 (2) BSN PIT W,1-0 CG 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .335 .378 .379 .758 3 2.07 -0.037 -1.12 1B 490 86 Jul 25 BSN @ CIN L,1-2 CG 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .334 .379 .378 .757 3 1.30 0.001 0.04 1B 491 87 Jul 27 (1) BSN @ CIN L,1-6 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .378 .377 .754 3 1.24 -0.032 -0.33 1B 492 88 Jul 27 (2) BSN @ CIN L,8-9 CG(11) 6 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .331 .377 .374 .751 3 1.25 0.057 0.18 1B 493 89 Jul 28 BSN @ PIT W,7-1 CG 5 5 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .335 .380 .377 .757 3 1B 494 90 Jul 29 BSN @ PIT L,5-6 CG 5 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .339 .383 .381 .763 3 1.41 0.200 1.75 1B 495 91 Jul 30 BSN @ PIT W,7-5 CG 5 4 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 .341 .386 .382 .768 3 .97 0.181 2.67 1B 496 92 Aug 1 BSN @ STL L,3-4 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .339 .383 .379 .763 3 1.58 -0.130 -0.69 1B 497 93 Aug 3 (1) BSN @ STL L,1-5 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .335 .379 .375 .754 3 .64 -0.070 -1.07 1B 498 94 Aug 3 (2) BSN @ STL L,3-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .331 .375 .371 .746 3 1B 499 95 Aug 4 BSN @ CHC L,0-1 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .328 .371 .367 .738 3 1B 500 96 Aug 5 BSN @ CHC L,2-3 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324 .368 .363 .730 3 1.27 -0.127 -0.97 1B 501 97 Aug 6 BSN @ CHC W,9-8 CG(12) 6 6 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .324 .367 .362 .729 4 1B 502 98 Aug 7 BSN @ BRO L,6-7 CG(10) 5 4 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .326 .370 .366 .736 4 1B 503 99 Aug 9 (1) BSN @ NYG L,4-5 CG 4 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .328 .371 .368 .739 4 1.17 -0.014 0.09 1B 504 100 Aug 9 (2) BSN @ NYG L,5-6 CG(11) 5 5 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .332 .374 .371 .745 3 1.22 0.091 1.65 1B 505 101 Aug 10 BSN @ NYG L,3-6 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .331 .373 .370 .742 3 1B 506 102 Aug 12 BSN @ BRO L,3-10 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327 .369 .366 .735 3 1B 507 103 Aug 13 (1) BSN @ BRO W,13-6 CG 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326 .369 .364 .732 3 .28 0.004 -0.80 1B 508 104 Aug 13 (2) BSN @ BRO W,8-2 CG 5 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324 .367 .362 .728 3 .35 -0.048 -1.02 1B 509 105 Aug 15 BSN PHI L,3-4 CG 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .324 .367 .361 .728 3 1B 510 106 Aug 16 (1) BSN PHI W,9-2 CG 5 5 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .365 .364 .729 3 .87 0.161 1.65 1B 511 107 Aug 16 (2) BSN PHI L,2-3 CG 4 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327 .368 .368 .736 3 .84 0.074 0.34 1B 512 108 Aug 18 BSN BRO W,4-3 CG(14) 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .322 .363 .363 .726 3 1.77 -0.275 -1.84 1B 513 109 Aug 19 BSN BRO L,0-4 CG 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .322 .362 .364 .726 3 1B 514 110 Aug 22 BSN PIT L,2-8 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321 .361 .363 .724 3 .22 -0.004 -0.13 1B 515 111 Aug 23 (1) BSN PIT W,1-0 CG 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 .322 .362 .364 .725 3 1.45 -0.041 -0.50 1B 517 113 Aug 24 BSN CHC L,1-6 CG 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321 .361 .362 .723 3 1.65 -0.051 -0.46 1B 518 114 Aug 26 (1) BSN CHC L,1-8 CG 4 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .323 .363 .364 .727 3 .34 0.011 0.21 1B 519 115 Aug 26 (2) BSN CHC L,1-8 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321 .360 .361 .721 3 .40 -0.040 -0.99 1B 520 116 Aug 27 (1) BSN STL W,10-4 CG 5 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 .320 .359 .360 .719 3 1B 521 117 Aug 27 (2) BSN STL L,5-6 CG(8) 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 .318 .356 .358 .714 3 1B 522 118 Aug 28 BSN STL W,10-5 CG 5 5 2 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .361 .367 .728 3 .46 0.112 2.74 1B 523 119 Aug 29 BSN STL W,2-1 CG 4 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325 .362 .368 .730 2 .73 0.080 0.55 1B Sep/Oct 524 120 Sep 1 BSN @ PHI W,6-0 CG 5 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .360 .366 .727 3 1.25 -0.009 -0.86 1B 525 121 Sep 2 BSN @ PHI L,2-3 CG 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .360 .368 .727 3 .73 -0.025 -0.25 1B 526 122 Sep 3 (1) BSN @ PHI W,4-3 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .320 .357 .364 .721 3 .58 -0.058 -0.69 1B 527 123 Sep 3 (2) BSN @ PHI W,6-2 CG 5 5 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .323 .359 .369 .728 3 .47 0.104 1.16 1B 528 124 Sep 4 (1) BSN @ BRO L,4-5 CG 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .322 .360 .368 .728 3 1.28 -0.126 -0.94 1B 529 125 Sep 4 (2) BSN @ BRO W,5-2 CG 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323 .360 .368 .728 3 1B 530 126 Sep 5 BSN @ BRO L,2-6 CG 4 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324 .361 .371 .732 3 1.01 0.023 0.27 1B 531 127 Sep 6 BSN NYG L,4-10 CG 4 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326 .362 .374 .737 3 1B 532 128 Sep 7 BSN NYG W,4-3 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325 .361 .373 .735 3 1B 533 129 Sep 9 BSN PHI L,1-2 CG 4 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327 .362 .376 .739 3 1.62 0.354 0.93 1B 534 130 Sep 12 BSN @ CHC L,3-8 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324 .360 .374 .733 3 1B 535 131 Sep 13 BSN @ CHC L,4-15 CG 4 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .324 .359 .375 .735 3 1B 536 132 Sep 14 BSN @ STL L,3-6 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324 .359 .374 .733 3 1.23 -0.037 -0.29 1B 537 133 Sep 15 BSN @ STL L,0-1 CG(14) 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 .320 .355 .370 .725 3 1B 538 134 Sep 16 BSN @ STL L,5-6 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .319 .353 .368 .722 3 1B 539 135 Sep 17 (1) BSN @ CIN L,5-6 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .318 .352 .367 .719 3 1.09 -0.135 -0.77 1B 540 136 Sep 17 (2) BSN @ CIN W,5-3 CG 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .319 .353 .368 .721 3 .96 0.081 1.16 1B 541 137 Sep 18 (1) BSN @ CIN L,1-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317 .350 .365 .715 3 .77 -0.083 -0.82 1B 542 138 Sep 18 (2) BSN @ CIN W,5-4 CG 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318 .351 .366 .717 3 .66 0.016 -0.09 1B 543 139 Sep 19 BSN @ PIT L,3-5 GS-0 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 .319 .352 .366 .718 3 1B 544 140 Sep 21 (1) BSN @ PIT L,4-6 CG 5 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .320 .354 .367 .722 2 .78 0.033 0.33 1B 545 141 Sep 21 (2) BSN @ PIT L,0-7 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .319 .353 .367 .720 3 1B 546 142 Sep 23 BSN @ NYG L,1-4 CG 4 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 .321 .356 .368 .724 3 1B 547 143 Sep 24 (1) BSN @ NYG L,4-5 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .319 .354 .366 .719 3 1B 548 145 (1) Sep 25 BSN @ NYG L,5-6 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .319 .353 .365 .718 3 1B 549 146 Sep 26 BSN @ PHI L,3-5 CG 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316 .350 .362 .712 3 1B 550 147 Sep 28 (1) BSN BRO W,3-1 CG 4 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .315 .349 .363 .712 3 1.19 0.357 1.85 1B 551 148 Sep 28 (2) BSN BRO L,0-3 CG 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .315 .349 .362 .712 3 1B 552 149 Sep 29 (1) BSN BRO W,2-1 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .315 .349 .362 .710 3 .95 0.121 0.97 1B 554 151 Sep 30 BSN NYG W,3-2 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .311 .346 .357 .703 3 1.10 -0.109 -1.03 1B 555 152 Oct 1 BSN NYG L,0-5 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .309 .344 .355 .698 3 1B 59-87 638 589 72 182 15 3 2 60 30 3 14 1 15 6 10 13 7 .309 .344 .355 .698 1.04 0.812 6.65 Player Page Tricks and Tips You are here: BR Home Page > Players > Buddy Hassett > 1939 Batting Game Logs	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2153
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His father was an editor-turned-diplomat and his mother was a remarkably accomplished woman who became the first female elected to public office in Hamden Connecticut in 1920. Due to his father’s job, the Wilder’s moved often living in China, California, and eventually settling in Connecticut. Wilder’s exposure to culture from an early age, as well as his mother’s love for the classics, helped inspire his own intellectual fervor. Thornton Wilder pictured in his Yale College graduation photo, 1920. Image courtesy of the Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. He began writing at a young age, and continued throughout his time at Oberlin, Yale and Princeton. Though his first loves were writing and theatre, Wilder felt it important to study outside of his comfort areas and he spent a year studying Archaeology in Rome. Fluent in German, French, and Spanish, with a smattering of other languages, Wilder translated and adapted dozens of works from authors such as Ibsen, Obey, and Sartre. His knowledge of language and classics and of humanity and history can be seen throughout all of Wilder’s works. He had a deep love and respect for comedy, and farce in particular. He understood its importance in conveying difficult messages or examining more abstract topics in a way that the audience could digest. Writing a play about the end of the world is something best achieved through farce. His study of comedy and farce throughout the ages influenced and inspired his own creations. Wilder was often accused of borrowing too heavily from fellow artists, but his works fall into the grand theatrical tradition of drawing inspiration from dynamic sources. Today, many artists themselves draw from Wilder, as Paula Vogel said in her Foreward to The Skin of Our Teeth, “I have found…a realization that he was the writer I have borrowed from, not second hand, but third hand —because his work has so imbued the works of writers who have followed him.” Wilder’s Plays Playhouse Director Billy Miles in rehearsal with Thornton Wilder for their production of Our Town, 1939. Wilder’s works were often featured at Berkshire Theatre Festival (originally Berkshire Playhouse). Wilder himself played the Stage Manager in the 1939 production of Our Town at the Berkshire Playhouse. The Skin of Our Teeth has been produced three times at Berkshire Theatre: 1948, 1966, and currently in 2019. Quoted as saying “the play mostly comes alive under conditions of crisis,” Wilder wrote The Skin of Our Teeth during World War II. With a deep love for his country, Wilder enlisted in both WWI and WWII. He saw first hand the darkness and chaos that humanity is capable of. Eleanor Roosevelt wrote of her experience seeing The Skin of Our Teeth in her column, “On Friday night we saw Thornton Wilder’s play: The Skin of Our Teeth. Everybody around me at the end of the first act was asking: ‘What on earth is it all about? It is amusing, but what does it mean?’ Gradually, as the play progressed, one began to understand that the whole panorama of human nature was being spread out before one.” Claire Saunders, Harriet Harris and Marcus Gladney Jr. in BTG’s The Skin of Our Teeth, 2019. Photo by: Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware. Wilder’s works delve beyond the surface of humanity. The philosophical, larger-than-life themes are navigated by starkly real and relatable characters. His use of magical-realism and unconventional staging techniques combine to create a raw picture of humanity. His work more closely resembles that of other avant-garde writers of the time such as Brecht or Beckett in its refusal to conform to expected theatrical conventions. By focusing on everyday moments and setting them in a magical or fantastical realm, he allows the audience space to process the emotions and themes before them. Unlike a true Brechtian or Beckett piece, however, the emotional side of Wilder’s works is more accessible. The heart of plays such as The Skin of Our Teeth and Our Town is family. While ghosts, the afterlife, dinosaurs, and a possible apocalypse are not something audiences can immediately relate to, family is. The works touch on the importance of human connection. In a letter to his sister Isabelle, Wilder states, “We’re all People, before we’re anything else. People, even before we’re artists. The role of being a Person is sufficient to have lived and died for.” The day-to-day moments and the simple yet magical act of existing and surviving is paramount in Wilder’s plays. 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__label__wiki	0.727698	0.727698	Cigar History Quiz Just how strong is your Cigar History knowledge? This Cigar History Quiz is certain to put it to the test! Cigar Historian You’re the kind of guy who has to bite his tongue to keep from sounding like a know-it-all at the cigar lounge. You’ve got a true passion for cigar history, and it shows. Bravo! Now share your results using the buttons below to let the world know of your superior cigar knowledge. Fledgling Cigar Buff You know a thing or two about a thing or two when it comes to the history of cigars, but you’ve still got some brushing up to do. Share your results and challenge your friends, then study up and try again! #1 J.C. Newman’s best-selling Brick House cigar was named after the company founder and namesake’s childhood home. In what country was that home located? J.C. Newman’s childhood home in Hungary was the only house made of brick in his village, and was a local gathering place for the townspeople. #2 In what year was the U.S. embargo on Cuban cigars enacted? The U.S. embargo on Cuban cigars was implemented on February 7, 1962. #3 In the year 1900, how many cigar factories were operating in the U.S.? By the year 1900 there were a reported 27, 366 cigar factories of various sizes operating in the U.S. #4 Which cigar brand was initially produced exclusively for Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro? Cohiba was originally Fidel Castro’s private blend before it was released to the public in 1982. #5 Which of the following former U.S. Presidents did not smoke cigars? Elected in 1876, 19th president of the United States Rutherford B. Hayes was a notorious teetotaler who introduced a ban on smoking and drinking in the White House during his tenure. #6 The traditional role of a Cuban cigar factory Lector was to: Pack the cigars for shipping Discipline the cigar rollers Read to the cigar rollers Sweep the floors A traditional cigar factory Lector read newspapers and novels aloud on the rolling floor to break up monotony and entertain the workers during shifts. #7 The oldest and longest-running cigar manufacturing company founded in the United States is: Roi-Tan Wolf Bro.'s The oldest and longest-running cigar manufacturing company founded in the United States is Marsh Wheeling, founded by Mifflin M. Marsh in 1840. #8 Dating back as far as the early 1900s, cigars were often awarded as prizes at these classic American entertainment venues: Traveling Carnivals Cigars were frequently awarded as prizes at Carnivals around the U.S. in the early 20th century. This is where the phrase “close, but no cigar” comes from. #9 In 1921 English tobacconist Alfred Dunhill opened his first U.S. store in what city? Alfred Dunhill’s initially expansion into the United States was in New York City, where you can still visit a Dunhill store today. #10 Although now well-known as a producer of premium cigars, the CAO company started out in the late 60s as a manufacturer of what products? Cigar cutters and lighters Tobacco pipes and humidors Chewing tobacco and snuff Founded in 1968, the CAO company started out as a manufacturer of tobacco pipes and humidors long before they began producing their own cigar lines. #11 Legendary connoisseur Paul Garmirian published “The Gourmet Guide to Cigars”in what year? Paul Garmirian’s book “The Gourmet Guide to Cigars” first hit stands in 1990. #12 Connecticut Broadleaf, the first great U.S. cigar tobacco, was originally developed during which decade? One of the best wrapper tobaccos available, Connecticut Broadleaf is said to have made its debut sometime during the 1820s. #13 In the 1970s, the majority of imported cigars enjoyed in the United States were rolled in which 3 regions? Canary Islands, Jamaica and Mexico Jamaica, Cuba, Brazil Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic The majority of cigars available to U.S. smokers in the 1970s were imported from the Canary Islands, Jamaica and Mexico. #14 The first cigar factory to produce machine-made cigars was: The first machine-made cigars were produced by the Cuban Por Larranaga brand in 1925. #15 In 1973 the US Government banned cigar advertisements from which medium? In 1973 the US Government banned cigar companies from running any advertisements on Television. This ban still remains in place today. #16 The era of great industry growth most commonly known as the “Cigar Boom” took place during what decade? Cigars took on a massive new popularity that endures to this day during the “Cigar Boom” of the 1990s. #17 The first climate-controlled storage facility for cigars (walk-in humidor) was reportedly created by whom? William Hollingsworth Kaizad Hansotia In 1936 Zino Davidoff installed what is reported to be the first climate-controlled storage facility for cigars in the basement of his famed shop on the Rue de la Confederation in Geneva, Switzerland. #18 Which of the following Civil War Generals was rumored to have smoked up to 20 cigars a day and was immortalized in the 1868 campaign song, “A Smokin’ His Cigar”? Clinton Fisk Ulysses S. Grant was said to smoke 20 cigars a day. After a newspaper photo of the General chewing a cigar was published following the Battle at Fort Donelson in Tennessee in mid-February 1862, over 10,000 boxes of fine cigars were sent to Grant by his supporters, effectively increasing his habit. #19 Which of the following historical figures is credited with the introduction of cigar bands? Gustave Bock Though it is widely rumored that Russian Tsaritsa Catherine The Great was the first to wrap her cigars in strips of silk, cigar historians credit Dutch-born Cuban cigarmaker Gustave Bock with the invention of the cigar band in the 1830s. Within two decades, banding of cigars exported from Havana became almost universal. Posted by: Jason on April 28, 2017 This Week @ Best Cigar Prices: 20th Anniversary Limited Collection Cigar Sampler Gispert Intenso	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2160
__label__wiki	0.533967	0.533967	Seed (זֶרִע, zera; σπέρμα). The seed time of Palestine (Le 26:5) for grain came regularly in November and December (Lightfoot, Hor. Hebr. p. 340, 1003; Korte, Reis. p. 432). Since the harvest began in the middle of Nisan, the time of growth and culture was about four months (Joh 4:35; see Lücke, ad loc.). But this was certainly a very general reckoning, and perhaps had become proverbial. (In this passage the word ἔτι, yet, does not seem to accord with this explanation; see also Anger, De Temp. Act. Ap. p. 24 sq.; Wieseler, Chronol. Synops. p. 216 sq.; Jacobi, in Stud. u. Krit. 1838, p. 858 sq.). SEE AGRICULTURE. Sowing was done by the hand, as often with us, though according to the Gemara (Baba Metsia, fol. 105) the Jews used machines also for this purpose (Otho, Lex. Rab. p. 685). The seed when sown and the young plants have more enemies in the East than even here: not only drought, hail, mice (1Sa 6:5), fire, but also grasshoppers and locusts (see these words), often destroy promising harvests. The following legal regulations are found in the Pentateuch: 1. Two kinds of seed, as wheat and barley, must not be sown on the same land (Le 19:19; comp. Josephus, Ant. 4, 8, 20). The Talmudists (Mishna, Chilaim, 2, 8) say that between two fields sown with different seeds must intervene either fallow ground or a ditch, path, or wall; but the law does not include garden beds (ibid. 3, 1; Shab. 9, 2). Michaelis (Mos. R. 4, 320 sq.) strives to show that the lawgiver meant simply to require a careful sorting of the seed, which is recommended by the ancients as very advantageous (Virgil, Georg. 1, 193 sq.; Varro, R. R. 1, 52, 1), and which would render impossible the springing up of weeds (especially the Lolium temulentum). But this cannot be supported, and a custom so advantageous to the agriculturist did not need the authority of law. Lappenberg (in the Brem. u. Verdensch. Biblioth., 5, 937 sq.) gives a purely theological exposition of it; and perhaps other parts of the law furnish an easier explanation of this class of regulations than this one. SEE DIVERSE. The more exact requirements of the rabbins will be found in the Mishna (Chilaiz, ch. 1-3). They are very trifling, and sometimes show a disposition to evade the law; but even anciently it was not so strictly enforced as to prevent giving a field of barley a border of spelt (Isa 28:25; see marg. A.V.). In general the rule is confined to Palestine, and the Jews do not refuse elsewhere to enjoy the fruit of mixed harvests (comp. Hottinger, Hebr. Leges, p. 376 sq.; Darsov, De Mirodis Seminandi Diversa Semina Hebr. Vet. [Viteb. 1695]). ⇒"Seed." topical outline. 2. Le 11:37 sq. provides that seed set apart for sowing should remain clean if the carcass of a creeping beast fell upon it; but if it had been wet, it should be made unclean, perhaps because wet seed takes up impurities far easier than dry (comp. the analogy, ver. 34). Similar is the law of purification in the Zendavesta (2, 335, Kleuker), and a similar distinction of wet and dry is observed among the Arabs still (Niebuhr, Beschs p. 40). By an easy metaphor, seed, as the prolific principle of future life, is taken in Scripture for posterity, whether of man, beasts, trees, etc., all of which are said to be sown and to fructify as the means of producing a succeeding generation (Jer 31:27). Hence seed denotes an individual, as Seth in the stead of Abel (Ge 4:25 etc.). and the whole line of descent; as the seed of Abraham, of Jacob, etc., the seed royal, etc., much in the same acceptation as children. The seed of Abraham denotes not only those who descend from him by natural issue, but those who imitate his character (Ro 4:16), for if he be "the father of the faithful," then the faithful are his seed by character, independent of natural descent; and hence the Messiah is said to see his seed, though, in fact, Jesus left no children by descent, but by grace or conversion only (Isa 53:10). This is occasionally restricted to one chief or principal seed, one who by excellence is the seed, as the seed of the woman (Ge 3:15; Ga 3:16), the seed of Abraham, the seed of David — meaning the most excellent descendant of the woman, of Abraham, of David. Or understand by the "seed of the woman" the offspring of the female sex only, as verified in the supernatural conception of Jesus (Mt 1:18, etc.; Lu 1:26, etc.), and of which the birth of Abraham's seed (Isaac) was a figure. See below. ⇒Bible concordance for SEED. Seed is likewise taken figuratively for the Word of God (Lu 8:5; 1Pe 1:23), for a disposition becoming a divine origin (1Jo 3:9), and for truly pious persons (Mt 13:38). ⇒Definition of seed ⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ← See, Apostolical Seed, the One →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2170
__label__cc	0.523097	0.476903	Blockchain and crypto asset exchange Blockchain charity foundation Cryptocurrency Information Incubator for top blockchain projects Token Launch Platform Institutional-grade analysis and reports Trust Wallet Binance's official crypto wallet BlockchainEconomicsSecurityTutorialsExplore PlaylistsGlossary Hybrid PoW/PoS Consensus Explained Author: Richard Red, Decred contributor. A blockchain’s consensus mechanism serves to ensure that there is agreement among participants on the current state of the blockchain. The consensus mechanism determines who is able to add new blocks of transactions, and one of its primary aims is to ensure that the chain is not re-written. Proof of Work consensus Blockchains with pure Proof of Work consensus (like Bitcoin) can only have new blocks added by miners, who deploy hardware that efficiently guesses the answer to a mathematical problem. Each time a miner makes a valid guess, they can construct a block that the network accepts. While miners can choose to mine any chain, the network will only accept the chain with the most accumulated Proof of Work (i.e., the most hashes, or guesses) as the legitimate chain. This means that miners are incentivized to mine on the longest chain, and when they see a valid new block, they will try to find the solution for the next block that allows them to build on top of the previous one. The difficulty of re-writing the blockchain is what allows it to function as a ledger for financial transactions. When a transaction appears in a block that sends coins to a wallet, and several blocks have been built on top of that block (confirmations), it becomes unlikely that the block (and transaction) will be re-written. If an entity controls enough hashing power to surpass the “honest chain,” it can re-write (or reorganize) the blockchain by mining on an “old” block instead of on the latest block. Here’s a simplified account of this kind of attack, also known as a 51% attack: The attacker spends in block X by sending to an exchange, then starts mining a parallel chain in private (blocks are not broadcast to the network). Once the required number of confirmations have passed, the attacker trades the coins for something else and withdraws that from the exchange. When the withdrawal clears, they release the parallel chain, and if it has more PoW (blocks) than the original chain, the network will accept it as the legitimate chain and the version of history represented by the original chain (including the attacker’s deposit) will disappear. The attacker is then free to spend these coins again. As miners are the only entities that can directly add blocks to the chain in pure PoW cryptocurrencies, this grants them a strong role in governance. For any change to the network’s consensus rules to be adopted, it must have the support of a majority of hash power. “Soft forks” require enough miners to recognize a new rule set so users can transact and expect their transactions to be properly processed and included in blocks. “Hard forks” would split the network into two components, and by the commonly accepted rule of “the chain with most PoW is the right chain to follow,” miners would decide which one is accepted as legitimate. Proof of Stake consensus Proof of Stake consensus is an alternative method of deciding who can add new blocks and verify the current state of the blockchain. Instead of miners competing to solve a problem, with proof of stake, the next block producer is determined by some process based on the number of coins held in wallets (or “staked”). This process trusts that those with the most stake will make responsible decisions for the entirety of the network. Proof of Stake consensus eliminates the need for energy-intensive mining, but the lack of significant energy expenditure creates another problem, sometimes referred to as “nothing at stake.” In the case of a forked chain, PoS forgers (“forging” is generally used instead of “mining”) are incentivized to validate blocks on both chains because it costs them very little to work on an extra chain and they can collect rewards on both chains. This is a problem for the network because there is only supposed to be one chain and agreeing on the state of that single chain is the whole purpose of the consensus mechanism. Proof of Stake has an additional problem with regard to the distribution of tokens. PoW miners have significant costs (hardware, electricity) and must typically sell a significant portion of their mined coins to meet those costs. As a result, many mined coins are available to purchase on the market, rather than being hoarded by miners. Proof of Stake forgers have very low operational costs, so do not have the same pressure to sell the coins they receive for maintaining the network. Large holders who engage in Proof of Stake tend to increase their share of the circulating coins as they collect block rewards and transaction fees from users of the network. This has been likened to feudalism, whereby the network is effectively owned and operated by coin holders, and users pay them a kind of rent for using it. There is usually some cut-off beneath which it is not possible to participate directly in Proof of Stake. Hybrid PoW/PoS The objective of hybrid Proof of Work and Proof of Stake systems is to capture the benefits of the respective approaches and use them to balance each other’s weaknesses. Decred is among the few cryptocurrencies to utilize both PoW and PoS in recognizable forms and merge them together to produce a multi-factor or hybrid consensus mechanism. “Masternode coins” are, in some senses, also hybrids, in that they have a recognizable Proof of Work component that performs a similar role as in Bitcoin, and an additional role for special nodes. There is typically a requirement that these special nodes hold a certain amount of the currency as collateral, to demonstrate that they can be trusted to act in the network’s best interests, which is similar to the rationale for Proof of Stake. Dash is the original masternode coin and refers to this model as Proof of Service. This article focuses on hybrids with a Proof of Stake component, and will not consider the array of coins which emulate masternodes or Proof of Service. Decred’s PoW component works similar to other PoW-based projects and uses the Blake-256 hash function. Decred’s PoS component, and the way it is woven into the chain, is quite unique and worthy of further explanation. To participate in Decred’s Proof of Stake, holders must time-lock their DCR to buy “tickets.” The price for an individual ticket is set by a market-like mechanism whereby the system is aiming for a set number of live tickets (40,960) - if there are more than the target number the price goes up, if there are less it goes down. When someone buys a ticket, the DCR they used is locked (i.e., they cannot spend it) until their ticket is pseudorandomly called to vote, or until it expires after around 142 days. This introduces an opportunity cost for PoS, intended to ensure that PoS voters have skin in the game and act in the network’s best interests. PoS participants (also referred to as voters or stakeholders) have three distinct roles to play: block voting, voting on changes to the consensus rules, and voting on project level management using the Politeia Proposal System. The first of these, “block voting,” is the way in which PoS voters engage most directly in maintaining consensus. Voting on blocks When a PoW miner finds a valid block, they broadcast it on the network, but in order for that block to be considered valid, it must include votes by at least 3 of 5 randomly selected tickets. PoS voters keep wallets open and ready to respond with votes when their tickets are called (or they engage Voting Service Providers to do this on their behalf). When a PoS ticket is called to vote and responds, its owner receives a reward. When tickets are called, they vote to accept or reject the regular transactions of the previous block. Nodes on the network will not recognize a new block as valid until it includes at least 3 votes. If a majority of the tickets called to vote reject the previous block’s transactions, then they are returned to the mempool. These regular transactions include the PoW miner’s reward, but not the PoS voters’ reward. Therefore, PoS voters have the power to strip rewards from miners without affecting their own rewards. This limits the power of PoW miners to veto changes to the network’s consensus rules, which are voted by the stakeholders. In fact, PoS voters can reject any kind of miner behavior that they dislike by adopting a policy of voting “no” when malicious or inefficient behavior is detected - preventing bad PoW miners from writing transactions and receiving rewards. This PoS verification layer significantly boosts the network’s security and resistance to majority attacks. The common method of conducting a majority double spend attack is to rewrite the blockchain by mining an alternative chain in secret then releasing it after a certain period of time and taking advantage of the nullification of transactions in the “old” chain (i.e., by double spending their inputs). As Decred blocks require input from randomly selected tickets to be considered valid and cannot be built on by PoW miners until they have received this input, it is not possible for PoW miners to mine in secret unless they also control a significant proportion of the live tickets (see these articles). The hybrid PoW/PoS design significantly increases the costs of attacking the network because there are two distinct systems which must be circumvented by an attacker. The PoS component, in particular, is configured such that tickets can only be acquired quite slowly. A limited number of tickets can be bought in each block/interval, and buying the maximum number causes the price to increase sharply. Additionally, once these tickets have been purchased, the funds used to buy them will be time-locked, leaving an attacker exposed to any devaluation of their locked coins that occurred as a result of an attack. The requirement that each block is voted on by randomly selected stakeholders means that the blockchain must be shared with all participants as it is mined, enhancing the network’s security. Decred’s hybrid system has been designed to also grant stakeholders power over the PoW miners. Consensus change voting Decred decided at its outset to make PoS stakeholders the dominant decision-making force in the blockchain’s governance. Written into the consensus rules is an upgrade ratification procedure through which any change to the network’s consensus rules can only be deployed once it has passed through a voting process. Changes can only be made if approved by at least 75% of the voting tickets. This process begins once a certain proportion of miners (95%) and voters (75%) are running upgraded software with latent changes to the rules. If the proposal has 75% support after a 4 week voting period it is accepted, otherwise, it is rejected, and if it does not have either supermajority, a re-vote begins. If a proposal is accepted the rule change activates one month later. Project management: Politeia Decred’s block rewards are split between PoW miners (60%), PoS voters (30%), and a Treasury (10%) to fund development of open source software that furthers the project’s aims. Ticket holders have sovereignty to vote on how this fund should be spent what features should be added, and to determine policy through the Politeia platform. As PoS voters receive 30% of the block reward, they cannot maintain their relative share of circulating DCR simply by staking. The majority of newly minted DCR goes to PoW miners in exchange for the role they play in securing the network and mitigating the “nothing at stake” problem of pure PoS systems. Miners would typically have to sell a significant portion of the rewards they receive to meet their operational costs, ensuring that a fair supply of DCR is available in the market. Decred’s blockchain presents unique architecture and is one of the most notable examples of a hybrid PoW/PoS system. In the same way that projects with PoS consensus are a general grouping with significant variations within, future projects which deploy hybrid PoW/PoS approaches will also be unique and will not necessarily follow the Decred framework. What Is a Digital Signature? Leased Proof of Stake Consensus Explained What Is Lightning Network? CategoriesBlockchainEconomicsSecurityTutorials PlaylistsGlossaryQuizzes ExchangeBCFInfoLabsLaunchpadResearchTrust Wallet Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSubmission GuidelinesTranslation guidelinesContent RequestFeedback FacebookTwitterTelegram Binance.com © 2017-2019. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2171
__label__wiki	0.5225	0.5225	Body Language & Emotional Intelligence The Majority of All In-Person Communication & Visual Media is Nonverbal... How Much are You Missing? Analysis, Secrets, and Advice from an Expert for the Real-World Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3845: Kellyanne Conway's Commercial for Ivanka Trump - Body Language and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTOS) On Thursday morning on Fox & Friends, Kellyanne Conway made a sales pitch for Ivanka Trump from the White House briefing room. Among other things she said, “Go buy Ivanka’s stuff is what I would say," as well as, "I’m going to give a free commercial here: Go buy it today, everybody - you can find it online." At multiple times during this interview, the senior counselor to Donald Trump displayed what is termed a "Self-Righteous Head Wiggle". This is well exemplified as Ms. Conway says (beginning at 0:47 in the video above), "... I do find it ironic, that you've got some executives - all over the internet - bragging about what they've done to her and her line - and yet, yet they're using - the most prominent woman in, in ah, in Donald Trump's ah, you know, most prominent, it's her - she's his daughter ..." As the name suggests, a self-righteous head wiggle (SRHW) - is a movement of the head and neck from side to side with a moderately high frequency (although it may involve the jaw or even the torso). Some body language novices will often confuse this with multiple common "no" illustrators of side-to-side head shaking. Those who display a SRHW are relative alpha personalities (or believe they're relative alphas in that moment) compared to those with whom they're interacting. Although it's usually seen in conjunction with verbal communication, a SRHW display can occur as a purely isolated nonverbal behavior. The SRHW is displayed during times of particularly higher confidence levels during moments when strong opinions are being expressed. It's not uncommon for others to describe an overt smugness being projected. It's useful to think of less dramatic examples of a SRHW as a type of nonverbal swagger or - while more more pronounced displays are arrogance tells. It's fascinating to note that the frequency, pitch and volume of the spoken words often increase during or just before displaying the self-righteous head/torso/jaw wiggle. Moreover, a forward motion vectoring (in addition to the primary side-to-side movement) is often superimposed (as is seen in this example as Ms. Conway says, "... bragging ..."). This second motion dynamic is often seen when there is a component of scolding or reprimanding (and indeed here, this is the case). There is also a jaw jut occurring at this same moment - as a signal of anger. In distinction, when a backward vectoring motion is seen (once again, superimposed upon the side-to-side movement, as occurs in this video when Conway says, "... the most prominent woman ..."), it's an indication of simultaneous feelings of incredulity or the emotion of disgust. 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__label__wiki	0.667269	0.667269	Home / Ae Dil Hai Mushkil / Ae Dil Hai Mushkil releas / AedilHaiMushkil cbfc / Aishwarya / bollywood news / Bollywood updates / Karan Johar / maharashtra navnirman sena / MNS / Mukesh bhatt / Raj Thakre / Ranbir Kapoor / Ae Dil Hai Mushkil - MNS flight resolved Ae Dil Hai Mushkil - MNS flight resolved Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was in soup after the Uri attack, Political outfit Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had demanded in September from filmmakers to drop Fawad and Mahira from upcoming Bollywood flicks. MNS workers had also protested outside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions office for casting Fawad in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Talking about Karan, Khopkar a MNS activist said, “Karan Johar isn’t bigger than the government. If Karan Johar and Raees makers don’t replace the actors, we will not allow Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Raees to release.” Considering that the situation worsened by the day, today morning a meeting was held by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with MNS party leader Raj Thackeray and film’s director – producerKaran Johar along with a few producer guild’s prominent members Mukesh Bhatt, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Vijay Singh. The meeting, however, turned out to be a rather important one and Karan Johar, now it seems can have a much smoother film release. Talking about the results of the meeting, Mukesh Bhatt made a few important points and assured the audience that they won’t be hurting the sentiments of anyone, at the same time retaining the spirit of patriotism. He said, “We are Indians first and our Indian sentiments come first, even before our business. And I assured Mr. Fadnavis and the presence of Raj Thackerayji, that the guild has taken a decision, keeping in mind, the larger interests of the people, soldiers and the entire country, that we will not work with any Pakistani artist. As a president of the Guild, I am going to call for a meeting and pass this as a resolution and a copy of which will also be sent to I&B Ministry and also to the CM.” He added, “Keeping in mind the sentiment of the nation, Mr. Karan Johar has very graciously offered to put a slate honouring the martyrs of Uri, even before the slate of his own father comes at the start of the film. I think it was a genuine emotion that he felt towards the soldiers. Of course, whatever we do for the soldiers is definitely less compared to what they have done for us. Further, he also offered to contribute to the Army welfare fund. Karan Johar has promised to make the donation, irrespective of whether his film runs or god forbid even if it doesn’t. The other producers too will follow the suit and have decided to make a contribution to the best of our capability. It is our voluntary and small gesture as we genuinely feel for the army.” He further stressed how terrorism divided the nation. “Now I am happy that we are all on the same page. Diwali is the most important festival of the nation and we owe the country a great and a happy Diwali. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil will now release without any issue, problem or any kind of fear and I want to appeal to the entire country to please celebrate Diwali. I wish everyone a Happy Diwali with Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.” Earlier Karan Johar even took to social media to issue an apology and assured that he would avoid taking Pakistani artists in his films in the future. However, his efforts were overlooked by MNS and other supporting parties who retained their stand. It also led to cinema halls and multiplexes threatened of being attacked by party workers who threatened the managers to refrain from screening Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Ae Dil Hai Mushkil releas AedilHaiMushkil cbfc Aishwarya bollywood news Bollywood updates Karan Johar maharashtra navnirman sena MNS Mukesh bhatt Raj Thakre Ranbir Kapoor Suhana Khan talks about her struggle as a star kid get trolled on Twitter Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana has finally stepped in the world of glam. She has made it to the cover Vogue India. Suhana's Vo... After Priyanka Chopra’s exit from Salman Khan’s Bharat, Nancy could get the role – Watch Video Soon after news dropped that Priyanka Chopra is no longer starring as the female lead in Salman Khan’s upcoming film Bharat, the internet w... Twitter gets creative with Anushka's expression from 'Sui Dhaaga' Trailer Scene from newly released trailer of Sui Dhaga, where Anushka Sharma can be seen lost in thinking something, became viral memes on social ... Most Searched Keywords bollywood news Bollywood updates latest song bollywood photos latest bollywood review srk news bollywood reviews bollywoodtrailers Hot film review raees First look audio song bollywood music boxoffice review raees trailer Follow @bollywoodghnta Bollywoodghanta.com Privacy Policy bollywood	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2177
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__label__cc	0.707493	0.292507	The Web of Hiram Home Lectures of the Craft Lectures of the Holy Royal Arch Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite The Royal Order of Scotland York Rite Side Degrees English Knights Templar Order of Women Freemasons Walter Leslie Wilmshurst Lectures of the Craft of Freemasonry The First Degree The Second Degree The Various Rituals of Freemasonry from the Tenth Century The Masonic Calender A LECTURE ON THE VARIOUS -RITUALS OF FREEMASONRY FROM THE TENTH CENTURY Delivered in the Witham Lodge, LincoIn, 1863, by THE REV. G. OLIVER, D.D. PAST D.P.G.M. FOR LINCOLNSHIRE; Honorary Member of numerous Lodges and Literary Societies in various parts of the World. BRETHREN, It is rather late in life for me to appear before a Lodge of intelligent Masons in the capacity of a lecturer; and it is only the respect I entertain for Masonry that could induce me to do so. And even under the influence of that feeling, I should scarcely have ventured to solicit your attendance this evening, if I had not been under an impres sion that I could tell you something which is not generally known to the Fraternity. Indeed, I am satisfied, from the general tenor of my Masonic correspondence, that there are many Brethren in England who would travel over half the island, and think themselves well paid for their trouble, to acquire the information I am now about to communicate to you; not only on the ancient Rituals, but on various signs, tokens; and observances used by the Fraternity 'many years ago, and now entirely forgotten. During the last century, several revisions of the Ritual took place, each being an improvement on its predecessor, and all based on the primitive Masonic Lecture which was drawn up in the tenth century, and attached to the York Constitutions. This Lecture, to which I shall first call your attention, was in doggerel rhyme; a kind of composition which was very popular amongst our Saxon ancestors in the time of Athelstane. About the latter end of the fourteenth century, it was carefully translated from the Saxon for the use of the York Grand Lodge; and the MS. of that date is now in the British Museum. This invaluable document contains copious rules and regulations for the observance of the Craft, and is so curious, that I shall give you a specimen of it, to show the unchangeable character of the Order. It thus describes the duty of.the Master:- The first article of good Masonry Shows that the Master must surely be Both steadfast, trusty, and also true His place he never then shall rue. He must, neither for love nor dread, Of neither party to take mede; Whether he lord or fellow be, Of him to take no kind of fee; But as a judge to stand upright, And then his conduct will be bright. It speaks thus of an E. A. P. The Master shall not for any vantage, Make an apprentice under age. And, as you may plainly hear, He must have his limbs both whole and fair, For to the Craft it were great shame, To make a half man and a lame; For a man of tainted blood Would do the Craft but little good. This was a primitive observance amongst the Craft, for in the Constitutions of Athelstane the E. A. P. was solemnly enjoined His Master's counsel to keep close, Lest he his confidence should lose, The secrets of Brethren tell to none, Nor out of the Lodge what there is done. Whatever you hear the Master say, Be sure thou never do betray, Lest it cause in thee much blame, And bring the Craft to public shame. Here, also, we find the origin of a clause in our present Master Mason's Obligation.: It charges thee, upon thy life, Not to corrupt thy Master's wife Nor thy Fellow's concubine, As thou wouldst not have him do by thine Full mickle care might thus begin. From such a foul and deadly sin. The Obligation was thus constructed The 14th Point is full good law, To him that would be under awe; A solemn oath he needs must swear, To his Master and Fellows (hat be there, To be both steadfast and true also, To all these laws wherever he go., And to his liege Lord the King To be true above all other things. Thus did our ancient Brethren lecture eight hundred years ago, establishing a series of Landmarks which are not yet overthrown. In the reign of Edward III, A. D. 1357, the decrees of the Order ran in the following form:- " That, for the future, at the making or admission of a Brother, the ancient Constitutions and Charges shall be read. That when the Master and Wardens preside in a Lodge. the Sheriff, if need be, or the Mayor, or the Alderman, if a Brother, where the Chapter is held, shall be sociate to the Master. That the FellowCrafts shall travel honestly for their pay and love their Fellows as themselves, and that all shall be true to the King, to the realm, and to the Lodge. That if any of the Fraternity should be fractious, mutinous, or disobedient to the Master's orders, and, after proper admonition, should persist in his rebellion, he shall forfeit all claims to the rights, benefits, and privileges of a true and faithful Brother." These Charges conclude with the words-" So mote It be." The first catechismal formula was introduced by Grand Master Sir Christopher Wren, about the year 1685, and was called an Examination. It was very concise, and might be gone through in ten minutes or a quarter of an hour. The Obligation was short and simple, and had no penalty; for that which is now used as a penalty formed a portion of the Examination. As thus -,"Which is the point of your entry? I hear and conceal under the penalty of having my throat cutt, or my tongue pulled out of my head." I am inclined to think that Freemasonry at this time had only one degree. You would probably like to hear a few passages from Sir Christopher's Ritual. It commenced thus: Q. Peace be to all here ... A. I hope there will. Q. What o'clock Is it? ... A. It's going to six, or going to twelve. Q. Are you very busy? ... A. No- Q. Will you give or take? ... A. Both; or which you please, Q. How go Squares? ... A. Straight- Q. Are you rich or poor? ... A. Neither- Q. Change me that? (the sign.) ... A. I will- Q. What is a Mason?... A. A man begot by a man, born of a woman, brother to a king, fellow to a prince- Q. In the name of the King and Holy Church, are you a Mason? ... A. I am so received and accepted- Q. Where were you made a Mason? ... A. In a just and perfect Lodge- Q. How many make a Lodge? ... A. God, and the Square; with five or seven right and perfect Masons ; on the highest mountains or the lowest valleys in the world - Q. Where is the Master's point? ... A. At the east window, waiting the rising of the sun to set his men to work-How is the meridian found out? ... Q. When the sun leaves the south, and breaks in at the west end of the Lodge. This will be sufficient to show you in what manner the Brethren worked 180 years ago. The Craft at that time had a series of signs to make themselves known to each other as Masons, which are now obsolete; and I introduce them here as a matter of curiosity. When meeting in the street, they saluted each other by raising their hat with the thumb and two fingers only. Sometimes they would strike the inside of the little finger of the left hand three times with the forefinger of the right; or rub their right eye three times with two fingers; or they would take up a stone and ask, What it smells of? The correct answer to which was, Neither of brass, iron, or any other metal, but of a Mason. Q. What is your name? ... A. E.A.P.: Lewis or Caution; A. F.C.: Geometry or Square; A. M.M.: Cassia or Gabaon- Q. How old are you? ... A. E.A.P. : Under seven years; A. M.M. : Above seven years." When in a mixed company, the token was-to turn down their glass after drinking. And if any one saw a Brother misconduct himself, he exhibited his disgust by placing his open right hand on his upper lip, which served as a check to further indiscretion. The operative Fraternity in these ages had certain private signals which must have been very convenient. For instance, if a Master wanted one of his workmen from the top of a steeple, he would catch his eye, and then touch the calf of his right leg; if from any other part of the church, the left ankle. If from any secular edifice, he put his right hand behind his back. If he wanted a man at the house of rendezvous, he put his left hand behind. There were many others of a similar nature, which are now obsolete. As Masonry increased in popularity, under the patronage of noble and influential Grand Masters during the eighteenth century, many improvements were made on the primitive Ritual at different periods. The reformation was commenced by Brothers Desaguliers and Anderson, about the year 1720; and their Ritual mentions, for the first time, a " Master's Part; there was no Master's Part before 1720; and here also the Obligtion is accompanied by the penalty but not a syllable is mentioned about a substituted word; on the contrary, it asserts that the lost word was actually found. I shall give you specimens of this formula in each of the three degrees, merely premising, that in those days the office of Deacon was unknown. ENTERED APPRENTICES DEGREE. Q. "Where stands the senior E.A.P.? ... A, In the south- Q. What is his business ? ... A. To hear and receive instructions, and welcome strange Brothers- Q. Where stands the junior E.A.P.? ... A. In the north- Q. What is his business? ... A. To keep out all cowans and eavesdroppers- Q. If a cowan or a listener is catched, how is he to be punished? ... A. To be placed under the eaves of the house in rainy weather, till the water runs in at his shoulders and out at his heels- Q. What do you learn by being an operative Mason? ... A. To hew, square, mould stone, lay a level, and raise a perpendicular Q. What do you learn by being a gentleman Mason? A. Secrecy, morality, and good-fellowship Q. Have you seen a Master to-day ? ... A. I have - Q. How was he clothed? ... A. In a yellow jacket and blue pair of breeches. FELLOWCRAFTS DEGREE. Q. How high was the door of the middle Chamber? ... A. So high that a cowan could not reach to stick a pin into it - Q. When you came to the Middle Chamber, what did you see? ... A. The resemblance of the letter G- Q. What did that G denote? ... A. One that's greater than you.- Q. Who is greater than I, that am a Free and Accepted Mason, and Master of a Lodge ?... A. The Grand Architect and Builder of the Universe ; or he that was taken up to the top of the pinnacle of the holy Temple. MASTER MASON'S DEGREE. Q. From whence came you? ... A. From the east- Q. Where are you going? ... A. To the west- Q. What are you going to do there? ... A. To seek for that which was lost and is now found- Q. What is that which was lost and is now found? ... A. THE MASTER MASON'S WORD- Q. What is the name of a Master Mason? ... A. Cassia is my name; from a just and perfect Lodge I came; a Master Mason raised most rare, from the diamond Ashlar to the Square." ' The next reviser of the Ritual was Martin Clare, a Deputy.Grand .Master, and he executed his task so much to the satisfaction of the Grand. Lodge, that his Lectures were ordered to be used by all the Brethren within the limits of its jurisdiction. In accordance with this command, we find the officers of the Grand Lodge setting an example in the Provinces; and in an old Minute-Book of a Lodge in Lincoln, dated 1734, Of which Sir Cecil Wray, the Deputy Provincial. Master, was the Master, there are a series of entries through successive Lodge nights to the following effect :-"that two or more sections (as the case might be) of Martin Clare's Lectures were read; when the Master gave an elegant charge, went through an examination, and the Lodge was closed with songs and decent merriment." The following extract from these Lectures may be acceptable:- Q. What is the covering of a Masonic Lodge? ... A. A celestial canopy of divers colours- Q. How do we hope to arrive at It? ... A. By the help of a ladder. - Q. What Is it called in Scripture? ... A. Jacob's Ladder. - Q. How many rounds or staves in that Ladder?... A. Rounds or staves innumerable, each indicating a moral virtue; but three principal ones, called Faith, Hope, and Charity Q. Describe them? ... A. Faith in Christ; Hope. in salvation, and to live in Charity with all mankind- Q. Where does that Ladder reach to?.. A. To the heavens.- Q. What does it rest upon? ... A. The Holy Book Thirty years after the great schism which split the Society into two divisions, conventionally distinguished as Ancient and Modern-viz., in 1770-Bro. Dunckerley was commissioned by the Grand Lodge to compile an improved Ritual in all the three degrees, which he accomplished to the universal satistfaction of the Fraternity ; for Bro. Dunckerley was a very distinguished Mason. In his version, the three principal steps of the Masonic Ladder were referred to the Christian doctrine of the three states of the soul. First, in its tabernacle the body, as an illustration of Faith; then, after death, in paradise, as the fruits of Hope; and lastly, when reunited to the body in glory about the throne of God, as the sacred seat of universal Charity. The original hint at a circle and parallel lines, as important symbols of the Order, has been ascribed to him. Here, the doctrine of a substituted word was formally announced; for the true word had been transferred to the Royal Arch, which he introduced into the Grand Lodge as a legitimate degree of Masonry. As a specimen of his Lecture, take the following extract.- Q. How do Masons know each other in the day? A. By seeing a Brother and observing the sign. - Q. How in the night? ... A. By feeling the token and hearing the word.- Q. How blows a Mason's wind? ... A. Favourably; due east and west- Q. For what purpose?... A. To cool and refresh the men go, at, and from their labour- Q. What does it further allude to? ... A. To those miraculous winds which first blew east and then west, and proved so essential in working the happy deliverance of the children of Israel from their Egyptian bondage, and also the overthrow of Pharaoh and his host in their attempt to follow.- Q. What time is it?... A. High time.- Q. Bro.J. W., what is to be done at high time? ... A. To call the men from labour to refreshment ; to see that they keep within hail, and come on again in due time, that the Master may have pleasure and profit thereby. I pass over the Lectures of Calcott and Hutchinson, because they were not adapted to Lodge practice. The exemplifications of York Masonry were completed by the celebrated Bro. Preston, who constructed a Ritual which contains a satisfactory survey of the system as it was undoubtedly used by the York Lodges in 1777, when the Lodge of Antiquity, of ,which Bro. Preston was a Past Master, seceded from the London Grand Lodge, and avowed an alliance with the Grand Lodge at York. Besides which, Preston was initiated in a York Lodge, and therefore became thoroughly master of all the details, as practised by both sections of the Fraternity. His Ritual was very carefully constructed; and, as might reasonably be anticipated from a Bro. of his Masonic learning and research, it contained a lucid exemplification of the ceremonies, doctrines, legends, and symbolical machinery of all the three degrees, and it is to be regretted that some of its most valuable illustrations were omitted by Dr. Hemming and his associates when the Ritual was reconstructed by the Lodge of Reconciliation in 1814. For instance, the Prestonian Lecture gave the following. beautiful definition of Masonry, which is now lost to the Craft:- Q. What is Masonry? A. The study of science and the practice of virtue. Q. What is its object? ... A. To rectify our conduct by its sublime morality; to render us happy in oursIeves and useful to society- Q. What is the ground or plan of Masonry? ... A. Instruction.- Q. Why do you consider it to be such? ... A. Because men are never too wise to learn. - Q. hat will a wise man do to obtain it? ... A. He will seek knowledge.- Q. What will a wise Mason do? ... A. He will do more, for he will never rest till he finds it. Q. Where does he expect to find it? ... A. In the east- Q. Why does he expect to find it there? ... A. Because man was there created in the image of his Maker ; there also the holy Gospel originated ; knowledge and learning were were promulgated, and arts and sciences flourished. I now proceed, without further preface, to a categorical examination of the Prestonlan Ritual, compared with the Union Lectures now in use; merely premising, that this learned Bro. divided each degree into sections, and subdivided each section into clauses. This arrangement was adopted as a convenient help to memory. According to this plan, a portion of the Lecture was delivered each Lodge night-not always by the Master, but by certain Brethren who under-took the office of Sectionists and Clauseholders which relieved the Chair of much labour without being burdensome to the Brethren, as it would require a very slight application for any one member to become acquainted with a single clause. I shall confine myself to the first section of the E. A. P. Lecture; which consists of six comprehensive clauses ; each of which I will not only repeat, but explain. This section, as the Lecture expresses it, is suited to all capacities, and ought to be known by every person who wishes to rank as a Mason. It consists of general heads, which, though they be short and simple, will be found to carry weight with them. They not only serve as marks of distinction, but communicate useful and interesting knowledge when they are duly investigated. They qualify us to try and examine the rights of others to our privileges, while they demonstrate our own claim; and, as they induce us to inquire minutely into other particulars of greater importance, they serve as a proper introduction to subjects which are more amply explained in the following sections. The FIRST CLAUSE, consisting of three questions and answers only, was thus concisely expressed: Q. Bro. S. W, where did you and I first meet? A. On the Level Q. Where do we hope to part? ... A. On the square. - Q. Why so? ... A. As Masons, we ought always to do so with all mankind, but more particularly with obligated Brethren. This opening clause requires a passing remark, because many persons have founded upon it a clause against us, to the effect that we are levellers; that Freemasonry, by abolishing all human distinctions, would disorganise society, and reduce it to its primitive elements. But it does no such thing, on the contrary, there is no other existing institution in this country where the grades of rank are better defined and rnore correctly preserved. For instance, look round the Lodge. The W.M. sits in the East.-as a governor-invested with power, even to despotism, if he should consider it safe to use it. And the Wardens. in the West. and South are his assistants, not his equals. Each has a particular duty assigned to him, and beyond that he has no right to interfere. The next grade are the Deacons. And what is their duty? Not surely to rank in equality with the W. M. and Wardens but to perform the part of inferiors in office, to carry messages and commands. It is their province to attend on the W. M., and to assist the Wardens in the active duties of the Lodge-such as the reception of candidates into the different degrees, and the practice of other important rites and ceremonies. This is the business of the Deacons; and by its punctual discharge, the office becomes a stepping-stone to further preferment; for, as it is incumbent on a Bro. to serve the office of a Warden before he can attain to the chair of a Lodge, so it ought to be incumbent on a Warden. to have passed 'through the grade of a Deacon although It Is not absolutely required by the Constitutions of Masonry. Such are the gradations of rank in a Mason's Lodge; and accordingly, the other officers have their respective duties to peform, and rank to support; while the floor members are bound to obey implicitly the commands of the W.M. What is there in all this which tends to the destruction of order In society? Surely nothing. How, then, are we said to meet on the Level? Why. thus; because our occupations are distinguished by the most perfect brotherly love. When the Lodge is open, the Brethren, as Brethren, whatever be their diversity of external rank, are equal; and in process working the Lodge, each bears the burden assigned to him by the W. M., in the pursuit of that common object, the acquisition of useful knowledge. But when the Lodge is closed, and the jewels put by. we part on the square, each individual resumes his rank In society and honour is given to whom honour is due. The SECOND CLAUSE runs thus Q. From whence come you? A. From the West- Q. Whither going? A. To the East Q. What Induced you to leave the West and go to the East? A. In search of a Master, and of him to gain instruction, Q. Who are you that want instruction? ... A. A Free and Accepted Mason. There is something apparently anomalous In this clause, which I shall point out. The Masonic tyro is said to travel from the West to the East in search of instruction. Now, another statement in the same section, as we shall soon see, affirms that he comes from the Holy Lodge of St. John, which Masonic tradition places at Jerusalem, and consequently eastward as regards this country and therefore he would in reality travel from East to West and not from West to East, as is stated in the clause. The fact is, that this passage refers simply to the a candidate at his initiation, advancing from West to East. by twelve irregular steps; irregular from the situation he was then in. being entirely ignorant where he was going; but illuding to twelve regular steps, consisting of eight lines and angles, and morally teaching upright lines and well-squared actions. The THIRD CLAUSE.- Q. What kind of man ought a Free and Accepted Mason to be? ... A. A free man, born of a free woman, brother to kings and companion to princes, if Masons- Q. Why free? ... A. That the vicious habits of slavery might not contaminate the true principles on which Masonry is founded- Q.. A second reason A. Because the Masons who were chosen to build King Solomon's Temple were declared free, and exempted from all imposts, duties, and taxes. Afterwards, when this temple had been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, the good-will of Cyrus gave them permission to erect a second temple; he having set them at liberty for that purpose. It is from this epoch that we bear the name of Free and Accepted Masons- Q. Why brother to kings and companion to princes? ... A. A king in the Lodge, is reminded, that although a crown may adorn his head, and a sceptre his hand, the blood in his veins is derived from the common parent of mankind, and is no better than that of the meanest subject. The statesman, the senator and the artist are there taught that, equally with others, they are, by nature, exposed to infirmity and disease; and that an unforeseen misfortune, or a disordered frame, may impair their faculties, and level them with the most ignorant of their species. This cheeks pride, and incites courtesy of behaviour. Men of inferior talents, who are not placed by fortune in such exalted stations, are instructed in the Lodge to regard their superiors with peculiar esteem; when they discover them voluntarily divested of the trappings of external grandeur, and condescending, in the badge of innocence and bond of friendship, to trace Wisdom, and follow virtue, assisted by those who are of a rank beneath them. Virtue is true nobility, and Wisdom is the channel by which Virtue 'is directed and conveyed; Wisdom and Virtue. only, mark distinction among Masons.- Q. Whence originated the phrase~ born of a free Woman? ... A. At the grand festival which was given by Abraham at the weaning of his son Isaac. Afterwards, when Sarah, the wife of Abraham, beheld Ishmael, the son of Hagar the Egyptian bondwornan, teasing and perplexing her son, she remonstrated with Abraham, saying, Put away that bondwoman and her son, for such as they cannot inherit with the free-born. She spoke as being endowed with divine inspiration ; well knowing, that if the lads were brought up together, Isaac might Imbibe some of Ishmael's slavish principles; It being universally acknowledged that the minds of slaves are much more contaminated than those of the free-born. Q. Why those equalities amongst Freemasons? ... A. We are all equal by our creation, but much more so by the strength of our obligation. This clause, which I consider most Important to Freemasonry, has been entirely suppressed in the last revision of the Lectures. To show its value, I may briefly remark, that It enumerates the requisites which constitute the character of a Mason, records the historical fact which conferred on the Order the honourable title of Free and Accepted;- It illustrates the universal bond of brotherhood, and specifies the principal links in the Masonic chain, including all the grades of rank by which civil society is cemented and held together. Thus evincing, that the true nature of Masonic equality does not arise merely from creation, as the children of a common parent, but more particularly from the strength of the Masonic Obligation. The clause also includes another historical fact of great importance, to demonstrate and explain why it was considered necessary that a candidate for Masonry should be able to declare that he Is the son of a free woman; a privilege to which. as Masons,as subjects of a State whose Institutions are free and beneficent-we may refer with honest pride and perfect satisfaction. The FOURTH CLAUSE: Q. From what particular part of the world do you come? ... A. From the Holy Lodge of St. John of Jerusalem.- Q. What recommendation have you brought thence? ... A. A recommendation from the W. M., Officers, and Brethren of that R. W. and Holy Lodge, who greet you thrice heartily." (In the formula used A. D. 1720, we find the passage thus expressed :- "R. W. the M. and Fellows of the H. L. of St. John, from whence I come, greet you, greet you, greet you, thrice welcome Brothers.") Q. Any other recommendation? ... A. Hearty good wishes. - Q. Since you brought no other recommendation, what came you here to do? ... A. Not my own will and pleasure, but to learn to rule and govern my passions, to be obedient to the Master's will to keep a tongue of good report, to practise secrecy, and make further progress in the study of Freemasonry. This clause has been introduced to illustrate the subordination necessary to ensure the observance of strict discipline in the Lodge. During the progress of Freemasonry, since the revival in 1717, it has undergone many alterations. In the Examination of Sir Christopher Wren it was thus expressed:- Q. What Lodge are you of? ... A. The Lodge of St. John. symbolised by the Triangle and Cross Q. How does it stand? ... A. Perfect East and West, as all churches and chapels do. - Q. How many angles in a St. John's Lodge? ... A. Four, bordering on squares, each containing 90 degrees." The Ritual of Desaguliers and Anderson exhibits this variety :- Q. From whence come you ? A. From the Holy Lodge of St. John.- Q. What recommendation brought you from thence? ... A. The recommendation which I brought from the R.W. and W. Brothers and Fellows of the Holy Lodge of St. John, from whence I came, was, to greet you thrice heartily well- Q. What do you come here to do? ... A. Not to do my proper will, but to subdue my passions still; the rules of Masonry in hand to take, and daily progress therein to make. - Q. Are you a Mason? ... A. I am so taken and accepted to be amongst Brothers and Fellows." (In the United States it is given thus "Bro. S.W from whence come you as an E.A.P. Mason? ... A. Frorn a holy Lodge of the Holy St John's at Jerusalem Q. What came you here to do? ... A. To learn to subdue my passions, and improve myself in Masonry. - Q. You are a Mason then, I conclude? ... A. I am so taken and accepted among Brothers and Fellows- Q. How do you know you are a Mason? ... A. By being often tried, and never denied, and ready and willing to be tried again.") At the present time the passage is considerably abridged. ' Q. 'What mode of introduction have you to recommend yourself to the notice of a Mason? ... A. A salute of respect to the Master in the chair A. A hearty salute to all under his direction.- Q. For what purpose came you hither? ... A. To regulate my conduct, correct my passions, and make a progress in Masonry." These variations embrace the common object of teaching courtesy and brotherly kindness; which could never be effected if every member of a Lodge were to do that only which is right in his own eyes. Confusion and disorder would undoubtedly follow such a practice. But he has something in view of a higher character than this which indeed is the real secret of Masonry; even the improvement of his mind-the government of his passions-the regulation of his discourse by a tongue of good report-and, in a word, to make due progress in the philosophy and science of the Order. The FIFTH CLAUSE:- Q. How do you know yourself to be a Mason? ... A. By having been examined and approved, well reported of, and regularly initiated into the Order- Q. How will you convince me that you are a Mason? ... A. By signs, tokens, and perfect points of entrance- Q. What are signs? A. All squares, angles, levels and perpendiculars are good and sufficient signs to know Masons by- Q. What purpose do they serve? ... Q. To distinguish a Mason in the light- Q. What are ttokens? ... A. Certain friendly and brotherly words and grips, which distinguish a Mason in the dark as well as in the light. - Q. Will you give me the points of entrance? ... A. Give me the first and I will give you the second. - Q. I hele. A. I conceal ... Q. What do you conceal?- A. All secrets and mysteries belonging to Free Masons in Masonry, except it be to a true and lawful Brother for his caution : Q. But as I am the examiner, you may safely reveal to me the points of entrance... A. Of, at, and on. q. Of, at, and on what? ... A. Of my own free-will and accord, at the door of the Lodge, and on the point of a sharp implement. Q. When were you made a Mason? ... A. When the sun was at its due meridian.- Q. How do you account for that, as Masons are generally made in the evening? ... A. The earth being spherical, the sun is always at its due meridian in one part of the globe or another.- Q. What is a. Lodge? ... A. An assemblage of Brethren well met to expatiate on the mysteries of the Craft, with the Book, Square, and Compasses, the Book of Constitutions, and a Warrant empowering them to act. - Q. When met, what makes them just?... Q. What makes a Lodge perfect? ... A. The number seven Q. Under what denomination? ... A. One Master, two Wardens, two Fellowcrafts, and the rest may be Enertered Apprentices Q. What makes it regular? ... A. The Charter, the Warrant, and the Constitutions- A. The first is the acknowledgment of our meetinss, forms, and ceremonies by the laws of our country; the second is the ancient and legal authority of the Grand Master; and the third is the sanction of the Grand Lodge. Q. By whom were you made a Mason?... A. By the W. M., assisted by the Wardens and Brethren. This is a clause of Landmarks, and very essential to be understood ; although it is differently given at the present time. I must, however, observe, that the prepositions of, at, and on, which Dr. Hemming has retained, are improperly said to include the whole ceremony of initiation, which they certainly do not. I rather prefer a beautiful illustration which was used half a century ago, and ought not to have been omitted in the modem Ritual, because it actually does include the whole ceremony of initiation. It ran thus : Q. How many original and perfect points have we in Masonry? ... A. Twelve- Q. Name them? ... A. Opening, Preparing, Reporting, Entering, Prayer, Circumambulation, Advancing, Obligation, Intrusting, Investing, Situation, and Closing. The twelve original and perfect points in Masonry, in use in the ancient Lectures were 1. Opening - Reuben. 2. Preparing - Simeon 3. Reporting - Levi. 4. Entering - Judah. 5. Prayer - Zebulon. 6. Circumambulation - Issachar. 7 Advancing - Dan. 8. Obligation - Gad. 9. Intrusting - Asher. 10. Investing - Naphtali. 11. Situation - Joseph also known as Manasseh or Ephralm. 12. Closing - Benjamin. Q. Why are they called original and perfect points? ... A. Because they constitute the basis of the whole system of Masonry, and without which, no one ever was, or ever can be, legally received into the Order. Every person who is made a Mason must go through all these twelve forms and ceremonies, not only in the first degree, but in all subsequent ones. The explanation of these twelve points of entrance, which formed the creed of our ancient Brethren many years ago, is much more extensive, and too long for introduction towards the close of a lecture. If l were duly authorised to revise the Ritual, I should certainly restore much of the passage, although not perhaps in this introductory portion. I now proceed to the SIXTH and last CLAUSE of the first section of the E.A. P. Lecture.--- Q. Have Masons any secrets? ... A. They have; many valuable ones- Q. Where do they keep them? ... A. In their hearts. - Q. To whom do they reveal them? ... A. To none but Brothers and Fellows, known to be such on due trial, proof, and examination, or in the body of a just and lawful Lodge.- Q. How do they reveal them? ... A. By the help of a key Q. Does that key hang or lie? ... A. It hangs and does not lie.- Q. Where does It hang? ... A. Within an arch of bone- Q. What does it hang by? ... A. The thread of life, in the passage of entrance. nine inches or a span long- Q. Why Is it so nearly connected with the heart? ... A. The tongue being the index of the mind, it ought to utter nothing but what the heart truly dictates. - Q. To solve this Masonic mystery, Can you tell me what manner of metal this key is composed of? ... A. No metal at all; it is a tongue of good report. which ought always to speak as well of a Brother In his absence as in his presence, and when that cannot be done with honour. justice, or propriety, that adopts the distinguishing virtue of a Mason Q. What virtue is that? ... A. Silence or Secrecy Of all the arts which Masons possess, silence or secrety is that which particularly recommends them. Tacitumity Is a proof of wisdom, and is allowed to be of the utmost importance in the different transactions of life. The best writers have declared it to be an art of Inestimable value; and that It Is agreeable to the Deity himself may be easily conceived, from the glorious example which he gives in concealing from mankind the secrets of his providence. The wisest of men cannot pry into the arcana of heaven ; nor can they divine to-day what to-morrow may bring forth. The ancient Rituals exhibit some curious variations of this clause. In the Examination of Sir Christopher Wren, the illustration ran thus Q. Have you the key of the Lodge? ... A. Yes, I have- Q. What Is its virtue? ... A. To open and shut. and to shut and open. Q. Where do you keep it? ... A. In an ivory box, between my tongue and my teeth, or within my heart, where all my secrets are kept- Q. Have you a chain to the key? ... Q. How long Is it? ... A. From my tongue to my heart. Desaguliers made a slight alteration, and exemplified it in this manner. Q. What are the secrets of a Mason? ... A. Signs, tokens and many words.- Q. Where do you keep these secrets? A. Under my left breast, Q. Have you any key to these secrets? A. In a bone box, that neither opens nor shuts but with ivory keys.- Q. Does it hang or does it lie ?... A. It hangs. - A. A tow-line, nine inches or a span. - Q. What metal is it of? ... A. No manner of metal at all. But a tongue of good report is as good behind his back as before his face. At the present day it is thus given, as you all know Q. By what means is any further conversation held? ... A. By means of a key, equally regular in its construction and in its operation.- Q. Where Is this key found? ... Q. Where does it lie? ... A. It does not lie. it is suspended- A. That it might be always ready to perform its office, and never to betray its trust through negligence. - Q. What is it suspended by? ... A. The thread of life- Q. Why so nearly connected with the heart? ... A. To lock its secrets from the unworthy, and to open its treasures to the deserving Q. Of what is this key composed?... A. It is not composed of metal, nor formed by any mortal art- Q. Explain this mystery? ... A. It is a tongue of good report, ever ready to protect, never to betray- Q. What are its distinguishing characteristics? ... Q. To defend the interests of a Brother in his absence, to speak favourably of him, if truth will permit, and when that cannot be done with proprieity to adopt the Mason's peculiar virtue, silence. In the modern Tracing Board this emblem, which constitutes an immovable Landmark, is most unaccountably and improperly omitted. The key is one of the most important symbols of Freemasonry, and ought to be prominently kept in view. To the uninitiated or imperfectly taught Mason, it bears the appearance of an inanimate metal instrument, whose use is obviously confined to the performance of one simple act, and is applied masonically as the insignia of the Treasurer. But the well-instructed Brother views it with a different eye. He beholds in it the member, which, according to its use and application, is the greatest blessing, or the greatest curse, to man. If improperly used. it is a fire, a world of iniquity, -untamable,-an unruly evil, full of deadly poison, -it defileth the whole body, as an inspired apostle asserts,-it setteth on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell. This mass of evil the consideration of our Masonic key is intrusted to correct; for it represents not a slanderous tongue but a tongue of good report, which will always hang in a Brother's defence, and never lie to his prejudice; or in other words, will speak as well of a Brother in his absence as in his presence; because when present, he is able to defend himself, and if. unfortunately, that cannot be done with propriety, to adopt the distinguishing virtue of the science; for where candour cannot commend, then silence will at least avoid reproach. This section of the E.A.P. Lecture contains a beautiful display of the purest morality. What indeed can be more estimable than the spirit of brotherly love which is here inculcated? Can anything have a more direct tendency to promote the glory of God, peace on earth, and good-will towards men? This is the use and end, the golden rule of Freemasonry. Consider, abstractedly, the moral which it teaches. It instructs you as Brethren to dwell together in unity. It teaches you to imitate the innocence of the lamb, and the peacefulness of the dove ; and to let the head, the tongue, and the heart be united, as they ought, to promote each other's welfare, and to rejoice in each other's prosperity. It admonishes you to be candid to a Brother's faults; and never to condemn, until you are thoroughly convinced of his unworthiness ; and even then to adopt this golden rule-Always speak well of a Brother. if you speak of him at all; but, if you cannot do so with strict justice-say nothing. This, while it gives him an opportunity to repent, and retrieve his reputation, will contribute to your own peace of mind, and you will thus avoid those dissensions and disputes which are never creditable and often dangerous. Thus I conclude my Lecture, If it has afforded you any information or instruction, I shall feel myself amply repaid for my exertions. 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__label__wiki	0.635279	0.635279	Happy Boy Spring Hill to Reopen as an Italian Restaurant But it won't be pizza and pasta. Photography: Morgan Roberts by Elliot Baker Happy Boy is finally opening later this week (or early next) in a new, much larger space in Fortitude Valley. Good news. Except for the bittersweet revelation that owners Cameron and Jordan Votan are closing the original Spring Hill restaurant, which has been a latter-day Brisbane institution since late 2014. But it’s not all bad news. The Votan brothers are hanging onto the space. They’ll keep it vacant for around a month while they focus on the new premises on East Street. Then it will reopen as a yet to be named Italian restaurant. This won’t be about pizza and pasta, though. The Votans want to showcase dishes from regions that don’t receive much attention. “If you go to an Italian restaurant right now, you see mostly the same things,” Cameron says. “What we’re doing is similar to Happy Boy … a short menu focusing on the cuisine of regions that usually don’t really get shown in Australia.” Capitalising on the success of Happy Boy’s $35 Chef’s Banquet menu – or the “feed me menu”, as Cameron likes to call it – a similar offering will be central to the new eatery. Cameron says the brothers already have Italian chefs on board, so expect authentic, rustic share plates. Both Happy Boy and the Votans’ other venue, Greenglass, (co-owned with Nick Turner and Michael Larsen) are known for their great value. It won’t be any different for the new restaurant. “We want to be smart about the ingredients we use so that people come in, eat, drink, and [are] done [for] 50 bucks,” Cameron says. “That’s a real rarity in this town, especially for cuisines like Italian.” Watch the Happy Boy Facebook page for details on Spring Hill's last service. If the Fortitude restaurant opens Friday it will be Thursday night. But if the new venue gets pushed back until Tuesday, expect Happy Boy Spring Hill to pull down its roller door for the last time on Sunday night. Places mentioned Greenglass 336 George Street, Brisbane Happy Boy Spring Hill 2/36 Mein Street, Spring Hill Coming Soon: The Bowery to Transform Into Suzie Wong’s Good Time Bar SK Steak & Oyster Opens in Fortitude Valley The Bowery Bar to Close at the End of January Proof BBQ and Booze B. Lucky & Sons SK Steak & Oyster	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2184
__label__wiki	0.859884	0.859884	Purplex gain a new crop of employees Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, has continued its speedy expansion with the appointment of eight new team members in only three months. The Purplex team, who now boast over 60 employees, moved to a new 5,000 square ft building just outside Bristol last year. These new appointments look set to help the company reach their goal of hitting 100 employees by 2018. The agency’s Managing Director, Andrew Scott, reflects on his company’s growth: “At Purplex, investment in our own growth translates to an investment in our clients’ success. “We’re dedicated to providing our customers with the best service possible and, for us, that means acquiring great talent and developing a team large enough to cope with the increasing demands of the sector.” The new appointments were made throughout the business, with James Phillips becoming Head of Campaign Delivery, having previously been a Digital Marketing Editor; Anna Busby joining as a Customer Services Manager after working as Client Services Manager for Talking Talent and Lucas Courtney as an Account Manager at Purplex, having previously worked as a Digital Content Producer. Ed Frater has moved to Purplex from Safestyle, becoming an Account Manager; Rosie Best will be drawing on the skills gained during her Cambridge University English degree in the role of PR Copywriter; and Alex Bennett, a marketing graduate from Cardiff Metropolitan University and finalist at the Future Marketer of the Year Awards, joins as Purplex’s Marketing Executive. Purplex has also expanded its online marketing division, with Laura Trowbridge recently appointed Head of SEO, Content and Social and, after graduating from UWE with a degree in journalism, Adam Pyke becomes Purplex’s Online Advertising Executive. “I’m delighted with how all of our new team members are fitting in at the office”, adds Andrew. “Everyone at our agency is dedicated to helping businesses in the construction industry achieve their full potential and I firmly believe that, in our new team members, we have found a group of people who share this commitment.” Purplex Marketing was established in 2004 by Andrew Scott, who previously worked in a number of successful businesses in the building products and home improvement sectors. Since its establishment, Purplex has grown by at least 34% every year and now has a large clientele of customers located throughout the UK and Europe. Contact Purplex Marketing: 502 Worle Park Way, Weston-super-Mare, Visit Purplex Marketing's website Visit Supplier's page	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2186
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Talent exists but does not make the difference according to Anders Ericsson Anders Ericsson's research focuses on the above-average performance of chess players, athletes, musicians, and performance within the medical world. Time and again, it is proven that talent can play a role if you want to be superior, but that the real difference is made by 10,000 hours of intensive practice. During a study, a group of violinists was divided into three groups. The first group had moderate musical qualities, the second group had good musical qualities, and the third group was considered to be very talented. During this research, it appeared that the first group with moderate musical qualities had played the violin for about 4,000 hours. The second group had played about 8.000 hours, and the third group had made about 10.000 hours of music on their violin. When the same research was done among Piano players, Chess players, and even among a group of criminals, time and again about the same number of hours was spent. Talent alone is not the only way to perform excessively We tend to think that someone has or doesn't have a talent and that someone with talent only needs a stage to capitalize on that talent. But according to Gladwell, talent is not decisive for extreme performance. Beethoven and the 10,000 hours As an example, he mentions, among others, Beethoven, who was able to compose at a very young age. But it was not until he was twenty-three that he became famous, and many of his earlier compositions were by no means masterpieces. The Beatles and the 10,000 hours Another example is the Beatles. It may seem that at first there was nothing and suddenly there were the Beatles. What is less known about them is that from August 1960 till December 1962, they did more than 250 gigs in the German city of Hamburg. They sometimes performed 5 to 6 hours a day, and that was in addition to their rehearsals. Before they became known, the group had already made 10.000 hours so they could transcend their talent. Bill Gates and the 10.000 hours Bill Gates is the third example of someone who had made 10,000 hours before success came his way. When Gates gained access to the university's computer in 1968, he spent more than 1,500 hours teaching himself programming in the first seven months alone. That's an average of 7.5 hours a day, seven days a week. Before he started Microsoft, he had already spent more than 10,000 hours on software development. Fleetwood Mac and the 10,000 hours On February 4, 1977, Fleetwood Mac launched their best album called "Rumours". It was their eleventh album, and they did so ten years after the band was founded. By continuously attracting new and divesting existing band members, the band continued to develop to become the Fleetwood Mac we still know today, only in the early 70s. 10 years of training to become excellent The 10,000 hours is symbolic and, according to Gladwell, equals ten years of dedication. Of course, you have to be good enough in the basics, but if you want to rise above the rest, you need ten years of commitment and experience. After all, you can't become a professional footballer when you're forty. But a young talented soccer player without ten years of dedication will never be special. The benefit of 10 years and 10,000 hours of commitment Someone who can give ten years and 10,000 hours of commitment and discipline doesn't have to do the same as someone else who does the same. However, they will both rise far above the rest. It is due to their focus and the intensity of feedback. By making so many hours, you can transform a lot of feedback into something that works better for you. You can learn to see your own weaknesses and develop them into something strong. Get the most out of 10 years and 10,000 hours. No matter how talented you are, if you have bad habits, are a bit lazy, and don't have the right attitude, you can never make the difference that makes the difference. You probably can't keep up the ten years and 10,000 hours, and if you can, you haven't made the most of it. According to Gladwell, all people who do extraordinary things in a particular area have spent at least 10,000 hours within ten years, with great dedication. Of course, there are exceptions, but they are scarce. An exception to the rule is chess grandmaster Bobby Fisher One such exception is chess grandmaster Bobby Fisher. It takes 10,000 hours and ten years to become a grandmaster in chess. However, Fisher was the only one to do it and the first to do it within nine years. You need ten years and 10,000 hours to learn from your mistakes. Some things you can get told because they don't resonate until you've experienced them yourself. You can tell someone what it was like to fight Vietnam during the war, but you have to experience it to really understand it. People who practice 10,000 hours in 10 years can continuously learn and comprehend their mistakes and feel how they can make a difference. Effort is always rewarded According to Gladwell, an effort is always rewarded if you work on it with complete dedication. According to him, it is a matter of starting as young as possible and making as many hours as possible. He reasons that children from wealthier families often perform better because their parents, on average, more often ensure that their child is always busy. They are allowed to practice sports, music, or other leisure activities continuously. The pitfall of wanting to be good at something If you start something, you're not skilled at it yet. If you expect that after a few hours of practice, the pitfall is that you can measure yourself against people who have practiced for 10,000 hours, the disappointment can be significant. The same can be seen with starting entrepreneurs. During the first few months, no profit is made, and the losses increase. Because entrepreneurs who have been working for much longer do not do so. They give up without learning from the feedback. Why people with dyslexia are often more successful It turns out that among the most successful entrepreneurs, there is more dyslexia than among employees and other population groups. Most of these successful entrepreneurs themselves say that they have become successful not despite dyslexia, but thanks to dyslexia. If you have dyslexia, you have to work around it as a young student. It allows you to learn earlier and faster, for example, to listen carefully or to become friends with the smartest boy in the classroom who you can persuade to do your homework. Most people with dyslexia practiced their communication styles at an early age, and they practiced delegating, motivating, and forming teams. Conclusion: Malcolm Gladwell says that if you want to rise above the rest and become successful, you have to practice 10,000 hours. He calls this the 10,000 miles. It takes an average of ten years. He does not deny that talent exists but claims that the 10,000 miles can transcend your talent. Article rating: 5.0 (1 reviews) Jochem de Klerk Instant contact with Life coaches Co-founder of TheONE I'm the ONE co-founder of TheONE Victor Demmendal I'm the ONE I'm the ONE who likes to share my knowledge. Let's hook up so I can help you. Rob Overgaauw I'm the ONE die jouw profiel meer zeggingskracht geeft Stacy Laine Slaying Goals 💯 I'm the ONE I am the BADASS coach that will HELP you and make MAGIC happen. Become The one Jude Mark I'm the ONE Jude Mark “Think to Existence”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2190
__label__cc	0.631438	0.368562	tel: +39 0331 367211 – email: cdelfre@tin.it Cookie policy of the website of CAMPIONARIA VARESINA S.R.L. Welcome to the website of CAMPIONARIA VARESINA S.R.L.. We invite you to read this page describing which kind of cookies is used by the website of CAMPIONARIA VARESINA S.R.L.. This policy together with the Privacy Policy provides the instructions about the use of users’ information. Cookies: what are they and what are they used for “Cookies” are a small piece of data sent from a website and stored in a user’s computer or mobile device while the user is browsing that website or using its services. The purpose is acquiring and transferring information. Cookies are sent from the web server (where the website visited is being executed) to the browser you are using (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.) and then stored in your computer. 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__label__cc	0.693968	0.306032	Campus++ Beyond the four walls of classroom Home / Career / Fellowship / Application are Invited from Graduates for For Innovation Fellowship Program by ICFOSS Application are Invited from Graduates for For Innovation Fellowship Program by ICFOSS By mohammedramees In Fellowship ICFOSS is inviting applications from young graduates to be part of FOSS Innovation Fellowship Program. The aim of the ICFOSS Fellowship is to enable the young FOSS enthusiasts to collaborate with ICFOSS in their endeavor to materialize their innovative ideas and also to provide contributions in FOSS initiatives of common interest. To be eligible for the ICFOSS Fellowship the applicant should be of age less than 30. The application is completely free of cost. You should also provide the details of your accomplishments and achievements, educational background, areas of interest and expertise and post-fellowship agenda. It is ok and good if are currently a representative of an existing community engaged in FOSS/OSH activity. During the application process, the applicant should be ready with a project proposal and the features of the same. You can also have additional attachments of not more than 10 pages with documents certifying the status of the project (if already initiated), endorsements of the proposed project, funding commitments or other indicators of participation and support from other institutions, and evidence of community support and participation. The project proposal also shall include the standard cover sheet, a one-page table of contents and not more than fifteen pages of text including any charts or diagrams. Applicants also have to submit a hard copy of it addressed to the Director, ICFOSS, 7th Floor, Tejaswini, Technopark. They must keep a copy of the proposal for own records. The applicant should provide a brief post fellowship agenda (of not more than two pages) of his/her plans after the fellowship since the fellowship is offered as a precursor activity for a long-term goal which could be higher education, entrepreneurship or a job. The agenda must relate to the project proposal and must include the procedures made to meet the long-term goal. The Fellows need to work on a full-time basis for the Project in the ICFOSS office during the period of engagement. They shall submit a monthly report of the progress of the project not later than 5th of every succeeding month. A fellowship grant of Rs.20,000/- per month shall be paid to an active Fellow on completion of every month. Those who fail to submit the monthly progress report of the project will not be eligible for the Fellowship grant. A total of ten Fellows can be part of this programme. A selected fellow shall assist the programmes of ICFOSS like Workshops, Seminars, Conferences, etc. They also have to participate in the programmes suggested by ICFOSS for their self-development. The Fellows shall be provided with Certificate of Fellowship on successful completion of one year of the Project. Eligibles can apply directly through ICFOSS Website Last Date to Apply: 26 Nov 2018 Source: ICFOSS Website What is Cc and Bcc in email and When to Use it – Email etiquette for students Apply for HackerEarth Campus Ambassador Program How to answer for tell me about yourself with Examples \| In Interview BIRAC SPARSH Social Innovation Fellowship \| In Fellowship Amazon Jobs for Freshers in Hyderabad \| In Jobs Campus++ 2019. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2193
__label__wiki	0.917459	0.917459	Zen Leaf, Canton's newest cannabis store, now open Kelly Byer CantonRep.com staff writer @kbyerREP Zen Leaf begins sales through Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. CANTON Zen Leaf is now the city's second cannabis dispensary to open. Located in the Stein Industrial Park at 1851 Steinway Boulevard SE, the facility quietly opened its doors Wednesday and hosted a grand opening Friday. It's owned by Mother Knows Best and received a certificate of operation from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy earlier this month. General Manager Chad Westfall compared the dispensary to a telecommunications provider offering a variety of phone styles and brands in one store. "That is essentially what we're going to be here," he said. The owners also have provisional licenses for cannabis cultivation and processing under the Mother Grows Best LLC. Neither operation has received the state's final approval needed to open. Westfall said those certificates should be obtained soon. The three are separate legal entities and will operate independently. Mother Knows Best has a management agreement with Zen Leaf, a nationally recognized brand, Westfall said. A disabled U.S. Navy veteran, Westfall also is a medical cannabis patient who wants to provide a better experience. "Being a patient and seeing all these openings, it's not been easy, smooth, convenient at all, at any one that I've been to," he said. Zen Leaf's entrance leads to a front desk and lobby with pamphlets about holistic services in the area. Patients registered with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program will present identification and complete intake paperwork, which also can be submitted in advance at zenleafoh.com. David Spreckman, director of retail marketing, said he believes Zen Leaf might be the only dispensary in Ohio accepting online form submissions. "It ultimately creates shorter wait times, more efficiencies in a patient's visit, which we take very seriously," he said. A patient care advocate will learn more about the patient's needs and experience with cannabis in a consultation room off the lobby. "Based on what we're hearing from a patient, we'll start them to direct them toward products that we think are best suited to provide relief," Spreckman said. Zen Leaf's 10-person staff includes an on-call pharmacist and patient outreach coordinator. Employees use iPads to check-in people and submit orders to help expedite the process, Spreckman and Westfall said. If someone without a state card doesn't know where to start, they'll help educate them. "We want to help you through the process," Spreckman said. Like other dispensaries, Zen Leaf accepts cash only and has an ATM on site. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Westfall said he hopes to establish a loyalty points program that would have a company match for donations to local charities. Canton's other dispensary, The Botanist, opened in January at 3840 Greentree Ave. SW. The state investigated several license holders earlier this year and recently settled a dispute with the dispensary owners, Greenleaf Apothecaries. Greenleaf branded its five dispensaries under The Botanist name, which belongs to Acreage Holdings. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy accused Greenleaf of agreeing to sell ownership to Acreage before state law permits — at least a year after opening. Greenleaf owners believed their actions were lawful at the time, according to reports in The Columbus Dispatch. They agreed to pay a $300,000 fine and return $3 million to Acreage Holdings to resolve the dispute. Kate Nelson, Greenleaf's chief operating officer, stated in an email that the agreement will not change anything at the Canton dispensary. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy reported that 40,571 patients had purchased medical cannabis between January, when dispensaries opened, and September. Sales through the first week of October totaled $31.7 million and included 3,810 pounds of plant material and 114,345 units of manufactured products. Reach Kelly at 330-580-8323 or kelly.byer@cantonrep.com On Twitter: @kbyerREP	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2195
__label__cc	0.549313	0.450687	Anaheim Hills fire seen from Disneyland. via: twitter.com/yeeitsanthonyy 7,500-Acre Wildfire Burning Throughout Orange County CALIFORNIA—Thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes after a wild fire burned throughout the canyons of Orange Country and destroyed several residences in the area. Residents were allowed to return home after the fire was partially contained on Tuesday, October 10. It was reported that 24 structures were destroyed and 7,500 acres were burned in Orange County, but progress in containing the wildfire has been made, according to fire officials. Orange County Fire officials stated, “about 3,500 structures continue to be threatened, but added that they stopped the forward progression of the fire and expect full containment by Saturday.” “The blaze was 25% contained as of Tuesday morning. Fire crews had managed to halt the blaze’s westward progression, and were focusing on stopping its eastern advance beginning on Tuesday afternoon,” said Captain Larry Kurtz, a spokesman for the Orange County Fire Authority in a press release. By 12 p.m. on Tuesday the dry, fire inducing Santa Ana winds shifted to moist, ocean breezes, which allowed fire crews to begin attacking the blaze directly in an attempt to contain the fire. Over 40 percent of the blaze was reported to be contained by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The wildfire could be seen from Southern California and created a smoke filled view over Disneyland, which prompted a flood of pictures depicting the fire on social media. The exact cause of the wildfire has yet to be determined, but fire officials state that they will be conducting a full investigation to determine the source of the flame. Canyon Fire Homes Destroyed Southern California Canyon Fire Previous articleHollywood Scandals! Next articleAfter The Quake Man Drives Off Mulholland Highway And Survives Chris Robinson & Jason White Hit Screen In Big Way! Republicans Defending Their Right NOT To Know “Bad Boys For Life” Dominates Box-Office	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2196
__label__cc	0.553095	0.446905	A regular meeting of the board was held on Tuesday, September 7, 1999 at 4:30 p.m. in Borders bookstore in Albany, New York. Present: Dorothy Christiansen; Elizabeth Corbett; Jessica Lacher-Feldman; Denis Meadows; Jean Root Mahalov; Geoffrey Williams. Minutes of the June 14, 1999 were approved. II. Peebles Island Plans for the September 23 visit to Peebles Island were reviewed. Jean Root Mahalov and Jessica Lacher-Feldman agreed to supply refreshments. Geoffrey Williams will bring plates, cups, and napkins (if he is able to attend). III. Newsletter and Website Jessica Lacher-Feldman offered to take over the responsibilities for editing the CAA newsletter and creating a CAA website. Jessica distributed newsletter design examples for the consideration of the board. Geoffrey Williams suggested contacting the State Archives, the State Library, CDLC, and DHP for information and event listings to include in the newsletter. Geoffrey also suggested posting the newsletter on the CAA website when it is established. Geoffrey Williams announced that the LOAC (Lake Ontario Archives Conference) conference will be held at the University at Albany this year. V. Winter and Spring Meetings Elizabeth Corbett asked if University at Albany would provide a tour of their new library for CAA members. Dorothy Christiansen and Geoffrey Williams agreed, and suggested the library as the location for an upcoming meeting. Geoffrey suggested waiting until the spring to do the tour, so it could be tied into a labor-themed program, which would include displays, a public program, a tour, and the CAA spring meeting. The spring meeting was tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2000. Jessica Lacher-Feldman suggested an architecture-themed program, perhaps delivered by an architectural historian. It was agreed that the winter meeting could address archival space and its design. A panel discussion could include an architect as well as local librarians and archivists who have recently experienced a move to a new or newly renovated library or archives (University at Albany, Union, Skidmore, RPI). Possible locations identified for the meeting are RPI or the Sanford Town Library in Colonie. The winter meeting will be scheduled for January, 2000. VI. Treasurer’s Report Dorothy Christiansen reviewed the treasurer’s reports for July 1, 1998-June 30, 1999 and July 1, 1999-September 7, 1999. She noted that the checkbook balance has remained close to even throughout the period covered (currently $1,048.99). VII. Next Meeting The next Board meeting was scheduled for November 8, 1999 at Borders bookstore. Elizabeth Corbett, Secretary, CAA	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2198
__label__wiki	0.703309	0.703309	©2019 Capo by Buckmint Marketing Bruce Marder Bruce Marder has been a restaurateur since 1972. He has opened and consulted on thirteen restaurants in his forty-plus year of experience. His new concepts of cuisine and award-winning innovations as a chef garnered rave reviews from leading Southern California restaurant writers: `Overall, Capo has got everything right: the ambiance, the service, the wine list. Everything…´ S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times Magazine. In recent conversations with Merrill Schindler, another noted restaurant writer and the head of the Zagat Guide, Mr. Schindler predict that in the near future, Capo will be the number one restaurant in Los Angeles. Bruce Marder’s ability to open cutting edge restaurants in Los Angeles has earned him the respect of restaurant royalty. His trend-setting West Beach Café brought art and food to Venice in the 70′s and defined California cuisine for nearly two decades. In Marder’s desire to move upward in fine dining, he sold West Beach Café and opened Capo. His other establishment, Rebecca’s Restaurant, brought art and architecture into dining. It became world-famous and was published in most major magazines in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He also consulted on the opening of DC-3 and attracted lines of patrons nightly. DC-3 won Interior Magazine′s ′Restaurant Design of the Year Award′. Moving forward into the new millennium, Bruce Marder has put his expertise toward a modern-day concept that will define restaurant dining for many years to come. Bruce Marder is currently operating five restaurants and a bakery on the Westside: Capo, Brentwood Restaurant & Lounge, and Cora’s Coffee Shoppe. The newest concepts are Red Rooster Bakery in Santa Monica, Café Brentwood, next to Brentwood Restaurant, and Marvin in Beverly Hills adjacent. Chef Ricky Moreno Ricky Moreno is the Executive Chef of Capo, Cora’s Coffee Shoppe and Marvin. He is also a Managing Partner at Marvin. Ricky grew up in Mexico City and at age seventeen moved to Los Angeles. Here he landed his first restaurant job prepping food at Seventh Heaven. He fell completely in love with food. For the next decade, he worked days and apprenticed at night with some of the leading chefs in the city including Josiah Citrin of the two Michelin starred Melisse, Raphael Lunetta of JiRaffe Restaurant, and Michel Richard. In 1992, Ricky joined the Broadway Deli and under Bruce Marder’s tutelage, he continued his learning taking himself to new heights in the culinary world. Moving from the salad station to line cook, to supervising chef, Ricky quickly grew to be Bruce’s protégée. In 1998 he opened Capo with Bruce as Head Chef. Since then Capo has been a landmark restaurant in Los Angeles. As Bruce continues to expand his restaurants, Ricky has been the opening Executive Chef of Cora’s Coffee Shoppe, Cafe Capo, Brass-Cap, House Cafe and now Marvin. Kalani Lau Maître D'/Wine Director Kyle Kalani Lau, born and raised in Hawaii, got his first taste of the service industry bussing tables at the family restaurant at just ten years old. From there he worked his way up to train with some of the top professionals on the islands at the Halekulani Hotel in their five diamond resort before setting his sights on Las Vegas. On the strip, he had the privilege of working under the mentorship of some of the industry's best, including the Michael Mina Group and the highly acclaimed chef, Pierre Gagnier. Since 2014 he has found himself here, at Capo Restaurant with Chef Bruce Marder, where he has found the perfect combination of the warmth and hospitality of Hawaii and the flair and style of Vegas. As Wine Director and Maitre D', he strives to bring the best offerings from around the world to a place that feels as welcoming as your own home.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2199
__label__cc	0.735989	0.264011	Hablemos de Destiny. Editado por ApexX: 10/29/2013 3:40:03 PM ApexX Should Enemy A.I units cooperate with each other? should enemy A.I units cooperate if they encounter each other, for instance a Cabal working with a fallen (not sure how they would meet but hypothetically), or should they fight each other. #Destiny #alien #Idea #fight Comentar Respuesta Abrir tema Fecha de la edición Renial Bungie has confirmed that the different enemies will sometimes cooperate to take you down. Bignick84 I thought it was said that these different alien races don't like each other, but have a shared hatred for humanity. Skull King 7141 If they're the same people I'm bored so initiate necro bumping!!! Dawn Under Fire "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." This is what chiefly came to mind when I read the title. Cooperating A.I. Would definitely add an element of intrigue to Destiny itself, and would present a welcome challenge to us, the players. While they may be unfriendly and even hostile to eachother under normal circumstances, I could see, as you mentioned, the Cabal and the Fallen partnering up to defeat us, their common enemy. After that they could uneasily go their separate ways to fight another day, were they to survive such an encounter that is. There is, as many others have pointed out, another way this could play out as well. The players could run upon a battle between Cabal and Fallen forces and, after assisting one force or the other, could gain certain benefits from the surviving group. Either that, or everyone could simply tear eachother to pieces in a three-pronged free-for-all. I think the lattermost option would prove the more enjoyable, but that's just me. Wait wait whoa whoa is there any info on the Glimmer yet? I don't want to see them cooperating. I like the idea of getting in the middle of a huge Cabal Fallen battle and deciding which one you want to help or if you want to attack both. Having them working together is too much like the covenant to me which is awesome but a little stale. Editado por DarkSilver121: 5/6/2013 10:03:24 AM DarkSilver121 I dont want to see another Covenant. Been there, killed that. 5 times (7 counting anniversary and halo wars). I think the best way would be some kind of a dynamic system where different groups have different levels of hostility towards guardians, and that its possible that if you help a group of initially low-hostility cabal fight off a hostile fallen raid, they might even be willing to trade with you after, but had you attacked them as well you might have had both of them align against you. Or perhaps even something a bit simpler and easier to program, so long as its not static and predictable. I just don't want it to be like almost every other game out there where you can simply assume that if it's not green and it moves its hostile. I say it needs to depend on the sitiuation. For example you'r in the middle of a fire fight with a fallen tribe and some vex pop right on in. You have to decide which is the more pressing to kill, and if the fallen tribe agrees and you sstrike up a mutual peace til the vex is gone and then go back to fighting one another. Then a cabal comes in and you decide the cabal needs to be taken care of over the fallen tribe but instead your over taken by the fallen tribe and cabal. Hope that made sense to people. spartankk No they should not work together, they fight each other if they run into each other. I want to watch in the shadows and kill the victors. Spaceman Spiff I think it makes sense with certain ones. Say the Cabal and the Fallen; I could see them working together. Those guys with the Hive though? Not so much. EnragedAUSTIN11 I kinda hope each enemy Race stays unaligned with each other. I mean Bungie just got done with Halo, where each enemy race was part of the Covenant. It would just put too much of a Covenant vibe into the game if they were forming alliances with each other. Each race having their own goals and intentions in mind makes them each feel more in depth and intimidating in their own unique way. I think it would be really neat to see the AI's themselves choose their own alliances over time. Maybe for the first month of launch the Vex and Fallen could be super good bros, but also as the game progresses on with its life span those two would split apart and bond new alliances, and maybe even rivalries. I feel like this would really support the idea of Destiny being a "living breathing world." I mean, who wouldn't want to be plowing through the sand dunes of Mars on a stolen Pike, only to catch some most excellent air off of a jump and land into an encounter of some Cabal putting the hurt on some Fallen invaders? Pretty unforgettable stuff right there. Editado por DE4THINC4RN4TE: 5/3/2013 5:09:20 PM DE4THINC4RN4TE [quote]Cabal (Space Tanks): Willing to work with Fallen or Vex. Fallen(Space Pirates): Willing to work with Cabal or Vex. Vex (Space Robots who can Time Travel Because -Blam!- you that's why.): I could see them easily allying with anyone but the Glimmer. Hive (Space Zombies): Perhaps a temporary alliance with the other groups (Minus the Glimmer) if in a dire situation, but a good chance of a back stab. Generally avoided by the other groups, except the Glimmer. Glimmer (Magical Space Zombies): HOLY -Blam!- EVERYONE RUN.[/quote] This is my take on inter-bad guy relations. I'm interested to see how Bungie does it though. Poiesis I thought by co-operate you meant the same species carrying out things during battle together, because that would be awesome. Editado por TehPompkinHead: 5/3/2013 3:18:28 AM TehPompkinHead If I recall correctly there have been "mentionings" of the Fallen being a nomadic race, tribal even, and when taking into consideration the entire tribal concept I like to imagine that particular tribes of Fallen would even fight among themselves -- depending on the situation. I also see the Hive as being enemies to all living beings as is the theme of most zombies; i'm sure the goals of "space zombies" are quite similar. I remember in Halo 3 when one of the most exciting moments was: Elites fighting alongside Humans to kill the Covenant and the Flood on "the Ark" mission (I think it was). Switch roles with the alien species in Destiny and it sounds like just as much of a memorable event. POKEY CLYDE Depends really. I don't see the Hive banding together with the fallen, Cabal or Vex. I see the hive as pretty mindless agressors. They'll attack anything they see that isn't hive. Think zombie. (Because they are known as space zombies) They could be a virus that only wants to spread. But, then again... I don't think that is what they are. I see them more as insects. Being controlled by a hierarchy. So you have the mindless attack drones, but then possibilty a smarter one giving the orders. As for the Vex, I don't see them pairing up with anybody. I don't see a hierarchy within the Vex either. Just a bunch of robots, perhaps bigger robots that are harder to kill, but they have the same directive as any of the smaller ones. I think the Vex will kill anything that they deem a threat. (This goes into my theory on where the Vex came from, which is the future.. I think their master is The Traveler, and they went looking for him when he disappeared, and they found him hovering over the last city, half destroyed, where you, the guardians are, so I think the Vex want to kill you for that reason) The Fallen and Cabal however are free thinking. Which means they can pair up with each other if it's mutually beneficial. Epsira I'm not sure how the alien factions interact with each other yet so this is entirely possible. If they're at odds, oh yes they should fight each other. One of the most irritating things in all gaming occurs when two enemy AI are fighting, you enter the room, then they both start pecking at you like emaciated chickens on a feedlot while completely ignoring each other. I guess it depends on if Bungie makes alien alliances. I like the idea of stumbling onto battles between other races, everyone being allied against humanity seems too... One dimensional. Thecrow333 No, one of my favorite things in games such as assassin's creed revelations is how you can lure one enemy into another and once they killed each other you can loot them now that may not be the greatest for you who like the forward assault but I like more stealth stuff and I think that would fit a game like this better than just getting along unless one is a slave to the other like the grunts to the elites or brutes but notice how the Elites and brutes didn't get along at all and the reason the Elites got along with the prophets was because they offered them a high spot in the covenant until the brutes replaced them OMARRCHR It should all depend on the relationship between the factions. For instance, if the Cabal are enemies of both your faction and the Fallen, then it will be every man for himself. However, if they're on good terms with a faction, they'll side with them to take out the other. Editado por Sordid Plebeian: 4/30/2013 10:39:21 AM Sordid Plebeian No; not all of them at least. Just because they're aliens doesn't mean they all have to be working together. Just imagine engaging some Fallen scouts in a firefight, then having some Vex show up from a time portal (they do that, right?) and just rain fire on the both of you. Both you and the Fallen would engage them, making a unique experience of organically fighting along side the enemy. Combat can make for strange bedfellows, as we saw in the Halo series. I look forward to having some awkward battles where I team up with an enemy to fight something that threatens both of us, even if our cooperation is momentary. But these sorts of cooperative efforts could differ in tons of ways, depending on each race's strength at that time/place. It'd be cool. Ilogical Logic it prefer if cabal didnt like the fallen either, Kirov 099 It depends what you mean by working together. I believe the Fallen and Cabal are friendly with each other, so yes, I'd like the AI to work together if they happen to by allies. But that's not to say it should be the case for all AI's. Infighting is a cool game mechanic, and I'd like to see that in Destiny as well. I like some of what I read here. Particularly, being aligned with certain A.I. depending on what your faction is and/or certain enemies being aligned with each other, but not necessarily aligned with all of each other, e.g. Fallen and Hive vs. Cabal and Vex.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2200
__label__cc	0.5524	0.4476	Transport Subsidy ACT Subsidies for drought affected ACT farmers The Transport Subsidy provides drought affected ACT rural landholders with a subsidy to help with the costs of transporting fodder, water or stock. Up to $20,000 per farm business. ACT rural leaseholders. Transport Subsidy provides drought affected farmers in the ACT with subsidies for the transport of fodder, water and stock. Subsidies may be used to: transport stock to and from agistment outside of the ACT transport stock to sale or slaughter from properties within the ACT transport fodder for stock to properties within the ACT transport stock drinking water. Subsidies of up to 50% of the total freight cost, to a maximum of $5 per kilometre (GST exclusive) and a maximum eligible distance of 1,500 kilometres are available. Payments will be made on receipt of eligible tax invoices which demonstrate transport occurring between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019. be the owner and operator of a farm business in the ACT, negatively impacted by drought conditions earn more than 50% of your gross income from the farm business under normal seasonal circumstances be operating as a sole trader, trust or private company, trading agricultural products be registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a primary producer and have an ABN not have gross off-farm assets exceeding $5 million (excluding funds in a registered superannuation fund). Find out more about the eligibility criteria at Transport Subsidy. Find out more about how to apply at Transport Subsidy. act.ruralservices@act.gov.au	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2201
__label__wiki	0.994594	0.994594	7,800 people have lost their jobs so far this year in a media landslide Benjamin Goggin Thousands of people in the media industry have lost their jobs through layoffs or buyouts in 2019. Mike Blake/Michael Kovac/Lara O’Reilly/INSIDER In the past month, layoffs and cuts have hit Verizon Media, Gannett, the CBC, and Highsnobiety, bringing the total number of media layoffs, cuts, and buyouts in 2019 above 7,800, according to Business Insider's tally. The latest cuts followed layoff and buyout announcements at BuzzFeed, Vice Media, and Disney. For comparison, it's estimated that some 5,000 media jobs were cut from the market from 2014 to 2017. Read more stories like this on Business Insider. The media industry continued to execute cuts in December and November as Verizon, Gannett, Highsnobiety, and the CBC reduced headcounts. The cuts followed large rounds of layoffs and buyouts earlier in the year from companies including BuzzFeed and Vice Media. The massive cuts this year represent a recent trend in media that has seen upstart companies and newspapers alike shrinking and disappearing. Here are the media jobs that have been lost so far in 2019. Verizon (Yahoo, AOL, HuffPost): 150 jobs, December; 800 jobs, January 23 On December 10, CNN reported that Verizon Media planned to layoff 150 people that week. Verizon confirmed the cuts to CNN. In a statement, Verizon said, "Our goal is to create the best experiences for our consumers and the best platforms for our customers. Today we are investing in premium content, connections and commerce experiences that connect people to their passions and continue to align our resources to opportunities where we feel we can differentiate ourselves and scale faster." In late January it was reported that Verizon would cut 7% of its staff at its media companies (an estimated 800 people), which include Yahoo, AOL, and The Huffington Post. "These were difficult decisions, and we will ensure that our colleagues are treated with respect and fairness, and given the support they need," Guru Gowrappan, CEO of Verizon Media, said in a memo to staff. It's estimated that 20 employees were laid off at HuffPost earlier that month, including opinion writers, political reporters, and others. Nearly 100 corporate Verizon employees were reportedly laid off in San Francisco. The layoffs are in addition to the 10,400 employees that Verizon is looking to shed by the middle of 2019 as part of a buyout program announced in December 2018. Gannett: 215 jobs, December; 400 jobs, January 23 Newspaper giant Gannett laid off at least 215 employees at papers across the country following its merger with local paper giant GateHouse, who has also been known for cutting staff at local papers. The cuts affected flagship paper USA Today, and nearly 40 other publications, according to a spreadsheet tallying the layoffs kept by Florida Times-Union journalist Andrew Pentazi. In January, Gannett reportedly laid off journalists across the US the same day that Verizon's layoffs were reported, following a round of voluntary buyouts. Gannett was quiet about the layoffs, but Poynter reported on cuts that affected editors and senior journalists at local papers owned by Gannett in regions across the US. The New York Post reports that cuts affected as many as 400 people. Highsnobiety: 6 jobs; December 5 Highsnobiety is a mens fashion and style publication. Men's fashion and lifestyle site Highsnobiety cut 6 employees on December 5, according to a source close to the matter. The cuts affected the news and video divisions. In a statement given to Business Insider, a representative for the site said: "Highsnobiety recently announced the termination of six members of the editorial staff in its New York office. This decision follows a series of internal reorganizations implemented by its new Editor-in-Chief, Thom Bettridge, who was appointed in July. This announcement was made in service of Highsnobiety's evolution as a publisher, a move to refocus priorities and invest further in long-form and style content. The change does not effect staff headcount, as the company is looking to fill additional roles as part of its 2020 editorial strategy." Canadian Broadcasting Corporation: 35 jobs; November People sit inside the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) broadcasting center in Toronto . Reuters/Mark Blinch In November, CBC announced that it would be cutting 35 jobs effective December 31 due to "redundancy," according to Broadcast Dialogue. Cuts were said to affect employees "across the national news service," including guild members and management. Beautycon Media: 9 jobs; November and September Angela Davis dancers onstage during attends Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019 at Los Angeles Convention Center on August 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Beautycon) Beautycon Media, a lifestyle media and events company, laid off four people in November and five people in September, according to The Wrap. Bell Media: 10 jobs, November 20 Bell Media is one of the largest media companies in Canada. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Bell Media, parent company of CTV and iHeartRadio, cut at least 10 jobs across Canadian newsrooms in November, in addition to the 11 cut at CTV earlier in the year. Toronto Star: 73 jobs; November 19 JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Torstar Corp., the parent company of the Toronto Star, announced in November that it would lay off 73 people along with offering buyouts, according to Global News. The announcement accompanied the decision to shutter local editions of the paper, branded as StarMetro, across Canada. Bustle Digital Group: 35 jobs; summer and fall Bustle Digital Group shut down its controversial attempt to relaunch Gawker in July after the acquisition of Inverse and reported troubles finding staff for the site. Four people were laid off: the editor-in-chief, Dan Peres; the writer Nate Hopper, the editorial director Carson Griffith, and sales vice president Amanda Hale, the New York Post reported. The Gawker relaunch faced trouble from the beginning, with Gizmodo's Splinter causing chaos after it dug up unsavory tweets of Griffith's shortly after the old property's new staff announcement. Shortly after, Gawker's two writers left, alleging that BDG refused to take action over offensive comments Griffith made in the Gawker office. After the controversy, Peres was hired to take charge of the publication but reportedly faced trouble recruiting, according to the Post. In the fall, Business Insider reported on multiple rounds of stealth cuts across Bustle Digital Group's lifestyle publications. In all, after multiple rounds, over 31 part and full-time workers were cut in addition to the cuts at Gawker. A former employee told Insider that the cuts were planned in advance and staggered to avoid press attention. Tampa Bay Times: 7 jobs; October 24 The Tampa Bay Time's website. Local Florida paper The Tampa Bay Times, the recipient of 12 Pulitzer Prizes and the creator of PolitiFact.com, laid off seven employees October, according to its owner Poynter. Executive Editor Mark Katches told Poynter in an email, "It's never easy to say goodbye to great colleagues. No one wins when local journalism jobs are lost. Like every regional metro in America, the revenue picture presents significant challenges for us. But we're buttressed by the fact that we have one of the most enormously talented newsrooms on the planet." Poynter said the paper recently lost a major advertiser and has struggled with digital revenue. In April 2018 the paper laid off nearly 50 employees. amNewYork: 9 jobs; October 11 Newseum.com 9 people were laid off from daily subway tabloid amNewYork in October when the publication was sold by Newsday to Brooklyn's Schneps Media, which own over 50 neighborhood and local newspapers. amNewYork was left with just seven newsroom staff after the cuts, according to The New York Times. NBC: 82 jobs; October, September, and August The NBC and Comcast logo are displayed on top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, formerly known as the GE building, in midtown Manhattan in New York. NBCUniversal laid off 70 employees in two rounds in August and September. In August, E! announced that as part of its decision to move it's "E! News" show from LA to New York, it would be laying off 20 to 25 LA employees, Variety reports. In September, NBCUniversal announced that it would be laying off 45 more employees from E!, Oxygen, Bravo, and other properties, according to MediaPost. NBCUniversal said the layoffs were part of its efforts to consolidate network operations. "Today the Lifestyle Group is making some changes to better organize ourselves for the future," NBCUniversal's president for lifestyle FrancesBerwick wrote. "I'm confident that this new structure, which creates multi-brand roles, will allow us to continue to grow the business and optimize our internal talent." In October, NBC News announced that it was laying off a dozen staffers from its video and tech operations, but that it planned to open 70 positions in the future that laid off employees could apply for. Splinter: 7 jobs; October 10 Splinter media was axed by parent company G/O Media. Splinter, the politics site formerly known as Fusion, was shut down by parent company G/O Media, resulting in 7 cuts. Despite former editorial director Paul Maidment insisting that the headcount at G/O would remain the same, staff confirmed layoffs to The New York Times. Maidment said the decision came down to the struggle to find an audience for the site. The cuts followed the acquisition of Gizmodo Media Group by private equity firm Great Hill Partners, who have faced resistance from staff, accusations of sexism, and now, mass walkouts and resignations. WBAI-FM: 10 job; October 7 iMoved Studio/Shutterstock WBAI-FM, a left-wing FM radio staple in New York, shuttered in October, laying of ten of its 12 employees, according to The New York Times. Parent company, nonprofit Pacifica Foundation, reportedly gave the hosts and the station no notice, but it was struggling to keep up with bills and salary payments. In recent years, Pacifica faced financial troubles after it was ordered to pay over a million dollars to an Empire State Building trust, where it broadcast its signal from. It filed bankruptcy over the lawsuit. In 2013, 19 employees were laid off. Sports Illustrated: 40 jobs; October 3 Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated cut nearly 40 staffers, according to The Wall Street Journal, and plans to replace some full-time positions with contract roles — a move seen across media, tech, and many other industries. Sports Illustrated was recently licensed to The Maven Inc. by Authentic Brands Group after the publication was sold by Meredith. HuffPost: 13 jobs; October 3 Editor-in-Chief of HuffPost Lydia Polgreen speaks onstage during 'Talkin' About Our Generation: The Power of Recent History' at Vanity Fair's 6th Annual New Establishment Summit at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on October 22, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair HuffPost laid off 13 workers in its video department in early October, cutting managers, producers, camera operators, and show hosts, according to HuffPost reporting. "HuffPost is realigning its video strategy to invest and allocate resources to support its core areas that have high audience engagement, differentiation and are poised for growth as we continue on our mission to provide a voice to all people," a spokesperson said. The cuts followed a round of previous larger cuts that were part of hundreds of layoffs at its parent company Verizon. Pitchfork: 6 jobs; October 1 Pitchfork.com In October, the music publication Pitchfork laid off all six members of its video team as part of a consolidation effort by parent company Conde Nast. Conde, which acquired Pitchfork in 2015, has recently undergone struggles to monetize in the digital media economy. In January, it said it planned to put Pitchfork and all of its other digital properties behind a paywall by the end of the year. The Washington Post Express: 20 jobs; September The Washington Post laid off 20 people in September when it shut down its commuter paper Express, according to Washingtonian. Company representatives told employees that the paper had lost too much money to continue to justify its existence. According to Washingtonian, The Post published a press release as employees were being laid off, and staffers began to receive texts from concerned friends and family while still in meetings. Laid off staffers were given a minimum of 11-weeks salary as severence. Spin Media Group: 29 jobs; September and January Valence Media cut seven positions at Spin Media Group on Monday, September 16, according to Billboard. The cuts affected employees at music publications Spin, Stereogum, and Vibe. Valence is owned by the Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group, which employs more than 400 people. The group bought SpinMedia in 2016, "establishing the world's largest music brand by digital traffic, social reach, and audience share," according to a press release from Spin. In January, 22 people were laid off at Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, according to The Wrap. The cuts were said to be made in an effort to reduce redundancies. In 2013, SpinMedia laid off about 30 people, then 15% of its workforce. Rooster Teeth: 50 jobs; September 12 Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Fullscreen Rooster Teeth, an online media veteran that's lasted 16 years, announced its first round of layoffs in September, saying it would cut 13% of its workforce, or about 50 people. "As we looked ahead at all of our upcoming opportunities and challenges, we had to make some difficult decisions about how we are organized," CEO Matt Hullum said in a memo Variety obtained. The company primarily makes videos and is best known for its "Red vs. Blue" series, which is the longest-running web series. Rooster Teeth is part of Otter Media, the sci-fi and gaming division of WarnerMedia. Otter Media cut 10% of its staff last year in layoffs that didn't affect Rooster Teeth. AXS TV: 40 jobs; September 10 Jin S. Lee As part of Mark Cuban's sale of AXS TV to Steve Harvey and Anthem Sports & Entertainment, 40 people were cut from the company, according to The Wrap. ThinkProgress: 12 jobs; September 6 (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The progressive news and opinion site ThinkProgress, a project of the liberal think tank Center for American Progress, announced on September 6 that it would shut down and lay off its 12-member staff. "We are very sad to announce that after more than two months of searching, we have been unable to identify a new publisher for ThinkProgress, and we are left with no choice but to close ThinkProgress as an independent enterprise focused on original reporting," the site, which has been for sale since July, said in a statement. The Center For American Progress faced criticism for its decision to shutter the site, with its former writer Matthew Yglesias tweeting, "'I want you to do accurate, well-reported, well-written stories about Republican Party politicians doing bad things' would be a perfectly reasonable thing to spend money on." Kiplinger's: 11 jobs; September 6 The personal-finance publication Kiplinger's laid off 11 people in early September after being sold earlier this year. According to TalkingBizNews, a company representative said the layoffs affected numerous teams to lessen impact. Cuts included writers, editors, copyeditors, fact-checkers, administrators, and artists. Kiplinger's said the cuts accompanied a new strategy that consolidated certain departments and streamlined workflow. "The new editorial structure and content strategy is intended to be faster, more efficient, and more responsive, and will leverage increased collaboration among the team of experienced and expert editors and writers across all our publications, digital and print," the company said in a statement. Cox Media Group: 87 jobs; August 29 The owner of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution announced a plan to lay off about 87 people in early September but said the cuts would not affect the company's flagship publication and would affect only managers. Cox owns a set of TV and radio stations along with The Journal-Constitution. Ownership of some of the TV and radio stations was sold to another company that would retain the Cox name, but Journal-Constitution ownership remained the same. Vice Media: 265 jobs, August 29 and February 1 The Hollywood Reporter first reported that the Brooklyn, New York-based media company would cut about 250 jobs, with the aim of trimming down and helping the organization become profitable. "Having finalized the 2019 budget, our focus shifts to executing our goals and hitting our marks," CEO Nancy Dubuc wrote in an email to staff. Vice Media will refocus around its TV production unit, its international news team, its digital properties, and its original TV content. Staff members in the US who are unionized are set to receive payouts of their accumulated paid time off, 10 weeks of severance, and medical benefits. The cuts were previewed in a Wall Street Journal report in November 2018 that said the company would cut staff in part because of audience attrition over the prior three years. Later, in August, The Wall Street Journal reported 15 more cuts at Vice's TV channel Viceland. The cuts, which hit across departments at the channel, were meant to focus the channel towards news content instead of lifestyle or other programming. ESPN International: 20 jobs; August 22 ESPN International decided to cut 20 employees from staff, according to a report from The New York Post. 10 staff were offered relocation packages for other jobs, while 20 individuals were slated to be told their contracts would not be renewed. Game Informer: At least 7 jobs; August 20 The video game retailer GameStop's Game Informer magazine laid off at least seven staffers as part of larger layoffs that affected the struggling company. Seven editors announced on Twitter that they had been let go of the company, which had a total masthead of 19, according to Kotaku. "While these changes are difficult, they were necessary to reduce costs and better align the organization with our efforts to optimize the business to meet our future objectives and success factors," GameStop told Kotaku. Pacific Standard: 45 jobs; August 16 American Society of Magazine Editors In early August, Pacific Standard's editor-in-chief, Nicholas Jackson, announced that the online publication covering the Western US would shut down on August 16, affecting 20 full-time employees, 25 contractors, and a stable of freelancers, according to the Los Angeles Times. The magazine was founded by the academic publisher Sara Miller McCune, who started Sage publishing. According to Pacific Standard's board president, Clive Parry, the decision to shutter the magazine came after Sage decided to reduce its funds for charitable giving. NPR: 9 jobs; August 6 National Public Radio (NPR) announced in August that it was cutting "fewer than 10" newsroom jobs as part of a "realignment." Senior VP of news and editorial director Nancy Barnes wrote that "the changes are not about saving money." Barnes wrote that the company wanted to more deeply invest in investigations, opioid crisis coverage, and climate change coverage. GateHouse Media: At least 243 jobs, August, May, and January Leon Neal/Getty Images GateHouse Media, one of the largest local newspaper publishers in the United States, quietly laid off journalists in multiple large rounds throughout the year. Business Insider confirmed there were at least 60 layoffs at various local newspapers owned by the company at the end of January. The layoffs focused on local sports reporters and photographers, some of whom had worked at their papers for over 30 years. At the end of May, GateHouse reportedly laid off at least an additional 159 people at newspapers across the country, including reporters, editors, and other staff. The cuts seemingly began after the $30 million acquisition of Schurz Communications Inc., which immediately resulted in 11 cut jobs at three publications in Maine and Indiana. After first-quarter losses, other cuts began in May. When Business Insider inquired about the cuts, New Media CEO Mike Reed called them "immaterial." He later told Poynter that layoffs would number only about 10 people. In August, it was reported that ahead of its merger with Gannett, GateHouse had laid off at least 24 people, according to a count from Poynter. Disney: 4,000 jobs; Ongoing Following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, the company began layoffs that were expected to eventually claim at least 4,000 jobs, many of which the company says are meant to eliminate redundancies. The layoffs, expected to affect both Disney and Fox employees, have already begun. Executives at Fox were the first to get the chop, ahead of ad-sales employees at Fox Networks Group, according to The Wrap. National Geographic was next, cutting about 60 employees from multiple departments. And layoffs have continued to roll through Fox's film and TV divisions. Rewire.News: 5 jobs; July and May Rewire.News is a nonprofit publication devoted to reporting on social-justice issues. Rewire.News, a nonprofit publication devoted to evidence-based reporting on social-justice issues, has laid off five reporters in 2019. In May, it laid off its Appalachia-specific reporter, and in July four union members were told they would lose their jobs in September. According to the Rewire.News union, the cuts will leave the publication with no full-time reporters. CTV: 11 jobs; July 24 A CTV building. Flickr/MookieLuv As part of a larger restructuring announced by the Canadian broadcaster CTV, 11 people were laid off in Vancouver, according to Vancouver Media News & Views, with more expected to come in other cities. The layoffs were initially announced company-wide in May and included Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, according to The Star. The reorganization is supposed to focus more resources on digital content. Howard Law, the media director for the labor union Unifor, told Business Insider that Vancouver was one of three local CTV stations not represented by the union. He estimated that further cuts could number between 50 and 200. Law said the restructuring was largely due to technological innovations that will allow CTV to reduce the number of editors it uses, and lost ad revenue to online platforms. Inverse: 5 jobs; July 23 Michael Seto/Business Insider On June 23, five layoffs accompanied the acquisition of Inverse by Bustle Digital Group. Inverse is a small science and technology publication founded by Dave Nemetz, who cofounded Bleacher Report with Bustle's Bryan Goldberg. Josh Topolsky of The Outline, which was also recently acquired by Bustle, has been tasked with overseeing Inverse under the company. Inverse confirmed to Business Insider that two editorial employees and three others were laid off the day of the acquisition. In the digital media ecosystem, Bustle has gained a reputation for acquiring struggling media companies or brands — recently acquiring Nylon, Mic, The Outline, Inverse, and Gawker. Entrepreneur: 4 jobs; July 18 Flickr/Brian Wilkins Entrepreneur magazine laid off four editorial staffers in mid-June, according to Talking Biz News. The company framed the layoffs as part of a restructuring toward digital content. "We're restructuring our digital offerings, with the goal of developing new products that are even more useful for entrepreneurs," the company said. Mad Magazine: About 10 jobs; July Mad Magazine laid off about 10 staffers, according to one estimate given to Insider by someone close to the situation, amid news that the magazine would cease the production of original content. Issue 10 will reportedly be the magazine's last issue including new material. The magazine will continue to honor existing subscriptions with issues featuring new covers and recycled material. It's estimated that hundreds of freelancers will be affected. The editors Casey Boyd and Dan Telfer were affected by the layoffs, among other employees. Jet and Ebony: 15 jobs; June and May The New York Post reported that at least 15 people were laid off at the African American-focused magazines Jet and Ebony. In May, seven staffers were laid off when the parent company Clear View Group told Ebony staffers that the print edition of the magazine was being suspended, according to the Post. In June, eight Jet staffers were laid off shortly after Clear View Group told Jet employees it couldn't pay them for the last pay period in May, according to the Post. Quartz: 11 jobs; June and January Quartz, a publication focused on data-driven global coverage, laid off four employees in the UK in January and seven employees in June, according to reports from Digiday. The cuts were composed of business-side employees and members of the company's commercial team. According to Digiday, Quartz is attempting to pivot its business model from making custom commercial content for clients to a subscription-based model. Quartz's total headcount is reportedly down to 235 from 243 in January. In July 2018, Quartz was acquired by the Japanese media startup Uzabase and was tasked with handling the company's mobile English-language business subscription service, according to the Associated Press. Quartz has had traffic struggles, according to Comscore, whose data indicates a 50% dropoff in visitors following the publication's acquisition, Digiday reported. Pride Media and Out Magazine: 10 jobs; June and February In June, during LGBT pride month, WWD reported that five employees at the LGBT media group Pride Media were laid off after a year of drama surrounding payment and funding at the company. The cuts reportedly hit corporate Pride Media staff and Out Magazine editorial staffers. Five other staffers at Out were reportedly cut in February. The company, and Out Magazine in particular, had been facing criticism from its journalists who said they hadn't been paid in months. Just days before the layoffs, Pride Media had received a cash injection from investors after months of promises, Vice News reported. The Youngstown Vindicator: 144 jobs; June 28 Blue80/Wikimedia Commons The Youngstown Vindicator, a legendary Ohio daily that served an area with more than 500,000 people, announced in June that it would shutter in August, eliminating 144 full-time jobs, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Days before the announcement, the publication celebrated its 150th birthday. In an article, The Vindicator's publisher and general manager wrote: "Due to great financial hardships, we spent the last year searching for a buyer to continue to operate The Vindicator and preserve as many jobs as possible while maintaining the paper's voice in the community. That search has been unsuccessful." Meredith: 60 jobs, June 7 (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The New York Post reported that the magazine giant Meredith laid off about 1% of its workforce, 60 employees, in early June, months after acquiring Time Inc. The cuts were primarily at Entertainment Weekly and Traditional Home. In September, the company laid off 200 people from a variety of lifestyle publications. A Meredith spokesman told the Post that the cuts came amid "a lot of competition internally for ad dollars." First Look Media: 15 jobs, June and March On March 13, First Look Media — the parent company of Glenn Greenwald's The Intercept and Laura Poitras' Field of Vision — laid off seven staff members and two contractors (4% of the group) across the company. Three of those laid off were tasked with maintaining and securing the company's archive of materials leaked to Greenwald and Poitras by Edward Snowden. The Snowden archive was also shut down with the layoffs. First Look Media CEO Michael Bloom told staffers that the company had decided to "focus on other editorial priorities" after mining the Snowden archive for five years, The Daily Beast reported. Bloom continued: "It is our hope that Glenn and Laura are able to find a new partner — such as an academic institution or research facility — that will continue to report on and publish the documents in the archive consistent with the public interest." In June, First Look Media announced that it would lay off six staffers, shutter its Topic magazine, and defund its comics publication The Nib. Reading Eagle: 6 jobs, May 23 Photo credit should read STEPHEN MATUREN/AFP/Getty Images Pennsylvania's regional daily newspaper the Reading Eagle announced that it was filing for bankruptcy in May 2019. The same month, MNG Enterprises said it would buy the paper and issued a warning that it could lay off all 221 employees, according to a state labor filing cited by the New York Post. Later, however, a representative of the firm handling the sale of the company, Dirks, Van Essen, Murray & April, said, "We don't know how many people will be retained." So far, only six people have been laid off. CNN: 100 jobs, May 6 Ric Feld,File/AP On May 6 it was reported that more than 100 employees at CNN took buyouts amid corporate restructuring efforts. The buyouts were offered to employees who had hit retirement age, with four weeks of pay for every year of service — potentially providing two years' worth of pay total, according to Deadline. A CNN representative told Deadline the buyouts were explicitly not related to layoffs, but the move comes as AT&T — which owns CNN — attempts to restructure billions in debt. 1091 Media: 9 jobs; May 3 Dan Madison Savage, Alice Englert and Britt Poulton arrive at the premiere of 1091 Media's "Them That Follow" at the Landmark Theatre on July 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) Studio 1091 media laid off nearly a quarter of their employees, or 9 people, in cuts meant to focus their production line, according to The Wrap. New Orleans Times-Picayune: 161 jobs, May 2 AP Photo/Gerald Herbert In May, New Orleans' Times-Picayune was acquired by one of its competitors, The Advocate. All 161 employees of the Times-Picayune were laid off. The Times-Picayune had long been the city's paper of record and had won numerous Pulitzer Prize awards for its reporting on Hurricane Katrina. In 2012, the paper reduced its publication days to three days a week and put focus on its NOLA.com site. In 2013, the paper resumed daily publishing, but only after The Advocate swooped in and began publishing the New Orleans addition that would prove to be fatal competition for the paper. G/O Media: 25 jobs, April 30 Michael Seto Despite G/O Media CEO Jim Spanfeller claiming he didn't anticipate layoffs after he joined the new conglomerate (which comprises Gizmodo Media Group and The Onion), the company laid off 25 people, or 6% of its staff, in late April, Variety reported. The cuts included top editors and veteran reporters. Spanfeller said that despite the cuts he planned to hire above the original headcount by the end of 2019. In May, there were only five postings on Gizmodo Media Group's job site. Circa News: 16 jobs, March 26 Sinclair Broadcast Group's Circa News shuttered on March 26, 2019, with the company citing challenges facing small publishers. "While we see new business opportunities with digital video and OTT, they do not require the daily publishing of a website," Sinclair told The Washington Post. Sinclair told the publication that 16 employees would be laid off, and 22 would be integrated into Sinclair's news team. Circa started as a news app in 2012 and was shut down in 2015 after failing to find a large user base. Sinclair bought and relaunched the property later that year. Red Deer Advocate: 25 jobs, March 26 Andrew Penner/Trans Canada Trail In late March, the CWA Canada media union announced that Alberta's local Red Deer Advocate, owned by Black Press Group, had laid off 26 staffers across the news and mail room. Along with the cuts, Black Press announced it was shutting down the paper's weekly edition. Digg: 2 jobs, March 26 The former tech legend turned new-media company Digg.com laid off two editors in March, shrinking the number of employees to 10. The staffers affected were the managing editor and the features editor, each of whom wrote and edited original content on the primarily aggregated site, indicating a refocusing on aggregation for the brand that in the past few years had branched out to publishing original writing and video. The layoffs followed the sale of Digg in 2018 to the ad-tech company BuySellAds, which cleaved off nearly half of the company. In a statement to Business Insider, BuySellAds' CEO said: "This does not mark the end of original content at Digg, nor does it hint at a major change in direction or strategy. We continue to believe in the publication just as much as the day we acquired it." The Plain Dealer: 41 jobs, March 15 AP Photo/Tony Dejak Cleveland's Plain Dealer newspaper announced on March 15 that it would lay off 12 newsroom employees in addition to 29 previously announced layoffs scheduled for May. The editor George Rodrigue told union members by email that "since around 2001 newspaper advertising revenue has been plummeting." The union has asked for the paper to wait until after an coming subscription drive to make the cuts and vowed to fight them. "This is a catastrophe for Cleveland and for local journalism," the Guild unit chairman Ginger Christ said, according to Cleveland.com. The 29 positions at stake are production jobs, which are being moved to a third-party factory that the paper is contracting. The additional 12 jobs are in the paper's news department. CMT: 10 jobs; March 13 Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP Country Music Television cut at least 10 jobs in March,according to The Wrap. Many of those affected were in the marketing department. New York Media: 32 jobs, March 11 New York Magazine. New York Media, the family-held owner of New York Magazine, Vulture, and other properties, laid off 32 employees on March 11 as part of a restructuring. The cuts affected 16 full-time employees and 16 freelance or part-time workers, according to a statement from the company. "The departments most especially affected include audience development/circulation, copy, fact, production, and video," the company said. In November, the company announced that all its online content would go behind a paywall, which it said was part of the reason for the cuts. "In some cases, the changes we are making reflect a need for new focus as we build out our digital subscription business; in others, they reflect an overdue integration of print and digital staff," read the statement. Last year the company said it was considering a sale; this year its staff formed a union. Metro: 3 jobs, March 7 via Metro/Newseum On March 7, Philadelphia's Inquirer reported that three staffers in Philadelphia had been laid off from the free tabloid Metro, which also publishes in New York City and Boston, where there were also layoffs. The team was told the news over the phone from a new executive team in New York, and were shell-shocked, according to The Inquirer. The paper is said to be refocusing on building readership among train and bus riders in the city. St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 23 jobs, March 4 The Gateway Arch is seen as the flooding Mississippi River runs in front of it June 25, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. Forecasters say the Mississippi River appears to have crested in the northern parts of Missouri and would by June 25 in southern parts of the state and in Illinois. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Fourteen people took voluntary buyouts at the legendary St. Louis Dispatch in March, following the paper's announcement in January that it would offer 15 buyouts and downsize offices. In February, nine design, copy, and layout employees were laid off when the paper decided to outsource the work. The Dispatch laid off five people in 2018 and had another round in 2015. Canadian Living, Style at Home, Elle Canada: 28 staffers, February 19 On February 19, Canadian Living, Style at Home, and Elle Canada magazines, owned by Groupe TVA, cut as many as 28 staffers. According to an email from the company's VP of communications to J-Source, the company will move the headquarters of Canadian Living and Style at Home from Toronto to Montreal as part of the restructuring. The company said: "In the context of the magazine industry undergoing numerous worldwide changes, TVA Publications had to reconfigure its internal structure. This decision will allow TVA Publications to continue to offer its readers and its advertisers high-quality brands that perform well in Canada." Canadian Living and Style at Home were acquired in 2014 by Groupe TVA, which also owns Les Publications Transcontinental-Hearst Inc. — the owner of Elle Canada and Elle Quebec, according to J-Source. Machinima: 81 jobs, February 1 Harrison Jacobs/Business Insider Machinima, what used to be one of the largest video producers online, announced that it was closing in statements to news outlets February 1. "Machinima has ceased its remaining operations, which includes layoffs," a spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter, announcing that 81 jobs had been cut. The company, which made gaming content for YouTube, was bought by WarnerMedia and housed under Otter Media in 2016 but stopped publishing material in January. Otter Media announced that it had cut 10% of staff in December. The McClatchy Co.: 200 jobs, February 1 REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque On February 1, The McClatchy Co., which owns properties such as the Miami Herald and the Kansas City Star, emailed staffers to announce that 450 employees would be offered voluntary buyouts as part of a "functional realignment," essentially signaling that the jobs have been marked out of the budget. According to McClatchy, 200 people took the buyouts. The news was first reported by the Miami New Times. It followed McClatchy's failed attempt to buy Tribune Publishing in 2018. BuzzFeed: 200 people, January 23 Jonah Peretti, the founder and CEO of BuzzFeed. BuzzFeed announced last Wednesday it would lay off about 220 employees, slashing jobs in its news, LGBTQ, international, and other divisions. The layoffs ruffled feathers among media watchers when employees working outside of California were not offered payouts for their accrued paid time off, a decision that was eventually reversed after BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti met with staff council and was called out on the publisher's own streaming show, AM2DM. Laid-off BuzzFeed employees also received a notable amount of harassment from trolls online, NBC News reported. In a memo published by Digiday on Tuesday, Peretti said the company would refocus its efforts on BuzzFeed Originals (home to quizzes and viral videos), commerce content, branded content, and branded production and publishing. In 2018, BuzzFeed laid off its in-house podcasting team and restructured its advertising group. Condé Nast: 10 jobs, January 10 Condé Nast artistic director Anna Wintour. Job cuts hit Condé Nast in January, quietly eliminating several positions across its properties. Slate reported that on January 10, the day Condé Nast's Wired magazine moved onto a new floor of One World Trade Center, five employees were let go. In November, Wired cut five staffers devoted to its Snapchat channel. WWD reported cuts also hit editors at Glamour and junior staff at GQ magazine. In 2018, multiple executives left the company ahead of an unspecified number of layoffs on its digital side. The Dallas Morning News: 43 jobs, January 7 Raymond Boyd/Getty Images The Dallas Morning News eliminated 43 jobs, according to the Columbia Journalism Review, half of them in the newsroom, on January 7. The cuts affected journalists who covered immigration, transportation, the environment, and the courts. In a letter, publisher Grant Moise said the cuts would reduce costs and begin a refocusing of the paper. Moise said the editorial and opinion section would be merged, and arts coverage would be reduced. For context, it's estimated that 5,000 journalism jobs disappeared between 2014 and 2017. Alison Millington / Business Insider The cuts represent a seismic shift in the media landscape. According to the Pew Research Center, a total of 5,000 media jobs left the market between 2014 and 2017, including growth in the digital sector. This story has been updated to note that only 200 people took voluntary buyouts at McClatchy, after initially reporting that 450 people had been offered buyouts. SEE ALSO: Vice Media was once flying high with buzzy branded content and a lucrative millennial audience. Now it's planning to cut 10% of employees. More: Features Media Buzzfeed News Vice Media YahooAdd	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2203
__label__cc	0.592866	0.407134	Clarifying Regulatory Risk For International Investors Inside Investor Relations Industry regulation can create complex operating risk exposure for many companies, posing a challenging issue for communications with foreign investors. As firms in regulated sectors – ranging from energy and environmental services to telecoms and media – are subject to localized oversight regimes, it takes effort and planning by these firms’ IR teams to ensure investors and buy-side analysts based in other countries have the clear, nuanced understanding of regulatory risk needed to accurately assess the operating profile and outlook. Suzanne Senellart, a senior portfolio manager for Natixis Asset Management, says quite a few of the corporates she follows could and should improve their approach to communicating with global investors about regulatory risk. ‘After all, this type of risk is surely central to the business model in some sectors, so we want to look carefully at company-specific exposures and management’s strategies for mitigating them,’ she explains. At the same time, she acknowledges heavy constraints on disclosures about such topics, in view of political sensitivities and necessarily confidential relations with regulators. Stephan Lowis, vice president of investor relations at the energy group RWE, points out that, in keeping investors abreast of potential regulatory risks, management’s critical goal must be to strike a proper balance between transparency and other imperatives such as the ongoing dialogue with oversight authorities. Lowis adds that management’s own lack of visibility sometimes limits its ability to comment on certain regulatory issues – for instance, the long-term evolution of Europe’s carbon-emissions permitting framework, or political risk associated with unforeseen events (such as the reactor failures at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant) that might affect local regulation. ‘When remarking on matters that aren’t yet clarified, you don’t want to say anything that could turn out to be misleading,’ Lowis says. Lowis and Senellart agree that firms always benefit by maintaining the fullest possible degree of openness in their communications, even when dealing with the subtlest complexities. That goes for regulation as well as all other subjects. As Senellart puts it: ‘Investors will penalize a company when they sense that management is less forthcoming about risks than it could be.’ It’s grasping those subtle complexities, usually with political dimensions, that can challenge international investors as they evaluate and monitor exposures to regulatory systems across different countries. That’s why these investors turn to various local sources – including sell-side research, domestic press coverage and regulators’ bulletins – to complement whatever information they glean directly from companies. But firms in regulated markets can design their investor outreach practices to build confidence by providing insight into both management’s view of regulatory risk and the strategic plan for confronting it. Both Lowis and Senellart see one-on-one meetings with foreign investors as the most effective medium for conveying management’s perspective on current regulatory risks. According to Lowis, the one-on-one context allows international buy-side institutions the freedom to ask as many questions as they like on aspects of regulation that concern them – or that may be confusing from an extra-territorial point of view – without having to indicate their thinking to other asset managers or analysts. ‘Without any disclosure of non-public information, one-on-one discussions help management to explain its own viewpoint as thoroughly as possible,’ he explains. In meetings, Senellart has observed that company executives rarely bring up regulation without prompting, unless related, high-profile news has recently emerged. ‘Investors always ask about regulatory risk, and get willing replies; but the quality of the responses is uneven, and managements don’t always seem very well prepared for these questions,’ she says. She would like to see companies handle the topic more proactively in one-on-one talks and investor forums. Click here for the rest of the story >>	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2204
__label__cc	0.659217	0.340783	Offshore Investment Risk Planning Media Room: Audio & Video Bumper 2019 for Global Markets, Where to for 2020, Issue 339 January 2020 by Sue Heystek \| Jan 16, 2020 \| ENGLISH POSTS By Brian Butchart, Managing Director and Key Individual, Brenthurst Wealth Management The Brenthurst Global Equity and Brenthurst Global Balanced Fund deliv-ered stellar USD returns, up 26% and 18% respectively over the last 12 months, while other international funds selected in our global portfolios delivered in excess of 30%. International markets had a bumper year in 2019! The MSCI All-World index continued to rise by over a quarter, it’s best performance since 2009. The S&P 500 was up 30%, the NASDAQ by 35% and the Euro Stoxx 50 by 25%. After a poor 2018, China’s CSI 300 index rebounded, rising by a third during the year. Despite continued geopolitical risks such as Brexit and the US-China trade wars, international markets delivered double digit returns in hard currency. For almost a decade, Brenthurst Wealth has been advising clients to invest a portion of their assets globally, beyond the borders of South Africa for several reasons: DIVERSIFICATION: As the JSE ALSI represents less than 1% of global investment opportunities, investors who restrict their opportunity set to domestic assets miss out on more than 99% of available investment opportunities presented by listed assets around the globe. Investing abroad provides access to industries currently not available in South Africa (eg: information technology, biotechnology, electronics and pharma-ceuticals to name a few). In addition to a much wider opportunity set, our preferred global equity benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index, currently comprises of more than 2 500 investable companies compared to roughly 100 that drive the returns of the local market. Diversifying internationally allows for investor-participation in growth regions benefitting from mega-drivers such as industrialisation, urbanisation, digital advances and growing consumerism. ALL MARKETS, INCLUDING EMERGING MARKETS, DELIVERED STRONG USD RETURNS IN 2019. OVER 1, 3, 5 AND 10 YEARS ALMOST ALL INTERNATIONAL MARKETS HAVE LEFT SA TRAILING IN BOTH US DOLLARS AND RANDS AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE FOLLOWING CHARTS AND TABLES. 2. OPTIMISATION: Studies on optimal SA portfolios normally recommend a minimum offshore allocation of 20% to 30% through the cycle for long-term investors requiring a return of inflation plus 4% to 5% in rand terms. This is a classic recommendation for retirement savers aiming to optimise outcomes for their future pension, restricted by regulation 28 of the Pension Act. Investors with more global spending require-ments, including a larger share of foreign currency denominated spending, or where multiple genera-tions may live on different continents, can typically justify a larger offshore allocation. Whatever strategic allocation range an investor deems to be appropriate, Brenthurst Wealth believes investors should still have an offshore allocation at the higher end of their appropriate stra-tegic weighting, given the elevated level of economic and political risks facing South Africa at present. 3. PROTECTION AGAINST DECLINING PURCHASING POWER due to the devaluation of the local currency over time. The Rand is one of the most volatile emerging market currencies in the world and one of the main reasons foreign investment should be considered as a long-term investment. Many items in a consumer’s shopping basket, from fuel to food to healthcare, are largely priced in foreign currencies as the inputs are either commodities with prices struck in global markets, or heavily reliant on imported content. Viewed from this perspective, having adequate offshore exposure is merely a hedge against the long-term change in price of this part of your future shopping basket. Episodes of currency weakness will more than likely remain a strong driver of price increases into the future. It is widely expected that the Rand will continue to gradually weaken against all major international currencies as has been experienced for several decades. 4. LACK OF STRUCTURAL REFORM AND POLITICAL WILL. Over several years Brenthurst reported on the political uncertainty, corruption and lack of reform hindering the SA economy. This is not being negative or unpatriotic, but simply reporting facts to enable informed investment advice and decisions. Of course, we are hopeful of a recovery and although possible, unlikely immediately, considering the magnitude of South Africa’s woes. The economy is faltering, unemployment worsening, load shedding is expected to remain a regular feature while SOE’s are bankrupt. State spending remains unabated, municipalities are teetering on the brink of collapse and there is no decisive measures to stop the deteri-oration of government finances. Unfortunately, the hope instilled in Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet has waned. The more time passes without definitive action, the less confidence this creates, and the impact on the local stock market and rand evident for several years now. See below the performance of the JSE relative to global markets in local currency. Our bias towards international assets delivered strong double digit, inflation beating returns for clients in dollars and Rand’s beating the dismal performance offered by the local market which has been under pressure for more than 7 years now, barely beating inflation. Besides a longer-term offshore strategy, Brenthurst employed an alternative local strategy for assets that may have been restricted to SA, such as pension, provident and retirement annuity funds and/or clients requiring a more conservative investment solution. In order to counter the impact of the poor performance from the local market, Brenthurst implemented a change in strategy across regulation 28 funds by reducing local equity exposure and increasing expo-sure to local cash and bonds (income funds), in some cases increasing allocation to local income funds up to 70% with the remaining 30% allocation invested offshore (within regulation 28 requirements). The income funds we’ve been using are the Mi-Plan Enhanced Income, Counterpoint Enhanced Income, Coronation Strategic Income and Investec Diversified Income funds with ALL beating the JSE ALSI over 1, 3 and 5 years at substantially less risk. EXPECTATIONS FOR 2020 The World Bank recently cut growth forecasts to below 1% for SA, largely due to the highly detri-mental impact of continued load shedding on the economy.  Stage 2 load shedding resurfaced early in 2020, well before most businesses and industries are in full operation, expected to worsen as demand for electricity increases as companies reopen.  Persistent uncertainty and more aggressive load shedding levels will impact foreign direct invest-ment, political and economic stability, employment and economic growth.  An unreliable power supply, places an enormous amount of constraint on the South African economy and will continue to deter local and foreign investment, urgently required to alleviate unprecedented unemployment and reignite growth. SA AND EMERGING MARKET EQUITIES ALSO DECOUPLED AFTER MINISTER NENE WAS FIRED Economist Mike Schussler reported about the magnitude of the South African challenges equities have endured, compared to other emerging market peers: Another decoupling: SA and Emerging Markets – Equity Indices decoupled slowly at 1st but since the firing of Nene big time. If SA stayed with EM indices the JSE would have been valued about R2,5 trillion higher now. Our Pensions, investors etc suffered. savings destruction! Although the JSE may be cheap based on historical valuations, it could remain subdued for longer on the back of lower expected earnings, considering the uncertainties regarding Eskom and the impact on growth and the economy.  Investors seeking insights on the outlook for the JSE ALSI that failed to keep pace with emerging market peers over the last 7 years and barely beating inflation are waiting to see how the ruling party addresses the first key event this quarter – The Budget and Eskom. With the World Bank lowering South Africa’s growth forecast below 1%, Moody’s rating call shortly after the budget, could set the tone for the local market in 2020. The credit rating agency Moody’s – which is expected to downgrade South African government bonds to “junk” this year – in November warned that there is a “material risk that the government will not succeed in arresting the deterioration of its finances through a revival in economic growth and fiscal consolidation measures”. Even Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is frustrated at the slow pace and lack of urgency required by government to implement structural reform, evident in recent tweets: Eskom and other SOE debt levels, a sluggish economy, poor growth, higher unemployment, lack of structural reform, expropriation without compensation, prescribed assets, water shortages, cor-ruption, lack of consequences if any, and a potential downgrade could continue to keep investor sentiment at all-time lows which won’t bode well for the local economy, stock market or the rand. ALTHOUGH BRENTHURST REMAINS COGNISANT OF GLOBAL POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RISKS, WE REMAIN CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ON SPECIFIC GLOBAL GEOGRAPHIES, THEMES AND SECTORS. BRENTHURST CONTINUES TO ADVISE A GLOBAL, FLEXIBLE PORTFOLIO INVESTED ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES INCLUDING BONDS, CASH AND GLOBAL EQUITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH INDIVIDUAL RISK PROFILES AND INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. A STRATEGY WHICH WORKED VERY WELL FOR OUR CLIENTS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS AND WHICH WE EXPECT WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. Effective Estate Planning to limit Estate Duty, Issue 335, November 2019 MONTHLY Market & Economic Update, November 2019 MAANDELIKSE Mark en Ekonomiese Verslag, November 2019 Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget In A Nutshell, Issue 334, October 2019 Listen: Market Updates Suzean Haumann: StrictlyBusiness Podcast Money management during the festive season Suzean Haumann December 10, 2019 https://www.bwm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Suzean.Podcast10.12.19-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3 Gustav Reinach: PretoriaFM Die werklikheid van aftrede en geldsake Gustav Reinach November 20, 2019 https://www.bwm.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gustav-Reinach-PretoriaFM-Die-werklikheid-van-aftrede-en-geldsake-12-November-2019.m4a Money Web Disclosure \| Disclaimer Yolande Butchart Yolande has been in the banking industry since 2004, and moved into a specialized field of collateral management when joining Nedbank Investor Services. In 2013 she joined the Absa collateral team, and joined Investec in 2016. She moved to Mauritius in 2018 and spent some time at Barclays Bank Mauritius whereby she then joined our Mauritius office, Brent Wealth Management as a Foreign Exchange Consultant. She also assists our clients to open individual bank accounts on the island and with the help of our Mauritius Management company assist clients with permits, setting up business structures etc. For further enquiries you may contact her on ybutchart@brenthurstwealth.co.za mauritius@brenthurstwealth.co.za SONIA heads up the Stellenbosch office and has been in the financial services industry since 2001. She recently won the inaugural title of Top Financial Advisor in SA at the 2019 Intellidex Top Private Banks and Wealth Manager awards. She previously worked for Magnus Heystek International as well as Absa Private Bank where she gained valuable experience in investment and life insurance matters. Sonia obtained a B.Com degree in 2001 from the University of the Free State and was awarded the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2004. Sonia is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of SA and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Sonia Renee Eagar RENEE is head of the Newlands office. She is a Certified Financial Planner® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Renee has been in the financial services industry for 21 years since 1998 and has worked for institutions namely TMA and Investec Asset Management. Renee obtained her Higher Certificate in Financial Markets in 2004 and was awarded the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation in 2006. Click here to send an email to Renee Malissa Anthony FPSA® (B COM, LLB) WILLS, ESTATES, LEGAL ADVISOR AND COMPLIANCE MALISSA joined the Brenthurst Team in July 2014, and heads up our Fiduciary Services Department within the Cape Town region. She is responsible for the drafting of wills, administration of deceased estates, estate planning, and all matters that relate to legal and compliance. She is a qualified attorney having been admitted in the High Court of Cape Town. Malissa has a BCom Law degree obtained from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), an LLB degree obtained from the University of South Africa (UNISA), and a further certificate in Estate Planning obtained through Milpark. In addition to the above, Malissa is also an accredited member of the Fiduciary Institute of South Africa (FISA) and holds the professional designation as a Fiduciary Practitioner of South Africa®. Click here to send an email to Malissa Gustav Reinach GUSTAV REINACH is part of the Brenthurst team in the Pretoria offices. He obtained a degree in BCom Economics from the University of the Free State. He is an experienced Financial Adviser with a great passion for, and competence in the industry. His previous experiences include him working with the management and analysis of white label and hedge funds in his characteristically hands-on, thorough, and dedicated approach. He has experience in various aspects of financial planning, with a focus on investment and retirement planning, as well as offshore investments. GUSTAV is based in Gauteng, mainly works from the Pretoria branch, and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Gustav Celeste Phakathi CELESTE has over 10 years experience in the investment industry. She is in charge of financial administration and data-systems updates. She assists in all marketing-related activities including investment seminars and portfolio updates. Click here to send an email to Celeste Rozanne Heystek – Potgieter WILLS, ESTATE PLANNING & DECEASED ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR ROZANNE has been at Brenthurst since 2010 in different capacities, and then officially re-joined in 2014 after completing her article of clerkship, to head up our Fiduciary Services Department within the Gauteng region. She is responsible for the drafting of wills, administration of deceased estates, estate planning, and all matters that relate to trusts, offshore trusts and offshore wills, with special focus on jurisdictions such as Guernsey and Mauritius. She is an admitted attorney, with a BA Psychology & International Studies degree obtained from Monash University and a LLB degree obtained from the University of South Africa (UNISA), and a further certificate in International Trust Management from STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Planners). Click here to send an email to Rozanne Busisiwe Sithole Busi joined Brenthurst in 2017 and is an administrative assistant to the financial planning team at the Fourways office. She also manages the catering services for clients ensuring high standards are maintained at all times. Before joining Brenthurst she worked in the retail industry in different roles, including shop assistant at a business operating in a large regional shopping mall. Click here to send an email to Busisiwe Danine Van Schalkwyk DANINE joined Brenthurst in March 2015 as a Professional Administrative Assistant and currently holds the position of Junior Investment Planner. She obtained a B.A. degree in Industrial Psychology, a Certificate in Labour Relations Management and a Certificate in Income Tax. Danine is currently studying towards a B.Com degree in Human Resource Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning. She further successfully completed the First Level Regulatory Examination for Representatives which enables her to furnish advice to clients on all investment related matters, under the direct supervision of Magnus Heystek. Click here to send an email to Danine Mags Heystek MAGS is the head of the Sandton office, and also serves as the Key Individual for Johannesburg. Mags has been in the financial services industry for over seven years and qualified as a CFP® Professional in November 2012. Mags also serves as a member and representative of the Brenthurst Wealth Investment Committee with relation to the management of the company’s White Label Funds. Mags is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of SA and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Mags Danine is currently studying towards her B.Com degree in Human Resource Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning. She further successfully completed the First Level Regulatory Examination for Representatives which enables her to furnish advice to clients on all investment related matters under the direct supervision of Magnus Heystek. Lebanette Alexander LEBANETTE joined Brenthurst Wealth in January 2019 as Receptionist for the Stellenbosch office and as Legal Assistant to Malissa Anthony, Head of the Fiduciary Department within the Cape Town region. She has many years of valuable experience as a Legal Secretary to Partners and Senior Directors of reputable Law Firms and has held key Administrative, Marketing and Management positions throughout her career. Click here to send an email to Lebanette Jeanique Arnulphy JEANIQUE joined Brenthurst Wealth in February 2019 as an Assistant Financial Adviser in the Pretoria branch. She has been in the financial services industry since 2014 working as a liaison between Financial Advisers and clients assisting in all financial planning related duties. Jeanique obtained a BCom Business Management degree from the University of Pretoria in 2013. Click here to send an email to Jeanique MARIA joined Brenthurst Wealth in February 2019 as an Assistant Financial Adviser in the Pretoria branch. She has been in the financial services industry since 2015 working as a liaison between Financial Advisers and clients assisting in all financial planning related duties. Maria obtained a BCom Economics degree from the North West University Potchefstroom Campus. Maria is currently studying towards her Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State. Click here to send an email to Maria Geraldine Koen GERALDINE joined our team at BMW on January 2019. She is designated as Administrator Assistant to our Magnus Jnr Heystek and Danine van Schalkwyk. Having earned her diploma of Executive Secretary Human Resources Management from College SA, she understands the process of recruiting and business organisations. As a researcher administrator, she gained her skills as an office administrator. She particularly enjoyed working within the corporate industry where patience and persistence was her key motivator. Geraldine is based at our Fourways Offices, Johannesburg. Click here to send an email to Geraldine Leslie Greyling LESLIE GREYLING joined Brenthurst Wealth Management in 2018 as a Risk and Investment Advisor. Leslie is a Registered Financial Planner and has 21 years experience in the Financial Services Industry with 14 years as an Independent Financial Advisor. She is a member of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) and fully qualified to give advice on all aspects of Investments, Retirement planning and Life cover which includes Personal and Business Assurance. Click here to send an email to Leslie Suzean Haumann SUZEAN HAUMANN is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a registered member of the professional body, the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa. She has experience in various aspects of financial planning and focuses on investment and retirement planning as well offshore investment, being qualified as a Foreign Exchange Consultant for the company. Suzean is based in Cape Town and is mainly working from the Tygervalley branch and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters Click here to send an email to Suzean Gavin Esterhuyzen GAVIN ESTERHUYZEN joined Brenthurst Wealth in July 2018 as a Junior Financial Planner under the supervision of Certified Financial Planner Johan Burger. He qualified with a BSc Mathematical Statistics degree in 2012 from the University of South Africa as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State in 2017. He also passed the CFA Level 1 examination and is currently studying towards the CFP and CFA designation. Gavin previously worked at Simeka (Sanlam) Consultants and Actuaries, gaining exposure to Retirement fund valuations and also worked at ABSA Private Bank being mostly involved with Investment analysis. Click here to send an email to Gavin ANDRE BASSON is based in Brenthurst Wealth’s Stellenbosch and Tygervalley office. Andre attained a B.Comm from the University of Stellenbosch, finishing top of his Financial planning class. His postgraduate studies include a B.Comm Honours degree and a Postgrad Diploma in Financial Planning from Stellenbosch University. He also completed his Advanced Postgrad Diploma in Financial Planning (Cum Laude) from the University of the Free State. He previously gained experience as a financial planner at Sanlam. He has a passion to help clients take ownership of their financial affairs, generate solutions and grow long term wealth. Click here to send an email to Andre Kerry-Jane Landman KERRY LANDMAN joined Brenthurst Wealth in March 2017 as administrative assistant and receptionist for the Stellenbosch branch. In 1996, after a year as a high school maths and science teacher, she entered the financial services industry as a pension fund administrator at Alexander Forbes, Windhoek. Three years later she relocated to the Western Cape and joined Momentum for a short stint. She was then recruited by Alexander Forbes Financial Services in Stellenbosch where she spent the next 16 years; the first 6 years as a senior pension fund administrator and the next 10 years as a financial advisor assistant. Click here to send an email to Kerry-Jane Greer Bekker GREER BEKKER joined Brenthurst Wealth De Waterkant office in 2016 as Administrative Assistant to Renee Eagar. She has been in the financial services industry since 1990. Greer previously gained experience in her various financial and investment roles throughout her career, in New Zealand as well as in South Africa. Click here to send an email to Greer Daleen Nortje DALEEN NORTJE was appointed in August 2016 as the Executive Personal Assistant to Brian Butchart, Managing Director of Brenthurst Wealth in the Cape Town, De Waterkant office. She joined the insurance industry in 1986 and gained valuable experience working at several providers like Sanlam, Southern Life, Momentum and AIMS. She spent her last 10 years working at Alexander Forbes Financial Planning Consultants where she was appointed as part of the Wealth Management team and had the opportunity to serve as the Administration Manager of the Western Cape Region for her last 8 years. She managed an administration staff compliment of 22 people and rotated between the Cape Town and Stellenbosch offices. She obtained her Advanced Certification in Financial planning (NQF6) in 2013. Daleen is married and has 3 daughters. Click here to send an email to Daleen Ronelle Stipp RONELLE joined Brenthurst Wealth in April 2013. She gained 24 years of valuable experience at Sanlam Life as a personal assistant to Senior Management as well as other key administrative support positions throughout her career. Ronelle will be assisting the Cape Town office as a receptionist and other administrative, marketing related activities including investment seminars. Click here to send an email to Ronelle Sesetu Majwede Sesetu joined Brenthurst Wealth in April 2018 as a receptionist and an administrative assistant to Suzean Haumann in the Bellville office. She matriculated on 2010 in the Eastern Cape, Attwell Madala High School. Other responsibilities include managing and securing filing of client documentation, data-systems updates and general administrative duties. Brian Butchart BRIAN is Managing Director of Brenthurst Wealth and head of financial planning in Cape Town. Brian is also responsible for compliance and operations nationally across all six offices. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998, and has previously worked at Citadel and Magnus Heystek International. Brian is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Christoff Potgieter CHRISTOFF joined Brenthurst Wealth Management in June 2010. He obtained his REGISTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2016 (also known as the RFP™ designation). He is a junior financial planner and assists clients with investment planning under the supervision of Magnus Heystek, Investment Specialist and Director of Brenthurst Wealth Management. Christoff is currently studying towards his Advanced National Certificate in Financial Planning and will be completing the CFP® qualification in 2017/2018. Click here to send an email to Christoff Marise Smit MARISE SMIT joined the Brenthurst team in April 2015. She is an experienced Certified Financial Planner® with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. She is a strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Commerce in Investment Management and Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Financial Management from the University of Pretoria. She also completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of the Free State. Marise is also a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Marise Daleen Van Wyk DALEEN joined Brenthurst Wealth as a Media and Communications consultant at the start of 2015. She manages media liaison for the company and contributes content for various platforms ranging from client newsletters, the Brenthurst Blog and social media profiles. She started her career as a business journalist and has extensive experience in public relations and corporate communication in the financial services industry. She has a B.Com (Industrial Psychology and Economics) degree and is currently studying Brand and Marketing Management. Sue Heystek SUE is a director of Brenthurst Wealth and heads up the Brenthurst Wealth Management marketing department. She joined Brenthurst Wealth Management in 2003. She co-ordinates all advertising, print activities as well as online developments, ensuring consistent corporate identity across marketing and public relations channels. Other responsibilities include identifying marketing opportunities and trends as well as arranging national educational investment seminars ensuring that Brenthurst Wealth Clients are continuously updated and informed of the latest trends and movements in global financial markets. Prior to joining the investment industry, she gained eight years valuable experience at Gillette as a brand manager on top-performing brands. Click here to send an email to Sue Arin Ruttenberg ARIN RUTTENBERG joined Brenthurst Wealth in June 2016 as a Junior Financial planner under the supervision of experienced planner Magnus Heystek Jnr. He qualified with a Bcom in Finance and Investment in 2012 from the University of South Africa. Arin previously worked at Investec Private Bank gaining exposure to credit, forex, cash investments and high net worth clients. He also leveraged off of other departments such as Asset Management and Wealth and Investment in order to broaden his knowledge further. Arin’s passion for investment and changing the way people view retirement led him to perusing a career in financial planning. He will be completing the CFP® qualification in 2017. Click here to send an email to Arin Esmerie Pienaar ESMERIE is CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and also in charge of the Foreign Exchange department at Brenthurst Wealth. She obtained a B.Com degree at the University of the South Africa as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at the University of the Free State. She joined Brenthurst Wealth in 2009 and started her career as a Financial Advisor in 2015. Esmerie is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Esmerie Gavin Butchart GAVIN joined Brenthurst Wealth in March 2007 and presently heads up the Johannesburg office as well as the tax and accounts department. He has an accounting diploma and gained many years experience in the accounting and tax fields, whilst working at various prestigious law firms and Brenthurst Wealth. Gavin is a registered General Tax Practitioner (SA) and a member of the South African Institute of Tax Professionals. Gavin is currently completing his B.Com degree and has successfully completed the First Regulatory Examination, which enables him to give advice on all investment matters under supervision. Johan Burger JOHAN is head of financial planning at our Pretoria branch and a director of Brenthurst Wealth Management (Pty) Ltd. Johan obtained a B.Com degree in Financial Management from the University of South Africa in 2004. Additional qualifications include two years at Lynn University in the USA where he qualified in International Business. Johan initially gained experience at Interdynamics an Australian Risk Analyst Company. He joined Brenthurst Wealth in 2006 and completed his National Certificate in Wealth Management. Johan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Johan Richus Nel RICHUS is head of the Brenthurst Bellville and Stellenbosch office. He has been in the financial services industry since January 2004 and has worked for Investec Trust and Fiduciary services in the Channel Islands (Guernsey and Jersey) and Geneva. In 2008 he moved back to join Investec Private Bank in Cape Town. Richus has a B.Comm Management Accountancy degree from the University of Stellenbosch. He completed his audit articles at Logista Auditors and Accountants (Stellenbosch) and completed his ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualifying exams in December 2011. He is a fully registered member of ACCA and attained his Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of Stellenbosch (Cum Laude). He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a member of the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and is fully qualified to give advice on all investment matters. Click here to send an email to Richus Erna Maré ERNA joined Brenthurst Wealth in 2011. She has 36 years of secretarial, legal and conference experience. Erna currently assist the Financial Planners in the Johannesburg office and is in charge of client portfolio updates as well as general administration. Click here to send an email to Erna Rene Davel RENÉ joined Brenthurst Wealth in June 2017 as Administrative Assistant to Marise Smit and Esmerie Pienaar. Her previous experience include 20 years in the insurance industry, of which 3 years was in Sanlam’s Legal Department. In 1992 she received an offer to join PPS (Professional Provident Society) as a Broker Consultant. During her first three years of employment with the Society, she completed her Diploma in Marketing Management and was promoted to Senior Marketing Consultant. René worked at PPS for seven years and later joined Citadel Investment Services, in the Compliance Department where she obtained valuable experience. Click here to send an email to Rene Magda Kamfer MAGDA is Brenthurst Wealth’s latest recruit. She joins Brenthurst as Administrative Assistant and receptionist for the Pretoria branch. Magda entered the financial services industry in 2011 when she joined CUBrokers in Klerksdorp as an assistant to one of their planners. When her boss decided to open her own business, Magda followed her and served as her right hand in building up “Bprepared Brokers” from scratch—assisting her with client queries and general administrative duties. She left that employ when she moved to Pretoria. Prior to that Magda also worked as a chef for a guesthouse in the English countryside. Click here to send an email to Magda Yolandi Burger YOLANDI Burger joined Brenthurst Wealth at the beginning of 2012. She assists Johan Burger our financial planner at the Pretoria branch in portfolio updates as well as financial administration. She has a BA Degree in Physical Education, an Honors Degree in Biokinetics as well as a Masters Degree in Human Movement Sciences. Click here to send an email to Yolandi Karen Munodawafa KAREN joined Brenthurst in April 2016 and is assisting Magnus L Heystek at our Sandton branch. She has 7 years experience as a financial advisor assistant and holds a Diploma in Marketing and Management, a higher certificate in financial planning (NQF5) and an RE 5 certificate. Click here to send an email to Karen Josh Macrae JOSH joined Brenthurst Wealth in February 2016 as an administrative assistant. He assists the Financial Planners with administrative duties regarding asset management that includes portfolio reviews, organization and monitoring of documentation. Josh also aids with the updating of client’s last Wills and Testament. Josh is a young driven individual who is busy establishing his career in the financial planning industry. He is currently studying towards a BCom degree in the College of Law at the University of South Africa. Click here to send an email to Josh Phonet Ncube PHONET joined Brenthurst Wealth in April 2008 and started her career in a support role with catering services for clients, some reception duties and also provided basic administrative assistance. She has since completed training to develop intermediate computer skills and now works for the administrative team at the Fourways office managing secure filing of client documentation, stationery supplies and stock management of branded marketing material. Click here to send an email to Phonet Nicci Van Heerden NICCI joined Brenthurst in August 2015 as a financial planning assistant for Brenthurst advisors Renee Eagar and Magnus Heystek Junior. She is also the office manager at Brenthurst’s head office in Fourways. She manages client administration for the two advisors which includes portfolio updates. Prior to joining Brenthurst she worked as a buyer, supply planner, channel manager and specialist representative at the South African office of global company Nestlé’s pet food division. Click here to send an email to Nicci	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2206
__label__cc	0.589658	0.410342	I Owe My Self-Care and Wellness Routine to My Relationship Status Hallie Gould Hallie has worked in beauty editorial for eight years and has been a senior editor at Byrdie since 2016. @christinanadin The stages of falling in love can feel crazy—both like a slow-motion, pastel-colored dream and a sped-up music video at the same time. So much so that it becomes hard to maintain routine and, often, your needs can fall to the wayside in favor of long, drawn-out dinners and tipsy kitchen dance parties. As someone who's managed to maintain somewhat of a perma-single status (I have relationships, but very rarely does it manifest long-term), I've found my self-care practices have remained on the forefront of my brain. I have more time to commit to myself because I'm not busy committing to anyone else. This realization struck me when two of my co-workers ended serious relationships. One of whom mentioned she was looking forward to taking time for herself, going to yoga, taking up meditating, and really focusing on herself as a person rather than just a partner. Faith, a 20-something editor and recently single person explains, "I don't want to say that being in a relationship made me complacent, but there is a certain level of cozy comfort that comes with it. I feel like my previous (very lovely) relationship was like a warm, happy cocoon; my singledom feels a bit like being pushed out of a nest and forced to stay afloat in the murky unknown. You have no choice but to rely on yourself to navigate and fly—so why not take the time to do things that better yourself and help you feel really amazing?" I have more time to commit to myself because I'm not busy committing to anyone else. According to Vivian Diller, Ph.D., "Self-care often requires maintaining a routine and taking time for oneself, which no doubt is easier when not in a relationship. The chemicals flowing through our brains when we fall in love can make us feel giddy and out of control—the opposite of what is needed to be disciplined and keep to scheduled self-care. We stay up late. We eat and drink more than we typically do when alone. We skip workouts. Love is a powerful aphrodisiac." Aemilia, another co-worker, agrees: "Going through a tough breakup required me to take a step back and think about ways that I could do a better job of taking care of myself. Whether it be scheduling in workouts I love or taking a night to myself complete with face mask and candles, being single has allowed me to be selfish in a positive and productive way." Keep reading for the four self-care practices that have resulted from my relationship status. I'm More Active When I'm in a relationship, there's no way I'm pulling myself out of my warm bed (it's like a cloud) on Saturday morning. I love to snooze. I love to be cozy. I love doing that with another person next to me. But it's so much easier to make it to my morning yoga class when it's just me in bed. My practice helps soothe anxiety, allows for a deeper mind-body connection, and is the only real exercise I get all week. Focusing my attention inward allows for real, necessary introspection each Saturday morning, and when I'm seeing someone, for better or for worse, I'm so much less likely to make it there. "I noticed an extreme shift in two things after my breakup: the amount of angsty music I listened to on Spotify and my workout and self-care habits," says Faith. "After the initial tidal wave of sadness settled, I found myself signing up for ClassPass and going to yoga again for the first time in months. I realized this was stereotypical post-breakup behavior, but even then, I couldn't deny the feeling of empowerment I experienced; I've been keeping up the habit ever since." I Eat Healthier @louisefollain "I find that men and women in relationships need to be more flexible when it comes to eating, sleeping, and working out, in part because they have to consider another person's agenda," notes Diller. "When we only have our own fridge to stock, alarm to set, and workout schedule to keep, we tend to remain more disciplined. When relationships are new, often discipline goes out the window." That's for sure. For me personally, there's nothing fun about ordering a salad on a date. I realize not everyone will agree with me on that, but, I'd so much rather hit up a fun dim sum spot or get a great burger than worry about keeping to a healthy eating schedule while I'm trying to flirt. It's just more fun that way. When I'm making or ordering food for just myself, though, I find I stick to the plan without as many hesitations or cravings. I Have More Time to Sit and Talk Naturally, maintaining your relationships with friends and family still happens when you're in a committed relationship. By no means am I bashing falling in love. But I find when I have an S.O., I fall into the habit of sending them every funny meme I come across, telling them every random thought, and doing those things with others a little bit less. However, it's imperative to maintain those relationships, and give them time and attention. A study done at Harvard Medical School found that the more friends women have, the more likely they are to feel content in their life. In fact, results from the study revealed an absence of friends can be as detrimental to your health as being overweight or smoking cigarettes. When relationships are new, often discipline goes out the window. I Feel Good When I'm Alone Being "alone" often has a negative connotation, like that time feels empty and sad. And while of course I've felt that way, my consistent single status has taught me how to stand on my own with strength. I time spent by myself, and I'm independent in a way I haven't been in the past. I love being with people, too, but it feels empowering to wake up and spend an entire day doing things just to make me happy. No compromises, no arguments, just uninterrupted bliss. This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated. 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__label__cc	0.662096	0.337904	Cheshire Bantams 15th, 16th and 17th Battalions of the Cheshire Regiment Stephen McGreal Dimensions : 9.25 X 6.75 inches Raised in Birkenhead in 1914 the Bantams were unique as the average height of the volunteers was a mere five foot! Previously denied the opportunity to serve, these men seized this chance to join up. As a result the battalions comprised working class men from all over Britain – Welsh miners, sturdy London dockers, Lancashire mill workers and Merseyside laborers. As part of 35th (Bantam) Division, the Bantams fought on the Somme. The Bantams’ casualties were so severe that by early 1917 the Division effectively ceased to exist. Thereafter reinforcements came from the General Pool. They suffered heavily again at Houlthust Forest. The 35th Division played a key part in stopping the German 1918 offensive. Some 900 members of these Battalions lost their lives in The Great War. Stephen McGreal is an author and historian. The Cheshire Bantams Reviews Anthony Tucker-Jones Secret Wings of WWII Lance Cole Biographical Dictionary of British Generals of the Second World War Nicholas Smart Lost Wings of WWI The Great War Illustrated 1914 William Langford An Extraordinary Italian Imprisonment Brian Lett The Macedonian War Machine 359-281 BC David Karunanithy Atrocities, Diamonds and Diplomacy Peter Penfold	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2214
__label__wiki	0.644385	0.644385	1* Review Tenors Of Rock Vegas Review Tenors Of Rock Vegas…. In 20 years of reviewing theatre I don’t think I’ve EVER seen a show that has everything wrong – on every single level. Tenors of Rock features the stars of “West End and Broadway” including David Richards, Jimmy Denning, Jonathan Williams, Tommy Sherlock & Dan Schumann. Listen to this view via YouTube HERE: Formed of five former musical theatre singers, ‘Tenors Of Rock’ from the UK, bring a ‘new sound’ to popular Classic Rock And Pop – it’s called CRAP. These ‘Broadway’ performers (although I’m yet to see evidence) believe that turning up the volume to the point at which you want to cry (and leave) will cover their hideous screamy vocals and most laughable stage in Las Vegas. I’m insulted to have seen this show for free! This level of audience contempt leaves me furious. Here’s the stage curtains (throughout the show)… From the second I walked in to the Sin City Theatre it was blatantly obvious that no-one cares – about anything. The show begins and the five guys try their best – but this is Vegas…think Sinatra, Elvis or even Gaga. The backing track is impressive and well made but it’s deafeningly loud! The guys compete with track and vice versa which results in it feeling like you’re being punched in the head. Imagine Il Divo’s crescendo’s if they couldn’t sing! The result of putting musical theatre singers in a rock show ends in a screaming disaster. It’s vocally appalling at times. Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world and I could find 5 friends on Facebook right now who could sing this show better. The sound guy simply must be deaf or seriously ill-advised. Here’s the problem, these guys have a background in showtunes and should stick to it. When they sing with control & discipline – during the rare moments of ballad – they are clearly talented vocalists. When they sing rock it’s laughably hideous. If I didn’t know better I’d say these guys hate each other and are desperately trying to out-sing each other. It’s just an ugly sound and visual. I truly can’t think of one good thing to say about this show. This has only happened twice in 100’s of reviews in Sin City. This official photo was not taken at the Planet Hollywood showroom… Wrong songs. Wrong room. Wrong sound. No set. No lighting. Horrible script. No choreography. After the third group of people left half way through, I made my exit with embarrassment past the company manager. I apologized for the show being so bad. Last week I saw Raiding The Rock Vault at Hard Rock. These shows are incomparable. Rock music on track is a problem, the showroom is hideous for this show but fundamentally the vocals were a disaster. Raiding has all of these factors perfect….added to their cast of true rock legends. The show I saw tonight wouldn’t work at weddings in the UK let alone showrooms or cruise ships. It’s an insult to show business. I’ve never been more embarrassed to be British. “We stand on this stage proud ever night” – you should be ashamed. Next door is Criss Angel – one of the greatest showman in the world. It’s beyond my comprehension why Ceasars would allow this on property let alone charge $50 a ticket. “It took us 6 months to learn Boheimian Rhapsody” – I’ve heard it done better at karaoke. Freddie would be turning in his grave. I wanted to cry. Vegas never ceases to amaze me. This shite and Criss next door – welcome to Caesars Entertainment. Review by Alex Belfield for Celebrity Radio 19th May 2019. BEST LIVE ROCK SHOW Vegas Raiding The Rock Vault Raiding The Rock Vault Interviews Las Vegas Raiding The Rock Vault CLOSING Tropicana Las Vegas Review ← 4* Review BODIES Luxor Las Vegas 5* REVIEW Thunder From Down Under Cast Interviews →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2220
__label__cc	0.602988	0.397012	Toured May 2015 ENTER SHIKARI return to Australia this May to unleash their fractured take on punk, metal, dubstep, hip-hop and electronica. The St Albans quartet will bombard your senses and this time they are armed with The Mindsweep which can be described as a future classic right now but more importantly realise The Mindsweep is a classic for OUR time. As ever with ES you’ll find yourself simultaneously inspired by their unique vision and despairing at how RARE such forward-moving revolutionary art is in this day and age. In a musical world where the by-rote and predictable seem to be the only ‘risk’ anyone’s willing to take, and where lyrically rock’n’roll has never been more conservative, ‘personal’ and staid, Enter Shikari’s music hits like a bolt from the blue, a living livid reminder of music’s real ancient powers and future possibilities, intimate as a friend, global in its reach. Joining the tour with their own unique sound will be Canberra’s Hands Like Houses, who have been constantly touring UK, Europe and North America, selling out shows worldwide. Their last album Unimagine debuted top 40 on the US Billboard charts. Enter Shikari live have broken barriers and busted heads wherever they’ve been heard, a meld of punk roots and kaleidoscopic musical consciousness. Forum Melbourne UNSW Roundhouse	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2221
__label__wiki	0.709069	0.709069	Call for Essays Permanent CfE_Beyond Cinema CfE Archive Sections proposal by gestione 2 years ago Following the so-called “digital revolution”, dramatic transformations have affected the ways in which cinema is produced, consumed and perceived, to the extent that it seems to have gone “beyond” itself: beyond its very language and discourse; its traditional consumption practices and spaces; its position and function within the social (as well as the medial) sphere. As a consequence, during the last two decades, research in film studies has significantly widened its scope: the study of cinema has been re-articulated in several fields of inquiry and through a variety of methodological approaches and (inter)disciplinary perspectives, in an attempt to keep up with these most recent developments. This section of Cinéma&Cie aims therefore to function as a permanent observatory of this “beyondness”. Specifically, it provides a space to re-discuss the thresholds of the cinematic medium, as well as the boundaries of traditional film studies, by addressing a variety of under-investigated contexts and objects through innovative and unconventional approaches and references. Beyond Cinema encourages proposals related to the following main frameworks: Cinema Beyond the Film Text. Cinema in a transtextual perspective: intertextual, metatextual and hypertextual relations among films, and/or between films and other cultural products; practices of appropriation of pre-existing images (found-footage, archival footage, collage films, and so on). Cinema Beyond the Cinematic Medium. Cinema in a transmedia perspective: remediations and intermedial practices; processes of translation, differentiation, assimilation, hybridization and mutual exchange with other media formations, on both the aesthetic and material level. Cinema Beyond the Movie Theatre. Cinema in a translocational perspective: the relocation of cinema and new forms of circulation and consumption (from mobile phones to urban screens); musealization and exposition of cinema and films; non-institutional forms of filmmaking (amateur cinema and non-theatrical genres, such as the medical, industrial, touristic film, etc.). Cinema Beyond Film Studies. Cinema in a transdisciplinary perspective: intersections between film studies and other disciplines, from both the humanities and hard sciences (cinema and philosophy, cinema and neuroscience, cinema and cultural studies, etc.); the role of cinema as a didactic tool and as an instrument of scientific inquiry. We invite the submission of articles in English or French (max 5,000-6,000 words), edited according to the journal’s style guidelines. Contributors are also asked to provide an abstract (300-500 words), 5 keywords, and a short biographical note (150 words). Submissions should be sent to beyondcinema@cinemaetcie.net. As a permanent call for essays of a biannual journal, Beyond Cinema presents two fixed deadlines for submission every year, as follows: Articles submitted by March 31 will be considered for publication in the Spring Issue. Articles submitted by October 30 will be considered for publication in the Fall Issue. Authors will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance within one month of submission. Once their article has been assessed for suitability by the section’s editors, it will then be peer-reviewed by anonymous, expert referees. ISSUE 28_Scattered Subalternities: Transnationalism, Globalization and Power CfE 32_Cinema and Mid-Century Colour Culture Purchase Issues To receive issues from no. 22/23 to the current (print copy or ebook), as a private or a public institution, follow the instructions at Mimesis International website. To receive previous issues (no. 9–21), follow the instructions at this web page. staff.cinemaetcie@gmail.com submissions.cinemaetcie@gmail.com Follow C&C on Academia.edu © CINÉMA&CIE_INTERNATIONAL FILM STUDIES JOURNAL	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2224
__label__wiki	0.757514	0.757514	Breaking the mold with JPS solution The governor, the mayor and the other entities have taken the bold step of trying to take race and politics out of the conversation. Breaking the mold with JPS solution The governor, the mayor and the other entities have taken the bold step of trying to take race and politics out of the conversation. Check out this story on clarionledger.com: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/11/14/breaking-mold-jps-solution/862998001/ Columnist Published 12:47 p.m. CT Nov. 14, 2017 Charlie Mitchell(Photo: Special to The Clarion-Ledger) OXFORD — All the king’s horses and all the king’s men have had their first meeting. Their challenge is to put the Jackson Public Schools back together again. No small feat. Credit Gov. Phil Bryant and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba — whose politics are polar — with breaking the mold. For about 30 years, standard practice has been: • The Mississippi Department of Education grades each public school and district in the state. • Districts that fail whatever scale happens to be in vogue are given warnings of one sort or another. • Those continuing to fail are liberated from local management by a state-selected repair squad. • The squad fixes what’s broken and local control (a specious term) resumes. More: Commission sets agenda on JPS More: City Council approves mayor's JPS school board picks Earlier this year, when JPS again failed almost all state standards for effectiveness and accountability, it fell to Bryant to make the expected takeover announcement. Instead, he took the matter under advisement, as it were, and decided to work with Lumumba to try a new way to break the cycle. Under the “Better Together” initiative, Bryant, Lumumba and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Education Commission of the States and Mississippi Economic Council created a 15-member group — a very impressively credentialed group — to devise an action plan for the 27,000-student district. The panel has no set timetable, but its report will likely come in less than a year. From comments after their first session, though, it’s clear all recommendations will center on “buy-in.” That’s what’s missing not only in many Mississippi public schools, but public schools nationwide. Not money (at least not completely). Not more teachers or better teachers. Not new books or computers with the latest software. Not more tests. Not more hours or more days. The Jackson Public Schools, the state’s second largest district, did not fall off the wall overnight. Statistics have been becoming more and more abysmal every year. It has been a long, slow slide. All the while, superintendents, school board members (Jackson’s have been replaced), principals, teachers, the Legislature, a series of governors, the media, assorted do-gooders and highly compensated consultants, students and parents have been aware. Abundant remedial and miracle cures — most with catchy names — have been proposed, adopted and deployed. Per student spending has increased as well. Yet the trend lines have been consistent. With the exception of a scattered great teachers and great parents and great students, nothing seemed to work. So what can a 15-member panel do? Impressively, they seemed to recognize right off that while there are many pieces, nothing can substitute for the core element — students with a desire to learn and parents interested in making that happen. When you think about it, knowledge is more accessible to more people today than it has ever been in the history of humanity. Once, there were no books. Later, only wealthy families could afford education. In the nation’s early years, there was often no school nearby. In our lifetimes, public schools pick students up in the morning, feed them breakfast and lunch and return them home. Today in almost all corners of the world everything there is to know about math, physics, literature, art, history — any topic — is available to billions of people. Googling “Mozart” returns 85.9 million internet matches in less than one second. Knowledge is there to gobble up — but only for those who seek it, who want it and — ta da — who see education as having relevance to their lives. To that end, some of the strategies of “Better Together” will center on developing learning communities. To that end, some of the recommendations will be to transform more school facilities from the current model resembling fenced-off prisons to 24/7 gathering places. It’s kind of like going back to the Old West where town meetings were sometimes held in churches or courthouses, but more often in schoolhouses. There’s no magic, but it makes sense that if people think of schools as the centers of their communities, there’s a decent chance that the joy of learning will become more important in their lives. The governor, the mayor and the other entities have taken the bold step of trying to take race and politics out of the conversation. Detractors will keep trying to inject these considerations because, well, that’s all they’ve got. Better schools lead to better communities and better communities lead to better schools. It’s a simplistic formula, but it’s the only way to put the Jackson Public Schools together again. Charlie Mitchell is a Mississippi journalist and contributing columnist. Write to him at cmitchell43@yahoo.com. 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__label__wiki	0.533676	0.533676	Producers frequently check rainfall forecasts and often find themselves disappointed when their expectations don't become reality. But years after information about forecasting changes was released to the public, the Bureau of Meteorology's daily town forecasts are still not being interpreted correctly. Daily rainfall forecasts from BOM offer details on the chance of rain and possible rainfall measurements. Often people will correlate the percentage for chance of rain with the possible rainfall amount but that isn't correct. The chance of rain figure refers to the likelihood of any rainfall in a given location. In the example above, there is a 70 per cent chance of getting rain in the Sydney location. It shouldn't be interpreted as a 70 per cent chance of receiving four to 15 millimetres. Instead, the first number of possible rainfall represents a 50 per cent chance of at least that figure falling while the second number has a 25 per cent chance. Using the same example, there is a 50 per cent chance of at least 4mm falling and a 25 per cent chance of up to 15mm. "To simplify things, it's worth breaking these fields down into two questions: 'Will it rain today?' and 'If it does, what sort of rainfall amount is likely?'" a BOM statement said. "Days where the rainfall range is larger generally suggest a storm day where anyone under the storm path will receive a lot of rain but others may stay completely dry or get just a few drops. "On the other hand when the rainfall range shows reasonably large totals but a relatively small range like 15 to 20 mm, there's usually widespread rain falling from a broad-scale cloud system, not just showers or thunderstorms popping up here or there." https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/xv9ANvsWbcwFXF8qYqgkD5/8f424beb-0c99-40a7-9a26-c9d1dccb9460.png/r7_0_2554_1439_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg January 16 2020 - 10:56AM Bureau of Meterology forecasts for Orange and Central West: Why you're reading them wrong HOW MUCH RAIN WILL WE GET?: Daily forecasts, like the one on the right, are often misinterpreted. Photo: FILE Producers frequently check rainfall forecasts and often find themselves disappointed when their expectations don't become reality. But years after information about forecasting changes was released to the public, the Bureau of Meteorology's daily town forecasts are still not being interpreted correctly. READ MORE: Free entry to pool on Australia Day, relaxed watering passes Daily rainfall forecasts from BOM offer details on the chance of rain and possible rainfall measurements. Often people will correlate the percentage for chance of rain with the possible rainfall amount but that isn't correct. An example of a daily forecast. Photo: BOM Forecast figures explained The chance of rain figure refers to the likelihood of any rainfall in a given location. In the example above, there is a 70 per cent chance of getting rain in the Sydney location. It shouldn't be interpreted as a 70 per cent chance of receiving four to 15 millimetres. Instead, the first number of possible rainfall represents a 50 per cent chance of at least that figure falling while the second number has a 25 per cent chance. READ MORE: SURVIVE LEVEL 5 \| Give your garden a chance of surviving the drought Using the same example, there is a 50 per cent chance of at least 4mm falling and a 25 per cent chance of up to 15mm. "To simplify things, it's worth breaking these fields down into two questions: 'Will it rain today?' and 'If it does, what sort of rainfall amount is likely?'" a BOM statement said. READ MORE: Morning hour added to Level 5 restrictions' watering times on trial basis "Days where the rainfall range is larger generally suggest a storm day where anyone under the storm path will receive a lot of rain but others may stay completely dry or get just a few drops. "On the other hand when the rainfall range shows reasonably large totals but a relatively small range like 15 to 20 mm, there's usually widespread rain falling from a broad-scale cloud system, not just showers or thunderstorms popping up here or there." Send us a letter to the editor using the form below ... Sir Elton John's concert at Carrington Park: What you need to know	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2234
__label__wiki	0.956549	0.956549	ORANGE could be a prime candidate to recycle water to supplement its drinking water supplies, but only if it can access the effluent. Cadia Valley Operations has not been using two of the eight megalitres a day of Orange's treated effluent it is entitled to since October. The water has been used to supplement environmental flows into Summer Hill Creek rather than releasing stored water, which will end in January after dam storage dropped below 25 per cent. But this week's water forums held by Orange City Council raised the possibility of reusing treated effluent, or sewerage, as drinking water. Strategic water manager Wayne Beatty said it was a water source independent of climatic conditions. "It might not be palatable, but effluent reuse is something we really need to start putting on the drawing board," he said. He said Orange might be more amenable to the idea given residents had adjusted to stormwater harvesting. "My gut feeling is our community is up for it - the quality of stormwater is the same, if not worse, than using effluent," he said. Have your say in our poll below... Questioned on the council's capability to treat it to drinking standard, chief executive officer David Waddell said there were no technical constraints. "We could use it in industry, it doesn't mean we have to go all the way to drinking water," he said. However, Mr Beatty said being able to reuse effluent depended on claiming it back from Cadia. The Central Western Daily asked Orange City Council and CVO to comment on whether the parties were amenable to that discussion and whether effluent reuse would be considered a permanent or drought-only measure. Neither addressed the question, but on returning the two megalitres of effluent, acting CVO general manager Aaron Brannigan said the company was working with the council. "Orange City Council and Newcrest have a long history of working together to benefit the local community and this is another example of that collaboration," he said. https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/5hft89A4sQi8tpS3WCHhtC/c2f4be15-d077-4ba1-bbad-0f31f4d47762.JPG/r4_93_1995_1218_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg January 16 2020 - 7:00PM 'No constraints' on treating effluent for drinking: council \| POLL Danielle Cetinski ORANGE could be a prime candidate to recycle water to supplement its drinking water supplies, but only if it can access the effluent. Cadia Valley Operations has not been using two of the eight megalitres a day of Orange's treated effluent it is entitled to since October. The water has been used to supplement environmental flows into Summer Hill Creek rather than releasing stored water, which will end in January after dam storage dropped below 25 per cent. But this week's water forums held by Orange City Council raised the possibility of reusing treated effluent, or sewerage, as drinking water. Strategic water manager Wayne Beatty said it was a water source independent of climatic conditions. "It might not be palatable, but effluent reuse is something we really need to start putting on the drawing board," he said. He said Orange might be more amenable to the idea given residents had adjusted to stormwater harvesting. "My gut feeling is our community is up for it - the quality of stormwater is the same, if not worse, than using effluent," he said. Have your say in our poll below... Questioned on the council's capability to treat it to drinking standard, chief executive officer David Waddell said there were no technical constraints. "We could use it in industry, it doesn't mean we have to go all the way to drinking water," he said. However, Mr Beatty said being able to reuse effluent depended on claiming it back from Cadia. The Central Western Daily asked Orange City Council and CVO to comment on whether the parties were amenable to that discussion and whether effluent reuse would be considered a permanent or drought-only measure. READ ALSO:Limited Bullet service to resume as western line clean-up continues Neither addressed the question, but on returning the two megalitres of effluent, acting CVO general manager Aaron Brannigan said the company was working with the council. "Orange City Council and Newcrest have a long history of working together to benefit the local community and this is another example of that collaboration," he said. DO YOU WANT MORE ORANGE NEWS? Receive our free newsletters delivered to your inbox, as well as breaking news alerts. Sign up below ... Discuss "In good taste: Council floats the idea of effluent reuse \| POLL" Top five places to celebrate Australia Day weekend in the region	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2235
__label__wiki	0.956717	0.956717	Award-winning CBeebies show Sarah & Duck coming to Ellesmere Port By Mark Dowling @MarkFDowling Reporter A BAFTA award-winning CBeebies series is coming live to Ellesmere Port this March. Sarah & Duck's Big Top Birthday, put on by MEI Theatrical in association with Polka Theatre, will be at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall for two performances only at 1.30pm and 4pm on March 15. The enchanting world of CBeebies’ hit animated series Sarah & Duck features a host of wonderful characters from the TV show. Join Sarah and Duck, along with all their favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo and Umbrella, as they plan a circus-themed birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. But when the weather turns windy and the big top is blown away, will Sarah and Duck be able to save the day? Told through a fantastic blend of inventive puppetry, charming storytelling and toe-tapping music, and featuring all the familiar voices from the CBeebies series including Roger Allam as the narrator and Lesley Nicol as Scarf Lady, Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take families on a magical theatrical adventure. Following the gentle adventures of a wide-eyed, seven-year-old girl and her feathered best friend, Sarah & Duck has been a huge hit since its debut in 2013, winning a BAFTA for ‘Best Pre-School Animation’ in 2014 and regularly appearing in CBeebies' Top 10 programmes for viewers aged 4-15. Now in its third series, it is shown in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, and to book, visit brioentertainment.org or call 0333 666 3366. Tickets are priced £13 for adults, £11 concessions and £44 for a family of four (other group discounts available). Man hospitalised after two-vehicle collision on M56 westbound Iconic Chester passenger boat Lady Diana lifted out of River Dee as part of inspection Chester man who rang 999 saying 'they are going to kill me' guilty of making hoax calls when drunk Trio fined for family feud which led to fight in Ellesmere Port town centre Chester MP welcomes plans to revamp Hoole Bridge as part of wider Chester Railway Station improvement package Cheshire police offer sticker support to help people defend Land Rover Defenders from thieves Ellesmere Port theatre company's Shakespeare show with gender shake-up is sell-out success at The Lowry First new council housing scheme in 40 years for Cheshire West completed Woman shocked to find huge Boa Constrictor snake in her bathroom	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2242
__label__cc	0.586503	0.413497	What’s happening Friday in Oroville By Oroville Mercury-Register \| news@orovillemr.com \| Silver Dollar Fair, Chico: Gates open 4-10 p.m. All buildings close at 11 p.m. each evening, but carnival may stay open after the buildings close. Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St. Information, 895-4666 or online. Whole Body Fit: 8:50-10 a.m. Complete workout program for all ability levels. First class free. All equipment provided. 10 punch pass card, $40. Feather River Activity Center, 1875 Feather River Blvd., Oroville. 533-2011. Instructor, Lynndee Caput, 533-0780. Weekly. YMCA Health & Fitness: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Tai Chi. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Co-ed Core Training. 1684 Robinson St. 533-9622. Weekly. YMCA Pool: 8-9 a.m. Water Fitness. 9-10 a.m. Deep Water Cardio. 10-11 a.m. Water Fitness. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Deep Water Cardio and Lap Swim. 533-9622. 1684 Robinson St. Weekly. Public Health Clinic: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Confidential reproductive health services; men, women. 78 Table Mountain Blvd. 538-7341. Weekly. Butte County Historical Society Museum: 9 a.m.-noon. Donation $2. 1735 Spencer St., Oroville. 533-9418. Weekly. C.F. Lott Home: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. New displays. Tour historic Victorian mansion. Sank Park, 1067 Montgomery St. Admission $3, free to children under 12. Museum, 538-2406; home, 538-2497. Open Friday and Sunday. Butte County Historical Society Archives: 9 a.m.-noon. 2335 Baldwin Ave. at Baldwin, Oroville. $3 per person per half hour; $5 per half hour after that up to $25 per day to research. 533-9418. Weekly. Oroville library: 10-11 a.m. Computer Comfort; 10:30 a.m. Babies Love Books; 4 5 p.m. School-age children’s story and craft time, for grades K-5. Free, 1820 Mitchell Ave. 538-7641. Weekly. Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum: 10 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. 13,000+ tools, auto parts, old kitchen utensils and more. Admission $3, free to under age 12; $2.50 AAA members, groups 15+. Tuesdays: Half price to seniors. Call for group tour appointments. No entrance fee to ladies on Thursdays. 538-2528, 538-2406. 1650 Broderick St. Weekly. Pinochle: Games 10 a.m. Feather River Senior Center, 1335 Myers St. 533-8370. Chinese Temple and Museum Complex: Noon-4 p.m. Built in 1863 to serve the largest Chinese community north of Sacramento. $3 general, free to ages 12 and younger, $2.50 for AAA members or groups of 15+. 1500 Broderick St. Call to schedule a group tour.. 538-2406. Daily. Pioneer History Museum: Noon-4 p.m. Admission $3 Adults ($2.50/each for AAA members or groups of 15 or more); free admission to children under 12. Group/classroom tours on Tuesday and Wednesdays by prior arrangement. Call (530) 538-2406 2332 Montgomery St., Oroville. 538-2497. Project Fatherhood, Oroville: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Peer group for dads and father figures with children ages newborn to 5. Support network and incentives, snacks; monthly father/children play dates. 1720 Daryl Porter Way, near Hewitt Park, Oroville. 720-7590. Weekly. Ladies Night Out: 6 p.m. Movie. Gridley library, 299 Spruce St. Usually third Friday, but call 846-3323 to confirm. Weekly. Zumba: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fee $6 drop in or $50 for 10 class punch card. Feather River Recreation and Park District, Activity Center. Weekly. Palermo Grange Bingo: 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. Bingo; $10 minimum buy ins. Drawings for free play; Early Bird games. Snack bar. 18+. Money goes to local non-profits. 7600 Irwin Ave. Cathy or Amy, 533-9211 or 533-1276. Weekly. Health, emotional support New Beginnings AA: 6:30-7:30 a.m. Alano Club, 2471 Bird St. Open. 534-9960. Weekdays. Early Bird Fellowship, Alcoholics Anonymous: Open. 6:30-7:30 a.m., 8-9 p.m. Oroville Family Resource Center, 2185 Baldwin St. Drop-in Center: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Social/coffee time. 492 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. 879-3311. Weekdays. Narcotics Anonymous: Noon, First Step NS at African American Family & Cultural Center, 3300 Spencer Ave.: 5 p.m. Foothill NA at Calvary Lutheran Church, 10 Concordia Lane. 534-3599. Alcoholics Anonymous, Lake Oroville Fellowship: Noon, 8 p.m. 2471 Bird St. All welcome. 538-8180. Narcotics Anonymous: 3:30 p.m. Burlington Ave and Wyandotte Ave. Martin Luther King Park. Southside Hole in the Wall Group of NA. Daily. 1-877-669-1669. Intensive Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Recovery: 5-6:30 p.m. Low and no cost. Free to MediCal patients; insurance accepted. 891-5571. Narcotics Anonymous: Palermo Group of NA. 5 p.m. 7695 Melvina Ave. (Christian Faith Center).1-877-669-1669. Heroin Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. Family Resource Center, 2185 Baldwin Ave. Crystal Meth Anonymous: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oroville Family Resource Center, 2185 Baldwin St. Big Book Study: AA, 6:30 p.m. 2471 Bird St. Friday Nite Grace: 6:30 p.m. Recovery program. Grace Baptist Church, 3646 Oro Dam Boulevard. 12-step Christ-centered designed to help with life’s addictions, abuses and anxieties. 533-1456. ADAM 12-Step Christ-Centered Support Group: 6:30 p.m. Corker House, 2649 Elgin St. Danny, 532-9261. Overeaters Anonymous: 7 p.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, corner of Edgewood and Foothill. Wings Like Eagles: 12-step recovery group, 7-9:30 p.m. 166 Eaton Road. Day-care provided. 891-6353. To submit an item for Oroville calendar, email to calendar@orovillemr.com, fax to 342-3617 or mail to Oroville Community Calendar, P.O. Box 9, Chico, CA 95927. Include your name and phone number. Oroville Mercury-Register Enhance life outlook at eight-week class ‘Bioneers’ conferences benefit CHAT Oroville Rotary repairs library clock \| Snapshot Civil Air Patrol cadets perform at banquet \| Snapshot	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2243
__label__wiki	0.55379	0.55379	Road trip to Miller, Coors will determine… Road trip to Miller, Coors will largely determine Giants’ trade deadline strategy The SF Giants aren't yet ready to "sell" ahead of this year's MLB trade deadline San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) chats with San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey (28) in the dugout before their MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, June 28, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) PUBLISHED: July 12, 2019 at 11:48 am \| UPDATED: July 12, 2019 at 11:54 am MILWAUKEE — The San Francisco Giants have won seven of their last nine, moved to 5.5 games back in the National League Wildcard race and entered the All-Star break playing their best baseball of the season. Now comes the hard part. As the second half begins on Friday, the Giants will play 14 games over the next 13 days including seven on a six-day road trip that features stops at Miller Park and Coors Field. Even if he’s completely recovered from an elbow contusion suffered on Saturday against the Cardinals, ace Madison Bumgarner will pitch just once in the two hitter-friendly parks the Giants are visiting over the next week. The 2019 Giants do have a better road winning percentage (.488) than home winning percentage (.435), but they finished a combined 1-11 on the road against the Brewers and Rockies last season. Giants hire Pat Burrell to coach hitters in San Jose, send familiar face to manage in minors Coors Field has been a particularly brutal destination for San Francisco as the Giants have won just three of their past 22 games in Denver. The road ahead is grueling and the nine teams sitting in front of the Giants in the race for a Wildcard berth makes for a daunting challenge, but a day before the All-Star break, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi insisted the Giants have not determined their strategy ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. “If we continue to play well over these next couple of weeks, then some of the narratives that are out there about what we might do at the trade deadline are probably going to conflict with that goal to keep pushing in a season where we still hope to accomplish some things,” Zaidi said. It is unlikely the Giants will suddenly turn into an aggressive buyer, particularly because the front office has no interest in dealing any of the organization’s top prospects. With a strong five-week stretch and a particularly impressive 10-day period heading into the All-Star break, a team that appeared destined to be broken up by mid-July has temporarily forced Zaidi to hold off on folding his hand “If we keep showing that we can hit and pitch and obviously we have the bullpen to do what we need to do in the long run, I don’t think there’s any doubt in anyone’s mind here that (Zaidi’s) going to do what it takes to win ballgames,” pitcher Jeff Samardzija said. Should the Giants go 2-5 on their seven-game trip and struggle to hit they way they did during the first week of July, it wouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone in the organization if valuable relievers like Will Smith and Sam Dyson are traded. Zaidi may hold onto Bumgarner if the Giants don’t receive a worthwhile offer for one of the most decorated pitchers in franchise history, but the left-hander also understands he could be pitching meaningful games elsewhere if the Giants struggle out of the gates. Should the Giants go 5-2 or better to open the second half, it may force the Giants to stand pat or develop an unconventional strategy. Zaidi could still trade from an area of strength like the bullpen to address a weakness, but he may have suitable replacements waiting at Triple-A Sacramento like Sam Selman or Fernando Abad who wouldn’t represent a drastic drop-off in talent. Regardless of what types of trades the Giants feel inclined to make, there is one aspect of their deadline strategy that won’t shift based on the team’s record following its road trip. With a growing group of top prospects emerging at the lower levels of the team’s farm system, Zaidi indicated the Giants’ preference is to pursue talent with minimal major league experience or prospects on the big league doorstep. “It’s possible that if we wind up having some of these conversations, we’re going to be looking at more guys at the upper levels,” Zaidi said. “And then that kind of becomes less of a true seller-type deal, because those guys can probably help you, even this year.” Acquiring major league-ready talent will potentially help the Giants play meaningful baseball deeper into the season and give the team a better chance of contending in 2020. Five weeks ago, the Giants appeared certain to host a fire sale and turn their attention completely toward the future. While that still may happen, the front office’s approach at the deadline will largely depend on how the next week or two unfolds. 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__label__wiki	0.607903	0.607903	© 2017 Six Arrows Music. All Rights Reserved Booking & General Inquiries: booking@chrisclayton.org Chris Clayton is a worship leader and songwriter with a desire to not just lead and write songs, but empower and facilitate holy moments within the Church. A Texas native, Chris grew up with deep roots in the local church and knew early on that his path involved both music and ministry. Throughout the years, God has been faithful to give Chris opportunities to serve both the local church along with leading and ministering at hundreds of events around the United States. In addition, Chris is also a part of All About Worship, based in Nashville, TN. AAW is a movement seeking to equip, encourage and resource churches and worship pastors all over the globe. In partnership with Integrity Music, AAW is impacting thousands of worship pastors through songs and conferences. As a producer/songwriter, Chris has worked with some extremely talented worship leaders and artist with national credits including Big Daddy Weave, Robbie Seay Band, Shane and Shane, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Jimmy Needham and Christine D’Clario. He is a staff writer with The Rain Collective (in partnership with Integrity Music), a Nashville, TN based group with a heart for resourcing the local and global church. He has written songs with Michael Farren, Jennie Lee Riddle, Matt Armstrong, Chris McClarney, Charlie Hall, Tony Wood, Benji Cowart and many others. Chris' songs have been featured in Worship Leader Magazine SONG DISCOVERY, PraiseHymns Singer's Club, weareworship.com. along with projects with LifeWay Worship Resources, Word Music and Integrity Music. In addition to touring and producing Chris serves as the Creative Arts Pastor at Gateway Church in Franklin, TN and is a member of CHURCHOUSE. Chris is married to his beautiful wife Kara and has four amazing boys, Corbin, Callen, Cade and Cohen. SCHEDULE CHRIS FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2247
__label__cc	0.623747	0.376253	Share Artist Snap Shot: Ella Wesly Ella is in her senior year of the Bachelor's of Fine Arts program. Her focus is in ceramics and she enjoys working on the potter's wheel. Ella is first generation Polish and Dominican descent and this mix of cultural backgrounds creates a jumping ground for her work. As an artist that focuses on both functional and sculptural ceramic work, the themes that Ella explores deal with history and ancestry. By incorporating patterns and textures from both cultures, Ella is able to blend these two background in a way that is contemporary and fresh. For her CSArt share piece, Ella explores a combination of colors and textures by layering applications of wax and glaze. Ella has been involved with CSArt from the start and this is her debut as a share artist. Don't forgot to stay tuned for more! Share Artist Snap Shot: Elizabeth Davis Elizabeth (or Libby as friends call her) is in her senior year of a Bachelor's of Arts programs with a focus in ceramic arts. In addition to ceramics, she enjoys printmaking, specifically silk screen printing. Elizabeth's ceramic work reflects the kind of layered surfaces and textures that she includes in her prints. Her Fall 2015 share piece plays between water carvings of polka dots and scraffito line work on a small porcelain cup. Elizabeth has been involved with CSArt for two semesters now but this is her first time as a share artist!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2249
__label__wiki	0.516464	0.516464	Tony Fratto: The Coming Health Spending Blizzard Published 11:03 AM ET Tue, 22 Dec 2009 Updated 11:27 PM ET Wed, 17 March 2010 CNBC.com As senators made their way to Capitol Hill this weekend, a confluence of meteorological conditions conspired to dump nearly two feet of snow on Washington, DC. Unlike the decisions being made under the Capitol dome, we’ll soon dig ourselves out from the mountains of snow. But the mountains of debt from the Health Care Spending Blizzard of 2009 will be with us for decades to come. Mother Nature will lend a helping hand to rid us of snow by eventually delivering sunny days and warming temperatures. Unfortunately, the nature of political fecklessness in Washington will only make our spending and debt problems worse. Healthcare coverage and the hastle of forms Evidence of the weekend snow blizzard is tangible: we see it. We feel the cold in our bones. We feel its weight as we shovel clear passage for our walkways and cars. Evidence of the spending and debt blizzard is hidden, cloaked in misleading rhetoric and fiscal scoring by a Congressional Budget Office forced to suspend even its own disbelief. But we can make our own forecasts for the storm that's coming. Senate Majority Leader Reid's health spending bill has a holiday teaser price tag of $871 billion over ten years. But even this enormous cost — like so many door-busting Christmas sale items — hides the higher true costs. In the ways of Washington, everyone knows the costs will be higher -- even President Obama who continues to wag his finger at anyone who questions the plainly obvious fiscal fictions in the bill. There are more, but here are three specific ways the legislation will break President Obama's mandate that health reform not add "one single dime" to the deficit: 1. Timing Gimmicks. The CBO score that delivered the rhetorical gift of an estimated $132 billion in deficit reduction looks only at the 10-year window of the bill after enactment of the bill -- not after the benefit programs begin. The overwhelming majority of the bill's benefits (spending) won't kick in until 2014 and after. So the 10-year window includes at least three non-spending years. The start-date gimmick merely delays the deficit spending blizzard. 2. Phantom Physician Payment Cuts. Senator Reid -- in an unabashed feat of cynicism -- proposes to cut the reimbursement rate for doctors participating in the Medicare system by 21% in 2010, and then holding that lower rate for the next decade. There is no person alive in Washington who believes this will happen -- not Harry Reid, not President Obama, not the American Medical Association. No one. CBO Director Elmendorf knows it won't happen, but his hands were tied by its inclusion in the bill. What everyone does know is that Congress will instead move separately to INCREASE reimbursement rates in order to ensure that doctors continue to participate in Medicare programs. The price tag for this "doc fix" alone approaches $300 billion over the next ten years. If included -- as everyone knows it should be -- the scoring blows up. Taking this measure out of the health spending bill is a fiction to make Reid's warped math appear to work. 3. Medicaid Cost-sharing Deals. Medicaid -- the health care system originally intended for poor Americans -- will be expanded to include individuals and higher incomes. Because Medicaid costs are shared by the federal government and states, this expansion will bust the budgets of already strained state budgets. Recognizing this, Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson sold his vote to conclude Senate debate in exchange for a promise that federal taxpayers will pick up -- forever -- the increased costs of this expansion. All other states will (rightly) seek to match the "full-Nelson" benefit. Like the "doc fix", everyone knows this will happen, and everyone -- again, President Obama and CBO included -- understands it will result in billions of additional spending on the fiscal tab not offset by tax increases in the bill. The so-called Blue Dog Democrats in the House know it, but since this group is now as fictional as the blue-skinned Avatar characters, they'll go along and allow the spending storm to come. Liberals in the House and Senate know it, but an expansion of federally-paid health care, isn't something to avoid, but rather is their chief aim. In Washington, we may still be digging out from the weekend's winter snow storm, but we'll be digging out from the Senate snow job for decades. Grab your shovels. Healthcare Bill Passes Second Test in Senate Democratic Health Care Deals 'Sleazy': GOP Senator Farrell: The Health Care Bill & Stocks We Like Slideshow: The Globalization of Health Care Tony Fratto is a CNBC on-air contributor and most recently served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary for the Bush Administration.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2252
__label__wiki	0.97378	0.97378	Students' lunches were thrown away over a $15 debt. Now the school is apologizing By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Updated 7:07 PM ET, Wed November 13, 2019 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. About 40 students who owed a lunch balance had their hot meals thrown away at one Minnesota school. (CNN) A school in Minnesota is apologizing after students who owed lunch balances had their hot meals thrown away. About 40 students at Richfield High School had their lunches taken away Monday and replaced with cold lunches before school leadership intervened, Richfield Public Schools told CNN on Wednesday. The students had a lunch balance of $15 or more. "We deeply regret our actions today and the embarrassment that it caused several of our students. We have met with some of the students involved and apologized to them," the district said in a Facebook post on Monday. Cafeteria workers gave students a cold lunch in place of a hot lunch, which is the existing practice at the school, the statement said. Superintendent Steven Unowsky told TV station KARE that if a student already has a lunch on their tray, they should be allowed to eat it. 75% of US school districts report student meal debt. Here's what they're doing to combat the problem "A hot lunch should never be taken from a child," he told KARE. "One of the things that we can do as adults is model failure with grace. We absolutely failed in this situation and our team is working to try and rectify the mistakes that we've made." Senior Diamond Johnson was at lunch when she saw a cafeteria worker throwing away lunches. She said it happened at least 10 times before she started recording a video, which she shared with CNN. "It was happening right after one another. It was in front of everybody, so the whole thing was embarrassing to the students," Johnson told CNN. Johnson said the way it works at the school is that students wait in line, pick out their food and then punch in their student number before paying. "The lunch lady that was standing at the computer took the took their food off their trays with her bare hands and put it in a bowl," Johnson said. "They later threw it away, and then the students had to get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich." School lunch shaming will now be against the law in California Johnson said she shared the video on social media because she wanted to bring awareness to the issue and get helps for the kids who can't afford a hot meal. "I just wanted everybody to come together and come up with or try to come up with a solution for this problem," she said. The district said it has $19,669 in outstanding lunch account balances, which includes a deficit carried over from last year. Richfield Public Schools has a fund set up for people to help cover unpaid lunch accounts. The district said it had received more than $3,600 as of Wednesday afternoon.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2253
__label__cc	0.60831	0.39169	Cosmetic Dentistry Home Experts Answers Villagers oppose plans to turn Local Pub into Dental Practice A number of villagers in Ash Green near Colchester are opposing plans to turn the local pub into a dental practice. The Brick & Tile pub closed seven months ago after the previous owner died and the new owners have submitted plans to Colchester Council to turn the pub into a dental surgery; however, local residents say that they want a pub, rather than a surgery. The planning application states that the practice would employ eight people, including five on a full-time basis. Sarah Evans, the owner of Tangles hair salon, which is across the road from the pub, said that it was a great shame that the pub closed and the community missed having a local where everyone could gather. Another resident, Kim White, said that the closure of the pub was a great loss to the local community; she said that there was no real need for a dental surgery because there are two practices nearby. Kevin Chapman, from County Cars, said that he was not opposed to the dental surgery because it was better than having an empty building; he also said that a dental surgery would bring more people into the village, which may be beneficial for the other local businesses. The council are set to make a decision on the planning application later this year. Bradford dentist submits application to convert run-down pub into a new practice-8665 Councillors approve plans to turn rundown Bradford pub into new dental practice-7720 NHS dentistry improves in Wiltshire Crowborough dental practice saved by new owners-4494 Plans submitted to turn run down Preston pub into a brand new dental practice-1931 Tags: Dental practice, Dentist, pub This entry was posted on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 10:52 am and is filed under General. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Cosmetic Dentistry Costs Cosmetic Dentistry Abroad 6 - Month Smiles Fast Braces Dental Specialists Search Questions http://www.changingfacesdentures.co.uk © 2015 cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2262
__label__wiki	0.672369	0.672369	Memorials of WW2 Tour Including DDay Landing Beaches with Collette An unforgettable journey of discovery and remembrance awaits you on a sojourn to Northern France. London-Paris-Normandy-Reims (Champagne) 10 Days • 12 Meals Plan Now for 2020, tours begin in April Starting at $3249 USD/ $3799 CDN In Westminster, discover London’s connections to the war at Churchill’s underground War Rooms. Travel to Paris via the high-speed Eurostar Train, and drive through the French countryside en route to Caen Canal and Pegasus Bridge, captured by the heroic British 6th Airborne Division. Immerse yourself in the history of Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches and visit the Normandy American Cemetrey. Pay your respect to the fallen men of the Commonwealth land forces with no known graves at Bayeux Memorial, and visit the Museum of Surrender in Reims, where the German’s gave their unconditional surrender to end the war in Europe. Finish in Paris for the incomparable experience of dining inside the Eiffel Tower. (Top Image: Juno Beach from the roof of the Juno Beach Centre, BestTrip.tv) An unforgettable journey of discovery and remembrance awaits you on a sojourn to Northern France In Westminster, discover London’s connections to the war at Churchill’s underground War Rooms. Travel to Paris via the high-speed Eurostar Train, and drive through the French countryside en route to Caen Canal and Pegasus Bridge, captured by the heroic British 6th Airborne Division. Immerse yourself in the history of Normandy’s D-Day Landing Beaches and visit Canada's Juno Beach Centre. Pay your respects to the fallen men of the Commonwealth land forces with no known graves at Bayeux Memorial, and visit the Museum of Surrender in Reims, where the German’s gave their unconditional surrender to end the war in Europe. Finish in Paris for the incomparable experience of dining inside the Eiffel Tower. An unforgettable journey of discovery and remembrance awaits you on a sojourn to Northern France on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. London, England - Tour Begins Welcome to London! Discover the city’s rich historical relationship with World War II. This evening dine amongst history as you meet your fellow travellers for dinner in the iconic Borough Market. Uncover London’s myriad connections to WWII on an expert-guided walk. In Westminster, see iconic London sights including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and Parliament. Then, go underground to the place history was made: the Churchill War Rooms. Navigate a labyrinth of corridors hidden under the streets of Westminster that sheltered Winston Churchill and his war cabinet from the bombing raids while they planned for victory. This afternoon you may take an optional excursion to Windsor Castle: originally built to guard the city of London, and the home of kings and queens for nine centuries, Windsor Castle was also used as a secret refuge for the royal family during WWII. London - Paris, France - Caen Whisk away from London to Paris on board the high-speed Eurostar train. Arrive in Paris and embark on a drive that delivers you to Normandy by way of the French countryside. Stop at Pegasus Bridge, featured in The Longest Day. This vital structure across the Caen Canal was captured by the heroic British 6th Airborne Division in the opening hours of the invasion, making it the most famous mission of Britain’s airborne division. Caen - D-Day Landing Sites and Canada's Juno Beach Centre - Caen Immerse yourself in the history of Normandy’s beaches – the site of the largest amphibious invasion in history. Visit Juno and Sword Beach, where Canadian and British soldiers sacrificed their lives among a deluge of air attacks, naval bombardments, and land offences. Continue on to Arromanche-les-Bains to view the Mulberry Harbour, one of the greatest engineering feats of WWII and a massive coup for the Allies. Visit the Bayeux Cemetrey and Memorial – the largest WWII cemetrey of Commonwealth soldiers in France. Pay respect to the 1,800 men of the Commonwealth land forces that perished and have no known grave. Next, explore the Memorial de Caen (Peace Museum) dedicated to providing a comprehensive history of the D-Day landings and Europe’s post-war transition. Caen - D-Day Landing Sites - Caen Set out for the Normandy American Cemetrey and visit the cemetrey grounds, the memorial, and the visitor’s centre. Visit two U.S. landing zones of the invasion of Normandy: Omaha Beach and this afternoon, Utah Beach. Discover Pointe du Hoc, a strategic German battery that defended Utah and Omaha beaches from the Allied invasion, where craters from cataclysmic bombings occupy the landscape to this day. At the Airborne Museum, learn the unique history of paratroopers in the city of Saint-Mère-Église. Caen - Reims On a meditative drive to Reims, stop in Compiegne and the Memorial of Internment and Deportation, dedicated to the 40,000 people deported to German camps. Later, arrive in Reims, the city where the World War II treaty was signed. Enjoy some free time, and consider a visit to the Square des Victimes de la Gestapo. Reims - Paris Before departing Reims, stop at Musée de la Reddition, the former schoolhouse where German officers signed a declaration of unconditional surrender. Afterward, an elevated dining experience highlights the region’s reputation for great cuisine and champagne. Raise a glass to Reims before arriving in Paris. Spend the afternoon at leisure and discover for yourself why this is truly one of the world’s great cities. On the streets of Paris this morning, a local expert leads you on a walk through time on a WWII-themed tour of the city. From the Vel d’Hiv, Hôtel de Ville, Grand Palais, Invalides, Ecole Militaire, Panthéon, Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Germaine-des-Prés, see the sites that tell the story of the liberation of Paris and what life was like under German occupation. This afternoon you may join an optional tour of the Louvre, or spend the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, bid farewell to Paris during an incredible meal inside one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, the Eiffel Tower. Paris - Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close today. Terms and Conditions Include: *Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy, tour inclusions and available options may vary based on departure date. Please ask us about your preferred departure dates for full pricing details. 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__label__wiki	0.867925	0.867925	WEBB: After Ard death, officials seek a solution Barnett-DeVries and the area Mental Health Commission are making strides to open a crisis care center in Evansville. WEBB: After Ard death, officials seek a solution Barnett-DeVries and the area Mental Health Commission are making strides to open a crisis care center in Evansville. Check out this story on courierpress.com: https://www.courierpress.com/story/opinion/columnists/jon-webb/2017/09/10/webb-after-ard-death-local-officials-seek-solution/646434001/ Jon Webb, Courier & Press Published 8:00 a.m. CT Sept. 10, 2017 \| Updated 10:49 a.m. CT Sept. 10, 2017 Ricky Ard's empty orange folding chair he used to sit on daily outside of his apartment. Ard was killed by police Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.(Photo: Zach Evans, Courier & Press)Buy Photo According to a local mental health advocate, Ricky Ard could still be alive. Ard, the man police shot and killed on Aug. 29, was embroiled in a schizophrenic episode when he shattered windows at the federal building in Downtown Evansville and chased an EPD officer with a baseball bat. But he’d also shown up there the day before to “express concerns about the government.” He was eventually escorted off the property. That first day, before the outburst, was crucial for Ard, said Amy Barnett-DeVries, lead organizer for Congregations Acting for Justice and Empowerment. If he’d had a place to go to receive medical treatment and calm down, we might have been able to avoid the tragedy that waited 24 hours later. “As an organization, we don’t think that he had to die, had there been that type of intervention,” she said. She hopes to create it. Barnett-DeVries and the area Mental Health Commission are making strides to open a crisis care center in Evansville – a short-term facility open to nonviolent people who need immediate aid. Namely anyone declared, after an evaluation, not to be homicidal or suicidal. The hope: such a facility could lessen the burden on emergency rooms and jails – sometimes the only places for the mentally ill to land in a country that consistently guts funds and resources for behavioral health. “It’s a community problem, so it’ll require a community solution,” said Wyeth Hatfield, co-chair of the commission. “I think the commission is good at bringing in pieces of the solutions we already have.” Those pieces include representatives from Deaconess, St. Vincent, ECHO, Southwestern Behavioral Health, EPD and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, among others. Hatfield said everyone’s trying to “knit themselves together” to find a solution. The local effort would be modeled off The Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio, a facility that cycles patients through in 24- to 72-hour bursts. It offers care for mental health and substance abuse – two issues that are often linked, Hatfield said. Leon Evans, the now-retired CEO of that facility, will come to Evansville Oct. 25-26 to meet with the commission and other community leaders, hoping to develop a vision for what a facility in Evansville would look like. It’s too early in the process to discuss concrete plans, but Barnett-DeVries envisioned a smaller facility with a quick turnover, perhaps 8-12 beds at first. And Hatfield would like to see the center built in a prominent location, such as Downtown. The specifics, though, will depend on data and community need. Funding is all over the place right now, too. Flushes of cash could come from Medicaid, public grants and private funds, Barnett-DeVries said. Coroner: Fatal shooting shows how handling mental health crises falls to police Man killed by police had schizophrenic episode: Coroner Whatever the facility ends up being, it’s needed. Both Hatfield and Barnett-DeVries said countless families they talk to share anecdotes of mentally ill relatives cycling in and out of jail on Podunk charges. “Many of these deputies or officers, they may have a person’s birth date memorized because they’ve had so many interactions with them,” Barnett-DeVries said. “In my opinion, it may just be easier for (officers) to take them to jail.” That contributes to jail overcrowding – a problem reverberating through Vanderburgh County and the entire country. Politicians often drone on about high crime rates, but the problem may be high arrest hates, Hatfield said – numbers inflated by mentally ill folks picked up for trespassing or disturbing the peace. According to data Hatfield sent me, the U.S. remains the heavyweight champ of locking people in a box. Per 100,000 people in this country, 707 are jammed behind bars. Our closest competition? Russia, with 474. Sheriff Dave Wedding will tell you that jails aren't equipped to treat the mentally ill. And according to the American Psychological Association, “prisoners are reluctant to open up in environments where they do not feel physically or psychologically safe.” A jail stint can also throw off any care the person might be receiving, causing them to “decompensate mentally,” Hatfield said. If they’re taking medication, their dosages could go askew and it may be weeks before they readjust. That sparks lapses in their everyday duties (Hatfield talked to a family who missed had their electricity shut off), more irrational behavior, more run-ins with police and more arrests. It’s a grim cycle. “Ultimately, the real goal is to divert people from jail,” Hatfield said. “We want to do that in a preventative manner.” Emergency rooms are also chest-deep in the crisis. Often slammed with patients, long-wait times and over-extended nurses and doctors, they’re “not equipped” to handle mental health episodes. Barnett-DeVries said Deaconess and St. Vincent have been heavily involved in developing a care center, hoping it could “ease their burden.” It would help patients as well. “A lot of people who land there can’t afford the emergency bill,” she said. WEBB: After shooting, people see what they want WEBB: Shooting shows sad state of mental health care Whether this will all work, of course, remains unclear. Mental health is a complicated issue, and sending folks into crisis care centers requires either their acquiescence or a judge’s order. And I’m sure CAJE and commission members would tell you there’s no magic solution. In San Antonio, with its nationally renowned facility, mental health care has improved, and that’s the main goal. But side problems remain. Jail overcrowding still lingers. According to News 4 down there, the Baxter County Sheriff recently shipped 98 inmates to Karnes County to buy some space, all at a cost of “thousands of dollars per day.” And that’s not counting $2.5 million in deputy overtime. It’s not because of an influx of the mentally ill prisoners, though. Despite the national trend toward drug diversion programs and shorter sentences, drug arrests down there have spiked by 36 percent recently, according to police data. A lot of hope is pinned on Evansville’s care center. Accomplishing its myriad goals will take careful coordination from a slew of public entities. Barnett-DeVries and the commission think they’re up to the task. Let’s hope so. Lives depend on it. Contact Jon Webb at jon.webb@courierpress.com Read or Share this story: https://www.courierpress.com/story/opinion/columnists/jon-webb/2017/09/10/webb-after-ard-death-local-officials-seek-solution/646434001/ There's a growing problem in the opioid fight A member of the Manson family once wrote to the Evansville Press Letter: An open letter to the University of Evansville Letter: Don't blame Dems; it's the GOP taking your guns This bill would give some Indiana teachers a huge raise Letter: Sen. Braun broke a promise to me	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2266
__label__wiki	0.538955	0.538955	Oregon Must Face Lawsuit From Oracle November 20, 2015 JUNE WILLIAMS PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) – Oregon will have to face a lawsuit from Oracle, which accused it of violating copyrighted software code in setting up the state’s failed health insurance exchange, a federal judge ruled. The state claimed immunity in the lawsuit from Oracle, the technology contractor for the Cover Oregon health insurance exchange. The exchange was a failure despite $305 million in federal funding. Its website was never fully operational. The copyright claim is part of lengthy litigation between the state and parties responsible for the health exchange debacle. Oracle sued Oregon in 2014 for $23 million in unpaid fees and the state filed its own claim against Oracle for breach of contract several weeks later. Part of Oracle’s claims alleged infringement of its software code. The state sought dismissal for sovereign immunity. But U.S. District Judge Anna Brown on Wednesday found “sufficiently clear and unambiguous waiver of Oregon’s Eleventh Amendment immunity as to Oracle’s copyright-infringement claims.” Brown said Assistant Attorney General McDonald, who signed the license service agreement with Oracle, “had either actual or apparent authority to waive Oregon’s Eleventh Amendment immunity” by signing the various contracts. The Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 in March to dissolve Cover Oregon and transfer its functions and duties to the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). DCBS also filed a motion for dismissal from the copyright claims. However, “The transfer of Cover Oregon’s rights, obligations, and liabilities in Senate Bill 1 did not transfer Cover Oregon’s lack of Eleventh Amendment immunity,” Brown wrote. Oracle also asked Brown to rule on the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1, but Brown declined, saying a ruling wasn’t necessary to decide whether the copyright claims can go forward. The state has until Dec. 7 to appeal. ← No Harm, No Foul in Student Info Sales Greens Fight Drilling in Ventura County →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2267
__label__wiki	0.992053	0.992053	https://www.ctpost.com/hockey/article/Sound-Tigers-nipped-by-Portland-189822.php Sound Tigers nipped by Portland Michael Fornabaio, Staff Writer David Leggio made 36 saves Saturday night, 16 of them in the third period. That's the biggest reason the Portland Pirates beat the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 2-1 at Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine. "We should have won the game," Bridgeport coach Jack Capuano said by phone. "We outplayed them. We outchanced them. We did a lot of great things." Leggio, though, made all kinds of saves to send the Sound Tigers to their fifth loss in six games. The goalie stopped a flurry from Tomas Marcinko and Micheal Haley early in the third period. He denied each of the Sound Tigers forwards on a power play midway through the third. To cap it off, Leggio robbed Jesse Joensuu, who'd scored earlier in the period, with a glove save with 23.9 seconds to play. "That was probably one of the better games we played all year," Capuano said. "Our four lines played extremely well. I just told the guys, if we continue to play like that, we're going to get rewarded." It didn't start out that way. T.J. Brennan scored through traffic on the first shift of the game, the first shot, 22 seconds in. Mikko Koskinen made 29 saves after that, victimized only by Matt Ellis after the Pirates came out of a scrum with a power play in the second. The Pirates remained perfect in six games at home, including two wins against the Sound Tigers. They are 0-2 on the road, including a loss at Bridgeport. David Ullstrom missed the game with an injury. Justin Taylor made his professional debut in Ullstrom's place. Bridgeport 0 0 1--1 Portland 1 1 0--2 First Period -- 1, Portland, Brennan 1 (Parrish, Stuart), :22. Penalties -- Rakhshani, Bpt (hooking), 1:04; Colliton, Bpt (holding), 9:52; Roloff, Por (interference), 12:32; Colliton, Bpt (tripping), 14:52. Second Period -- 2, Portland, Ellis 2 (Mancari, Byron), 8:44 (pp). Penalties -- Persson, Por (slashing), 4:31; Marcinko, Bpt (roughing), 7:28; Figren, Bpt (roughing), 7:28; Adam, Por (cross-checking), 7:28; Reese, Bpt (slashing), 14:04. Third Period -- 3, Bridgeport, Joensuu 2, 10:17. Penalties -- Stuart, Por (boarding), 3:58; Conboy, Por (cross-checking), 11:10; Martin, Bpt, double minor (roughing), 19:22; Schiestel, Por, double minor (roughing), 19:22. Shots on goal -- Bridgeport 7-13-17--37. Portland 10-14-7--31. Power play opportunities -- Bridgeport 0 of 4, Portland 1 of 5. Goaltenders -- Bridgeport, Koskinen 1-3-0 (31 shots-29 saves). Portland, Leggio 2-0-0 (37-36).Attendance -- 5,505. Referee -- J.Hebert. Linesmen -- Lovett, Andrews.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2280
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__label__cc	0.52304	0.47696	Mt. Gox Halts ALL Bitcoin Withdrawals, Price Drop Follows Feb 7, 2014 at 07:47 UTC Updated Dec 17, 2018 at 11:07 UTC Jon Southurst UPDATE (7th February, 11:25 GMT): Users with bitcoin withdrawals in limbo have reported that the amounts are being returned to their Mt. Gox wallet balances. Japan-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, the third-largest for trading the US dollar for bitcoin by 30-day volume, has announced it is temporarily pausing bitcoin withdrawals. The company has released a statement on its website that says the following: Dear MtGox Customers, During our efforts to resolve the issue being encountered by some bitcoin withdrawals it was determined that the increase in withdrawal traffic is hindering our efforts on a technical level. As to get a better look at the process the system needs to be in a static state. In order for our team to resolve the withdrawal issue it is necessary to temporarily pause all withdrawal traffic to obtain a clear technical view of the current processes. We apologize for the extremely short notice, but as of now all bitcoin withdrawals will be paused, and withdrawals in the queue will returned to your MtGox wallet and can be re-intiated once the issue is resolved. Customers can still use the trading platform as usual. Our team will be working hard through the weekend and will provide an update on Monday, February 10, 2014 (JST). Again, we apologize for the inconvenience, and ask for your continued patience and support while we work to resolve this issue. The MtGox Team Mt. Gox has been suffering from lengthy delays transferring bitcoin to USD and transferring to US bank accounts for some time now, but similar issues recently extended to those looking to withdraw fiat values in other major currencies like euro and Japanese yen. The Bitcoin Price Index, which currently includes Mt. Gox (as well as Bitstamp and BTC-e) shows the bitcoin price starting to drop last night, and falling a further $75 from today’s open down to $709 at the time of writing. Bitcoin-specific withdrawal problems Most recently Mt. Gox’s issues with getting money out of the exchange have extended even to withdrawals in actual bitcoin. Reports of sporadic difficulties withdrawing BTC from Mt. Gox began to trickle in as early as late December, but increased in the 72 hours leading up to this announcement. At first, users reported getting an erroneous “Invalid Bitcoin Address” error message when attempting to transfer – something that has happened several times in the past and is said to be due to the exchange’s ‘hot wallet’ running dry in times of great demand. Even supposedly successful transactions, which the Mt. Gox website will have claimed to have occurred, often do not register on bitcoin’s public block chain. One user, who tried this morning to withdraw a substantial amount of bitcoin, told this story: I had BTC sitting in my Gox account for a few weeks then decided to transfer to my home PC wallet. I had transferred BTC to and from Mt Gox several times since November last year without any problems. On Feb 4th at 2:15pm I made the transfer unaware that others were already experiencing problems with ‘stuck’ transactions. After I committed the transfer, the Gox website immediately issued a transaction hash and deducted the BTC plus a fee from my account. When I checked several hours later that transaction hash was not found on the blockchain. Needless to say, nothing has appeared in my wallet. I raised three support tickets but none have yet been assigned to an agent. When I search google for “Mt. Gox BTC withdrawal problem” I find there are hundreds of people with the same or similar issues. Even smaller withdrawals were affected, with other users reporting similar stories when attempting to withdraw amounts of less than 1 BTC. Graphs on Bitcoincharts.com showed bitcoin trading volume increasing markedly over the past 24 hours or so. At the time of writing, since midnight on the 6th February UTC, over 45,084 BTC has been traded on Mt. Gox – compared to only 11,348 in the entire 48 hour period before that. source: bitcoincharts.com Coinsight.org, which tracks data based on each exchange’s public API, showed an hourly increase in Mt. Gox’s BTC withdrawal volumes and ‘stuck’ withdrawals until 13:00 Japan time, when there was a vertical drop. Numbers began rising again almost immediately after. Source: Coinsight Turbulent history Many users had thought their bitcoin balances were relatively secure, at least compared to national currency amounts, and could be transferred to a local wallet at a moment’s notice. Mt. Gox has not indicated there will be any difficulty doing that once its technical problems are ironed out. This was the expectation, given bitcoin is considered ‘sound money’ by its fans and that Mt. Gox is not a fractional reserve bank subject to problems with a ‘bank run‘ in digital currency. If a bitcoin is listed in a wallet, users presume it may be transferred or withdrawn without delay. Were Mt. Gox to collapse, or even render itself unreliable as a platform, a large portion of bitcoin trade would either scramble for a new home or disappear altogether, which could have a dramatic effect on bitcoin’s value. Founded originally by serial tech innovator Jed McCaleb in 2009 as an exchange for Magic: The Gathering Online players, Mt. Gox was turned into a bitcoin-only exchange in 2010 before being sold to Mark Karpeles and his company Tibanne Ltd., the current owner. Mt. Gox was the largest and, for many, the only bitcoin-fiat currency exchange from bitcoin’s introduction until last year. While it had endured hacks, price crashes and double-spend crises in the past, it was the most well-known and used exchange for large-scale bitcoin traders until competitors such as Bitstamp, BTC China and BTC-e began to usurp its power. It accounted for over 70% of global trading volume in April 2013 and its price has traditionally been the highest, apart from certain times in 2013 when BTC China held the record or when Bitstamp managed to overtake it. A series of misfortunes since April have seen Mt. Gox’s USD trading fall to an 18% market share, just behind Europe’s Bitstamp and BTC-e with 30% and 25% respectively. Although criticisms have often been leveled at Mt. Gox throughout its history and reached a crescendo by the end of 2013, the company has also suffered from external forces. Payment processor Dwolla experienced a suspension of transactions to and from Mt. Gox, initiated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in May 2013. Following that, in August a Mt. Gox subsidiary in the US, Mutum Sigillum LLC, lost $2.9m in a seizure of its Dwolla account by the DHS. That deparment of the federal government claimed that the company had concealed its business as a money transmitter and failed to register as such with FinCEN. The DHS seized a further $2.1m from Mt. Gox’s two Wells Fargo accounts in the US, one of them under Mutum Sigillum’s name and one in CEO Karpeles’ own name. Federal testimonies have since revealed the seizures had more to do with users’ Silk Road related activities than FinCEN’s rules. With $5m in reserves gone, and with US banks and payment processors alike refusing to engage in further business with them, Mt. Gox has since struggled to transfer funds into the US and to its many American customers. A dispute with another US partner, bitcoin incubator CoinLab, saw Mt. Gox sued for $75m in September 2013. Mt. Gox countersued for $5.5m, claiming CoinLab had also failed to register as a money transmitter and jeopardized the business. The case is still ongoing. Users of the Bitcointalk forums have been complaining about Mt. Gox’s withdrawal problems for the past few days. CoinDesk will continue to update this story as new information comes in. This article was co-authored by Daniel Cawrey. PricesMt GoxExchangesNewsMarkets	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2289
__label__cc	0.629917	0.370083	Pellerin: Healthy Ottawa – Protecting nature, use it or lose it This region is blessed with parks, green space – and rivers. To keep them vibrant and safe, we need to get out and enjoy them. Brigitte Pellerin More from Brigitte Pellerin This region is blessed with parks, green space – and rivers. To keep them vibrant, we need to get out and enjoy them. If you lived in Montreal or Toronto and wanted to escape the city to somewhere wild and quiet, you would first have to sit for a frustratingly long spell in heavy traffic. Reaching the Muskokas on a Saturday morning is not an experience I wish to repeat. We in Ottawa-Gatineau are very fortunate. We have so much nature to enjoy. Gatineau Park is probably the jewel in our collective green crown, but there are countless parks, trails, multi-use pathways, off-leash dog parks and forests to explore. And that’s not counting rivers and lakes where we can kayak, swim or just goof off on the beach with the kids. We don’t have to drive far to enjoy nature. “Access to green spaces and public parks,” says Ecology Ottawa’s Vi Bui, “is a key indicator of a healthy and vibrant community.” On that scale, we’re doing pretty well. Access to recreational water is just as important. Pools and splash pads are neat, but nothing beats natural water for maximum health benefits. So here’s something for Ottawa to work on: more access for the public to the Ottawa River. Meredith Brown, Riverkeeper Emerita, certainly endorses that. “There is a boat launch on Blair Road and people often hang out there for the day since there are so few places to access the river,” she says. Ottawa Riverkeeper Emerita Meredith Brown is seen here at Remic Rapids in this file photo. Julie Oliver / Postmedia She’s looking forward to a plan by the National Capital Commission, approved last year, “to improve public access and interaction with the river,” by creating a riverfront park stretching from LeBreton Flats to Mud Lake near Britannia, a park “that strengthens people’s relationship with nature, as well as with the culture, beauty and spirit of the dynamic Ottawa River.” Sign me up for the official fan club. Safe, clean, widely accessible swimming spots are fantastic to have in any city. Ottawa has four public beaches (Petrie Island, Mooney’s Bay, Westboro and Britannia), but the water quality isn’t always good enough to swim. Wouldn’t it be splendid if we could clean up Dow’s Lake, minimize motorized boats and turn it into a giant shallow pool for families? Unfortunately, that’s probably not what Lt.-Col. John By had in mind when he flooded the original swamp there and built the Rideau Canal as a 19th-century transitway. On the up side, participants in the recent Super League Triathlon safely did the swimming leg of their race in a section of the canal near Lansdowne Park. The Super League Triathlon Qualifier was held around Lansdowne Park and the Rideau Canal. Ashley Fraser / Postmedia (Note, however, that with rare exceptions, the rules say no one can “dive, jump, scuba-dive, swim or bathe in a navigation channel” of a historic canal like the Rideau Canal. The Rideau River itself is a different story.) As Brown points out, rivers are trickier than lakes for swimming, because of currents, undertows or rapids. All the more reason, she says, to develop more clean and safe locations for people to cool off or explore. It’s healthy for the water, too. As Ottawa Riverkeeper explains in its list of 10 things we can do to make sure that river stays the wonderful resource we’ve come to know, “Using your river sends the message that it’s worth protecting. When we stop using the river we welcome its disintegration.” Crowds of youngsters seek refuge in the Ottawa River at Britannia Beach during the hottest days of summer. Wayne Cuddington / Postmedia That message is endorsed by Ecology Ottawa. “We believe that when people get involved, parks get better,” says Bui. “Both local representatives and Ottawa residents can increase access to and stewardship of their local parks by hosting and organizing community events at their local green spaces, providing opportunities to animate your parks, and facilitating more community building in Ottawa’s parks.” Pellerin: Healthy Ottawa – Suck it up and ditch those single-use plastic straws Pellerin: Healthy Ottawa – The virtues of (safe) street play Public engagement is important, because there are clearly gaps in the stewardship of some of our nearby waters. In July, for instance, the Riverkeeper reported four incidents of mass fish deaths on the La Lièvre River, which flows into the Ottawa near Cumberland. The Riverkeeper fears a “toxic agent” of some sort, and estimates that thousands of fish have died. Answers haven’t been forthcoming from any level of government. Residents of other cities in Canada envy us in Ottawa for the sheer amount of green space we have, for our rivers, and for the number of lakes that are close by. So do your health, and that of this fantastic natural resource a favour, and use them. There’s lots of summer left. Brigitte Pellerin is an Ottawa writer who wants this city to be the healthiest in Canada. Her series appears on Tuesdays and Fridays. ALSO IN CITIZEN OPINIONS: Voltolina: Can digital partnerships in health care protect our privacy? Brulé: Learners need more than one-size-fits-all class structures. Welcome to Algonquin’s Online Campus Ingham: If Ottawa wants better transit, could a union bargain for it? 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__label__wiki	0.59635	0.59635	Bluegreen Vacations • Colorful Places owner sign in Week 1 NFL 2015 Travel Guide By Jeff Carter on September 3, 2015 September 9, 2015 Are you planning to attend one of the 16 NFL season openers? Here’s a guide to help plan or tweak your pro football vacation agenda for Week 1 of the National Football League season. Check back here every week during the season for more travel ideas. Steelers at Patriots 8:30 p.m., Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts Storyline: Two the top teams in the AFC meet in the nationally televised season kickoff. Pats QB Tom Brady‘s suspension (Deflategate) has been overturned in court, and he will play, but Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell (substance abuse) will serve his suspension. Can the Steelers survive his absence? Stadium tip: Before your trip, find and download a local traffic app. Boston driving always requires patience and planning, and depending on when you leave for the stadium, in this instance you might also have to contend with rush hour traffic. Making a weekend of it? Enjoy a pure Cape Cod experience as you browse or buy at the Bird Carvers & Wildlife Arts Show and Sale, 10 a.m-4 p.m. September 12-13 at Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, just off Highway 6A in East Sandwich. Then take a short drive down cape on scenic 6A for a lovely and modestly priced seafood dinner at the Dolphin Restaurant in Barnstable Village, family managed for more than 60 years. If you’re in the Bluegreen Vacation Club: The stadium is 90 miles from adjacent resorts in Dennis Port on Cape Cod, The Soundings Seaside Resort and the Breakers Resort. Expect a best-case 2-hour drive to Foxboro if traffic is average. The return trip should be shorter. Packers at Bears 1 p.m. (noon local), Soldier Field, Chicago Storyline: The Bears scrap-heaped their woeful 2014 defense, upgrading personnel and switching schemes to a 3-4. But can Chicago hope to slow the Packers, who figure to be plenty potent even without injured WR Jordy Nelson? Stadium tip: Parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff. The Will Call window opens 2½ hours before kickoff. Don’t plan on buying a ticket from scalpers onsite; strictly enforced ticket-scalping rules at this stadium subject both seller and buyer to arrest. Making a weekend of it? Enjoy the light, late-summer lakefront breeze and taste wines from around the globe (via local restaurants) at the Windy City Wine Festival, September 11-12 at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. As for dinner, since you’re in Chicago for a Bears game, it’s hard to pass up a boneless ribeye from Ditka’s—except maybe for a gorgeously gooey deep dish from Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. If you’re in the Bluegreen Vacation Club: Hotel Blake is less than 1½ miles from the stadium. Call a taxi or Uber. Or if you’d enjoy the exercise and the weather’s nice, the 30-minute walk—partly through Grant Park green space—beats sitting in traffic. Chiefs at Texans 1 p.m. (noon local), NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas Storyline: Questions, questions. Will star free-agent Jeremy Maclin catch a TD pass, something no Kansas City WR did all last season? Can RB Alfred Blue and WR DeAndre Hopkins effectively replace two missing longtime Houston stars, the inured Arian Foster and the departed Andre Johnson? Stadium tip: Parking passes are sold out for the entire season. If you need one, the Texans recommend looking into the secondary market. Making a weekend of it? There’s enough to see at Space Center Houston to make it an all-day Saturday trip. See moon rocks, a restored Saturn V, experience “Living in Space,” or maybe even splurge for a VIP-style Level 9 Tour of the entire Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. At dinner, fill up on chicken, pork, duck and fish at Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakouse, but leave room for on Pincaha, the specialty cut at this authentic Churrascaria. Colts at Bills 1 p.m., Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York Storyline: Buckle up, Bills fans, as the Rex Ryan era begins. And the first-game matchup will be telling, pitting Ryan’s defense against QB Andrew Luck and the high-powered Colts offense. Stadium tip: Less expensive alternatives to stadium parking are abundant. They include private lawns on Abbott Road, Big Tree Road and Southwestern Boulevard. Most residents charge $15 or less and even allow tailgating within reason. Making a weekend of it? If you’ve never been to Niagara Falls and ridden the Maid of the Mist, here’s your opportunity. This landmark wonder is just an hour away and a great way to spend your Saturday. For dinner (or whenever), cross the Rainbow Bridge at the Falls into Welland, Ontario, for the Niagara Food Festival. It’s all-day food truck fiesta, with live music and other attractions, too. Dolphins at Redskins 1 p.m., FedEx Field, Hyattsville, Maryland Storyline: Whoever is quarterbacking the Redskins, the fragile Robert Griffin III or his backup, Kirk Cousins, will have to contend with an amped-up Miami pass rush led by free-agent acquisition Mdamukong Suh. Stadium tip: You can purchase single-game parking passes online. Cash lots are available, but traffic around the stadium and competition for spots can get your stadium experience off the wrong way. Making a weekend of it? Spend Saturday strolling National Mall. Make a special effort to visit the National World War II Memorial. And don’t pass up a single opportunity to say thank you to any veteran you encounter there, especially if you’re in the company of your children. As for dinner, never pass up an opportunity for a meal at Old Ebbitt Grill. The food’s fine and reasonably priced, and you never know which D.C. insider will be seated in the next booth. Seahawks at Rams 1 p.m. (noon local), Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri Storyline: The two-time defending NFC champion Seahawks debut their newest weapon, TE Jimmy Graham. Rams fans will be paying attention to how much playing team prized rookie RB Todd Gurley as he returns from injury. Stadium tip: Download a local traffic app, such as TrafficStL. Tourist activity and traffic along the riverfront might be heavier than normal thanks to renewed, 50th-anniversary interest in the Gateway Arch a major construction project linking the arch with down via a pedestrian park being built over Interstate 70. Making a weekend of it? The CityArchRiver project is not quite complete, so if you’re planning to be in St. Louis again, consider a later opportunity. But if travel here is rare and you’ve never ridden the enclosed tram to the 630-foot-high apex of the arch, go for it. A nice alterative might be to spend Saturday at LouFest, the annual two-day outdoor music and food festival at Forest Park west of downtown. The headline acts Saturday include Ludacris and Hozier. As for a meal, don’t bother dressing up—just sit down and salivate over a half slab of BBQ at Pappy’s Smokehouse in midtown. Panthers at Jaguars 1 p.m., EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida Storyline: Weakened by an injury to standout WR Kelvin Benjamin, the suddenly vulnerable Panthers represent an opening for the Jaguars, a young team on the uptick, to spring a Week 1 NFL upset. Stadium tip: You probably already know this, but you have the option to upgrade to a spa deck that includes a swimming pool—right inside the stadium. Making a weekend of it? Spend a Saturday exploring the wonders of historic downtown St. Augustine. The Lightner Museum and Flagler College, both originally hotels built in the 1890s for the obscenely rich of the day, and many of the original artifacts, including Louis Tiffany glasswork, is on display. Grab lunch and enjoy live music at Café Alcazar, a repurposed former indoor spa swimming pool of the rich and famous at the Lightner Museum. Stay in St. Augustine for dinner and go casual——seafood outdoors at Cap’s on the Water. If you’re in the Bluegreen Vacation Club: The resort in St. Augustine, Grand Villas at World Golf Village®, is just 32 miles from the stadium—24 via interstate. Saints at Cardinals 4:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m. local), University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona Storyline: Two veteran gunslinger QBs—Drew Brees vs. Carson Palmer. Should be fun. Stadium tip: The Cardinals provide free shuttle service to an inexpensive remote parking lot. Making a weekend of it? Make a day trip Saturday to Sedona—less than 2 hours each way—via State Road 179, also known as Red Rock Scenic Byway. State Road 179 is a stunning, 7.5-mile stretch of road through the famous red rock formations. Accessible an hour north of Phoenix, it’s been honored with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s highest designation, “All-American Road.” Along the way, take in the majesty of Cathedral Rock and the nondenominational spirituality of the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Just outside Sedona, leisure-shop for unique artisan keepsakes at the Tiaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. And while in Sedona, enjoy Smoked Pork Cheeks, Corn Crusted Scallops or some other gourmet delicacy at Elote Café—laidback and casual and yet maybe the closest thing anywhere in the United States to a “destination” Mexican restaurant. If you’re in the Bluegreen Vacation Club: The area resort, Cibola Vista Resort and Spa in Peoria, is an 30-minute drive in moderate traffic drive from University of Phoenix Stadium. If you set out enough, the drive takes barely 20 minutes. Lions at Chargers 4:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m. local), Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California Storyline: Lions QB Matthew Stafford leads one of the league’s more diverse offenses against the Chargers, who have high expectations for rookie RB Melvin Gordon. Stadium tip: Green Line trolleys provide game-day service to the stadium from 5 a.m. to midnight local time. Tickets are $7 per rider, with discounts for seniors and free rides for children 12 and younger accompanied by a rider 18 or older. Making a weekend of it? Don’t miss the U.S.S. Midway Museum downtown at Navy Pier. The longest-active U.S. aircraft carrier of the 20th century is open to interactive, self-guided tours of 60 shipboard exhibits and 29 restored aircraft. Later, discover or rediscover the unfulfilled greatness of 1970s singer-songwriter Jim Croce at Croce’s Park West, an award-winning restaurant that honors his legacy. Ingrid Croce opened the casual-chic restaurant in loving tribute to her late husband, remembered for songs like “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “I Got A Name.” Don’t leave without browsing the gift shop. Titans at Buccaneers 4:25 p.m., Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida Storyline: Rookie QBs Jameis Winston (Buccaneers) and Marcus Mariota (Titans) were destined for career-long comparisons from the moment they became the top two picks in the 2015 NFL draft. It’s only fitting they begin the next chapter of their already existing rivalry with a head-to-head meeting in their regular-season debuts. Stadium tip: The stadium’s most recognizable feature, the 103-foot pirate ship in the north end zone, is not open to the public on game days. Making a weekend of it? Spend Saturday as a beach bum in Pass-A-Grill, a lovely Gulf town at the southern end of St. Pete Beach with designated U.S. historic district. Stroll the quiet beach or the quaint outdoor shopping district. Charter the Miss Pass-A-Grill for a deep sea fishing adventure, or buy bait and cast from the sea wall at Merry Pier. that includes almost 100 buildings. At night, stick with the fishing motif at Guy Harvey Rumfish Grill SM in St. Pete Beach. Enjoy a terrific meal—if you’re not too self-conscious eating seafood while being watched by the live inhabitants of a wall-length, 33,500-gallon aquarium. If you’re in the Bluegreen Vacation Club: Bluegreen at TradeWinds, specially reserved villas in the famous TradeWinds Grand Island Resort, is 30 miles from Raymond James Stadium. Ravens at Broncos 4:25 p.m. (2:25 p.m. local), Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado Storyline: Ravens WR Steve Smith Sr. and Broncos QB Peyton Manning, combined age 75, begin what could the final seasons for both future Hall-of-Famers. So far only Smith, 36, has publically declared his intent to retire. Stadium tip: If you’re planning to tailgate but don’t have a parking permit, arrive super early. Tailgating spaces right next to the stadium are available game day ($30 each, cash only), but get filled first-come, first serve. Making a weekend of it? If you don’t mind altitude … and you’re confident behind the wheel on making blind hairpin turns on an incline above the tree line … and you aren’t disconcerted by the absence of guardrails … then add a pelt to your vacation adventure belt by completing the 19.5-mile drive up Pikes Peak Highway to the summit. The pluses: The drive is truly thrilling, the summit view is beyond description, and the gift shop at the top is a reward in itself. The minuses: You might experience headaches or dizziness at the summit, which at 14,000 feet is double that of Denver. And you’ll be equally uncomfortable if you don’t plan for the sharp drop in temperature at the summit. Back in Denver, enjoy selections from an eclectic food and drink menu at Acorn, a family-style eatery in the River North District. Bengals at Raiders 4:25 p.m. (1:25 p.m. local), O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California Storyline: This could be a high-scoring affair, with QBs Andy Dalton (Bengals) and Derek Carr (Raiders) matching bombs throw-for-throw to their game-breaking WRs, A.J. Green and rookie Amari Cooper. Stadium tip: Take Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to the stadium if you can. Your pregame food choices are pretty good if you can talk your way into a tailgate and not so good if you’re expecting to find a restaurant nearby. Making a weekend of it? Spend Saturday morning walking the trails among the redwoods in Muir Woods. Later, head to the beautiful bayside city of Sausalito, famous for shopping, galleries and many interesting restaurants that make dining decisions difficult. Go for seafood or Italian at Scoma’s, the iconic peninsular on Bridgeway Promenade listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings. Giants at Cowboys 8:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. local), AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas Storyline: Two highlight-reel WRs, the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. and the Cowboys’ Dez Bryant, will be amped to outdo each other in the NFL’s prime time showcase. Stadium tip: Have your Uber app ready. No public transportation routes serve the stadium. Making a weekend of it? If you’re staying in Arlington, as opposed to Dallas or Fort Worth, take in Six Flags Over Texas. The first Six Flags Theme Park, it opened in 1961, but it’s kept up with the times. In June 2015, the park introduced Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, a new interactive dark ride themed after the mega-popular comic book. For dinner, enjoy modestly priced authentic Turkish cuisine at Istanbul Grill. Eagles at Falcons 7:10 p.m., Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia Storyline: Free-agent RBs DeMarco Murray and Ryan Matthews make the Eagles hard to stop, but QB Matt Ryan and WR Julio Jones give the Falcons hope of matching them score for score. Stadium tip: Not planning to tailgate? No need for a car. Catch a ride to the game with MARTA, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Making a weekend of it? There’s a lot to do downtown on game day, but two high-priority stops should be CNN Center, for a tour, and Atlanta Aquarium. If you’re there over the weekend and happen to be among the millions of zombie-lovers who tune in each week to AMC’s hit “The Walking Dead” do something different and fun: Drive around the area to see the Atlanta-based series’ shooting locations. For dinner, enjoy a lively evening of shrimp, oysters, lobster rolls and other seafood delights at The Optimist. Vikings at 49ers 10:20 p.m. (7:20 p.m. local), Levi’s® Stadium, Santa Clara, California Storyline: Reinstated star Vikings RB Adrian Peterson finds himself part of a more complete offense than before his suspension for almost all the 2014 season. The 49ers begin life after not only RB Frank Gore but also Coach Jim Harbaugh. Stadium tip: Vegans will be happy here, as will fans that detest long food lines. Not only are stadium concessions committed to serving vegan, the number of service counters averages out to one per every 86 fans. Making a weekend of it? If you’re staying in Silicon Valley, you’ll naturally be drawn to immersing yourself in something geeky (stroll the common areas at Google, Facebook and Apple, visit the Computer History Museum), or something outdoorsy (hike Muir Woods), or something geeky and outdoorsy (walk the scenic Stanford University campus). For dinner, channel your inner genius for the culinary sciences by building your own yummy plate at El Camino Mongolian BBQ Buffet in Santa Clara. Photo Credit: Jim Larrison, Amy Meredith, cdoc524, Kaz Vorpal, Keith Allison, Great Degree, Daniel Spiess, A Vandalay, Steave and Amy via cc Before you share, please note that this article may contain outdated information. Article Tagged: A.J. 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__label__wiki	0.566572	0.566572	Nearest Branch Location Find a branch Nearest Branch Location Log in to Online Banking or select an account: Login Options Online Banking Credit Cards mySpending Card® Mortgage Loans Health Services Financing Health Payment Plan Commerce Trust Wealth Manager Brokerage Account Log In Log In Log In Log In Log In Log In Log In CDs & Money Market Accounts Student Banking Statement Options ID Theft Services ReadyLine of Credit Back to Borrow In School Loans Medical Refinance Loan Medical Refinance Loan Resources Wealth Management - Commerce Trust Company Respond to an Offer mySpending Card® Visa® Gift Card Platinum Visa® Debit Card Mobile Banking Technology Desktop Banking Technology Payment Technology Activate Online Banking 5 ways we're committed to being a good corporate citizen. These days, there’s plenty of discussion about whether companies are doing the right thing. We get it – you want to know you’re supporting good businesses. 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__label__wiki	0.820533	0.820533	Letters to the Editor for Feb. 2, 2018 Readers' opinions Letters to the Editor for Feb. 2, 2018 Readers' opinions Check out this story on commercialappeal.com: http://memne.ws/2FFiSNR The Commercial Appeal Published 5:00 a.m. CT Feb. 2, 2018 Letters to the editor(Photo: Getty Images / iStockphoto) 'Jesus the Perfect Man' flawed, should be dropped The editorial "Jesus the Perfect Man" by the late C.P.J. Mooney, which originally ran in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 12, 1912, and was republished in the Dec. 25, 2017, edition, should be relegated to its proper place in history and not repeated in future Christmas editions of the newspaper. While the piece correctly declares that there "is no other character in history like that of Jesus,” it wanders far afield in its deprecation of other historical figures and other religious faiths in an attempt to “prove” Jesus’ uniqueness. It complains that Plato’s teachings did not withstand the test of time (a claim one might dispute), but Plato was Plato, and did not profess to be anything more, nor was he anything less, than a philosopher. His contributions to Western thought need not be denied, and in acknowledging those contributions we take nothing whatsoever from Jesus. Similarly, Marcus Aurelius, Confucius, Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama), Thomas Aquinas, Francis of Assisi and others named by Mr. Mooney were exceptional (even if imperfect) human beings whose contributions to humankind in no way diminish Jesus. It is especially unfortunate that the editorial seeks to despoil the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad by attributing to him and the Islamic faith the barrenness of Middle Eastern deserts. This is both ridiculous and irrelevant to the validity of any faith. Charles Key, Memphis Statue removals, response show progress On whatever side of the statue removal issue we stand, we should be grateful for the temperance shown thus far in a city rife with passion and a violent legacy. Scream what you will about "them" on the other side, but Memphis hasn't erupted. Rather, in the very city where civil rights suffered a fatal blow the nation sees a city dressing that wound far more peacefully. In 50 years, perhaps those statues drifted farther from the Lorraine Motel than a map would show. And we with them. B.J. Maxwell, Atoka Read or Share this story: http://memne.ws/2FFiSNR Prepare for flu season with these five helpful tips Preservation of MLK's legacy relies on youth Too bad Trump likely won't face a Democrat of color Ensuring Tennessee is open for business Elvis, an American patriot, changed everything \| Opinion Republicans must stand up for moral principles	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2297
__label__wiki	0.531882	0.531882	Chandanpura Masjid The Chandanpura Masjid is a mosque situated in the old part of Chattagram on the Nabab Siraj ud-Daulah... Sundarbans heritage site status in... Govt gives green light to 5 cement factories within forest’s ecologically critical area. Unesco... Urban Study Group threatens legal battle... Building owners dispute its origin, claim it was built on private property Cultural heritage: Machang houses being... The indigenous houses are declining in numbers due to scarcity of raw materials Reincarnation of a lost heritage History of natural dyes World Heritage Day: Shariatpur’s historic... If the historic site is renovated and preserved then it can become a tourist spot Rabindra University archaeologists claim... Virat Raja used to live in the palace around 2,500 years ago according to historical claims Asiatic Society Heritage Museum in Old... Fri, Jan 4 2019 Prior to the opening of the museum, a delegation from the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, including its... Palm wood boats keep Narail’s economy... Tularam bazaar, near the Narail-Jessore road, is one of the biggest markets for palm wood boats, locally... 500-year old mosque stands on the verge... For centuries, the locals of a small village in Shariatpur district have been praying in Quiz: Can you guess the locations of... Sun, Apr 29 2018 Dhaka houses many old and remarkable mosques which were made during the British and Mughal eras. We have... Bangladesh houses many spectacular sites and sculptures. The residues of our past take us back to the... Bullock cart race in Jhenaidah: A jovial... In an effort to showcase the depleted heritage to the new generation, the local people of Jhenaidah’s... 238-year-old fair featuring glass marble... A 17th century saint, Awlia Ma Sonai Chand, introduced the fair. Mazidpur Zamindar Bari: Decaying due... The Hindu landlords left the estate soon after the creation of Pakistan in 1947 Oxford Mission Church: The 114-year-old... Also known as the Epiphany Church, the spectacular structure is situated beside Jibanananda Das Street,... Quiz: How well do you know the month... How much do you know about the Bangladesh Liberation War? Try these 10 questions to test your knowledge... Special: Discovering 1000-year-old temples... The Department of Archaeology of Jahangirnagar University excavated the ruins of a thousand-year-old... Unesco recognizes Bangladesh's shital... The list identifies forms of expression that testify to the diversity of the intangible heritage and... The Sreepur Zamindar house, immortalised... Many local residents know of this place only as a ruined Zamindar house. Bangladeshi boat race takes the UK by... A total of 18 teams from around the UK participated in this year's boat race. Two teams of women also...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2303
__label__wiki	0.904768	0.904768	Inkology Dr Kelly Bell appointed Site Manager Appointments, Business business growth, Diamond Dispersions, Dr Charles Nelson, Dr Kelly Bell, growth, Lubrizol, PCG Global Platform Director, Performance Coatings Process Technology Group, principal scientist, site manager Dr Kelly Bell has been appointed Site Manager for Diamond Dispersions following the departure of Rob Lawson. Kelly is a Principal Scientist within the Performance Coatings Process Technology Group and has played a key role in supporting Diamond Dispersions since its acquisition by Lubrizol Ltd in 2016. Commenting on her appointment, Dr Charles Nelson, PCG Global Platform Director – Additives, said: “Kelly began the transition to her new position at the beginning of June with the full support of Rob. Kelly’s focus will be to underpin Diamond’s significant growth trajectory. “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Rob for his dedication and commitment to Diamond over the last four years. He has made a significant contribution to business development since day one and we all wish him the very best with his next venture.” Concludes Charles: “I congratulate Kelly on her promotion and look forward to working with her and the existing Diamond team in the coming months to support our customers and contribute to their business successes.” Queen’s Award reception at Buckingham Palace Representatives from Diamond Dispersions have attended the … Dr Kelly Bell has been appointed Site … New yellow disperse dye dispersion launched We are constantly looking for innovative ways … Yorkshire Business Masters 2019 We’re pleased to announce that, after submitting … Latest Tweets: @DiamondDisps Thanks Jill, we love this and it's been very well received at all the exhibitions we've been to this year! https://t.co/ihdF1ZZRQw @DiamondDisps Get the latest: Please enter your email address to receive the latest news stories and product innovations. Diamond Dispersions, Darnall Works, Prince of Wales Road, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4DZ, UK / Tel: +44 (0) 114 263 5380 / Fax :+44 (0) 114 244 4919 / Registered in England No. 6345439 / VAT Registered No. 917 9019 07. / Copyright © 2013. All Rights Reserved. This site uses cookies to aid in navigation, analyse the use of our products and services, assist with our marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Privacy Policy. Find out more.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2305
__label__cc	0.630901	0.369099	Website Address:https://www.curriki.org/oer/Primary-Sources-31131 Mr. Harpine .N/AGraniteville, South Carolina, US, This collection contains links to great primary source resources and activities to use with them. Social Studies History Primary Source worksheet activity geography Links Reading Ancient Text Harpine Top Resources for Research This collection of websites will help students and teachers access primary documents and provide ideas for activities that increase student understanding of related events. The first link is to the Fordham University Internet History Sourcebook site. The site appears to be in the process of being updated but it has a lot of useful links such as homework help for various periods in history. The second link is to the National Archives site and it has resources for both teachers and students including lesson plans and online quizzes and exhibits. The third link is to the Library of Congress which has very good classroom materials as well as professional development opportunities. The last link is to the American Journey website which focuses on curriculum resources around exploration settlement. Overall, these websites will be very useful to teachers as they incorporate primary documents into the social studies curriculum. Map Illustrating British Control of North America 1775 Map Illustrating Major Battles of The French and Indian War Map Illustrating Major Battles in New England and Mid Atlantic Colonies Map Illustrating Major Battles Fought in Southern Colonies Map Illustrating Battle of Quebec 1775 Map Illustrating American and British Forces at the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781 Timeline Outlining Major Events of the American Revolution Timeline Outlining The Creation of The Articles of Confederation Timeline Outlining the Creation of The Constitution Map Illustrating Population of The United States according to 1790 Census Timeline Outlining Major Events Occuring Shortly After American Revolution Biography of Thomas Jefferson Biography of Alexander Hamilton Biography of Benjamin Franklin Biography of George Washington Biography of Thomas Paine Primary Source Sourcebooks The Making of America by Mr. Harpine . Created by Fordham University this is a great resource for finding primary sources that can be copied freely. A huge repository that also contains worksheets and lesson plans. 'C' - Curriki rating The American Memory project from the Library of Congress. This site provides primary sources, worksheets and lesson plans. The Wisconsin Historical Society has created this site complete with worksheets and lesson plans. Primary sources for US History 'P' - This is a trusted Partner resource	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2308
__label__wiki	0.965509	0.965509	A late decision to return to Wagga Tigers has definitely paid dividends for Jesse Manton. Not only has he capped a stellar return by taking out the Jim Quinn Medal on Tuesday but is a win away from another grand final. Standing in his way is a Coolamon outfit Wagga Tigers have beaten in both of their clashes so far this season. Tigers took a 33-point win at Kindra Oval in their first meeting before a 36-point victory at Robertson Oval, however it was the Hoppers who finished with the minor premiership. Manton is wary of the threat they pose. "We have beaten them twice but they obviously finished on top of the ladder and are a great side," Manton said. "They have some scary good players on their team and if any one of them gets off the chain then it is trouble for us. "I'm still confident in the talent our team has that we can put in a good performance." After claiming a three-point win over Coolamon young gun Luke Redfern in the vote count, Manton revealed he almost didn't lace up the boots this season. However he signed on just days out from the start of the Riverina League season and has had another big impact for the club. "I really considered not playing as footy seasons do grind you down some times but I'm really glad I pulled the pin and called up Tigers and said if you've got space I'll come down," he said. It's meant plenty of time on the road but it is something the 25-year-old has become accustomed to. "I've found a way to enjoy it as I have to do it," he said. "There is no getting out of it and I love a podcast. "I just plug those in and forget about driving for a bit." Manton has been used in a different role this season, finding a much more permanent role in the forward line. However it has been a challenge he's enjoyed. "One of the areas our team kinda has a space in position wise is a key forward so we all have to fill in at different times," Manton said. "I've been filling in more than I'm used to for sure but I'm enjoying the forward line. "We have so many good midfielders and if I'm enjoying the forward line I might as well stay forward." Following their 2016 premiership success Manton went back to Western Australia to finish his sports science degree but has been on the move since as he works out what his future holds. He's yet to commit to another season with the club. After sharing the Alberton League when playing with Toora last year, Manton added another crown but admitted it was hard to take considering the talent in the league. "I was happy with my effort, I'm always critical of myself on my effort, and I was happy with my effort for most of the year," he said. "I think I had an ok season but I still think I have plenty to learn and get better at." READ MORE https://nnimgt-a.akamaihd.net/transform/v1/crop/frm/J7tLankfguv74QY82b3G7h/c89ebf6e-5ecc-44e9-b5eb-6a12b5f08d73.jpg/r0_204_2461_1594_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg September 11 2019 - 3:30PM Manton eyes grand final berth to go with medal Courtney Rees NEXT AIM: Wagga Tigers star Jesse Manton is looking to book a grand final appearance on Sunday to go with the Jim Quinn Medal he claimed on Tuesday night. A late decision to return to Wagga Tigers has definitely paid dividends for Jesse Manton. Not only has he capped a stellar return by taking out the Jim Quinn Medal on Tuesday but is a win away from another grand final. Standing in his way is a Coolamon outfit Wagga Tigers have beaten in both of their clashes so far this season. Tigers took a 33-point win at Kindra Oval in their first meeting before a 36-point victory at Robertson Oval, however it was the Hoppers who finished with the minor premiership. Manton is wary of the threat they pose. "We have beaten them twice but they obviously finished on top of the ladder and are a great side," Manton said. "They have some scary good players on their team and if any one of them gets off the chain then it is trouble for us. "I'm still confident in the talent our team has that we can put in a good performance." After claiming a three-point win over Coolamon young gun Luke Redfern in the vote count, Manton revealed he almost didn't lace up the boots this season. However he signed on just days out from the start of the Riverina League season and has had another big impact for the club. "I really considered not playing as footy seasons do grind you down some times but I'm really glad I pulled the pin and called up Tigers and said if you've got space I'll come down," he said. Jesse Manton shows off the Jim Quinn Medal he won on Tuesday night. It's meant plenty of time on the road but it is something the 25-year-old has become accustomed to. "I've found a way to enjoy it as I have to do it," he said. "There is no getting out of it and I love a podcast. "I just plug those in and forget about driving for a bit." Manton has been used in a different role this season, finding a much more permanent role in the forward line. However it has been a challenge he's enjoyed. "One of the areas our team kinda has a space in position wise is a key forward so we all have to fill in at different times," Manton said. "I've been filling in more than I'm used to for sure but I'm enjoying the forward line. "We have so many good midfielders and if I'm enjoying the forward line I might as well stay forward." Following their 2016 premiership success Manton went back to Western Australia to finish his sports science degree but has been on the move since as he works out what his future holds. He's yet to commit to another season with the club. After sharing the Alberton League when playing with Toora last year, Manton added another crown but admitted it was hard to take considering the talent in the league. "I was happy with my effort, I'm always critical of myself on my effort, and I was happy with my effort for most of the year," he said. "I think I had an ok season but I still think I have plenty to learn and get better at." Hooper, Finemore share A Grade netball award Skinner ready to take his place for Bulls Thompson proves the Magpies' diamond in the rough Discuss "Manton eyes grand final berth to go with medal" Sign up to our twice-weekly Sports Update email with all the latest sports news from across Wagga and the Riverina.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2311
__label__wiki	0.953325	0.953325	foodDrinks The art of tart: D-FW brewers push the boundaries on wild and sour beers "Urban Funk House" is a popular beer at the Collective Brewing Project in Fort Worth, Texas. The brewery will be celebrating its second anniversary on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The brewery on average offers 10-12 different flavors.(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor) By GuideLive Contributor 9:10 PM on Nov 14, 2016 For centuries, Belgium and Germany were the world's primary wild and sour beer producers. Due to a lack of modern technology -- not to mention sanitation methods -- brewers let naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria ferment their brews. Today, American brewers have moved to the forefront of innovation for these tart and funky fermentations. One such brewery is the Collective Brewing Project in Fort Worth. After two years, the company has built a reputation as a go-to source for local sour beer. Co-founder Ryan Deyo attributes the style's growing popularity to drinkers' -- and brewers' for that matter -- continuing quest for the next big thing. "Wild and sour beers represent largely uncharted territory in the American craft beer market," says Deyo. "Drinkers are looking for creativity, and brewers like myself are attracted to the use of alternative fermentation and wood vessels because there is so much room to explore and experiment." Don't be fooled, wild and sour beers aren't a fad -- they've been around since at least the 1800s. However, how they're made locally does tend to vary from tradition. Instead of using Old World methods, such as spontaneous fermentation in open containers or extended aging in vessels ripe with resident bacteria, many American brewers rely on "kettle souring" and the use of commercially available cultures for "microbe inoculation." Kettle sours are quick, but also safe, allowing brewers to infect beer without contaminating other parts of the brewhouse. Additionally, most American operations aren't old enough to begin blending old and young beer, a skill some Belgian lambic brewers develop using knowledge passed down through generations. Specialty grains steep in the mash tun at the Collective Brewing Project in Fort Worth, Texas.(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor) Yet, the "big" part of wild and sour beers may be two-fold. Beyond popularity, these styles are big on flavor, which Lakewood Brewing Co. founder Wim Bens says appeals to the domestic palate. "The American approach to sour beers is the same as it has been with other Old World styles," says Bens. "Like with the American IPA and its English counterpart, it's very much an 'anything you can do, I can do better' attitude," he says. "European beers are more nuanced, American beers are more in-your-face." Bens also believes an appreciation of wild and sour beers goes beyond taste; it includes knowing the difference between "wild" and "sour." The key is how bacteria and yeast react to sugar. Bacteria strains like lactobacillus and pediococcus consume sugars to produce lactic acid, creating sour flavors. Brettanomyces, however, is wild yeast that eats sugar to produce alcohol, carbon dioxide, esters and phenols -- just like saccharomyces, also known as common brewer's yeast. "Sour is exactly that, being puckering, tart and acidic," Bens says. "Wild, on the other hand, can be a 100 percent brettanomyces fermentation that produces no sourness, but adds to the complexity of the beer through more earthy flavors and aromas." As Deyo points out, it's the differences in specific microbes that make today's sour and wild beers so interesting. They produce flavors hard to replicate elsewhere in the beer world. "Plus, the fruity, funky acidic flavors produced by these 'bugs' are downright delicious," Deyo adds. Luckily for North Texans, Collective plans to explore an Old World method as it looks to expand its approach. Deyo's been tinkering with a mobile coolship, a topless vessel that exposes wort to the open air, to transport throughout D-FW to capture local microbes. "Our spontaneous beer program will begin this winter," says Deyo. "In a few years, it'll be really cool to see the differences in a beer inoculated in a Fort Worth park versus, say, a Grapevine vineyard." Anyone up for a taste of hometown terroir? By Brian Brown/Special Contributor GuideLive Contributor entweb@dallasnews.com Become a food and drink insider Get the latest restaurant reviews, recipes and info on the wine/beer scene in D-FW.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2313
__label__cc	0.596708	0.403292	Home » News » AIM News » Mortice Limited Revenues up 19% profits up 22% Mortice Limited Revenues up 19% profits up 22% Posted by: Giles Arbor 28th August 2015 Mortice Limited (LON:MORT) the AIM listed security and facilities management company, announced today its audited results for the financial year ended 31 March 2015. Financial results highlights: · Revenues grew by 19% to $88.4million (FY 2014: $74.4m) o Security services revenue increased 20% to $63.6m (FY 2014: $52.9m) § Accounting for 72% of group revenues o Facilities Management services revenue grew 16% to $24.4m (FY 2014: $21.0m). § Key client win with online retailer Amazon · EBITDA $4.13m (FY 2014 $3.45m) · Profit before taxation up 22% to $2.2m (FY 2014: $1.8m) · 25 new clients added during the period including Welcome Group of Hotels, ABN AMRO Bank and Amazon · 73 additional staff employed · More than 90% of income came from repeat business · Cash generated from operations increased significantly due to aggressive working capital management · Proactive security surveillance company, Soteria, went operational with the support of IBM in July 2014 · Developed international presence via joint venture agreement with Tanami Holding Co., a leading Saudi Arabian multinational with a view to increasing the Group’s presence in the Middle East · Launched operations in Sri Lanka through Tenon Property Services (Lanka) Private Limited Post-period end highlights: · Proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of UK based property service company Office & General Limited for a total consideration of up to £6.5m in cash and shares Major Manjit Rajain, Executive Chairman of Mortice Limited, said: “High levels of repeat business ensure that visibility remains strong while a growing pipeline of potential new business is encouraging as far as future scalability is concerned. We felt it key to invest in our sales and marketing function and look forward to benefiting from a strengthened presence both in India and internationally. Given market fundamentals and our performance to date we are confident that investment made during the period will benefit trading during the current year. Our business performance is progressing very well, aided by our robust business pipeline.” This was a productive period for the Group with sales and profits growing at the same time as increased investment in the business. Investment focused on laying the foundations for increased organic growth which, as previously stated, will be complemented by an acquisitive strategy with a view to expanding geographic reach. Importantly, more than 90% of our income came from repeat business with the rest coming from new customer wins during the period. Cash generated from operations increased significantly due to aggressive working capital management. The backdrop in India is improving, with the new government in place and projected GDP growth being favourable. While there is business optimism, we are aware that more needs to be done. That said, the wider environment provides scope for us to build on the momentum achieved during the period. As such we invested in capacity building and making the business scalable given the improving sentiment in India with the government’s strong focus on infrastructure offsetting the continued malaise in real estate. In order to maximize potential benefits, we invested in our sales and marketing function, hiring an additional 73 staff, ensuring that we remain highly competitive. In addition, due to competitive pressures, the Company focused on achieving increased efficiency through further automation and improved processes. While this impacted cash consumption during the period, it leaves us well placed to grow all key metrics in the year ahead. Revenues grew by 19% to $88.4m (FY 2014: $74.4m) during the period with profits up 22% to $2.2m (FY 2014: $1.8m). We added 25 new clients during the period and continued to benefit from high levels of repeat business. While the decision to invest in staff and infrastructure impacted cash balances, which were $539,204 as at 31 March 2015, compared to $1,064,942 as at 31 March 2014, we do not anticipate similar levels of investments during the current financial year. Our guarding services division, Peregrine Guarding, remained the key driver for growth, with sales increasing 20% to $63.6m (FY 2014: $52.9m), accounting for72% of group revenues. Key Peregrine clients include two major telecom companies, two major ITES businesses, one leading financial institution, one BPO company, two power companies and two hospitality companies. Sales from Tenon, our facilities management business, grew 16% to $24.3m (FY 2014 $21.0m). A number of contracts were signed during the period including key wins with online retailer Amazon for the provision of services in Ahmadabad, Hyderabad and Ludhiana and with Subhash Projects and Marketing Limited (SPML), a leading infrastructure development company with operations all over India. With a view to building on an increasing number of opportunities, Tenon launched proactive security surveillance company Soteria with the support of IBM in July 2014. Based in Gurgaon, India, Soteria has the capability of providing its clients in India and around the world with an active surveillance service capable of stopping or preventing unwanted events rather than simply monitoring them passively. A number of banks have visited the centre and it is expected that this division will be cash positive during the current financial year. Meanwhile, Tenon’s mechanical and engineering services subsidiary, Rotopower, continued to perform in line with expectations. The key to the period was setting the stall to take advantage of the improved economic outlook in India while also exploring avenues for geographic growth. As such, we grew our potential reach within in India with Peregrine Guarding signing a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Meghalaya State in North Eastern India for the training of candidates into the security and guarding industry. Furthermore, we continued to develop our international presence, signing a joint venture agreement with Tanami Holding Co (“Tanami”), a leading Saudi Arabian multinational with a view to increasing the Group’s presence in the Middle East. This is expected to commence operations in the current financial year. We also launched of operations in Sri Lanka through its subsidiary Tenon Property Services (Lanka) Private Limited (“Tenon Lanka”). High levels of repeat business ensure that visibility remains strong while a growing pipeline of potential new business is encouraging as far as future scalability is concerned. We felt it key to invest in our sales and marketing function and look forward to benefiting from a strengthened presence both in India and internationally. We will also benefit from the implementation of our new enterprise resource planning system, during the current financial year which will bring cost as well as operational efficiency. Geographic growth will be aided by the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of UK based property service company Office & General Group Limited (“O&G Group”) for a total consideration of up to £6.5m in cash and shares as announced at the beginning of this month. This is expected to be completed in early September and is in line with our stated strategy of growing our geographical footprint and the business through targeted acquisitions, as well as organically. We also remain focused on expanding our facilities management business base fairly quickly and continue to approach large institutional clients who are open to completion. In order to win this type of business, the Company needs to use a more aggressive pricing strategy which creates pressure on margin in this area of the business. As a result, whilst this type of businesses continues to be profitable, it is less profitable compared to relatively smaller projects. Once the Company reaches its desired level we will adjust our pricing strategy to achieve a higher level of profit. Given market fundamentals and our performance to date we are confident that investment made during the period will benefit trading during the current year. Our business performance is progressing very well, aided by our robust business pipeline. Manjit Rajain You can read the full MORT archive by clicking the EPIC code. MORT 2015-08-28 Giles Arbor Mortice Limited +£55m Contract with University of Hertfordshire Mortice Limited Tenon Group Appoints three new Managing Directors Mortice Limited to acquire Office & General Group Limited for £6.5m Mortice Limited Considers Acquisition Strategy Q & A with Manjit Rajain Executive Chairman of Mortice Limited (LON:MORT) Mortice Limited, Debt Free and looking to Acquire…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2322
__label__cc	0.662016	0.337984	“What a Time to Be Alive” for the Coming Year January 10, 2020 in Producers, Rap, RB & HipHop At this point, Future and Drake are the rap games equivalence of Basketball’s LeBron and Wade. They’re literally peanut butter and jelly. For two years (2015-2016), it felt like you could not see one without seeing the other. Back in 2016 before Drake dropped the tracklist for his album “Views”, it was almost a given to know Future would be featured. With their growing musical relationship, came growing musical chemistry. That chemistry is at a full display on Future’s new song, “Life Is Good”. Drake and Future- Photo Cred: Rap-Up.com For weeks there’s been talk about Future and Drake potentially releasing “What A Time To Be Alive 2”. Also, over the last week, we’ve seen the two filming a then-unknown video. With that information, I was surprised to see that it was just for a Future song featuring Drake (“Life is Good”). But regardless, I was still excited to see what they came up with. Upon first listen, I didn’t find anything special about the song. Drakes lyrics and flow weren’t anything to call home about. The beat switch into Futures verse didn’t necessarily help. I thought it was an early 2020 fumble by Future and Drake until I listened again… Within my second listen, I finally got a feel for both beats and got into their flow and verses. The song isn’t anything groundbreaking or crazy, but it holds up for Future and Drake samples. I won’t lie- I’ll be disappointed if this offering is just a song for Futures album and we don’t get the sequel to WATTBA, that we all deserve. GET NOTIFIED ON EVERY DISCTOPIA UPDATE Want to be notified when we launch a new album or an update? To make our platform, not just better, the best for music lovers like you, we will bring updates regularly. Every single update of our Disctopia platforms includes, news, artist tour dates, and artist events. Just sign up and we'll send you a notification by email. Tips To Stage A Great Gig At Clubs And Private Events January 20, 2020 Revenge of the Dreamers 3: Directors Cut Review January 17, 2020 Hip-Hop is the New Rock: Roddy Ricch VS. Everyone January 17, 2020 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees: Anyone Missing? January 16, 2020 Challenges Indie Musicians Face In Marketing Their Music January 15, 2020 “What a Time to Be Alive” for the Coming Year January 10, 2020 Be On the Lookout!: The Griselda Come-Up January 10, 2020 Be There 2020!- A Couple Events in Charlotte this Week January 8, 2020 Tips To Sell More Merchandise At Your Gigs January 6, 2020 2020 Has Come and A Rihanna Album Has Not January 2, 2020 December 11, 2019 ‘Roddy Ricch’- “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” Read More April 1, 2018 Few Things to Consider About Selling Your Music Online Read More July 5, 2019 “This is MY List!”: The Best Projects of 2019, So Far Read More ABOUT DISCTOPIA A platform dedicated to indie artists and creatives. We are here for you! The Artist. Sell your creative digital work. Any price. No Commissions. No Obligations. EVER! What an artist wants the most is true freedom, so that everyone can prosper – not just record labels, studios, and publishing conglomerates, but the creative artist themselves. FROM DESKTOP TO MOBILE Direct to fans. Anyone can access your music anywhere. Disctopia’s mobile app allows worldwide access to all of the indie music on Disctopia, as well as previously purchased music from other places (such as iTunes). Want to be notified when we launch a new album or an update? To make our platform, not just better, the best for music lovers like you, we will bring updates regularly. Every single update of our Disctopia platforms includes news, artist tour dates, and artist events. Just sign up and we’ll send you a notification by email. Download for iPhone/iOS © Disctopia LLC. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2324
__label__cc	0.651431	0.348569	Climate Justice and sustainable livelihoods (60) MIFEE (4) Agrofuels and oil palm plantations (44) BP - Tangguh (3) Sumatra (26) Kalimantan (23) Maluku (2) Papua (26) Europe/UK (64) Newsletter articles (85) Special reports & briefings (5) Photos and videos (10) Fact sheets and updates (14) Press releases & position papers (6) Home › Themes › Climate justice means equitable solutions to climate change which are based on the rights, needs, participation, and agreement of the communities who are feeling the greatest impact of climate change or who will be affected by mitigation attempts. Climate justice and sustainable livelihoods are closely linked, since community management of resources that support livelihoods offers a better chance of long term sustainability than top-down development schemes which serve the interests of national and international business elites, and reinforce global inequality. Indonesian civil society protest in Copenhagen, December 2009 Indonesia's coal: local impacts - global links - Foreword Indonesia is now the world's largest exporter of thermal coal - supplying power stations and generating electricity in India, China Europe and many other countries around the world. Agrofuels policies and campaigns at EU level DTE Update, May 2010 In Indonesia, oil palm plantations are associated with poverty, human rights abuses, the takeover of indigenous territory, forest and peatland destruction, biodiversity collapse and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Plantation expansion is being driven partly by the rising demand for agrofuels from the EU and other countries. This update provides information on what is happening at the European end of the agrofuels story. Indonesia's sustainable development, climate change, and human rights treaty obligations DTE Special Briefing March 2010 A selection of international instruments applicable to Indonesia which relate to sustainable development, climate change and human rights. Coal in East Kalimantan: taking the toxic tour Down to Earth No.84, March 2010 In February of this year, at the invitation of JATAM (the Indonesian Mining Advocacy Network) and JATAM Kaltim (JATAM East Kalimantan), DTE staff member Andrew Hickman went to see for himself the effects of coal mining in and around Samarinda, East Kalimantan. Indonesia packages tree plantation expansion as emissions reduction strategy Indonesia's forestry minister has announced that millions of hectares of 'new forests' will be planted. Palm oil for electricity, heat and transport in the UK There was a time when public debates around palm oil centred mainly on food ingredients and cosmetics. Today the focus of the debate has shifted to the use of palm oil for electricity and heat generation as well as for transport. In the last couple of months the UK has seen a nation-wide wave of planning applications for agrofuels-based power stations. Two energy companies W4B Renewable Energy and Vo-gen, mention palm oil as fuel source in their applications, while others have not legally ruled it out. Saving the planet is our joint responsibility DTE 84, March 2010 By Pang Yuriun, Coordinator of Aceh's Indigenous Peoples' Network (JKMA). Accepting REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) schemes as a necessary means to combat global warming bears a series of consequences for all of us. First, measures undertaken under the REDD mechanism need to be an integral part of an overall strategy to combat illegal logging and reduce the rate of forest destruction and degradation.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2333
__label__wiki	0.934071	0.934071	Plans for 24-bed head injury centre submitted to Borough Council PUBLISHED: 07:35 18 March 2019 \| UPDATED: 09:50 18 March 2019 Will Jefford The Stephen Hawking Neuro Centre, is planned to be built in the Ravenswood part of Ipswich. Picture: KLH ARCHITECTS Brain injury patients are set to be offered their own 'home from home' after plans were revealed for a new 24-bed residential unit at Ravenswood. Plans for the Stephen Hawking Neuro Centre, which will be built by Headway Suffolk have been submitted to Ipswich Borough Council. Picture: KLH ARCHITECTS The plans, submitted by Headway Suffolk, would allow those who may otherwise have been made homeless as a result of their neurological condition to have somewhere to recuperate, while offering further medical attention for those being discharged from hospital. Headway Suffolk say the new centre, which will honour Professor Stephen Hawking, will provide a day centre hub as well as the residential accommodation so that patients can get the right support close to home. MORE: New brain injury centre to be named after Professor Stephen Hawking The new build would be located next to Bluebird Lodge, an existing community hospital, in Mansbrook Boulevard, Ravenswood. Plans have now been submitted to Ipswich Borough Council for approval. The Headway building will house 24 rooms for patients who have suffered brain injuries. Picture: KLH ARCHITECTS Helen Fairweather, chief executive of the charity, said: “Headway Suffolk is very excited about the progress it is making with the building of the Professor Stephen Hawking Neuro Centre. “Planning permission is being sought to build this iconic building and we anticipate the council will make a decision on the planning application within the next few months. “The Professor Stephen Hawking Neuro Centre will offer day rehab to any one in the area with a neurological condition. There will be residential facilities for 24 people saving them from being homeless, or in inappropriate provision.” While they await the council’s decision the charity are entering into detailed discussions with social care and health teams about how the provision could be best used. They have also launched a fundraising drive to boost the cash pot for the centre. “The charity has launched a £5 million funding appeal,” said the chief executive. In total, there will be 26 bedrooms in the new development. One will be for a carer and another will act as a respite room. Every bedroom will have an accessible toilet and shower room as well as its own ‘front door’. Each room will be painted different colours to help make them individual so the residents feel at home. Anyone who wants to donate or fundraise should phone 01473 712225 or email here. Man used CD rack to beat neighbour until he lost consciousness Coastguard helicopter deployed to medical emergency	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2337
__label__wiki	0.744751	0.744751	Orient looking forward to 'different challenge' against Benfica B George Sessions Leyton Orient head coach Justin Edinburgh on the touchline at Gateshead (pic: Simon O'Connor). Simon O'Connor Photography Justin Edinburgh's team will take on the Portuguese giants B team in Albufeira on Saturday evening Leyton Orient head coach Justin Edinburgh is looking forward to seeing how his team cope with the challenge of taking on Benfica B on Saturday evening (7.30pm kick-off). The O’s landed in the Algarve on Monday afternoon ahead of a six-day training camp in Portugal, which will finish with a friendly against the prestigious side. While Orient will not be playing the Benfica first-team, the ‘B’ side ply their trade in the division below the Champions League regulars and have produced several talented youngsters over the years. In the current Benfica B team is Ola John, who has played on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers and Reading, plus former Arsenal forward Chris Willock and both could line up against the O’s this weekend in Albufeira. Although it is a million miles away from what matches in the National League this season will be like, it will provide the squad with an unusual and worthwhile challenge. “When you get the opportunity to go abroad and play one of their teams, you have to take it,” said Edinburgh. “It will bring something different to what we have to come up against week in, week out, so tactically, physically and mentally it will be a different challenge for us, but we will look forward to it.” After going toe-to-toe with Benfica B on Saturday, Orient will fly back to England on Sunday and get ready for their third pre-season game of the summer. On Tuesday (July 17) they travel to National League South side East Thurrock United and another tough encounter can be expected at Rookery Hill in the 7.45pm clash. The O’s will play three clubs from the division below in pre-season with games coming up against Concord Rangers (July 21) and St Albans City (July 24) and Orient’s head coach explained how each match is important. Edinburgh added: “Everything we’ve done for this pre-season isn’t done willy-nilly. We have thought about it. The fixtures we have are ones which will be testing and realistic to what we can expect to face in the season.” Orient were without Alex Lawless (hip), David Mooney (mouth) and new recruit Dale Gorman (ankle) for their 7-0 win at Harlow Town on Saturday. Ex-Stevenage midfielder Gorman is still a couple of weeks away from full fitness, but both Lawless and Mooney will aim to be back shortly. Goalkeeper Brill insists O’s will focus on themselves, not Salford City Orient boss happy opening-day fixture at Salford will be on BT Sport David Mooney	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2338
__label__cc	0.667598	0.332402	Stately heritage and Alpine bliss It might have been the setting for The Sound of Music, but Austria holidays offer a lot more than scenic hillside rambles – though the hiking really is excellent. Nestled in the centre of Europe, centuries of fluctuating empires and royal throne-hopping have left their mark on Austria’s culture and architecture. This is especially evident in Vienna, where castles like the stately Schönbrunn Palace – a Unesco heritage site – stand alongside imposing buildings of all styles. Elsewhere, the Danube river winds past crumbling castles in the picturesque Wachau Valley. Other city breaks might include ornate Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, or Graz, with its old town and famous medieval clock tower. For classical music fans, world-class theatres across the country echo with the creations of home-grown cultural heroes (think Haydn and Schubert – though others might be more familiar with the work of Eurovision star Conchita Wurst). Museums and galleries showcase the nation’s rich history and paintings by the likes of Klimt and Schiele. Further afield, the Alps offer their own respite from city life, where hikers and skiers can admire fine Austrian vistas. The warmth and hospitality of Austrian culture is often best expressed through its food. Crisp wiener schnitzel and knödel dumplings are just some of its treasures, best washed down with some excellent local beer. A bit of strudel for dessert and a shot of schnapps will usually round off any meal – just a few more excellent reasons for booking a holiday to Austria as soon as possible. All regions in Austria Embrace coffee cultureCoffee houses in Austria are an ingrained part of daily life. Stop off for a cappuccino-like ‘Melange' (and a pastry, of course) to feel like a local. Bring the kidsMany museums and attractions consider those under 19 to be children, which means discounted ticket prices, or even free entry, for many lucky younger visitors. Take the KässeStrasseThe Cheese Road winds through the spectacular countryside of Bregenzerwald, taking in cheese museums, cheese farms, speciality cheese restaurants and more – on a cheese theme. When it comes to your holiday, we know everyone likes to have great flexibility and a memorable experience - so we've designed our getaways with you in mind. Don’t-miss dates in Austria Twinkling markets fill Austria’s city squares from November through to Christmas and sometimes beyond, with crafts, roasted chestnuts, and savoury sauerkraut doughnuts among the festive goodies. This merry month of food festivals includes celebrations of wine, craft beer, and cheese – so why not visit to sample the best of Austria’s cuisine? Vienna Ice World From wintry mid-January right through to March, Vienna becomes an ice skating wonderland complete with a giant skating rink and trails through Rathauspark. Best things to do in Austria Sound of Music tours These kitsch tours are a great way to engage with the town of Salzburg and its pretty Alpine setting while learning more about the beloved film. Visit Wiener Staatsoper The Vienna State Opera is one of the most famous opera houses in the world, and any trip to Vienna should include a visit. Hike through the Alps Hiking conditions are at their best from May to October, when Austria’s famous landscape of rolling meadows and snow-capped mountains is a delight for hardy walkers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2339
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__label__wiki	0.564001	0.564001	Home / News / Ads Found in Windows 10 Start Menu Ads Found in Windows 10 Start Menu Windows Insider members who have access to the new 10565 build of Windows 10 have noticed that the Start Menu now carries ads for Windows Store apps. The adverts appear on the left-hand side of the menu, below the list of ‘Most used’ programs, as ‘Suggested’ apps. “We will continue to offer Windows Ads in Apps on Windows 10. Beyond that, we do not currently have plans for advertising in Windows 10.,” Microsoft told The Inquirer. “Lock and Start content is programmed by Microsoft to help customers learn and discover new features and apps to enhance their Windows 10 experience; app publishers are not paying to be featured.” So, while the ‘Suggested’ ads can so far only be seen by Windows Insider members that have downloaded the new build, it seems that Microsoft plans to keep the feature when 10565 is rolled out to standard Windows 10 users. Thankfully, there is a way to turn them off. A right-click on the offending item will bring up a submenu that allows users to either hide a specific ad, or disable them all. This can also be achieved by navigating to Settings > Personalization > Start and toggle ‘Occasionally show suggestions in Start’ switch to ‘Off’. Images courtesy of Beta News. Topics: ads, Microsoft, Windows 10, windows insider How many cores will AMD's next line of CPUs have?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2351
__label__cc	0.5838	0.4162	Population structure in Italy using ancient and modern samples Thread: Population structure in Italy using ancient and modern samples Originally Posted by binx Etruscan as Uralic in origin is unlikely imho. Moreover, in my opinion, closer we get to the end of Bronze age/Iron Age the more a language is no longer in close connection with the genetics of the population. The Mycenaeans spoke an Indo-European language but how much genetically can be defined as Indo-European? The Mycenaeans are more EEF than genetically Indo-European and are still very close to the Pre-Indo-european language Minoans. Quite right. Ygorcs Moderator Achievements: Multiracial Brazilian Suddenly some sanity from someone who actually knows a lot about the Etruscans. To think someone would actually endorse the theorizing of that crackpot, Woudhuizen! Not to diminish Pax Augusta's evident deep knowledge about the matter, but, with all honesty, I must say that one doesn't even need to know a lot about the Etruscans to not give credit to an outdated hypothesis (or should we say speculation? Scientific hypotheses are more well substantiated) by yet another linguist who tried to force an unclassified language into one's favorite existing language family (usually because of some badly disguised agenda). I mean, Etruscanis so obviously different from any known IE language (including Anatolian ones) not just in basic vocabulary, but also in grammar, that if it were IE it would certainly have diverged from the rest of the family so, I mean, soooooo long ago that it could never have been an offshoot of Anatolian IE related to LBA/IA Luwian, and that would take us back to discussing Etruscans as a people native to Europe since the Neolithic era. Sigh... To my knowledge the only Etruscan remains are those of ELITE Etruscans, the ones who could afford big sarcophagi. Let me amend that to make it clearer: to my knowledge the only Etruscan remains are those from Etruscan cemeteries, which have all the hallmarks of being graves of the elite. If that's the case, then the implication is, going by the PCA, that even the elite migration theory of "Etruscans", which posits that in the first millennium BC there was a migration of a small group of people from Anatolia to the area of modern Tuscany who brought with them the advancements which became evident in Etruscan culture, becoming the "local" elites, is incorrect, because instead of being very West Asian like, these "elites" are "Iberian" or French, or Northern Italian like. Anyone have a problem with that? Now, if the "Etruscan" samples from this paper were found tossed into a poor class grave, like that of a servant, then it might still be possible that some of the elites looked different autosomally, more West Asian. It would be very bad science, however, not to have included some samples from the definitely "elite" graves for comparison, of which there are MANY. Let's assume for a moment this latter scenario is the case. That would mean that the "lower orders" were the ones who were more "steppe" like, more "northern", more Iberian, French, and North Italian like. These more "northern" like people would be the ones who didn't create this magnificent civilization. Yes? I actually, for the record, documented here in 2014, left open the possibility that there was an elite migration from West Asia. What I was much more skeptical of was any claim that there was a folk migration from West Asia to the area of modern day Tuscany in the Iron Age. Given these "leaked" results, that is a complete nonstarter. If that were the case why do we have only non West Asian looking samples, samples plotting with Iberians, the French, and Northern Italians? Is it possible that within these Etruscans we may find some J2? Yes, it's highly possible, imo. Some may have come from more northern areas, but much may have infiltrated up the peninsula from the south, or from the Balkans or from Crete or elsewhere in the southeast. I have been saying ad nauseam, for close to ten years (I have documented posts here from 2014), that I believe/believed there was movement from "Greek" areas perhaps starting in the early Bronze Age, and that J2 would show up in Italy in the Bronze Age. That's ANCIENT GREECE and its islands and its settlements or perhaps even from the direction of Crete before there were Greek speakers there or maybe from elsewhere in the east. That's before mainland Greeks, especially those from places like Greek Macedonia, were changed by the Slavic migrations. I myself, part Tuscan, share an IBD segment with Crete Armenoi. This is why we need samples from places like Rinaldone. However, they couldn't have been hugely affected, unless everybody thinks the Iberians are very West Asian too. Let's also be clear: we're not talking about modern Tuscans here. We're talking about the Etruscans. If something is wrong with my logic, please don't hesitate to point it out. markod Originally Posted by Ygorcs What about the declension system for instance? Typologically Bomhard also sees Tyrsenian as being close (or even the closest relative) to IE, and he's not known for making completely unsubstantiated claims. http://www.maravot.com/Etruscan_Grammar.html Originally Posted by markod Hmm, I do not know, I have more than once seen Bomhard making extremely bold claims based on scant and very vague evidence on topics that most serious amd sensible scholars avoid as too uncertain and unreliable for scientific research (his Proto-Nostratic speculations are a case in point). Though Bomhard and Starostin were reputable scientists, their "excessive confidence" in using statistical methods to infer very ancient phylogenetic relationships in unrelated languages and language families on the basis of very indirect and vague connections has often been criticized by mainstream linguists. Many would say that at that level distinguishing what's true connection from what's random coincidence is extremely hard, perhaps impossible. Anyway, even Bomhard sees it as part of a language family closely related to the IE one, and not as an Indo-European language, let alone one belonging to one of the other known IE subgroups derived from later (post-PIE) proto-languages. I'm not sure the wordlist and particles in the link you used are all correct, but I know countless linguist have analyzed the Etruscan lexicon and found few secure cognates (true cognates, not recent shared borrowings) between Etruscan and IE languages. berun Have you ever done any research before opining? As an illustration that Etruscans created trading centers in other parts of the Mediterranean, see the following thread: https://www.eupedia.com/forum/thread...ight=Etruscans I also posted this in 2014, and it was discussed at length: ""As for Etruscan immigration(s) into Italy based on Herodotus and the non-Greek, Etruscoid Lemnian inscriptions, there is now evidence to the contrary: Etruscan pirates from Southern Etruria may have settled on Lemnos, around 700 BC or earlier and had been responsible for the inscriptions. Moreover, Carlo de Simone has definitely shown that Etruscan is not an Anatolian language.3 The Etruscan numerals, very characteristic elements of any language, do not have any parallels in Anatolian or other languages. " http://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2015/2015-03-02.html" By the way, statistics is math, and it's math which creates Admixture, and all the other statistical tools which come up with conclusions you don't like. Oh, and PCAs too. Don't have a response yet as to how these "Pelasagian", West Asian, like Etruscans plot so close to some modern Iberians? Cat got your tongue? :) if it would be ab Etruscan pirate refuge why they changed so much their language, it's untenable, comm'on, and reading things like crackpot for those pro or sanity for thosr against... well, I can realize that it is nothing about science but with emotions, why go far? facts are put in the bin and Etruscan samples come from memory, good waste of time that if mine. "What I've seen so far after my entire career chasing Indoeuropeans is that our solutions look tissue thin and our problems still look monumental" J.P.Mallory "The ultimate homeland of the group [PIE] that also spread Anatolian languages is less clear." D. Reich I think the Levant_BA component that Ygorcs and others found is contained in Anatolia_BA. The Luwian and Hittite samples had it, too. Hmmm, perhaps that's one way to model them. Is it being subsumed into these other population models in the graph below? But into what? idk. I wish I had access to this paper, by Willerslev et al: EDIT: I think you meant to say Levant_N, not Levant_BA. Levant_BA North, has a similarity to the Anatolians, because Copper age migrates from Anatolia went south there. Last edited by Jovialis; 30-05-19 at 11:33. Johane Derite E-V13>Z5018>FGC33625 U1a1a Originally Posted by Pax Augusta In the end, the same things are always repeated with the Etruscans. Sometimes it gets boring. This is a paper by Fred C. Woudhuizen written over 15 years ago. Everyone who has read a lot about the Etruscans already knows it. The vision of Fred C. Woudhuizen and his master Beekes is typical of Indo-Europeanists. Indo-Europeanist linguists have done enormous damage to linguistics. Neither of them is an etruscologist. And you can see it clearly from their work that lacks of deep and accurate knowledge of the Etruscan world. Fred C. Woudhuizen believes that Etruscan is an Indo-European language and derives from colonial Luvian. Nothing could be more wrong. In fact, Woudhuizen's work does not have a good reputation among etruscologists. The consensus is that Etruscan is a pre-Indo-European language and does not belong to the Anatolian language family. Woudhuizen's conclusions go in the opposite direction even of archaeological discoveries. Much more interesting than Woudhuizen's paper are the two images that you posted (and that Woudhuizen had taken from other texts and published in his paper). The first image (fig. 1) comes from a work by Hugh O'Neill Hencken from 1968. It's a bit outdated work but Hencken was a very good archaeologist. In essence Hencken sees that the biconical urns present in the Etruscan Villanovan are present in the southernmost extension of the Urnfield culture, roughly where today is the Banat, between Hungary, Serbia and Romania. It may be. Others have also found similarities between the Gáva culture (subtype of the Urnfield culture) and the Villanovan, where there are also biconical urns. Hencken's work being over 50 years old, it may be that in the meantime biconical urns have been found in a larger area. https://books.google.it/books?id=vXljf8JqmkoC&pg=PA598 The second image (fig. 2) comes from a more recent (1997) work by Jan Bouzek. According to this image house urns are distributed both in Etruria (Tuscany and Lazio) and in the Latial culture (central Lazio). So, house urns are absolutely not just typical features of the Latial culture according to Bouzek, but also of the Etruscan villanovan culture. This contradicts what Woudhuizen tries to prove. I will explain why its useful in my opinion. I posted it because it was rich with info from others, not just his own theory that he supports, which I am not supporting personally. I only posted some quotes from the paper, the link is there to read in entirety, its only a couple of pages, not much. Here is what stood out for me: The lemnos language does pose a challenge. If the dna results which we only have rumours and a PCA of until now are accurate, then theoretically Lemnos must be tested also and should show up as being Umrbian like autosomally, or at least shifted that way. Another challenge is that he claims that Etruscans used ("according to Ingrid Pohl in her publication of the Iron Age cemetery of Caere, Pohl 1972") a different inhumation and cremation method to Villanovans: "One of the most outstanding features of this Etruscan culture is formed by the chamber tomb under tumulus for multiple burials. The burial rites may consist of inhumation or a special form of cremation, according to which the remains of the pyre are collected in a gold or silver container which, wrapped in a purple linen cloth, is placed in a loculus of the grave. The closest parallels for such �lite-cremations are found in Anatolian style chamber tombs under tumulus at Salamis on Cyprus. The rite in question is meticulously described by Homeros in connection with the burial of Patroklos, for which reason one often speaks of a Homeric burial. As far as mainland Greece is concerned, similar �lite-cremations are attested for the hero of Lefkandi and the burials at the west gate of Eretria. The element which is missing here, however, is the characteristic chamber tomb under tumulus (the hero of Lefkandi is discovered in an apsidal building secondarily used as a grave and covered by a tumulus) Chamber tombs under tumulus for multiple burials are a typical Mycenaean feature. During the Late Bronze Age this type of burial is disseminated by Mycenaean colonists from mainland Greece to western Asia Minor, where it is subsequently taken over by the indigenous population groups like the Carians, Lycians, Lydians, and ultimately the Phrygians. The earliest indigenous examples are pseudo-cupolas in Caria, dated to the period of c. 1000 to 800 BC. These graves are characterized by a rectangular groundplan and aconcentrically vaulted roof. The problem of the dome resting on a square issolved by the so-called pendentive. This very same construction is typical ofchamber tombs in Populonia during the 7th century BC. Similarly, in Lydia a chambertomb has been found with a roof vaulting lenghtwise in the same way as forexample the famous Regolini-Galassi tomb at Caere, dating to the 7th century BC. Furthermore, Mysia has produced a chamber tomb which is entirelyhewn out of the soft tufa with mock roof beams in place as if it were a wooden construction. The same technique is so common for Etruria that if the photos of the Mysian example would have had no caption one could easily bemistaken to be dealing with an Etruscan grave.Unfortunately, the Anatolian examples in the last mentioned two cases wereso thoroughly robbed that they cannot be properly dated. Next, it deserves ourattention that Lycia from the 6th century BC onwards is typified by fa�adegraves hewn out of the natural rock, which bring to mind the fa�ade graveshewn out of the natural rock of Norchia and its immediate surroundings towhich a similar date is assigned as the Lycian counterparts. Like the Mysian tomb mentioned above, the fa�ade graves imitate wooden constructions. Hence, it is interesting to note that actual woodenconstructions have been dug up in Phrygia. Here large wooden boxes datingto the late 8th and early 7th century BC serve as a replacement of the stonebuilt chamber tomb in a similar manner as in Vetulonia during the 7th century BC. Finally, mention should be made of a Lycian chamber tomb from the5th century BC with paintings which bear a strong resemblance to theEtruscan ones in Tarquinia � be it that the Lycian paintings, in contrast to theirEtruscan counterparts, show Persian motifs. In summary, on the basis of the preceding survey of relations in funeral architecture one gains the impression that Etruria was in close contact with variousregions of western Anatolia during the Early Orientalizing period andbeyond . Possibly, a crucial role was played by Mysia, the Aeolian coast, andthe offshore islands like Lesbos, because here the typical local pottery, justlike in Etruria from the 7th century BC onwards, consists of bucchero." This is significant, because if these types of burials are different to Villanovan types, then they need to be explained, were there Mycaneans in umbria? Otherwise, if house urns are etruscan, were there etruscans in north germany? The Italo-Celtic-Germanic affinities fit more neatly for the shared toponyms and house urn material culture, whereas its a bit more difficult the other way around. One thing this author, and most authors are probably not aware of is that the "Patroclus" types of burials are also in Albania according to Hammond: "As we have already stressed, the mass evacuation of the Albanians from their triangle is the only effective course we can take. In order to relocate a whole people, the first prerequisite is the creation of a suitable psychosis. This can be done in various ways." - Vaso Cubrilovic Ἀθῆναι Ἕλλην Originally Posted by berun Thracians in Lemnos? ok, but just read some interesting info here: https://chs.harvard.edu/CHS/article/...greek-speakers well, I know to sum, 1 + 1 = 2, Etruscan and Lemnian are related, and Lemnos was inhabited by Pelasgians. Italian posters can deny the evidences, no matter. Crete also had Pelasgians, but we also know that Crete used to have many other peoples as well. For example Homer writes: "There is a land called Crete, in the midst of the wine-dark sea, a fair, rich land, begirt with water, and therein are many men, past counting, and ninety cities. They have not all the same speech, but their tongues are mixed. There dwell Achaeans, there great-hearted native Cretans (eteo-Cretans), there Cydonians, and Dorians of waving plumes, and goodly Pelasgians.". The same can be true with Lemnos. Homer wrote that the Sintians were the first inhabitants of the island, and they were a Thracian tribe. Other authors also wrote of the Greek tribe of Minyans living on the island, before being expelled by Pelasgians coming from Attica. Others also presented Pelasgians as Tyrrhenians. So you see, nothing is certain and probably Lemnos had a number of different people just like with the case of Crete above. After all, don't take as a fact that Greek authors were always accurate with their designations. They could in fact be generalizing when they wrote Pelasgians. So if Villanova is italic as he claims, and if in this study that has been leaked, its villanovans that have been tested, then we should expect them to plot the way they do, we don't know which types of graves have been tested, if there are disagreements about which ones are the "etruscan" proper method, then both variants need to be tested to make sure we aren't reading italic umbrian results as etruscan. "Finally, the identification of the bearers of Villanovan culture in Etruria withthe forebears of the Etruscans disregards the historical evidence according towhich the Etruscans colonized the land of the Umbrians and drove them outof their original habitat (Plinius, Natural History III, 14, 112). As a matter offact, there are numerous reminiscences of the Umbrians originally inhabitingthe region later called Etruria, like the river name Umbro, the region calledtractus Umbriae, the association of the Umbrian tribes of the Camartes andSarsinates with the inland towns Clusium and Perugia, and the identificationof Cortona as an Umbrian town (Altheim 1950, 22-3). At any rate, the siteswhich have yielded Umbrian inscriptions mostly lie along the eastern fringeof the Villanovan style cremation area (Poultney 1959, 3) and there even havebeen found Umbrian type inscriptions in Picenum on the other side of theAppenines, whereas literary sources speak of Umbrians in Ancona,Ariminum, Ravenna and Spina to the north (Briquel 1984: 33; 51; 88; Salmon1988, 701) � regions where (proto-)Villanovan is attested (cf. Fig. 3)." And pelasgians are balkan people, so we shouldn't expect any dramatic west-asian shift from people with pelasgian origins. Originally Posted by Johane Derite Yet we see dozens of tumulus burials in the Iron Age of Greece, such as the tumulus of Marathon, used to bury the 192 Athenians, and many other in Macedon, such as the recently unearthed Amphipolis tumulus (Kasta tomb), etc.. And you also forget tumuli burials came in the Balkans with the Indo-European migrations and Mycenaeans also used them. As for Achilles and Patroclus, even though they are legendary/mythical characters we already have genealogies and places of origin, but you very easily disregard them. Even though these are all unrelated with the original subject. Originally Posted by Demetrios He meticulously describes the specific type of tumulus burial, not just a tumulus. And this burial seems to have been used by etruscans according to Woudhuizen. His sources are in the paper. The etruscans are totally related with the original subject. What's the type exactly? Because when i read "The element which is missing here, however, is the characteristic chamber tomb under tumulus (the hero of Lefkandi is discovered in an apsidal building secondarily used as a grave and covered by a tumulus) Chamber tombs under tumulus for multiple burials are a typical Mycenaean feature.", this is very easily explained by the fact that Homer actually describes that the mound of Patroclus is a temporary burial, not the final one. Also, "the remains of the pyre are collected in a gold or silver container which, wrapped in a purple linen cloth, is placed in a loculus of the grave.", this reminds me of the very widespread larnax, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larnax. As for mounds, they were the most used burial practice described in the Iliad and the Odyssey, you can read more about them here, although you need a free account to read, https://www.jstor.org/stable/500553?...o_tab_contents. Pax Augusta I comment on this first and then when I have time I'll comment on the rest. To all these statements you would have been able to find an answer on your own if you had also read at leat the most important texts of etruscology. The whole text of Woudhuizen is his personal interpretation that also goes against the general consensus. For example there is no consensus at all that Villanova is Italic. Villanovan culture (c. 900 BC – 700 BC) is Etruscan and only Etruscan and is considered the most archaic phase of Etruscan civilization. We have to go back to the Proto-Villanovan (c. 1200 BC — circa 900 BC), which is ancestral not only to the Villanovan culture, but also to the Latial culture (Latins) and Atestine culture (Veneti) and so on. It's an an old thesis that the Proto-Villanovan culture brought the Italics to Italy, but it's still not proven. The Etruscans of the Villanovan phase practiced incineration for the most part, those that have been tested are likely the result of inhumation burial, which became the most common from a certain point onwards. This is just the biggest difference between Etruscans and Umbrians. The Umbrians descend from the Culture of Terni and are characterized by inhumation burial mostly. "Finally, the identification of the bearers of Villanovan culture in Etruria withthe forebears of the Etruscans disregards the historical evidence according towhich the Etruscans colonized the land of the Umbrians and drove them out of their original habitat (Plinius, Natural History III, 14, 112). This paragraph is a good example of how Woudhuizen manipulates sources. Worse for him. Because in the end his work will remain neglected as it is happening (except for all those who desperately want to keep alive the Herodotean narrative of an eastern Etruscan origin). The story that the Etruscans occupied the land of the Umbrians starts with Herodotus around V century BC who reports a legend of the the Lydians. Many historians, archaeologists and etruscologists have questioned the historical credibility of Herodotus' story with convincing arguments. But Woudhuizen cleverly and craftily puts Plinius there as if he were a source. Plinius born in the Italian Prealps is rather the source of a much more important information: Etruscans and the Rhaetians were related, and this was more recently confirmed by the linguistic data. As a matter offact, there are numerous reminiscences of the Umbrians originally inhabitingthe region later called Etruria, like the river name Umbro, the region calledtractus Umbriae, the association of the Umbrian tribes of the Camartes and Sarsinates with the inland towns Clusium and Perugia, and the identificationof Cortona as an Umbrian town (Altheim 1950, 22-3). Numerous reminiscences? This is really funny. Apart from the fact that there is no river in Etruria called Umbro, there are two streams, one in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in the north of Tuscany, and the other in the south-west of Tuscany, called Ombrone, not Umbro. Other manipulation of Woudhuizen. It is certainly hypothesised that Ombrone derives from the ethnic name of the Umbrians. But there is no absolute evidence that it is so, there are also other hypotheses. It may well have other explanations. And however two streams is too little as proof. For my math teacher the concept of "numerous" means something else. Of course, there is a legend about these Umbrian tribes who lived in what are the modern borders between Tuscany and Umbria. But nothing has ever been found so far archeologically to prove it. And then, if I remember well for the same areas, there is also the legend that Ligurian tribes lived there. So a slightly crowded area must have been. The fact that the Etruscan Clusium (Etruscan Clevsin, modern Cortona) and Perugia (Etruscan Phersna Latin Perusia) were also inhabited by Umbrian tribes is by no means surprising. They are both in the most eastern part of the Etruscan world. Perugia is even today the capital of the Umbria region. So they were always cities on the border with the Umbrian world. It does not in any way confirm that Umbrians originally inhabiting the whole region called Etruria. At most, there was a border area between the Etruscan world and the Umbrian world where the two peoples had mixed several times. And this is true for all the border areas of the Etruscan world. In the north-west of Tuscany there is evidence that the Etruscans and Ligurians lived together, as well as in southern Etruria (north and central Lazio) there is evidence of the same thing between Etruscans, Faliscans and Latins. The story of the Faliscans, who spoke the language most similar to Latin but were part of the Etruscan world, is also very iconic. At any rate, the sites which have yielded Umbrian inscriptions mostly lie along the eastern fringeof the Villanovan style cremation area (Poultney 1959, 3) and there even havebeen found Umbrian type inscriptions in Picenum on the other side of the Appenines, whereas literary sources speak of Umbrians in Ancona, Ariminum, Ravenna and Spina to the north (Briquel 1984: 33; 51; 88; Salmon1988, 701) � regions where (proto-)Villanovan is attested (cf. Fig. 3)." This is all known, too. Etruscans and Umbrians there in the Adriatic coast have mixed several time. And what does that prove? Certainly does not prove that the Umbrians once inhabited all the lands of the Etruscans, because once again these types of mixes took place in the border areas between the Etruscan and Umbrian worlds and not in the core of the Etruscan world. I comment on this first and then when I have time comment on the rest. To all these statements you would have been able to find an answer on your own if you had also read at leat the most important texts of etruscology. The whole text of Woudhuizen is his personal interpretation that also goes against the general consensus. The idea that Proto-Villanova trifurcated into Etruscan, Venetic and Italic is largely an idea based in the old 'pots not people' paradigm of archaeology still prevalent in classical studies. Someone will need to come up with something better. I know you don't like it. It's an idea that has great consensus. Proto-Villanovan is a national phenomenon, the following ones are phenomena of regionalization (it's not a trifurcation, not only Villanovan, Atestine and Latial cultures but also other cultures of Italy). To dismiss it, you need more than just a post on a forum. It's an idea that has great consensus. Proto-Villanovan is a national phenomenon, the following ones are phenomena of regionalization (not only Villanovan, Atestine and Latial cultures). I have zero stakes in it, why wouldn't I like it? It's just outdated now that we know migration and conquest are the primary reasons for linguistic/cultural shift. It's not 1960 anymore. I think Italians have less problems recognizing the Balkan origin of Daunians or Iapiges, stablished IIRC when Sea People were marauding here and there, also they don't have problems to assign to proto-Villanovians an Italic or Celtic character coming from outside, maybe from the Balkans even if we include in it Hungary. But when there is something about Etruscans coming from elsewere I believe sometimes it is Anthrogenica web when bulling antisteppists. It's an idea that's still being accepted today. There's nothing wrong with not knowing it. Since you speak clearly Italian, the first are the notes of Civiltà dell'Italia Preromana (LE07101474), 2013-2014 university course at the University of Padua. Those notes are the first ones I found. The second from a book published in 2006. Many ideas are wrong and still accepted. Urnfield material cultures are found in the regions where later we see the Etruscans, Rhaetians, Veneti and the Latins. That doesn't mean that all those languages actually spread with Urnfield. There were other peoples around the Alps and in Italy at the time. This is especially obvious in Latium which was barely occupied in the MBA-LBA transition - one of the populations that migrated there in the LB spoke Latino-Faliscan. Languages don't tend to spring from the ground. I'm having the hardest time following you. Nowhere is it written that all those languages actually spread with Urnfield. So which cultures did they spread with. The literal meaning of Samothrace/Samothraki is "tall Thrace". This is a synthetic word. Samothrace happens to have the tallest mountain in all of the Aegean, excluding Euboea and Crete. The same is true with the island of Samos, which also translates as "tall" which happens to have the second tallest mountain in all of the Aegean, excluding Euboea and Crete. Supposedly the word "samos" is a Phoenician loanword, originating from Phoenician "sama" meaning "high", although it could also be a Greek original. Demetrios, thanks for this. Are Phoenician language loans frequent in Greek? I need to ask you other things about the Greek world, too. I'll do it soon. You're all missing the point here. The Etruscans were people who, if they didn't move directly from West Asia, were descended from the ancestors of the Albanians. Obviously, that's true of the more "northern" Romans too, just like the Albanians are the true descendants of the Mycenaeans. You cannot argue with such self-evident truths. Or, according to Eurogenes, both the Etruscans and the early Romans were clearly heavily steppe people, you know, like the Mycenaeans. We've just got to get with the program.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2352
__label__cc	0.501478	0.498522	CSR: Going guerrilla on finance Published on: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 Looking back over 50 years, it is surprising how finance has changed its role in protest. As Euromoney celebrates its 50th year, I was curious to research where the world was in 1969. I have been left intrigued by the advancements of five decades but also by the similarities between then and now. In 1969, social unrest was palpable, inequality in all its forms high on the political radar and government regimes were unreliable – if not terrifying. Dictatorships ruled most of Latin America, leading to protest, civil war and mass displacement. In Northern Ireland, what came to be called the Troubles were beginning; Britain deployed 300 troops to the province. Millions protested against the government on the streets of France and marches took place across Europe, Russia and throughout Africa. In the Middle East, Gadhafi had taken control of Libya. In Asia, the Sino-Soviet conflict brought China and the USSR to the brink of war; Pol Pot was leading the Khmer Rouge; and the war in Vietnam still raged. In the US, the civil rights movement, still reeling from the assassination of its leader, Martin Luther King, found solidarity with anti-Vietnam protestors, the second wave of feminists calling for greater equality and a gay rights movement that been spurred by the Stonewall riots that year. There was the moon landing and the country had just elected a president – Richard Nixon – who would later avoid his own impeachment by resigning. And, of course, there was Woodstock, where 400,000 people gathered (several Wall Street executives among them, I’m told) for peace, joining with an environmental movement that was also born that decade. While there are clearly themes echoing or being revisited today, one big difference for Euromoney readers is that in 1969 capital markets and personal investments did not figure in any discussions about minority rights, wealth disparity, the environment, or stopping war. Now, capital is recognized as fundamental to any and all of global society’s ills – either in exacerbating them or solving them. Today’s protests reflect this. They are not directed only at governments but also at the guardians of the purse. In January, an environmental group spoofed Larry Fink’s annual letter to shareholders to claim that BlackRock had taken the decision to remove company holdings of corporations that were not in line with the Paris Agreement. It was well-written and convincing enough to fool several wires and financial newspapers. What I found even more interesting, however, was that the group had paid for the letter to appear at the top of Google as an ad for anyone searching Larry Fink or BlackRock. The website URL – bought and developed by the group – was equally believable and the website that it pointed to was an almost exact copy of BlackRock’s. The only clue to arouse suspicion that I could see was that the latest annual report mentioned on the site was from 2016. It was the first guerrilla move I have seen relating to financial institutions and shows just how pivotal the flow of finance has become. Whoever wrote that letter knew Fink’s tone well. And Fink’s view was clearly seen as having a crucial role in the mission to reduce carbon emissions. Moreover, the contrast between the fake letter and the real Fink letter of ‘profit and purpose’ that emerged several days later had the effect (and I imagine this was intended) of making the real letter appear weak. Although Fink stated boldly in his 2018 annual letter that shareholder engagement was crucial in environmental and social challenges, BlackRock barely changed its approach to shareholder votes over the year. The firm voted with shareholder resolutions on key climate issues less than a quarter of the time. It did not back any resolutions regarding political influence disclosure. People have quoted Fink’s 2018 letter at me as some game-changing moment so often that I have often felt like banging my head against a wall. I take my hat off to those who go to the effort of faking a letter to show how BlackRock really could have a positive impact – and hopefully saving me from hearing this year how Fink’s rhetoric is proof that change is happening. No, it’s not. Rhetoric is not action. But now my curiosity has been piqued again. Who is financing this protest group or, indeed, any of the online sites that are carefully scrutinizing the actions of financial institutions? I have a feeling the answer will be surprising. I have spoken to several wealthy individuals over the last month who are doing just this – using their money to finance grassroots movements for environmental and social justice and, perhaps more surprisingly, wealth equality. It is interesting to think that the clients that private banking divisions of the big banks are so desperate to attract may be financing protests – guerrilla or otherwise – against those very same banks. Euromoney 50th Anniversary: 1969-2019 CSR: Asset managers need to rethink governance CSR: Commitments or greenwashing? BlackRock heads for Europe's core mid-market ESG: the stewardship revolution	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2354
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This is valid for five years, after which EU/EFTA nationals can request a permanent residence certificate (Certificado de Residencia Permanente) from the Portuguese immigration service (SEF). Read more in our guide to immigration policy for EU/EFTA nationals moving to Portugal. Portuguese residence permit: non-EU Non-EU/EFTA nationals moving to Portugal for more than three months will first need a long-term Portuguese residence visa to allow them to later apply for a Portuguese residence permit from the SEF in your area (find your closest office). Usually, a permit (Autorização de Residência) is granted to allow Portuguese residency for one year. This can be renewed every two years for a total of five years, after which the holder can apply for a permanent residence permit. All non-EU citizens applying for a Portuguese residence permit will need to demonstrate evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation. 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If employment will last longer than three months, then a Portuguese Residence Visa (type D, long-term Portuguese Schengen Visa) for employment purposes is needed, after which you will need to apply for a Portuguese residence permit upon arrival for work purposes. See our guide to Portuguese work visas and permits for more information. If you are moving to Portugal to study longer than three months, you will need a Portuguese residence permit or certificate depending on your nationality. Those requiring a visa to enter Portugal will need to first apply for a Schengen Visa for students, and later collect a residence permit to extend their stay in Portugal. See our guide to Portuguese student visas and requirements. Joining a relative or partner in Portugal Spouses, partners and certain relatives can apply to join foreigners who are living in Portugal. Who can apply and the processes depend on the residency status of the person who has moved to Portugal, the type of family relationship and the nationality of the applicant. Read more in our guide on applying for a family visa or Portuguese spouse visa. Portuguese permanent residence scheme Both EU/EFTA and non-EU residents are eligible to apply for permanent residence in Portugal after five years. The process is more straightforward for EU/EFTA citizens; check Portuguese immigration policy for EU nationals and family. Residents who are from non-EU/EFTA countries can apply for Portuguese permanent residence after having lived in Portugal for five years if they have a valid temporary residence permit and can prove that they have had a legal and uninterrupted residence in Portugal for the five year period. How to get Portuguese permanent residence Applications for Portuguese permanent residence have to be made to the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). You will need the following Portuguese permanent residence requirements: Valid residence visa Passport/travel ID Two passport photographs Proof of sufficient finances to support yourself Criminal record certificate Proof of enrolment in social security and evidence of tax status Proof of legal and uninterrupted residence in Portugal for the preceding five years If you have been absent from Portugal for a lengthy period of time (more than three months) in this five year period, eg. for work reasons, you must supply proof of reason Proof of basic proficiency in the Portuguese language, through a certificate of qualification or test at a language assessment center. Holders of EC Portuguese permanent residence are also entitled to move between other EU member states for a period of up to five years; see requirements here (in Portuguese). Costs for Portuguese permanent residency range from EUR 100–200 depending on certain factors here. Portuguese citizenship Foreign residents can apply for full Portuguese citizenship after six years of residence, although exceptions apply; for example, it’s only three years for spouses of Portuguese citizens and considerably easier for children born to at least one Portuguese citizen or a foreign permanent resident holder. Read more in our complete guide to Portuguese citizenship. Portugal’s Golden Visa scheme This is a special Portuguese visa program designed to attract foreign investment into Portugal. The Portuguese golden visa scheme speeds up the process for foreign investors from non-EU countries if they buy Portuguese real estate or invest up to a certain value. Provided they meet the conditions, under this scheme non-EU citizens will receive a Portuguese residence permit and can later apply for full Portuguese citizenship. Read more in our guide to golden visas in Portugal. Useful contacts and links SEF – Portuguese Immigration official website www.secomunidades.pt – government information on different types of Portuguese visas and requirements. UK government guide on taking up residence in Portugal. Find your local Portuguese immigration (SEF) office. Find the Portuguese embassy or consulate in your country. Schengen visa application form Visa application forms in various languages Golden Visa Portugal: Requirements for a Portuguese golden visa Applying for a family visa or Portuguese spouse visa A guide to Portuguese student visas and requirements Portugal immigration policy for EU/EFTA citizens and family members Mobile banking in Portugal Vaccinations in Portugal School holidays in Portugal Business and executive education in Europe Immigration Lawyers More Back Previous	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0041.json.gz/line2359

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