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King's Hall Ilkley
Multi-million selling soul band The Real Thing give their much loved disco inspired hits a new lease of life in this funky show, with the band’s classic songs mixed with contemporary grooves.
Book Tickets for The Real Thing
Date Fri 17 Apr 2020
Time7:30 pm
Price £ 25.00*
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Price£25.00*
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*Prices inclusive of booking fees: Phone/Counter - £2 per ticket plus postage charge where applicable. Online - £2 per ticket plus £1 per transaction for postage. Please note, concessions may not be available on every performance.
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All the hits
Action packed show
Chris Amoo and Dave Smith
The Real Thing had three million selling hit singles in the 70s You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Feel The Force. In the 80s they were all remixed and became huge hits again, thanks to the band’s massive following.
Original vocalists, Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, perform these hits and many more live on stage with their own fantastic 5-piece band. Enjoy tracks like You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing and Whenever You Want My Love.
The Real Thing recently released The Real Thing Live DVD and CD, recorded at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, which celebrates 40 years on the road and includes the concert in full, new material and a cover of The Beatles song Eleanor Rigby.
Commenting on The Real Thing’s success, singer Chris Amoo said, ‘There’s always going to be a sense of nostalgia about our music. It’s the sound track to so many people’s lives and that will never die.’
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To book a lounge or box, wheelchair position, or for an access assisted performance (captioned, audio described, signed) where applicable, please contact the box office on 01274 432000.
For groups of 20+ please contact 01274 437788. Maximum of 10 tickets for this event can be booked online.
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GE sells Haier a pricey entrée into U.S. kitchens
Domestic concerns
15 January 2016 By Quentin Webb
The industrial giant is offloading one of the top makers of American cookers, dishwashers and fridges to the Chinese white-goods group. Snatching these appliances is a seminal moment for Haier – akin to Lenovo buying IBM’s PC unit. Shame the $5.4 bln price looks so overheated.
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An employee works next to washing machines at a Haier store in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, March, 20, 2014.
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General Electric agreed to sell its U.S. appliances business to Shanghai-listed Qingdao Haier for $5.4 billion in cash, the two groups said on Jan. 15. The deal comes weeks after GE scrapped a $3.3 billion sale of the unit to Electrolux of Sweden, in the face of opposition from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The sale includes a 48.4 percent stake in Mexico’s Mabe and licences to use GE brands for up to 40 years, including two 10-year extensions.
The duo expects the deal to close in mid-2016. GE said the deal valued the appliances unit at 10 times EBITDA for the last 12 months. However, Haier said it was paying 8.2 times 2015 EBITDA, “net of certain expected benefits”.
Qingdao Haier is 41 percent owned by entrepreneur Zhang Ruimin’s unlisted Haier Group. KKR, the U.S. private equity firm, owns a near-10 percent stake.
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Admiral motor yacht Saudades sold
Saudades was asking €1,495,000 with VAT paid.
The 36 metre motor yacht Saudades, listed for sale by Joost Goverts and Ed Dickinson at Northrop & Johnson, has been sold with Alain Tanguy from FYC Yachts introducing the buyer.
Built in wood by Italian yard CNL to a design by Carlo Galeazzi, she was delivered in 1981 as one of the yard’s Admiral 35 models with a full refit in 2009. RINA classed, she accommodates 10 guests in five cabins consisting of a full-beam master suite, a VIP suite, two doubles and a twin, all with entertainment centres, television screens and en-suite bathroom facilities.
The saloon is expansive and elegant and the lounge area has wooden floors covered by scatter rugs, along with settees, armchairs and an entertainment centre with a 32-inch television screen. Forward is a formal dining area for 10 guests and a professional galley.
A large aft deck offers al fresco entertainment and dining for up to 12 guests on upholstered teak chairs around an expandable polished coffee table. More outdoor entertainment is available on the flybridge, complete with teak decks, sun pads, occasional chairs and a table. There is a further cosy seating area on the foredeck, offering complete privacy. Twin 1,400hp Caterpillar diesel engines and a planing hull give her a maximum speed of 26 knots.
In 2009 she was taken to the Codecasa yard in Viareggio for a full refit under the supervision of Carlo Galeazzi. During the refit all external and internal spaces were rebuilt and she received her current interior layout.
Lying in Viareggio, Italy, Saudades was asking €1,495,000 with VAT paid.
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A philosophical exploration of the idea of 'rebellion' by one of the leading existentialist thinkers, Albert Camus' The Rebel looks at artistic and political rebels throughout history, from Epicurus to the Marquis de Sade. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is translated by Anthony Bower with an introduction by Oliver Todd.The Rebel is Camus' 'attempt to understand the time I live in' and a brilliant essay on the nature of human revolt. Published in 1951, it makes a daring critique of communism - how it had gone wrong behind the Iron Curtain and the resulting totalitarian regimes. It questions two events held sacred by the left wing - the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917 - that had resulted, he believed, in terrorism as a political instrument. In this towering intellectual document, Camus argues that hope for the future lies in revolt, which unlike revolution...
A philosophical exploration of the idea of 'rebellion' by one of the leading existentialist thinkers, Albert Camus' The Rebel looks at artistic and political rebels throughout history, from Epicurus to the Marquis de Sade. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is translated by Anthony Bower with an introduction by Oliver Todd.The Rebel is Camus' 'attempt to understand the time I live in' and a brilliant essay on the nature of human revolt. Published in 1951, it makes a daring critique of communism - how it had gone wrong behind the Iron Curtain and the resulting totalitarian regimes. It questions two events held sacred by the left wing - the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917 - that had resulted, he believed, in terrorism as a political instrument. In this towering intellectual document, Camus argues that hope for the future lies in revolt, which unlike revolution is a spontaneous response to injustice and a chance to achieve change without giving up collective and intellectual freedom.Albert Camus (1913-60) is the author of a number of best-selling and highly influential works, all of which are published by Penguin. They include The Fall, The Outsider and The First Man. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957, Camus is remembered as one of the few writers to have shaped the intellectual climate of post-war France, but beyond that, his fame has been international.If you enjoyed The Rebel, you might like Camus' The Fall, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.'One of the great humanist manifestos'The Times'A conscience with style'V.S. Pritchett, author of A Cab at the Door
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Power Of One
Courtenay, Bryce
A Fringe of Leaves
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The Necklace and Other Short Stories
de Maupassant, Guy
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Nygårdshaug, Gert
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Home ❭ Books ❭ Father of Lions ❭ Reviews ❭ Heartwarming true story about a man who risked everything to save zoo animals in an Isis-controlled area
Father of Lions
Heartwarming true story about a man who risked everything to save zoo animals in an Isis-controlled area
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Jan 14 2020 – 09:59 AM
By rebeccaw190
During the war in Iraq, Abu Laith, a car mechanic, persevered to save as many animals living in the Mosul Zoo as possible even after the area was taken over by Isis. His favorite animal, however, is a lion cub named Zombie (after Simba in The Lion King but butchered by incorrect subtitles).
I found this story heartbreaking, heartwarming, and I was amazed by Abu's determination to save the animals while also caring for two wives and ten children. Luckily, he did have some help, including Hakam, a young man who helped bring attention to the plight of the zoo animals and Dr. Amir, a vet with an international rescue organization for zoo animals.
I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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8 Badass Female Characters From The Great Halls Of Badassery
These characters prove that femininity and badassery go hand in hand (according to eight badass Blue Fever female filmmakers).
Posted on December 31, 2016, 19:12 GMT
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Sigourney Weaver in 'Alien'
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"She's a badass," says Céline Tricart, founder of Lucid Dreams Productions. "But in order to be a badass, she doesn't have to put away the fact that she's a woman. She’s a strong badass woman that survives against all odds but she’s also a mother. She manages to have both sides, and that’s what we’re all trying to achieve."
Susan Sarandon in 'Thelma & Louise'
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"'Thelma and Louise' has a really special place in my heart," says Lara Everly, creator of Sugar Babies and Baby and Me Yoga. "Growing up and seeing what was such a strong female love story, in a way - that struck a cord with me."
Eleven from 'Stranger Things'
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"I love Eleven from 'Stranger Things,'" says Josie Kaye, filmmaker and YouTuber behind Doctor Josie K. "She's a survivor and she doesn't give up."
The Women of 'Mustang'
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"The characters in the foreign film, 'Mustang,' were extremely inspirational," says Kristine Gerolaga, creator of A Period Drama. "It's about five young girls who are trying to escape oppression."
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Jessica Jones is troubled," says Jaclyn Gramigna, founder of Whippersnapper Films. "But she also has good values and is willing to fight for the people she loves. She’s not perfect and that makes her a better hero, because she can feel the darkness of the other side."
Robin Wright as Claire Underwood
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"Claire Underwood is a fascinating, three dimensional and unsympathetic female character who’s just fantastic," says writer and director, Monica Sender.
Jessica Lange as Elsa Mars
"I’m in love with female protagonists from the 'American Horror Story' series," says Yoko Okumura, co-producer of the documentary series, FACETS. "I especially love the character Elsa Mars, played by Jessica Lange on season four’s 'Freak Show.' The show gives older female protagonists a great and layered existence which is rare in film and television. Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates - you just don’t get to see characters who are older and so powerful and so complicated."
Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles
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"Liza Minnelli's portrayal of Sally Bowles in 'Cabaret' is the best," says Maggie Levin, writer and director of the VR short film, Vain. "She's flighty but ferocious and optimistic to a fault."
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Meet The Hushed Band Of SNP Members Who Are Desperate To Leave The EU
"The party is run with an iron grip – you must toe the party line," said one rebel SNP member, who's planning on going against his party and voting Leave.
Jamie Ross
BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK
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Four weeks before Scotland's referendum on independence in 2014, the debate had gripped the nation to such a degree that you'd be afraid to open your kitchen cupboard in case an activist sprang out to hand you a campaign leaflet. But, with the referendum on EU membership less than 30 days away, it seems Scotland couldn't care less.
South of the border, battle buses are criss-crossing the country, set-piece speeches are taking place every day, and the UK government has been split in two. In Scotland, a symbolic vote on EU membership took place in parliament on Thursday with only eight out of 129 MSPs opting for Leave – and one later admitted he had merely pressed the wrong voting button at his desk.
As for Scotland's dominant party, the SNP, not one of its parliamentarians – either in Holyrood or Westminster – has given even the slightest hint they're not going to draw anything but an enthusiastic cross in the Remain box next month. But, as with many issues within the seemingly homogenous SNP, whose politicians aren't allowed to disagree with each other in public, the story isn't quite that simple.
SNP GO
Around a third of SNP voters are said to have not been persuaded by leader Nicola Sturgeon on one of her central policies – that Scotland, and the UK, should remain in Europe. Bearing in mind the party's dominance and popularity, that will be the largest anti-EU block of voters in Scotland. Analysis from The Guardian suggests that around a quarter of a million SNP voters could end up voting Leave next month, if polls are to be believed.
Some Leave sources are adamant that includes a handful of SNP MPs and MSPs who simply aren't allowed to speak up. Gary Parker, a pro-independence activist who is leading a small anti-EU group called SNP GO – an unofficial branch of the UK-wide Grassroots Out campaign – insists that he has had private conversations with MPs and MSPs who want to leave the EU, but that any dissent in the party is quickly shouted down.
"MPs and MSPs have attended meetings with us and they’ve said that they’re scared – they won't admit it because they can't step out of line with the party," claimed Parker, whom former SNP leader Jim Sillars, one of the most prominent Leave voices in Scotland, asked to take the reins of the SNP GO campaign.
"One of my team pitched a Scottish Vote Leave stand in one of the SNP’s normal places and they went mental. The convener of the branch said, 'You’re out the party, you’re finished.' I’m friends with [SNP MP] Corri Wilson ... and I said to her ‘Tell me I didn’t hear this right’ and she said she’d sort it, which she did. But the abuse he got from his friends who he’s [previously] campaigned with was absolutely vicious."
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Scottish Vote Leave director Tom Harris (left) with two pro-Brexit MSPs – Ross Thomson and Graham Simpson.
A source in the official Scottish Vote Leave campaign, which set up another group called SNP for Leave earlier this week, insists one SNP MSP is privately backing them and revealed that one SNP member in Aberdeen feels so strongly about leaving the EU that he’s given office space to them in an attempt help the ailing Scottish campaign along in the final few weeks.
Among SNP MSPs, Euroscepticism is often dismissed as being a bit too "Tory" for the party to take seriously. During Thursday’s vote in the Scottish parliament, left-leaning Labour MSP Neil Findlay spoke out about his Euroscepticism – although he is still undecided about how to vote – and SNP transport minister Humza Yousaf mocked him on Twitter for only receiving applause from Conservatives.
Humza Yousaf @HumzaYousaf
.@NeilFindlay_MSP Gets enthusiastic applause...from Tories in the Chamber. Not a single one of his comrades sharing his euroscepticism
But those SNP supporters who do want to leave the European Union insist it's a logical follow-on from wanting Scotland to be independent. Why try to take back power from London, they ask, but be perfectly happy to campaign for some power to remain in the hands of anonymous politicians and bureaucrats even further away in Brussels and Strasbourg?
"I'm not a member but a supporter and voter of [the SNP] all my life," said 51-year-old fisherman Peter Willox from Fraserburgh, who's backing Leave. "I'm a true nationalist, and nationalism has no place in federalism – [the SNP] shout about independence but are only offering federalism, and they campaigned on the back of the fishing vote only to give us no support.
"I know councillors in the party and it's run with an iron grip – you must toe the party line or fear deselection. That's why none are coming out in support, only [former SNP leader] Jim Sillars. I know very many SNP supporters who are voting Leave as they cannot understand the party's stance – it's an oxymoron to the party's core belief [of] independence."
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Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood joins Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (right) and Green Party MP Caroline Lucas (left) as they make the progressive case for a Remain vote in next month's EU referendum.
Parker, the SNP GO leader, agreed, saying: "I really don’t like the whole thing that [the SNP] don’t accept London rule, which I don’t want either – I think everyone should be governed locally – but it sounds anti-English if you say you disagree with London but accept Brussels quite happily. I don’t get that, it doesn’t make sense, and I question the MSPs and leaders who are just completely closed on this."
John Sweeney, a taxi driver from Pollokshields in Glasgow who joined the SNP just after the referendum in September 2014, is concerned about how hard Scottish nationalists may have to fight in the future to extract Scotland from the European Union.
"I'm sure our forefathers in Scotland over 300 years ago thought going into partnership with England was a good idea, and it may have been at the time, [but] lo and behold it is no longer a partnership, it's a Westminster takeover," said Sweeney. "I know the whole idea of a European Union sounds warm and fuzzy, but I don't want future generations to campaign for Scotland's independence from an imperialist United States of Europe.
"The leadership of the party have got to play it safely and they are probably just giving Cameron enough rope. The majority of Stay supporters within the party don't want to be embroiled in Cameron's campaign of deceit and lies, but I would have liked to see a bit more debate within the party."
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David Cameron meets Sturgeon at Bute House, Edinburgh.
Throughout this campaign it's been a struggle for Sturgeon to be seen to back remaining in Europe, but in a way that is as different as possible from the way David Cameron backs it. The SNP has refused to join a cross-party campaign through fear of replicating the chummy "Better Together" approach that hastened the downfall of Labour in Scotland, when they campaigned alongside the Conservatives during the independence referendum.
But because of the distance she wants to create between herself and the prime minister, Sturgeon's interventions have not been particularly helpful for the Remain camp. She has told anti-EU members of the public that she could "spend the whole evening" listing things that are wrong with the union, and accused Cameron and chancellor George Osborne of making "overblown" claims about the economic impact leaving the EU could have.
Most often, Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond have spent the campaign talking about what impact leaving the EU could have on the prospect of Scottish independence. Salmond said on Thursday night, during a BBC debate, that he would expect another independence referendum within two years of a UK-wide Leave vote next month, assuming Scottish votes taken in isolation back staying in.
This is a message that SNP GO leader Parker believes has cut through to SNP voters, who would otherwise happily vote to leave the EU. "People react to us like we're trying to take independence away," he said.
"I went out to canvass opinion and said to people, ‘If you knew for a fact it would make no difference to a future independence referendum, would you vote Leave?' Fifty-six per cent of people said yes. They feel the only way to get independence is voting in and hoping England vote to take us all out."
The two anti-EU SNP campaigns – SNP GO and SNP for Leave – are small and unofficial. SNP GO has "one or two" active members in each constituency in Scotland, and Scottish Vote Leave campaigners say they've been in contact with around 100 anti-EU SNP voters who will form the basis of the SNP for Leave group. But, over these final few weeks, they hope to make it clear that a substantial number of SNP voters want to leave the EU.
"SNP for Leave is a group of SNP members and supporters who will be meeting together to discuss their views, concerns, how they want to get involved and get active," said a Scottish Vote Leave source. "Some are very surprised, some are frustrated by the leadership's stance. A lot of them are just saying it's a hugely illogical position, bearing in mind their views on independence."
Parker said he believes the support for leaving the EU within the SNP comes from members who have joined since Scotland's 2014 referendum and are dyed-in-the-wool supporters of Scottish independence.
"I think the old guard SNP, they will stick with the party line until they die," said Parker. "But the new ones who came in during Yes, they will disagree with Nicola Sturgeon from time to time – look at fracking, for example. But I’ve said I’m not going to slag the party off; I think Nicola Sturgeon is an inspiring and brilliant leader."
For their part, the SNP leadership say there is "no contradiction" in supporting the union with the EU but not with the rest of the UK. Sturgeon said in March: “Of course, I do want Scotland to be independent, but I don't want Scotland to become independent because the UK chooses to leave the EU.
“I want the UK as a whole to stay in the EU because I think that option will be better for the rest of the UK, I think it will be better for the EU and, should Scotland become independent in the future – something I believe will happen – I think it will be better for us too.”
But, for a small band of quiet but determined SNP supporters who want to leave, breaking ties with Brussels remains every bit as important as leaving the rest of the UK behind too.
Jamie Ross is a Scotland reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Edinburgh.
Contact Jamie Ross at jamie.ross@buzzfeed.com.
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Concerns raised about closure of mental health beds in Hove
Posted On 01 Oct 2011 at 6:08 pm
Health chiefs have been asked for more details about their plans to close 19 beds for mental health patients in Hove.
The changes would affect people being treated at Mill View Hospital and the Nevill Hospital in Hangleton, reducing capacity in Brighton and Hove to 76 remaining beds.
The £1.2 million saving would be spent on improving community services, Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust said.
The trust said that it had been working hard to treat people at home whenever possible.
It said that the longer patients spent in hospital the more likely they were to lose their job, their friends, their confidence and their independence.
Brighton and Hove City Council members raised concerns about the changes and asked for more information at a meeting of the council’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Councillor Dawn Barnett, who represents Hangleton and Knoll, said that there were not enough community psychiatric nurses to deal with the current number of patients being treated at home even before the proposed changes.
She wondered whether Sussex Partnership wanted to consolidate in-patient services on the site within Mill View so that the Nevill Hospital lease could be terminated.
Richard Ford, the trust’s executive director of strategic development, said that discussions around the lease risked straying into areas of commercial confidence.
But he added that if the trust had too few beds it would end up footing the bill for patients being treated in private hospitals.
Sam Allen, service director, said that the trust had worked hard to tackle delayed discharges and reduce the average length of time that patients spent in hospital.
Separately, Sussex Partnership board members were updated about the trust’s efforts to save £14 million this year at a board meeting on Wednesday (28 September).
Money-saving measures include freezing non-essential vacancies, cutting travel and utility costs and moving out of some of the trust’s older and more expensive buildings.
The trust has previously said that decisions about finances and service provision would be dictated by clinical need.
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Crossroads Care East Sussex Brighton & Hove have been awarded a large donation of £20k from the comedian Jack Whitehall, and his father Michael Whitehall, after their win on
The Million Pound Drop Live on Thursday evening.
The Million Pound Drop Live, hosted by Davina McCall, invites celebrity contestants to enter for the chance to win up to £1 million for the charities of their choice. At the beginning of the show contestants are given £1 million, but have to gamble the money each time they are asked one of eight nail-biting questions. Contestants can place all their money on one answer or spread the risk, but if their money is on the wrong answer, it will be lost forever. One wrong move could literally see thousands of pounds drop through the floor.
Already this series Vernon Kay and his best friend Luke lost out on all the prize money by Question 6.
Jack and Michael were thankfully much more successful, and won a total of £300k on Thursday’s show, of which they decided to donate £20k to Crossroads Care East Sussex Brighton & Hove.
We would like to give a big thank you to Jack and Michael for choosing to support carers in East Sussex Brighton & Hove, through Crossroads from all at Crossroads Care
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Steve Swain on Traders at Brighton’s only on-street market fight proposed new rulesWell over 500 people have signed the on-line petition highlighted in this
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Soul Tattoos Are the Newest Tattoo Trend to Take Instagram by Storm
Rebecca Norris
If you love tattoos, tarot cards, crystals, and sage, get excited for what’s sure to be the next item on your bucket list. Soul Tattoos are the newest ink trend to take Instagram by storm. “Soul Tattoo sessions are one-of-a-kind hand-poked ceremonial, healing, conscious tattoo experiences with each design and its medicine being divinely channeled as a mirror of deep reflection and activation for each client,” Ashley Glynn, a San Francisco-based tattoo artist, explains on her site, Wadulisi Woman. Immediately intrigued, we reached out to Glynn to discuss all things ink and soul. Keep reading to learn about what inspired the process of these tattoos, as well as what you can expect in each session.
How Soul Tattoos Came to Be
“Soul Tattoo sessions were a direct message from spirit,” Glynn, who is also a photographer, illustrator, writer, healer, seeress, and medicine woman, tells Brit + Co. “When I heard the name from my guides, I didn’t know what a Soul Tattoo was, but I knew it was an offering I was meant to create. At the time I was an artist, floral designer, and gave clairvoyant readings around NYC, but literally the next day after receiving that download, I quit all my jobs and birthed Soul Tattoo sessions into creation.” After taking such a big step into what she felt her soul was called to do, Glynn doubled-down to study herbalism, energy work, body work, and healing so that she would be better suited to help others through her art and seemingly supernatural gifts. (Photo via Ashley Glynn)
The Soul Tattoo Process
If you’ve ever gotten a tattoo, you’re likely used to the same show and dance: Make an appointment, show up 15 minutes early, discuss your design (unless it’s so elaborate it requires a pre-consultation), and get inked. When it comes to Soul Tattoos, however, that streamlined approach gets thrown out the door in favor of a customized experience that isn’t as much about what you’ve planned for months but what your energy manifests in the moment. (Photo via Ashley Glynn)
“A Soul Tattoo session consists of a guided meditation to ground into the body and present moment, some intention setting to focus in on what is asking to be healed or worked through, an aura and energy body reading where I scan the energy body to gather messages and images the spirit is sending related to the client’s growth, healing, purpose, or whatever needs to surface at this time,” Glynn explains. In terms of messages, she says that different images, colors, totems, plants, or words appear in different centers of the energy body, which then help determine where healing is most needed.
After the reading is complete, Glynn designs a soon-to-be-permanent piece of artwork that is formed as a combination of different medicines and symbols that were channeled through the reading. She discusses the piece with the client and where it will be forever displayed. “The final design is always a collaboration and discussion between myself and the client so they feel 100 percent aligned with the image, though 90 percent of the time it’s exactly what they want as soon as I show them what I am seeing,” Glynn says. (Photo via Ashley Glynn)
Once you’ve settled on a design, you might think the process is over, but, wait — there’s more. “Then we do hands-on energy work to clear the aura, further ground, open, and align with the medicine coming through,” Glynn says.
Finally the Bay Area-based artist performs the tattoo by hand with custom flower essence-infused ink while connecting to the body, the nervous system’s response, and the spirit to ensure a comfortable, minimally painful, and deeply healing ink experience.
The whole process takes around three to four hours. And, at $277 an hour, that means you’re looking at anywhere from $831 to $1,108 for an ink piece unlike any other.
what it’s really like to get a soul tattoo
As beautifully unique as Soul Tattoos sound, it’s always a good idea to look into what past clients have to say about the artist and the experience overall. Ahead, you’ll find reviews from women who have been inked by Glynn and, unsurprisingly, swear by the process.
Carmen Rodriguez (30, Brooklyn): “I actually had a session with my best friend,” Rodriguez tells Brit + Co. “Our appointment was at [noon], and we didn’t get out until 7pm. I went first, and I had a tarot reading with Ash; she then drew up my tattoo and [inked] it on. My whole process was about three and a half hours. Stick and poke is no joke! My best friend went after me, and the three of us were in a room together for seven hours. I think you hear that and you’re like ‘OMG! Thats so long,’ when it felt much shorter. I felt like I was with my friends hanging out. (Photo via Carmen Rodriguez)
“While the tattoo is the most painful one I’ve received, the experience was unlike any other I’ve had. I feel like this picture is a true representation of me. Additionally, it has made it so I am very picky about who tattoos me now. Before I was like eh whatever, but I really need to feel like I trust the artist and work with women who love what they do. If it’s going to be on my body forever, it needs to be with someone who I can trust. Whose work I love and they love too.”
Melinda Markert (27, Chicago): “I first found Ash through social media,” Markert tells Brit + Co. “It just made sense that I would see her for a Soul Tattoo session. I loved the style of her artwork, I loved the spontaneity of an intuitively channeled tattoo, and I loved the idea of tattoos as a way of healing. Every tattoo of mine has personal meaning and healing for me, so this seemed to fit right in.” (Photo via Melinda Markert)
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This Study Reveals an Unexpected Relationship Between Night Owls and Intelligence
Nicole Briese
We’ve tried all the tips and hacks, but try as we might, there’s one resolution we simply can’t seem to stick to: becoming a morning person. Apparently, it’s a vice that might actually be to our benefit, however, at least according to science.
We already knew that being a night owl might mean we’re more productive, and now we might have a clue as to why. A 2009 study that has resurfaced on the scene entitled “Why Night Owls Are More Intelligent” suggests that those with a penchant for the night life might be the benefactors of some evolutionary brain power. Whoa. According to the study’s authors, the ability to choose our own bedtimes and ignore alarms shows a high level of adaptive intelligence, as we’re able to break from the morning routines set forth by our ancestors who came before us.
What’s more, that same ability also served as an indicator for creativity and independence, with similar studies pointing to the trait as an indicator of wealth.
In 2013, roughly 1,000 teenagers at the University of Madrid were studied based on their sleeping patterns, and those who tended to get to bed past 11pm were found to possess intelligence levels that predicted higher levels of riches and more prestigious job titles.
But fear not, early risers: A 2012 study of two groups (438 adults between the ages of 17-38 and 297 adults between the ages of 59-79) showed evidence that morning types, or “larks,” as they’re called, tended to feel healthier than night owls and also were happier overall. What’s more? The older you get, the more likely you are to become a lark, with only seven percent of the population able to maintain that night owl status.
In short? Enjoy that freethinking brain power while you can, but know your happiest years as a transformed lark may be yet to come.
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Carolyn grew as a painter and shared her enthusiasm while teaching and developing children’s art curriculum at a local private school. Today she enjoys creating commissioned works for residential and commercial spaces while collaborating with designers and retailers. Her work has been adapted to fashion for Roma rain boots, athleisure leggings, and home decor textiles. Carolyn was recently commissioned to develop brand assets used in marketing for Bertolli's new US line of organic Carapelli olive oil campaign, The Art of the Olive. She paints in her home studio, alongside two mini muses // budding artists.
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Telling patients to 'fight' cancer puts them under pressure
Jan 15, 2019 • 12 comments
Cancer patients should not be told to “fight” their disease because doing so puts them under “exhausting pressure”, Macmillan Cancer Support has said.
The charity warned that framing cancer in terms of a battle leaves patients feeling guilty for admitting fear and often prevents them from planning properly for their death.
Macmillan said thousands of sufferers were unnecessarily dying in hospital rather than their own home each year because of a “gulf in communication” towards the end of life. Experts last night called for a cultural change around cancer so patients no longer feel compelled to put on a brave face.
Research commissioned by the charity reveals nearly two-thirds of sufferers never talk to anyone about their fears of dying due to the pressure to see themselves as a “fighter”. Meanwhile, 28% reported feelings of guilt if they cannot stay positive about their disease.
Adrienne Betteley, an end-of-life care advisor at Macmillan, said: “We know that “battling” against cancer can help some people remain upbeat about their disease, but for others, the effort of keeping up a brave face is exhausting and unhelpful in the long-term."
The report said the pressure to stay positive and support people to “fight” cancer was one of the biggest barriers to holding conversations about dying, even in patients who had already received a terminal diagnosis.
“We need to let people define their own experiences without using language that might create a barrier to vital conversations about dying,” said Ms Betteley. “For health and social care professionals, there is often a fear that the person is not ready to talk about dying. We know, however, that making plans while receiving treatment allows people with cancer to retain a sense of control during an emotionally turbulent time.”
What do you think about this? Do you think it is time to change the language surrounding cancer? Many people on Twitter talked about how you "don't lose a battle against a heart attack" so why do we use this language with cancer?
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Thank you for sharing. I think this is true for many conditions... chronic pain, depression, etc. When people tell you to fight it, they are meaning well, but the one suffering may take it different, as a feeling of lack of empathy or sympathy.
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Your attitude and your feelings are affected by where you are on your cancer journey. When I am cancer free I am positive, I am happy. During my recent reoccurrence last year, I did everything I could to get better so I guess you could say I was positive but it felt like I was gritting my teeth and just struggling to get through the day at times. I resent it when they say someone "lost their battle with cancer". I agree we usually don't say that about any other diseases like kidney failure, heart disease, COPD ect. My focus is on being healthy, not fighting cancer. My life has to be more than my situation with cancer. It has to be about family, helping others and enjoying nature and music.
I think it depends on the person, as for my mother she says all the time that she won't let cancer beat her. We also celebrate little victories along with the big ones. Such as when she passed the 30 month prognosis she was given! So I think each person looks at it differently but at the end it comes down to the persons will to live and not give up!
@Hidden username I love the idea of celebrating little victories! That seems like a great method of incorporating a good spirit. Thank you for sharing.
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What driver doesn’t like to save money? Whether it’s the price of a used car, the cost of a service, a deal on a set of tyres, or finding the supermarket with the cheapest fuel, we all like to save a pound or 10 where we can. Road tax is one of those bills that can hit the wallet where it hurts. And especially after the dramatic April 2017 changes to the road tax system that left most drivers facing a hike in costs.
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The good news is if you buy a car that was registered before April 2017, it will be taxed according to the previous set of regulations. And that opens up the choice for drivers to a wide range of makes and model of car that are exempt from road tax. To help get used car buyers off to the best possible start, here are five marvellous motors that don’t cost a penny in road tax. We’ve picked a wide range of types of car, reflecting the most popular styles with drivers.
The best small city car exempt from road tax: Skoda Citigo 1.0 GreenTech
Year: 2012-on
CO2 emissions: 98g/km
Costs from: £3800
Small but perfectly formed? You bet. As the name suggests, the Citigo is the perfect small car for nipping about town. But there’s another reason for buying one: certain models are exempt from road tax.
Drivers need to look out for the GreenTech versions. There are stacks for sale, as it was popular for obvious reasons. And the good thing about buying a Skoda is that, by and large, owners are a very happy bunch. The brand and its dealers score very highly in independent customer satisfaction surveys.
The Citigo GreenTech comes with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that sounds fun and at 68mpg, its fuel economy should also put a smile on a driver’s face.
The best small hatchback exempt from road tax: Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
Jeremy Clarkson is a massive fan of the Ford Fiesta. So much so, he bought one for his daughter Emma, when she turned 17-years old and wanted to hit the road. There are a couple of simple reasons why he likes it: it’s safe and brilliant to drive.
We could end this recommendation there. But then you wouldn’t know about the 1.0-litre EcoBoost model, a petrol-powered, three-cylinder engine with a turbocharger that’s a hoot to drive yet sips petrol gently enough to ensure its emissions duck below the road tax threshold.
It emits 99g/km of CO2 and can return up to 65mpg. There’s space for four adults in the cabin, the choice of used models is vast, and from 2014, Ford added a six-speed gearbox, which gave this brilliant small car even more appeal.
The best spacious people carrier exempt from road tax: Citroën Grand Picasso 1.6 Blue HDi 100
Costs from: £10,000
Is it really possible to buy a big, seven-seat people carrier and still be exempt from road tax? It is if you choose a Citroën Grand Picasso, specifically the post 2014, 1.6 Blue HDi 100 version.
That model was something of a modern miracle: here was a large car that was as practical as many homes, yet its 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine returned up to 74mpg and that meant emissions were just 99g/km.
It’s no ball of fire. But you buy this car for its comfortable drive and the spacious, versatile interior. And in that respect, the Grand Picasso is one of the best family cars money can buy.
The best family SUV exempt from road tax: Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi
The original Nissan Qashqai became an overnight sales success, catching on like an ice-cream stall at the seaside on a hot summer’s day. But it was the second-generation model, that went on sale in December 2013, which show Nissan’s engineers at their best.
The family Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) raised the bar in every area. It looked better, boasted a much smarter, more robust-feeling interior and was far more refined and comfortable to drive.
The pick of the range when it comes to avoiding road tax is the 1.5 dCi model. This four-cylinder turbo diesel emits just 99g/km of CO2, putting it below the 100g/km threshold. At the same time, Nissan claims it returns 74mpg on the combined cycle.
The only downside to this tax dodger is that performance is, how shall we say, leisurely. But for the sort of day-to-day driving that this family car will face, that’s a compromise we suspect plenty of drivers are happy to accept.
The best executive car exempt from road tax: Mercedes C300 BlueTec Hybrid
Often drivers assume that choosing a premium car with all the bells and whistles means it will have a big engine and drink fuel. But the Mercedes C300 BlueTec Hybrid proves that you can have your cake and eat it.
Here’s a beautifully appointed saloon, or estate, with one of the most stylish interiors money can buy, which uses a clever combination of a 2.1-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with an electrically powered motor to minimise emissions. Together, they give the Mercedes a total of 228bhp, which means it’s no slouch. But more importantly, the electric motor helps cut fuel use and therefore minimizes what’s coming out of the exhaust, by powering the car at low speeds. Mercedes claims it can return up to 78mpg, and its emissions are just 94g/km.
The rest of the package is class-leading stuff. The car drives well and the interior is spacious, while the supportive seats and driving position will get you through hundreds of miles without an ache or pain.
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With a maximum travelling time of approximately one and a half hours to any of the Limestone Coast’s many attractions, Carolynne’s Cottages in Naracoorte is the perfect place to base yourself while you explore our region. The township is of Scottish heritage and comfortably blends the past with the present offering friendly hospitality, fresh local produce and fine wine.
Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Fossil Site
Situated at the Naracoorte Caves National Park is South Australia’s only World Heritage site, a very popular visitor attraction. The park boasts an extensive range of activities including guided tours through the caves and fossil sites, adventure caving and the popular Fossil Kids programme during the school holidays. The renowned Wonambi Fossil Centre presents an insight into the past with life size creations of extinct mega fauna and the Bat Observation Centre is not to be missed with its unique view of the secret world of the southern bent wing bat. Open 7 days 9.00 – 5.00 pm.
Naracoorte is the centre of the Limestone Coast Wineries with Coonawarra and Penola a half an hour to the south and the Padthaway Wine district a half an hour north. Just twenty minutes to the south east, the Wrattonbully Wine region radiates a spectacular vista of vines set in shallow terra rossa soil over limestone ridges. Then to the west, an hour away, are the spectacular vineyards and wineries of Cape Jaffa and Mount Benson. The superb wines of all these areas must be tasted for their irresistible flavor and diverse intensity.
Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre, Penola
The Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre and the Woods MacKillop Schoolhouse situated in Penola with displays, photographs and history commemorates the life and work of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first Saint and also Father Julian Tennison Woods. It was here that Mary established her first school in a disused stable to provide an education for poor and rural children. Greatly inspired and encouraged by Father Woods Mary co-founded the Order of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in 1886.
Bourne's Bird Museum
Situated 35 kms south west of Naracoorte near Bool Lagoon is a display of over 300 mounted birds, nests and mammals as well as the well renowned Reg Attiwell local birds' eggs collection. Open 10 -5pm every day except Tuesday. Closed mid July to end of August.
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Check out their website. Open 7 days from 9.00 – 4.00pm Monday to Saturday and 11.00 – 4.00pm on Sundays.
Sheep's Back Museum
Incorporated with the Naracoorte Visitor Centre the Sheep’s Back is one of South Australia’s renowned small museums creating a portrayal of the stories and history of the people and the wool industry in this district.
Naracoorte Golf Club
The Naracoorte Golf Course is well known for its lush watered fairways and greens, undulating course with bunkers and is one of the best courses in South Australia. It is just a little under a kilometre from Carolynne’s Cottages. Open 7 days.
Naracoorte Community Playground and Skate Park
A large, modern and family friendly park with playground equipment that is suitable for all ages. The playground is fully fenced and includes a gazebo and barbecue area for family picnics. The Skate Park is adjacent to the playground and is also fully fenced.
Naracoorte Swimming Lake
Seven times the size of an Olympic Swimming Pool with a concrete floor and walls, reticulated and chlorinated water, beach area and a safety fence is the Naracoorte Swimming Lake. Surrounded by green lawns and shady trees, a canteen, barbecue facilities and amenities block. Lifeguards patrol the area.
Tiny Train Park and Mini Golf
Located at the Naracoorte Holiday Park and provides a wonderful place to treat the children. Open 7 days 9am – 5 pm. Entry Fees apply
Naracoorte Creek Walk
Approximately 5 kms in length and can be done as a complete loop or in sections. The Naracoorte Creek navigates the township and the creek walk is pedestrian, bicycle and gopher friendly. Also encompasses part of the Naracoorte Nature Park where wild life abound. There are tables and chairs along the way to take a rest or enjoy a picnic.
One hour's drive away is the beautiful coastal town of Kingston and is an ideal place for scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. It is also the home of the Big Lobster as it is the northern gateway to the Southern Ports cray fishing region.
A little further south from Kingston is the historic seaside resort of Robe which lies at the southern end of Guichen Bay. Enjoy the stunning beaches, rugged cliffs and mountainous sand dunes. Explore the friendly hotels, cafes, homewares stores, galleries and clothing boutiques down Victoria Street, the main thoroughfare.
Also an hour south of Naracoorte is Mount Gambier, the city of craters, lakes, caves and sinkholes. A must visit is the famous Blue Lake along with the Valley Lake, Browne Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake. The Lady Nelson Visitor Centre and the Cave Gardens situated in the centre of the city are not to be missed.
Where to Eat in Naracoorte?
There are so many great places to eat in Naracoorte, visit Trip Advisor to find your type of Eatery.
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To help plan your itinery use the tool below which uses map-based functionality with categories covering ‘Drink’, ‘Eat’, ‘Stay’, ‘See and do’, ‘Events’ and ‘Trails’ in and around Naracoorte. This tool was developed by the Limestone Coast Grape and Wine Council so it features all the local wineries to visit.
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What a gem!! We have felt truly spoilt staying in this special cottage. Thank you Carolynne for your attention to detail. We are already planning our next visit.
Anne & Geoff | Warnambool
What a great place to be! After visiting the Caves it was a pleasure to use the BBQ and sit on the deck and enjoy a glass of wine whilst watching the sunset. Thank you for sharing this accommodation with us.
Foth Family | Germany
An oasis in our travels! Unbelievable attention to detail makes staying here such a treat. Loved it and will definitely recommend it. Thanks.
G & N Kidd | Canada
We enjoyed our stay at Blue Wren very much. Definitely our best accommodation so far on our travels over the past 5 weeks. Should be a 5 + star. Will definitely tell our friends about your cottages. Thank you!
Gordon & Roberta | Canada
Thank you so much for such a wonderful few days in perfect surroundings. The cottage is so beautiful, so lovely and clean, everything perfect! Wished we could have stayed longer.
Joy | Booragoon WA
Now I know what 6 star is!!! Everything is perfect and so clean. No detail is forgotten. Coming back next year for 2 days, one is not enough. Loved the gardens too.
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Rumor: Jackie MacMullan 'very strongly' believes Kyrie Irving to Lakers won't happen
The Kyrie Irving rumors continue to swirl, especially 'Uncle Drew' reuniting with former Cavaliers teammate LeBron James out in Los Angeles.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported earlier this week that Irving has "become more open" to joining the Lakers in free agency this summer.
"If you had asked me six months ago, I would have had said the door was closed and locked, that was not gonna happen. But over the last few months, there has no doubt been a thawing between Kyrie and LeBron and Kyrie has become to be more open to joining the Lakers and has done some research on the organization."
On Thursday Windhorst stuck to his guns during an appearance on the Stephen A. Smith Show and said he expects James will attempt to recruit Irving to L.A.
"I think Kyrie is considering the Lakers," said Windhorst. "I know he's in touch with LeBron and LeBron's gonna make a run to recruit him."
Windhorst has been adamant that a Irving and James reunion is not farfetched or out of the question for the past few weeks now. His colleague Stephen A. Smith, however has dismissed those reports and is convinced that Irving, along with Kevin Durant are heading to the Knicks.
Smith went as far as saying he received text messages from those close to Irving's family: "there is no way in hell he's going to L.A." Insisting that the Celtics All-Star and the Warriors' pending free agent are New York bound come July.
You can now add another ESPN writer who disagrees with Windhorst's reports and doesn't believe Irving will reunite with his ex-teammate in Los Angeles; Jackie MacMullan
"I did a little digging around and my feeling is very strongly that while LeBron and Kyrie have kissed and made up, that Kyrie is not going there," MacMullan said on the latest Hoops Collective Podcast. "He's just not. I just don’t believe it. And I think people close to him just don’t believe it either."
MacMullan comments echoes those of Stephen A. Smith's when it comes to Irving heading to LA-LA land, despite James liking a photoshopped picture of Irving in a Lakers' uniform on social media and apparently the two former teammates were seen clubbing in Los Angeles last weekend as well.
Irving, who was named to the All-NBA Second Team this week, has a $21.3 million player option that he's expected to opt out of, as he did commit to the Celtics prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign before all the regular season drama occurred.
Former Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson said this week during his appearance on ESPN's First Take that Irving and Kawhi Leonard would have been his top two free agent priorities if he were still in L.A.'s front office.
"With Magic leaving, that was a guy he felt a connection to," Windhorst added. "And with great opportunities in Brooklyn and in New York, plus Boston trying to keep him, I think the Lakers are lower on his list. But they’re on his list, and that gives them a fighting chance.
"Boston has got to still be worried about the Lakers in the Kyrie pursuit."
We still have a way to go before the 'where Irving will be taking his talents to next' rumors end. The NBA announced that free agency will now begin on June 30 and not July 1.
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Andy Samberg to host Emmy Awards on Fox in September
March 12, 2015 / 5:35 PM / AP
Andy Samberg is taking center stage at the Emmy Awards.
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Fox said Thursday that the star of the network's sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" will host the September ceremony.
In a statement, Samberg says, "Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers!" and promises the audience a wild ride.
Samberg has an Emmy track record: The former "Saturday Night Live" player starred in and co-wrote the lyrics for a satirical "SNL" music video that won a 2007 trophy. The video with Justin Timberlake was about a memorable X-rated Christmas gift in a box.
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Our supporters at Portsmouth & Southsea Rotaract hosted a performance at the Square Tower in Southsea raising over £200 for our Link.
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Climbing Up Hill (The Last Five years)
On My Own (Les Miserable)
And I'm Telling You (Dreamgirls)
Somewhere That's Green (Little Shop of Horrors)
Don't Rain On My Parade (Funny Girl)
I Enjoy Being A Girl (The Flower Drum Song)
Ireland (Legally Blonde)
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Gender Parity in the Boardroom: What Can We Learn from the NFL?
In recent news we learned that the number of minority head coaches in the US NFL is back to an all-time high, but how can we translate this racial equality win to the fight for gender equality in business? Alex Shootman, President and CEO of Workfront, discusses the NFL ordeal with CEO Today and points towards a brighter future in the boardroom, one where genders are equal and diversity prevails, thanks to a few simple rules.
In 2002, the National Football League was facing some pretty tough questions. Two African American head coaches had just been fired, bringing the total number of black or minority coaches to just two out of thirty two. This was despite the fact over seventy percent of NFL players were African American. The numerical disparity between senior coaching staff and players was stunning and increasingly hard to ignore. The NFL had to do something about it.
The solution came in the form of a simple initiative devised by Dan Rooney, the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He suggested that every team in search of a head coach or other senior football operating roles should be required to interview at least one qualified minority candidate. This modest policy, dubbed ‘The Rooney Rule’ proved to generate real and immediate results. In just three years, it helped increase representation of African Americans in team leadership positions from six percent to 22 percent.
Many other industries have gone on to implement policies inspired by the Rooney Rule, and there is pressure on the UK’s Football Association to bring in a similar rule to increase the diversity among coaching staff.
Boardrooms across the US and UK are also crying out for a similar rule to be put into practice. In the US, women comprise over half of the population, but only a quarter make up executive and senior-level management positions, and only five percent of women are CEOs. The UK fares a little better with women making up seven percent of chief executives.
Despite government initiatives and the good intentions from many companies to boost female representation, these numbers are sobering and are a sad indictment on our corporate culture. Many organisations would rightfully balk at the idea of tokenistic hiring, but I’ll argue that it is possible to achieve parity in highest levels of business without resulting to methods that will only foment distrust and disharmony.
At Workfront, we’ve taken a step at righting the problem by signing Parity.org’s Parity Pledge, which was modeled after the Rooney Rule. The Parity Pledge asks companies to commit to interviewing at least one qualified woman candidate for every open leadership position, vice president and above, including the C-Suite and the board. We’ve had this policy in place for over six months now and we are seeing positive changes because of it.
It is important to understand that the priority is always hiring the best brains, and that the pledge isn’t about meeting quotas and rather is an effort to ensure that qualified women are given equal opportunities to compete for jobs. This is extraordinarly good for business because diversity in the workplace drives innovation, creates a contagious culture, and leads to significantly stronger business results.
To fully harness the power of a more gender balanced workforce, it’s also very important for companies to investigate and tackle the possible cultural and structural limitations that may inadvertently contribute to a male dominated workplace. Such limitations can be overcome by including training on topics such as ‘gender intelligence’ and ‘unconscious bias’ so that employees better understand the subtle things that contribute to an inclusive culture where all are heard and can freely conribute. Additionally ensuring policies, such as parental leave effectively support employees as they grow their families; Some employers even offer part-time opportunities for parents to ease back into the workplace. Another way to attract and retain more women is by providing options to work from home. Finally, mentorships and employee resource groups can further help grow the careers of women, and all employees.
The changes we all want to see are not going to happen overnight. They will require perseverance and an uncompromising pursuit of what is right. It is possible there might be some pushback from others in the workplace- this is often due to ignorance – so it is imperative to arm oneself with the research and statistics that demonstrate the value of a diverse workforce. Each year in the US, McKinsey releases a thoroughly researched report called Women in the Workplace. In the UK, Catalyst, a global nonprofit striving to create workplaces that work for women releases an annual Women in the Workforce study. The only way companies can genuinely bring about change is by truly understanding and accepting the moral and business value of achieving gender parity in the workplace. Without that, all initiatives will just be window-dressing.
The immediate success of the Rooney Rule encourages me to believe that if more companies in the US and UK commit to interviewing at least one qualified woman candidate for every leadership position, we will begin to make great headway in creating a workforce that is more productive, more engaged and ultimately more profitable.
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Adsorption of Phenol and Chromium (VI) Pollutants in Wastewater using Exfoliated Graphite
Tichapondwa, Shepherd M.
Tshemese, Siyabulela
Mhike, Washington
Tichapondwa S.M., Tshemese S., Mhike W., 2018, Adsorption of Phenol and Chromium (VI) Pollutants in Wastewater using Exfoliated Graphite , Chemical Engineering Transactions, 70, 847-852.
Phenol and Cr(VI) are two of the most common organic and heavy metal-based pollutants found in industrial effluents. Both pollutants pose considerable health risks if left untreated. Activated carbon adsorption is generally used for the physical removal of these types of pollutants during wastewater treatment. This work investigates the use of thermally exfoliated graphite as an alternative adsorbent material for the removal of phenol and Cr(VI) in wastewater. The well-developed surface pore structure and high adsorption capacities reported in literature make this material an ideal candidate for investigation. The effectiveness of the exfoliation process was characterised using x-ray diffraction whilst the particle morphology, surface structure and adsorption surface area were determined using scanning electron microscopy and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area measurements. Upon expansion, the particle morphology of expandable graphite changed from flakes to worm-like, accordion structures. This change was accompanied by an increase in BET surface area from 2.4 to 22.4 g/m2. Batch experiments using simulated wastewater revealed that expandable graphite had negligible adsorption affinity towards both pollutants. However, exfoliated graphite had adsorption capacities of 0.73 mg/g and 0.55 mg/g for Cr(VI) and phenol. The equilibrium adsorption isotherms for both pollutants were best described by the Langmuir adsorption model and had adsorption constants of 0.84 and 0.32 L/mg for the two pollutants. The adsorption capacities obtained were much lower than those reported for the same pollutants when using activated carbon as an adsorbent. This is most likely due to the high BET surface areas recorded for activated carbon. Additional modification of the exfoliated graphite is required before satisfactory adsorption capacities can be achieved for large-scale wastewater treatment applications.
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China's Manufacturers Register Better-Than-Expected Rise in Output
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Dec 1, 2013 8:44pm
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index from the National Bureau of Statistics and China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing suggest that China's economic recovery is sustaining momentum. The PMI was 51.4, while a separate gauge from HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics was 50.8. Numbers above 50 signal expansion.
The latest PMI was the same reading as October, which was an 18-month high. The median estimate was 51.1, with projections ranging from 50.8 to 51.5.
Stability in manufacturing in the world’s second-biggest economy may give Premier Li Keqiang more room to implement policy changes laid out after a Communist Party meeting last month, reports Bloomberg.
The PMI for large companies rose to 52.4 from 52.3 in October, the highest level in 19 months, while the gauge for small companies slid to 48.3 from 48.5, the statistics bureau said.
“It’s clear that the improvements are coming from the big enterprises and there’s little improvement in the structure” of demand, said Hu Yifan, chief economist at Haitong International Securities Group Ltd. in Hong Kong. “Small companies will only recover when the overall macroeconomic situation recovers, once the economy starts to push from the bottom.”
Meanwhile, companies’ borrowing costs are rising as money-market interest rates increase amid the central bank’s efforts to rein in credit growth. The seven-day repurchase rate, a gauge of funding availability in the banking system, averaged 4.54 percent in November, up from an average 3.57 percent in May.
“The rising funding costs will eventually be passed on to the corporates, discouraging further investment expansion,” Liu Li-Gang and Zhou Hao, China economists at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd., wrote in a report obtained by Bloomberg.
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Human Services : Social Services
The Purple Door
Working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in the Coastal Bend region.
P.O. Box 3368 Corpus Christi, TX 78463
Zehra Surani
Frances Wilson
The Purple Door was founded in 1977 with the mission to empower the community and those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault to transition to a safe and healthy environment. The agency is the only private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization specifically designed to provide services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence across a twelve-county South Texas region which includes Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio counties. All services are provided at no cost to victims.
Administrative Expenses 10.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Purple Door on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
The Purple Door (TX) 98.53 four stars
The Women's Center of Tarrant County (TX) 95.92 four stars
Mission Granbury (TX) 87.19 three stars
Laurel House (PA) 90.60 four stars
Laura's House (CA) 91.77 four stars
Federated Campaigns $203,976
Fundraising Events $114,647
Government Grants $1,486,216
Family Violence Program $1,662,415 75.8%
Sexual Assault Program $354,892 16.2%
Batterers' Intervention and Prevention Program $175,823 8.0%
The Purple Door has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
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(399) Other housing activities
(569) Referral service (social agencies)
Ruling Date April, 1978
$105,192 4.31% Frances Wilson CEO
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International : International Peace, Security, and Affairs (Grantmaking/Grants Payable)
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Enabling Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace
One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue
Gary C.K. Huang
John Hewko
The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation funded solely by voluntary contributions from members and friends of Rotary who support its mission to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Using Rotary Foundation grants, Rotary's 34,000 clubs across the globe develop and carry out sustainable humanitarian projects and provide scholarships and professional training opportunities that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sustain mothers and children, improve education, and strengthen local economies. The Foundation is a worldwide leader in the efforts to eradicate polio through its partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. When Rotary launched its PolioPlus program in 1985, more than 350,000 people were afflicted with polio each year, and the disease was endemic in more than 125 countries. Since 1988, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have immunized over 2.5 billion children, reducing the incidence of polio by 99 percent and eradicating it from all but three countries. Rotary has contributed more than $1 billion and many thousands of hours to eradication effort. The Foundation also funds the training of hundreds of peacemakers through the Rotary Peace Center program, which enables fellows to pursue a master's degree or professional certificate at one of Rotary's partner universities. Through academic training, study, and practice, the fellows become leaders who promote peace and aid conflict resolution in their communities and around the world.
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The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (IL) 100.00 four stars
Nonviolent Peaceforce (MN) 91.10 four stars
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (NY) 94.05 four stars
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans – Beit Halochem (NY) 94.62 four stars
J Street Education Fund (DC) 87.97 three stars
Contributions, Gifts & Grants $340,094,128
Related Organizations $272,676
Government Grants $863,659
Total Contributions $341,230,463
Program Service Revenue $15
Total Primary Revenue $341,230,478
Other Revenue $71,687,103
TOTAL REVENUE $412,917,581
Program Expenses $309,349,717
Administrative Expenses $8,945,991
Fundraising Expenses $19,948,065
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $338,243,773
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $74,673,808
Net Assets $1,127,298,300
PolioPlus Program $160,460,405 51.9%
Rotary Grants $132,717,601 42.9%
Donor Advised Fund $12,074,520 3.9%
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International has received 12 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
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Green America's mission is to harness economic power - the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace - to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Since 1982, Green America's programs and campaigns have used economic strategies to build the green marketplace, stop egregious corporate social and environmental practices, help millions of people green their lives and purchases, and create a green economy.
We organize our national network of consumers, investors, activists, and businesses around four interrelated issue areas: 1) Clean Energy & Climate Action, 2) Regenerative Agriculture, 3) Fair Labor & Social Justice, and Responsible Finance & Better Banking.
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Green America's vision is for a world where all people have enough, where all communities are healthy and safe, and where the abundance of the Earth is preserved for all the generations to come. We direct our efforts to influence three strategic sectors of the economic system, and this makes up our Theory of Economic Change: • Economic change always starts with consumers. Our Consumer Engagement and Green Living programs mobilize our network of 250,000+ consumers and investors to vote with their dollars and send powerful signals to the market about consumer demand for humane, just and sustainable products and services. • Innovative businesses meet this demand with breakthroughs that change economic models and possibilities. Our Green Business Network of 2,500+ businesses represents the leading edge – showing that green innovation that is good for people and our planet can be profitable and sustainable. This is the nation’s first, largest, and most diverse network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses. • Once consumers are demanding change, and innovative businesses prove it can be done, then the solutions must be scaled up to transform whole supply chains. Our Center for Sustainability Solutions brings together diverse stakeholders along entire supply chains to solve complex sustainability problems that no single business, organization, or leader can solve alone.
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Since 1982 Green America's programs and campaigns have used economic strategies to build the green marketplace, stop egregious corporate social and environmental abuses, call for greater corporate accountability, and create a just and sustainable economy. We tackle society's most pressing problems with a holistic economic approach. Our Consumer Engagement Programs work on the demand side of economic systems by mobilizing people in their roles as consumers, investors, and business leaders to say "No" to companies and products that harm people and do damage to the earth, while saying "Yes" to products and services that are good for people and planet. Our Green Business Network members demonstrate that green innovation that is good for people and our planet can be profitable and sustainable. And our Center for Sustainability Solutions addresses the supply side of the economic equation by bringing together stakeholders along whole supply chains to shift whole industries to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Green America has built a committed national network of 250,000+ conscious consumers, investors, and activists, as well as our 2,500 certified Green Business Network members around four core program areas: Clean Energy/Climate Action, , Fair Labor, and Responsible Finance. We conduct outreach through our e-newsletters, Green American Magazine and Your Green Life, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest), websites, earned media, allied organizations, and special events. Our media firm estimated our reach for just two of our campaigns in a recent year was over 400 million people. And in one week, Facebook reported that our audience exceeded 4 million.
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» Frozen Ground
The economic development of the permafrost regions
Thu, 20 Oct 2016 | Frozen Ground
The intense pace of economic development of the territories within the permafrost region continues to increase steadily. Under the effect of different types of development all or some of the components of the natural environment, including the geocryological conditions, can change, resulting in transformations of the natural complex as a whole. 'The geological environment' is defined as an essential constituent of the natural environment. We address it in several aspects as far as various types of economic activity are concerned: 1) as the engineering-geological environment in which different structures are developed and operate; 2) as a source of mineral resources; 3) as the geological environment, the most important component of the natural complex as an animal and human habitat.
Engineering geocryology as a branch of geocryology studies the freezing ground of the Earth's crust as an environment for human life and activity. Among the main problems of engineering geocryology is the engineering-geological background for design, construction and operation of different engineering structures and undertakings within the permafrost region. The aim is to provide and select the most reliable and economic means of development of an area.
One of the main features of design, construction and operation of engineering structures within the permafrost regions is the necessity to take into account and to regulate heat exchange between the ground, the construction and the environment. Change of ground thermal and moisture conditions in the course of economic development especially in connection with the temperature going through 0°C, causes changes of ground composition, of structural properties as well as of strength, bearing capacity and compressibility, of heaving and shrinkage stresses and deformations in freezing and thawing ground, of workability within the permafrost zone as far as excava tion work and mining are concerned, of intensity of thermal erosion, icing, thermokarst, solifluction and other cryogenic processes and phenomena which can turn some terrains into badlands.
Observational data show that the mean annual increase of length of ravines developing in frozen ground reaches tens and even hundreds of metres and that hundreds of cubic metres of thawed soil are removed from one running metre of the northern sea coasts (the height of the shore cliff is about 10 m). Solifluction processes can cause creep of deposits on slopes over a distance of some tens of metres (when the viscous-flow strains in thawing soils take place). Settlements due to warming under constructions can reach tens of centimetres and more. Thermokarst processes lead to ground subsidence and to paludification of large areas. Change of the depth of seasonal freezing and thawing and consequent change of groundwater regime often cause activation of icing processes. Thus, for example, formation of 60 icings with a total area of 107 km2 was observed on one section of a road in Central Yakutiya during one winter season. And finally, activation of frost heaving processes appears not only in the uplift of the ground surface but also in the increase of differential heaving on the surface, as a result of technological change of ground temperature regime.
Thus there exist specific conditions for construction or for any other economic activity within the permafrost regions. Therefore attempts to apply the standard methods and techniques for construction usable outside the permafrost zone to the regions where frozen ground is widespread often lead to inadequate and sometimes even to catastrophic consequences and almost always to unnecessary labour, material and input of time. Thus P.D. Bondarev, A.I. Dementyev and other researchers inspecting buildings constructed within the permafrost region on frozen ground in the city of Vorkuta and in Vorkuta District found that about 80% of the buildings had unallowable deformations (Fig. 17.1). About 30% of all the stone buildings inspected had catastrophic deformations and needed overhaul. Among 1230 buildings inspected in Yakutsk, Chita, Vorkuta and the Buryat Republic around 63% turned out to have deformations (Fig. 17.1). About 30% of all the dwelling-houses on the Arctic coast are deformed. Losses through the overhaul and reconstruction of damaged buildings are as much as 10% of their total cost. The main reason for deformations are permafrost thaw settlement or ground heaving during freezing.
According to TsNIIS* data the extent of railway sections disturbed by heaving processes is about one third of the total extent of the deformed
*Tsentral'nyy Nauchno-Issledovatel'skiy Institut Transportnogo Stroitel'stva [Central Research Institute for Transport Construction]
Fig. 17.1. Building deformations as a consequence of nonuniform thaw settlement of perennially frozen ground under the foundation, Vorkuta (photo by Ye.M. Chuvilin).
sections. About 90% of all the resources allotted for repairing the railway bed are used for control of heaving processes. Highway and railway construction cause considerable icing formation. Thus the quantity of icings on some sections of the BAM railway has increased 50-70%. The cost of icing-prevention structures within the Tynda-Urgal section alone is as much as 5 million roubles [1989].
Investigations show that an unjustified approach to the designing of a number of dams in the rivers of Magadanskaya Oblast' caused thawing in the foundations of the crests of the dams, formation of talik zones inside the dams and water permeating through them.
Analysis of reasons for a negative state of buildings and structures within the permafrost regions, show that from 15 to 30% of emergencies are associated with mistakes made in the preparation of the engineering-geo logical support for building sites, i.e. in the characterization of the geocryological conditions. A substantial percentage of deformations is associated with mistakes in design and with violation of operating conditions. Only the correct expert consideration of geocryological conditions of the territory and the justified selection of the design will make it possible to prevent unforeseen deformations of buildings and structures and to provide for their reliable operation. There are numerous examples of successful development of buildings and structures on permafrost. These buildings are supplied with central heating, hot water and have all modern conveniences. An example is Norilsk at 69° N in an area of extensive permafrost, and Mirnyy, a centre of the diamond mining industry, Vorkuta and many other cities are also good examples (Fig. 17.2).
Four types of economic development are usually recognized in engineering geocryology, characterized by specific effects on permafrost and the geocryological surroundings:
1) regional development of large areas within the permafrost zones connected with profound changes of natural conditions (construction of large water storages and hydroelectric water-power stations, destruction of extensive forests and forestation, drainage of swamps, etc.);
2) economic development of the permafrost regions through different types of construction (civil, industrial, highway, hydro-technical constructions, etc.);
3) development for the mining industry and of underground constructions in the permafrost regions;
4) agrobiological types of development (development and amelioration for the purposes of agriculture).
It is obvious that effective development is impossible without considering technological changes of the geocryological conditions, without special measures intended to control geocryological processes so as to prevent, to eliminate or to limit any dangerous consequences. In this connection it is necessary to carry out a complex of scientific work including: a) study of the existing geocryological situation of the area to be developed; b) study of the possible technological impact on the geocryological environment; c) forecasting of changes in the geocryological conditions associated with this impact; d) elaboration of measures aimed at environmental protection. All this scientific work listed above should be carried out before the period of active development of the region and the beginning of capital construction.
The main aim of the study of the existing geocryological situation is to
Fig. 17.2. An example of building construction keeping the ground in the perennially frozen state during the period of operation, Vorkuta (photo by Ye.M. Chuvilin).
establish the main features of the distribution, formation and dynamics of seasonally frozen ground and permafrost and of the geocryological processes, to compile geocryological maps and to model natural geosystems for the purposes of geocryological forecasts. At the same time, in A.V. Kudryav-tsev's opinion, it is not sufficient only to note the existing geocryological situation when studying geocryological conditions but it is necessary also to find out the nature of its formation and development, to establish and to assess the role of the particular natural factors in formation of the temperature regime and other geocryological characteristics of the upper ground layers. Then, knowing the character of the natural complex as a whole during the proposed development of the area we can predict the possible change in geocryological conditions. The geocryological survey procedure is the best way to carry out this kind of scientific research (see Chapter 16).
Technological impact causes various changes in geocryological conditions such as increase or decrease of mean annual ground temperature, and of seasonal or perennial ground thawing or freezing. And it is necessary to work out the systematization (typifying) of technological impacts to establish the direction and extent of the effect of economic development on the permafrost conditions. Most of the proposed schemes for classifying technological impact are based on the assessment and separation of deliberate impacts from the spontaneous ones. Thus, for example, spontaneous climatic changes which can take place over large areas as a result of a number of ecological disturbances have assumed great importance for the harmonious exploitation and protection of the environment in the permafrost regions. The applied impacts are usually divided into mechanical, physical, chemical, biological and others according to their nature, with the first being specified loads, the others being specified impacts.
The consequences of technological loads and impacts depend on the duration and the size of the area where they occur. According to duration they can be continuous, as determined by the length of time the newly created technological landscape has existed in the designated state and regime or, for example, by the time of the operation of the construction; temporal-taking place for a number of years (for example, during the period of survey, preparation for construction and construction itself) and pulsed with a duration of not more than one season (for instance, a single modification of snow thickness and density, consolidation and deformation of moss-shrub cover, release of water on the surface, etc.). As a rule pulsed impacts do not cause changes of the permafrost as a whole but lead usually to a change of seasonal thawing depth. Temporal and especially continuous impacts can cause a change of ground heat state at greater depths even leading to the complete thawing of the permafrost.
The thickness of the technologically changed permafrost depends strictly on the size of the area affected. Now it is generally agreed that there exist point, linear and areal disturbances of natural landscapes during the development of an area.
A number of processes caused by technological loads and impacts are planned and regulated by engineering design. These processes include, for instance, processes of formation of 'thaw basins' under buildings and structures, with heat release and thaw settlements being permissible within certain limits by design. These processes are contrasted with newly appearing, unplanned weakly regulated ones. Among these processes are, for example, thawing of permafrost within building sites caused by blackening of the surface in the regions of coal mining. Attendant disturbances often represent secondary change following the initial disturbances (being an immediate result of engineering undertakings) as cause and effect. It has been suggested reversible, irreversible and destructive disturbances be dis-tinguised according to the character of the response of the geological environment.
The consequences of technological impact on the natural environment can be shown in a change of landscape-climatic conditions, geodynamic state of the topographic elements, geocryological surroundings, geophysical characteristics, engineering-geological, hydrogeological and other conditions. Depending on the type of economic activity the contribution of every above-enumerated impact will change.
Thus, for example, the consequences of hydro technical construction can show themselves in the change of geodynamic, hydrogeological and geothermic conditions and topography. Specifically, this is a redistribution of large water volumes on the Earth's surface, an elevation of groundwater level with paludification, water sedimentation, ground subsidence, abrasion and thermal abrasion and the formation of new talik zones in water storages and the beds of large water courses, together with the development of karst and thermokarst processes, slides, etc.
The consequences of mineral exploitation can take the form of changes of topography, and of the geodynamic, cryological, hydrogeological and engineering-geological features of an area. All mining causes depletion of mineral resources and a change of the geostatic field of the Earth as a result of the development of working cavities. Besides, underground mining is often connected with ground subsidence, followed in most cases by activation of thermokarst processes with formation of a new hydrological situation and depletion of groundwater resources, with topography transformations and rock waste heaps. Opencast mining is associated with topographic transformations, deep depressions and radical change of the hydrodynamic system, with weathering and breakup of outcropping rocks, slope slides, heaving of pit bottoms and slopes and suffusion. Placer mining is associated with changes of river valley topography, river bed alluvium and mud deposition, and decrease of discharge below the bed and, as a result, freezing of taliks below the river bed.
Ground-based construction (civil and industrial construction, linear construction) is mainly connected with changes of the geothermal, geochemical, hydrogeological, engineering-geological and geophysical environment. And under the influence of engineering construction the temperature as well as the ratio between volumes of frozen and unfrozen ground change, exogenetic geocryological processes (such as thermokarst, icing formation, heaving, solifluction, etc.) become more active, ground water regime changes, chemical water pollution and ground salinization take place and induced physical fields appear.
The character and intensity of technological impacts on permafrost associated with construction of foundations can be controlled. Undesirable consequences can be avoided if techniques for construction and the construction sites are selected adequately and if proper protective measures are applied.
Thus every type of construction or economic development of the terrain causes its own disturbances and technological loads, defining the strategy for engineering-geocryological research and for the particular forecasts. To make up a classification scheme for technological impacts on the environment it is necessary to study experience gained in the course of the development of other areas and to carry out special observations of regime using ground stations and repeated aerial photography.
The quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the change of permafrost conditions under the effect of different types of impact within different areas can be given or geocryological forecasts can be made after performing the geocryological investigations and knowing the character of technological impacts.
The principles and methods for rational use of the geocryological environment of the permafrost areas are selected and developed on the basis of geocryological investigations and geocryological forecast data. The following are the general principles:
- 'free use' without any limitations by geocryological surroundings;
- conservation of the natural heat state of the ground (frozen or unfrozen) using measures for limiting the change of ground temperature regime and the engineering-geocryological processes;
- allowing change of the natural state of the ground (perennial thawing, or more severe temperature regime and new formation of frozen ground) using measures for the control of the processes to avoid negative consequences.
The main ways of achieving these are associated with:
a) limitations on the area of development (a given type of development is allowed only within particular areas);
b) limitations on the construction technology;
c) control of permafrost processes to create the required engineering-geocryological situation;
d) abandonment of the development of a given area (method of prohibition).
Recommendations on the principles and methods of development of the permafrost regions, in accordance with rational siting of industrial installa tions and with technically and economically efficient designs for protection of the terrain, form the basis for the rational use of the permafrost geological environment.
Principles of construction on permafrost bases and foundations
Chemical reactions and processes in freezing and thawing soils
Water transfer and ice formation in freezing and thawing soils
Groundwater of the permafrost regions
Formation of structure in freezing and thawing soils
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Study to Assess if ABP 798 is Safe & Effective in Treating Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Compared to Rituximab
First Posted : June 7, 2016
Results First Posted : October 23, 2019
Last Update Posted : October 23, 2019
This trial is designed to determine what effects the human body has on the investigational medicine, ABP 798, and what effects the body has on the investigational medicine after you have been given it, and if this is comparable to what is seen for the licensed medicine, rituximab, in patients with moderate or severe RA.
This study will also assess if the investigational medicine is safe and effective in treating moderate or severe RA compared to the licensed medicine.
Arthritis, Rheumatoid Drug: ABP 798 Drug: Rituximab (US) Drug: Rituximab (EU) Phase 3
Actual Enrollment : 311 participants
Official Title: A Randomized, Double-blind Study to Compare Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Efficacy and Safety of ABP 798 With Rituximab in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
Actual Study Start Date : May 17, 2016
Actual Primary Completion Date : October 8, 2018
Actual Study Completion Date : October 8, 2018
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Rheumatoid arthritis
MedlinePlus related topics: Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis
Drug Information available for: Rituximab
Experimental: ABP 798 / ABP 798
Participants received ABP 798 on days 1 and 15 (dose 1) and a second dose of ABP 798 at weeks 24 and 26 (dose 2). Each dose consisted of two 1000 mg intravenous infusions 2 weeks apart.
Drug: ABP 798
Supplied as a 10 mg/mL liquid concentrate for intravenous (IV) administration.
Active Comparator: Rituximab (US) / ABP 798
Participants received rituximab (United States [US] formulation) on days 1 and 15 (dose 1) and transitioned to receive ABP 798 at weeks 24 and 26 (dose 2). Each dose consisted of two 1000 mg intravenous infusions 2 weeks apart.
Drug: Rituximab (US)
Supplied as a 10 mg/mL liquid concentrate for IV administration.
Other Name: Rituxan®
Active Comparator: Rituximab (EU) / Rituximab (EU)
Participants received rituximab (European Union [EU] formulation) on days 1 and 15 (dose 1) and a second dose of rituximab (EU formulation) at weeks 24 and 26 (dose 2). Each dose consisted of two 1000 mg intravenous infusions 2 weeks apart.
Drug: Rituximab (EU)
Other Name: MabThera®
Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUCinf) After the Second Infusion of the First Dose [ Time Frame: Day 15, pre-dose, end of infusion, and 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours, and 2, 6, and 10 weeks postdose. ]
Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf) following the second infusion of the first dose (day 15). Concentrations of ABP-798 and rituximab were quantified using a validated electrochemiluminescent method. AUCinf was estimated using the linear trapezoidal rule.
Maximum Observed Drug Concentration (Cmax) After the Second Infusion of the First Dose [ Time Frame: Day 15, pre-dose, end of infusion, and 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours, and 2, 6, and 10 weeks postdose. ]
Maximum observed concentration following the second infusion of the first dose (day 15). Concentrations of ABP-798 and rituximab were quantified using a validated electrochemiluminescent method.
Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Predose on Day 1 to 14 Days Postdose (AUC0-14day) [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose and day 15, predose. ]
Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time 0 on day 1 prior to the first infusion of the first dose to 14 days postdose. Concentrations of ABP-798 and rituximab were quantified using a validated electrochemiluminescent method. AUC0-14day was estimated using the linear trapezoidal rule.
Area Under the Serum Concentration-time Curve From Predose on Day 1 to Week 12 (AUC0-12wk) [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hour postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time 0 on day 1 prior to the first infusion of the first dose to week 12. Concentrations of ABP-798 and rituximab were quantified using a validated electrochemiluminescent method. AUC0-12wk was estimated using the linear trapezoidal rule.
Maximum Observed Drug Concentration (Cmax) After the First Infusion of the First Dose [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose and day 15, predose. ]
Concentrations of ABP-798 and rituximab were quantified using a validated electrochemiluminescent method.
Time of Maximum Observed Drug Concentration (Tmax) After the First and Second Infusions of the First Dose [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Last Measurable Serum Concentration After the Second Infusion up to Week 12 (Clast) [ Time Frame: Day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2) [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (λz) [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57 and 85 (week 12). ]
Clearance (CL) [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Mean Residence Time (MRT) [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Percent of AUC Extrapolation (AUC%Extrap) [ Time Frame: Day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Percent of AUC extrapolated to infinity in AUCinf. Concentrations of ABP-798 and rituximab were quantified using a validated electrochemiluminescent method.
AUC0-12 wk/AUCinf [ Time Frame: Day 1, predose, at end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose; day 15, predose, end of infusion, 3, 6, 24, and 48 hours postdose, and at days 29, 57, and 85 (week 12). ]
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score 28-CRP at Week 24 [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 24 ]
The DAS28 measures the severity of disease at a specific time and is derived from the following variables:
28 tender joint count
28 swollen joint count
Patient's global health assessment measured on a 100 mm VAS, where 0 mm = no RA activity and 100 mm = worst RA activity imaginable.
DAS28(CRP) scores range from 0 to approximately 10, with the upper bound dependent on the highest possible level of CRP. A DAS28 score higher than 5.1 indicates high disease activity, a DAS28 score less than 3.2 indicates low disease activity, and a DAS28 score less than 2.6 indicates clinical remission.
Change From Baseline in Disease Activity Score 28-CRP at Weeks 8, 12, 40, and 48 [ Time Frame: Baseline and weeks 8, 12, 40, and 48 ]
Percentage of Participants With an ACR20 Response [ Time Frame: Baseline and Weeks 8, 12, 24, 40, and 48 ]
A positive ACR20 response is defined if the following 3 criteria for improvement from baseline were met:
≥ 20% improvement in 68 tender joint count;
≥ 20% improvement in 66 swollen joint count; and
≥ 20% improvement in at least 3 of the 5 following parameters:
Patient's assessment of disease-related pain (measured on a 100 mm visual analog scale [VAS]);
Patient's global health assessment (measured on a 100 mm VAS);
Investigator's global health assessment (measured on a 100 mm VAS);
Patient's self-assessment of physical function (Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index [HAQ-DI]);
C-reactive protein concentration.
Hybrid ACR [ Time Frame: Baseline and weeks 8, 12, 24, 40, and 48 ]
The hybrid ACR combines the ACR 20/50/70 response with the mean percent change in all 7 ACR core components, thus providing a percent improvement from baseline on a continuous scale. For each participant, the mean percent improvement from baseline across the 7 ACR core set measures (tender joint count, swollen joint count, Patient's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, Investigator's Global Assessment of Disease Activity, disability index of the HAQ, and CRP) was calculated (a positive change indicates improvement, and the maximum worst change is limited to -100%) and the ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 response is determined. The hybrid ACR is determined from a reference table taking into account both ACR response and mean percent improvement in the core set measures. Scores can range from -100% (maximal worsening) to 100% (maximal improvement).
Percentage of Participants With Complete Depletion in CD19+ Cell Count on Day 3 [ Time Frame: Day 3 ]
Complete depletion of cluster of differentiation (CD) 19 positive cells was defined as a CD19+ cell count < 20 cell/μL (0.02 x 10⁹ cell/L).
Duration of Complete Depletion in CD19+ Cell Count [ Time Frame: CD19+ cell count was assessed at baseline, days 2, 3, weeks 4, 24, and 48 ]
Duration of CD19+ B-cell complete depletion was defined as the time from the first incidence of complete depletion of CD19+ cell count (CD19+ cell count < 20 cells/μL) to when the CD19+ cell count first increased to ≥ 20 cells/μL. Participants whose CD19+ cell count did not increase to ≥ 20 cells/μL were censored at the last CD19+ assessment date.
Number of Participants With Adverse Events After the First Dose [ Time Frame: From day 1 until the first infusion of the second dose (week 24) ]
Adverse events (AEs) were graded by the investigator according to National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), version 4.03, where Grade 1 = mild AE, Grade 2 = moderate AE, Grade 3 = severe AE, Grade 4 = life-threatening AE, and Grade 5 = death due to AE.
A serious AE (SAE) was defined as an AE that met at least 1 of the following serious criteria:
life-threatening
required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization
resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity
congenital anomaly/birth defect
other medically important serious event. The adverse events of interest prespecified for this study included infusion reactions including hypersensitivity, cardiac disorders, serious infections, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, hematological reactions, hepatitis B reactivation, opportunistic infections, hypogammaglobulinemia, severe mucocutaneous reactions, and gastrointestinal perforation.
Number of Participants Who Developed Anti-drug Antibodies [ Time Frame: Day 1 through the end of study (48 weeks). ]
Samples were first tested in an electrochemiluminescence (ECL)-based bridging immunoassay to detect antibodies capable of binding to ABP 798/rituximab (Binding Antibody Assay). Samples confirmed to be positive for binding antibodies were subsequently tested in a cell-based assay to determine neutralizing activity against ABP 798/rituximab (Neutralizing Antibody Assay).
Developing antibody incidence was defined as participants with a negative or no binding antibody result at baseline and a positive antibody result at any post-baseline time point.
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Laboratory Findings [ Time Frame: Day 1 through the end of study (48 weeks). ]
Clinically significant clinical laboratory findings were defined as laboratory results that were ≥ Grade 3, based on the CTCAE version 4.03.
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Men or women ≥ 18 and ≤ 80 years old
Subjects must be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for at least 6 months before baseline
Active RA defined as ≥ 6 swollen joints and ≥ 6 tender joints at screening and baseline and at least one of the following at screening:
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ≥ 28 mm/hr
serum C-reactive protein (CRP) > 1.0 mg/dL
Subjects must be taking methotrexate (MTX) for ≥ 12 consecutive weeks and on a stable dose of MTX 7.5 to 25 mg/week for ≥ 8 weeks prior to receiving the investigational product (IP), and be willing to remain on a stable dose throughout the study
Subject has no known history of active tuberculosis
Class IV RA, Felty's syndrome or history of prosthetic or native joint infection
Major chronic inflammatory disease or connective tissue disease other than RA, with the exception of secondary Sjögren's syndrome
Use of commercially available or investigational biologic therapies for RA as follows:
anakinra, etanercept within 1 month prior to first dose of IP
infliximab, abatacept, tocilizumab, golimumab, certolizumab within 3 months prior to first dose of IP
other experimental or commercially available biologic therapies for RA within 3 months or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to first dose of IP
Previous receipt of rituximab or a biosimilar of rituximab
Other Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35406
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095-1670
Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91360
Upland, California, United States, 91786
Aventura, Florida, United States, 33180
Edgewater, Florida, United States, 32132
Hialeah, Florida, United States, 33012
Orlando, Florida, United States, 32810
Vero Beach, Florida, United States, 32960
United States, Idaho
Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83404
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40504
Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48910
United States, Mississippi
Flowood, Mississippi, United States, 39232
United States, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89128
United States, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28210
United States, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73112
Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States, 16635
United States, South Carolina
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, 29118
Summerville, South Carolina, United States, 29486
United States, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38119
Carrollton, Texas, United States, 75007-1601
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75231
League City, Texas, United States, 77573
Mesquite, Texas, United States, 75150
Plano, Texas, United States, 75024
Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
Spokane, Washington, United States, 99204
Sofia, Sofiya, Bulgaria, 1233
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 4003
Tallinn, Harjuma, Estonia, 10117
Tartu, Estonia, 50106
Bad Nauheim, Hessen, Germany, 61231
Magdeburg, Sachsen-anhalt, Germany, 39120
Berlin, Germany, 10117
Gyula, Bekes, Hungary, 5700
Szentes, Csongrad, Hungary, 6600
Budapest, Pest, Hungary, 1083
Szombathely, VAS, Hungary, 9700
Veszprém, Veszprem, Hungary, 8200
Wrocław, Dolnoslaskie, Poland, 50-556
Bydgoszcz, Kujawsko-pomorskie, Poland, 85-168
Łódź, Lodzkie, Poland, 91-363
Lublin, Lubelskie, Poland, 20-582
Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland, 30-033
Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland, 02-637
Stalowa Wola, Podkarpackie, Poland, 37-450
Białystok, Podlaskie, Poland, 15-297
Gdańsk, Pomorskie, Poland, 80-382
Katowice, Slaskie, Poland, 40-282
Elbląg, Warminsko-mazurskie, Poland, 82-300
Poznań, Wielkopolskie, Poland, 60-218
Study Director: MD Amgen
Documents provided by Amgen:
Study Protocol [PDF] March 20, 2018
Statistical Analysis Plan [PDF] December 10, 2018
AmgenTrials clinical trials website
Responsible Party: Amgen
Other Study ID Numbers: 20130108
2013-005543-90 ( EudraCT Number )
First Posted: June 7, 2016 Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: October 23, 2019
Last Update Posted: October 23, 2019
Last Verified: October 2019
Plan to Share IPD: Yes
Plan Description: De-identified individual patient data for variables necessary to address the specific research question in an approved data sharing request.
Supporting Materials: Study Protocol
Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP)
Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Clinical Study Report (CSR)
Time Frame: Data sharing requests relating to this study will be considered beginning 18 months after the study has ended and either 1) the product and indication (or other new use) have been granted marketing authorization in both the US and Europe or 2) clinical development for the product and/or indication discontinues and the data will not be submitted to regulatory authorities. There is no end date for eligibility to submit a data sharing request for this study.
Access Criteria: Qualified researchers may submit a request containing the research objectives, the Amgen product(s) and Amgen study/studies in scope, endpoints/outcomes of interest, statistical analysis plan, data requirements, publication plan, and qualifications of the researcher(s). In general, Amgen does not grant external requests for individual patient data for the purpose of re-evaluating safety and efficacy issues already addressed in the product labelling. Requests are reviewed by a committee of internal advisors, and if not approved, may be further arbitrated by a Data Sharing Independent Review Panel. Upon approval, information necessary to address the research question will be provided under the terms of a data sharing agreement. This may include anonymized individual patient data and/or available supporting documents, containing fragments of analysis code where provided in analysis specifications. Further details are available at the link below.
URL: https://www.amgen.com/datasharing
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Immune System Diseases
Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
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Bill awarding $21.3 million in tax breaks to FedEx headed to Gov. Bill Lee's desk
A bill to award FedEx $21.3 million in tax breaks over seven years for its $1.3 billion Memphis hub expansion is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
Bill awarding $21.3 million in tax breaks to FedEx headed to Gov. Bill Lee's desk A bill to award FedEx $21.3 million in tax breaks over seven years for its $1.3 billion Memphis hub expansion is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk. Check out this story on commercialappeal.com: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/01/fedex-memphis-hub-expansion-tax-breaks-governor-bill-lee/3633335002/
Associated Press Published 8:00 a.m. CT May 1, 2019
NASHVILLE — A bill to award FedEx $21.3 million in tax breaks over seven years for its $1.3 billion Memphis hub expansion is heading to Gov. Bill Lee's desk.
Senators voted unopposed Tuesday for the incentives without questions or mention of FedEx. The House praised FedEx's project before passing the bill last week.
It includes $16.1 million in state and $5.2 million in local sales and use tax exemptions for building materials for the FedEx project.
Company spokeswoman Maury Donahue says FedEx would still pay more than $30 million in sales tax with incentives for the project, which is expected to inject $400 million-plus into Memphis' construction labor market.
Donahue says FedEx paid $110 million-plus in 2018 Tennessee taxes and employs upward of 39,000 people statewide, including more than 11,000 in Memphis.
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Home Dining Out Hidden Gem of Food & Drink – The Boot, Repton
Turning the corner onto Boot Hill in Repton, the self-proclaimed capital of Mercia, I immediately thought “I should have arrived on a horse!” Everything seemed to be linked to the past and, in all honesty, I love that. The Boot, a 17th Century coaching Inn, is owned, managed and run by people with a fierce passion for what they do… and they’re very good at it.
Rewarded for their success with a second AA Rosette in two years is testament to Chef Rob Taylor’s passion for food supported by his highly trained kitchen team who maintain that standard when he isn’t around. At front of house is Manager Rick Graham, who exudes the same enthusiasm for customer care. Drinking a cup of coffee chatting with Rob and Rick I could see that both are keen to keep pushing ‘The Boot’ forward with expansion of the team, more training and menu development. Chef Rob has his own allotment where he grows various things to take home and experiment with, creating new recipes and dishes which he can then introduce to the restaurant when he is satisfied. He is proud to be sourcing food from local suppliers including dry aged beef from Tori and Ben’s Farm Butchery in Melbourne where their sister business ‘Harpurs’ is situated.
Rob and Rick have thoroughly enjoyed their three and a half year journey working in tandem and they have a good sense of humour too which I enjoyed. When you book a table it’s yours for the evening should you so wish. They both were quite adamant at this point that those who visit ‘The Boot’ should enjoy the experience from the high quality accommodation to their award -winning food.
In for a pint at ‘The Boot’.
A highlight too of my visit was to enjoy a pint of beer produced from their own, on site brewery.
As creatures of habit, a beer drinker will generally stick to what he knows. When faced with a bar full of pumps with beer names never seen before the mind gets very confused. Various areas of the country sport their own particular ales and tucked behind the ‘The Boot’ is the Boot Micro Brewery from which flows thousands of pints of the finest quality beers which are on sale at ‘The Boot’ Repton, ‘Harpur’s of Melbourne and The Dragon at Willington.
Head Brewer Jon Archer took over the brewing just over a year ago. I asked Jon what his background was. He replied “33 years in IT”, I wasn’t expecting that. There’s obviously more to this tale and it transpired that he was an avid home brewer, a skill he developed to replicate brewing at a small commercial level. So, when the offer came from the owners of ‘The Boot’ at Repton, to manage and develop their micro brewery, it was an unmissable opportunity. Home brewing is an art this author never perfected and after two failed attempts and two bouts of illness after drinking it(!) I decided to leave it to the experts and stay firmly on the customer side of the bar.
Jon explained the ins and outs of brewing to me and it’s a pretty straightforward process which becomes very complicated when trying to maintain consistency. I was taken aback by the control exercised over brewing a popular beer to maintain consistency and satisfy the regular ‘same pint’ drinker. Asking anyone how they like their beer will elicit numerous replies ‘hoppy, malty, fruity, strong, dark, pale” are among many of the responses, but how do you cater for that on the bar.
Much can depend on type of hop, where it comes from, yeast used etc. John selects the finest hops from around the country and from abroad to blend them into great tasting beer.
The latest brew ‘Willow’ was launched in April and, as a low alcohol light ale, is harder to brew because low alcohol beers can feel too thin so need building up, but to his credit it has gone really well and is proving extremely popular.
I watched as Jon checked the progress of fermentation in stage for the latest batch of ‘Clod Hopper’ which gave me an insight to the accurate records needed to maintain consistency. Ten percent of this, so much of that, this specific temperature and much more. (The exact details are a secret though and not for my eyes!) This is recorded ready for the next batch. Jon shared with me his knowledge of how life works in the Boot brewery, from designing to creating a beer influenced by Jon’s skilled palette which is suitable for production.
I smiled as he took me to see and taste a drink in its early stages of creation, of which the base ingredient was rhubarb. I love rhubarb crumble, but I’ve never drunk it! The first taste was quite pleasant and I thought maybe a good drink but then came the next tasting made with a different yeast which took it to a whole different level on the taste buds. And that, as they say is the crux of the matter, the master brewer, in this case Jon, is using his skills and taste buds to create something everyone will love. Some of his great creations haven’t made it to front of house yet as they are still being developed. Passion and creativity rules everywhere at ‘The Boot’.
By now it was time for lunch and, having been shown the brewery I needed to sample some of the 13 ales! Obviously, that’s not practical so Jon just let me select one that I fancied from the bar. At this point I wished I had come on a horse because I could just have jumped on and said, “Home Trigger”.
It seems to me that whatever your passion, you’re going to be very spoilt at ‘The Boot’, the gastronomic hidden gem capital of Mercia.
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Royal Farms offers fried chicken and some surprises
Baltimore-based convenience-store chain plans expansion into South Jersey market
Royal Farms offers fried chicken and some surprises Baltimore-based convenience-store chain plans expansion into South Jersey market Check out this story on courierpostonline.com: https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2017/05/18/royal-farms-walsh-convenience-stores/329978001/
Jim Walsh, @jimwalsh_cp Published 6:01 p.m. ET May 18, 2017 | Updated 2:08 p.m. ET May 28, 2017
Maryland-based Royal Farms, which plans to expand into South Jersey this year, has opened a convenience store in Philadelphia.(Photo: Jim Walsh/Staff photographer)Buy Photo
As a veteran journalist, I’m accustomed to all sorts of stressful situations – intense crime scenes and raging fires, for instance, or the occasional interview with someone who likes to shout and scream.
But I can still be flustered by half-naked women, so the reporting for today’s column packed a real surprise.
Even more so because I’m writing about Royal Farms, a Baltimore-based convenience store chain that’s expanding into Wawa-dominated South Jersey.
Royal Farms, which plans at least nine local stores, recently came to the very edge of our market with its first outlet in Philadelphia. And since that store is just across the Betsy Ross Bridge, I hopped over for a quick preview.
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In some ways, I found, the newcomer is similar to Wawa.
At new stores for each chain, you can fuel up at gas pumps outside or coffee bars inside. Then again, I did a double-take at an automated car wash at the Royal Farms in Philly.
Also, both stock the snacks that characterize quick cuisine — like plastic cups filled with crackers, cheese and pepperoni slices.
And yes, Royal Farms seemed to have something unique with its David Dill Pickle Sunflower Seeds. But then, I comparison-shopped at a Wawa and found Cajun Dill Gator Taters.
Beyond that, though, the two chains couldn't be more different.
The aroma of fried chicken surrounds Royal Farms' new outlet on Aramingo Avenue, in an industrial area between the Bridesburg and Port Richmond neighborhoods. Inside, customers use touch screens to order a four-piece meal for $7.99 and a 50-piece family pack for $67.99.
Deli sandwiches, paninis and soft pretzels don't seem like a priority. In fairness, though, a tiny grocery section includes white bread, Spam and motor oil, so you could make your own hoagie.
The overall vibe feels like a highway visitors' center, with chicken bubbling in stainless steel vats behind a broad counter. You can sit on stools at a window counter, at a few small tables in the store, or at umbrella-topped tables on what passes for a patio.
Gas pumps serve patrons outside the new Philadelphia outlet for Maryland-based Royal Farms. (Photo: Jim Walsh/Staff photographer)
Now, sadly, I must report things weren't going too smoothly during my visit to the new store, which officially opened May 1.
What looked like a crowd eager for chicken turned out to be hungry and exasperated patrons.
"If your thing is you're famous for your chicken, you should be more prepared than this," grumbled one woman, who said she'd waited more than 30 minutes for her prepaid order.
"I'll go pluck the feathers off my own chicken," she offered.
Royal Farms, which plans to open its first local store in Magnolia in October, has 178 outlets in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Wawa's considerably bigger, with 750 stores in the Mid-Atlantic states and Florida.
But the Maryland firm's not backing away from a confrontation. In Winslow, Royal Farms has proposed a store at Cross Keys and Johnson roads — just across from a Wawa. It's also building in Evesham, Gloucester City, Voorhees and East Greenwich, among other towns.
A welcome flag flutters outside a new Royal Farms convenience store in Philadelphia. (Photo: Jim Walsh/Staff photographer)
But that stuff's just intended to glaze over your eyes before I bring out those scantily clad females.
See, newspapers and periodicals sold at the Philly store include Chesapeake Bay Magazine, a reflection of the chain’s Maryland roots, as well as general interest publications like Men’s Health and Cosmopolitan.
You’ll also find High Times, which caters to marijuana enthusiasts. This makes perfect sense, considering those readers are likely craving snacks, too.
But I did a double-take at plastic-wrapped copies of Hustler, Penthouse and High Society – a magazine, by the way, that has nothing to do with fancy folks. Apparently, the breasts here aren't just on poultry.
And when I lifted a stray copy of Cosmo, I realized it was positioned to hide a Playboy cover with a topless woman posing behind a colorful parrot.
I gawked at that photo for a long, long time. Then I realized the parrot wasn’t going to move and I reluctantly returned to my reporting.
Jim Walsh's column runs in print Fridays. Reach him at jwalsh@gannettnj.com or (856) 486-2646.
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Boult's 4 for 33 sets up convincing win for New Zealand over India
Trent Boult starred with the ball as New Zealand thrashed India in a World Cup warm-up match at the Oval on Saturday.
The left-arm seamer exploited overcast conditions and a pitch with plenty of grass cover to finish with four for 33 as India were skittled out for just 179 in 39.2 overs.
Ross Taylor (71) and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (67) both spent useful time in the middle as the Black Caps won with almost 13 overs to spare.
Earlier, Boult removed openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan for two apiece to leave India 10 for two.
Ravindra Jadeja (54) and Hardik Pandya (30) were the only India batsmen to make it past 19.
India captain Virat Kohli fell for 18 to medium-pacer Colin de Grandhomme when the star batsman was clean bowled by a ball that cut back in off the seam as he aimed towards midwicket.
Kohli's men were in danger of being dismissed for under a hundred when MS Dhoni, the captain of the India side that won the 2011 World Cup, fell to Southee to leave his team on 91 for seven.
But Jadeja's 50-ball innings, featuring six fours and two sixes, helped rally the tail.
India, however, were still bowled out with nearly 10 overs of their innings remaining, with James Neesham taking three for 26.
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2020 KTM 450 SX-F
New Motorcycles • MX
2020 KTM 450 SX-F • $9,999
F8475T5
POWER SUPREMACY
The championship-winning KTM 450 SX-F offers a proven formula that is the industry benchmark. For 2020, this machine continues to deliver superior performance and easy handling. It features an extremely compact, single overhead camshaft cylinder head and together with the efficient electronic fuel injection, it pushes out unrivalled power in the most effective way possible. The KTM 450 SX-F is simply the fastest Motocross bike out on the track.
Bodywork & Graphics
BODYWORK & GRAPHICS: Unloading a KTM 450 SX-F at the track is an immediate declaration of your race winning intentions. Using feedback from KTM factory riders, the bodywork of the entire SX range achieves complete harmony between bike and rider. The main focus is to provide contact points that allow maximum freedom of movement and improved overall handling. Brute strength at the lowest possible weight is what this bike is all about and can be seen in the details of the intelligent I-beam design on the front and rear fenders, which guarantee maximum stability at no extra weight.
DECALS: A new, tailor-made kit and a Factory orange frame. Because in this sport, champs deserve to look the part regardless of the dirt.
CHASSIS: The KTM 450 SX-F delivers metal twisting torque and requires a strong frame to handle its immense power and speed. A new lightweight, high-tech steel frame was developed for the 2019 range and the proven formula carries over to the 2020 model. It features refined flex characteristics that ensure the bike soaks up those big hits while also maintaining excellent agility and high-speed stability. The chassis also features additional innovative elements like "no dirt" foot pegs and brackets for mounting an optional composite skid plate. For 2020, the suspension features improved damping characteristics. The reworked settings offer a slightly softer, more comfortable feel that, together with the dynamic, performance-oriented chassis, contribute to an intuitive, high-performance ride like no other.
FRAME: As with the entire KTM SX range, the frame on the KTM 450 SX-F is professionally crafted from hydroformed chromium molybdenum steel tubes that are robot welded to ensure the highest levels of consistent quality. The precisely calculated stiffness of the frame delivers responsive handling and works perfectly with the suspension to provide excellent agility and high-speed stability. All 2020 KTM SX frames feature a highly durable powder coating and come with standard frame protectors. The subframe is made from lightweight aluminum and provides great feeling for the rider, as well as easy movement across the seat.
SWINGARM: The KTM 450 SX-F’s one-piece swingarm is manufactured using a gravity die-cast production process for exceptional strength at the lowest possible weight. It offers a wide range of adjustment for the rear wheel, allowing for a shorter wheelbase on tighter, twisty tracks, or a longer wheelbase for greater stability on longer, more choppy tracks. The swingarm’s chain measurement markings are visible from above, making adjustment simpler and more accurate.
WHEELS: KTM uses lightweight, CNC-machined hubs and high-end Excel rims on all SX models, guaranteeing maximum stability and minimum weight. The aluminum spoke nipples feature a design that conveniently reduces the frequency with which the spokes need to be tightened. The wheels are fitted with the latest DUNLOP Geomax MX 3S tires, delivering maximum grip and stability, effectively transferring all the power to the ground.
FRONT SUSPENSION: All full-size KTM SX models are fitted with the super-lightweight WP XACT front forks with AER technology and feature updated settings for 2020. It is a 48 mm USD air-sprung fork with separate functions in each fork leg, with damping functions on the right side and the air spring on the left. The left leg features a two-chamber system with a capsuled air cartridge, helping prevent loss of air pressure. Essentially, this means that in the rare case of a leaking outer seal, the internal cartridge pressure keeps the bike in a normal position. The air spring is exceptionally easy to use and can be adjusted to any rider weight via a single air valve and the air pump that is supplied with the bike. The right fork leg integrates a damping cartridge to fit single damping leg requirements and can be adjusted to the track conditions and the rider's preferences. Additionally, the fork top caps have a new design for improved, easy adjustment (compression) from top, rebound from bottom, 30 clicks each).
REAR SUSPENSION: All KTM SX models feature a WP XACT DDC (Dynamic damping control) monoshock, which has been developed to work as a complete unit with the entire frame and swingarm architecture, as well as the linkage system and the WP XACT fork. It features high-quality machined and anodized components, which add a touch of class and give it appeal beyond just a functional necessity. It is fully adjustable, including high and low speed compression, allowing you to set the shock up precisely to suit any track and rider’s preferences.
TRIPLE CLAMP: All KTM SX models feature top quality, CNC-machined triple clamps which have become a KTM trademark. The triple clamp has a precisely calculated stiffness and offset (22 mm offset for all models) to match the flex characteristics of the frame and fork. The result is a front end that all works in perfect harmony, contributing positively to the overall handling and stability. The rubber damped handlebar fixation reduces vibration and also allows for some adjustment with 2 different mounting positions. An hour meter is fitted as standard on the upper triple clamp on all SX models, keeping the rider informed of the number of hours spent tearing up the track and when the next service is due.
BRAKES: High-tech BREMBO brakes have always been standard equipment on all KTM motocross bikes. Combined with lightweight wave discs, the renowned system provides the highest level of braking efficiency, enabling you to out-brake the competition.
FUEL TANK: All models in the KTM SX range are fitted with lightweight polyethylene fuel tanks. The shape of the fuel tank allows for slim ergonomics without compromise to the 1.85 gallon fuel capacity. The filler cap has an inside thread that makes for easy and reliable closure.
AIRBOX: The airbox on the KTM 450 SX-F ensures optimal flow dynamics, and together with its intake snorkels, leads to maximum power and quick throttle response. Despite the obvious performance advantages, the design also offers maximum protection against soiling of the air filter. The large Twin-Air air filter is mounted on a cleverly designed stiff cage that minimizes incorrect installation. As found on previous models, filter maintenance is quick and easy and does not require tools - a standard, original feature from KTM. Every SX-F comes with an additional PowerParts airbox cover (in the by-pack) featuring additional air intake holes for higher engine performance, meaning that the the airbox can be customized for different engine characteristics or to suit track conditions.
ENGINE & EXHAUST: 4-strokes have taken motocross to unthinkable new extremes in a playground where KTM is the dominant force. Lighter and more compact than ever thought possible, these well-balanced engineering masterpieces deliver class-leading power in the most dynamic way. Straight from the showroom floor, KTM 4-strokes offer READY TO RACE performance of the highest caliber.
ENGINE: The 450 cc engine is the ultimate powerhouse when it comes to KTM's competitive motocross range. Its compact, lightweight design features a single overhead camshaft cylinder head, fueled by the latest electronic injection system. This enables the impressive power to be distributed extremely efficiently throughout the rev range. Even with its super-beneficial electric starter, this model is still the lightest 450 cc engine on the MX market
CYLINDER HEAD: The KTM 450 SX-F is fitted with a lightweight, compact SOHC (single overhead camshaft) cylinder head. The design focusses on mass centralization, contributing to overall handling excellence. The overhead camshaft has a friction-optimized surface and valve timing that delivers impressive responsiveness. The four ultra-lightweight titanium valves (intake 40 mm, exhaust 33 mm) are activated via extremely rigid rocker arms. The rockers on the intake side are DLC coated, allowing for impressive engine speeds to 11,500 rpm. Low-friction chain guides further support the high RPM levels. The innovative head configuration guarantees the most efficient delivery of the unrivalled power, maintaining a strong edge over the competition.
CRANKSHAFT: The crankshaft on the KTM 450 SX-F is located in an ideal position close to the center of gravity, contributing to better mass centralization. It utilizes a short connecting rod, which allows for a compact motor design and a snappier power delivery. The whole unit is extremely well-balanced, with the perfect amount of inertia for optimal traction and rideability. A plain big end bearing with two force-fitted bearing shells runs directly on the crank pin, with the necessary oil feed for this bearing supplied by the engine's pressure lubrication. This design also enhances durability, allowing for long crankshaft service intervals - resulting in less effort and cost and more time spent on two wheels.
CRANKCASES AND ENGINE COVERS: The compact engine cases are manufactured using a high pressure die-cast production process that helps with weight reduction, while retaining strength and durability. The design allows for optimal shaft arrangements close to the center of gravity, resulting in better mass centralization and easier rideability. The engine covers feature a smart surface structure that reduces wear caused by the rider's boots, keeping them looking as fresh as the day you bought it.
TRANSMISSION: The transmission on the KTM 450 SX-F is focused on lightweight performance without compromise to durability. There was no need to change the gear ratios as they have been perfectly matched to the power delivery of the large displacement engine, but the secondary drive (sprockets) ratio has been made shorter (13/49) for improved response. All four-stroke engines are fitted with a gear sensor, which provides the option of different engine characteristics for each gear, depending on engine load. An advanced "no-dirt" gear lever design prevents dirt from building up and together with the reliable gearbox, guarantees that the next gear is always an easy click away.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The state-of-the-art KEIHIN Engine Management System, with electronic fuel injection, features a 44 mm throttle body. The injector position guarantees optimal atomization of the fuel and air on the way to the combustion chamber, resulting in instant response and maximum performance when opening the throttle. There are also separate systems for cold starting and idle adjustment. The ECU features maps which have been developed to precisely match the exhaust and cylinder head, with options for regulating traction and launch control. It also provides different maps for each gear, according to the information received from the gear sensor, ensuring maximum power as you shift through the gears.
CYLINDER AND PISTON: The 95 mm bore cylinder houses a newly-shaped, lightweight piston, made to the very highest standards by CP, delivering improved performance and reliability. Its design contributes to the engine's low vibrations and overall engine speed strength. Due to the low oscillating masses, the engine is not only powerful, but also displays extremely lively characteristics.
BALANCER SHAFT: The multifunctional side-mounted counterbalance shaft masterfully balances all the oscillating forces, while also driving the water pump. It effectively keeps engine vibrations to a minimum, resulting in the smoothest ride, even at the highest engine speeds.
CLUTCH: The KTM 450 SX-F is fitted with the extremely durable, KTM-developed DDS clutch (damped diaphragm steel), with a wear-free steel basket and heat-resistant clutch plates. It uses a diaphragm spring instead of the usual coil springs, which results in considerably easier clutch action. The diaphragm spring is also compact enough to allow for a damping system to be integrated into the clutch hub, contributing to better traction and durability. Additionally, the BREMBO hydraulic system provides easy and precise clutch modulation.
E-STARTER: The standard electric starter on the KTM 450 SX-F uses a proven starter drive and a strong starter motor made by Mitsuba. As demonstrated time and time again, it provides quick and reliable starting, saving you precious time and energy when you need it most.
HANDLEBAR MAP SELECT SWITCH: Within easy reach of the left grip on all four-stroke models, is a multifunctional handlebar map switch, which features the innovative control functions; traction control; launch control and alternative power curves (standard <-> advanced). The TRACTION CONTROL is a unique feature that guarantees more efficient traction and better control when accelerating the bike, especially in challenging track conditions. It can be activated on the handlebar map switch while riding. With a simple push of two buttons at idle speed, the rider can also activate LAUNCH CONTROL, ensuring the most effective launch out of the gate. The map switch also gives the rider the chance to select an alternative power map besides the standard configuration, providing performance options during the race.
COOLING: Maintaining the optimal engine temperature is crucial to ensuring consistent horsepower throughout the ride. The KTM 450 SX-F features radiators which are positioned for a lower center of gravity. Their design matches the shrouds perfectly and offers a great slim feel to the ergonomics. By using CFD technology (computational fluid dynamics) together with a clever coolant circuit routing, the innovative system ensures the optimum engine temperature for the highest performance, no matter what the conditions. The radiators also feature special protectors that serve not only as protection from flying rocks and debris but also as a brace that disperses energy around the radiators in the event of an impact.
EXHAUST: When it comes to power delivery and performance, the exhaust on all 4-stroke models plays a key role and packs a punch that is hard to beat. It features a model-specific header pipe with an advanced resonator called FDH (Flow Design Header), which is a small chamber around the pipe. The design allows the exhaust to be disassembled without removing the shock absorber and also provides better access to the shock. The aluminum sleeve, end cap and internal design of the silencer allow for slimmer ergonomics, making the bike feel narrower, without compromise to regulatory noise limits.
Ergonomics & Comfort
GRGONOMICS & COMFORT: When it comes to the powerhouse of KTM's SX range, it is imperative that riders are able to shift their weight quickly and easily to counter the forces acting against them. KTM places a great deal of emphasis on creating the optimal ergonomics for high-level performance, making sure the neutral riding position offers the best control. A rider's main interaction with the motorcycle comes through the bodywork, seat, footpegs and handlebars and all these contact points play a vital role in balance and control. There is no doubt that the KTM 450 SX-F packs a serious punch and by ensuring the very best high-performance ergonomics, a rider has the confidence and control to use it as it is meant to be.
SEAT: All KTM SX models feature a seat that perfectly matches the range’s dynamic performance-oriented ergonomics. The seat cover features silicone strips that provide better feel and grip for the rider. The seat is conveniently fixed to the bike using one long, lateral screw, making it secure and easy to handle.
HANDLEBAR: All full-size KTM SX models are equipped with the same high-strength aluminum tapered handlebar, made by NEKEN. The handlebar is fixed in rubber damped mountings, which allow for two different positions. The handlebars come standard with an ODI vulcanized grip on the right side and a comfortable ODI lock-on grip, which does not require any wire or glue, on the left.
FOOTPEGS: Sophisticated ´no-dirt´ footpegs prevent clogging of the footpeg pivot, even when digging in deep ruts. Looking for a higher riding position? Then just mount the footpegs of the 2019 EXC models, which are 6 mm higher than the SX versions.
Software & Electronics
SOFTWARE & ELECTRONICS: With the KTM 450 SX-F's dirt-ripping engine performance, every effort has been made to ensure the power is delivered in a controllable manner. As well as the considerable mechanical effort to produce usable power, there is also an electronics package with the ability to refine it to perfection. Activated by a multifunctional handlebar map switch, a rider has access to important features like traction control, launch control and even alternative power curves. Many hours were spent in development, creating mind-blowing power and torque, making electronics a necessary innovation that ensures power gets to the ground in the most effective way. A proven electric starter gets this dirt-shredder fired up, ensuring the ultimate motocross experience starts with the simple push of a button.
BATTERY: All SX-F models feature a capable, super lightweight 2 Ah Lithium-Ion starter battery, ensuring quick and effective starting of the engine, especially in cold weather conditions. The voltage regulator and condenser, as well as all the electrical components, are packaged in a common area below the seat, making the entire system compact and reliable.
Front - 260 mm Disc
Rear - 220 mm Disc
5/8 x 1/4 in.
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Wet, DDS multi-disc, Brembo hydraulics
Keihin EMS
Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
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To Be A Chippewa
cmich.edu > Enrollment & Student Services > Center for Inclusion and Diversity > Native American Programs > To Be A Chippewa > The Central Michigan University Chippewas
The Central Michigan University Chippewas
In 2002, Maynard Kahgegab, Jr., then chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, and Michael Rao, president of Central Michigan University, signed a proclamation pledging their support for strengthening the relationship between the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Central Michigan University “for the enhancement of each other’s goals and visions and for the greater good of all residents of the region, state, and nation.”
The proclamation included a statement of support for the university’s continued use of the Chippewas nickname. CMU’s approach to the Chippewas nickname entails using it in a respectful and honorable manner.
This respectful use of the nickname wasn’t always the case.
CMU started using the Chippewas nickname in 1942 after CMU’s track and field coach Lawrence Sweeney approached the student council to request changing the nickname from the Bearcats to Chippewas. He argued that the Bearcat was too unfamiliar a mascot to provide the kind of atmosphere desired at athletic events and “the Chippewa name opens up unlimited opportunities for pageantry and showmanship.” In practice, this amounted to stereotypical imagery and mockery of Native ceremonies.
The mimicking, stereotyping, and misrepresentation of Native American cultures and people are attitudes and behaviors that will not be tolerated and must be part of the past.
Cultural misrepresentation occurs when Native American sacred objects, cultural ways of knowing, and traditions are used in
a context that strips their cultural meaning.
Because CMU proudly uses a nickname associated with a contemporary people, every effort is made to avoid engaging in behavior that demeans or belittles Native Americans. Such efforts to ensure the nickname is used properly include CMU copyrighting the Chippewas nickname to gain control over unauthorized use.
CMU’s Responsibilities
It is your responsibility as a CMU student or faculty/staff member to use the Chippewas nickname in a respectful and understanding manner. You can learn about this tribal nation’s rich heritage and respectfully use the Chippewas nickname by:
Taking time to understand the Chippewa culture and history
Attending Native American cultural events
Enrolling in a Native American studies course
Knowing the difference between respectful and disrespectful uses of the nickname
Refraining from disrespectful behavior such as dressing like an “Indian” or performing the “Tomahawk chop”
Upon learning the culture and history, let others know what it REALLY means to be a Chippewa
The CMU ChippewasCurrently selected
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
CMU and Tribal Relationship
Ziibiwing Center
Native Americans' Perspectives
Michigan Tribes
Native American Cultures at CMU
Live What You've Learned
Honor the Chippewa Name
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Microsoft's Azure Cloud Services Platform
By Barb Mosher Zinck | Oct 29, 2008
CHANNEL: Web Publishing
You can just imagine the excited faces in the crowd at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference this week when Ray Ozzie started talking about Microsoft's move to the cloud. We're sure anyone who develops on and uses their technologies is likely thrilled to finally be heading there. But does it really matter to the larger IT world? To those who work with Amazon or Google? Has Microsoft merely met up with the competition, only to continue to support its own technologies and solutions? The Azure Services Platform is Microsoft's cloud computing platform, hosted in their vast array of data centers. It offers both an operating system and a set of developer services that you can use individually or together. Developers will be able to build applications for the web, connected devices, PCs, server or hybrid solution -- offering a set of services that enable both online and on-premise solutions. This is Microsoft's vision of "Software Plus Services".
Some of the highlights of the Azure Services Platform include:
Azure is the operating system that provides services with a hosting and management environment, including low-level scalable storage, computation and networking.
It is integrated with Visual Studio and supports .Net managed applications. Microsoft says that although it currently only supports .Net, they are committed to providing an open platform and will at some point support non-Microsoft languages and environments like Ruby, PHP, Eclipse and Python.
A set of services to build rich social applications for PCs, phones, PC applications and Web sites.
Microsoft SQL Services
Provides a web-based distributed relational database which includes web services for queries, search, data synchronization and reporting. Structured and unstructured data is supported.
Microsoft .Net Services
These are the building blocks for creating .net applications that are cloud based or cloud aware and include services for access control and workflow.
Microsoft SharePoint Services & Dynamics CRM Services
Not to be confused with WSS, SharePoint Services are simply applications built for the cloud or, again, cloud aware. The same holds for Dynamics CRM Services. Both of the services are not available yet. Live Services, SQL Services, .Net Services and SharePoint and Dynamics CRM Services exist on top of Windows Azure and can be used separately or together to build solutions.
The Cost Living in Azure
Pricing for the new cloud platform is based on four principles: * Consumption * Pricing attractive with the market (i.e. competition) * Market expansion opps for Microsoft partner * Easy access through the web or other existing channels and programs As a result, it's still hard to tell how they are going to charge. Although they say your options are to pay upfront, post-pay or reserve capacity.
Is the Azure Services Platform a Big Deal?
In is keynote at the PDC, Ozzie called the Azure Services Platform a "game-changing set of technologies." Rajan Chandras blogged in Intelligent Enterprise about this, wondering what was so "game-changing"? "On one hand, Azure offers the promise of all that Microsoft can offer in cloud computing, and for the multitude of Microsoft developers out there, this is great news. For others, though, Azure is yesterday's news: there is nothing novel in being able to build an application that uses a database, and host/manage it in the cloud — Amazon, Google, SalesForce.com etc. are old hands at this. Furthermore, requiring it to be a .Net managed application only serves to weaken the appeal (but then again, where would a Microsoft offering be without .Net?)." From the sounds of it, Microsoft may be betting the farm on Azure. We'll be keen to see how well it progresses in services and openness over the next few years. On October 27, a Community Technology Preview (CTP) was released for the Azure Services Platform. You can register to be apart of the preview, but you may get short-listed (or possibly long-listed). Check their developer center too on MSDN, lots of information there to keep you reading for ages.
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Marks and sparks.
Matt | September 28, 2019 | Posted in Games, PC, PS4, Xbox One | No comments
Deck13 Interactive ended up with a surprise hit on their hands with the futuristic action RPG The Surge only 2 years ago, a game inspired by Rise of the Robots and the more recent works of From Software. It was almost inevitable that a sequel would carve its way out of the studio and its now here. The Focus Home Interactive published The Surge 2 isn’t a direct continuation of the first game though, it’s been developed with a view to expanding the exploration and scale. Taking the fighting from corporate headquarters to city streets is an interesting move, but does it overcharge the action, or cause it to power down?
Set a few months after the first game, your character has been in a coma since a plane crash that left them without a memory of who they are and what happened. Waking up in prison in Jericho City, it’s clear something is going down that’s causing mayhem and chaos on the streets… that something being an infection of nanobots that were intended to help with an ecological crisis, but have ended up corrupting machines and augmented humans. With only a vague recollection of a girl called Athena who was travelling with you, you set out to escape from the prison and track her down to find out what’s really going on. Here starts a journey of battles, hardship and searching for meaning that’s not just a metaphor for life, it stands for the game itself.
For those not familiar with the style of game, The Surge 2 is a third person action game with a focus on hard as nails combat and fighting for survival. It’s not for the faint hearted. The enemies are brutal, quick and precise; no matter what character build you go for it will never be enough to waltz through the infested areas; death comes quickly and frequently; and you lose all the currency you’ve collected when you’re done in. Summarising it like that doesn’t make it sound that appealing does it? Unless you’re a masochist. However, the gameplay loop that’s created allows for steady, if slow, progress and an immense feeling of satisfaction when you do finally overcome a major obstacle… or a feeling of relief when you find a way around it.
To make things slightly less unbearable there are medbays scattered around that act as spawn points and upgrade centres. When you get overpowered by an enemy and your life gauge depletes you’ll materialise back at a medbay ready to head out and get revenge. Or at least try. There’s a timer in play from the respawn that counts down how long you have to reach the point of your death and snag back your tech scrap (the in-game currency) if you’ve not banked it. Extra time is awarded for taking down bad guys on route, and when the tech scrap is picked up the life bar is filled back to 100%, so it can be used tactically if it’s a boss fight that’s causing the pain. The downside of the medbays is that a single visit repopulates the world with enemies, so anyone that’s been defeated previously will be back in their old haunts. There’s a definite Groundhog Day vibe with each recovering of the same ground.
It’s finding shortcuts that become a key focus in the early stages, because there’s no way you’re skilled enough to continually take on the same enemies over and over again. Scrap levels are increased with each successive kill, so there’s a risk/reward system in play, but finding a way to bypass the repeated combat encounters is sometimes preferable just to take the grind out of it. Most of the city is linked with locked doors and alternate paths that take a little exploring to find, yet are essential to feel like you’re making progress. The Surge 2’s fighting system is very technical and takes some effort to get to grips with, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by something as simple as two enemies attacking at once. This is obviously a deliberate part of the gameplay to force you to learn and adapt, and it will alienate those who aren’t comfortable with this style.
Essentially there are two attack buttons and block. One attack is horizontal, one is vertical and mashing them up pulls off combos. The speed and power is dependent on the weapon type and which body part is being targeted on the opponent. Locking on allows a flick of the right stick to switch between chest, head, arms and legs to either go for unarmoured sections, or chop them off. Getting to that type of finishing move though needs management of three gauges – health, stamina and power. They are all interlinked so you can use the power gauge to replenish injectors that give health, and you keep stamina as high as possible so that you can get more hits in and charge the batteries in the power meter. It all works pretty well when you’re used to it, though the only way to get there is with practice and multiple failures, and figuring out which tactics work best for each enemy.
Because this is an RPG where limbs are lopped off and armour is ubiquitous, there’s a lot of crafting and item management, as well as implants that act as boosters to abilities. Upgrading scavenged armour and using the best implants all come at a price as equipping them costs energy, and the exo-rig can only support so much power. This is increased with each level upgrade that comes with sacrificing tech scrap, and ends up being a little bit of a logic puzzle with swapping elements in and out to keep it all within the power limit. Knowing what you want to improve next is worth planning because materials are acquired during combat and are linked specifically to the body parts that you remove. There are new schematics for gear that can be learned this way too. With a decent help system and quick access loadouts it doesn’t take much to get embroiled in beefing your character up.
It’s quite easy to upgrade in The Surge 2 if you stick to loops in the map around the medbays. Once the enemy patterns are figured out it’s possible to keep running circuits to bank currency, jump up a level, and repeat. It’ll mean having some reasonable stats before encountering some of the tougher foes, but won’t make you invulnerable to the lower level thugs. The block system is pretty tricky to use because whilst it does work, if you don’t time a parry correctly (by pushing the right stick in the direction of the attack whilst blocking) you’ll lose most of your stamina. Equally, if the weapon swings aren’t timed for the type it is the stamina gauge will drop rapidly. Oh, and getting hit knocks it down as well. Without stamina you’re a sitting duck and two hits can wipe out even the longest health bar. Dodging tended to be a much better tactic for staying alive than messing with the fiddly parry mechanics, though it can’t be underestimated that if you can master it then even the boss fights get an order of magnitude easier.
Character building and story coherence aren’t necessarily The Surge 2’s strongest points, the focus on hitting things and moving on puts them in the background. It’s perfunctory if not particularly engaging. That said, the city and world building is pretty good, and with a level of verticality to the map there’s enjoyment in seeing what’s hidden around. It’s hard to say that this is a great looking game, it’s not got a big install footprint on console (less than 10 GB), and even with the options to switch between performance and resolution on the pro versions, there’s not a significant change. Resolution introduces some screentear, though weirdly I found the combat more manageable at 30 fps. Performance mode has everything rock solid and clipping along at 60 fps pretty solidly. Either way, the slow-mo camera work on limb removal does remain satisfying regardless of mode.
Even though The Surge 2 is a single player only game, other players do come into it as you have access to graffiti tagging that leaves clues to others about what’s ahead and around. With a few simple clicks and judicious use of three symbols there are messages that can be left and found virtually everywhere. If you fancy trying to vex other gamers you can create a banner and place it somewhere hard to reach – the less people that find it and touch it, the more tech scrap you earn, and as it’s a cool 5,000 for no one finding it, it pays to make some effort. Whilst there’s no invading other players games there are still opportunities to help others out by taking down “revenge” enemies that have sliced and diced a fellow explorer. These pop up occasionally and defeating them nets you some loot and battery charges, as well as letting the injured party know they’ve been avenged. It’s simple yet satisfying to know that you’re not alone in this. The vast majority of time the AI encountered wants to kill you, and the epic boss fights are lessons in frustration, so to have a touchpoint to those experiencing the same pain helps the mood a little.
With no hesitation I can say that The Surge 2 is a hard game, and not one that I can describe as relaxing and stress free. It falls in a genre that wears its difficulty on its sleeve and doesn’t even pretend to take it easy on the player. It’s either git gud or git out. That doesn’t mean that there isn’t something playable hiding at its impenetrable heart though. Perseverance pays off and there’s nothing quite like the feeling of finally getting past that boss that’s been hampering progress. Even if you forget the story it tries to tell, you won’t forget the unforgiving nature and punishment it doles out. Embrace it and weirdly it manages to pull you deeper in to the gameplay loop. It’s definitely a genre game for the hardcore, and needs some polish, but it does have some spark.
A PS4 review copy of The Surge 2 was provided by Focus Home Interactive’s PR team, and the game is available now on PS4, Xbox One and PC for around £45.
The Good: World design | Equipment variety | Getting sucked into the cycle
The Bad: Very hard | Frustrating parry system | Stamina depletion is the killer
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This looks like a great idea for a co-op VR game. Carly and the Reaperman gets a physical release on the 6th March. youtu.be/irjPkYK6SXs
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Home › About Cypress › Press Room › Single-Chip Solution Lets Users Manage Entertainment Media, Navigate Menus,Adjust Volume and Control Media; Also Provides LED Control
Single-Chip Solution Lets Users Manage Entertainment Media, Navigate Menus,Adjust Volume and Control Media; Also Provides LED Control | Cypress Semiconductor
Single-Chip Solution Lets Users Manage Entertainment Media, Navigate Menus,Adjust Volume and Control Media; Also Provides LED Control
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today announced that its PSoC(R) CapSense touch sensing solution enables the touch-sensitive CineDash media console inside Acer's new Aspire 6920 and 8920G Notebook PCs. The single-chip Cypress CapSense solution enables touch-sensitive buttons, sliders and shuffle controls that provide users with a stylish, convenient way to access and control a rich array of multimedia capabilities. The CapSense device also controls LED indicator lights on the new laptops.
The CapSense device offered Acer a programmable, flexible solution for the CineDash media console, a key feature in the new Aspire models. The CapSense solution allows designers to make last-minute changes, add features and control additional functions beyond the capacitive touch interface- capabilities that are not available from other capacitive sensing products.
"The Aspire Notebooks offer an excellent example of the benefits of CapSense," said Steve Gerber, director of marketing for Cypress's CapSense products. "They combine a stylish industrial design with a rich feature-set into a small, convenient area on the laptop. We are pleased to add differentiating value to these outstanding products."
"The CineDash media console is an integral part of the Aspire Notebooks' user experience," said Johnny Shyy, director of product management for Acer. "It provides the clean, sophisticated appearance and functionality preferred by today's consumer, and is less prone to everyday wear and tear than exposed buttons. We were able to implement this design quickly and efficiently using the CapSense solution and therefore were able to bring this line to market ahead of the competition."
About CapSense
A single CapSense device can replace dozens of mechanical switches and controls with an elegant touch-sensitive interface, and the solution supports touch screens and proximity sensing for superior product differentiation. CapSense-based "button" and "slider" controls are more reliable than their mechanical counterparts because they are resistant to environmental wear-and-tear from temperature change and moisture. Cypress has garnered hundreds of CapSense design wins worldwide in applications that include mobile handsets, portable media players, white goods, computers, printers and automotive, among others.
Cypress's CapSense solution offers system designers numerous advantages over capacitive sensing products built around modules and sub-assemblies, including increased flexibility, reduced board space and lower cost. Because of the unique PSoC architecture, designers can easily integrate multiple functions (e.g., LED drivers and LCD displays), in addition to capacitive sensing. The PSoC CapSense solution also delivers benefits such as easy communications using either I2C, SPI or USB interfaces, the ability to implement both touchpad (x-y matrix) and linear slider applications with the same device, and the ability to make quick design changes using the flash-based PSoC architecture. In addition, users can complete CapSense designs quickly and easily using pre-configured and verified "user modules" within Cypress's PSoC Designer(TM) 4.4 Integrated Design Environment (IDE), and experience real-time sensor tuning and monitoring with PSoC Express(TM) visual embedded system design tool. Learn more about CapSense online at https://www.cypress.com/capsense.
PSoC -- Because Change Happens
PSoC devices employ a highly configurable system-on-chip architecture for embedded control design, offering a flash-based equivalent of a field-programmable ASIC without lead-time or NRE penalties." PSoC devices integrate configurable analog and digital circuits, controlled by an on-chip microcontroller, providing both enhanced design revision capability and component count savings. They include up to 32 Kbytes of Flash memory, 2 Kbytes of SRAM, an 8x8 multiplier with 32-bit accumulator, power and sleep monitoring circuits, and hardware I2C communications.
The flexible PSoC resources allow designers to future-proof their products by enabling firmware-based changes during design, validation, production, and in the field. The unique PSoC flexibility shortens design cycle time and allows for late-breaking feature enhancements. All PSoC devices are also dynamically reconfigurable, enabling designers to morph internal resources on-the-fly, utilizing fewer components to perform a given task.
Easy to use development tools enable designers to select configurable library elements for analog functions such as amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, filters and comparators and digital functions such as timers, counters, PWMs, SPI and UARTs. The PSoC family's analog features include rail-to-rail inputs, programmable gain amplifiers and up to 14-bit ADCs with exceptionally low noise, input leakage and voltage offset.
A single PSoC device can integrate as many as 100 peripheral functions saving customers design time, board space and power consumption while improving system quality. Customers can save as much as $10 in system costs. Learn more about PSoC products at https://www.cypress.com/psoc and receive free online training at https://www.cypress.com/psoctraining."
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3 (Q407) vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer's continued growth, while a successful merger of Gateway Inc. as a wholly owned subsidiary completes the company's global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 5,300 people worldwide. Estimated revenue for 2007 is US$14.06 billion. See www.acer.com/us for more information.
Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value." Cypress offerings include the PSoC(R) mixed-signal array, USB controllers, general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. Cypress also offers wired and wireless connectivity solutions ranging from its WirelessUSB(TM) radio system-on-chip, to West Bridge(TM) and EZ-USB(R) FX2LP controllers that enhance connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, industrial, and solar power. Cypress trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at https://www.cypress.com.
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President Trump Takes Aim At California Governor Gavin Newsom Over Wildfires, Threatens To Cut Funding
By Emily Zanotti
JONATHAN ALCORN/AFP via Getty Images
President Donald Trump took aim at California governor Gavin Newsom Sunday morning over wildfires raging across the southern and western parts of the state, chastising Newsom for letting environmentalists run the show, preventing the state from adquately clearing brush and dead vegetation.
Trump also threatened to cut off Federal funding to California for fire abatement and land management if Newsom doesn’t shape up.
The Washington Times reports that Trump took a break from tweeting about the Democrats’ plan to open public impeachment proceedings to declare Newsom a failure.
“The Governor of California, @GavinNewsom, has done a terrible job of forest management. I told him from the first day we met that he must ‘clean’ his forest floors regardless of what his bosses, the environmentalists, DEMAND of him. Must also do burns and cut fire stoppers…..” Trump tweeted.
“Every year, as the fire’s rage & California burns, it is the same thing-and then he comes to the Federal Government for $$$ help. No more,” the president continued. “Get your act together Governor. You don’t see close to the level of burn in other states.”
“But our teams are working well together in putting these massive, and many, fires out. Great firefighters! Also, open up the ridiculously closed water lanes coming down from the North. Don’t pour it out into the Pacific Ocean. Should be done immediately. California desperately needs water, and you can have it now!” he concluded.
Newsom took a while to fire back, electing to hit Trump over his own environmental policies. “You don’t believe in climate change. You are excused from this conversation,” Newsom tweeted back at the President.
The pair enjoy sparring over Twitter, and Sunday’s exchange is the latest in a series. Trump and Newsom tangled over Newsom’s “gross mismanagement” of California’s forests last year at this time, as a different set of forest fires raged across the state. Earlier in October, Newsom and Trump exchanged barbs over California’s outrageous gas prices and Newsom’s plan to mandate the adoption of electric cars (a plan that now seems to be on hold given Newsom’s war of words with California electricity provider, PG&E).
The tiff between the two leaders seems to be largely a social media phenomenon. Newsom speaks with Trump fairly regularly — even on the same day he officially demanded Trump’s tax returns — and recently declared a state of emergency in California, opening the state up for Federal aid. When state legislators tried to punish the Trump Administration for rolling back EPA regulations on wetland preservation, Newsom vetoed their bill.
Trump’s take on the wildfires does have its problems — much of the area currently on fire is Federal land, for example, and not the state of California’s responsibility — and his quip about water seems to assume that the eternal battle between California’s water-hoarding environmentalists and its desperate farmer, who need more water to irrigate crops has an impact on the state’s ability to fight fires. But it does draw attention to an issue Newsom seems to regularly gloss over: that climate change may have very little (if anything) to do with California’s wildfire problem.
Reuters pointed out during last year’s spate of wildfires that California’s land management does seem to be partially to blame, and human encroachment on natural forest land contributes to the uptick in visible damage. California’s forests are overgrown, but that’s by design. Logging is restricted. And environmentalists in California have pushed policies to increase forest area (in order to help draw more carbon from the atmosphere) without a plan to clear dead and decaying trees and undergrowth.
The Trump Administration has a plan to ease environmental restrictions and speed forest thinning, according to Business Insider, but those changes have yet to take effect — and it may take years for progress to happen, even when they do.
The plan also might not have much effect on fires like the ones burning in California at the moment. The Getty fire is burning on a hillside, not in a forest, and the Kincaid fire is burning across farmland. At least one of this year’s fires was sparked by a faulty electric grid, putting the state’s electricity provider, PG&E into the mix. PG&E has, in turn, shut off electricity to millions while it assesses its grid, complicating the situation.
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Research: Past, Present, Future
Lucian and the Atticists: A Barbarian at the Gates (Abstract here)
Professor William A. Johnson, Director
(click underlined titles for abstract)
"Lucian, Aristophanes, and the Language of Intellectuals."
Society for Classical Studies Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
"Intro Linguistics for Latin and Greek."
Teaching and Learning Conference, Elon, NC
"Cringing at Favorinus: Lexicography and the dismantling of a legacy."
Society for Classical Studies Annual Meeting, San Diego CA
"Laughing at Lexicomania: Lucian and the language of Old Comedy in the Second Sophistic."
Northeast Modern Languages Association 50th Anniversary Convention, Washington, DC
"Cutting Both Ways: Culture, grammar, and usage in Lucian's dialogues on language."
Classical Association of the Middle West and South Annual Meeting, Kitchener ON
"Readership and Remembrance in Pannonian Verse Epitaphs."
9th Annual Graduate Conference in Classics, City University of New York, New York NY
Much of my research to date has revolved around Roman and Greek self-representation. This line of inquiry was initially spurred on by the speech of Claudius in Tacitus’ Annals, the Lyons tablet, and the speech of Canuleius in Livy, the study of which formed the basis for my final MA paper. I had been most attracted to Tacitus’ version because of the explicit contrast it draws between multi-ethnic Roman citizenship and the homogeneity of the Greek polis, and I have followed this rhetorical divide (especially when focalized through Roman perspectives) into other genres. Juvenal’s ironic articulation of Roman cultural chauvinism in Satire 3, for instance, has strongly influenced the third and fourth chapters of my dissertation.
I have kept this subject in view throughout my graduate work. At Duke my experiences in epigraphy and papyrology have led to a fruitful new avenue of inquiry, focusing on the Roman inscriptions from the provinces of Pannonia. Despite these provinces’ location on the Latin side of the Jireček line, ample evidence has emerged for an active production of Greek inscriptions in the denser Roman settlements of the region such as Aquincum and Carnuntum. This corpus includes a small selection of Greek verse amongst the predominantly Latin poetry recorded there, including bilingual texts. My research has explored the way that verse epitaphs function as both literary artifacts and social tokens to control the posthumous narrative, especially with regards to ethnicity and social status. The gulf between the Latin in active use in the second century CE and the comparatively conservative Latin (or even Greek) of verse epitaphs suggests a literary (or quasi-literary) project markedly different from the late Republican/early Imperial poetry that forms the Roman canon. I presented a version of my project at the CUNY graduate conference in 2016 describing how even the most generic and metrically suspect verse inscriptions serve to create an idealized connection with the deceased, regardless of whether they were intelligible to the audience.
My dissertation, Lucian and the Atticists: A Barbarian at the Gates, examines the works of Lucian of Samosata in the context of the linguistic ideologies advocated by Greek and Roman lexicographers, grammarians, and other contemporary authors. Using theoretical frameworks developed in the field of sociolinguistics, I illustrate how different writers establish expertise and authority and how they conceive of the relationship between language use and cultural identity. This research into Greek and Latin language ideologies has been supported through Duke Graduate School fellowships that allowed me to the Vatican Library and the British Library to access manuscripts of Second Sophistic lexicons that contain crucial textual variants. Much of Lucian’s work has these various writers’ models for language standards in view, and in my project, I demonstrate how he molds his satirical perspectives to engage in mocking dialogue with them. I conclude that a significant theme in Lucian’s body of work revolves around articulating his vision of Attic Greek as a vehicle for both imitation and innovation. I further argue that, by asserting his Syrian identity and contrasting his virtuosity in Attic with an array of deficient linguistic ideologies and practices, he seeks to challenge assumptions in Imperial language ideologies about language use and cultural identity.
This project deepens understanding of the connections between Lucian, a satirical writer and innovator in new genres of Greek literature, and the lexicographical and grammatical programs being worked out contemporary to him. Lucian’s work has received an increased amount of attention in recent scholarship given the current interest in Classical reception and genre studies, and these fields comprise a significant component of my project. I address Lucian’s use of Old Comedy in a cultural climate where New Comedy and mime were predominant, for instance, and discuss the ways different Atticizing lexicographers develop their own canons of literature from which to prescribe Attic usage. However, where previous studies on Lucian make occasional reference to the linguistic activities around him, my work emphasizes how integral language issues are to his humor and suggests new ways to read Lucian’s work in the context of contemporary discussions from other authors. In addition, my research shows how Lucian pushes back against the assumption—held by many in his period and in current scholarship—that Greek intellectual practice requires a Greek identity.
I presented an early version of one of my dissertation’s key sections at CAMWS in 2017, discussing how in several of his dialogues on language Lucian adopts ironically pedantic personae for the sake of undermining them and their viewpoints. At the SCS meeting in January 2019 I presented on the early findings of a project developed from my dissertation work, focusing on the second-century CE lexicographer Phrynichus and Favorinus the Gallo-Roman orator and philosopher. Favorinus was immensely popular in the early- and mid-second century CE, and as the teacher of Aulus Gellius he appears throughout the Attic Nights as a Socratic figure. Phrynichus, however, uses Favorinus as a rhetorical punching bag in his short lexicon, excoriating him for his supposedly deficient Greek. My study considers these sharply contrasting representations from a sociolinguistic perspective, concluding that Phrynichus’ work negotiates his expert status in an Atticizing community of practice via sustained attacks on popular figures, including Favorinus and even Menander. This talk forms the basis for an article I am currently developing for submission later this fall, which expands the scope to include detailed examinations of other representations of Favorinus alongside fuller discussion of Phrynichus’ possible relationship with Greek rhetoric in the Roman social and political spheres.
In addition, I presented at the March 2019 regional MLA conference in Washington DC, on topics developed in later sections of the dissertation. This study focuses on reception of Aristophanes in Lucian and argues that Lucian’s language-focused cultural criticism draws inspiration from Aristophanes, with the Clouds and Frogs serving as models for his treatment of second-century CE Atticism. The lexica of the Second Sophistic draw heavily from Aristophanes and other Old Comedy but engage with Classical Athenian comedies primarily as repositories of words and phrases. My discussion emphasizes the significance of linguistic humor in Aristophanes and explains how the Old Comedic echoes themselves function as a critique of Atticizers in Lucian’s time. By reworking Aristophanic ideas about the use and abuse of language into complex, deeply ironic treatments of Imperial Attic, Lucian subjects his contemporaries to a twofold mockery—highlighting both their flawed language and their deficient reading practices, using motifs they ought to recognize from their study of Old Comedy, but do not because of their superficial engagement. I have developed this discussion into an article currently in preparation, and will be presenting a condensed version of this article's main argument at the 2020 Society for Classical Studies Annual meeting as part of the Second Sophistic panel.
My current book project develops the dissertation into a monograph by streamlining the background and supporting material to allow for a fuller discussion specific to Lucian’s contributions and the linguistic theory I employ in examining them. Tightening the scope of the study will allow me to rework this other material into the basis of a subsequent book project, focused on the works of Aulus Gellius and Athenaeus of Naucratis, whose contributions to our understanding of Greek and Roman intellectual life far exceed the treatment I can provide in the current project. These authors’ works and their aims in writing them resist categorization; consequently, they have struggled for readership outside of the specialists who study them. In my view, each deserves a wider audience because both present fascinating scenes of inter-linguistic exploration and speculation. I see my project complementing the pioneering research of J.N. Adams into bilingualism in the ancient world, building on my dissertation work to develop a sociological model for the linguistic ideologies underlying the Attic Nights and Deipnosophists. Such a book promises to improve understanding of relationships between language and identity by illustrating how variations in the reception of ancient works result from differing assumptions about such relationships.
For the immediate future, I am focused on journal publications and conference presentations that improve the picture of Lucian's reception of Aristophanes and Old Comedy, by illustrating how Lucian's satire on language and linguistics draws on Aristophanic models--as well as Aristophanes himself as an effectively enlisting Aristophanes himself as an ally in his humorous project. At the same time, I am continuing my investigation into Favorinus' treatment at the hands of Phrynichus the lexicographer. As a flamboyant and famous ancient figure, Favorinus has attracted a considerable amount of attention for his depiction in Philostratus, Aulus Gellius, and Polemon. My focus on his appearance as a cautionary figure in Phrynichus' Selection of Attic Words and Phrases, on the other hand, makes two significant contributions: first, it illustrates the negative reception that Favorinus and similar popular figures likely faced among the lettered class, and second, it demonstrates the considerable utility of lexicons and grammars in reconstructing the social world of elites (and aspiring elites) in Attic intellectual circles.
Other future projects will involve revisiting the epigraphic material from my earlier research, to investigate further the intersection of literary and material culture. Inscriptions, whether Latin or Greek, play the dual roles of text and artifact to make cultural statements beyond the written word and as such they relate to their audience in a fundamentally different way from literary texts. As I develop in my roles as teacher, mentor, and researcher I also intend to join the academic conversation on best practices in pedagogy, which has been one of my primary areas of professional development as a graduate student and instructor. The major area on which I plan to concentrate is the adaptation of linguistic theory from the fields of syntax, historical and comparative linguistics, and sociolinguistics for undergraduate Classics curricula. While Classical languages can often serve as gateways to further linguistic exploration, students who appreciate the diversity of register, dialect, and historical stages within Latin and Greek can make more meaningful connections with the traditions in which they exist. I am also eager to develop epigraphy-based materials for elementary ancient language learning, to help students make the most of encounters with Latin or Greek “in the wild” as well as to help them appreciate the life of ancient languages outside of literature.
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How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Cloned Food
DiscoblogBy Lizzie BuchenJanuary 17, 2008 12:10 AM
The FDA has finally ruled that food from cloned animals is as safe as food from those produced by conventional reproduction, and will not require a special label (except, perhaps, in California). The 968-page report, released Tuesday, details these peer-reviewed findings, which also conclude that cloning does not pose any unique risks to the animals, compared with other reproductive techniques. But cloned meat and dairy still won’t be available at the supermarket for a while—the USDA is asking for a “voluntary moratorium” on sales to allow the consumer marketplace to get over their revulsion towards genetic modification. This “ick” factor, which seems to dominate the arguments against cloned meat, may stem largely from misunderstanding the cloning process.
The primary rationale for wanting to clone a cow is that it has a reliable record of resisting disease and producing tender, juicy offspring and/or copious amounts of frothy milk. But as with humans (sorry, ladies, this is what the research says), older cows don’t reproduce or lactate very well. So if you have a champion-caliber cow, the best way to get more of your product is to make a cow with the same genetic material and begin the cycle again. An important point in all this frothing milk and emotion: you won’t actually eat the cloned animal. At up $20,000 a pop, they’re far too valuable for that. Instead, the cloned cows engage in more conventional forms of reproduction, and it is their progeny who will end up as dinner. It’s also important to view animal cloning in comparison with current breeding techniques, which are a far cry from the way they do it on the Discovery Channel. Farmers—even those producing organic meats—use selective breeding and artificial insemination to get the tastiest and most bountiful products. How else would cows like this
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* Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP) Dividend Stock Analysis
This article originally appeared on The DIV-Net September 28, 2009.
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:
Company Description: Automatic Data Processing Inc. is one of the world's largest independent computing services companies, provides a broad range of data processing services.
Fair Value: I consider four calculations of fair value, see page 2 of the linked PDF for a detailed description:
Avg. High Yield Price
20-Year DCF Price
Avg. P/E Price
Graham Number
ADP is trading at a discount to 1.) and 3.) above. The stock is trading at a 10.5% discount to its calculated fair value of $43.47. ADP earned a Star in this section since it is trading at a fair value.
Free Cash Flow Payout
Debt To Total Capital
Key Metrics
Dividend Growth Rate
Years of Div. Growth
Rolling 4-yr Div. > 15%
ADP earned three Stars in this section for 1.), 2.) and 3.) above. A Star was earned since the Free Cash Flow payout ratio was less than 60% and there were no negative Free Cash Flows over the last 10 years. ADP earned a Star as a result of its most recent Debt to Total Capital being less than 45% and also earned a Star for having an acceptable score in at least two of the four Key Metrics measured. The company has paid a cash dividend to shareholders every year since 1974 and has increased its dividend payments for 34 consecutive years.
Dividend Income vs. MMA: Why would you assume the equity risk and invest in a dividend stock if you could earn a better return in a much less risky money market account (MMA)? This section compares the earning ability of this stock with a high yield MMA. Two items are considered in this section, see page 2 of the linked PDF for a detailed description:
NPV MMA Diff.
Years to > MMA
ADP earned a Star in this section for its NPV MMA Diff. of the $9,903. This amount is in excess of the $500 target I look for in a stock that has increased dividends as long as ADP has. If ADP grows its dividend at 15.3% per year, it will take 2 years to equal a MMA yielding an estimated 20-year average rate of 3.9%. ADP earned a check for the Key Metric 'Years to >MMA' since its 2 years is less than the 5 year target.
Other: ADP is a member of the S&P 500, a Dividend Aristocrat and a member of the Broad Dividend Achievers™ Index. ADP has a strong balance sheet and a steady cash flow stream. The company's free cash flow is more than double its dividend. ADP repurchased 33 million of its shares in FY 2008. As the economy continues to slow in the near-term, ADP will face slower employment growth. Long-term opportunities for earnings growth should come from small and medium-sized business market and overseas. Risks include intense competition, threat of new entrants, along with failure to further penetrate small and midsized domestic business and international markets.
Conclusion: ADP earned one Star in the Fair Value section, earned three Stars in the Dividend Analytical Data section and earned one Star in the Dividend Income vs. MMA section for a total of five Stars. This quantitatively ranks ADP as a 5 Star-Strong Buy.
Using my D4L-PreScreen.xls model, I determined the share price could increase to $108.65 before ADP's NPV MMA Differential dropped to the $500 that I like to see for a stock with 34 years of consecutive dividend increases. At that price the stock would yield 1.18%.
Resetting the D4L-PreScreen.xls model and solving for the dividend growth rate needed to generate the target $500 NPV MMA Differential, the calculated rate is 5.6%. This dividend growth rate is significantly lower than the the 15.3% used in this analysis, thus providing a margin of safety. ADP has a risk rating of 1.50 which classifies it as a medium risk stock.
ADP is the leader in its segment. Barriers to entry are high requiring a sizable infrastructure to serve a large number of employees. With its low debt and strong free cash flow ADP is an attractive buy at prices below $43.47. For additional information, including the stock's dividend history, please refer to its data page.
Full Disclosure: At the time of this writing, I was long in ADP (1.1% of my Income Portfolio).
What are your thoughts on ADP?
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Acxiom Enhances Customer Recognition Capabilities
Acxiom, a data, analytics, and software-as-a-service company, today announced enhancements to its proprietary recognition technology, AbiliTec, closing the gap between online and offline customer information, helping marketers bring together disparate consumer data sources for a single view of customers across all channels.
"Omnichannel marketing is only achieved if a consumer is accurately recognized, regardless of channel," said Rick Erwin, president of Acxiom’s Audience Solutions Division, in a statement. "Acxiom's AbiliTec has been the leading recognition system within the industry for over a decade, and through its enhanced technology, combined with Acxiom's world-class data and intelligent recognition algorithms, it continues to be the best option for marketers looking to resolve seemingly disparate data to an individual persona."
In addition to the standard AbiliTec offerings of consumer and address links, Acxiom has introduced new ways to expand marketers' capabilities to connect and recognize consumers across households and channels, including the following:
Household Link: Recognizes consumers within the four walls of a household and extends the view beyond the physical address. By providing a household link, AbiliTec enables clients to recognize all the consumers in a household, revealing not only the head of household and buyers but the influencers as well.
Sparse Data Input: AbiliTec helps marketers achieve omnichannel success with an increased number of sparse input options by matching names and email, phone, IP address, latitude and longitude coordinates, ansd ZIP codes.
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Teakell's shutdown relief key as TCU ousts LSU
TCU (51-14), which beat the No. 2 national seed for the second time in five days, will play Vanderbilt on Friday night.
Teakell's shutdown relief key as TCU ousts LSU TCU (51-14), which beat the No. 2 national seed for the second time in five days, will play Vanderbilt on Friday night. Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/1LiIgZT
Associated Press Published 11:51 p.m. ET June 18, 2015 | Updated 11:54 p.m. ET June 18, 2015
TCU's Connor Wanhanen, left, celebrates with Keaton Jones (26), after scoring on a single by Dane Steinhagen in the seventh inning of a College World Series elimination game against LSU on Thursday at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska.(Photo: Mike Theiler, Associated Press)
Omaha, Neb. — Trey Teakell pitched 4 1/3 innings of no-hit relief, Dane Steinhagen drove in three runs and TCU defeated LSU 8-4 in a College World Series elimination game Thursday night.
The Horned Frogs (51-14), who beat the No. 2 national seed for the second time in five days, will play Vanderbilt on Friday night. TCU would have to beat the defending national champion Commodores twice to advance to next week's best-of-three finals.
Teakell (3-1) took over for starter Mitchell Traver with one out in the fourth and the game tied at 3. The fifth-year senior retired all 13 batters he faced. Preston Guillory worked the final 1 1/3 innings.
TCU broke a 3-all tie in the fifth. Evan Skoug doubled in the go-ahead run and Steinhagen singled in two more. The Frogs added a couple of insurance runs in the seventh on a groundout and Steinhagen's RBI single.
The Tigers (54-12) were coming off a 5-3 win over Cal State Fullerton in which Alex Lange pitched a complete game. With no true No. 3 starter for LSU's third game in Omaha, coach Paul Mainieri decided to pitch by committee and used a CWS record-tying eight. Austin Bain (2-3), the third pitcher for the Tigers, took the loss.
Zac Person, a reliever who had worked only 29 2/3 innings in 30 appearances, drew the start for LSU and lasted 1 1/3 innings. He walked in a run in the second, and Hunter Newman came on and gave up Garrett Crain's two-run double on his first pitch.
The Tigers tied it in the third when Jake Fraley tripled into the right-center gap and scored standing up on a wild pitch by Traver that went through Skoug's legs.
LSU shortstop Alex Bregman, the No. 2 overall draft pick by the Houston Astros, was 1 for 4 in his final college game and made the defensive play of the CWS in the fourth. Derek Odell bounced a ball up the middle and Bregman went into the hole to glove it, and his momentum carried him three steps before he spun and threw off his right foot to easily get the runner at first.
Teakell, a ninth-round draft pick by the Detroit Tigers, has allowed no hits in 5 2/3 innings over two appearances in Omaha. Things got a little interesting in the ninth after LSU got back-to-back doubles from Chris Sciambra and Andrew Stevenson to make it 8-4. LSU had runners at second and third when Guillory struck out Jared Foster to end the game.
TCU will be playing its second game against Vanderbilt in four days. The Commodores won the first meeting 1-0 as Phil Pfeifer and Kyle Wright combined on a five-hitter and Zander Wiel broke up Alex Young's no-hit bid with a home run in the seventh.
Wednesday's game
Florida 10, Miami 2, Miami eliminated
TCU 8, LSU 4, LSU eliminated
Friday's games
Game 11 — Virginia (41-22) vs. Florida (51-17), 3 p.m.
Game 12 — Vanderbilt (49-19) vs. TCU (51-14), 8 p.m.
x-Game 13 — If Game 9 winner also wins game 11, TBD
x-Game 14 — If Game 10 winner also wins Game 12, TBD
(Best-of-3)
Monday, June 22: Teams TBD, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23: Teams TBD, 8 p.m.
x-Wednesday, June 24: Teams TBD, 8 p.m.
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Game Features 7
Best RPGs on Android 2020: Top Role Playing Games on Mobile
On Jan 02, 2020 3:18 pm, by Ash Mayhew
RPGs are the perfect companion to long winter evenings, which are dark and full of terrors. Like rain. Lots of rain. The genre is defined by lengthy adventures in beautiful environments, with deep systems and mechanics to dig into. When you’re finished, spring will likely have reared its head and you can go out and play again.
Here we’re going to round up our favourite mobile RPGs so you can have something to pick from. If yours isn’t represented on this list, head on down to the comments and make your pitch for it.
Best RPGs on Android 2020
Best RPG: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
We can’t imagine Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic will ever be beaten on mobile at this point. It’s been available on touchscreens for over five years now and nothing has come close to beating one of Bioware’s best.
Alternative: Neverwinter Nights
If sci-fi doesn’t do it for you, Neverwinter Nights dark fantasy take on the Forgotten Realms just might. This is another classic Bioware adventure that Beamdog has released an enhanced version of, and it’s brilliant.
Best JRPG: Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest VIII is often regarded as the best DQ, and it’s also our favourite JRPG for mobile. Square Enix has taken a lot of care to ensure it works on our platform, and it runs in portrait mode so you can play it while standing up on a busy train.
Alternative: Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger is one of the best JRPGs of all time, so of course the mobile port is going to make this list. It’s probably not the best way to play it, but if you’ve got no alternatives, you might as well check this one out.
Best Mobile Exclusive: Another Eden
Another Eden is a JRPG by the makers of Chrono Trigger, and it’s a fantastic mobile offering. There’s plenty of content to battle through and regular events to participate in, including a recent event that featured Persona 5 characters.
Alternative: The Elder Scrolls: Blades
The Elder Scrolls: Blades isn’t a mobile version of Elder Scrolls, much to our dismay. What it is though, is a brilliant dungeon crawler with plenty of loot, a touch-based combat system, and PvP.
Best Strategy RPG: Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has held up really well over the years, and is as fun today as it was at launch. It might well be the ultimate strategy RPG of all time – and it certainly is on mobile.
Alternative: The Banner Saga
The Banner Saga is a close contender – though you’ll need to play the third entry on another platform. It’s dark, challenging, and deeply strategic stuff. Think Game of Thrones meets Fire Emblem.
Best Action RPG: Cat Quest
Cat Quest began life as a mobile exclusive, and has now moved onto consoles – it’s that good. Cat Quest II is, sadly, an Apple Arcade exclusive, but the original is still great and well worth checking out on Android.
Alternative: Grimvalor
Grimvalor is an excellent side-scrolling metroidvania-like RPG that launched earlier this year. It’s got really fancy visuals and a Souls-like progression system.
Best Open World RPG: Oceanhorn
Oceanhorn is the best non-Zelda we’ve ever played, and it’s also one of the finest looking mobile games of all time. Much like with Cat Quest, the sequel isn’t available on Android as it’s an Apple Arcade exclusive. Bah!
Alternative: Crashlands
Crashlands is another excellent open world adventure, which blends RPG tropes with Minecraft’s creativity. It’s an isometric experience that’s built from the ground up for mobile and it’s well worth a look-in.
Best Dungeon Crawler: The Quest
The Quest is a criminally overlooked first person dungeon crawler that draws a lot of influence from classics like early Might & Magic, Eye of the Beholder, and Wizardry. The entire visuals are hand-drawn and it receives regular expansions even today. Don’t miss this one.
Alternative: QuestLord
QuestLord has been around for donkey’s years, but it still holds up as a terrific dungeon crawler on mobile. A sequel is reportedly still under development too, so we’ve got that to look forward to.
Best Free: Eternium
Eternium doesn’t get enough of a mention. It’s the best Diablo-like you’ll find on mobile, with loads of dungeons to battle through, loot to collect, and monsters to beat. There’s also a mobile-friendly control scheme that sees you drawing shapes to perform skills.
Alternative: Dungeon Hunter 5
Dungeon Hunter 5 is a long-running Diablo-like by Gameloft. It’s a little too free to play for our liking (and by that, we mean it encourages you to pay all of the time) but it remains a slick and good-looking entry in the genre.
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Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate II, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment are all absolutely worth a look-in. They serve as a great history lesson for the genre – particularly for fans of Bioware.
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Titan Quest was a Diablo competitor back in the day that’s now available on mobile. It’s not a particularly great port but if you have nothing else to play it on and fancy a hack and slash, you can do much worse.
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2012 — The End of the World (Mayan prediction)
By John Clayton, 2009
Since the beginning of religion on this planet, there have been people who were predicting the destruction of the earth. It is pretty obvious that all of the predictions in the past have been wrong, at least up until the time you read this article. It seems there is always some religious nut who claims some startling new discovery or understanding has been made that gives a proof of the end of things. You would think people would eventually catch on and not get swept up in these things, but that is not the case. We have had the Jupiter Effect and Y2K in recent years and now we have the Mayan demise of planet earth. The claim is that on December 21, 2012 (the winter solstice) the end will come.
WHO STARTED THIS FAD
What has given this claim energy is the fact that the Mayan calendar, which is in many ways superior to the Gregorian calendar that we use, contains a cycle which ends on that date. The press has given this whole claim extraordinary publicity. Several scams using the Mayans and claims that they were involved with aliens have already been exposed.
The first thing to examine in a situation like this, is who is making the claims, what motives do they have, and what academic background do they have? Here are the primary sources of the latest doomsday fad:
José Argüelles is an art historian having taught at Princeton University and the San Francisco Art Institute and founder of The Planet Art Network. Since 1972 he has been a student of Tibetan meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a promoter of UFO mythology and a variety of Tibetan myths.
Terence McKenna is an avid user and promoter of psychedelic drugs, and promoter of Gnosticism and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Well known for his 1992 book The Archaic Revival: Speculations on Psychedelic Mushrooms, the Amazon, Virtual Reality, UFOs, Evolution, Shamanism, the Rebirth of the Goddess, and the End of History.
Whitley Strieber is a promoter of atheism and author of 2012: The War for Souls and Communion.
Adrian Gilbert is a promoter of Christian mysticism, yoga, tarot, and a variety of New Age promoters of astrology.
Daniel Pinchbeck is a promoter of exotic cultures and Gnosticism, and the claim that we need to “Exorcise Christia from Christianity.”
Lawrence Joseph is the author of Apocalypse 2012 and promoter of Mayan shamanism.
Roland Emmerich is a film-maker of disaster movies including Independence Day who will release the movie 2012 to theaters through Sony Pictures in November of this year.
Notice that none of these promoters are scientists or have any recognition in archeology or anthropology. These are New Age promoters, many of whom are heavily involved in drugs and are opposed to Christianity.
WHAT ARE THE FACTS?
The Mayan calendar is more accurate than the Julian calendar used in Europe from the time of Caesar up to 1582 and the Gregorian calendar used from 1582 to the present. Scientists calculate that the earth orbits the sun in 365.2422 days. The Mayan calendar gets 365.2420 days while the Gregorian calendar gets 365.2425 days and the Julian calendar gets 365.25 days. Part of this accuracy was the addition of a year zero which readjusted the Mayan calendar as it went along. The Mayan scholars used astronomy to calibrate and maintain their calendar.
While the Mayans were advanced in their astronomy and their calendar, they were incredibly primitive in others areas. They never learned to use the wheel, to use the true arch, to count in millions, to weigh things, to develop the potter’s wheel, to develop animal transport, to use the plow, nor to develop metal tools or pulleys. All the pyramids and huge buildings were built by human muscle using wooden tools.
Mayans practiced human sacrifice, self mutilation, psychedelic drugs, and worship of local rulers. All misfortune was viewed as caused by evil spirits or disfavor of the gods, and religious practices involved torture and drug experiences.
The materials circulated by the promoters of Mayan mysticism do not agree with each other on very many details. This is mainly due to the fact that they are all New Age promoters having different theories about the Mayan calendar and its cycles. There is no archeological support for the 2012 theory. There is some devastating factual work on Wikipedia about the promoters of 2012, especially Argüelles.
The Mayan culture offers no guide to life and no way to promote peace and understanding among people. This is a doomsday cult presentation that has nothing to offer and is in the “scam” category.
This is another wild fad in the fringe area of humanity. There are no aliens making plans to come and destroy us who can be reached spiritually and with whom we can make deals to be spared. December 21, 2012 is just another day in history and like Y2K and the Jupiter Effect it will pass and the promoters of this doomsday spirit will be laughing all the way to the bank. Remember that Jesus said “For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. ... And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. ... And this gospel of the kingdom [the Church] shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” (Matthew 24:5-14). Christianity offers answers, hope and solutions to the problems of life. Engaging in useless destructive prophecies offers no solutions and no hope.
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TOP 7 PARTIES HAPPENING IN DUBAI THIS WEEKEND!
Still have no idea what to do this weekend? That’s why we’re back with our weekly list of all the major gigs happening across the city. Wait till see you some of the big names performing this time.
Fetty Wap @ WHITE Dubai
American rapper Fetty Wap will be making his way over to top club WHITE on Thursday, January 16. Having burst onto the scene with his debut single ‘Trap Queen’ which went straight to number 2 on the U.S. Billboard charts in 2015. Since then, the ‘trap king’ has gone on to become one of the hottest hip-hop artists in the music industry. Entry is free for ladies from 11pm to 1am.
Location: Meydan Grandstand Rooftop | Contact info: 050-443 0933
Giggs @ BASE Dubai
British rapper Giggs has confirmed his performance at super club Base on Thursday, January 16. Since the release of his debut studio album “Walk in da Park” back in 2008, Giggs has gone on to launch his own record label titled “SN1” (Spare No. 1). His fourth album “Landlord” became the highest-charting album of his career – peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
Should be a big night!
Location: Dubai Design District | Contact info: 055-313 4999
Trey Songz @ BASE Dubai
American rapper, singer and actor Trey Songz will be taking center stage at BASE Dubai on Friday, January 17. Having collaborated with artists such as Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent and Drake in the past, Trey recently released a double album which features big names such as Chris Brown and 2 Chainz. Fans can look forward to a night of dancing along to songs such as ‘Successful’ and ‘I Need A Girl’.
Woo York @ HIVE
Ukranian techno duo Woo York are set to take center stage on opening night of the new nightlife venue ‘HIVE’ at Soho Beach on Friday, January 17. The talented duo will be joined by DJ Gladis, who will also be spinning party anthems until the wee hours of the morning. Doors open at 5pm but the party will go on until 4 in the morning.
Location: Soho Beach DXB | Contact info: 052-433 3375
Benny Benassi @ Soho Garden
Milan-born DJ/producer Benny Benassi will be heading to Soho Garden for an epic performance on Friday, January 17. Having made his debut with the electro-house anthem ‘Satisfaction’ in 2002, Benassi is now regarded as one of the most internationally respected artists in the music industry. The award-winning DJ will be spinning the decks as part of the club’s iconic Café Mambo residency. Don’t miss it!
Location: Meydan Racecourse | Contact info: 052-388 8849
Themba @ BOA
South African DJ Themba has been confirmed for a gig at luxury club BOA on Saturday, January 18. Known for his performances at some of the most popular venues in the world including Ushuaia, Amnesia and Blue Marlin, the talented artist will now be making his way over to the party spot for an unforgettable night! This gig will be a part of BOA’s recently launched series of Saturday parties called ‘Afterdark’. Don’t miss it!
Location: V Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton - Al Habtoor City | Contact info: 056-501 2039
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The video features Chief Andrew Rose of the Blue Mounds Police Department and President of the Dane County Chiefs of Police Association. “Marsy’s Law restores the balance in the criminal justice system and restores the voice for victims of crime in Wisconsin.” Chief Rose says in the video.
According to the organization's website, The Dane County Chiefs of Police Association's mission is, "to establish the highest degree of cooperation among primary, associate and affiliate law enforcement agencies in Dane County to promote the professionalism of law enforcement and public safety, exchange information, put forward better methods of administration, and protect the welfare and interests of the Association." The association includes members from over thirty county law enforcement and emergency government departments.
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March 22nd 2018 | Multiple countries | Passenger vehicles | Honda
On March 21st VnExpress, an online newspaper, reported that Vietnam had imported close to 400 cars in the second week of March, representing a substantial increase from the 30 or so shipped in the first two months of the year.
Earlier this month the General Department of Vietnam Customs announced that it had begun customs clearance work for some 2,000 Honda passenger vehicles from Thailand, which would be exempted from tariffs under ASEAN's Trade in Goods Agreement. The event marked a potential turnaround of fortunes for Honda (Japan) and other foreign carmakers, several of which were forced to suspend exports to Vietnam at the start of this year owing to the restrictive customs procedures under Decree 116.
Honda's shipment is being made possible after the Thai authorities provided the carmaker with the Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) certificates mandated by the decree. Indonesia, the third-largest car exporter to Vietnam after Thailand and China, has also indicated that it would issue VTA certificates to vehicles assembled domestically for the Vietnamese market in due course.
Besides the VTA certificates, importers also have to face costly and time-consuming quality inspections before their vehicles are made available to consumers. For instance, instead of just inspecting the first batch of a specific model, each shipment is subjected to emissions and safety tests, which could result in repeated delays. Although it is possible that Vietnam will loosen the inspection requirements over the medium term, we caution that the government's resolve to support the local automotive industry might lead to additional hurdles for vehicle imports in the interim.
The relatively swift response of the Thai authorities to Decree 116 highlights Thailand's determination to support its own automotive industry, the largest in ASEAN. In 2017 Thailand produced 1.98m vehicles, of which around 2% were exported to Vietnam. Despite the currently small proportion of vehicle ownership, fast-rising household incomes in Vietnam and its low car ownership ratio—at 23 cars per 1,000 people, compared with Thailand's 121 cars per 100 (based on our estimates for 2017)—will continue to make the country a fast-expanding market for Thai carmakers.
We expect the slump in Vietnam's vehicle imports to persist into the second quarter of 2018 as the industry continues to adjust to Decree 116. Over the long term imports from Thailand should see healthy growth, reinforcing our view that Thai carmakers and Vietnamese consumers will benefit from ASEAN economic integration.
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Today’s Top Stories from GFI: EU Parliament Votes For Public Registries of Company Ownership
Jay Owen March 17, 2014 Reforming Global Finance
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European Parliament Gives Overwhelming ‘Yes’ Vote to End Secret Corporate Ownership
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MEPs vote to pierce secrecy of trusts in anti-money laundering bill
EU Observer, March 11, 2014
By Nikolaj Nielsen
A draft bill designed to crack down on money laundering and fraud was backed by a vast majority of MEPs in Strasbourg on Tuesday (11 March).
With only 30 MEPs opposed, the anti-money laundering bill requires companies, trusts and foundations to list the names of people who own them in inter-connected public registers set up in each member state.
GFI Lauds EU Parliament Vote Endorsing Crackdown on Anonymous Shell Companies
GFI Press Release, March 11, 2014
European Vote Increases Pressure on White House & Congress to Move
WASHINGTON, DC – Global Financial Integrity (GFI) praised the full european parliament for voting today to crack down on anonymous shell companies, a major conduit for laundering the proceeds of crime, corruption, and tax evasion.
Following similar votes by two committees of the EU Parliament last month, the full legislative body voted today in favor of requiring public registries of beneficial ownership information for companies incorporated in the EU, as part of its revisions to the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD).
Own up, owners
The Economist, March 12, 2014
Recent revelations that Ukrainians linked to the Yanukovych regime appear to have used foreign, anonymous shell companies to buy prime Ukrainian properties and to siphon money out of the country could not have come at a better time for those who argue that shells and other secretive vehicles are getaway cars for money launderers. The campaigners were already on the front foot, thanks to Britain’s decision to become the first G8 country to commit to introducing a publicly accessible register of companies’ beneficial (ie real as opposed to proxy) owners. On March 11th their smiles grew wider as the european parliament also backed public registers, and not only for corporations.
The parliamentary vote was on proposed amendments to the European Union’s money-laundering directive. Lawmakers voted 643 to 30—a margin no doubt made wider by the news from Eastern Europe—to back open registers for companies, trusts, foundations and practically any other corporate vehicle or legal arrangement that is deemed to be open to abuse.
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New Philippines Customs Chief Cracks Down on Corruption
The Wall Street Journal, March 10, 2014
By Trefor Moss
To fix the Bureau of Customs, President Benigno S. Aquino III needed a numbers guy, someone who could make sense of the thousands of shipments and billions of pesos passing daily through the Philippines’ ports.
He turned to John P. Sevilla.
Why Malaysia Will Say Almost Nothing About the Missing Flight
Bloomberg News, February 12, 2014
By Joshua Kurlantzick
With an international team of investigators still seemingly baffled about what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared over the weekend, relatives of the passengers and diplomats from countries touched by the mishap have vented their frustration with the Malaysian government.
For days, it seems, Malaysian officials and the state-owned carrier have released almost no information about the flight or working theories of why it vanished. Malaysia Airlines did not even inform relatives for 15 hours that the plane had disappeared, sending the distraught families to a hotel in Beijing to wait, and Kuala Lumpur’s envoys still have mostly kept the relatives in the dark days later.
Money laundering huge in Hong Kong and Macau: crime survey
South China Morning Post, March 5, 2014
By Toh Han Shih
Money laundering is more prevalent in hong kong and Macau than in most parts of the world, with rates far above the global average, according to an economic crime survey by PwC.
A poll by the accounting firm found 37 per cent of companies in hong kong and Macau, mainly banks and casinos, had experienced money laundering in the past two years. That compared with a global average of 11 per cent, the Asia-Pacific average of 11 per cent, Singapore’s 5 per cent and mainland China’s 4 per cent.
Wealthy Chinese are smuggling their riches out of the country with a state-backed bank card
Quartz, March 12, 2014
By Lily Kuo
It’s estimated that as much as $600 billion is smuggled out of china a year, through art, gambling, fake trade—and now bank cards. According to a report by Reuters, UnionPay cards aren’t just making everyday purchases easier—they’re a convenient way to circumvent China’s strict capital controls.
Here’s how it works: a wealthy Chinese citizen travels to neighboring Macau, the preeminent gambling hub of Asia, and pays the clerk of a jewelry or another store yuan via their UnionPay card. (UnionPay cards function like debit cards and are part of China’s state-backed payment card system.) They receive cash back, in Hong Kong dollars, as well as a receipt that masks the transaction as a retail purchase. Another way is to buy expensive jewelry from the store and sell it right back for cash. One jewelry outlet in a Macau casino told Reuters that customers could use their cards to buy up to 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) of gold bullion and sell it back for cash.
Former Credit Suisse Banker Pleads Guilty
By Andrew Grossman
A former Credit Suisse Group banker pleaded guilty Wednesday to helping Americans hide money in Switzerland and agreed to cooperate with the U.S. government as it investigates banks and their employees for aiding tax evasion.
Andreas Bachmann admitted to one count of conspiring to defraud the U.S., which carries a potential penalty of five years in prison. Prosecutors agreed to recommend a reduced sentence in return for his cooperation.
Uzbek president’s daughter faces Swiss money-laundering investigation
AFP, March 12, 2014
Swiss prosecutors say they have been investigating the eldest daughter of the Uzbek president, Islam Karimov, on suspicion of money laundering since late last year.
“The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland is investigating Gulnara Karimova … on suspicion of money laundering,” the office said in a statement, adding that an investigation into four people in her entourage had been broadened to include her personally last autumn.
Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance
One Direction urge fans to lobby George Osborne about corporate tax avoidance
The Independent, March 11, 2014
By Adam Sherwin
George Osborne can expect a bombardment from One Direction fans after the boyband urged its army of followers to lobby the Chancellor to maintain the UK’s international aid budget and crack down on corporate tax avoidance.
In an unlikely entry into the political sphere, Harry Styles and his band are offering free concert tickets to fans who join Global Citizen, an international network promoting social activism as a means to end extreme poverty.
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Cambodia, long isolated from the international community, has today become one of Southeast Asia's most interesting and rewarding tourist destinations. A wonderful mix of traditional Khmer culture, stunning Hindu influenced architecture, beautiful jungle landscapes, and some of the warmest, and friendly people in the world, all help to make Cambodia a perfect holiday destination.
Phnom Penh - the countries modern capital - wonderfully combines a bustling, commercial heart with Buddhist temples, majestic palaces, shady avenues and colonial style building. Various museums and sites of interest in and around the city chart Cambodia's past - from the glories of the Khmer Empire to the darker recent history of genocide by the Khmer Rouge. Hidden in dense jungle around Siem Reap, the vast complex of temples of Angkor, that made up the empires former capital, still stand today as a true and lasting testament to the greatness of the Khmer god-kings. Cambodia's countryside is a picturesque patchwork of rice paddies dotted with small villages. National parks have been opened covering large tracts of dense, unspoilt jungle - and the mighty Mekong River cuts the country in half. Tonlé Sap (Great Lake), a large freshwater lake is one of UNESCO's World Natural Heritage Sites, and supports a unique ever changing ecosystem. To the south of the county there are the lovely sandy beaches and clear warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Several National parks have been set up to preserve the fragile ecology of the mangrove swamps.
Cambodia works perfectly as a destination in its own right, or more often as an extension to a Thailand holiday itinerary or as part of a longer multi destination tour of Southeast Asia. Our suggested Cambodia holiday itineraries will provide you with a good starting point, and can be adapted to your own requirement or combined with other suggested holiday itineraries to nearby counties.
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When is the best time of the year to visit Cambodia?
The best time to visit Cambodia is from November to February as the weather is cooler and there is a breeze.
Is it safe to visit Cambodia?
Generally, the country is safe to visit, but you should avoid the remote areas of Phnom Penh at night.
What is the official currency of Cambodia?
The official currency of Cambodia is the Cambodian reil, and the American dollar is the country’s unofficial currency.
What should you wear in Cambodia?
Given the year-round warm temperatures, lightweight and loose-fitting clothing are good options. Shorts are acceptable, but we suggest covering up when visiting temples and religious sites.
Can you drink the tap water in Cambodia?
The tap water in Cambodia is claimed to be safe, but a lot of chlorine is added so it does not taste good. It is recommended to only drink the bottled water that is sold everywhere.
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Time: GMT+7
Dial Code: +855
Area: 181,035 km²
Elevation: The lowest point in Cambodia is the Gulf of Thailand 0 m (0 ft.) | The highest point in Cambodia is the Phnom Aural 1,810 m (5,938 ft.)
Population: 29,624,035 (2018)
Capital: Phnom Penh
Governemnt: Parliamentary system, Unitary state, Elective monarchy, Constitutional monarchy, One-party state
Language: Khmer
Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a sovereign state in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.
The official religion is Theravada Buddhism, which is practised by approximately 95% of the population. The minority groups in the country include Vietnamese, Chams, Chinese and 30 hill tribes. The capital and largest city is Phnom Penh, the economic, political and cultural centre of Cambodia. Cambodia has one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, and agriculture remains the dominant economic sector.
The landscape of Cambodia is characterised by a low-lying central plain that is encircled by uplands and low mountains. The highest peak of Cambodia can be found in the area of Phnom Aural. Cambodia's climate is largely affected by monsoons, like the rest of Southeast Asia.
Cambodia has two main seasons: the rainy season, which runs from May to October and the dry season, which lasts from November to April. The biodiversity in Cambodia is mainly based on its seasonal tropical forests, home to 180 recorded tree species and 212 mammal species.
Khmer is the national language of Cambodia. French, the former language of government in Indochina is still spoken by many older Cambodians and is used in some schools. English is taught in many universities in the country and street signs are now bilingual in Khmer and English.
Angkor Wat – a temple complex from the 12th century and the largest religious monument in the world.
Silver Pagoda – this building by the Royal Palace is also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Toul Sleng Museum – a museum in Phnom Penh chronicling the Cambodia genocide, housed in a former school.
Skuon – a district capital of Cheung Prey District and market town known for its spider markets.
Siem Reap – a resort town in northwestern Cambodia and the gateway to the ruins of Angkor.
Bayon – positioned in Angkor, this temple depicts the face of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII.
Banteay Chhmar – one of Cambodia's most important temples from the Angkorian period and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prasat Preah Vihear – a Hindu temple built during the period of Khmer Empire sitting atop a 525-metre cliff.
Avoid wearing swimsuits or beachwear around the towns in Cambodia, even along the coast.
When visiting temples, cover up your knees, elbows, shoulders and head to show your respect.
Bargaining is expected in marketplaces and smaller shops. You can bargain for Tuk-Tuks and taxis.
Learn some Khmer phrases and greetings so that you can interact with the locals.
Keep an eye out for scams and look after valuables when walking through busy areas.
Be wary of eating meat or fish that hasn’t been cooked in restaurants and markets.
Don't consume ice in drinks and stay away from salad, raw fruit and vegetables.
Tipping is customary, and it is polite to leave a donation when visiting a temple.
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I once went to an exhibition of neural artwork and photography at a gallery in London. The images were ethereal and irresistible - offering a rare glimpse into an infinitesimal world of sensory neurons, dendrites and synapses. Each firing electric impulses through the brain. These digitally enhanced images flickered across the plasma screens, like celestial spheres. It felt like being inside the cathedral of the brain. Of all the images, one stood out alone. A crisp, electric-blue graphic of a neuron with a bright orange corona at its core, the nucleus. It was so precise, yet so ephemeral it could have been a photograph of an alien. Head, eyes and tentacles drifting through the dark matter of space. I was ecstatic, awestruck - unable to get a bearing on this otherworldly image. Not quite able to grasp how these images related to the inner workings of my psyche. Yet, it opened up a whole new field of enquiry.
I was hooked. And so began a profound period of reflection:
What was this spidery network of neural pathways embedded in my brain? What did it do? How did this nebulous region of ghostly synapses and axons create the illusion of thoughts, feelings and sensations in my mind?
An in-depth study into the neuroscience of the brain became my attempt to answer some of these questions. To my mind, it is one of the last bastions of truly scientific exploration and discovery. We know more about the outer regions of the universe than we do about the inner space of the mind. Neuroscience, studies the interplay of electro-chemical processes in the nervous system, the body and brain. It is made up of billions of cells called neurons organised into neural networks: firing when stimulated and sending out chemical messages to the interconnected regions of the brain. These impulses are delivered through the body via the nervous system. From what I have learned there is no arbitrary separation between body and mind. There are no thoughts first, and emotions last. We are not always rational animals - able to curb our impulses. Nor are we always able to act according to logic and reason. In fact, as a species we remain more driven by animal instincts than we think. Our unconscious impulses are much more likely to determine our choices than our thoughts. That doesn't mean we can't learn to make our emotions and behaviours more manageable. And regain some sense of autonomy over our lives, but when primal emotions are triggered it becomes much more difficult.
The Regions of the Human Brain
Neuroscience plays a vital role in how I view my clinical practice at Counselling in Twickenham. Through many hours of academic research and counselling experience I have come to a more objective understanding of the human brain and the science which informs it. Neuroscience, is an branch of psychology which studies the inner workings and functions of the brain - using the latest technology such as MIR, PET and CAT scans to observe the interplay between the two hemispheres of the brain, the interconnected cranial regions and its neuronal networks. To my mind, this has helped psychotherapy develop into a more mature, clinical discipline than when it first began in the early days of Freudian psychoanalysis. Although I do not wish to denigrate Freud's genius, as much of what he had to say is born out by recent studies and his own career as a neurologist himself.
I often find myself referring to neuroscience to understand how conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD and developmental experiences in childhood affect the brain. For example, we now know that anxiety triggers the parasympathetic nervous system with a flood of hormones to the mind and body, triggering a state of stress known as the 'fight & flight response'. Catastrophic traumas - such as violent assault - may leave the brain in a permanent state of hyperarousal as flashbacks are activated by memories and reminders of the original events. This in turn alerts the limbic system and hippocampus to a potential threat; priming the motor regions of body with adrenalin and cortisol for a 'flight and fight response'. We also know that bonding between mother and child at a pre-verbal level, happens as a result of stimulating 'mirror neurons' in the brain through eye-to-eye contact and mirroring facial expressions. This elicits heightened states of pleasure and physical elation through bonding with the child and a surge of oxytocin is released in the brain. If the parent is not emotionally available to the child, or abusive the child may find it difficult to regulate its own internal emotional states. This may cause the child ongoing stress and difficulty in its own bonding experiences with intimate partners later in life. It can also lead to later problems in adulthood with tolerating intense emotions such as anger, stress or anxiety. Without any ability to regulate our emotions we may become overwhelmed. Even loving parents, who shower their children with affection and leap to their defence can be smothering and over-protective. This may hinder a child's ability to develop its own strategies for dealing with anxiety in later life.
Each of these scientific discoveries, help me understand not only the underlying causes of anxiety and depression; but helps me treat the symptoms of psychological suffering with techniques based on clinical research. Meaning that the service I offer at Counselling In Twickenham is informed by hard science. Many neuroscientific researchers such as Daniel Siegel, Alan Schore, Daniel Stern, Van der Kolk, Pat Ogden and Louis Cozolino have contributed their knowledge to this field of research. Neuroscience has now gone some way to explaining how emotions are triggered in the limbic region; how language and ideas are generated in the Brocca's area; why trauma causes flashbacks and even why we feel a complex emotions like human compassion and love. Or how we are hardwired in the temporal lobes to gain a sense of communion with God and/or the universe during prayer and meditation.
One clear example of understanding how depression works is knowing that the brain must produce an ample supply of certain neurotransmitters in order to keep the neural network functioning smoothly. Otherwise certain regions of the brain are likely to become isolated, worn away or short-circuited. This can cause the brain to become under-stimulated or overwhelmed according to the level of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine or oxytocin. And this in turn can lead to depression or anxiety, as intense emotions remain unprocessed or become overloaded.
Although a comprehensive clinical understanding of the causes of depression and anxiety has not yet been reached, many researchers have identified certain biological changes that may predispose a person to this type of psychological suffering. The following is a summary of some of the theories that are currently under exploration. One area of research is the role of neurotransmitters or chemical messengers that carry information between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Decreased availability of certain neurotransmitters (such as noradrenalin, serotonin, and dopamine) may result in depression. Anxiety is thought to result from problems with the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which normally suppresses the action of neurons. And this causes a 'flight or flight response' as a result of over sensitivity to uncertainty.
Much of the current research also focuses on particular structures in the brain that may be responsible for depression and anxiety. In general, it is believed that depression and anxiety may largely result from chemical imbalances affecting the brain's limbic system, which is a cycle of structures (including the cerebral cortex, thalamus, hypothalamus, and hippocampus) that appears to be the seat of human emotions such as sadness, fear, and rage.
Depression can also affect the endocrine system which delivers certain hormones to regulate the sensation of the body. It is a network of glands that regulates body functions through the nervous system, by releasing various hormones into the bloodstream. However, these changes can cause as well as affect the nature of emotional and psychological states - such as anxiety. On the other hand, some endocrine disorders can directly cause depression or mania. An example is Cushing's disease, in which the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone cortisol - this keeps the body and mind in a constant state of arousal and fear, but can also be cause by trauma in PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). And some experts believe seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may also stem from disordered release of the hormone melatonin by the pineal gland during winter.
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My, how a year changes things. Q3 2009 was a nightmare for mega-corps in terms of earnings, but things have definitely been on the up and up just 12 months later. After Sony pushed out a glowing quarterly report this morning, rival Samsung has done likewise. The company saw record breaking revenues of ₩40.23 trillion ($35.8 billion) as well as profits (₩4.46 trillion; $3.96 billion) in this most recent quarter, with Sammy crediting strong semiconductor performance for the bulk of its newfound fortune. A tip of the hat was also given to its mobile communications business, with the outfit moving a staggering 71.4 million phones during Q3 2010 (a 19 percent boost year-over-year). Reports are noting that between five and seven million of those were of the Galaxy S variety, and it's hoping to sell ten million of 'em before the close of this year. All that said, the firm isn't expecting an equally rosy Q4, noting that a strengthening won and heightened price pressures around LCD panels and DRAM could put a damper on skyrocketing profits. So much for taking a day to celebrate, eh?
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Samsung Electronics Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results
October 29, 2010 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced revenues of 40.23 trillion Korean won on a consolidated basis for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2010, a 12-percent increase year-on-year. The figure tops the previous record for quarterly revenue of 39.25 trillion won recorded in the fourth quarter of 2009.
For the quarter, the company posted record consolidated net income of 4.46 trillion won, a 17-percent increase year-on-year. Consolidated operating profit for the quarter was 4.86 trillion won.
Provisions for various patent-related expenses totaling 230 billion won were reflected to third quarter earnings. Without these provisions, operating profit would have been close to 5.1 trillion won.
In its earnings guidance disclosed on October 7, Samsung estimated third-quarter consolidated revenues would reach approximately 40 trillion won with an operating profit of 4.8 trillion won.
The company's increased profitability in the third quarter was driven by the strong performance of its Semiconductor Business, which recorded an operating profit of 3.42 trillion won. The Mobile Communications Business also achieved solid growth with profit supported by increased sales of flagship smartphones such as the Galaxy S.
"In the third quarter, Samsung faced a challenging business environment including declining demand for PCs and TVs, along with a continued economic slowdown in developed markets such as US and Europe," said Robert Yi, Vice President and head of Samsung Electronics' Investor Relations Team. "Despite this, we achieved strong revenue growth and profitability, which was built upon our cost competitiveness in memory semiconductors and increased sales of cutting-edge products such as our latest smartphones."
Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, year-end demand for TVs and mobile handsets will support continued sales growth. However, Samsung expects oversupply in the memory semiconductor market will lead to reduced pricing, while prices for LCD panel will continue to decline. The recent appreciation of the Korean won is also expected to put downward pressure on fourth quarter earnings.
Samsung also announced that total capital expenditures for the year through September 30 reached 15 trillion won, representing 83 percent of the total planned outlay of 18.2 trillion won for 2010. When including investment in subsidiaries such as Samsung Mobile Display, consolidated capex will reach 20 trillion won for the year.
Semiconductor Business Records Highest Ever Quarterly Earnings
Samsung's Semiconductor Business achieved record consolidated sales of 10.66 trillion won in the third quarter, with an operating profit of 3.42 trillion won, representing a profit margin of 32.1 percent.
The Memory Division accounted for 7.49 trillion won in revenue, a 60-percent increase year-on-year. In DRAM, cost competitiveness and strategic investments allowed Samsung to outperform the market, amid a decline in prices due to market oversupply. For NAND, strong demand for embedded products, especially for smartphones and tablet PCs, led to increased profitability.
The System LSI Division also achieved a significant improvement in both revenue and profit, driven by strong demand for mobile application processors and CMOS Image Sensors.
For the fourth quarter, Samsung forecast continued oversupply in DRAM and weak PC demand will weigh on the market, while in NAND embedded product demand is expected to have a positive effect on profitability.
LCD Business Slow Over Weak Demand
The LCD Business recorded an operating profit of 520 billion won on revenue of 8.10 trillion won. The operating profit margin declined to 6.5 percent due to a slump in demand, particularly in the United States and Europe.
Across the industry, large-size panel shipments fell quarter-on-quarter to 160 million units from 167 million, including both TV and IT panels. Average sales prices for notebook PC, monitor and TV panels all witnessed declines.
For Samsung, total shipments increased slightly year-on-year and remained flat compared with the previous quarter. Performance was driven by sales of premium products including LED TVs panels due to year-end demand in developed markets. Demand for TV and monitor panels is expected to remain weak in the fourth quarter, although demand will pick up for notebook panels stimulated by growing tablet PC sales.
Samsung plans to focus on highly profitable premium products such as LED TV and 3D TV panels, and optimize product lines to respond to the market environment.
Samsung Mobile Handset Sales Up 12 Percent
The telecommunication businesses - including Mobile Communications and Telecommunication Networks - posted an operating profit of 1.13 trillion won on revenue of 11.12 trillion won. The operating profit margin was 10.2 percent.
In the Mobile Communications Business, Samsung sold 71.4 million handsets during the third quarter, an increase of 19 percent year-on-year, outperforming the industry. Average sales price also increased 14 percent quarter-on-quarter. The rollout of Samsung's flagship smartphones, Galaxy S and Wave, were the primary drivers of continued sales growth amid a global demand recovery.
Since its introduction in June, Galaxy S has been launched in 90 countries and has been selected by 210 carriers worldwide. Samsung projects sales of 10 million units by the end of 2010. The Samsung Wave, which operates on Samsung's open smartphone platform, bada, has also shipped more than two million units in 80 countries.
The quarter was also marked by the launch of Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Tab, which will be available on 140 carriers globally including all four major service providers in the United States.
In the fourth quarter, Samsung aims to increase its market share and maintain double-digit operating profit by meeting seasonal demand with an enhanced product mix of mass market smartphones, full-touch phones and the Galaxy Tab.
Slow Economic Recovery Impacts Digital Media Businesses
Due to an increase in sales of TV and digital appliance products, Samsung's digital media businesses achieved 14.13 trillion won in revenue in the third quarter, a 10 percent increase year-on-year but a three percent decrease quarter-on-quarter.
The businesses - which include Visual Display, IT Solutions, Digital Appliances and Digital Imaging - recorded an operating loss of 230 billion won. This was attributed to reduced profitability in TVs and a loss for Digital Appliance products.
Flat panel TV shipments in the third quarter reached 9.07 million units, a 17-percent jump year-on-year. Sales of premium TVs such as LED and 3D-capable models decreased following the 2010 World Cup, due to weakening consumer confidence amid the slow economic recovery in the United States and Europe.
Samsung anticipates that the seasonal peak in the fourth quarter for TV sales will help sustain the growth trend in both developed and emerging markets. However, severe price competition is also expected. Samsung aims to grow the Smart TV market by providing local market-specific content and developing its reputation as a pioneer, just as the company has done in the LED TV and 3D TV markets.
In the Digital Appliance Business, Samsung achieved growth of 25 percent quarter-on-quarter, but increased costs and investments in production and sales infrastructure pushed the business into a deficit.
Samsung will continue to expand its distribution channels and global production sites while developing highly efficient and environmentally friendly products.
Via: Fierce Wireless
Coverage: Bloomberg, New York Times, Yonhap News
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Ginetta G60 coupe review
The spririt of TVR is alive in Ginetta's new Cayman-rivaling G60, with its 310bhp V6 and no driver aids. Review here
by: John Barker
Great engine, attractive looks
Ride still needs work
Now there’s a question. We’ve known this car since 2003, when it was the Farboud GTS. A handsome, carbonfibre-bodied, junior-league supercar, it didn’t get beyond the driveable prototype stage and was subsequently taken on by Chris Marsh. He renamed it the Farbio GTS, re-worked it with a Ford V6 and seemed set to make a go of it. The couple of versions we tried drove well, and there were plenty of orders, apparently, but only a handful were sold. Now the Farbio has become the Ginetta G60, the car you see here.
Technical highlights?
When Ginetta took on the project in early 2010, its engineers thought they would just be giving the Farbio GTS the final push to get it into small-volume production, but the more they looked, the more work they found. The upshot is that they have replaced the 262bhp 3-litre Ford V6 with a 310bhp 3.7-litre Ford ‘Cyclone’ V6 (used in the nose of Ginetta’s G55 racer), re-wired the car and replaced all of the suspension. They have also deleted the power steering and power brakes to make the G60 more of a drivers’ car and less of a tourer.
The interior is carried over largely intact, so there is a mix of glossy carbonfibre and carbonfibre-look material, a small instrument pod and a neat touchscreen that takes care of most other functions and reduces the switch count dramatically.
What’s it like to drive?
An output of 310bhp and a kerb weight of just 1080kg leads to a certain level of expectation, and the Ginetta doesn’t disappoint. The naturally aspirated engine picks up cleanly and solidly, snapping the car forward, and there’s a thrilling escalation to the delivery.
The V6 idles with a classic, gruff note, the short-throw gearlever slots positively into gear and you roll away wondering if the steering will feel as meaty as the steering wheel looks. In fact, it is surprisingly manageable as soon as the car is rolling. You forget the lack of assistance until you need to turn more than a handful of degrees. Then the sudden ramp-up in effort is a little disconcerting. You adapt to it, but at the end of a decent drive you can feel the exertion across you shoulder blades. Less of a concern is the lack of power assistance for the brakes, which you adapt to and cope with more easily.
The G60's ride is firm and reacts sharply to ridges and bumps. The car is solid enough but feels jiggly and unabsorbent down a typical B-road. Grip and traction are high and mid-corner the G60 feels composed and precise, but beneath the steering weight there’s a slight reluctance on turn in, and you’re wary of pushing the rear in case you need to find opposite lock in a hurry. There’s a lack of straight-line stability, too, which suggests it has been developed more on track than on road.
How does it compare?
Similarly priced or similarly powered cars offer much more polished packages than the G60. A Porsche Cayman or 911, Lotus Evora or Nissan GT-R are more lavishly trimmed and offer a more accomplished combination of road and track ability. None have the bespoke and limited-run appeal of the Yorkshire built Ginetta though.
Ginetta has made this attractive car a much more convincing proposition by installing the 310bhp V6 – the performance now matches the looks. However, the lack of ride suppleness in particular gives the impression that the G60 is not quite the finished item, not quite as polished as it should be. It’s still tantalisingly close to being the car it always promised to be.
Engine V6, 3721cc
Max power 310bhp @ 6500rpm
Max torque 288lb ft @ 4500rpm
0-60 4.9sec (claimed)
Top speed 165mph
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Sports Digest
Golden Eagles strong in recent meets
BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook High track and field teams had a solid week. At the Waynesville Invitational, the Bellbrook girls placed second in the girls meet, while the boys were third in the boys competition.
For the girls, Corinne Fleck won the 200-meter dash in a time of 28.04 seconds and the 3,200-meter relay team won their event with a time of 10:41.60. Cameron Brittain won the 400-meter run in 52.34 seconds and the Bellbrook boys mile relay team also won.
Bellbrook hosted the Bellbrook Relays on April 16. They plan on splitting their squad on April 18, however, when the varsity competitors will compete in the Greene County Championships, held at Beavercreek High this year, and the junior varsity athletes head to Little Miami.
Ram baseball falls to NE
JAMESTOWN — Greeneview’s varsity baseball team lost to Ohio Heritage Conference North foe Northeastern, 14-4, over the weekend. Jack Nix And Braydan Dobney were 2-for-2 at the plate, while Ian Tamplin and Taylor Stinson each had one hit. The Rams are now 5-6 overall, 4-3 in the OHC.
Reserve lost to Northeastern 4-1 and 7-5 on back-to-back days. In the 7-5 loss, Kristopher Phillips pitched a complete game with three strikeouts. Judson Dobney had three hits. Kristopher Phillips had two hits with a double. Teagan Hendricks, Bryce Hudson, Ben Lucas, Caleb Allen, Clayton Moore, and Andrew Hackney each had a hit. The JV’s overall record is 1-8, 0-3 OHC.
Greeneview softball splits doubleheader
JAMESTOWN — Greeneview’s softball team split a doubleheader with Washington Courthouse, losing the first 12-7 and winning the second 9-5.
In the first game, Bryce Ratliff lead the team with three hits including a double. Makenna Reno, Alexa Simpson and Harley Clonch had two hits each. Makenna Reno had a double and Alexa Simpson had two doubles. Ratliff and Reno led the team with two RBI each. Kaitlynn Hinkle and Simpson combined to pitch the entire game.
In the second game, the Rams started strong with a solo home run by Ratliff to start the game. Bryce hit a second home run in the sixth to give the Rams a lead and the girls never looked back, scoring three more runs in the top of the seventh to seal the win. Hit leaders: Ratliff (two HR), Katie Caraway (two hits), Simpson (two hits), Caitlin Sweat (one single, one double and five RBI), and Clonch (two hits). Baylee Anderson pitched the first three innings before handing the ball to Ellie Harlow who pitched the final four innings, surrendering one run on five hits with four strikeouts.
The team’s record is now 4-7, 3-4 in the Ohio Heritage Conference.
Beavers win over Wayne
BEAVERCREEK — Beavercreek defeated Wayne by scores of 25-6, 25-14 and 25-10 in a boys high school volleyball match held April 16. No individual statistics were available. Beavercreek (9-2 overall) is ranked No. 5 among Division I programs by the Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Association in their April 14 poll, and is 5-0 in Western Region play. The Beavers, who have now won nine straight matches, will host Centerville for their next match at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Beavercreek High.
Beavercreek at Fifth Third
DAYTON — Beavercreek High School is among 39 Southwest Ohio high school baseball teams who will play at Fifth Third Field, the downtown Dayton home of the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball team, this season.
Earlier this season, Fairborn lost 6-4 to Trenton Edgewood in an April 7 contest at Fifth Third. Beavercreek is scheduled to visit Fifth Third at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 when the Beavers will take on Springfield Shawnee.
New to the high school baseball schedule this season is the introduction of a Most Valuable Player and scholarship winner. After each game, coaches can nominate one MVP who will be recognized immediately following the game at Fifth Third Field. Then, during the Dragons home game on May 20 against Lake County, each of the MVPs will be welcomed back to the field to be recognized in front of a sold-out crowd. One player from among the 20 MVPs will receive a $1,000 college scholarship to be presented at their respective high school in front of family, friends, coaches, a Dragons mascot and Mount St. Joseph University staff.
Saints announce Spring Game
XENIA — The Ohio Valley Saints semi-professional football team will begin its second season with the team’s annual Spring Game, which is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27 on the Athletes In Action Sports Complex football field, located at 1197 South Detroit St. in Xenia. Admission is $5, kids 12 and under get in free. Season passes for the Saints 2019 season will also be on sale at the game.
Drift Indy returns
XENIA — Drift Indy, the Midwest affiliate for the motor sport of auto drifting, announced its 2019 schedule and several sessions are scheduled for Kil-Kare Raceway.
The 13-event schedule has nine of its events lined up for the Kil-Kare Raceway venue. Four other Drift Indy events are scheduled for the Grissom Air National Guard airport just north of Kokomo, Ind. Visit driftindy.com for the full series schedule.
Pacesetter Open in May
FAIRBORN — The annual Pacesetter Open, a golf outing fundraiser to benefit the Wright State University Athletic Department, will take place with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 13 at the Country Club of the North, located at 1 Club North Drive in Xenia. Cost is $250 for individual golfers, $900 for a foursome, which includes greens fees, cart fees, complimentary participant gifts, plus food and beverages throughout the day. For more event information and sponsorship details, contact Gary Dillabaugh at 937-775-4936 or by email at gary-dillabaugh@wright.edu .
Redlegs Run June 8
CINCINNATI — Registrations are now open for the annual Redlegs Run, which will be held on Saturday, June 8 at Great American Ball Park.
Runners have five different event options. All events are for walkers and runners of all ages, with the exception of the Gapper’s Kids Fun Run, which is limited to kids ages 10 and under.
All participants will receive a custom race medal, race t-shirt (technical shirt for 10K participants), a post-race party in the Kroger Fan Zone, free downloadable race photography and one View Level ticket voucher to a Reds home game (either 1:10 p.m. Sunday, June 16 vs. Texas Rangers or 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.)
Registration details and parking information is available at reds.com/Run.
Carroll hosting boys basketball camps
RIVERSIDE — The Carroll High School boys basketball program will be hosting three basketball camps in June. Two camps will run from June 3-7, with the camp for boys in grades 2-5 going from 9 a.m. to noon; and the camp for high school boys (grades 9-12) running from 1-4 p.m. each day. A camp for boys in grades 6-8 will run from 1-4 p.m. June 10-14. Cost is $85, and athletes can register 30 minutes before the camp begins or online at carrollhs.or/2019summercamps.
Driving with Colleen outing, June 15
SPRINGFIELD — The 8th Annual Driving with Colleen Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The outing tees off with a with a 2 p.m. shotgun start at Locust Hills Golf Course. The event will be packed with fun hole events, prizes, raffles, 50/50 raffle.
Cost is $80 per player, or $320 for a foursome. Golfers will receive 18-holes with cart and the price includes dinner, beverages, a shirt and goodie bag. Event sponsorship is available. Registration deadline is June 3. To become a sponsor or to register, visit www.drivingwithcolleen.org. All proceeds go to Circle of Victory to assist cancer patients. For questions call Jessica at 937-671-8120 or email jessica@drivingwithcolleen.org.
Play It Forward golf outing June 22
XENIA — The seventh annual Play It Forward golf outing/scholarship fundraiser, hosted by the Class of 1973, is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2019 at WGC golf course in Xenia. Golf registration includes a light breakfast, a full lunch, beverage tickets, practice balls, green fees and cart, in addition to prizes and raffles. The event is open to the public, with an early registration discount applied until June 1.
The goal of the fundraiser and scholarship award is to give back to current Xenia High School graduates in need. The seventh $4,000 scholarship will be awarded in May.
For sponsorship or to register for the event contact: Jerry Boggs – jboggs73@aol.com 239-0036; Steve Greene – sgreene3@columbus.rr.com; Diane Wuebben Ponder – diane.ponder@wright.edu; or Sheryl Haines Yeazel – shel55@ymail.com .
Dragons 5K run in July
DAYTON —
Registration is under way for the ninth annual Dragons 5K on Saturday, July 20, starting at 8am at Fifth Third Field.
All participants in the race receive four (4) lawn tickets to a future Dragons game, Dragons 5K t-shirt, Dragons hat, NEW finisher’s medal and entry to the post-race party inside Fifth Third Field.
The registration fee is $25 in advance or $30 after July 15. Kids age 17 and under can sign up for $15. Fans can sign up to reserve their spot at www.daytondragons.com/dragons5ksignup.
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Franklin County Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Director of Testing and Student Accountability. Joshua Griffin is scheduled to start the position on Monday, October 28th.
Griffin will be responsible for providing leadership for the district’s testing and accountability program, as well as its student information system: PowerSchool. Griffin will also prepare testing-results reports, reflecting school profiles and district profiles for each academic area measured. The position is vital to school improvement planning as it assists schools and district personnel with data disaggregation, which helps them interpret results and identify logical next steps to maximize student academic outcomes.
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Griffin previously served as a mathematics teacher with the Wake County Public School System. He later worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a test measurement specialist for mathematics.
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The Marines want to test all recruits for cyber skills
The Marine Corps will begin issuing a cyber test to all new enlistees. (Cpl. Victoria Ross/Marine Corps)
The Marine Corps is aggressively trying to recruit cyber talent.
Beginning in October, all enlisted Marine applicants will be given a cyber test while at a military entrance processing station, according to Capt. Alex Ryan, operations analyst for manpower studies and analysis branch at Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Officer candidates won’t be administered the test.
Ryan said that the test doesn’t change the process of classifying occupational specialties, but, rather, provides another tool for better talent management.
Those in other work roles that aren’t cyber-related but that do well on the test could be eligible to move into the newly established cyberspace operations occupational field using the normal processes that allow for lateral moves, Ryan said.
This new field will utilize the test to screen applicants, and other occupational fields — such as communications, signals intelligence and ground electronic warfare — have expressed interest in leveraging the test in the future to judge potential in other technology-intensive fields.
The test was initially designed by the Air Force for joint use to predict training performance in entry-level cyber-related fields. It includes questions in four categories: networking and communications; computer operations; security and compliance; and software programming and web design.
Looking to reinforce its posture in an increasingly modern battlefield, the Marine Corps requested 1,000 billets related to cyber/electronic warfare/information operations in the most recent budget.
In addition, the commandant of the Marine Corps recently approved growth for Marine Corps Cyberspace Command.
Marines cyber forces to grow
The Marine Corps is building up its proficiency and talent in the cyber career field to be better postured to fight and win in an increasingly modern battlefield.
MARFORCYBER will get around 40 percent of new career field designees to work on the defensive side with just a couple going to the offensive teams.
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10 Movies I Believe Every Lady Must See
Home The Blog FilmBrain.com 10 Movies I Believe Every Lady Must See
By Film Brain FilmBrain.com Movies Must Watch December 25, 2017
Movies are said to be an integral part of our lives as they are meant for entertainment as well as for spreading message for the welfare of the society.
Mona Lisa Smile:
Directed by Mike Newell, Julia Roberts and the leading lady in the entry, it proves the worth of the movie. No cinema can be more profound that ‘Mona Lisa Smile’ as the movie teaches you about the value of dignity and courage. The most spectacular thing of the movie is that it neither promotes feminist interests nor is just a chick-flick, instead it has a universal appeal which the cinema lovers will undoubtedly appreciate.
Million Dollar Baby:
Directed by Clint Eastwood “Million Dollar Baby” is a captivating entry that depicts reality and shows the true cruelty and complexity of human life. Clint Eastwood herself has acted as the leading lady who has been thrown before the challenges that can only be faced by fearless and decisive people. The other casts of the film have truly made justice with their roles.
The Devil Wears Prada:
Directed by David Frankel, and the leading actors Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, the film shows the beautiful world of fashion but indisputably the cruel side of the canvas as well. The makers never intended to portray it as a seminal film but the truth ought to be admitted. The light comedy and drama make it an excellent creation and the star cast is so permissible and appealing that adds to the purpose of making such film.
Revolutionary Road:
Directed by Sam Mendes and Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet in the lead make this film a worth watch. A couple with two kids going through a personal crisis truly depicts the issues of a majority of the families living in the society. The film has a universal truth that you can all try to escape a hopeless situation but neither can you change your surrounding nor can you run away from yourself.
Frida:
Directed by Julie Taymor, Sarah Green and Salma Hayek in the lead makes the film striking as it is all about a memorable woman who is rebellious and possesses irrepressible desire and energy. She, at the age of 20 got married to a rich and much older guy Diego Rivera who is an artist and much older than Frida. Frida reveals the story of the woman for whom love and family were the first and cared for all she ought to.
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Directed by Shekhar Kapur and Cate Blanchett as the leading lady, the movie looks very fantastic as it depicts the difficult life of a queen. As the name and plot appear this move is less about monarchy but more about the life of an individual. Being a queen, Elizabeth has no freedom of life and a right to a private decision which makes her life deprived of even the simple joys of a normal individual.
Eat Pray Love:
Directed by Ryan Murphy and Julia Roberts in the lead, this movie offers a simple way to overcome distress and depression. The uniqueness of the movie is that while you are depressed, just choose any three countries beginning with ‘I’ and head for them straight away and discover yourself. Julia Roberts has played the protagonist who has succeeded to deliver the unique way of fighting psychological stress and guilt.
Elegy:
Some movies have such strong impression on the audience that they shake them to the core. This is a story of the relationship between a college professor and his inexperienced student that will surely leave a mark on you. This reminds that there are some people around us with whom we have some spiritual connection and they are simply close to us.
Gia:
This film has managed to show the harsh truth of the modeling and fashion business. Angelina Jolie has played the character of a model, who travels for the shoots, social meeting and spends time on runways and has many challenges before her.
Coco Before Chanel:
This movie is about a strong and fearless woman and has the courage to defy a conservative society which instructs her, what she would wear and how she should live and behave.
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The New York Stock Exchange (Nyse) is in talks to buy out the American Stock Exchange's (Amex) one-third interest in the Securities Industry Automation Corporation (SIAC) which is co-owned by the two exchanges.
SIAC runs the computer systems and communications networks that power the two exchanges and disseminates market data.
The possible buy-out by Nyse was referred to in a regulatory filing on its planned merger with pan-European exchange Euronext.
Nyse, which holds a two-thirds interest in SIAC, says it has received a notice stating that Amex intends to "materially decrease its use of SIAC's services".
Nyse says it is currently holding negotiations about the possible purchase of the 33% of shares in SIAC held by Amex although no definitive agreements have yet been reached.
In a research note issued Friday, Patrick Pinschmidt, an analyst at Merrill Lynch, noted: "The key issue here is less about price ... but more about free-hand to expedite transition to [Euronext's] much more efficient technology outsourcing model."
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Jag Panzer - "Ample Destruction" [1984]
Artist: Jag Panzer
Title: Ample Destruction
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An absolutely classic album for the American heavy metal scene, recorded by then-unknown young band and released on a small independent label, thus remaining only an underground hit until early 1990s, when it was re-released on Metal Blade records. The subsequent album "Dissident Alliance" (1994) turned out to be a total disappointment, but, fortunately, the band got back on the right track later on.
"Ample Destruction" is often called one of the seminal USPM albums, but I have to say it sounds significantly harsher than the works by other bands from that scene I've posted here before (Omen, Hittman, Fifth Angel, etc.) Even the song titles give an impression of a thrash metal album rather than a heavy/power one. Anyway, it's a great album, especially the side A (tracks 1-5), where literally very track is a hit:
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Dotan ready for comeback
Wednesday appears after a long silence, the new single of the Dutch singer Dotan. The artist, who in Los Angeles the past few months, some new songs prepared, makes a comeback. He disappeared for some time from the scene after uitlekte that he constantly fictional stories, the world is focusing on so-called fans. The netherlands and spat him out, but in the meantime he got a new record deal.
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Featured: Review: 'The Lion King' 2019 - 'Be prepared!' - Boy Scout motto 'No, hold on. Sorry, that's The Lion King.' - Doctor Who, 'The Christmas In…
The Animal Defense Militia
Posted by Chip_Unicorn (Brent Edwards) on Tue 23 Apr 2002 - 21:05
The Animal Defense Militia is an underground movement of covert operatives committed to preserving the autonomy and merriment of non-human vertebrates through any means necessary.
Okay, okay... it's really a very funny parody of PETA. Be sure to check the list of directors
Katra — Tue 23 Apr 2002 - 23:58
I don't think people pretending to be terrorists is at all funny.
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Anon — Wed 24 Apr 2002 - 09:22
It's not a parody of terrorism, it's a parody of humorless fanatics.
PunkTiger — Wed 24 Apr 2002 - 14:26
I think this is a laff! It's what PETA has always wanted to be. :-)
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Manawolf — Wed 24 Apr 2002 - 16:41
*snrt* BWAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHA
Oh, excellent. I love this page, it's hilarious. (No, I took it seriously, what do you think I am, stupid? ......don't answer that.)
This is why I align myself with animal WELFARE instead of animal RIGHTS. Some things about the rights groups are OK, but the visible majority of them are misanthropic wackos hiding behind ideology to rationalize violent/destructivew acts that may even injure or kill animals - case in point that cat murderer a few stories down.
When real 'animal rights' activists string up knee-height wire in bushes to trip and kill horses on foxhunts, thread poisoned dog food where hunting dogs flush out pheasents, take white lab bunnies from their cages and throw them out the door of a moving vehicle to "set them free..." this page isn't, sadly, too far from the truth.
Ardashir — Wed 24 Apr 2002 - 17:23
Say, Mana -- those acts you listed. You mean the animal rights crowd really takes it that far? How can they say they're helping animals when they're killing them?
Ardashir
Yup. The hunting incidents I learned of just yesterday from Ironbadger, and the lab rabbits story I heard second-hand from someone who knew one of the workers (I forget who at the moment - it might have been Ironbadger again, or it might have been one of my parents). People who do this, like I said, just use the ideology as an excuse for misanthropy and violence. Their excuse is usually that it's better for the animals to be dead than to be in captivity.
The lab rabbits were being subjected to nothing more cruel than being fed different varieties of food, and if memory serves, having blood taken for tests. Otherwise they had clean, warm accomodations and would have lived out the rest of their lives in health and comfort.
A lot of 'animal rights activists' conform closely to this site's denouncement of 'pansies.' I remember that when I was posting on the NAWA chat board, I reccomended a book by the Sierra Club, and was chastized for "supporting sellouts." Apparently because the policies of the Sierra Club weren't always 100% perfect, one couldn't reccomend one of their books for having good information and photographs. I was also shouted down when I suggested that farmers in wolf-release areas might genuinely be worried about their lives and livestock, or that their motivations and positions were in any way sympathetic.
I might be more extreme/liberal than many in my views about animals, but I'm not misanthropic. Not since I graduated from puberty, anyway. :)
big_bear — Thu 25 Apr 2002 - 14:53
Don't laugh at this. Someone will take this seriously and actually believe it. You know darned well that extremist groups such as PETA have no sense of humor. ;-D
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Manawolf — Thu 25 Apr 2002 - 22:07
... I had that thought, but decided, if they take it seriously and adhere to the mission objective of "A.D.M. operatives are directed to kill on sight any human suspected of violating the fundamental spiritual rights of any single or multi-celled creature," what are they going to eat? I know there's a cult that survives (if you can call it that) on blue-green algae so that they TRULY live without consuming any other multicellular organism, but they tend to be awfully skinny, malnourished, and don't have particularly long lifespans. Anyone far gone enough to go this route would no longer be a problem in short order, having starved themselves to death.
I notice a deliberate oversight in that ADM operatives have no qualms in offering animal by-products to non-human animals.
Chip_Unicorn — Mon 29 Apr 2002 - 18:07
Watts Martin wrote a very clear and cogent message about a slip that I made.
I wrote that it was a parody of PETA. I should have written that it was a parody of the Animal Liberation Front.
Although PETA has done some bizarre things in their quest for animal welfare, but the Animal Defense Militia is not parodying those tactics. They're parodying the tactics of the ALF.
Thanks, Watts, for catching my mistake.
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Bethesda's Silence Of The State Of 'Fallout 76' At Launch Is Deafening [Update]
Paul Tassi Senior Contributor
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Fallout 76 is a unique disaster in the gaming industry. A huge game based on a huge IP that took years to craft, and yet its arrival has been marked by some of the lowest critic and user scores in modern gaming history. While Bethesda has often been given free passes for buggy titles, Fallout 76 has taken things to a new level on that front, and its technical issues are compounded by the core design problems of a multiplayer, survivalist Fallout experience few people asked for, or if they did, this is definitely not what they had in mind.
And yet we have heard practically nothing from Bethesda about the historically rough state Fallout 76 has launched in. We’ve had one giant 47 GB patch meant to fix at least some of the worst bugs, but plenty remain, and playing the game as recently as an hour ago, I still can’t start it without a framerate drop that last about a full eight seconds before letting me continue. Last night I also loaded into the game unable to aim a weapon, my arms and gun models all broken onscreen. Later, my main questline disappeared completely and I had to reload to find it again. Somehow all of this feels even worse than it did at launch, as I’m getting more bugs now than I did then. And again, that’s just the technical side, as my constantly broken, starving, dying character slogs through repetitive missions trying to find some semblance of meaning in the lifeless world.
Bethesda has issued no statement about any of this. Not a discussion of what went wrong, not an apology to disappointed fans, not a clear roadmap about when exactly the game will be in proper working order, and when it’s getting new content other than a line-list of a few upcoming additions like PvP factions and increased storage space.
Bethesda’s Fallout account is still just merrily posting fan screenshots like nothing is wrong. The Bethesda Game Studios account still has pinned the earnest letter they released at launch, which ends with the line: “We hope your journey in Fallout 76 is as fun and as rewarding as it was for us to build it. We can’t wait to see where the country roads take you.”
A letter on launch and beyond.https://t.co/ewapHx4JGJ pic.twitter.com/eShBaQ8fGl
— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) November 12, 2018
I have been comparing Fallout 76 to No Man’s Sky since before launch, so why stop now? That game was released in a similarly poor state, disappointing most fans and racking up low scores across the board. Hello Games did infamously go radio silent for about two months after launch, but even they at least said something along the lines of “We hear your feedback and we’re trying to fix things,” which I haven’t heard from Bethesda unless it’s buried in a forum posted by a community manager somewhere. Two months later, No Man’s Sky released what would be the first of a number of free major updates to fix the game and add a ton of new content, shaping it into what fans hoped it would at launch. Is Fallout 76 doing that? Again, outside of bug fixes and a few listed upcoming items, we really have no idea.
I am not the kind of populist that is always telling developers to apologize to fans for every little misstep, but I really do think Fallout 76 is a unique case. Yes, I know there are some people having fun with it, a vocal minority that shows up whenever anything negative is said about the game, but the overwhelming opinion is that this game is a bad idea executed badly, to paraphrase Jim Sterling, and this is a historically bad release from a developer and an IP that have never produced anything quite like this before. I genuinely cannot think of a game this high profile that launched with this low of scores, and in addition to whatever amends Bethesda should be making with fans, I am just plain confused about how this even happened in the first place.
You may release a game you plan to fix and finish later to a certain extent, most major releases do that to some extent these days. But you do not send a game this broken and badly designed out into the wild, so much so that it lands itself a 50 metascore when you’re a studio that was previously tying worker bonuses to hitting an 85. Did Bethesda just think that their meme-like reputation of releasing buggy games would have everyone just laugh this off? Did they genuinely think they’d made a game that the majority of players would enjoy instead of just a scarce handful? I don’t understand.
Maybe Bethesda had just been stunned into silence, facing a reality check of what they can get away with. But if it were me, this would be what I’d do going forward:
Issue at least some measure of an apology to fans disappointed by the release. “We realize Fallout 76 needed more time to cook, and as such, we’re sorry that this release has not lived up to our usual standards for Fallout.” Something like that. The point is, do they know this is bad? Do they understand how this makes the studio look? It sure doesn’t feel like it when they say nothing at all.
A clear, near-term roadmap explaining what bug/stability fixes are coming ASAP, and what content additions will arrive in the near term.
At least some sense of the long-term plans for this game. Will Bethesda be providing substantive content for Fallout 76 going forward the way we saw with No Man’s Sky’s updates? Is this a game worth investing in now because it’s going to have its potential more fully realized later? That’s a question I don’t think anyone has an answer to right now.
I do not expect we will hear from Bethesda about exactly what went wrong with Fallout 76, as that will likely take a Jason Schreier deep dive to uncover. But this is a release so mangled that Bethesda has to start saying something substantive about it, or else they’re just going to damage their reputation further.
Update (9:32 AM): Right after posting this, I realized that Bethesda had spoken to the community about Fallout 76....in a copy/pasted message from a corporate bot account on reddit that now has roughly negative four thousand downvotes and has only enraged the community further. This is almost a parody of itself at this point.
Bethesda speaks!
Update (10:17 AM): And right on cue, Bethesda has finally realized that they need to start talking after all this, so they've published an actual substantive post on the subreddit detailing up coming plans and specific dates.
Among the info is a bunch of bug fixes, but also things like a storage space increase this week and a new tool to let you bulldoze obstructions to place your camp better the week after. It's not major info, but it's something, and there's also an apology about a general lack of communication. We'll see if this becomes the norm going forward.
Update (11:49 AM): The reddit post has morphed into a blog post, stripped of the "we're sorry" lines specific to the subreddit and saying instead "we understand there are a number of frustrating issues."
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'Do the right thing:' Lori Vallow's son begs her to reveal the location of his missing siblings
By Justin Lum
FOX 10 Phoenix
Lori Vallow’s son publicly asks her to come forward, talk to police about missing kids
Colby Ryan released a YouTube video where he begs his mother to "do the right thing" and tell police where his siblings are.
PHOENIX - For the first time, Lori Vallow's son addresses her publicly as he tells her to "do the right thing."
His mother and her new husband, Chad Daybell, became close when she lived in Arizona. She then moved to Idaho to eventually marry Daybell.
The couple is now on the run, and her son, Colby Ryan, says enough is enough.
"Mom, I want to talk to you like I'm sitting across the room from you," Ryan said.
He can't call her, he can't see her.
Ryan says he's heartbroken and confused, so he went to YouTube to tell his mother.
"You have the power to end this," Ryan said.
His siblings, 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and seven-year-old Joshua Vallow, haven't been seen since September in Rexburg, Idaho.
Joshua Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, are being sought by police in Rexberg, Idaho. (Photo credit: Rexberg Police Department)
Authorities say Vallow and Daybell won't cooperate. The FBI is now a big player in the investigation.
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"Even if you just show them on FaceTime. Just show them on FaceTime to the police, it would be a lot better. I don't know what else I can tell you to do than just to know this is the right thing to do," Ryan said.
Relatives of Vallow all say she began to change when she joined a religious group believed to be extreme.
Court documents FOX 10 uncovered say Vallow claimed to be a God preparing for the second coming of Christ. And allegedly said she had visions to help gather those chose to live after the "Great War."
She is someone Ryan doesn't recognize.
"We had a life and it seems like that life never existed at this point," Ryan said.
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Multiple agencies including the FBI just investigated the home of Daybell in Idaho. Serving search warrants connected to his missing stepchildren and the suspicious death of his former wife, Tammy.
But still, there's no trace of the children or their parents.
"I'm your son. I would never want anything to happen to you. And I would never want anything to happen to Tylee or JJ, ever," Ryan said.
Police say Vallow and Daybell never reported the children missing.
If you have any information on Tylee or JJ, please call 1-800-THE-LOST.
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Folau plots NRL comeback plan
Rugby league boss Peter V’landys made it clear recently there is no place for Israel Folau in the NRL. But the sacked Wallabies star is determined to play.
by Jamie Pandaram
7th Dec 2019 6:21 AM
Israel Folau has been training up to three hours a day in a bid to reignite his football career in the NRL.
The sacked Wallaby is determined to resume his professional sporting career and now sees a return to rugby league as his preferred option because he doesn't want to move overseas.
A source close to Folau revealed to The Sunday Telegraph that the 30-year-old has maintained a strict training program since he was stood down from playing duties at NSW Waratahs after his infamous Instagram post last April saying gays are destined for Hell.
Folau hasn’t given up on an NRL return. Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
Some had speculated after Folau earned a multimillion-dollar payout - believed to be between $3-to-$4 million - and an apology from Rugby Australia last Wednesday that the devout Christian would take a full-time role in his church.
However, Folau believes he has three years of football left in him and is in prime shape for any fitness test interested NRL clubs may put him through.
A crucial factor in a mooted return to league, previously revealed by The Sunday Telegraph, is that Folau would offer the NRL the opportunity to vet his future social media posts if that's what it takes to secure a contract.
He'd offered the same pledge to RA during the code of conduct hearing that led to the eventual termination of his $5 million contract, however he had walked back on that pledge. By the end, he could offer no guarantees he wouldn't make similar religious posts targeting homosexuals in future.
That left RA with no choice but to push forward with a request his Folau's contract axing.
But with options now drying up - Folau had hoped to be reinstated by RA and return to Super Rugby but that will not be allowed to happen - and his reticence to move overseas despite an offer, Folau is keen to strike a deal in the NRL.
However, it will take a dramatic change of heart from new ARLC chairman Peter V'landys to approve Folau's registration.
When asked about Folau's views last month, V'landys said: "The game is inclusive. Israel's comments are not inclusive.
"When I was a kid and kids used to get bashed up because they were different, I used to go and defend them. And a lot of them, it's because their role models or their peers made them that way.
"I have no tolerance for people that put other people's lives [at risk] or [commit] violence. It's a big statement to make.
"With due respect to Israel, what he says, young kids listen to. He is a role model. They act on it. And when you're a kid at school and you get bashed up because you're different, I don't think that's a good thing."
ARLC Chairman Peter V'landys has been clear about his views. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De March
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There are NRL clubs interested in speaking to Folau, knowing they can secure him for a cut-price deal next season, however they're likely to face resistance from the game's powerbrokers.
Given the settlement with RA, and potential restraint-of-trade arguments to be explored, Folau's camp believes he may have legal grounds to fight for an NRL contract.
The NRL would not comment on the matter on Saturday.
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FREEDOM FM BLAZING A TRAIL IN BROADCASTING
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Freedom Fm radio celebrates with you our family, friends and supporters 6 years of service to the federation of St Kitts and Nevis on August 30, 2016 . We thank God foremost for bringing us safely through the years … in spite of challenges and setbacks….we...
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Best-selling music: Maroon 5, Harry Styles
Maroon 5 tops iTunes singles chart with “Memories’ while “Fine Line” by Harry Styles leads album list
Best-selling music: Maroon 5, Harry Styles Maroon 5 tops iTunes singles chart with “Memories’ while “Fine Line” by Harry Styles leads album list Check out this story on Freep.com: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/12/27/music-best-sellers-itunes-maroon-harry-styles-albums/40894419/
Published 12:25 p.m. ET Dec. 27, 2019
Top 10 iTunes tracks
Maroon 5, “Memories”
Arizona Zervas, “Roxanne”
Good as Hell, “Lizzo”
Tones and I, “Dance Monkey”
Post Malone, “Circles”
Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours”
Billie Eilish, “Everything I Wanted”
Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”
Billie Eilish, “Bad Guy”
Old Dominion, “One Man Band”
Source: iTunes, as of Dec. 27
Harry Styles, “Fine Line”
Blake Shelton, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
Tool, “Fear Inoculum”
City Morgue, ZillaKami, Sosmula, “City Morgue Vol. 2”
The Raconteurs, “Help Us Stranger”
Pentatonix, “The Best of Pentatonix Christmas”
Taylor Swift, “Lover”
Various artists, “Frozen 2” soundtrack
The Who, “Who”
Key: The first number is the sales rank in metro Detroit. The second number is the national rank. Week of Dec. 19.
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Natural gas may doom new Fermi nuke
Fracking boom snuffs out a nuclear resurgence.
Natural gas may doom new Fermi nuke Fracking boom snuffs out a nuclear resurgence. Check out this story on Freep.com: http://on.freep.com/1EDZvOQ
JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press Published 12:28 a.m. ET Feb. 22, 2015 | Updated 7:02 p.m. ET April 30, 2015
Fermi 3 map(Photo: Martha Thierry)
Federal regulators are close to approving construction of Michigan's first new nuclear power reactor in more than a quarter century, although it's an open question if it will ever get built.
The proposed new reactor, named Fermi 3, would sit next to DTE Energy's currently-operating Fermi 2 nuclear plant on Lake Erie near Monroe, about 30 miles south of Detroit. It also would neighbor the former site of Fermi 1, an old experimental reactor whose emergency shutdown in 1966 inspired the book and Gil Scott-Heron song "We Almost Lost Detroit."
DTE has been seeking permission for Fermi 3 since September 2008, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission could issue a combined construction and operating license as early as next month. But changes in the energy market over the past 6 1/2years have dimmed the possibility of a nuclear power revival. With the arrival of cheaper natural gas from hydraulic fracking, chances appear low that the new Fermi reactor will be built anytime soon.
Fermi 3 is hotly opposed by local anti-nuclear groups. They would prefer to see the project's expected cost — $10 billion or more — diverted to wind turbines, solar panels and other low-carbon energy systems that, unlike reactors, can't have meltdowns.
"I don't think that the general public realizes the danger that Fermi represents," said Jessie Pauline Collins, organizer of a group called Citizens Resistance at Fermi II, which also opposes Fermi 3. "They just care that they're getting electricity, and they don't care how they get it."
The fading financial prospects for nuclear power could deliver Fermi opponents with at least a short-term victory.
Back when DTE proposed its new Fermi reactor, the energy market had not yet been reshaped by the shale gas revolution. Industry experts say today's low natural gas prices, coupled with lower demand growth for electricity and recent expansions in renewable energy generation, make it less appealing for companies to build new U.S. nuke plants or even to keep older plants running if they need expensive repairs.
Four nuclear plants in the past two years in California, Florida, Wisconsin and Vermont have shut down ahead of schedule due to financial reasons.
DTE has not made any commitment to building the 1,560-megawatt Fermi 3. Company spokesman Guy Cerullo said the utility wants to have that option for a future decision. Fermi 3's construction license would not expire, so long as no major changes are made to the plans.
The four commercial nuclear reactors in Michigan generated 28% of the state's electricity in 2013, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. DTE says it generates about 15% of its power from the 1,170-megawatt Fermi 2.
It was only a decade ago that some were predicting a resurgence in the U.S. nuclear industry, which hasn't opened a new plant since 1996. But developments in the energy market have made it less lucrative to build or operate nuclear plants. The Fukushima disaster, which could take three more decades to clean up, also hurt the industry.
"The U.S nuclear power industry will likely face unfavorable electricity industry conditions for another 20 years or longer," industry expert Edward Kee, owner of Washington-based Nuclear Economics Consulting Group, wrote in a recent report.
There are five new nuclear reactors under construction in the U.S. at three sites — all in states with more favorable regulatory structures than Michigan, according to industry experts.
The newest Michigan nuke plant is Fermi 2, which opened in 1988 and employs about 800 people. DTE says the reactor is still economically viable and has applied for a 20-year extension to the reactor's operating license that would keep it running to 2045.
Since 2008, the price of natural gas for electricity generation has more or less halved, according to Energy Information Administration data. Utilities like DTE bought or constructed more natural gas plants instead of investing in nuclear, which have massive upfront costs.
This year DTE purchased the natural gas Renaissance Power Plant in Carson City for $240 million and plans to acquire more gas plants in the near future. These plants will help replace generation capacity from the seven big coal plants that DTE expects to retire by the early 2020s. Natural gas power plants emit roughly half the carbon emissions of coal plants.
Americans and Michiganders are using less electricity, which means less demand for the power that utilities sell. EIA data show total power use in the U.S. declined nearly 1% between 2008 and 2013 as electricity sales within Michigan fell 2.5%.
And there are more wind turbines, solar panels and biomass generation sites in the state. Michigan has mandated that utilities generate 10% of their electric sales by 2015 from renewable energy sources. DTE says it will reach that mark.
Also, the EPA could finalize rules later this year to cut carbon dioxide emissions from plants by 30% from 2005 levels by 2030. Jeremiah Johnson, assistant professor at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources & Environment, said utilities likely won't need to resort to nuclear to meet that goal.
But even tougher carbon dioxide emissions regulations in the future could make nuclear more attractive.
"If more strict carbon regulation is passed," said Cerullo, the DTE spokesman, "then nuclear becomes a very good option."
Fermi Facts
■ Fermi 1, a 430-megawatt experimental "breeder" reactor cooled by sodium, had a partial meltdown of about 1% of its fuel. No radiation was released. It was restarted in 1970 and shut down in 1972.
■ The Fermi 2 boiling-water Mark 1 reactor started in 1988 after years of delays and now employs about 800 people and produces power for a city of 1 million.
■ Fermi 2 is a newer vintage of the reactor design involved in the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns, but has better safety features, including backup diesel generators within a concrete bunker situated well above the floodplain.
■ Fermi 3 would be an Economic Simplified Boiling-Water Reactor built by GE-Hitachi, considered a third-generation reactor that could cool itself for a week in cases of complete power loss.
Breakdown of electricity mix in Michigan (as of 2013):
■ 54% coal
■ 28% nuclear
■ 12% natural gas
■ 6% renewable
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Reactors under construction:
■ Two new 1,117-megawatt reactors at Plant Vogtle in Georgia
■ Two new 1,117-megawatt reactors at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station outside of Columbia, S.C.
■ Completion of a 1,180-megawatt reactor in the Tennessee Valley that was halted in the mid-1980s.
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CRIMEWATCH: The Don is Dead
by Josiah Howard · Published November 13, 2017 · Updated January 24, 2018
Under the radar but blessed with an A-list cast as well as behind-the-scenes creative personnel, The Don is Dead is a mafia story heavily influenced by the previous year’s blockbuster The Godfather.
When a mafia kingpin unexpectedly dies, a question lingers: who will take his place? Angelo (Anthony Quinn), all agree will handle half of the “business” but who will take the other half? There’s double crossing Luigi (Charles Cioffi), impressionable Frank (Robert Forster), and a pair of nefarious brothers; Tony and Vince (Frederic Forrest and Al Lettieri).
Violence is at a premium in this underworld action/melodrama—against both men and women. Shootouts, bludgeoning deaths and bombings abound and they’re well presented by director Richard (Soylent Green) Fleischer. But what really elevates the project is a string of naturalistic on-screen performances.
Anthony Quinn is pointedly subdued giving the picture balance, Robert Forster is young and cocky; a man being introduced to organized crime in Las Vegas, and Angel Tomkins as Ruby, an aspiring singer who unwittingly gets involved with two mafia competitors, is simply lovely: naive, altruistic and convincingly in need of a benefactor.
If there’s a flaw in The Don is Dead it’s the use of the over-familiar Universal Studios “City Street” backlot set—a staple in hundreds of films and at the time seen every week on TV’s Kojak. How many times have we seen that carefully lit bank, that brownstone, that under the stairs laundromat: many!
Penned by best-selling crime novelist Marvin H. Albert and produced by Hal B. Wallace (Casablanca) The Don is Dead does what it’s supposed to do: offer a lively alternative take on mobsploitation. Look for character actors Sid Haig, Frank DeKova and Abe Vigoda in small roles.
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With Kayleigh McEnany as RNC Spox, Trumpism Advances within the GOP
By Drew Anderson, Director of Campaigns & Rapid Response |
The RNC extends Trump’s agenda by continuing to stack the GOP with anti-LGBTQ activists
NEW YORK - GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today released the following background information on Kayleigh McEnany after the Republican National Committee (RNC) named her as their new national spokesperson. McEnany, who served as a surrogate on the Trump Campaign, appeared in a widely discredited video over the weekend on last month’s jobs report. Also, she has previously dismissed reports of LGBTQ discrimination as “farcical blabber” and used her past platform on CNN to push dangerous and inflammatory myths about the transgender community.
With this appointment, the RNC is now giving a platform to one of the staunchest supporters of President Trump and his administration’s work to erase LGBTQ Americans from the fabric of this nation. This includes appointing the most anti-LGBTQ administration in recent memory, deleting any mention of “LGBTQ” from government websites, and announcing a ban on the transgender Americans from serving “in any capacity” within the U.S. military.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Kayleigh McEnany’s Anti-LGBTQ Record
Dismissed claims of marriage discrimination prior the Supreme Court’s marriage ruling as nothing more than “farcical blabber.”
Claimed that the Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality is a threat to “religious rights.”
Argued against transgender bathroom access in accordance to gender identity on the basis that “that this could be utilized by some men, for instance, to go into female bathrooms, it’s happened at Target, which does have the same policy in place. Voyeurism issues where cameras were put by men taking advantage of the policies, not transgender individuals, men, straight men coming in and really being a predator against women.”
Used another CNN appearance to frame transgender bathroom access as a threat to women and little girls.
Dismissed openly gay CNN anchor Don Lemon’s concerns about Mike Pence’s anti-LGBTQ views by saying “Mike Pence loves all people.” (Video starts at 2:00.)
Said it was “awesome” that late Justice Antonin Scalia criticized a pro-marriage equality ruling.
Called modern feminism an “embarrassment,” suggesting that “the feminists of today reduce women to their sexuality, and in doing so, set women’s rights back by huge strides.”
Disputed that having women in active combat is nothing more than the “radical agenda” of feminists; in the same post, she criticized “award shows, where Hollywood was trying to ban gender-based awards.”
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GWO to unveil top 25 Hazards & Risks at WindEurope Offshore
Data-driven decision making will increasingly drive training standardisation in wind. Jose Jimenez, Governance and Risk Manager at Global Wind Organisation explains the role GWO’s Risk Register will have in moving the industry forward.
In 2019, GWO embarked on an ambitious path to ensure all training standard development is conducted in a fully transparent process, supported by evidence.
On November 27 at the WindEurope Offshore exhibition, I will present the results of stage one in this journey; a qualitative research programme, identifying the top 25 risks and hazards facing wind turbine technicians across the world.
Led by the GWO Audit & Compliance Committee, with the support and guidance of Committee Chair Lisa Mallon and Vice Chair Jesper Bagge Hansen, we can now demonstrate how the top 25 list can support the industry in observing and monitoring risks in a dynamic way. Ultimately, the goal will be for training standards to be developed and reviewed in a way that reflects those hazards and risks.
Lisa Mallon: Chair of GWO Audit & Compliance Committee, EHS Projects and Services Executive, GE Renewable Energy
The news so far is promising. Of the top ten risks identified; eight already have a corresponding GWO training standard as a mitigating tool, while the remaining two are set to be covered by our planned Control of Hazardous Energy Standard (coming Oct 1 2020).
The methodology behind the Top 25 list is from a qualitative process, collecting insight from GWO members. These 20+ respondents represent the pinnacle of industry environment, health and safety knowledge, coming as they do from the world’s largest manufacturers and owners of wind turbines. Their input has allowed us to rank the top risks and hazards in a universal way.
One of the industry’s greatest challenges is to normalise the way it reports safety information from company to company, country to country or even site to site. However, the process of creating the GWO Risk Register and agreeing common terminology for risks and hazards sets us on a good path towards creating a truly universal system of data-driven decision making.
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Discussion in 'The Lighter Side' started by Gunrnr, Sep 16, 2002.
Gunrnr Senior Goofoff Millennium Member
A woman decides to have a facelift for her birthday. She spends $5,000.00 and feels pretty good about the results.
On her way home she stops at a newsstand to buy a paper. Before leaving she asks the sales clerk, "I hope you don't mind my asking, but how old do you think I am?"
"About 32," the clerk replies.
"I'm actually 47," the woman says happily.
A little while later she goes into McDonald's and asks the counter girl the same question.
She replies, "I'd guess about 29".
The woman replies, "Nope, I am 47."
Now she is feeling really good about herself.
Then while waiting for the bus home, she asks a nice older man the same question.
He replied, "I'm 68 and my eyesight is going. Although, when I was young there was a sure way to tell how old a woman was, but it requires you to let me put my hands down your panties. Then I can tell exactly how old you are."
They waited in silence on the empty street until curiosity got the best of the woman and she finally says, "What the hell, go ahead." The old man slips both hands down her panties and begins to feel around.
After a couple of minutes she says, "Okay, Okay, how old am I?" He removes his hands and says, "You are 47."
Stunned, the woman says, "That is amazing. How do you know?"
The old man replies with a satisfied smile, "I was standing behind you at McDonalds."
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With this approach, everything is in one place—a single platform handles every part of your business. Because every feature is natively integrated into the suite, configuration is usually relatively simple. These providers generally offer a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), as they deliver everything in a single complete platform.
It's important to balance that lower TCO against some drawbacks. Some features might be less robust than others—it's difficult for a single provider to be strong in every area. Implementation may be challenging if you’re transitioning away from multiple other systems: different data types and business processes have to be brought together on a single platform, carrying considerable risk of error. These platforms are best for younger businesses who don't yet have multiple complex systems in place.
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This is the opposite approach: choose standalone systems to cover each necessary feature area, such as an enterprise ecommerce platform, Point-of-Sale, and CRM. Because each solution is designed for a specialized purpose, they're usually feature rich with little need for customization. It's a more flexible approach, as systems can be swapped out individually when needed.
There are significant drawbacks to consider here as well. Complex integrations are required to sync data across all systems. Any mistakes may cause fulfillment errors, shipping problems, and customer service headaches. This approach works well for organizations with excellent technical resources, or those that need complex, specialized features that may not be available in unified suites.
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Counter-Strike Source review
Bang bang, we're dead. Again, and again, and again. PC Gamer joins the strike team
By PC Gamer UK_ 2004-11-08T18:21:43.312Z
Key to this success is the visual makeover. Most maps feel like genuine places thanks to extensive re-texturing, subtle visual effects and the careful littering of debris and extraneous objects about the place. By far and away the most successful reworking is cs_office, the snowy agency that's been a staple of the game since year dot. Stage a firefight in the back rooms by the (freakishly tall) captives and watch as stray bullets clip PCs, shattering their cases to reveal the internal chips. Fire a single round into the safety glass windows and they'll shatter, but not collapse. Watch then, as one of your team-mates leaps through the glass, leaving a terrorist-shaped hole. Remarkable.
Then, there's the subtle change in dynamics. Flash-bangs are striking in their effectiveness - get caught in their blast radius and you'll not only be blinded, but a strange after-image is burnt into your retina: you'll find yourself shooting at visual artefacts, rather than the dangerous chap with the pointy gun and angry grimace. Skilful players will notice that shadows can now be used to aid ambushes: hide in a dark corner and wait for your opponents to give themselves away. The physics may seem pointless to begin with, but we're starting to see players improvise in the heat of the moment, using barrels as temporary cover or to hide the flashing bomb, using grenades to blow rifles back into the hands of an unarmed terrorist... there will be more.
And yet, we have criticisms. All the levels in this first release are taken from the very latest version of vanilla CS, and the choices are a little confusing. Maps like de_piranesi (blow up/protect a medieval castle come museum of antiquities) and cs_havana (a hostage rescue effort set in a South-American slum) just aren't that interesting, with too few choke points and confusing crisscross patterns. The latter example in particular goes out of its way to frustrate you, by randomly rotating which doors are opened and closed at the start of a round; forcing both sides into picking their path through almost unfamiliar territory. Will you turn a corner to face a brick wall and almost certain death? Probably.
Yet in three months, that might not be an issue. The wider community is desperately seeking some way of creating for the Source engine. We have no reason to doubt that map-makers will be churning out re-makes of classics, alongside novel ideas and layouts.
There's a reason why CS became the most played mod on the planet: it's because it's brilliant. It's comfort gaming, something you can slip into for an evening. Just one more map, just one more round, one more-headshot, one more life. It seems so simple, little more than kill or be killed, but the human dynamic changes everything. Dodging the best sniper on the map, rushing the nearest bomb-site, crushing the opposition... these are all stories we create in our hours of play. Yet it just got better. This update has refreshed our love of the game, bringing a new physicality and violence to online shooters. CS:Source is essential.
Counter-Strike Source is available now for PC via Steam
Description Counter-Strike: Source is the update to the ultimate online team-play shootout, full of action and with a massive community to boot.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Basic Requirements for Non-profits (NP9109-3)
The ADA guarantees civil rights protection from discrimination and equal access to goods and services for individuals with disabilities. This memo discusses the sections of the law dealing with employment regulations and public accommodations, focusing on requirements for the nonprofit employer and nonprofit service provider. (9 pages)
COBRA Compliance for Non-profits (NP9102-5)
This memo presents answers to the 20 most common questions about COBRA group health plan coverage and its requirements for nonprofit organizations and their employees. (8 pages)
Employee Benefits: A Summary for Nonprofit Employers (NP9311-2)
This memo offers a brief overview of the principal employee benefits available to nonprofit employers, with suggestions for getting the most out of benefits such as group term life insurance, transportation and travel, dependent care, and other fringe benefits. (12 pages)
Employee Educational Assistance Programs (NP9103-2)
With this valuable fringe benefit, any amounts paid or expenses incurred by the employer for qualified educational assistance to an employee is excludable from the employee's taxable income. This memo delineates the requirements for such programs. (7 pages)
Employment Applications: Complying with Federal Laws (NP9306-1)
Two primary areas of liability arise in conjunction with employment applications: certain inquiries may trigger discrimination laws, but a failure to inquire about others may trigger negligent hiring. This memo covers both areas of liability and includes a sample employment application adaptable to any nonprofit. (14 pages)
Employment Discrimination: Steering Clear in the Nonprofit Organization (NP9312-1)
Here are answers to some of the most common questions nonprofit employers ask about their rights and responsibilities under federal workplace discrimination laws. Includes comprehensive chart of the federal anti-discrimination laws and the classes of employees they protect. (10 pages)
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Compliance (NP9407-1)
With 26 sections and a set of regulations longer than the act itself, FMLA is one of the most complex laws for employers to understand. This memo summarizes FMLA's basic coverage, including recent court interpretations and government guidelines that help clarify its practical application in the nonprofit workplace. (11 pages)
FLSA: What is Means for Nonprofit Employers (NP9208-1)
Applying the FLSA to non-profits is not a simple task. The law seems to exempt non-profits, but non-profits must still comply with regulations that cover non-exempt employees. This memo clarifies the rules. (13 pages)
Gifts to Employees: Taxable Income? (NP9204-1)
The generosity of a gift an employer makes to an employee is undercut if the IRS taxes it as additional income to the employee. This memo discusses the difference between income and gifts, and outlines methods of giving that avoid handing the employee an unexpected tax bill. (6 pages)
HIV/AIDS Policy for Nonprofit Employers (NP9102-1)All non-profits should have clear policies and procedures for reducing the risk of infection, for dealing sensitively and wisely with those carrying infections, and for minimizing possible discriminatory issues that may arise. This memo addresses those difficult issues. (7 pages)
Hiring & Supervision: Managing Employee Liability (NP9402-1)
Changes in the legal landscape make the hiring process a critical element of prudent risk management for non-profits. This memo lays out the liability land mines and the steps for proper hiring and supervision. (14 pages)
The Home Office Deduction for Nonprofit Workers (NP9412-1)Some 40 million Americans now telecommute from home to the office. Valuable tax deductions apply to a home office if the space satisfies specific requirements. This memo focuses on the home office deduction available to nonprofit workers. (9 pages)
Independent Contractor vs. Employee (NP9110-2)
The overview provided in this memo can help distinguish employee and independent contractor characteristics for tax purposes so that a nonprofit is better prepared to avoid the consequences of misclassification. (8 pages)
Managing Volunteers: Risks & Rewards (NP9301-1)
This memo addresses the main liabilities that arise from a nonprofit's use of volunteers, along with the nonprofit's duty to adequately screen, train and supervise volunteer workers. Risk-reducing steps are also identified and explored. (10 pages)
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Sexual Harassment Policy: Implement & Educate (NP9201-2)
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Terminations: Wisely Managing Troublesome Employees (NP9102-2)
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The Etiquetteist: What’s the right amount to tip a caddie?
If etiquette questions were adjudicated in the court of public opinion, the gavel would come down against Matt Kuchar, who is widely seen as having stiffed his fill-in caddie after tipping him a reported $2,000 in the wake of his $1.3 million win at the Mayakoba Classic in November.
But we’re not here to take the pulse of the hoi polloi, and the case of Kooch vs. David Giral Ortiz (aka El Tucan) is relevant to us only as a springboard into another discussion: When one of us plain-folk hires a looper, what are the guidelines for gratuities?
The first is a rule that the Mayakoba incident has brought to the fore: always get the terms straight before your round begins.
“Talk to the caddiemaster or to someone in the pro shop, and they’ll fill you in on rates and standard tips,” says Sean Benz, caddiemaster at the Grand Golf Club at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego.
Never, ever put payment questions directly to your caddie. As the middle-schoolers say, that’s just awkkkkkward.
Many clubs and resorts offer different levels of caddie service: forecaddies, junior caddies, single or double-baggers, etc. Fees tend to vary accordingly, and, very often, so do expectations for gratuities. But it’s usually safe to go by the restaurant rule: a 20 percent tip for a job well done. If your caddie was superb, feel free to go higher, but here, again, it’s smart to ask exactly how things work. There might be unwritten local limits. You don’t want to exceed a precedent that the management or membership has set.
A caddie that’s there for you every step of the way? Don’t keep him or her waiting for a tip.
As for tipping less for subpar service, that’s an option, too. In this case, though, be honest with yourself. Are you blaming your looper for your own flubbed irons and errant putts? That’s a common practice, and it’s weak. Plus, let’s face it: Unless your caddie couldn’t keep up or keep his or her mouth shut, how bad could his or her performance really have been?
Bottom line: It’s rarely wrong to err on the side of largesse.
Speaking of which, if you’re playing as a guest at a private club, etiquette suggests that you cough up for your host’s caddie fees and tips as well.
As for when to pay, you can wait until your caddie has cleaned your clubs and brought them to the bag drop, but it’s perfectly acceptable, even preferable, to hand over the money on the 18th green.
“It’s always nice to walk off that last hole with a little cash in hand,” Benz says. “And when you pay right away, it’s a good feeling for the caddie. They’re usually thinking, ‘Wow, this guy really liked the job I did.’”
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We are all a product of our genetic inheritance, our past experiences, environmental influences and all the people we have engaged with through our lives.
We also have choices – I have learnt we don’t have to be victims of our past. My wonderful Irish mother told me at 6 years old that “You are now the man of the family – look after your mother and your sisters.” I only knew one way and that was with my fists; luckily my anger and this aggression was redirected early enough into boxing and rugby, to save me from incarceration!
My mother had the courage to take us away from an alcoholic and violent father who I have learnt to better understand, to forgive and to value what he gave to us. She took on 4 jobs at once for a period to pay school fees to get us in to great schools and we flourished (eventually). Things didn’t start well! I did the Entrance Exam to get into my Christian Brothers’ school. The Headmaster wasn’t very Christian when he told my mother I was ‘a slow boy’! My mother told me with the clear intent to motivate me to show the Head he was wrong. I was at the top of the class in my first year and was moved to the higher stream – I didn’t look back.
My mother told me as a youngster: ‘Aim for the stars son and you might just reach the top of the trees!” This was at the Plymouth Military Tattoo aged 10.
Inevitably, though, there was a legacy. Early trauma and a subconscious sense of rejection led me to be a highly sensitive, competitive and reactive young man and a driven, ambitious Army officer. I spent years dealing with the few good and the mainly bad side effects of ‘imposter syndrome’ and the need to constantly prove myself. I thrived working with my soldiers bringing enthusiasm, endless positivity and love and care and that was paid back many times over.
Top Left: Awarded the MBE for services to the Former Yugoslavia – one for the boys! Top Right: And my Mum! Bottom: Uniting a community in Wartime Bosnia in 1994/95 involved getting 1500 children back into education in schools rebuilt by soldiers through the ‘Brandywine Challenge’.
I wasn’t so good at leading upwards – feeling judged didn’t help me. Subconsciously, I am sure this took me back to being ‘a slow boy’!
I set goals, sometimes madly ambitious, throughout my life. Too often, I didn’t have the courage, nor the humility, to share them and ask for help. I was too afraid of failing. Whether I was successful or not, I could have made things a lot easier for myself and given friends, family and mentors the joy of being involved if I’d shared my thinking and my goals.
Top: 1987 – Winning the Commando Medal for displaying these brilliant values on a tough course – a proud moment! Bottom: The privilege of Command – Commanding Officer the 8th Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment 1997 – 1999.
Meeting President Bill Clinton during the Northern Ireland Peace Process – Armagh 1998
Briefing Prime Minister Tony Blair during desert exercises – Oman 2001
At the age of 42, life began to change dramatically for me. Adopting two young children and leaving the Army launched me on a journey I wish I’d started many years before. I joined a leadership development and coaching business and by being coached and learning to coach and develop leaders to be more effective, I have been able to focus hard on myself, my values and what behaviours and beliefs I could adopt to be the best version of me. It has been an immense privilege to work with some of the best and brightest as well as some of the least privileged people here and abroad. The learning I have taken from that work and from being a father and studying attachment theory, neuroscience, Buddhism, leadership and happiness have transformed me into the man I am now – a man I can be proud of.
Left: Noelle – our surprise sister (another story for another time!) being awarded her Honorary Doctorate at Maynooth University, Dublin with Nicola, my twin and Romney. Magical sisters! Right: A blended family now – with love at its core giving me the strength and courage I thrive on.
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage”
I learnt about the plasticity of the brain, that we can change our behaviours (more on this shortly) no matter how old we are and that was liberating. I realized I had changed fundamentally when I had to deal with a ‘betrayal’ in my life and instead of the obvious and familiar reaction the words that came to me and drove my response were ‘dignity, love and forgiveness’. I have had an amazing life, achieving many things and yet the way I handled that situation is the thing I am most proud of. The new me was a surprise!
My study of neuroscience helped explain what had happened to me. Research shows us that behavioural change demands four criteria to be satisfied:
Self awareness – an awareness of the behaviour you wish to change and why
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Deliberate practice of the new behaviour; so creating and strengthening new neural pathways and allowing the old behavioural pathways to atrophy
Therapeutic support from coaches, mentors, leaders, parents peers etc. To be effective, this demands genuine connection with, and belief in, the person being supported.
I gradually embraced all four and powerful feedback from a brilliant team who believed in me and supported and challenged me accelerated my journey of change. This is possible for anyone!
Make it Yours’ unique online goal setting web application (the Visual Success Map (VSM)) has its provenance in my service career. I taught Campaign Planning for 3 years to operational staff in the UK and abroad. The Visual Success Map is equivalent to the Campaign Plan Schematic – a visual representation of the big picture route from where you are now to an End State and a set of Success Criteria you aspire to achieve. The VSM is a product of this background, my learning and the latest thinking on how to engage our senses and our brain to make sticking to our goals more likely. The collaborative nature of the app encourages innovative thinking, challenge and support, making behavioural change and targeted success a realistic goal. The resources shared on the app templates present our broader learning by connecting slide packs, YouTube videos from TED and other sites and relevant documents to assist learning and keep people on track.
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We launched Make it Yours in 2012 and our latest refresh comes at a time when I am getting clearer on the life I want to lead. I want to have a rich, full and fulfilling life. I want a life that provides me the freedom to travel, experience other cultures and make a positive difference in society here and abroad. I want more time for the most important people in my life, my own development and the things I love to do. I want the opportunity to present what I have learnt about the power of positivity, about how to embrace everything life has to offer, how to take pleasure from work in whatever form it takes and help leaders operate at their best and create working environments which engage their people and develop them to be their very best too. Introducing our ‘Winning Routines’ offers transformational possibility to individuals, teams and organisations. Creating a positive ripple and a legacy that endures is my personal goal.
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Students from Middle-Class Families May Qualify for Free Tuition from Stanford
The 5 percent admission rate is another discussion.
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If you’ve got a quarter of a million dollars laying around, congratulations, you can probably afford to attend or send your kid on an all-expenses-paid four-year college education at Stanford—and a nice new car, to boot. But for those who can’t afford the estimated $230,000-plus in tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other supplies, the university may have just made getting that top-notch degree much more feasible for middle-class families.
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Obama Wants to Give You Two Years of Community College On the House
The President annnounced his new proposal to help students pay for college.
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The tab on our national student loan debt runs at $1.2 trillion. It’s hard to even conceptualize how much money that is. But if anything symbolizes how irreparably broken our educational system is, it’s that amount: $1.2 trillion. U.S. leaders will be dealing with this problem for at least a couple generations but President Obama has just announced a proposal that might be the first step towards a solution: making the first two years of community college free. President Obama made the announcement via a video posted to his Facebook page on Thursday.
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Reaffirming 'Free Education for All': Cooper Union Students Take Stand on Tuition Debt
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A College Degree in Three Years? Why America Needs to Get on Board
Three-year degree programs save money and help students get on with their lives, but American students aren't signing up. They should be.
You'd think that given the spiraling cost of college, American students would jump at the chance to finish up school in three years instead of the typical four. With a three-year accelerated degree, parents have to fork over less cash for tuition and room and board, the family's loan burden is lighter, and students can get on with their career plans earlier. How does this not make sense? But despite the best efforts of both public and private universities to promote accelerated programs, students are sticking with the four-year college tradition. That's too bad because a three-year degree is a smart idea that we should be adopting.
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Coming with Tegra 2 CPU, Not Exynos?
Chuong Nguyen
According to the latest FCC filing, the Samsung Galaxy S II, which is Samsung’s most popular smartphone to date and still not yet available in the U.S., may be getting a brain swap. Rather than launching with the company’s own Exynos processor, the Galaxy S II, model GT-i9103, which comes with AT&T-compatible 3G/4G bands, was spotted with an NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset.
Prior speculations pegged the delay of the Galaxy S II due to some internal component switches to better compete against Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, whenever Apple releases those model(s). That speculation states that Samsung may be looking at upgrading the CPU from a dual-core 1.2 GHz Exynos CPU to a dual-core 1.4 GHz Exynos CPU. However, with the FCC filing, it seems that the processor, at least based on raw clock speed numbers, may not be experiencing the upgrade as previously thought as the Tegra 2 tops out at a dual-core 1.0 GHz speed.
As the wait continues in the U.S. and in North America for the Galaxy S II, Samsung is opening up the doors to challengers in the high-end smartphone market. At least in the U.S., Motorola is expected to launch the Photon 4G, the Droid 3, and the Droid Bionic in the U.S. before or at around the same time as the anticipated Galaxy S II launch.
The model GT-i903 is a variant of the GT-i900 that was seen before going through the FCC; the i900 model had the Exynos chipset.
Via: Droid Matters
Related Topics:AndroidCPUexynosFCCGalaxyGalaxy SGalaxy S IINvidiaProcessorSamsungTegraTegra 2
yo2boy
The Tegra 2 really sucks in comparison to the Exynos
Jakub Palka
Yeah that’s why this variant benched better than Exynos…
Keep thinking that.
Samdroid
“These benchmark tests shows that Tegra 2 takes the lead over Exynos in almost every category. This is especially true for mobile gaming.”
By Roshan Ragel
Read more: https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-mali-400mp-gpu-and-vs-tegra-2/#ixzz1Ri7UcM95
Scrantoncity
That was at 1 Ghz, not 1.2
1.2 Ghz showed massive improvement, and 1.4 would dominate.
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Tegra 2 chipset does not support MSAA -.-“
Everyone keeps thinking that “1.2 ghz actually makes a difference, guess they forgot how the 800 mhz snapdragon beat the 1 ghz hummingbird & the 1 ghz A4 *was really 800 mhz only ipad had a 1 ghz A4* the HTC G2 showed that speed doesn’t have anything to do with processing efficiency & the same goes for the tegra 2 soc. Look at the facts, leave your [email protected] the door & do a little research instead of going to fan sites that tell you what you want to hear.the galaxy R beasted
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White House Open to Sending More Special Forces to Fight ISIS
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The White House is open to sending additional special forces to fight Islamic State militants, a senior administration official told reporters on Sunday.
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"We certainly are open to (that) and continue to review on an ongoing basis," the official said during a call with reporters before President Barack Obama's remarks to the nation
The White House is also urging Silicon Valley to help address the threat posed by militant groups by restricting the use of social media for planning and promoting violence, according to a senior administration official.
Last week's mass shooting in California has moved cyber defense against extremists to center stage in Washington.
In coming days, the White House will talk to companies in the tech sector about developing a "clearer understanding of when we believe social media is being used actively and operationally to promote terrorism," said the official.
President Barack Obama sees the need for the sector to work with law enforcement when the use of social media "crosses the line" from expressing views "into active terrorist plotting," the official said.
"That is a deeply concerning line that we believe has to be addressed. There are cases where we believe that individuals should not have access to social media for that purpose," the official said.
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Can Renewables Restart the Grid? The UK Investigates
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Third-Party Solar Ownership, Monitoring Residential Rooftops, and Herding Cats
How can a solar provider monitor and maximize performance for so many small PV systems?
Herman K. Trabish October 17, 2012
Big players in the third-party ownership (TPO) space have the responsibility for a lot of residential rooftop and small commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and there is money at stake on those systems’ performance.
A homeowner or small business owner who installs a solar PV system can check a computer display, typically provided at installation, and know if it is time to dust the panels or trim an overhanging branch, or whether there is something wrong with the system. TPO players like Sunrun, Clean Power Finance, SolarCity and SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) typically guarantee system performance and, with that sector of solar investment soaring, there is a lot of dusting and tree-trimming to be done.
Though tracking and maintaining many small solar systems is a lot like herding cats, such system management is necessary, even vital, for maximizing the return on investment. (See GTM Research's report on Global PV Monitoring here.)
What is unnecessary, according to Mark Liffmann of Clean Power Research (CPR), are excessive, costly maintenance calls and/or the installation of hardware, such as pyranometers, to provide location-specific, time-specific output benchmarks so that the system's software can know if there is shading, soiling or a malfunction.
Clean Power Research (CPR) has a better idea. Its just-released services product capitalizes on proprietary algorithms developed by Dr. Richard Perez of the State University of New York at Albany to interpret National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite weather data and provide system owners a location-precise, time-specific accounting of benchmark performance without the expense of onsite hardware.
Perez’s algorithms, incorporated into CPR’s SolarAnywhere product, typically provide half-hourly or hourly irradiance information for between one and ten square kilometer areas at ZIP-code-specific locations. SolarAnywhere is part of ongoing efforts to precisely characterize the variability of distributed solar PV systems by the California Independent System Operator, Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG), the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, the Electric Power Research Institute, and other institutions.
The data appears comparable to resource assessment information provided to utility-scale solar and wind installations by renewables industry associates like 3Tier, GreenPowerLabs and MeteoTest. The news here is that CPR is making possible the use of SolarAnywhere data at a much smaller scale.
Shading and soiling have specific performance signatures, according to Liffmann. As a small solar system’s software reads its output, it can recognize the compromised performance signatures if it has a real-time optimal output -- in other words, a benchmark -- with which to compare it. But, Liffmann said, optimal output, like the weather, is always changing.
CPR’s SystemCheck generates that real-time optimal performance benchmark for present conditions from NOAA satellite image irradiance data and the PV system’s specifications for the PV system. The solar system’s control software can then compare the system’s expected optimal performance with its measured performance and determine if there is a soiling signature, a shading signature or compromised function, according to DECK Monitoring’s Peter Denato. DECK is the CPR software’s first announced purchaser.
The ability to monitor system performance without installing onsite hardware saves hardware costs and hardware maintenance costs without significantly compromising the ability to optimally maintain the system, Liffmann said. The other alternative -- regular maintenance calls -- would be even more cost-inefficient.
Denato said the cost for five years of CPR services is about half the cost of installing a pyranometer to provide precise location irradiance as a benchmark. He acknowledged the CPR services might only cut total system cost by a small percent, but both he and Liffmann pointed to improved system performance without increased maintenance costs and the ability to make more and better data available to TPO investors as added value.
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Clemson faces 'salty' Louisville defense
Cardinals' defense is ranked in Top 10 in four categories
Clemson faces 'salty' Louisville defense Cardinals' defense is ranked in Top 10 in four categories Check out this story on greenvilleonline.com: http://grnol.co/1xmewlc
Scott Keepfer, skeepfer@greenvillenews.com Published 2:21 p.m. ET Oct. 7, 2014 | Updated 3:00 p.m. ET Oct. 8, 2014
Clemson offensive guard David Beasley (68), left, and offensive tackle Isaiah Battle (79) block for quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the 1st quarter Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. (Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)Buy Photo
CLEMSON – Clemson University football coach Dabo Swinney describes the Louisville defense as "salty."
That may indeed be the case, but the Cardinals certainly have produced some rather sweet results under first-year defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.
Louisville will roll into Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon ranked No. 1 in the nation in four defensive categories – total defense, rushing defense, third-down conversion defense and interceptions.
The Cardinals also rank No. 6 nationally in scoring defense, No. 10 in passing efficiency defense and No. 12 in passing yards allowed.
"They're in the top 10 in just about every category you can come up with," Swinney said.
Louisville's defense has not surrendered a touchdown since the third quarter of the Virginia game on Sept. 13 – 13 quarters ago.
The Cardinals (5-1, including 3-1 in the Atlantic Conference) have allowed six touchdowns all season and have limited their last three opponents to a total of four field goals.
"These guys are good," Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris said. "It doesn't take long when you turn the game film on – they really grab your attention in a hurry."
The numbers get your attention, but so, too, does Louisville's schedule.
The Cardinals haven't exactly faced a murderer's row. Louisville has faced one team with a winning record, and that team – Virginia – defeated the Cardinals 23-21.
Louisville's other opponents – Miami, Murray State, Florida International, Wake Forest and Syracuse – have a combined record of 11-17, which has contributed to a strength of schedule (SOS) that ranks 161st nationally.
That is easily the worst SOS rating among ACC teams and worse than 52 Football Championship Series teams. By contrast, Clemson (3-2, 2-1) has an SOS rating of No. 6.
Still, Swinney is convinced that the statistics don't lie.
"Statistics can be misleading after one or two games," Swinney said. "But they've played six games."
No question there, but those six games have come against some of the least-effective offenses in the country. Louisville's five Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponents have an average offensive ranking of 93rd, which is rather, well, offensive, particularly considering that there are only 125 FBS teams.
Yet there's no denying that the talent is there.
Louisville safety Gerod Holliman leads the nation with seven interceptions. Linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin, a Butkus and Bednarik Award candidate, has nine tackles for loss. And linebacker Keith Kelsey leads the team with 37 tackles.
"Mauldin is one of the top sackers in the country and Kelsey is a guy who's very involved – he'll really come at you off the edge," Swinney said. "They will attack you. They're very very physical at safety. They're the No. 1 defense in the nation for a reason, so it's going to be a big challenge."
Clemson senior tight end Sam Cooper doesn't buy the notion that the Louisville defense won't come in as good as advertised due to the Cardinals' relatively easy schedule.
"I don't focus too much on statistics. I just watch the film, and obviously they're great players," Cooper said.
Clemson's defense ranks 26th overall, which may serve as inspiration when Louisville pays its first visit to Death Valley.
"It'll be a chance for us to make a big statement." senior defensive end Vic Beasley said.
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DEMF 2010 Day 3
By Jacob Arnold May 31, 2010 January 6, 2019 Detroit
You can’t have a music festival without a rainy day. I arrived at Hart Plaza just as the heavens opened for a brief but fierce thunderstorm. Fences blew over and tents leaked. When it was over, Luke Hess took to the main stage with a chill dub-techno mix while crews uncovered equipment.
Carl Craig and Vladislav Delay
I made it to the Red Bull stage by the river just as the Moritz von Oswald Trio was setting up. Von Oswald introduced fellow musicians Max Loderbauer on Moog, Vladislav Delay on percussion, and surprise guest Carl Craig on modular synth. The quartet played two slow-building jams, each stretching over half an hour. A steady kick drum and deep, dubby bass contrasted with floating, subtly changing synths.
Moritz von Oswald and Max Loderbauer
The second piece seemed almost free jazz as bass notes started to fall in unexpected places. Warped gamelan gongs sounded over the infectious rhythm as storm clouds rolled in. Von Oswald seemed truly appreciative of the small, die-hard crowd. I want to keep that performance in my memory as the perfect conclusion to a great festival.
I did stay through most of the rest of the day, briefly checking out Sean Deason and, later, Minx as it poured. Whether it was the weather or the thinning crowd, neither DJ seemed at their best. Minx surprised me with really bare, almost progressive, house music. I was hoping for something more Pirahnahead (like on her label) than Minus. Eventually it just got to a point where it was rain versus line-up, and having seen Kenny Larkin and Model 500 previously, I decided to call it a night.
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My second DEMF was a good experience overall. If you are into electronic music, you owe it to yourself to make a pilgrimage to Detroit at least once. Bring a car and, if possible, a posse. I mentioned Tom and Frank previously, but it was also nice to meet Denise Dalphond and to hang out with Steve from Little White Earbuds. Whether you’re into house, techno, experimental, or all three like me, make some friends online and support your local scene. I guess I’m feeling a bit philosophical, but we need to hold on to our sense of community.
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went back in 04 and had a blast…rained 2 days of the 3 but was at the underground stage most of the time. uber fun blast !
kenny larkin was really amazing, super focused sounds and rhythms, I had never seen him before, and the rain stopped by that point (although I was loving the it earlier just for the change). it was cool to read your description of the moritz von oswald trio, I only caught the beginning of it. also agree with you about the community thing – that’s something amazing about demf, especially not being from detroit.
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Tricia Milne
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Tricia joined Harper Grey’s commercial litigation group in 2018 as an associate.
In her commercial litigation and insurance law practice, Tricia’s focus has been in pursuing legal remedies in the context of civil fraud, conspiracy and conversion claims. Her collaborative approach coupled with her excellent analytical abilities, skill in working with witnesses, the police, investigative organizations and Crown Counsel have contributed to many successful results in both judge and jury trials and to negotiated settlements. She has also acted as defence counsel in coverage claims involving allegations of theft and fraud.
Tricia obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Simon Fraser University and thereafter worked in Vancouver in forestry consulting as an editor and project administrator. In 1999 she moved to Edmonton to attend law school at the University of Alberta and received her LL.B. in 2002. Tricia articled with Alberta Justice in Calgary gaining experience in all facets of criminal law, as well as family and civil law, and was called to the Alberta bar in 2003.
Tricia began her litigation career in Calgary as a Crown Prosecutor, prosecuting a wide range of criminal and regulatory offences in both the Provincial Court and the Court of Queen’s Bench. In 2006, she moved back to British Columbia, where she was born and raised. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in September 2006 and honed her civil litigation skills at a regional Vancouver law firm.
Representative cases include:
High profile prosecution on behalf of ICBC to recover damages caused by Stanley Cup rioters: ICBC v. Stanley Cup Rioters, 2016 BCSC 1108.
Fraud recovery on behalf of BC Hydro and Power Authority. Acted as second counsel in jury trial that resulted in recoupment of special damages and $200,000 award of punitive damages: BC Hydro and Power Authority v. Heathcote, unreported (July 9, 2015).
Large-scale, multi-action, fraud recovery on behalf of ICBC involving claims of conspiracy and conversion that resulted in significant damage awards against almost 100 defendants: ICBC v. Ben-Jafaar, 2011 BCSC 1106; ICBC v. Atwal, 2010 BCSC 338.
Defence of insurance coverage claims involving allegations of fraud: ICBC v. Singh, 2017 BCSC 967; Singh v. ICBC, 2014 BCSC 797; 0724969 BC Ltd. v. ICBC, 2010 BCSC 662.
Successfully prosecuted accused for aggravated assault involving life-threatening stab wound: R. v. Bazinet, unreported (January 18, 2005), Calgary, Court of Queen’s Bench; R. v. Bazinet, 2005 CarswellAlta 2112 (ABQB), varied 2005 ABCA 388. (Alberta Justice)
Participated as Crown counsel, second chair, on high profile prosecution of egregious aggravated assault of homeless, First Nations person: v. Hilderman, 2004 ABQB 864, and R. v. Hilderman, 2005 ABQB 106. (Alberta Justice)
University of Alberta, LL.B., 2002
Simon Fraser University, B.A.,1994
British Columbia, 2006
Alberta, 2003
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Case Summary: Truck drivers and the troubling risk of underinsured motorists
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Case Summary: Auto insurer’s desires dampened when court finds it liable for initial collision damage as well as ensuing water damage
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BBC Two gets right into the Christmas spirit with The 12 Drinks Of Christmas. In a perfect pairing, Alexander Armstrong and Giles Coren put all sorts of booze to the test to create their definitive Christmas selection pack.
It's important they get it right, because for Alexander and Giles, Christmas is about enjoying time with their families. Which in their case is each other since they're brothers-in-law. So just like the rest of us, they spend much of the festive season indoors eating and drinking and every year exactly what's drunk in the Armstrong-Coren family is the subject of some debate. In this hour long programme Giles and Xander intend to settle this controversy once and for all.
They'll be looking for twelve different festive drinks they can agree on, ranging from the best Christmas Eve cocktail to the wine to serve with lunch, the brandy to give them their Christmas spirit, a wassail punch and the ultimate eggnog. Giles says: This year, Xander and I are not just getting blotto at Christmas, we're looking into WHY we're getting blotto at Christmas, and how best to do it.
We're seeking answers to the big cultural questions such as eggnog or mulled wine, dear? and asking what would Jesus have drunk? Alexander says: At last we have the opportunity to nail that most complicated issue that dogs the end of each year: the one that starts with the question 'What are you having?' We've done all the work so you don't need to and here - after back-breaking research - we reveal the very best things with which to fill your glass this winter.
The 12 Drinks of Christmas was commissioned by Alison Kirkham, Commissioning Editor, Factual Features & Formats and Janice Hadlow, Controller of BBC Two. It is executive produced by Alison Kirkham for the BBC and Claire Collinson-Jones for Hat Trick Productions.
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Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators
by Hawsons | Mar 21, 2017 | Paul Wormald, Transport & Logistics
Proposals announced recently by the Department for Transport may have a major impact on rail freight operators and force more lorries on to the roads. In 2016/17, a total of £19.9m was awarded to freight operators under the Mode Shift Revenue Support Scheme (MSRS). The grants are paid to rail freight operators to allow them to better compete with road haulage operators. It has been reported that this amount is to be cut to £15.7m in 2017/18 and cut further again to £15.2m in 2018/19.
The DfT has not indicated why it was planning to reduce the budget for the grant, or whether any mitigating measures were planned in the future This is a further challenge for a sector that has already been hit by traffic flow reductions arising from the run down of coal burning power stations and falls in steel traffic.
Conversely, analysts have estimated that the reduction in the grant will lead to approximately 190,000 additional HGV movements each year. Whilst on the surface this may seem like an opportunity for the road haulage sector, it will put further pressure on already scarce driver resources and the country’s road infrastructure.
For further assistance on how the changes may affect your logistics business, please get in touch with your local Hawsons contact. In addition, we are experienced in dealing with monitoring reports for a range of grant schemes in the transport sector.
Paul Wormald, Partner and Transport Specialist at Hawsons, had this to say: “The need for a co-ordinated freight strategy that utilises the best aspect of both road and rail is crucial to the efficient cost effective movement of goods around the UK. The MSRS Scheme has played a big role in encouraging inter-regional freight movements from road to rail. The planned reduction in the MSRS budget is unlikely to help develop further co-ordination between the two modes of transport, will provide further challenge for the rail freight sector, and put additional pressure on both our road infrastructure and scarce labour resources in the road haulage industry.”
Paul Wormald is a partner at Hawsons, working in the Doncaster office. He worked previously with two national firms of Chartered Accountants prior to joining Hawsons in 2001. For more information or advice on anything covered in this article, please contact Paul on [email protected] or 01302 367 262.
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How My Son's Autism Changed Everything
By Brittani Renaud
Melanie Roach can bear a lot—twice her own 117 pounds actually, a feat she showed off at the Beijing Olympics. (She finished sixth in her weight class.) But Roach, 33, struggles with a much more challenging load at home. Three years ago her son, Drew, now 6, was diagnosed with autism. “I started thinking he would never go to college, get married, or hold a job,” she remembers. “My heart was so sad.”
But today, life is easier. After $25,000 worth of therapy at the University of Washington Autism Center, Drews vocabulary and comprehension have improved. Roach and her husband, Dan, a Washington State congressman, have learned the skills for communicating with him and are now able to cope with nights when Drew runs around for three hours, opening and slamming doors, a common issue with autistic kids.
Roach also has two other healthy children and a gymnastics business with nearly 500 students. She tries not to dwell on the challenges: “Ive stopped worrying so much about fixing Drew and started enjoying him for who he is.”
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CCPA Amendments Signed; Draft Regulations Released
Officials Attempt to Clarify Complex California Law's Requirements Scott Ferguson (@Ferguson_Writes) • October 14, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (Photo: Charlie Kaijo via Flickr/CC)
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law six amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act as well as another bill updating the state's long-standing data breach law to require notification of breaches that expose biometric and passport data.
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In addition, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has released the first set of draft regulations to carry out CCPA, which is slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
CCPA will provide sweeping privacy protections for California's residents. It includes, for example, a provision that will allow consumers to know what data companies are collecting on them. Another section gives consumers the right to have their personal information deleted from company databases (see: CCPA: The Start of a New Era of Consumer Privacy Laws?).
The draft regulations seek to offer guidelines on a number of issues, including how consumers are to be notified when a company is seeking to collect personal information and how companies must handle consumer requests for an accounting of information that they may have collected.
The California Attorney General's Office plans to hold a series of public hearings about the draft regulations through Dec. 6. It then plans to publish the final set of rules for CCPA in the spring of 2020.
Under CCPA, the attorney general must adopt final implementing regulations no later than July 1, 2020. The attorney general's office cannot take CCPA enforcement action until six months after publication of the final regulations or July 1, 2020, whichever comes first.
The Six Amendments
Here's a breakdown of the six amendments signed by the governor:
AB-1202 requires data brokers to register with the state;s attorney general's office.
AB-1564 directs businesses to offer consumers two methods for contacting them, including a toll-free number, when requesting information the companies may have collected. If a company only does business online, it only has to provide an email address.
AB-25 changed CCPA so it does not cover collection of personal information from job applicants, employees, business owners, directors, officers, medical staff and contractors for the first year.
AB-1355 exempts aggregate data from the personal information definition in CCPA. It also creates some additional exemptions for other types of data, such as some business-to-business information.
AB-1146 exempts from CCPA vehicle information collected as part of a warranty or recall program.
AB-874 clarifies that "publicly available" information under CCPA is defined as information that is lawfully made available from federal, state or local government records.
In addition to the six amendments to CCPA, Newsom signed AB-1130, which expands the list of personal data under the state's data breach notification law. Under the amendment, organizations must notify consumers if passport data, biometric data, taxpayer and military identification numbers, and other unique government identification numbers are compromised as part of a breach.
California Assemblyman Marc Levine, who sponsored the bill to update the notification law, notes that when Marriott announced the data breach of its Starwood reservation database in November 2018, the company didn't have to notify some victims who lived in the state because passport numbers were not included in the original law. This amendment closes that loophole, Levine says.
Although Marriott was not required to notify California residents who had their passport numbers compromised, the company did notify victims anyway.
Draft Regulations
The draft implementation regulations unveiled by the attorney general change some aspects of CCPA, according to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, which published a lengthy analysis about some of the updates to the law.
For instance, CCPA requires an initial notice to a consumer that discloses which categories of personal information are being collected and how it is being used, according to the IAPP. This requirement changes slightly under the draft regulations, the analysis found.
The draft regulations, IAPP explains, "would require a list of the categories of personal information be provided and, for each category, the business or commercial purposes (as well as a link to the business's 'Do Not Sell My Info' page and privacy policy). Further, the draft rules would require that - prior to using any category of personal information for an additional business or commercial purpose - a business provide notice and obtain explicit consent from consumers."
Who's Covered?
CCPA will affect three types of businesses based in California:
Companies that have gross revenue of at least $25 million;
Companies that buy, sell and share the personal information of 50,000 or more consumers, households or devices;
Companies that derive 50 percent of more of their annual revenue from selling consumers' personal information.
A recent report from the IAPP found that as of this summer, only 2 percent of affected businesses were fully compliant with the law.
And a recently released study of the potential costs of CCPA estimated that businesses may spend $55 billion on initial compliance costs (see: Initial CCPA Compliance Costs Could Hit $55 Billion: Study).
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Andy Murray and team GB celebrate historic Davis Cup win at Downing Street
December 01, 2015 - 20:47 GMT hellomagazine.com The victorious British Davis Cup team, including Andy Murray, arrive at Downing Street for a meeting with David Cameron
After securing one of his most emotional wins to date, there was another career highlight for Andy Murray on Tuesday. The tennis champ and his victorious Great Britain teammates celebrated their historic win of the Davis Cup, marking the first British victory of the tournament since 1936, with a celebratory trip to Downing Street where they met Prime Minister David Cameron.
Great Britain won the trophy for the first time in 79 years
The six team members, team captain Leon Smith, James Ward, Dom Inglot, Kyle Edmund, Andy Murray and his brother Jamie, paraded their trophy and posed for photos dressed in GB tracksuits and trainers, while the Prime Minister opted for a suit.
Mr Cameron shared his appreciation for the team with his Twitter followers, saying: "I'm delighted to welcome @andy_murray and Great Britain's Davis Cup team to No10 after their sensational win."
I'm delighted to welcome @andy_murray and Great Britain's Davis Cup team to No10 after their sensational win. pic.twitter.com/maBBJHNTTL
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) December 1, 2015
The Davis Cup team visited David Cameron on Tuesday
Andy led the team to victory on Monday during an emotional win where he beat Belgium's David Goffin in straight sets to secure the trophy for the Britain, giving them a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five match final.
"It's an amazing feeling. I imagine it will take a few days before it really sinks in," the British number one said. "I've been pretty upset having lost matches before but I would say that's probably the most emotional I've been after a win. It's incredible that we managed to win this competition. I didn't know that would ever be possible. It's great."
The successful team celebrated their win on Monday
The 28-year-old sportsman was able to enjoy the win with his brother who joined him in the GB team and his wife Kim Sears, who is around six months pregnant with their first child.
The mum-to-be was seen laughing and smiling in the stands as she proudly watched her husband make sporting history once again.
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10 Moments of the 2010s That Are Already Changing the 2020s (And Beyond)
6:00 AM 12/19/2019
by Paul Bond , Sharareh Drury, Eriq Gardner, Marisa Guthrie, Natalie Jarvey, and Rebecca Sun
From dead celebrity revivals to social movements that rocked Hollywood, these events' impact on the industry are to be determined.
Tupac's Hologram Raps at Coachella
WHAT HAPPENED Fifteen years after being pronounced dead, Tupac Shakur performed as a hologram for 70,000 fans, ushering in a decade of VFX-enabled posthumous turns that included Paul Walker in Fast & Furious 7 and Carrie Fisher in Star Wars.
THE TAKEAWAY Lots more dead will be rising in the 2020s, as will financial and legal issues. Case in point: the upcoming Finding Jack, starring late icon James Dean. "We expect a whole range of deceased stars making their way back to the screen," insists the film's co-director Anton Ernst. "This is good for everyone."
Netflix Debuts Original Series 'House of Cards'
'House of Cards'
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WHAT HAPPENED After paying $100 million (and outbidding HBO) for two seasons of Beau Willimon's MRC-produced adaptation of the U.K. series, directed by David Fincher and starring Kevin Spacey, Netflix released the show that would help reshape its identity from a DVD-by-mail business into a streaming video Goliath.
THE TAKEAWAY Though House of Cards was not the first original to debut on Netflix (that honor goes to drama Lilyhammer), it announced the streamer as one of the town's top buyers and came to define a Netflix show, binge release and all. The streamer has since taken on enormous debt, increased its annual content budget to $15 billion, and is leading once-dismissive TV rivals into the streaming age. Coming up in the next decade: disrupting the decades-old theatrical film business.
Rupert Murdoch Fails to Buy Time Warner
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WHAT HAPPENED "I just felt with all the uncertainties in the world, I didn't want to be carrying that degree of debt," Murdoch once explained as to why he dropped his bid to buy Time Warner for a reported $80 billion. "I'm a bit bearish, I guess."
THE TAKEAWAY Four years later, AT&T snapped up the company for $85 billion. Murdoch's Fox was devoured by Disney, ending one of the major studios and the reign of a mogul.
#OscarsSoWhite Goes Viral, Chris Rock Calls Out the Academy on Diversity
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WHAT HAPPENED It started with a hashtag invented by activist April Reign, who posted it as a commentary on that year's all-white acting nominees. It went viral when the Academy's 2016 nominees again were 0-for-20, and became a red-hot rallying cry as talents like The Weeknd and Spike Lee spread the meme. Even Rock flicked at it while hosting the Oscars ceremony, nicknaming it "White People's Choice Awards" and suggesting a category for "Best Black Friend."
THE TAKEAWAY Forced to act, the Academy initiated a bold push to diversify, resulting in a dramatically different membership. A year later, Moonlight won best picture.
Fox Sues Netflix for Poaching Executives
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WHAT HAPPENED When Netflix hired away two execs from Fox — Tara Flynn and Marcos Waltenberg, both of whom had two years left on their contracts — it ignited a legal battle that threatened to upend the entire employment architecture of the entertainment business.
THE TAKEAWAY On Dec. 10, a judge sided with Fox, ordering Netflix to stop poaching. But Netflix is sure to appeal in 2020, and if it ultimately prevails, that would mean the end of Hollywood's long-standing contract system.
Ashley Judd Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Harassment
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WHAT HAPPENED There had been previous takedowns — Bill Cosby, Roger Ailes, Bill O'Reilly — but when Judd and several other women went on the record about the Weinstein Co. chief in The New York Times, it opened the #MeToo floodgates and blew up the culture of Hollywood and the world.
THE TAKEAWAY Harvey in an orange jumpsuit is a distinct possibility (he goes on trial Jan. 6).
Ari Emanuel Launches Endeavor Content
'His Dark Materials'
WHAT HAPPENED This was the shot across the bow that sparked today's blood feud between writers and agents... sort of. The root cause of the conflict-of-interest dispute dates to 2010, when CAA sold a 35 percent stake to private equity firm TPG Capital, setting off a gusher of private investment that pushed CAA and others into diversifying their businesses (hence, Emanuel's Endeavor Content, which has tentacles in Killing Eve and His Dark Materials).
THE TAKEAWAY Endeavor's IPO was shelved in September, but the PE gold rush looks like it'll continue — ICM Partners just sold a one-third stake to Crestview Partners for $150 million (see page 40) — which means so could writers' beef with agents.
Digital Ads Surpass TV's
WHAT HAPPENED Remember the day Skynet achieved sentience? For old school media, this was worse. In February, internet ad spending surpassed that of traditional TV, radio and print. Digital rose in 2019 to $129 billion (including Google's and Facebook's $76.5 billion) while legacy media revenue fell to $109 billion, according to eMarketer.
THE TAKEAWAY By 2023, digital won't just outlap traditional ads — it'll crush them, accounting for two-thirds of all advertising spend. Also, keep your eye on Amazon. Although advertisers spent a relatively modest $11.3 billion on the platform this past year, the company's ad pie is growing faster than experts anticipated.
First YouTuber Hits 100 Million Subscribers
WHAT HAPPENED Ten years ago, PewDiePie — real name: Felix Kjellberg — was a Swedish kid posting game-related videos on YouTube. Today, at 30, he's running a multimillion-dollar online empire, immortalized as a character on South Park and interviewed by Stephen Colbert … and that was before he became the first social media star to cross the 100 million-subscriber threshold.
THE TAKEAWAY If you really want to measure the influence Kjellberg and the other online personalities will have on the coming decade — and generation — take a look at a couple of studies. One, commissioned by Lego, discovered that 33 percent of kids ages 5 to 12 want to be YouTubers when they grow up. Another study conducted in Britain found 50 percent of them with that goal. True, few social media stars have broken through to traditional Hollywood — Lilly Singh landing a late night hosting gig on NBC is about as close as they've come — but that hasn't stopped their rise. And judging by these and other surveys, creators will be the new mainstream in the 2020s.
Shari Redstone Wins
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WHAT HAPPENED For years, Leslie Moonves was powerful enough to stand in the way of Shari Redstone's ambitions for a Viacom-CBS recombination (with Wall Street, generally, on his side). But with Moonves out of the picture and the companies together once more, Sumner's daughter is firmly in control of a potentially powerful (if late to the party) content giant that's willing to sell to all streamers.
THE TAKEAWAY "The CBS and Viacom entities shared a common destiny, but by waiting until 2019, they squandered a much bigger 'what could have been,' " says Jimmy Schaeffler of the Carmel Group. Still, Michael Pachter of Wedbush Securities thinks Shari could play catch-up by eventually hoarding CBS and Paramount's big libraries for the company's own Showtime and Pluto digital platforms. "Shari has vision," he says.
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Home Depot Supports Midwest Relief Efforts
By Matthew Kramer on June 7, 2019 Retail, Web Briefs
As a record number of tornadoes and flooding continue to affect the Midwest and neighboring states, The Home Depot is supporting clean-up and relief efforts, including a commitment of up to $250,000 by The Home Depot Foundation.
The Home Depot Foundation is working with nonprofit partners including Team Rubicon, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing, All Hands and Hearts and ToolBank Disaster Service.
Home Depot stores, along with The Home Depot Foundation, have sent emergency water and storm clean-up supplies to Kansas City, KS, and Jefferson City, MO, while activating warehouses for distribution of additional supplies in Tulsa, OK, and Dayton, OH, in partnership with Convoy of Hope. To date, the company has sent more than 100 truckloads of essential products to aid in cleanup of the affected communities.
“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by these severe storms,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “We will continue to work closely with our nonprofit partners to assess the needs of the impacted communities. In addition to financial support, our Team Depot associate volunteers will continue to work alongside these organizations to offer support.”
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Chautauqua Returns to Work Ahead of 2016 Spring Carnival
August 8, 2016 by Jared Timms
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Multiple Group 1 winner Chautauqua has returned to Team Hawkes’ stables at Rosehill ahead of a 2016 Spring Carnival campaign, to be geared towards the feature sprint races.
Champion sprinter Chautauqua has returned to Team Hawkes’ Rosehill stables ahead of the 2016 Spring Carnival. Photo: Steve Hart
Chautauqua has undoubtedly been the stable star for Team Hawkes throughout his entire racing career so far; posting twelve wins and a further eight minors through twenty-two starts, highlighted by five triumphs at the highest level.
Co-trainer Michael Hawkes told Racing Victoria that the Encosta De Lago gelding will solely target racing in Melbourne this time, with a view towards a trip abroad for the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin in December.
“He has spent the past couple of weeks in pre-training and is now back at Rosehill,” Hawkes said.
“We will just give him a few days to settle in and then look to step his work up.
“We’ve got eight weeks until the Moir Stakes so there is no need to rush with him, we will just take our time and get him right.
“But in terms of how he has come back, everything is fine at this stage. He is bright and well and looks great so all is fine.
“He will start his preparation up here and then we will decide shortly when he heads to Melbourne.
“Again, we’ve got plenty of time up our sleeve so there isn’t any rush.”
Chautauqua broke through for his first Group 1 triumph in the 2015 edition of the TJ Smith Stakes (1200m); bobbing his head at the right time to beat Lord Of The Sky on the line.
Resuming last spring for consecutive wins in the Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) and Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m), Chautauqua won the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) with ease before ending his year second in the Group 1 Darley Classic (1200m).
Returning this year for success in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m), the gelding out of Lovely Jubly placed third in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) before successfully defending his crown in the TJ Smith Stakes; travelling to Hong Kong for an impressive win in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) on May 1st.
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Jared graduated with a journalism degree in 2011. He is a keen sports fan and has enjoyed many accolades for his lively writing style and comprehensive coverage of major sporting events and horse racing. Today, you can find Jared cheering on his beloved Manchester City with a beer in hand.
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By: Lucas Dean
'The Favourite' and 'Roma' each received 10 nominations. Irish cinematographer Robbie Ryan was nominated for 'The Favourite'.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.
The Favourite, which was produced by Ireland's Element Pictures, and Alfonso Cuarón's Roma have received the most nominations, with each of the films securing 10 nods, including Best Picture. Meanwhile, Irish cinematographer Robbie Ryan (Fish Tank, American Honey) was nominated for his work in The Favorite and the controversial, Irish-produced Detainment received a nomination for Best Live-Action Short. [See this Thursday's print issue for our interview with Vincent Lambe, the writer and director of Detainment.] Late Afternoon, which was produced by the Irish animation powerhouse Cartoon Saloon, was nominated for Best Animated Short Film.
Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book, which some have dubbed the villains of awards season, also received Best Picture nominations.Other notable inclusions were Yalitza Aparicio's nomination for Best Actress in Roma, which potentially raises the likelihood of Roma becoming a frontrunner for Best Picture. Lady Gaga unsurprisingly secured a Best Actress nomination for A Star Is Born.
The awards ceremony will take place February 24 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Checkout the full list of nominees below:
Christian Bale (Vice)
Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born)
Willem Dafoe (At Eternity’s Gate)
Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody)
Viggo Mortensen (Green Book)
Yalitza Aparicio (Roma)
Glenn Close (The Wife)
Olivia Colman (The Favourite)
Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born)
Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)
Mahershala Ali (Green Book)
Adam Driver (BlacKkKlansman)
Sam Elliott (A Star Is Born)
Richard E. Grant (Can You Ever Forgive Me?)
Sam Rockwell (Vice)
Amy Adams (Vice)
Marina de Tavira (Roma)
Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk)
Emma Stone (The Favourite)
Rachel Weisz (The Favourite)
Best Directing
Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman)
Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite)
Alfonso Cuarón (Roma)
Adam McKay (Vice)
Never Look Away
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Best Foreign-Language Film
“All the Stars” (Black Panther)
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By Kimberly Cook |Email | Jun 28, 2019 | 2685 Views
Machine learning is the holy grail of data analysis, but unfortunately, that holy grail oftentimes requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science just to get started. Despite the incredible attention that machine learning and artificial intelligence get from the press, the reality is that there is a massive gap between the needs of companies to solve business challenges and the availability of talent for building incisive models.
YC-backed Intersect Labs is looking to solve that gap by making machine learning much more widely accessible to the business analyst community. Through its platform, which is being launched fully publicly, business analysts can upload their data, and Intersect will automatically identify the right machine learning models to apply to the dataset and optimize the parameters of those models.
The company was founded by Ankit Gordhandas and Aaron Fried in August of last year. In his previous job, Gordhandas deployed machine learning models to customers and started working on a tool that would speed up his work. "I actually realized I could build a version of the tool that was a little more advanced," he said, and that work ultimately led to the foundation of Intersect Labs. He linked up with Fried in October, and the two have been working on the platform since.
Intersect's goal is to move analysts from purely retrospective analysis to creating models that can predictively determine business strategy. "People who live in SQL and Excel, they are really good at pulling the data of the past, but we are giving them the superpower of seeing the future," Gordhandas explained. "All you need is your historical data, upload to our platform, and answer two questions."
Those questions essentially ask what the model should predict (the outcome variable). From there, Intersect begins by cleaning up the data and ensuring that the various columns are properly scaled for data analysis. Then, the platform begins constructing a range of machine learning models and evaluating their performance against the target output. Once an ideal model is identified, customers can integrate it into their other systems through a REST-style API.
What's interesting here is that Intersect can get better and better at identifying models over time based on the increasing diversity of datasets that it gets access to. Plus, as researchers identify new models or ways to tune them, the platform can potentially proactively improve the models it had previously identified for its customers, ensuring that they stay at the cutting edge of the field.
Today, the platform can handle one table of standard rows and columns for processing. Gordhandas said that the company intends to expand in the future to "image processing, audio processing, video processing, unstructured data processing" so that the platform can be applied to as diverse a set of data sources as possible
Gordhandas says that Intersect is attempting to sit in the middle of more specialized machine learning platforms that are limited to hyper-focused niches, while also offering more analytical power than comparably simpler solutions.
Certainly, space has seen a proliferation of options. New York City-based Generable (formerly Stan) uses Bayesian modeling and probabilistic programming to improve drug discovery, while Mintigo uses AI modeling to improve customer engagement. A huge number of other startups target different stages of the data analysis pipeline as well.
In the end, Intersect hopes to make these tools more widely accessible. The company has a couple of early customers already and is going through the Y Combinator accelerator this batch.
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A low-carbohydrate diet prolongs voiding function and weakens detrusor muscle contraction in rats
Kataoka T1, Hotta Y2, Hamakawa T3, Shibata Y4, Maeda Y2, Ugawa S4, Yasui T3, Kimura K1
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1. Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Japan., 2. Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Japan., 3. Department of Nephro-urology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Japan., 4. Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Japan.
Tomoya Kataoka
While the number of obese individuals is increasing owing to the Westernization of dietary habits all over the world, many people undertake diet programs. Among the most popular diet programs in recent years, "low-carbohydrate diet (LCD)" is one of the most prevalent. Some people achieved weight loss using this method; however, in a study conducted on more than 40,000 women in Sweden, the group of individuals who were on carbohydrate restricted diets developed an increased risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease and sudden death. These individuals often have such risks and lower urinary tract dysfunction. In this study, we pharmacologically investigated the influence of LCD on lower urinary tract function in rats to try and elucidate the mechanism of development of lower urinary tract disorders.
We divided 12-week-old female Wistar-ST rats into the control and LCD groups (n = 8 in each group). Rats in the control group were fed a CLEA rodent diet CE-2. On the other hands, rats in the LCD group were raised with a feed in which carbohydrates were replaced with milk casein. Each diet was calculated in similar caloric intake. After 4 weeks, the voiding function and detrusor muscle contraction were evaluated. Cystometrography (CMG) was performed to assess the voiding interval and intravesical pressure. Detrusor muscle contraction was measured via isometric tension using bladder tissue. Contraction was induced by carbachol (10−10 to 10−4 M) and electrical field stimulation (EFS; 1−64 Hz). Moreover, a muscarinic receptor antagonist was used. Real-time PCR was used to examine variations (muscarinic receptors and Rho associated coiled-coil containing protein kinases) in the expression of mRNA in the excised bladder tissue.
The body weight of the rats in the LCD group significantly decreased from one week after LCD administration to 4 weeks. Based on the CMG (80 μL/min) results (Figure A), LCD resulted in a significant prolongation of the voiding interval (LCD group: 1154.5 ± 324.5 sec., control group: 673.5 ± 99.8 sec., Figure B). Intravesical pressure did not differ significantly between the groups (LCD group: 41.6 ± 11.3 cmH2O, control group: 55.0 ± 8.6 cmH2O, Figure C). In contrast, rats on LCD showed a significantly weaker detrusor muscle contractile force in response to carbachol at 10-6 to 10-4-M concentrations (LCD group: 122.8 ± 36.3 N/g, control group: 367.2 ± 158.3 N/g, Figure D). Similarly, rats on LCD showed a weaker contractile force in response to EFS at 2–64 Hz (LCD group: 115.9 ± 9.1 N/g, control group: 357.7 ± 82.6 N/g, Figure E). Adding a muscarinic receptor antagonist did not cause significant differences in the contractile force in response to EFS between the control and LCD groups. The mRNA expression levels of muscarinic receptors (M2 and M3) were significantly lower in the LCD group than in the control group. Rho associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK-2) mRNA expression was also significantly lower in the LCD group than in the control group.
Our studies showed that LCD could alter the voiding function and detrusor muscle contraction in rats. Interestingly, LCD resulted in the prolongation of the voiding interval. LCD also weakened detrusor muscle contraction in response to carbachol and EFS, though the intravesical pressure as per CMG did not change significantly between the groups. LCD resulted in a decrease in not only M2 and M3 mRNA, but also ROCK-2 mRNA expression. We believe that the down-regulated M2, M3, and ROCK-2 mRNA led to weakened detrusor muscle contraction.
Excessive diet or malnutrition might result in an underactive bladder by decreasing the response of the muscarinic receptors and urinary bladder smooth muscle contractility. Effects of LCD on rats may be induced in a short period of 4 weeks and may be useful as a new under-activity bladder model.
Funding Research grant from the Urakami Foundation for Food and Food Culture Promotion Clinical Trial No Subjects Animal Species Rat Ethics Committee The ethics review board of Nagoya City University
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