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__label__wiki	0.915447	0.915447	More evidence sought in case of 2 fired state workers Doug Finke May 17, 2007 at 12:01 AM May 17, 2007 at 4:23 PM SPRINGFIELD -- Two state government workers will have to continue to wait to find out if they will be reinstated to their jobs, afetr the Illinois Civil Service Commission voted Thursday to remand the case for additional evidence. By DOUG FINKE STATE CAPITOL BUREAU SPRINGFIELD -- Dawn DeFraties and Michael Casey will have to continue to wait to find out if they will be reinstated to their state jobs. The Illinois Civil Service Commission voted Thursday to remand the case for additional evidence. The vote was despite an administrative law judge’s recommendation earlier this month that the two should not have been fired for allegedly manipulating the state hiring process to give favored treatment to politically connected applicants. The judge said the evidence warranted only a 14-day suspension for the two. The five-member commission met behind closed doors for nearly three hours before taking the unanimous vote. No public discussion took place before the vote, and commission chairman Chris Kolker refused to answer questions afterward. “At this point, giving the state a second bite at the apple seems inherently unfair, and we will be reviewing what options we have to address the situation,” said Carl Draper, the attorney for Casey and DeFraties. “The state rested. It said it put on all of the evidence that it was going to put on.” Attorneys for the state called more than a dozen witnesses during on-and-off hearings that stretched over nearly two months. On March 23, they called their final two witnesses and announced they’d finished presenting their evidence. Draper called no witnesses, saying it wasn’t necessary because the state didn’t prove its case. Draper said Thursday he has no idea what additional evidence the commission expects to receive or how the case will proceed. That will be determined by Administrative Law Judge Anthony Dos Santos, who presided over the hearing conducted for DeFraties and Casey. “Perhaps he’ll share with us some insight about what happened behind closed doors during this proceeding we weren’t privy to,” Draper said. Dos Santos also declined to answer questions after the commission meeting. “In all of the years I’ve dealt with state government, I’ve never seen the Civil Service Commission remand a case for additional evidence,” Draper said. “We have serious questions about the authority of that kind of order. We may well be looking at addressing what just happened in the courts.” The commission’s executive director, Dan Stralka, said the move is not unprecedented. “I recall one case where it happened twice,” Stralka said. “It’s not that unusual.” He added that personnel rules do not stipulate how quickly the additional evidence must be accumulated. DeFraties and Casey worked in the personnel bureau at the state Department of Central Management Services in Springfield from 2003 to 2005. DeFraties was a deputy director, and Casey was her assistant. Among other things, the two were accused of giving “A” grades to unqualified applicants, changing grades, grading some applications ahead of others to give them a hiring advantage, and entering some applications into state computers ahead of others. They also were charged with insubordination for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into their activities by Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s office. Dos Santos recommended May 4 that most of the charges be dismissed, including insubordination, giving undeserved grades and ordering that some applicants be quickly entered into state computers. He also said the insubordination charge should be dismissed because DeFraties and Casey weren’t told they could be fired if they did not cooperate in the governor’s office’s investigation. Both did cooperate in a probe launched by the state’s Office of Executive Inspector General, the judge noted. However, Dos Santos said the evidence did show that DeFraties and Casey allowed some clout-heavy applications to be graded ahead of others in violation of state rules and that they did not record applications that got less than an “A” grade. He added that favoritism toward some applications existed at CMS before DeFraties and Casey started worked there, but they should have done more to stop the practice. In May 2006, the Blagojevich administration announced the two had been fired as part of the administration’s efforts to root out corruption. However, Dos Santos said his review of the evidence supported only a 14-day suspension, not termination. Draper said neither of his clients have had permanent jobs since they were fired. Doug Finke can be reached at (217) 788-1527 or doug.finke@sj-r.com.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2360
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__label__cc	0.639961	0.360039	PRES Menu Show search box. Executive Memoranda Presidential Communications Space Allocation CSU Executive Orders Request Presidential Appearance Current page: November 15, 2018 – Wildcats Rise Care and Resources Center opens Monday November 15, 2018 – Wildcats Rise Care and Resources Center opens Monday To: Faculty and Staff From: President Gayle Hutchinson Our entire campus community is shaken from the impact of the Camp Fire, whether you were directly or indirectly impacted. On Monday, November 19, we will open the Wildcats Rise Care and Resources Center in the Bell Memorial Union to provide emotional support and information to anyone who is struggling after the fires. The center is a one-stop shop for counseling, academic advising, employment advice, and other important services. You’ll find Wildcats who can answer your questions about financial assistance, leaves, benefits, payroll, and housing, and point to community resources for helping with insurance and other questions. The center will open at 8:30 a.m. with refreshments and remarks from me at 9 a.m. Serving as a drop-in center, it is expected to be open until 5 p.m. and people can drop in at any time to access its services or gather as a community. I hope you will consider arriving when it opens so you have time to reconnect with colleagues and friends as the Wildcat family reunites. I look forward to seeing you soon. Together, Wildcats Rise. Together, we will rebuild our community. president@csuchico.edu www.csuchico.edu/pres California Faculty Association(opens in new window)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2363
__label__wiki	0.916502	0.916502	Electronic driving systems don't always work, tests show Tom Krisher The Associated Press Published Thursday, November 15, 2018 1:26AM EST In this March 23, 2018 file photo provided by KTVU, emergency personnel work a the scene where a Tesla electric SUV crashed into a barrier on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, Calif. (KTVU via AP, File) DETROIT -- Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash. The tests brought a warning from the auto club that drivers shouldn't think that the systems make their vehicles self-driving, and that they should always be ready to take control. AAA also said that use of the word "pilot" by automakers in naming their systems can make some owners believe the vehicles can drive themselves. "These systems are made as an aid to driving, they are not autonomous, despite all of the hype around vehicle autonomy," said Greg Brannon, AAA's director of automotive engineering. "Clearly having 'pilot' in the name may imply a level of unaided driving, which is not correct for the current state of the development of these systems." The test results released Thursday come after several highly publicized crashes involving Tesla vehicles that were operating on the company's system named "Autopilot." The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating some of the crashes, including a March fatality that involved a Model X that struck a freeway barrier near Mountain View, California. The AAA findings are the second tests showing that the systems can't handle every situation in real-world driving, including some that are relatively common. In August, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released tests that showed similar problems to the AAA study. The auto club tested the systems on four vehicles that had adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. Vehicles tested included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class, the 2018 Nissan Rogue, a 2017 Tesla Model S and a 2019 Volvo XC40. In addition to Tesla's Autopilot, Volvo calls its system "Pilot Assist," while Nissan's is named "ProPilot Assist." Automakers generally say they tell drivers that their cars aren't fully self-driving and that they should always be alert and ready to intervene. AAA says all four vehicles drifted out of lanes and hugged lane markers, struggling with moderate traffic, curved roads and streets with busy intersections. Three of the four would have failed to avoid a crash when the vehicle ahead of them changed lanes and a simulated stopped vehicle was ahead. "As a result we had to take evasive action," said Brannon, who wouldn't identify the vehicles that failed to stop in time. The vehicles' owner's manuals say that spotting a stationary vehicle after a lead vehicle changes lanes is a design limitation for the systems, Brannon said. But he said researchers expected the vehicles to see stopped vehicles and react in time. Automakers generally say that the systems are designed to supplement a human driver and they make it clear the vehicles don't drive themselves. Nissan said its system name contains the word "assist," showing that it's designed to help the driver. "Mercedes-Benz has always stressed that this technology is designed to assist the driver, not to encourage customers to ignore their responsibilities as drivers," the automaker said in a statement. Tesla says that it reminds drivers to keep their hands on the wheel. "Tesla has always been clear that Autopilot doesn't make the car impervious to all accidents," the company said in a statement earlier this year. A message was left Thursday seeking comment from Volvo. Brannon said that despite their shortcomings, the systems have great potential to save lives and stop crashes from happening. "Anything that can serve as a backstop to a good driver is going to enhance the safety of the system, of the driver," he said. Auto industry looks to future beyond car ownership with sharing, subscriptions Navigate on Autopilot feature makes Tesla vehicles more autonomous than ever Driverless robotbus designed to withstand snow Google spinoff to test driverless cars in California BMW ramps up investment in China to meet electric demand Driverless car study asks who should get hit in unavoidable collisions More Auto Stories One-wheeled wonder: Edmonton man rides electric unicycle in -37C weather Alberta's Support Our Troops licence plates raise nearly $2.5M for veterans Volkswagen creating first innovation hub in North America	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2365
__label__cc	0.678746	0.321254	FACTORIA + CAFE ABOUT CULTURA Cultura Chocolate is Colorado's Premier Award Winning Chocolate Making Company Cultura Chocolate is a Latina owned bean-to-bar chocolate making company with a mission to create truly amazing chocolate that has greater transparency, sustainability, and accessibility. Specifically inspired the owner's experiences during her childhood trips to her family's hometown in Mexico, Cultura seeks to honor and share the history and cultures of the communities where cacao originated. This mission and Cultura's dedication to always being curious, never compromising, pushing boundaries, and having fun are reflected in every aspect of Cultura - from the name, to the packaging, to the origins they source their beans from, to how they make their chocolate and share their story. Cultura's commitment has been recognized by the chocolate community with the various national and international awards including a Good Food Award for their 70% Haiti chocolate bar. Cultura looks forward to sharing their delicious chocolate journey with readers like you. DAMARIS RONKANEN OWNER/OPERATOR/CHOCOLATE MAKER Chocolate has been a part of Damaris’ story in some form or another for most of her life. When she was a kid, she would visit her grandparents in Mexico where her abuela made the best champurrado (chocolate atole) and mole sauce in town. It was dishes like these that made Damaris passionate about food and cooking. After graduating from Tufts University, Damaris decided to pursue her passion of cooking by working in some of the best restaurants in Boston and Denver. During her time as a pastry chef, she developed an appreciation for the use of chocolate and its many applications. Wanting to learn more about the history of chocolate and how chocolate was made, Damaris began her own chocolate-making company, Dead Dog Chocolate. During this time, she focused on making chocolates inspired by ingredients and techniques used in Mexico. While still holding on to many of the values that drove her to start Dead Dog Chocolate, she is excited for her next chapter in the chocolate world with the creation of Cultura Chocolate. When Damaris isn't making chocolate she can be found enjoy the beautiful Colorado outdoors, catching up on one of her favorite superhero TV shows, and throwing extravagant dinner parties. OUR BEAN TO BAR PROCESS 3742 Morrison Rd Denver, CO 80219	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2366
__label__cc	0.71795	0.28205	Chondroid metaplasia in the tunica media of the aorta in dogs submitted to saphenous vein aorto-cava by-pass. Pardo-Mindan F.J., Herreros J., Contreras F., Robledo C., Valerdiz S. Department of Pathology, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. Magazine: Pathologica Date: Jun 1, 1994 Pathological Anatomy [SP] We submitted twelve dogs to aorto-superior vena cava by-pass with saphenous vein. Six months later, all dogs had developed areas of chondroid metaplasia in the tunica media of the aorta, near the area of anastomosis. Three dogs also had bony metaplasia. The Foci of metaplasia had no relation to sutures. This lesion begins with a build-up store of glycosaminoglycans in the tunica media. Later, elastic fibers show a fenestration and dissolution, while chondrocytes replace smooth muscle fibres. We suggest that the rupture of the vasa vasorum during operation and the traction and pulsation of the by-pass over the area of suture could be the cause of this direct metaplasia. CITATION Pathologica. 1994 Jun;86(3):297-300	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2368
__label__cc	0.537235	0.462765	The DJs Andy Chrisman Ellie Lowther Jazzy Cat Mike Clarke DJ A. Nonymous David Rolfe Dean Fraser Jason Greenwood Carl Bennett Andrew Clenaghan Adam Sancto Darth Baka Oli Patto DJ Bollywood Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez Anne Woodcock and James Brooks Mumtaz Sanam Sahir Ali Joe Mack David & Tass Elvis Herod, Morgan Fantastic and Bambi Racheeed Yawar Hussain Naat Ki Mehfil Amaan Hussain Gary Jackson Mike Kaid Mehfil-e-Shab DJ 90s Man Arfan Baig Mideon & Viscera Idrees Rashid Chloe Tempestoso The Rockers Tanya and Tariro Listen Live Pause in What's On Small Business Saturday Puts Spotlight on Middlesbrough By Administrator Published December 03, 2019 MIDDLESBROUGH shoppers are urged to buy local this Saturday as part of an annual event to promote independent businesses. Small Business Saturday 2019 takes place this year on Saturday, December 7. Last month the Small Business Saturday campaign bus parked up in Middlesbrough to gather local business and community leaders to celebrate small businesses and their communities. The bus featured a special ‘Blue Sofa' interview series, where small businesses, entrepreneurs and leading local figures shared stories about their business or local area to a Facebook live audience. Small businesses from the local area, including Rountons Coffee Roasters, pie-making business Pie Jackers, ethical and sustainable sportswear designer and manufacturer GRN Bikewear along with 1600 Systems, Bentleys Coffee Shop, Business Doctors, Mabo Media and Publicity Seekers were all in attendance. A grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, Small Business Saturday was originally founded by American Express in the U.S. in 2010. It is now in its seventh year in the UK, with the aim of supporting and promoting the UK's 5.8m small businesses. American Express remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK, as part of its on-going commitment to encourage consumers to shop small. Small Business Saturday last year saw an estimated £812m spent on the day with small businesses across the UK. American Express remains the principal supporter of the campaign in the UK, as part of its ongoing commitment to encourage consumers to shop small. Small Business Saturday also benefits from the backing of leading business organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses, Indeed and Dell. The campaign is also supported by Amazon, printed.com, Square and Xero. Local business support agency Enterprise Made Simple were also on hand to offer guidance and information. Director of Small Business Saturday, Michelle Ovens MBE said: "Each year this campaign has grown in support from government, business and communities alike, and so we can't wait for December to come round and put small businesses in the spotlight once again. "Small businesses are the heart of their communities with 5.6 million keeping their local economies moving, providing jobs, training and unique services. "But this is not just a campaign for one day, it is a year-round celebration of small businesses and we want to ensure the long-term success of those high street heroes and digital stars, with a campaign that showcases their contribution for months before and after Small Business Saturday." A spokesman for Middlesbrough Council said: "We're delighted to welcome the Small Business Saturday bus to Middlesbrough. It's a fantastic campaign that we would encourage all local businesses to get involved with. We at Middlesbrough Council are passionate about supporting small firms and we already work with and support many small businesses here, and in the wider area. "This is a great opportunity to put small businesses in the spotlight. They are already doing amazing things for our community and deserve greater recognition for their role in the local community." If your business would like a ‘small business Saturday' #FindYourLocalHero poster to display get in touch with Middlesbrough Council This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Read 176 times Last modified on Tuesday, 03 December 2019 14:54 Latest from Administrator Police Name Two Men Wanted in Connection with Suspected Murder Children’s Critical Care Unit is One of the First of its Kind Crackdown On Dealers and Yobs Hits North Ormesby The United Nations launches 75th anniversary dialogues Knit & Natter Group Celebrates Tenth Birthday More in this category: Previous Extended Free Parking Offer in Middlesbrough This Christmas Next On Your Bike for a Festive Fundraiser Please subscribe to our newsletter! Community Voice FM (CVFM) Ltd is not for profit media organisation based in Middlesbrough: we operate a grassroots-led radio station. 104.5 CVFM Radio started broadcasting in August 2009 serving the diverse population of Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas. Community Information & Media House 169 Victoria Road Middlesbrough, TS1 3 www.cvfm.org.uk The radio, the telephone, Facebook – each of these inventions changed the world. Each of them scared the heck out of an older generation. And each of them was invented by people who were in their 20s. – Daniel H. Wilson Copyright © 2020 CVFM Radio. All rights reserved. CVFM Radio	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2369
__label__wiki	0.76893	0.76893	Nord Stream 2 pipeline to be completed by early 2021, Putin says DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) attend their joint news conference after their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo) Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that he hopes that work on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will be finished by early next year. "I hope that by the end of this year, or in the first quarter of next year, work will be finished and the gas pipeline will start operating," Putin said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after talks at the Kremlin. For her part, Merkel said she did not agree with the U.S. approach to sanctions related to Nord Stream 2 and that the project was legitimized by the European Union. The German leader said Nord Stream 2 was an important project for Europe but the sourcing of gas should be diversified. Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a bill that included legislation imposing sanctions on firms laying pipes for Nord Stream 2. The Trump administration, like the Obama administration before it, opposes the project on the grounds that it would strengthen Putin's economic and political grip over Europe. Nord Stream 2 would allow Russia to bypass Ukraine and Poland to deliver gas under the Baltic Sea to Germany. Gazprom is taking on half of the project's planned costs and the rest is divided between five European energy companies – Austria's OMV, Germany's Uniper and Wintershall, Royal Dutch Shell and France's Engie. Previous in Energy Inaugurated in a grand ceremony in Istanbul, TurkStream has created... Next in Energy The company said that the sale of an additional 450 million shares... Clean energy generation receives TL 38B in incentives in 2019 Turkey considering new partner for nuke plant in Sinop Ankara slams EU statement on East Med drilling, says it should end double standards	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2372
__label__wiki	0.531971	0.531971	Overnight at the DMA, I Chill with Tlaloc the Rain God, Who Kindly Doesn't Eat Me Luke Darby Luke Darby \| November 7, 2013 \| 6:00am On the first Saturday after Halloween, I woke up next to a case of bear masks and made sure nothing looked like it had moved while I slept. I survived a night at the Dallas Museum of Art. Last Friday the DMA hosted Overnight at the DMA, the newest addition to the DMA Friends program. The DMA launched its Friends program, the first free museum membership program in the country, in January. Friends earn points by attending lectures or checking in at galleries and exhibits or showing up to other events. "All free events," says Kimberly Daniell, the DMA's public relations manager. "You don't need to pay anything to earn points." If you're a really gung-ho Friend, you can score up to 5,000 points on an event-heavy night. The points count toward special perks, like discounts at the gift shop, depending on how many you cash in. Overnight at the DMA cost 100,000 points, which broke the bank for a lot of the attendees. From 7 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday, 24 Friends and 23 staff members (only five of them staying overnight) would be the only people in the museum. (If those numbers sound a bit skewed, remember that this was the first night, and 100K is a lot of Friends points.) "The whole thing sounds like a lot of fun," I kept repeating to myself as I walked in, and not at all like the setup of an elaborate mass murder plot. I never saw Night at the Museum. In my head the script that plays out when you get a bunch of strangers overnight in a cavernous building is for a horror movie. One that's wildly inappropriate for families. Our tour began at the entrance to the Ancient American Art wing, on the balcony in front of a massive head of Tlaloc, the goggle-eyed rain god of the Aztecs who looks down at the Dale Chihuly glass sculptures covering the cafe windows. If we decided to stay up until lights out, instead of retreating to a quiet area on another floor, then we'd come back here around 2 a.m. to roll out sleeping bags in front of Tlaloc. Since the end of the rainy season was coinciding with All Saints' Day, everything was spiritually shifty and ominous. So most of the tour, thoroughly hosted by the DMA's newest hire, Kimberly Jones, focused on human sacrifice. And a bit on hallucinogenic snails. The staff has been tinkering with ways to make interacting with the museum more lively, and their first effort was to get our heart rates jacked up. We split into groups and took turns rolling three giant dice: one designated a gallery, one a type of work to look for (something with water, something gold, etc.) and one gave a task to do with or at the piece we find. Retitle, sketch, attach a thought bubble and take photo. The point was whoever got the most in 30 minutes won. Thirty minutes during which we would all be split up running through the different galleries, I thought. If the night takes an R-rated turn, it's going to start now. Then I ran off to find an Asian work with an animal and make up a noise for it. Despite our sprinting, my team was bested by four college freshmen scattered through UT Dallas, Texas A&M and UT Austin. We got five, they got 10. I suspect they were less discerning about the artworks they chose (we tried to show rarefied taste in our selections) or maybe their knees just work better. Maybe I need to be less cutthroat with strangers. The most mentally taxing challenge the DMA staff doled out to us they coyly called "Provocative Comparisons." In Decorative Arts and Design, each team had to concoct a love story between two randomly assigned works, then attempt to build their potential offspring out of a bag of cups, cardboard and foil. It was the sort of assignment you'd give to kindergartners if you thought they could describe the romance between an ornate cupboard and a serving dish. Because the sort of people who would voluntarily choose to spend a Friday night in a museum tend to be decent, considerate folks, no one went into great detail to describe the physical coupling that would make an urn-gate baby. My sidekick and I got a cone-shaped office chair and wall clock ringed with pegs and balls. Had anyone asked, we could have described the coitus that produced the whirligig offspring we built out of taped-up colored pencils, but no one was curious. We did win a sketchbook and some postcards for it, though. There were times in the night that felt more like a field trip. The lot of us sat cross-legged in the Reves Collection to listen to recordings of staff members who saw the ghost of benefactor Emery Reves. (Mr. Reves apparently burns display candles, chats with unsuspecting visitors, sets off motion alarms and once, inexplicably, was a thin black creature scurrying across the floor.) The tour through the Jim Hodges exhibition also had game-like aspects but getting swept up there was easy and joyous. If the Overnight is a success -- based on attendee feedback, cost benefit analysis, all that jazz -- it'll be another year before it returns. Aside from planning logistics, it's going to take awhile for more Friends to hit the 100,000-point mark. Yes, I had nightmares about being trapped in a villainous museum while I was actually in a sleeping bag in a museum. But I woke up unscathed and entertained. And I can say I spent the night with a rain god.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2373
__label__cc	0.60929	0.39071	The Shop at Bluebird wins a Spectrum Award! Our concept for The Shop at Bluebird wins in the Speciality Softlines category! We’re happy to announce that our concept for The Shop at Bluebird has won a design:retail Spectrum Award in the Speciality Softlines category! Congratulations to everyone involved in the project. We created the playground of wonders concept for the store’s new home in Covent Garden after it spent 12 years as an iconic destination on the Kings Road. The 15,000 sqft flagship is designed to gradually reveal its theatrical interior that expresses the brand’s whimsical and free-spirited identity. The space houses a curated edit of premium fashion, beauty, artwork and design, as well as a restaurant and rooftop terrace. Click here to read more.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2374
__label__cc	0.722335	0.277665	Epidural Corticosteroids: More Trouble Than They're Worth By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR Use of epidural steroid injections has increased dramatically in recent years, despite the fact that studies have failed to demonstrate evidence this procedure is clinically helpful (while other studies suggest it may actually be dangerous). Considering that lack of evidence — not to mention the terrible 2012 outbreak of fungal meningitis / infections [see sidebar] caused by contaminated vials used for epidural corticosteroid injections — it is prudent at least to take a critical look at this procedure, particularly as it relates to conditions doctors of chiropractic treat. Steroid Injections: Small, Short-Term Relief Only In a recent meta-analysis of 23 randomized trials involving more than 2,000 patients in which epidural steroid injections were compared with placebo, epidural steroid injections produced small, statistically insignificant short-term improvements in pain and disability compared to placebo. This improvement also was only over a short period of time — two weeks to three months. Beyond 12 months, there was no significant difference between groups.1 Side Effects Including Skeletal Deterioration, Fracture Risk Besides infection, there are other side effects associated with epidural steroid injections: bleeding, nerve damage and dural puncture. Then there are side effects associated with the steroid medication, which include the following: a transient decrease in immunity, high blood sugar, stomach ulcers, avascular necrosis (mainly in the hip joint), cataracts and increased risk of fracture. This last complication is certainly not emphasized in clinical circles. Therapeutic steroids may reduce pain, however the use of steroid injections seem to promote deterioration of skeletal quality, which is not surprising since other forms of steroid medication have long been associated with osteoporosis. A retrospective study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery looked at lumbar epidural steroid injection (LESI), and the potential impact on bone fragility and vertebral fractures (spinal fractures). Researchers identified a total of 50,345 patients who had medical diagnosis codes involving the spine; within that group, a total of 3,415 patients had received at least one LESI. Three thousand patients were randomly selected from the 3,415 injected population and 3,000 additional patients were selected from the non-injected group as a control group. There was no significant difference between the injected and non-injected groups with respect to age, sex, race, hyperthyroidism or corticosteroid use. When incidence of vertebral fractures was assessed, researchers discovered that an increasing number of injections was associated with an increasing likelihood of fractures, and each successive injection increased the risk of spinal fracture by 21 percent.2 Based on this evidence, LESIs clearly exacerbate skeletal fragility. They promote deterioration of skeletal quality similar to the use of exogenous steroids, which is the leading cause of secondary osteoporosis. In fact, the rate of vertebral fracture following epidural steroid injections may be underestimated. Both European and American guidelines, based on systemic reviews, conclude that epidural corticosteroid injections may offer temporary relief of sciatica, but do not reduce the rate of subsequent surgery.3 This conclusion is based on multiple randomized trials comparing epidural steroid injections with placebo injections, and monitoring of subsequent surgery rates.4 Facet joint injections with corticosteroids seem no more effective than saline injections.5-6 Rising Costs, Limited Benefits Despite the limited benefits of epidural injections, Medicare claims show a 271 percent increase during a recent seven-year interval.7 Earlier Medicare claims analyses also demonstrated rapid increases in spinal injection rates. For patients with axial back pain without sciatica, there is no evidence of benefit from spinal injections; however, many injections given to patients in the Medicare population seem to be for axial back pain alone.7 Charges per injection have risen 100 percent during the past decade (after inflation), and the combination of increasing rates and charges has resulted in a 629 percent increase in fees for spinal injections.7 Yet during this time, the Medicare population increased by only 12 percent. It all begs the question: Why such a huge increase in the use of a procedure that has limited benefit? Patients need to be informed about treatment options including the best evidence for effectiveness, uncertainties and risks, so they can take an expanded role in decision-making. Epidural steroid injections have little clinical benefit (short or long term) and are associated with significant risks. Steroid injections cause deterioration of bone quality, elevating the risk of spinal fracture. Use of epidural steroid injections has increased dramatically despite lack of evidence to justify the procedure. Pinto RZ, et al. Epidural corticosteroid injections in the management of sciatica: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Intern Med, 2012 Nov 13; [e-pub ahead of print]. Mandel S, Schilling J, Peterson E, et al. A retrospective analysis of vertebral body fractures following epidural steroid injections. J Bone & Joint Surg, 2013 Jun;95(11):961-964. Armon C, Argoff CE, Samuels J, Backonja M. Assessment: use of epidural steroid injections to treat radicular lumbosacral pain. Report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology, 2007;68:723-9. Arden NK, Price C, Reading I, et al. A multicentre randomized controlled trial of epidural corticosteroid injections for sciatica: the WEST study. Rheumatol,2005;44:1399-406. Airaksinen O, Brox JI, Cedraschi C, et al. European guidelines for the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain. Eur Spine J, 2006;15(Suppl 2):S192—S300. Chou R, Rosenquist R, Loeser J. ACP-APS Guidelines for Surgical and Interventional Procedures for Chronic Low Back Pain. Presented at Symposium 312 of the American Pain Society's 27th Annual Scientific Meeting, Tampa, Fla., May 8, 2008. Friedly J, Chan L, Deyo R. Increases in lumbosacral injections in the Medicare population: 1994—2001. Spine, 2007;32:1754-60. Summary of Main Points Infection: Framingham Outbreak CDC reported in 2012 Infections including cases of fungal meningitis; localized spinal or paraspinal infections, including epidural abscess, basilar stroke, vertebral osteomeylitis and arachnoiditis; and infections associated with injection in a peripheral joint space such as the knee, shoulder or ankle. Ultimately, the outbreak resulted in 751 cases and 64 deaths in more than 20 states. Transient decrease in immunity Increased risk of fracture. “Promote deterioration of skeletal quality” When incidence of vertebral fractures was assessed, researchers discovered that an increasing number of injections was associated with an increasing likelihood of fractures, and “each successive injection increased the risk of spinal fracture by 21 percent.2” Both European and American guidelines, based on systemic reviews, conclude that epidural corticosteroid injections may offer temporary relief of sciatica, but do not reduce the rate of subsequent surgery.3 This conclusion is based on multiple randomized trials comparing epidural steroid injections with placebo injections, and monitoring of subsequent surgery rates.4 Facet joint injections with corticosteroids seem no more effective than saline injections.5-6 According to the FDA in its April 23, 2014 announcement: "Injection of corticosteroids into the epidural space of the spine may result in rare but serious adverse events, including loss of vision, stroke, paralysis, and death. The injections are given to treat neck and back pain, and radiating pain in the arms and legs. The effectiveness and safety of epidural administration of corticosteroids have not been established, and FDA has not approved corticosteroids for this use." Tainted Steroid Injections: The Framingham Outbreak In September 2012, the CDC and the FDA began investigating a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections among patients who had received contaminated steroid injections. The contaminated vials were tracked back to a New England compounding center in Framingham, Mass. The cases included fungal meningitis; localized spinal or paraspinal infections, including epidural abscess, basilar stroke, vertebral osteomeylitis and arachnoiditis; and infections associated with injection in a peripheral joint space such as the knee, shoulder or ankle. Ultimately, the outbreak resulted in 751 cases and 64 deaths in more than 20 states.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2375
__label__wiki	0.704632	0.704632	To Charles Lyell 10 April [1860]1 Down Bromley Kent. Ap. 10th Thank you much for your note of the 4th. 2 I am very glad to hear that you are at Torquay. I shd. have amused myself earlier by writing to you; but I have had Hooker & Huxley staying here, & they have fully occupied my time;3 as a little of anything is a full dose for me.— I have got “The Future”, but cannot clearly make head or tail of it.—4 There has been a plethora of Reviews, & I am really quite sick of myself.— There is very long Review by Carpenter in Med.-Chirurg. Review:5 very good & well-balanced but not brilliant. He discusses Hookers book at as great length as mine, & makes excellent extracts; but I could not get Hooker to feel the least interest in being praised. Carpenter speaks of you in thoroughily proper terms.6 There is a brilliant review by Huxley, with capital hits;7 but I do not know that he much advances subject: I think I have convinced him that he has hardly allowed weight enough to the cases of varieties of plants being in some degree sterile.—8 To diverge from Reviews Asa Gray sends me from Wyman (who will write) a good case of all the pigs being black in the Everglades of Virginia;9 on asking about cause, it seems (I have got capital analogous cases) that when the black pigs eat a certain nut, their bones become red & they suffer to certain extent, but that the white pigs lose their hoofs & perish; “& we aid by selection for we kill most of the young white pigs” This was said by man who could hardly read.— By the way it is a great blow to me that you cannot admit to potency of natural selection; the more I think of it, the less I doubt its power for great & small changes.— I have just read the Edinburgh, which without doubt is by Owen.10 It is extremely malignant, clever & I fear will be very damaging. He is atrociously severe on Huxley’s lecture, & very bitter against Hooker. So we three enjoyed it together: not that I really enjoyed it, for it made me uncomfortable for one night; but I have got quite over it today. It requires much study to appreciate all the bitter spite of many of the remarks against me; indeed I did not discover all myself.— It scandalously misrepresents many parts. He misquotes some passages altering words within inverted commas. Makes me say that the dorsal vertebræ of pigeons vary & refers to page where the word dorsal does not appear. Sneers at my saying a certain organ is the branchiæ of Balanidæ; whilst in his own “Invertebrata” published before I published on cirripedes, he calls them organs without doubt branchiæ.—11 It is painful to be hated in the intense degree with which Owen hates me.— Now for a curious thing about my Book, & then I have done. In last Saturday Gardeners’ Chronicle, a Mr Patrick Matthews publishes long extract from his work on “Naval Timber & Arboriculture” published in 1831, in which he briefly but completely anticipates the theory of Nat. Selection.—12 I have ordered the Book, as some few passages are rather obscure but it, is certainly, I think, a complete but not developed anticipation!13 Erasmus always said that surely this would be shown to be the case someday. Anyhow one may be excused in not having discovered the fact in a work on “Naval Timber”. I heartily hope that your Torquay work may be successful.14 Give my kindest remembrances to Falconer, & I hope he is pretty well.— Hooker & Huxley (with Mrs. Huxley) were extremely pleasant, but poor dear Hooker is tired to death of my Book; & it is a marvel & prodigy if you are not worse tired, if that be possible. Farewell my dear Lyell \| Yours affect \| C. Darwin How hard it is to please everyone. I told Jukes that I shd. leave out in any next Edition about the Weald, & he demurred greatly & said “he almost fancied he had written himself”, as he bravely told Murchison.—15 Dated by the reference to William Benjamin Carpenter’s review of Origin ([Carpenter] 1860b). Joseph Dalton Hooker, Thomas Henry Huxley, and Henrietta Anne Huxley visited Down over the weekend of 7 and 8 April 1860 (Emma Darwin’s diary). The Future was a London journal of ‘philosophical research and criticism’. The first number, issued in April 1860, included an anonymous review of Origin. There is a copy in the Darwin Pamphlet Collection–CUL. [Carpenter] 1860b. See letter to W. B. Carpenter, 6 April [1860]. See letter to W. B. Carpenter, 6 April [1860]. [T. H. Huxley] 1860b. Thomas Henry Huxley maintained that CD’s theory could not be fully acknowledged until it was shown how sterility could arise between interbreeding hybrids (T. H. Huxley 1860a, p. 198). Asa Gray’s letter is missing, but see the letter to Asa Gray, 3 April [1860]. Jeffries Wyman wrote to CD later in the year (letter from Jeffries Wyman, [c. 15] September 1860). [R. Owen] 1860a. See letter to T. H. Huxley, 9 April [1860]. Patrick Matthew’s article was published in the Gardeners’ Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette, 7 April 1860, pp. 312–13. It included long extracts from Matthew 1831. See Appendix V. CD’s annotated copy of Matthew 1831, inscribed ‘Ap. 13th 1860’, is in the Darwin Library–CUL. Brixham Cave, near Torquay, was being excavated by Hugh Falconer and William Pengelly. Lyell had joined the group to inspect the fossil remains and flint implements they had uncovered. Lyell described the results of the excavations in C. Lyell 1863, pp. 96–103. For an account of Lyell’s work on the antiquity of man, see Bynum 1984. The letter has not been found, but see the letter to Asa Gray, 3 April [1860]. CD refers to Joseph Beete Jukes and Roderick Impey Murchison. Matthew, Patrick. 1831. On naval timber and arboriculture; with critical notes on authors who have recently treated the subject of planting. London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, & Green. Edinburgh: Adam Black. W. B. Carpenter’s review of Origin [in Br. & Foreign Med.-Chir. Rev. 25 (1860): 367–404] "very good and well balanced, but not brilliant". "There is a brilliant review by Huxley" [Westminster Rev. 17 (1860): 541–70]. Asa Gray sends good case of selection producing black pigs in Virginia. Great blow to CD that CL cannot admit potency of natural selection. Owen’s review in Edinburgh Review [111 (1860): 487–532] "extremely malignant, clever". Patrick Matthew has published extract in Gardeners’ Chronicle [7 Apr 1860] from his Naval timber and arboriculture [1831], a complete but not developed anticipation of natural selection.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2376
__label__cc	0.725385	0.274615	DeSL Brings Digital Transformation Solutions to NRF DeSL is set to exhibit at National Retail Federation (NRF) on January 12-14 in New York City, NY. At this event, DeSL will be showcasing its newest suite of software solutions, Made for You. Made for You is a series of specialized standalone, or fully integrated modules, aligning with today’s digital transformation business strategy. These modules are created for all stages of the supply chain and prioritize key processes in the business. A few featured Made for You modules are, Digital Planning Boards – a revolutionary centralized tool to empower the creative aspects of the brand, while harnessing financial data to make informed decisions. Total Quality Management – a specialized real-time solution enabling companies to ensure products are made to specification and supplied from vendors operating to highest levels of social compliance and ethical trading levels. Dynamic Purchasing Platform – delivers a complete end-to-end tool for managing suppliers and covers all procurement processes. Creative Sales Platform – an integral component of global sales team’s digital infrastructure to deliver key functions, shortening the overall order processing cycle and reduce the need for physical samples. DeSL knows one-size-fits-all isn’t a realistic approach to running a business, that is why Made for You was created to accommodate the demands of businesses of all sizes, SMB to enterprise. Furthermore, every module seamlessly integrates into DeSL’s solutions or existing third-party software. DeSL offers appointment sign-ups for the upcoming show. Appointments allow NRF attendees to meet with DeSL representatives to schedule a live demo or discuss tailored software solutions. Click here to schedule an appointment with DeSL representatives. About NRF (www.nrf.com) National Retail Federation (NRF) is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, grocers, wholesalers, and internet retailers from around the world. The NRF’s 109th annual Convention & EXPO (Retail Big Show 2020). This year’s event anticipates 38,000 industry professionals representing over 16,000 retail companies. Dramatically Improve Products with Total Quality Management Discover e-Solutions Ltd. (DeSL) is the leading provider of end-to-end software solutions for the fashion, apparel, textile, and footwear sectors. Announcing Total Quality Management, DeSL’s latest software innovation providing powerful tools to accurately oversee and maintain the highest levels of quality and standards for fashion manufacturers. Total Quality Management is part of the Made for You series of specialized, standalone, or fully integrated modules. Total Quality Management is a cloud-based solution enabling companies to ensure that products, when delivered, are of the required quality levels, made to specification, and supplied from vendors operating at the highest levels of social compliance and ethical trading levels. The module replaces the plethora of disparate documents and manual processes with a specialized online real-time resource improving efficiency, product quality, and accelerating time to market. Multi-tiered vendor compliance management with seamless critical path management offers quality control for samples through to full scale production. Powerful features include flexible testing with user defined criteria and methods with integration to in-house or third-party testing facilities. Maintain accuracy with Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) and full auditing functions, corrective action management, and predictive analytics with artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning. Build automatic or manual inspection schedules, run risk and carbon footprint analysis, along with monitoring vendor KPIs. Integrates to spectrophotometer instruments for rigorous color control. Total Quality Management joins DeSL’s other Made for You series of modules covering all key business processes starting at product concept and reaching through to final sale and delivery. To learn more about Total Quality Management and other Made for You modules, or request a demo with a DeSL representative. Digital Color Approvals are an easy step in the Digital Transformation Process Discover e-Solutions Ltd. (DeSL) is pleased to announce the release of the latest module in the company’s suite of software applications designed to enable brands, mills and factories to readily embrace and deploy end to end digital transformation. The traditional approach to color management has become outdated, open to error and time and money consuming. As brands strive towards complete digital transformation of the supply chain, color management is often forgotten, or misinterpreted. DeSL’s software solution, created to communicate color requirements at a scientific and digital level throughout the enterprise, enables companies to completely digitalize the previous manual processes which were reliant on a plethora of physical samples which were evaluated via human eye. It is now possible for brands and mills to approve lab dips and strike off’s in real time over the Cloud without the need for physical samples to be sent. The solution integrates with a range of equipment such as spectrophotometers, digital fabric printers and sublimation printers to shorten production timelines and ensure that quality of color/print is consistent from initial definition right through to final production, irrespective of physical location. Getting color wrong can lead to increased returns and markdowns. By digitizing color into the supply chain, brands are ensuring consistent color through controlled and scientific methods involving all parties in the process. To continue the conversation, DeSL’s Julian Mussi, Vice President of Business Solutions, is speaking about the Holistic Approach to Color Management of Digitally Printed Textiles at AATCC/SGIA Digital Textile Printing Conference 4.0 on December 11. To learn more about the CLM and DeSL’s other software solutions, request a demo with a DeSL representative. Dynamic Purchasing Platform for Supply Chain Digital Transformation Introducing DeSL’s Dynamic Purchasing Platform designed to provide fashion companies of any size the tools to more effectively manage and control purchases of products from initial requisition through to delivery. Dynamic Purchasing Platform is part of the Made for You series of specialized, standalone, or fully integrated modules. Despite buying merchandise being the largest expense in most organizations, many brands in the fashion sector still control purchasing with outdated ERP software or manually created spreadsheets. These antiquated methods provide little to no visibility of PO progress, with a total reliance on emails to communicate with vendors, and no integration to product specifications or agreed costing processes. DeSL’s Digital Purchase Order enables the further expansion of digital transformation by fashion companies globally. With real-time workflow driven integration to existing ERP systems and logistic providers, Dynamic Purchasing Platform offers powerful functions including progress tracking, centralized communication, tightly coupled product specifications and full visibility to buying budgets, cash flow projections, and planned costs. Dynamic Purchasing Platform module delivers a complete end-to-end tool for managing suppliers and covers all activities in the procurement processes. The cloud-based platform gives users access to a real-time, web-based overview of the supply chain incorporating suppliers, vendors, and mills. Dynamic Purchasing Platform joins DeSL’s other Made for You series of modules covering all key business processes starting at product concept and reaching through to final sale and delivery. To learn more about the Dynamic Purchasing Platform and other Made for You modules, or request a demo with a DeSL representative. Announcing Made for You Suite of Modules Across all business sectors, companies around the globe are making the move to digital. Digital Transformation is the process of leveraging the deployment of new digital technologies and the integration of mission-critical data resulting in fundamental changes in how organizations operate. Nowhere is this more important than in the fashion, apparel, textile, and footwear industries. Announcing DeSL Made for You! A series of specialized standalone or fully integrated modules aligning with today’s digital transformation business strategy. DeSL knows one-size-fits-all isn’t a realistic approach to running a business, that is why Made for You was created to accommodate the demands of businesses of all sizes, SMB to enterprise. DeSL’s software is rooted in creating solutions for all stages through the supply chain process. Made for You is geared to focus on specific pain points brands encounter every day. Each module prioritizes key steps in the business and is designed to collectively align with the brand’s digital ecosystem initiatives. Every module seamlessly integrates into DeSL’s solutions or existing third party software. DeSL’s Made for You platform covers all key business processes starting at product concept and reaching right through to final sale and delivery, providing a complete cloud-based digital ecosystem. To learn more about our Made for You, click here or request a demo with a DeSL representative. Weartek Streamlines Workflow with DeSL PLM DeSL is pleased to announce its Small-Medium Business (SMB) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) partnership with Weartek PTY Ltd. Founded in 2016, Weartek works closely with clients to create high-quality, customizable, industry-specific uniforms and apparel. With heavy focus on practical design and customization, Weartek needed a software solution to optimize each step of the process. PLM isn’t just for large corporations, this is why DeSL created a subscription-based SMB PLM. DeSL recognizes the success SMBs could obtain with a cloud-based PLM to track and manage the supply chain. The web-based communication hub eliminates excel and email, gives teams complete access to all product and sourcing information, and allows for easy collaboration with vendors. “At Weartek, we pride ourselves on our ability to innovate performance workwear and have invested a great deal of time and energy into collaborating with a supply chain that echoes our vision. However, as a small business, managing the demands of the marketplace, frequently changing industries and a global supply chain can be quite a juggle,” explains Nick Pearce, Director of Weartek. “We’re excited to be working with DeSL’s SMB PLM to streamline our workflows so that our resources can be better spent designing and innovating exciting new products and materials. By utilizing DeSL’s cloud-based software, we’re able to access everything we need to continue to scale our business, from anywhere in the world.” DeSL embraces partnerships with SMB clients by providing a scalable PLM solution to support rapid growth for companies such as Weartek, giving SMBs confidence to expand without outgrowing the PLM’s capabilities. Weartek can add additional features when needed to maintain complete control over its entire supply chain. About Weartek (weartek.com.au) Weartek is recognized and trusted as the company of choice for customized performance workwear across the mining, oil and gas, firefighting, and emergency services industries. As a full-service Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Weartek focuses on a practical, design-led approach that delivers a fully customizable, industry-specific solution to uniform and apparel. Weartek is committed to designing and delivering solutions that deliver premium quality and safety to the workforce. Building upon industry standards, Weartek conducts extensive research and development activities to uncover superior solutions to safety needs across all high-performance industries. With personnel safety in mind, all products are specially designed to withstand harsh conditions and are consistently tested for durability and longevity. Augusta Sportswear Brands Signs with DeSL DeSL is pleased to announce its partnership with Augusta Sportswear Brands. Founded in 1977, Augusta Sportswear Brands is recognized as a top name for designing, manufacturing, and producing full-lines of performance and athletic apparel and uniforms. The growing demand for new product development and faster speed-to-market pressure led Augusta Sportswear Brands to seek out a robust software solution to fit its increasing requirements. After an exhaustive search of potential vendors, DeSL was selected as a partner. The implementation encompasses a wide set of tools beginning with DeSL’s Product Lifecycle Management and is backed by Supplier Relationship Management, Enterprise Business Intelligence, and Ai Plug-in modules. Upon signing Elicia Riley Dorn, Director of Product Design, stated, “We are very excited about our new partnership with DeSL. The process of looking for a new PLM solution began when we realized our current system couldn’t handle our needs as a rapidly growing company. DeSL’s PLM is equipped with tools such as Adobe Plug-in, line planning, and supplier relationship management—to name a few—that will allow us to become faster and more collaborative both internally and externally.” Libby Trentadue, Sr. Product Line Manager, followed up, “And when we are ready to grow PLM into other teams, within our business, we can work directly with DeSL versus finding another source.” DeSL’s complete PLM solution delivers a true web-based, real-time, collaborative framework specifically aimed at reducing development time. With the signing now complete, DeSL is ready to begin the strategic implementation process with Augusta Sportswear Brands’ team. DeSL is revolutionizing the way Augusta Sportswear Brands approaches the design and development processes. To learn more about DeSL’s solutions and how your business can benefit, request a demo with a DeSL representative. About Augusta Sportswear Brands (www.augustasportswear.com) Augusta Sportswear Brands is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative high-performance activewear and spiritwear for teams, coaches, athletes, and fans. Together, the five brands – Augusta Sportswear, Holloway, Russell Athletic, High Five and now Pacific Headwear – combine to form the largest supplier of youth to adult team uniforms in the industry. Augusta is driven by a mission to inspire a physically fit lifestyle, healthy families and connected communities. DeSL Announces the Launch of SMB PLM DeSL announces the launch of small-medium business product lifecycle management software DeSL launches newest addition to its software solutions, Small-Medium Business (SMB) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). DeSL’s SMB PLM is tailored to fit the demands of SMBs in a scalable, easy to learn, cloud-based software solution. SMB PLM harnesses the capabilities of a full-featured PLM system with access to the most critical tools to successfully manage supply chain activities. The web-based communication hub eliminates excel and email, gives teams access to all product and sourcing information, and allows for easy collaboration with vendors. The friendly feature-rich interface is easy to use, without losing the powerful database capabilities. Key SMB Features: Web-Based Easy to Use Interface Ai Plug-in Created Especially for Designers Manage All Your Styles from a Single Screen Quickly Build BOMs and Tech Packs Full Samples Management Full Costing Support: Manage Supplier Quotes As a company grows, so should it’s PLM. DeSL’s SMB PLM is built to add on additional features when needed. SMB PLM equips brands with powerful new tools to collaborate internally and with vendors, all while streamlining workflow in a central hub. Implementing a proven PLM system gives companies the ability to feel confident in making supply chain decisions. DeSL’s streamlined implementation plan is lead by an industry experienced team dedicated to getting you live quickly and is supported by ongoing free training webinars. DeSL’s newest SMB PLM is empowering the way SMBs manage the supply chain. To learn more, visit our SMB PLM page or request a demo with a DeSL representative. DeSL Celebrates 10 Years as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Highest level of Microsoft Partner certification awarded to DeSL for tenth year. DeSL celebrates its tenth consecutive year as a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner program. Gold is Microsoft’s highest level of certification used to demonstrate proven expertise and best-in-class capability. DeSL has distinguished its business competency and specialization as not only a Microsoft Gold Partner, but an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) as well. An ISV describes companies developing, marketing, and selling software running on third-party software and hardware platforms, including Microsoft’s. “We are extremely proud of our ongoing recognition as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner” stated Dave Richards, Co-Founder and Director of DeSL, “This translates directly to our ongoing efforts to develop the best software solutions for our clients.” Gold certification is exclusively awarded to best-in-class partners that must meet the highest standards set forth by Microsoft. To accomplish this task, DeSL was required to demonstrate development quality, meet a performance commitment, and submit customer references that demonstrate successful projects. About Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful. DeSL Sponsors ASBCI Garment Costing Technical Seminar DeSL is set to speak at ASBCI Garment Costing technical seminar on the third of July in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Location: Eastwood Hall, Nottingham, UK Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) Garment Costing technical seminar will focus on how technology can support the complexities of costing in today’s apparel supply chain. Speaking at the seminar is DeSL’s Co-Founder and Director, Dave Richards. He will cover the past, present, and future evolution of costing within Product Lifecycle Management software for the fashion and apparel sector. Joining Dave Richards will be other industry experts shedding insight into all areas of garment costing. Sponsored by DeSL, this seminar will feature material from the recently published ASBCI technical booklet on Garment Costing. This booklet covers the broad mix of labor, materials, overheads costs, and logistics in the garment manufacturing industry. An in-depth analysis will assist buyers, merchandisers, designers, and clothing technologists in better managing the complex factors impacting global supply chains. The goal for the seminar is to increase practical understanding for companies involved in the sourcing, pricing, and margin negotiations of products. Sign up to attend ASBCI Garment Costing technical seminar, or to schedule a live demo click here. About ASBCI (www.asbci.co.uk) The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) is a not-for-profit UK-based organization with a membership that represents all key sectors of the clothing and textile supply chain. Formed in 1973, it is the only forum of its kind where component suppliers and fabric producers can exchange ideas and knowledge with designers, retailers and garment cleaning specialists. It operates without commercial preference and its impartial stance makes it a unique organization, within an intensely competitive industry, where members can meet, discuss issues, and share their experiences – all together, at one time, in one place. ABOUT DeSL Discover e-Solutions Ltd (DeSL) is a business solutions company delivering integrated web-based solutions, to a range of industry sectors, covering the widest range of business processes relevant to today’s progressive, forward thinking companies and their digital transformation efforts. © 2019 DeSL. All right reserved. \| Privacy Policy We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You consent to cookies if you continue to use our website.AcceptPrivacy policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2378
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__label__cc	0.694256	0.305744	Regular updates on breaking news across the data and analytics industry. Daily stories on end-user adoption, industry research, regulation and the economic impact of data Profiles, features and insights on the key trends, leaders, emerging stars and best practices within data, analytics and data science, originated by DataIQ and our partners Research-led insight and guidance into the use, adoption and impact of data and analytics across organisations and the changing nature of consumer trust and participation in the data-value exchange A selection of free reports, whitepapers and case studies from our community of service providers. DataIQ conferences provide a industry-leading platform to learn from the leading practitioners and inspirational leaders across the data and analytics industry. Are you an analytics ace? Does your business buzz with brilliant data brains? Then get the recognition you deserve with a DataIQ Award. 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A shady manager and some angry associates resulted in us losing our record deal and leaving me pretty clueless on what to do next. A dear friend of mine offered me a home on the railway and I worked my way up through the sector from helping migrate data as part of an insourcing initiative to be being the professional head of GB Mainlines railway system-related data. In 2017, I swapped rail for roads and became Highways England’s first chief data officer at the beginning of the largest investments in roads in a lifetime. What has been the highlight of your career in the industry to date? Without a doubt, it’s about coaching and mentoring data professionals and seeing the smile on their face when they achieve something they never thought possible. I’ve been really fortunate to work on some of the world’s largest data transformation programmes and it’s an experience that I’ll never forget. 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__label__cc	0.50899	0.49101	Can the PM help? Ashraf Jehangir QaziJanuary 13, 2020 The writer is a former ambassador to the US, India and China and head of UN missions in Iraq and Sudan THERE has been a sudden and orchestrated de-escalation of the Middle East crisis. Allegedly, ‘better sense’ has prevailed in Tehran and discretion is now the better part of valour! If so, this would be a massive win for Trump and the US, and a severe setback for the Islamic Republic of Iran, rendering it more vulnerable to domestic anti-government protests over national humiliation and the economic situation brought about by illegal US sanctions, which are an act of war. Nevertheless, avoiding a regional conflagration will be generally welcome. But this could be a misreading of the situation. Iran has been united in grief, anger and determination. It has demonstrated the precision of its missile technology against Aramco in Saudi Arabia last September, although it denies responsibility for that attack. Iran still has active assets throughout the region. The current crisis may have been alleviated rather than defused. After the Iraqi parliamentary vote of 170 to 0 to expel US forces (many Sunnis and Kurds abstained), the US military presence in Iraq may become untenable. This could sooner or later lead to its exit from Syria, which would make Israel a much more aggressive and destabilising factor. This would elicit Russian and Turkish responses. Retaining a military presence in Afghanistan may also become much more difficult for the US. The US act of war against both Iran and Iraq and its designation of Iran and China as enemies will ensure greater Chinese and Russian determination not to allow regime change in Tehran, nor Afghanistan to become a base for US strategies against them. Indirectly, this could strengthen the Taliban against a pro-US Kabul regime, even if both Russia and China will want a more moderate Taliban to agree to a power-sharing arrangement with a much less pro-West Kabul. Whereas the US may have gained temporarily, it stands to lose in the longer run unless it is able to fashion a more balanced and coherent, and less kinetic and pro-Israel policy towards Iran and the Middle East. In this regard, Trump may be less of an obstacle than Corporate America, US generals, right-wing white populists, and Christian evangelists. A mediatory role for Pakistan in the US-Iran conflict could be advantageous for various reasons Reports that the US suggested Pakistan play a mediatory or tension-reducing role between the US and Iran, if confirmed, would be welcome. It could provide leverage for Pakistan to moderate India’s calamitous policies in Kashmir and improve the economic environment for Pakistan to get on to a faster growth path. It could complement a similar role in Afghanistan. For Pakistan to be able to play such a role, it would have to build trust with its interlocutors, strengthen its own stability through the quality of its governance, and demonstrate a capacity to follow an independent foreign policy. This will require the kind of leadership Pakistanis have yearned for since the departure of their country’s founding father. Why the US obsession with Iran? According to Noam Chomsky, during World War II the US initially assumed Germany would win the war. Accordingly, its post-war ‘Grand Strategy’ envisaged taking over a ‘Grand Area’ comprising the Western Hemisphere, the former British Empire and the Far East. Germany was expected to dominate much of Eurasia. But at Stalingrad and Kursk, the German armies were stopped. The US revised the Grand Area to include “control of Middle East oil resources”. After the war, the British and the Russians vied for control of Iran. Britain prevailed and Iran became its client state under the Shah. However, the nationalist prime minister Mohammed Mossadeq nationalised Anglo-Iranian Oil. Britain sought US help. The CIA engineered a military coup. The Shah who had fled Iran returned. Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia became the three pillars of western control of the region and its resources. Following the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the US tried to implement a military coup to restore the Shah’s regime. It failed. An extended Iranian siege of the US embassy in Tehran followed during which a US military attempt to rescue the hostages also failed. The US has never forgiven Iran. It encouraged Saddam Hussein to launch the Iran-Iraq war. After eight bloody and wasted years it was brought to an end by the US shooting down of an Iranian commercial flight killing 290 people. The US dubiously described the shooting down as “accidental”. Earlier it had falsely blamed Iran for Iraq’s use of chemical weapons against Iraqi Kurds. It imposed sanctions against Iran and invited Iraqi nuclear engineers to the US for advanced training in nuclear weapons production! Nevertheless, the Islamic Republic of Iran supported the US war against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and against the Baathists and Daesh in Iraq. Moreover, according to US intelligence agencies, Iran had stopped developing nuclear weapons. Iran also supported a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone in the Middle East, which should have allayed suspicions. But the US opposed a NWFZ/ME in order to protect Israel’s regional monopoly of nuclear weapons and to cover its own illegal facilitation of Israel’s nuclear weapons development. In 2015, President Obama agreed to a nuclear deal with Iran: the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. EU countries confirmed Iran was in compliance with the JCPOA. Nevertheless, President Trump withdrew from the deal and reimposed crippling sanctions — in fact, a near total embargo against Iran which is a crime against the people. The US accused Iran of spreading its influence in the region through its terrorist proxies. The real reason was Iran’s prioritising the use of its oil resources to serve its national interests and counter US regional hegemony instead of supporting US strategic interests and accepting Israel’s criminal aggression against the Palestinians and other Arab countries. Iranian ‘strategic defiance’ was a ‘virus’ which could infect the entire region. It had to be eliminated — if necessary, by regime change. The depth of US hostility and the tenacity of the Iranian revolution will ensure regional instability for some time yet. The mystery of the plane crash could complicate matters. Hopefully, the PM can play more than a symbolic role. The writer is a former ambassador to the US, India and China and head of UN missions in Iraq and Sudan. ashrafjqazi@gmail.com www.ashrafjqazi.com Iran military admits to 'unintentionally' downing Ukrainian plane Following escalating US-Iran tensions, FM Qureshi arrives in Iran What does Qassem Soleimani's assassination mean for the region and particularly Pakistan? Highly confusing thoughts. Whether Qazi Sahib truly believe Imran Khan or anyone in Pakistan can play any role. At the best Pakistan can do is to keep quite and watch and not to utter any word for or against anyone. Bootlicker Waiting for Kashmir freedom from Pakistan. Military solution may be the only solution. Here we go again. Trying to punch above your weight. Stop grandiose delusions and work on your own country. The fiscal mess and political and social turmoil. We don’t want a repeat of KL fiasco. AGAKHAN We all wish that Pakistan play some sort of role to alleviate the situation - Iran vs US. But the naked fact and truth is that our PM-IK just does not have it in him to carry out the role- even if asked. He is solely and so loyal to the establishment. He jus can not move without their nod and say on each and every step on the way. And experience so far with US is that they will not go along with that - the US knows too well who had helped and fostered Al-Qaeda, ISIS etc. The US media will open the old books - if not, Indian lobby in US will do their best to bring out all that. The writer, Ashraf Jehangir Qazi, is a former ambassador to the US, India and China and head of UN missions in Iraq and Sudan ! What makes The author think Iran could gain anything from Pakistani mediation. Jaan Na Pehechan.... A regime change in Iran is needed ASAP. IK can only try and offer sane advice- bring the horse to the water, as they say. IK, the only noble giant in a world of minnows. Unfortunate for the world. Ukasha Rajpoot Nice piece of work. Pakistan's leadership will not gain much from the crisis. Russia and China will eventually get the region. Peace will remain a dream for the people. Focus on internal problems instead of meddling in other people’s matter! Expecting too much from IK Certainly yes.. Both sides of our bread can be buttered... PM Khan couldn't bring negotiating peace between US and Taliban. Waqar Iran wants sanctions to be lifted without any preconditions. Can Pakistan PM do that, asking US to lift sanctions? Nafisa Can Pakistan PMIK persuade Iran to give up the quest for nuclear, as demands by US? I think it is a well-planned strategy, not normal tension, better not to interfere. Very balanced analysis. Awais Very insightful.. Maboob Saleem Iranians and Americans both know where Pakistan stands in this. All the governments involved have done the calculations. None of the major power countries, UK, France, Britain,Russia, even China close friend of Iran are trying to mediate. How can Pakistan? Mridula B If Iran gives up nuclear program, everything is solved. US sanctions will be lifted. RAja Raman A solid case for post-retirement posting... PM Iman Khan is elected by the people of Pakistan to help get out of economic woes, not to solve others problems. ashutosh Hadn't imagined that someone as erudite as your good-self would propose a role for Pakistan via Imran Khan who clearly lacks the heft to make a chaudhry like intervention and a go between. He can't replicate a Z A Bhutto who got the Americans and the Communist Chinese talking to each other through Kissinger's ping-pong and shuttle diplomacy of the late 1960s. haqdul khan US is the establishing agent around the globe. Soon, China will overwhelm receding power of the US. Prof.Dr.Zafar Nasir The article by Honourable Ashraf Jhangir Qazi Sahib provides a fascinating outlook and historical context about the developments in the middle east. My concern is " Do we have the necessary leverage & sway to act as a true interlocutor between Iran & USA". Tensions are subsiding. Pakistan should stop interfering in matters of Iran. Taimoor Hassan Basically, United Kingdom is root cause of whole mess of Subcontinent (Kashmir), Israel-Palestine issue and Iran-America tussle. skdking Indian Dear sir, Good article. But it is somewhat hardline stand. Best wishes. You may get what you desire. Studentsindhi The PM may be a very capable man in terms of his erudite outlook and a generally aggreeable displosition on the international stage yet , as Mike Pompeo's calls to Mr Bajwa betrayed , there is , unfortunately , very little real power that lies in his office . To be an interlocutor , one must first satisfy the pre requisite of being someone with a clearly defined job description and scope of power . Our Imran's job description is muddy at best . Sja ja Ashraf Qazi Saheb:: we all learned this saying when we started to learn. ---"You can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves""-- Imran Khan self styled Crickety Politics where his own opening "" batsman"" fall one by one upon the opposition fast political pitching. We will see what he says after this Pakistan Polical game he is playing if the pitch was wet n he slipped or his bowling n batting got out of reality of politics. Israel will never allow Iran to have nuclear power as that would put its own existence at risk. Iran must realise jingoism does not pay against strong adversaries. @haqdul khan, An average Chinese is much poorer than an average American and will be for many many years even if Chinese GDP exceeds that of USA. @Bangbang, Who are you to say that ? What do you know about Iran. Raghunath Make in US President? @Taimoor Hassan, well, you have to blame someone else because you guys are always innocent and can do no wrong! @Ordinary , excellent recommendation. A good example of one trying to punch way above ones weight. pakLumber1 The PM doesn't even know if he will have job in the next 6 months!! Mark my words, the deal has been made by the ones who rules the country with the PML-N and PPP that will come to light before the summer of 2020. Very incoherent writeup. Seems writer is not happy that he didn’t get government job like Moeed and another got UN ambassadorship who followed directives of who matters so trying to appease the bosses. @Fastrack, You should have a salary as Imran Khan's official cheerleader. Gopinathan Exagerrated image of Pakistan. Must it’s own limitations @Habib A. Zuberi, PhD,Emeritus Professor of Economics, Professor, your age is catching up. Imran cannot do a thing, he is a selected PM and everybody knows that. VIMLA R DHARAWAT @Jamal, these are so call Pakistan's intelligencia. TLP calls off protests as censor board decides to loop in CII for Zindagi Tamasha review	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2401
__label__cc	0.715287	0.284713	Response: What has USAT done for me lately? September 29, 2010 by DC Rainmaker\|Uncategorized\|Comments (8) There was an article published back a few weeks ago from EverymanTri with the title ‘What has USAT done for me lately?’, you can go ahead and read it over there. In short, it highlights some of the structural changes that have occurred at USAT over the past few years, and in particular – the top dog leaving that week as well. The post essentially notes that for the average age group competitor – USAT does very little. And with that…I generally agree. However, I think it’s worthwhile talking about what USAT does do. That’s not to say there are TONS of things I agree with them on. For example – I too dislike how little I (Ray) personally get out of my money, well, besides that cool sticker. I dislike the fact that they don’t truly enforce sport/rule standards across all events that are supposedly ‘USAT Sanctioned’. And I dislike the fact that USAT is very much a clique of a small group folks – with few open doors into the organization. And I hate the lack of alignment between them and WTC (who runs Ironman/Ironman 70.3 races). Yes, blame is on both sides…but get a room and figure it out. But, let’s talk about the primary mission statement: “Our mission is to encourage, support and enhance the multisport experience in the United States” And, to the degree that’s possible – I think they are accomplishing that goal. There has to be an organization that sets rules, policies and procedures – and USAT is that organization. Are there more inclusive organizations? Yes. Are there less inclusive ones…yup. But the real question one has to ask itself is: Do we want American’s on the podium at the Olympics? After all – that’s fundamentally what all the elite and junior elite programs aim to accomplish. And if we look at the ability for an organization to foster interest in the sport, at some point that has to happen at a younger level – the same younger level that gets kids engaged for a lifetime of sport, perhaps even at the world class level. Because the end goal of these development programs is to put an American on the podium with a gold medal around their neck. (I say American because while I recognize that all you reading out there are from every country imaginable, it’s not USAT that’s going to help your athletes out. Though – virtually every country that has a triathlon program faces the same issues.) In the case of USAT, they have one of their six ‘programs’ dedicated to this cause – the Sport Performance group, which covers all of the following areas: Regardless of what sport federation you’re talking about – almost all of them have the goal of getting youth into the sport, and then moving them along through a series of gates, eventually making the cut into a ‘World Stage’ type competition or team. In the case of USA Triathlon, that destination is the ITU series (not the Ironman events, btw), which is based on the Olympic Distance (International Distance). Unlike the races that you and I race, these are draft legal races. If you’re not familiar with that format of races, read up on that post. Like it or not, the ITU series is the gateway it the sport of triathlon to the Olympics. Of course, the goal of such youth development programs would be to nudge and follow along the progress of prospects at a young age and ensure that the right steps are taken to end up with a well rounded triathlete. Not just a swimmer or a runner (let’s be honest, nobody ends up as just a cyclist). The problem is…we suck at this. No really, we suck at this a lot. There’s no clear path from being an 8-year old that enjoys all three sports, to the podium in 2026. There are clear paths for all three sports individually that make up the sport triathlon – but not triathlon as a whole, it’s a hodge podge of events and a disparate series of gates to try an achieve. It’s no wonder we (the US) only have a single bronze medal in the sport – despite having arguably the largest triathlon base by an exponential factor compared to any other country. When I was growing up in Seattle I ski raced pretty competitively. Competitively enough that in high school I as a racer could very clearly identify each step and milestone along the way to making the US Ski Team, and thus eventually the US Olympic Team. There wasn’t a fog around how to get there or what races you had to be at or who your coach had to be. All of it was (and still is) crystal clear. It simply became a matter of skill and dedication. But that’s not the case with triathlon. And USAT even acknowledges this very fact in their annual report: So – one must ask not – ‘Where does your money go?’ – but rather, ‘Is it enough money to make the process work?’. Only a sliver of your $40 goes into trying to make the dreams of athletes come true, after years of brutally tough workouts. In the past, your only glimpse into world class athletes was the little CBS human interest segment done between events during Olympic coverage every four years. But now, you can follow along on the blogs of many Olympic hopefuls. You can read daily as they suffer setbacks in both training and racing, as well as victories in racing and sponsorships. But the reality is that while triathlon is undoubtedly a ‘rich man’s sport’, it’s also an incredibly tough sport for young up and coming athletes to make work financially. USAT attempts to bridge that financial gap and offer folks a shot through stipends and financial assistance. But I don’t think today USAT is either funded or organized to do that effectively. For example – how much money do you think USAT as an organization works with today? Turns out (after reading their exciting financial report), it’s $11 Million Dollars (US). Of which, only $75,000 goes to ‘Stipends’. Sure, other related money categorized slightly different fills bits of other buckets – such as grants/sponsorships coming in at $137K. But to put that in perspective, they spend 20K on telephone bills. The remainder of the expenses is spread across numerous cost centers and initiatives. So – to wrap up – if I ask: “What has USAT done for me lately?” The answer is..well..not a lot. But if I ask “What has USAT done for people that need it?” The answer is: Some…but there’s always work that can be done. Lots of work. What do you think? Should USAT focus on trying to get folks on the Olympic podium, or should the money continue to be more heavily weighted towards the bulk of the population – Age Groupers? (Interesting side note: Their business plan document is incredibly fascinating. Basically a 29-page ‘what we learned this past year’ divided up by each organizational component. I’ve got to do an entire post just on all the nuggets in there.) Tags: ITU, Pro, USAT « A brief tour of ANT+ enabled Fitness/Gym Equipment An interview with Barry Redmond of Brim Brothers » September 29, 2010 at 9:16 am #1 Although you are specifically talking about the USA, I think most is true for a lot of countries. Certainly the two I now a bit about, The Netherlands & France, have similar issues. (Compounded for The Netherlands with the fact that a s a small country they have a much smaller user base, thus a much smaller budget, and in addition a smaller talent pool). Of note is that the yearly fee in both those countries is 1.5 – 2 times what you’re paying in the USA. Because the publicity, media interest (and sponsorships) we could be forgiven to think that the World Championship Series is the only international competition ITU organizes. But ITU also organizes every year the Long Distance world championships, which in 2011 will take place in the USA, in Henderson, Nevada on May 5th. This is effectively the highest official international competition on this level (and is a non-drafting race). But because of the position the WTC event in Kona (and to a lesser extend the half-Ironman event in Clearwater) has taken over the years, this is now seen as the non-official but highest rated world championship in the long distance, and the best athletes in the world take part here and not in the ITU event. Thus I feel that development of long distance triathlon gets much less attention by ITU and the various country organisations, as the return they can get from it is much less. Just my two cents….. September 29, 2010 at 12:45 pm #2 I don’t worry too much about USAT. I joined primarily to avoid the 10.00 extra fee at all the races I do. Beyond that, meh….. dcmidnight September 29, 2010 at 1:09 pm #3 I cant stand the USAT and stopped my membership a couple of years ago. But then again, I’m just a MOP age grouper and will never compete for wins or titles. To me it did not make sense for two reasons. 1 – As noted a small percent of a percent of the money actually goes to supporting elite athletes. 2 – There is NOTHING done about rules enforcement for middle or back of the packers. A lot of elites want to make fun of us and say we arent “racers” we are just there “for fun”. Fine, I know that I long ago stopped reading websites like Slowtwitch because of this attitude. But guess what, I paid the same as you did for this membership. So the fact that USAT cant be bother to police drafting in the back of the pack – what does that say? Hey its OK for you guys to cheat, we dont give a crap about what happense to you. I’ll continue to support local non-sanctioned races or duathlons and be perfectly happy with that. There are too many other non-USAT options for me to spend two seconds worrying about them anymore. Kovas Palubinskas Great and well-thought out article. Triathlon is a growing sport and USAT should do some work in setting up a clear path for athletes to reach the elite (Olympics or professional). However, it makes sense to spend more money building triathlon as a sport and then having corporations ante up the stipends to get thse athletes onto the podium. The more average athletes, the more triathlon consumers. The more triathlon consumers, the more corporate interest. MCWoody1 I don’t like how USAT has changed their stickers to now include the phrase “Proud Member.” That is quite a presumption to make and one that has resulted in keeping the old sticker on my car (and why do they keep changing logos, doesn’t anyone know anything about brand identity over at USAT?). TriExpert Ray, after you post your comments on the biz plan, I expect there to arise a “Draft Ray Maker for Director” movement! I’ve been waiting years for an analysis of USAT’s budget. Well done. Maybe USAT’s Ground Transportation bill wouldn’t be $108k if it was not in BFE Colorado. USAT sends too many esteemed representatives to triathlons, conferences, and training events all over the globe. What are they doing besides driving around in golf carts and boozing? Must be nice to have an all expenses paid trip to Mexico City, Budapest, Vancouver, Singapore, etc. USAT blows. The main complaints from AGers are: stop drafting/keep races safe; keep races affordable; and renew the coupon program (discount) with airline carriers for bike transport that existed in 2003. And, yes support youth/elite development! What has been done by USAT? Apparently buy a boatload of office supplies I’m pretty indifferent to whatever USAT does. It’s a small amount of money I pay and I end up being ranked etc. But for most national governing bodies there aren’t a lot of athletes competing in that sport who don’t have Olympic dreams. I’m thinking of sports like gymnastics, figure skating, track and field. USAT has the added challenge of probably one of the largest non elite fields. They worked to increase their membership which ought to help raise money to help those with olympic dreams.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2405
__label__cc	0.521309	0.478691	Fandango buys Rotten Tomatoes, Flixster Movie showtimes and ticket seller website Fandango (owned by NBCUniversal, itself owned by Comcast) has just purchased movie review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes and movie discovery app Flixster. Rotten Tomatoes has been a popular online source for those wondering what the general consensus among movie critics is about films. Rotten Tomatoes and Flixster were previously owned by Warner Bros. However, they don’t seem to have affected RT’s operations or reviews much; “Man of Steel” has a 56% “rotten” rating, for instance. (The cutoff for “rotten”/”fresh” is at 60%, similar to a barely-passing grade in school.) A concern has been raised by Gizmodo about how Fandango manages its own site’s ratings of films, and how it’ll impact Rotten Tomatoes. Research site FiveThirtyEight discovered that Fandango basically inflates most films’ ratings through various means. Since Fandango sells movie tickets, this raises concerns about a conflict of interest, or how much their movie ratings are worth. Not to mention Gizmodo’s main concern, that Fandango will mess with how RT’s ratings work in order to not affect ticket sales. For now, I’ll keep using Rotten Tomatoes; I’d imagine any change in its ratings will be quite noticeable to users. And, of course, there’s various other websites to go to for movie ratings or reviews. Metacritic (owned by CBS Corporation) and IMDB (owned by Amazon) have been mentioned by some online as alternatives. Cartoons at the box office: "The Book of Life" opens with $17 million, third place "The Flintstones" to get the big-screen treatment (and not by Seth MacFarlane) Cartoons at the box office: "Furious 7" still on top, now seventh top-grossing film of all time Cartoons at the box office: "American Sniper" rakes in $90 million, "Paddington" opens in third ComcastFandangoFlixstermoviesRotten Tomatoes Previous Post:Minorities in cartoons: Cloak and Dagger Next Post:DC Comics announces Rebirth details Matt Maldre says: The timing of your blog post is really keen, as last week I was working on a webcomic that takes the average rating score for superhero movies… to figure out does Superman or Batman rank better. I looked at 18 or so superheros average ratings. First I used Rotten Tomatoes for the scores, but then I considered Metacritic. I went back to Rotten Tomatoes, because it has the better brand, and is easier for the webcomic to explain. I’m a little sad that Fandango bought out Rotten Tomatoes. I liked the diversity in the field of movie ratings. Oops. I forgot to click that “notify me of new comments” checkbox. Who ended up ranking better, Superman or Batman? Batman beat out Superman: http://www.spudart.org/comic/movie-superhero-ratings/	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2410
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__label__cc	0.629379	0.370621	Einstein Law (858) 362-5688 Einstein Law Blog News & Product Updates from Einstein Law Home ▸ Blog ▸ A Whole New Experience at joehorroxlaw.com By Andy Gassaway In September, Einstein Law delivered an entirely refurbished joehorroxlaw.com, which now offers more in-depth content, engaging visuals, and a number of features designed to help users establish a sense of trust in Joe Horrox Law. Joe Horrox is a personal injury attorney based in Daytona Beach, Florida. In addition to representing victims of all types of vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability, he and attorney Anna Handy also handle immigration, debt settlement, and bankruptcy. Mr. Horrox has provided legal services to the area for more than 30 years, but in the digital age, a strong website is a necessity no matter how established a firm might be. An outstanding user experience is what signals to Google and other search engines that a site deserves visibility, and our Forever Websites are designed to make every visit to our client's sites informative, persuasive, and ultimately worthwhile. Last month, we helped give Joe Horrox Law enhancements that give users a sense of why this firm is worth considering when difficult legal situations arise. Joe Horrox' new homepage greets users with a striking looping video that juxtaposes scenes of goings-on within the office with familiar regional scenes of Daytona Bike Week, as well as footage of the types of vehicle accidents Mr. Horrox and Ms. Handy help victims recover from. The homepage also wastes no time in introducing the user to Ms. Handy and Mr. Horrox with high-resolution photographs and brief biographies that both link to more in-depth pages dedicated to the details of their unique backgrounds. Ms. Handy is originally from Belarus and speaks Russian. This allows the firm to communicate in a way that some clients are more comfortable with, and so we have made this feature prominent on the home page, alongside the fact that they offer free consultations. In-depth content is essential to providing a great user experience. Joe Horrox Law already had more than 50 pages of original content detailing the firm's many services, and we migrated them into the new site. Meanwhile, Mr. Horrox is taking advantage of our proprietary syndicated library to provide an even greater amount of information and give virtually any user the answers they need. How do you feel about the performance of your website? Are you getting the number of inquiries - and clients - you feel you should? If you need more visibility in your market, reach out to Einstein Medical today. Give us a call at (858) 362-5688 or send us a message online to get started. Is your website performing as it should? Or Call Einstein Law Today at (858) 362-5688 Einstein Law 6825 Flanders Dr, San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 362-5688 \| (858) 362-5688 \| Policies \| Copyright © 1995 - 2020	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2423
__label__wiki	0.761563	0.761563	Facebook's New Update Will Make All That Stalking You Do So Much Easier You can now fill a majority of your Facebook News Feed with updates you're actually interested in. According to Mashable, the social network unveiled four features currently available in the Facebook iOS app, but desktop and Android versions will soon follow. To access these options, go to the "more" section and click on "News Feed Preferences." The menu now allows you to prioritize which accounts show up at the top of your homepage, unfollow accounts so their updates never appear and reconnect with accounts you unfollowed. It also suggests a series of previously unvisited pages related to pages you like as well as those liked by users with similar tastes. The prioritize feature asks you to pick up to 30 people whose updates will be the first things you'll see in your News Feed. These posts will have stars to signify they've been prioritized. Greg Marra, Facebook's product manager for News Feed, told Mashable this option was conceived out of the idea users would enjoy the opposite of the "unfollow" feature. The thing we were constantly hearing was, 'There's a few people that I really care about and I want to make sure I don't miss stuff from those people.' Marra also mentioned the page recommendations could be helpful for intriguing, up-and-coming companies that would otherwise go unnoticed due to Facebook's constant flood of indistinguishable posts. Before the "News Feed Preferences" menu, he said, the only way Facebook could better a user's experience was by monitoring clicks and likes. Marra said, Historically, the thing we've relied on most to improve News Feed is looking at what videos do you watch, what links do you click, what posts do you like, because those are all you saying, 'This is something that I want.' But what we're learning from these surveys is there are other things we need to know about what you care about that don't necessarily mean you clicked the link or liked the post. If you don't use the "News Feed Preferences" menu, your News Feed will remain as is. Desktop and Android users can expect to have these features available within the next few weeks. Citations: Facebooks latest News Feed change lets you pick who you see first (Mashable)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2426
__label__wiki	0.706669	0.706669	UTEP Miners pick up transfer, potential impact receiver from Arizona Cooper, who was dismissed from Wildcats in May, averaged more than 20 yards per catch in 2018. He would have been Arizona's leading returning receiver UTEP Miners pick up transfer, potential impact receiver from Arizona Cooper, who was dismissed from Wildcats in May, averaged more than 20 yards per catch in 2018. He would have been Arizona's leading returning receiver Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/college/utep/2019/08/07/utep-miners-pick-up-transfer-potential-impact-receiver-arizona/1945518001/ Bret Bloomquist, El Paso Times Published 12:47 p.m. MT Aug. 7, 2019 \| Updated 3:45 p.m. MT Aug. 7, 2019 RUIDOSO, N.M. — A week into fall camp, the UTEP football team is poised to make a dramatic improvement in its biggest area of need — wide receiver. Dismissed Arizona receiver Devaughn Cooper, at one point projected to contend to be the Wildcats' No. 1 wideout, is transferring to UTEP. Cooper, a junior, was dismissed in May for an undisclosed "violation of athletic department policy" after averaging 20.8 yards per catch — 18 receptions for 368 yards — in 2018. He was going to be the Wildcats' leading returning receiver. Cooper had an 83-yard touchdown reception in Arizona's spring game and adds a speed dimension UTEP largely hasn't had in the past half decade. He dealt with several injuries in his first two seasons at Arizona but broke out last year as a redshirt sophomore. He will join the team for Thursday's walkthrough practice at Ruidoso and he will be eligible immediately. "He's getting his paperwork done as far as his physical back in El Paso and we figure on bringing him up to camp (Wednesday)," coach Dana Dimel said. "He's a good player, he was starting for Arizona this spring at their slot position so we feel like he can really help us. "I don't want to say much until he gets here and competes. I like our receiver group, I really do. They are getting better all the time." Receiver has been one of UTEP's least productive units dating back to 2014 when Jordan Leslie left. The Miners return 38 catches and 569 yards from last season; their projected No. 1, Tre'Shon Wolf, was a walkon until this season. QBs fighting to work in Even without Kai Locskley in the mix, finding time for six quarterbacks to get practice time with the regular players has been difficult. At Wednesday's workout, the third in Ruidoso, transfer Gavin Hardison was the first one in after starter Brandon Jones, then the other transfer Isaiah Bravo followed. In the practice-closing two-minute drill, Mark Torrez repped with the ones, then TJ Goodwin with the twos. Dimel admitted trying to get time for everyone wasn't easy as UTEP looks to identify Jones' backup before the Aug. 31 opener. "It's going to be a challenge all camp," Dimel said. "Right now I've been pleased with the progress of the two new guys (Hardison and Bravo), they are progressing each and every day. Obviously their reps are limited so they are trying to catch up for missed time. "Mark Torrez has had a nice camp and TJ is coming along nicely, too. It's so interesting what we have to work through to get them enough reps and get them a chance to be game ready." Free time Thursday UTEP will have a one-hour walkthrough Thursday morning, and two and a half hours of free time in the afternoon when several activities will be planned. There were never scheduled leisure activities during camp in the Sean Kugler era, so this represents a change. The players have the option of going to Ruidoso's nearby theater to see The Lion King (this looks to be the most popular option), they can go to the golf course and compete in a driving and putting contest organized by director of football operations Nate Poss, or they can compete in a domino tournament organized by safety Justin Rogers and linebacker Dylan Parsee. The Village of Ruidoso is hosting a community barbecue at 4 p.m. Saturday at UTEP's quarters, the MCM Elegante Lodge & Resort, which is always well attended both by people from Ruidoso and people from El Paso. Kicker battle? Dimel insisted Wednesday that the kicker competition is wide open between Gavin Baechle, Brady Viles, Austin Rychlik and Mark Ramos, but it is worth nothing that Baechle has taken every first-team rep during camp, Viles every second-team rep and no other kicker has worked with the regulars in live drills. Second half rally falls short as Miners lose on road Eastlake girls basketball team rallies for win	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2428
__label__wiki	0.835442	0.835442	Sigma ft. Take That - Cry (Official Music Video) Sigma LIVE - Royal Albert Hall, London - 27th May: http://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/sigma Apple: http://po.st/sigmatakethat Spotify: http://po.st/sigmatakethatspotify Sigma’s ‘Cry’ (feat. Take That) is the biggest British pop collaboration of 2016. A string-laden anthem that’s set to be the soundtrack of the summer and beyond, ‘Cry’ is a phenomenal record, combining both Sigma’s rolling beats and Take That’s soaring vocals. The single is available to stream from 20th May on 3 Beat. Sigma (aka Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie) has started 2016 in exceptional form. Their debut album ‘Life’, which features collaborations with Rita Ora, Paloma Faith, Labrinth and more, has just gone Silver, and now contains 8 singles that were playlisted at UK national radio. They sold out all dates on their recent UK live tour, including an incredible show at O2 Academy Brixton in front of 4500 fans. A packed summer diary includes Sigma live and DJ shows at We Are FSTVL, Isle of Wight Festival, Parklife, Ibiza Rocks, Exit Festival, Electric Love Festival, EDC, UK Wireless, Liverpool International Music Festival, Audioriver Festival, Weekend Festival, Boardmasters, V Festival, Reading & Leeds, Fusion Festival, Bassline Festival, and many more. Forged in the white-heat of drum & bass’ Noughties revival, Sigma have over 3 million single sales, 5 hit records (2x OCC No.1s, 3 iTunes No.1s) and 2 platinum awards under their belts. They’ve received 2 Brits nominations, and are the only drum & bass outfit to have performed at the BAFTAs ceremony one night, and a warehouse rave the next. Further TV performances have included X Factor, Top Of The Pops, and BBC Sports Personality Of The Year. Foreigner - 'I Want To Know What Love Is' [Official Music Video] από Annamaria 2 χρόνια πριν 108 Προβολές COSTA - MARADONA (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) από Enas 3 χρόνια πριν 131 Προβολές Onirama - Θέλω Να Σε Δω (Official Music Video) R.E.M. - ÜBerlin (Official Music Video) R.E.M. - Everybody Hurts (Official Music Video) από Annamaria 2 χρόνια πριν 88 Προβολές REC - EHO ESENA // ΕΧΩ ΕΣΕΝΑ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO REC - MEINE \| OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO 4K Νικηφόρος - Υποσχέσου (Official Music Video) R.E.M. - Daysleeper (Official Music Video) R.E.M. - The Great Beyond (Official Music Video) R.E.M. - At My Most Beautiful (Official Music Video) Nino - Μπαμ \| Official Music Video R.E.M. - Find The River (Official Music Video) [Parallel Video Version] Falco - Out Of The Dark [Official Music Video] REC - KARDIA / ΚΑΡΔΙΑ \| OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO R.E.M. - Drive (Official Music Video) Foreigner - 'Cold As Ice' [Official Music Video] REC - KAI SE THIMAMAI \| OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Alphaville - "Jet Set" (Official Music Video) Kim Wilde - If I Can't have You (Official Music Video) Sigma LIVE - Royal Albert Hall, London - 27th May: http://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/sigma Apple: http://po.st/sigmatakethat Spotify: http://po.st/sigm...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2431
__label__wiki	0.548787	0.548787	Let The 2014 Games Begin We awake this morning to discover that 2014 may yet well turn out to be the "Most Awesome-est Midterm Election There Absolutely Ever Was." And, no, Beltway kidz, not because the Democrats are in disarray -- a regular holiday production as predictable a media production as Andy Williams used to out on -- but because, out in the great wide world, the Republicans are letting their freak flag fly. Let us begin in Texas where, yesterday, Senator John Cornyn discovered that he would be challenged in a primary by Rep. Steve Stockman, a bull-goose loony. The New York Times, which is fundamentally opposed to pointing out that any politician belongs in four-point restraints, points out that "Mr. Stockman...has a penchant for making provocative statements." Actually, Mr. Stockman is the congressional equivalent of the crazy guy on the D train. Watching him light up Cornyn, and watching Cornyn have to explain why the president should not be impeached for being re-elected twice while still being black, is going to be more fun than the average goat-roping. Something similar is happening in where-the-fk-else? Kansas, where Pat Roberts is being challenged by former sportscaster Warner Wolf...no, wait, it's somebody called Dr. Milton Wolf, who seems to have more backing from the monetized lunatic fringe than does Stockman. (Sit, John, sit. Good dog!) Wolf is an interesting character; he's a physician who's made his Tea Party bones by fighting the tyranny of the Affordable Care Act. He's also a distant relative of the president -- their mothers were cousins, apparently -- and this has given people an easy hook on which to hang his political bona fides. It also helps him get bylines in places like USA TODAY. This interesting biographical quirk aside,he's pretty much full wingnut, dedicated to the Constitution Jesus wrote back in Philadelphia. Milton is a doctor, not a politician. He has never run for political office. He rejects the idea of career politicians and shares our Founding Fathers' vision of a citizen legislature where Americans bring their experiences, serve for a short time and then return home to live under the laws they helped to create. Milton believes America must re-embrace the Constitution and the divinely-inspired American Idea of individual liberty, limited government and free-market values. And snowflake Jesus babies and no homo nups because freedom. Put down your Obamaphones and get a job, slackers! Have fun, Pat. This Is Why Midterm Election Turnout Matters Senate Republicans Kill a Bill to Expand Veterans' Benefits An Open Letter to Senator Mitch McConnell After the Midterm Elections The Best Bars in America, 2014 The 10 Best Members of Congress From the Runway: Men's Fall Fashion 2014	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2433
__label__wiki	0.850754	0.850754	Keppel to deliver Bumi Armada’s first North Sea FPSO édité le 29/08/2016 - Plus de news de "Keppel Corporation" - Voir la fiche entreprise de "Keppel Corporation" Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M)'s wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel Shipyard Ltd (Keppel Shipyard) is on track to deliver a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to Armada Kraken Pte Ltd (Armada Kraken), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bumi Armada Berhad (Bumi Armada). The naming ceremony of the FPSO, Armada Kraken, was held at Keppel Shipyard yesterday. Armada Kraken is a harsh-environment FPSO unit that is designed for operations in the North Sea under a stringent regulatory regime. The FPSO vessel, which has a design life of 25 years without dry-docking, will be deployed to produce the heavy oil (API degree 14) found in the Kraken field in the UK sector of the North Sea. Mr Michael Chia, Managing Director (Marine & Technology) of Keppel O&M, said, "We are happy to be entrusted by our long-standing client, Bumi Armada, to deliver its first FPSO unit to operate in the North Sea. The Armada Kraken project has further strengthened our track record in converting sophisticated FPSOs that are designed to operate under harsh-environment conditions. With Armada Kraken, Keppel and Bumi Armada would have completed our 15th conversion/upgrading project together." Mr Leon Harland, Chief Executive Officer of Bumi Armada, said, "Armada Kraken marks Bumi Armada's entry into the North Sea and it underscores our commitment to deliver a high quality bespoke FPSO, that is designed to meet the challenges posed by the North Sea's harsh environment using proven technology, and incorporates a number of unique features to ensure a safe, reliable and economical operation. The FPSO is built in compliance with the strict regulatory guidelines as defined by the UK Health and Safety Executive and Department of Energy & Climate Change regulations and is classed by DNV GL." Keppel Shipyard's work scope for the Armada Kraken project includes refurbishment and life extension works, upgrading of living quarters to accommodate 90 personnel, installation of an internal turret mooring system as well as the installation and integration of topside process modules. Armada Kraken is able to handle a peak fluid rate of 460,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 80,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), 275,000 bpd of water injection, 20 million standard cubic feet (MMscf) of gas handling and has a storage capacity of 600,000 barrels. About Keppel Shipyard Keppel Shipyard is the trusted industry name for the repair, conversion and upgrading of a diverse range of vessels, and a global leader in the conversion of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels, Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessels and Floating Storage and Re-gasification Units (FSRU), as well as the fabrication and installation of turrets and mooring systems, and topside process modules. Keppel Shipyard is currently undertaking the world's first-of-its-type Floating Liquefaction Facility conversion. More information is available on www.keppelom.com About Bumi Armada Bumi Armada Berhad is a Malaysia-based international offshore energy facilities and services provider with a presence in over 17 countries spread across five continents, supported by over 1,600 people from over 30 nationalities. Bumi Armada Berhad provides offshore services via three business units - Floating Production, Storage & Offloading ("FPSO") Operations, Floating Gas Solutions ("FGS") and Offshore Marine Services ("OMS"). The three business units are in turn supported by three support units, namely FPSO Sales, Major Projects and Technology & Development. Bumi Armada is the fifth largest FPSO player in the world and an established OSV owner and operator across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Origine : Communiqué Keppel Corporation Voir la fiche entreprise de "Keppel Corporation" Les dernières news de "Keppel Corporation" 17/01/2020 - Keppel Infrastructure completes its 20% stake acquisition in MET Group 15/01/2020 - Keppel delivers first rig of 2020 15/10/2019 - Keppel delivers fourth jackup rig to Borr Drilling 26/04/2019 - Keppel delivers fourth enhanced KFELS Super A Class unit to EnscoRowan 17/04/2019 - Keppel receives final approval for the conversion of Gimi FLNG project 15/03/2019 - Keppel secures repeat order from Awilco for mid-water harsh environment rig worth about US$425million 27/02/2019 - Keppel inks agreement with Golar to subscribe for 30% interest in Gimi MS Corporation 17/12/2018 - Keppel receives limited notice to proceed for Gimi FLNG 08/10/2018 - Keppel to build another two LNG carriers for Stolt-Nielsen worth around S$105 million 18/09/2018 - Keppel partners GTT on LNG solutions 26/07/2018 - Keppel Shipyard on track to deliver FPSO La Noumbi to Perenco 13/06/2018 - Keppel delivers second rig to Borr Drilling 16/05/2018 - Keppel signs agreement to sell five existing rigs to Borr Drilling for about US$745m 12/03/2018 - Keppel to build mid-water harsh environment rig worth US$425 million 05/01/2018 - Keppel FELS delivers first rig of 2018 to Borr Drilling 05/10/2017 - Keppel secures major FPSO conversion project from SBM Offshore 29/09/2017 - Keppel’s BrasFELS shipyard has delivered its fifth FPSO project for MODEC 25/09/2017 - FueLNG completes first commercial LNG bunkering in Singapore 07/09/2017 - Keppel signs Heads of Agreement with Pavilion Energy and PLN to explore LNG solutions for Indonesia 24/08/2017 - Keppel secures order worth more than US$400m to build two LNG containerships 17/08/2017 - Keppel Corporation: Sale of interest in FLNG, Hilli Episeyo 03/07/2017 - Keppel to deliver world’s first Floating Liquefaction Vessel conversion 18/05/2017 - Keppel on track to deliver state-of-the-art drilling rig in Azerbaijan 02/05/2017 - Keppel Shipyard to deliver twelfth FPSO to BW Offshore 21/03/2017 - Keppel signs Heads of Agreement with Borr Drilling for Transocean Rigs 08/02/2017 - Keppel delivers FPSO P-66 for Brazil 03/02/2017 - Keppel Shipyard to deliver first FPSO of the year 24/10/2016 - Keppel to deliver one of the world’s largest FPSOs to Bumi Armada 05/10/2016 - Keppel grows LNG business 29/08/2016 - Keppel to deliver Bumi Armada’s first North Sea FPSO 10/08/2016 - Keppel to deliver Bumi Armada’s first LNG Floating Storage Unit 08/07/2016 - Keppel: Joint venture with Shell to establish LNG bunkering business 28/06/2016 - Keppel completes another FPSO project for MODEC for Brazil 03/05/2016 - Keppel completes acquisition of LeTourneau 14/04/2016 - Keppel Singmarine to deliver high-specification derrick lay vessel to McDermott 30/12/2015 - Keppel Offshore & Marine secures contracts worth SGD125 million from repeat customers 01/09/2015 - Keppel enhances capabilities with acquisition of LETOURNEAU jackup rig designs, rig kit and aftermarket service businesses 22/07/2015 - Keppel contracts third floating liquefaction facility conversion worth USD684 million 31/12/2014 - Keppel secures contract to perform second FLNG vessel conversion for Golar 29/12/2014 - Keppel AmFELS to build one of world’s largest land rigs for over USD100 million 03/11/2014 - Keppel FELS to build KFELS Super B jackup rig worth USD240 million 16/09/2014 - Keppel secures fifth jackup contract from Gulf Drilling for USD227 million 05/09/2014 - Keppel finalising contracts on second FLNG vessel conversion for Golar 23/08/2014 - Keppel delivers fourth jackup rig to Qatar ahead of schedule 07/08/2014 - Keppel delivers world’s largest jackup rig to Maersk Drilling early 07/07/2014 - Keppel to perform the world’s first-of-its-type FLNG vessel conversion for Golar 28/04/2014 - Keppel partners Seafox on study to build one of the world’s first jackups with P&A features 23/04/2014 - Baku Shipyard secures first major contract from Shah Deniz 03/03/2014 - Keppel to build 500 feet water depth jackup worth USD500 million for China waters 13/02/2014 - Keppel FELS to build three jackups worth USD650 million for new customer Toutes les news de "Keppel Corporation"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2435
__label__cc	0.678225	0.321775	Euro-Mediterranean Women's Foundation Are you already registered with the Fondation? Sign out... Register and exchange with members of the Network Register with the Foundation A word from the President Enterprises and Unions Shared practices Ministerial Department Local or regional authority Enterprise or Union 365 Resources found in English Actions for selectionAdd to favoritesRemove from favorites Results for page 12244896 Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering http://www. rdflwomen. org/eng/ 27.07.2015 List of associations Lebanon MARCH Lebanon Association http://www. marchlebanon. org/en/Home Daem for Media http://www. da3em. net/ 27.07.2015 List of associations Jordan Strane Straniere http://www. stranestraniere. com/ 27.07.2015 List of associations Italy Femmes Informations Juridiques Internationales Rhône-Alpes http://fiji-ra. com 27.07.2015 List of associations France AINVEX Asociacion de Investigadores Extranjeros 27.07.2015 List of associations Spain The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) is one of the oldest and largest Movements for youth in the world. Founded... 23.07.2015 List of associations - International Regional Center for Dialogue and Mediation (RCDM) www. rcmd-eg. org 23.07.2015 List of associations Egypt Start Initiative for Community Justice and Human Rights (SICJHR) http://sicjhr. org/?lang=en Centre for Gender Equality Information The Centre for Gender Equality Information is a finnish national information service that operates under the National Institute... 09.06.2015 List of associations Finland Atria - Institute on Gender Equality and Women's History Founded in 1935, the Atria - Institute on Gender Equality and Women’s History is a foundation based in Amsterdam (The... 09.06.2015 List of associations Netherlands Resource Centre for Women (MARTA) The Resource Centre for Women (MARTA) is a non-governmental organization that aims to provide support to women in Latvia –... 09.06.2015 List of associations Latvia « Previous 1 2 3 4 ... 18 19 20 21 22 ... 28 29 30 31 Next » They are registered on the platform of the Euro-Mediterranean Women's Foundation Sign-up for our monthly newsletter and stay updated on the latest content published on our network: news, events, documents, best practices… Don’t miss this opportunity! Our photography exhibition on gender stereotypes, in Tarragona Our photography exhibition 'Women in action: Breaking Stereotypes in the Euro-Mediterranean Region' (in Catalan, 'Dones trencant... This platform is part of the Axis 1 "Strengthening the capacities of equality actors" of the Priority Solidarity Fund "Women for the future in the Mediterranean" funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and led by the European Institute of the Mediterranean, in the framework of the project “Developing Women's Empowerment” labelled by the Union for the Mediterranean.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2436
__label__wiki	0.97045	0.97045	Israeli defence minister quits over ceasefire, splitting ruling coalition By Euronews with Reuters • last updated: 14/11/2018 Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman has announced his resignation, citing his opposition to a ceasefire with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. Lieberman's party will withdraw from the conservative coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, raising the prospect of early elections. Lieberman described an Egyptian-mediated deal with Hamas "a capitulation to terror". This leaves Netanyahu with control of just 61 of the 120 seats in parliament a year before Israel’s next election. Israeli political commentators had speculated that Netanyahu, who despite his approval ratings has been dogged by multiple corruption investigations, might bring forward the ballot. But a spokesman for his rightist Likud party played down that option, saying Netanyahu would assume the defence post. Lieberman has spoken in favour of harsh Israeli military action against Hamas, even as the government authorised a Qatari cash infusion to the impoverished enclave last week and limited itself to air strikes rather than a wider campaigns during this week’s fighting. Born in the former Soviet Union, Lieberman’s voter base is made up of fellow Russian-speaking immigrants, and rightists and secularists who share his hostility to Israel’s Arab minority and the religious authority wielded by ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2437
__label__wiki	0.823677	0.823677	Britons Hall and Cackett claim fourth as Friedrich and Schueller take two-man top spot in La Plagne By Sportsbeat Britons Brad Hall and Greg Cackett finished fourth in the two-man Bobsleigh World Cup event in La Plagne. The German pair of Francesco Friedrich and Alexander Schueller claimed victory in the third two-man Bobsleigh World Cup event of the season in La Plagne. The win in France saw Friedrich claim his second stage win out of three with a combined time of 1:58.52 after two runs, finishing 0.26 seconds ahead of Oskars Kibermanis and Matiss Miknis of Latvia. Michael Vogt and Sandro Michel of Switzerland finished third 0.34 seconds behind, while the British team of Brad Hall and Greg Cackett couldn’t capitalise on their second fastest time in the first run, eventually finishing fourth. Saturday’s victory was Friedrich’s second of the season, with success on the second day at Lake Placid in December already under his belt. The German currently sits atop the overall leaderboard on 660 points after three events, with Kibermanis his closest challenger 66 points adrift. Canadian Justin Kripps slips down to third in the rankings after he and Cameron Stones only managed a tenth placed finish in France with a time of 1:59.54. German duo Laura Nolte and Deborah Levi earned their first ever BMW IBSF World Cup victory in the two-woman bobsleigh event in La Plagne. 21-year-old Nolte was competing in just her second ever World Cup event, after making her bow in the competition last week in Winterberg. The pair took the victory in France with a combined time of 2:01.43 minutes after their two runs, beating the Canadian team of Christine de Bruin and Kristen Bujnowski by 0.21 seconds. Fellow Germans Stephanie Schneider and Leonie Fiebig took the final place on the podium after posting the fastest time on the second run, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind the Canadians overall. The American pairing of Kaillie Humphries and Lauren Gibbs finished fourth, but Humphries still leads the overall leaderboard after taking victory in the opening two rounds of the competition. The Lake Placid event winner leads the way on 834 points, with Schneider putting the pressure on in second with 827. Mariama Jamanka, who finished fifth in France, rounds off the top three on 770 points after four rounds.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2440
__label__cc	0.716213	0.283787	EAA23C 582E65 779D3E E06B3E BEBEBE MenuHome Civil Chem Mech Tech Bio Elec News Building Control Regulations – key features for engineers New building control legislation in Ireland is likely to profoundly change the construction and projects industry for many years to come. How will this impact engineers? Jarleth Heneghan and Cassandra Byrne report Author: Jarleth Heneghan, partner and Cassandra Byrne, senior associate, both of William Fry New building control legislation in Ireland is likely to profoundly change the construction and projects industry for many years to come. How will this impact engineers? In such cases, the Commencement Notice and the Seven-Day notice must now be accompanied by: Outline Plans and Documentation – general arrangement drawings, plans, sections and elevations, calculations and specifications necessary to outline how the proposed works or building complies with the requirements of the Building Regulations; Certificate of Compliance (Design) – a certificate (in prescribed form) to be completed by a design professional (the design certifier), confirming that: it has been commissioned by the owner to design, in conjunction with others, the building or works and inspect as appropriate; it is competent to carry out the design and to coordinate the design of others; and the plans and other documents have been prepared by it and the other design professionals (exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence) to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations. The design professional must also certify that the design for the building or works is complies with the Building Regulations. Certificate of Compliance (undertaking by assigned certifier) – a certificate (in prescribed form) to be signed by the assigned certifier, such as a chartered engineer, undertaking to use reasonable skill, care and diligence to inspect the building or works and to co-ordinate the inspection of others and further undertaking to certify, following the implementation of the inspection plan, compliance with the Building Regulations. The assigned certifier may rely on specialist works contractors for ancillary completion certificates for inclusion with the Certificate of Compliance on Completion although must satisfy themselves as to certification provided by such specialists. An assigned certifier must be named on prescribed registers (including that under Section 7 of the Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland (Charter Amendment) Act 1969). Currently, there is no mandatory registration system for builders, but this on the horizon for introduction. Consideration should be given as to whether the assigned certifier should be an independent professional and/or contained in a separate appointment. While generally this can be a single appointment, it is recommended under the Capital Works Management Framework Contracts that in a contractor-designed public works contract, it would not be appropriate for the design certifier to be the same service provider as the assigned certifier. Preliminary Inspection Plan (including the Inspection Notification Framework). Certificate of Compliance (Undertaking by Builder) – a certificate (in prescribed form) to be completed by the builder confirming that it has been commissioned by the owner to build and supervise the works and that it (and any employee or other person engaged by it) is competent to do so. Builders should also be mindful of obtaining necessary ancillary certificates. The builder must also undertake to: construct the works in accordance with plans and other documents detailed in the Commencement Notice/Seven-Day Notice; co-operate with the inspections carried out pursuant to the inspection plan; and certify the works comply with the Building Regulations. The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (the Regulations), which came into effect on 1 March 2014, will affect how public and private sector projects are run and how stakeholders, ranging from engineers, other design professionals, owners, builders to building control authorities respond to the challenges ahead. Publication of the Regulations follows recent consultation with industry stakeholders ranging from Engineers Ireland, the Construction Industry Federation, Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, and Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. This highlighted the real need for a more robust building control regime, appropriate certification and led eventually to revoking Building Control (Amendment) Regulations SI 80 of 2013 before its introduction and the making of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SI No 9 of 2014) (the Regulations). Both the Regulations and its accompanying Code of Practice are available here. The Regulations are to be read in conjunction with existing building control legislation. Even though it is unclear from the Regulations, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has confirmed that if a valid Commencement Notice is received on or after 1 March 2014, the new building control regime (as introduced by the Regulations) will apply. There are two roles identified in the Regulations in which engineers could be involved: design certifier and assigned certifier. COMMENCEMENT NOTICE AND SEVEN-DAY NOTICE The form of Commencement Notice and Seven-Day Notice has been revised and is to be signed by the owner of the works. Significant changes have been made to documentation to be submitted with Commencement Notices/Seven-Day Notice where the works comprise: design and construction of a new dwelling; extension to a dwelling involving a total floor area greater than 40 square metres; works to which Part III of the Building Control Regulations 1997 to 2014 applies. In such cases, the Commencement Notice and the Seven-Day notice must now be accompanied by: Certificate of Compliance (Design) – a certificate (in prescribed form) to be completed by a design professional (the design certifier), confirming that: it has been commissioned by the owner to design, in conjunction with others, the building or works and inspect as appropriate; it is competent to carry out the design and to co-ordinate the design of others; and the plans and other documents have been prepared by it and the other design professionals (exercising reasonable skill, care and diligence) to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations. The design professional must also certify that the design for the building or works is complies with the Building Regulations. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ON COMPLETION Before works or a building (to which the Regulations apply) can be opened, occupied or used, a validly completed Certificate of Compliance on Completion is required to be validated and registered on the statutory register maintained by the relevant building control authority. Certifiers must possess sufficient training, experience and knowledge appropriate and knowledge appropriate to the nature of the work to be undertaken. This mandatory Certificate of Compliance on Completion must be signed by the builder and the assigned certifier; accompanied by such plans and other documents which outline how the completed works or building differ from the plans and other documents submitted with the Commencement Notice/Seven-Day Notice and comply with the Building Regulations; and the Inspection Plan as implemented. The Regulations include separate timelines (mandatory and discretionary) within which the building control authority must respond as to validity or invalidity of a Certificate of Compliance on Completion. There is automatic inclusion on the Register is no queries are raised within 21 days. A statutory Code of Practice for Inspecting and Certifying Buildings and Works has been published to provide guidance on inspecting and certifying works. Compliance with the Code of Practice will, prima facie, be taken as compliance with the relevant requirements of the Regulations. BUILDING CONTROL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The Regulations introduce electronic filing through a Building Control Management System as the preferred means of building control administration. The building control authority can levy charges for scanning and uploading hard copy documents to the Building Control Management System. It will operate via www.localgov.ie and the building control authority website. Engineers will need to become familiar with using this system. Failure to comply with the Regulations is an offence which may result in the imposition of fines and/or imprisonment, together with potential liability in contract and/or tort. Where the engineer as assigned certifier changes this needs to be notified to the building control authority this is also likely to lead to certain complications and potential delays. Engineers will need to be mindful on how to best manage their liability to and for clients and third parties. The increased responsibility and change in risk-profile for builders, design professionals and owners, under the Regulations is likely to necessitate additional insurances in certain circumstances, such as professional indemnity insurance for contractors. For engineers who typically maintain such insurances, they should confirm that their insurance cover captures their new obligations under the Regulations, be mindful of the insurances being maintained by ancillary certifiers and consider run-off cover implications. The details and nuances of Regulations will need time to bed down, be further refined over time and supplemented by training. The Regulations will also potentially increase costs on project administration, programming and insurances. Further engagement will be needed with the key participants, including engineers. However, it is hoped that the Regulations will play an important role in the pursuit of an improved culture of building control with an increased focus on care and safety in the construction industry. The Regulations highlight the new roles and increased responsibilities for engineers. Parties should therefore seek advice how their contracts best address the requirements of the Regulations going forward. Jarleth Heneghan, partner (FSCSI, FRICS, MCIOB, FCIArb & Solicitor) and Cassandra Byrne, senior associate (FCIArb & Solicitor), both of William Fry, law firm in Dublin https://www.engineersjournal.ie/2014/03/13/building-control-regulations-engineers/https://www.engineersjournal.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Regs-1024x681.jpghttps://www.engineersjournal.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Regs-300x300.jpg 2014-03-13T12:40:42+00:00 David O'RiordanCivilbuilding regulations,construction Author: Jarleth Heneghan, partner and Cassandra Byrne, senior associate, both of William Fry New building control legislation in Ireland is likely to profoundly change the construction and projects industry for many years to come. How will this impact engineers? In such cases, the Commencement Notice and the Seven-Day notice must now... 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__label__cc	0.710653	0.289347	Signup to the English Wine Kiosk newsletters Astley Vineyard Situated in Worcestershire and established in 1971, Astley Vineyard held the title of being the most northerly vineyard in the world at the time of planting. Astley comprises some of the oldest vines in the country and some more unusual grape varieties. The estate has been lovingly passed through several different families over the years, but Astley’s founders, Michael Bache and his family, are to be thanked for their foresight and dedication to the infant English wine industry. They planted four vineyards initially: one next to the house, two experimental plots in the valley and one where the main vineyard still resides today. The Bache’s belief in the possibility of growing vines in Worcestershire, coupled with their knowledge of the land and the beneficial attributes of certain grape varieties, led them to plant Madeleine Angevine and Siegerrebe long before their potential in England was fully recognised. Astley are also famed for their Kerner vines, of which some still stand and produce after nearly 50 years. Before the Bache family planted Astley Vineyard in the early 1970s, the land was planted as a cherry orchard. It was unfortunately, (or fortunately for us wine drinkers) removed with the application of the 1947 Agricultural Act’s grubbing up grant. The fact the area had always been used for agricultural purposes meant the soil had received minimal intervention and was ideal for grape growing. It’s safe to say Astley Vineyard has an extensive heritage and can now enjoy the benefits of incredibly mature vines. In 1993, Jonty Daniels and his partner, Janet Baldwin, purchased Astley Vineyard. With a background in agriculture, Jonty nurtured the five acre vineyard for 24 years and built its reputation for high quality white wines. Jonty and Janet also planted Astley’s incredible woodland, which we’ll talk about more later. Upon his retirement in 2017, Jonty sought to sell Astley to someone who would pour more love into it and appreciate its journey, potential and unique character. That ‘someone’ was in fact a family of five: the Haywoods. Wishing to escape careers in London and spend more time together as a family, the Haywoods decided Astley Vineyard was the perfect opportunity to do both. Tim and Bev Haywood head up the family and oversee all aspects of the business. Tim is recently retired from a global construction and facilities business where he held the position of Finance Director and Head of Sustainability. As such, he focuses on increasing Astley’s sustainability and ensuring all environmental considerations are supporting the vines and the surrounding landscape. Tim is the current Chairman of Sustainability West Midlands. Bev is a keen gardener, (which helps when managing an agricultural business!) is very involved within the local community and as celebrated on their website, is “the lynch pin that holds everything together”. Tim and Bev’s children, Chris and Daisy are fully involved with running Astley Vineyard, along with Chris’ wife, Matleena. The Haywood family seem to have every avenue of expertise covered with Chris taking on the role of Sales and Marketing after a career spent working in a luxury wine shop, Daisy being a Landscape Architect and Artist and Matleena fulfilling the position of Accounts and Business Manager. You couldn’t ask for a better pool of talents! With just five acres of land under vine, Astley is amongst the smallest vineyards in the UK, producing around 9,000 bottles of wine a year. The temptation would be to scale up, to buy more land or to purchase extra grapes from a third party, but the Haywoods are remaining true to Astley’s integral philosophy of ‘quality over quantity’. It’s lovely to hear a story of creating the best product possible without any pressure from investors pushing for higher yields or increased volume. In order to produce the highest quality possible in Worcestershire, (which admittedly probably isn’t the first county you think of when talking about English wine) the vineyard site had to be in a special location. Half a mile away from the gorgeous River Severn, the landscape helps to moderate the vineyard’s micro-climate. The vines are planted on east-facing slopes next to a deep valley. The valley draws cold air away from the vineyard which reduces the risk of lingering frost and stagnant air. It’s a well-known fact that soil has a major impact on vines’ growth. Astley is located on Triassic red sandstone and loam which provides excellent drainage and has naturally high acidity. There are now seven grape varieties planted at Astley: Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe, Kerner and Bacchus alongside small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The winemaking was previously contracted out to Three Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire, but the Haywoods aim to bring this in-house with Chris becoming their own winemaker. At the moment, Simon Day from nearby Sixteen Ridges winery is the Haywoods’ consultant winemaker. Since taking on the vineyard in July 2017, the Haywood family hit the ground running and have made extensive improvements already. When they purchased the estate, there was already planning permission for a new visitor centre, shop and warehouse. With a few tweaks, the Haywoods managed to change the warehouse description to a small winery… A grant from the EU’s LEADER Project to promote rural tourism, (along with some private funding) enabled the construction of the winery within seven months. As well as considering their environment regarding viticultural decisions, the Haywood family have been supportive of the community by employing local firms. Worcester-based architects, Glazzards, were enlisted to create the bold design for the renovations to the main house and annex. Gaining responsibility for an established vineyard is one thing, inheriting an existing wine brand and reputation is another. Keen to make their mark, the Haywoods employed the expertise of local Worcester-based design company, WeAreBeard, to rebrand the entire wine range. The designs draw inspiration from Victorian bronze etchings and depict some of the wildlife found in the vineyard and surrounding area – notably Astley’s resident semi-tame pheasant, Tarquin, and a beautiful kingfisher. Talking of animals… To reach Astley Vineyard you have the arduous task of meandering your way through a serene wooded valley. The vineyard is surrounded by open fields and ancient woodlands which host an abundance of wildlife. Aside from learning new skills necessary for vineyard life, (driving tractors, mending trellising, staring at spreadsheets…) the Haywoods have become experts at identifying their furry and feathered neighbours. The family have gazed in wonder upon stoats, tawny owls and muntjac deer. They’ve watched buzzards and skylarks soaring upon the currents above the vines and have made friends with the increasingly tame, (and demanding!) pheasants. The beautiful woodland area is part of the Astley estate and is divided into two distinct areas: Janet’s Wood, which is a 30 year old mixed deciduous wood named after Jonty’s wife as she did most of the planting and The Dingle, a less accessible, wilder area. To add to the picturesque scene, there’s a stream running through both woods. You may be wondering why it’s important to mention the woodland when we’re supposed to be focusing on the vineyard, but the two are inextricably linked and co-dependent. The woodland provides shelter, housing and food for numerous animals and plants which increases the biodiversity of the landscape – beneficial for all plant life, including vines. The fact that there are deer around could also be a potential problem as they are known to nibble vines and destroy trellising, but with an expanse of woodland on their doorstep, they’re kept happy and don’t feel the need to venture near the vineyard. I hope I haven’t just jinxed that… The Haywoods have joined the Small Woods Association and are committed to ensuring the woodland is revived and maintained properly. Astley’s land has the potential to be a local wildlife corridor, especially as a bat commuter route to the River Severn. It’s wonderful to learn so much about the whole area and see the family immersing themselves fully in the community and wider campaigns. It’s important to highlight the beneficial nature of having a vineyard in a village, of increasing everyone’s awareness about biodiversity and educating visitors about their surroundings. An idea I found particularly ingenious is that the Haywoods had a lot of twiggy branches, (called brash) which they’d stripped from the trees they’d coppiced. Not wanting to waste the wood, they turned it into chippings and laid a path through the woods so that visitors can appreciate the woodlands as well as the vines when they book on a tour. The vineyard’s environmental credentials also include minimising the use of sprays and cultivating the vine prunings back into the soil rather than burning them, (this can only be done if there isn’t any disease in the prunings – so it shows Astley is a healthy vineyard!). Astley’s visitor centre and shop are well worth making a detour for. You’ll be able to chat away to the family, (who are ever-so-friendly!) and learn exactly what makes Astley Vineyard so special. You’ll also be able to try their range of wines – many of which have won awards. It is so refreshing to see a vineyard focusing on the grape varieties which are best suited to their individual plot of land and creating wines which shine to the best of their ability. Astley’s Kerner, (especially their sparkling version) is a must-try. The future looks increasingly exciting as there have been hints of wishing to experiment with skin-contact white wines and orange wines… The Haywood family have already succeeded in breathing new life into Astley Vineyard and I’m positive we’ll be hearing many fascinating stories, ventures and releases from them in the years to come. Watch this space! May 24, 2019 by Cherry Constable Tags: Astley Vineyard Bacchus Chardonnay Cherry Constable English Wine Kiosk Fizz Grapes Harvest Kerner Madeleine Angevine Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Siegerrebe Sparkling Wine Still Wine Vineyard Winery Worcestershire Older Post Back to The Press Newer Post Free delivery over £100! Explore Gin Kiosk Planning a Wedding or Event? © 2020 English Wine Kiosk. Gin Foundry Ltd trading as English Wine Kiosk. Registered office: Unit 13, Coda Studios. 189 Munster Road. SW6 6AW. London. Registered in England and Wales: 8907073. VAT: GB180 6944 86	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2445
__label__wiki	0.85071	0.85071	Arthur Conan Doyle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Arthur Conan Doyle Mystery & Detective Fiction Analysis Arthur Conan Doyle Short Fiction Analysis Arthur Conan Doyle Long Fiction Analysis Arthur Conan Doyle World Literature Analysis Orange Pips What are the orange pips and how are they used in the story? How does Holmes use them at the end of the story? Expert Answers info Who are the experts? Our certified Educators are real professors, teachers, and scholars who use their academic expertise to tackle your toughest questions. Educators go through a rigorous application process, and every answer they submit is reviewed by our in-house editorial team. mwestwood \| Certified Educator calendarEducator since 2006 write16,149 answers starTop subjects are Literature, History, and Social Sciences In one of his strangest stories, "The Five Orange Pips" a mystery goes unsolved and the client of Sherlock Holmes dies before Holmes can divert the killer. The client is John Openshaw, the son of Joseph Openshaw and nephew of Elias Openshaw. John has come to Sherlock Holmes after the unsolved deaths of his uncle Elias, who had moved to Florida where he had a very lucrative plantation, and when the Civil War broke out, he joined the army and became a Colonel, and of his father in England. The letters which have preceded the deaths of both men (in 1883 and 1884) have contained five oranges pips, or seeds, and have had the letters "K.K.K." stamped upon them. Now, John Openshaw has received a similar letter in 1885; this letter tells him to put the papers on the sundial. Of course, John has no idea what papers are alluded to; however, he assumes they are the papers that must have been burned long ago in his uncle's chambers, as he had smelled as seen paper ashes in the fireplace when he also witnesses a box of his uncle's which had K.K.K. He had retrieved a part of a sheet that was, perhaps, from a diary. It read as follows: 4th. Hudson came. Same old platform. 7th. Set the pips on McCauley, Paramore, and John Swain, of St. Augustine. 9th. McCauley cleared. 10th. John Swain cleared. 12th. Visited Paramore. All well. Holmes promises to investigate and later determines from foreign postmarks and other information that the letters were sent from aboard a ship because the deaths occurred some time after the murders, so the mail ship must have arrived before the other ship. Holmes also looks up the Klu Klux Klan in his encyclopedia and finds this information: Its outrages were usually preceded by a warning sent to the marked man in some fantastic but generally recognised shape—a sprig of oak-leaves in some parts, melon seeds or orange pips in others. On receiving this the victim might either openly abjure his former ways, or might fly from the country. Unfortunately, John Openshaw is also killed. Then, before Sherlock Holmes, who has solved the mystery of the ships by researching in the Lloyd's Registry and before he can have the captain of the Lone Star to whom he has sent orange pips, James Calhoun, (former mayor of Atlanta when General Sherman invaded)arrested, the ship has sunk. check Approved by eNotes Editorial In "The Five Orange Pips" , Explain in detail why the KKK were chasing after Elias. "The Five... 1 Educator Answer Describe Sherlock's character in 3 adjectives using specific examples from the following three... What is The Valley of Fear Sherlock Holmes story about? pohnpei397 \| Certified Educator starTop subjects are History, Literature, and Social Sciences Literally, the orange pips are the seeds of an orange. But in terms of this story they are a warning sign. They are used by the Ku Klux Klan in this story as way to warn someone that the KKK is after them and will get them. If you have read "Treasure Island" this is similar to how the black spot was used in that book. At the end of the story, Sherlock Holmes has figured out the identity of the KKK member who has caused the death of John Openshaw. He gets five pips out of an orange and sends them to that man as a way to scare him. But it is no use because the man's ship (he is a sea captain) is lost at sea and he never gets Holmes's letter. We'll Help Your Grades Soar Start your 48-hour free trial and unlock all the summaries, Q&A, and analyses you need to get better grades now. 300,000+ answers 30,000+ book summaries 20% study tools discount Ad-free content 5-star customer support Start 48-Hour Free Trial What are some themes of the short story "How It Happened," by Arthur Conan Doyle? Discuss the theme of "How It Happened" by Arthur Conan Doyle? 2 educator answers In "A Case of Mistaken Identity," describe Miss Mary Sutherland. What is the imagery used in "How it Happened"? Why does Holmes let Ryder go? 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__label__wiki	0.791463	0.791463	Home » Editorial » You are reading » Dear Wizkid Why? (The Extended Wizkid Reaction Article) by Vasatile Anny Braimah Sheriff October 4, 2019 Dear Wizkid Why? (The Extended Wizkid Reaction Article) by Vasatile Anny2019-10-04T08:17:01+01:00 Editorial No Comment Dear Wizkid Why? (The Extended Wizkid Reaction Article). Article by: Vasatile Anny. In Simi’s song, “The Artiste” she said: “what is the point of an artiste who only says what the fans want to hear but never how they feel or what they want to say?” However, ladies and gentlemen of the public, in a bid to lightly oppose this notion I ask: “what is the point of an artiste who neither conveys any meaningful expressions in his songs nor gives the audience what they want to hear in the fullness of it? Wizkid is talented no doubt, he’s an artiste I’ll always Stan, right from his debut with “Holla at your boy”, “Ojuelegba”, “Joy” and even “Fever”. He has over the years showed progress that cannot be ignored or disputed. However, his last couple of singles have left fans wondering if they are a joke to him. Others have been made to condition themselves to soils with diehard fans always reiterating the words: “It will grow on you”. Pele oo! Agricultural surveillance minister! Although the “IT will grow on you” notion has been true for most of the artiste’s song, However, it is clear that we can no longer accept his mediocre songs and fans now demand for the Wizkid they signed up for. After the release of “Ghetto Love” is was observed that Wizkid as we know him has zapped the quality from his songs but it was a massive displeasure to fans who were expectant in high spirits when he dropped “Joro” on Nigeria’s Independence Day and to our shock, both audio and video alike had nothing worth commenting on. As usual, the ever self-expressing Nigerian youths took to social media platforms like Twitter, WhatsApp Statuses and Instagram to express their shock saying the song is mediocre and they want Wizkid toh quality back. Whilst some supported this notion, others frowned at it saying that as true as it may be, the fans brought this upon themselves by not embracing the songs which Wizkid was trying to combine both talent and vocal performance on. Sighting instances with his “Sounds From The Other Side” Album they stood firmly on their ground and further landed safely with the aid of Iyanya and Praiz as case studies. Firstly, I would like to submit for your consideration that comparing Wizkid to Iyanya and Praize are with unfair measures as Praize isn’t even a POP Artiste for starters and Iyanya on the other hand has had to be off the scene for sometime and also gently adding that, he hasn’t proper management as well as having legal issues since his exit from Made Men Music Group. A better case study, however, would have been Burna Boy’s rise since he came back on the music scene after his brief hiatus – nothing makes a louder statement and also qualifies him for this case like the fact that he just won a BET Award and to be honest, you can’t mention five top quality songs without mentioning his songs at least once or twice. He dropped a song on this same day as Wizkid and this song dare I say, exposed the emptiness of “Joro”. It’s video cannot even be compared to “Joro” on any ground. Wizkid served his debut album “Superstar” to us in 2011 and sternly but swiftly made an unforgettable statement which transcends time with the sophomore studio Album “AYO” in 2014 which had a lot of the songs that catapulted him to fame internationally like “Ojuelegba”, “Jaiye Jaiye”, and “Show you the money”. The creative direction of his sophomore album made fans to appreciate his art even more. Somewhere between “Áyò” and “Sounds From The Other Side”, however, there was a change on the music scene that couldn’t have been ignored. Between these two albums, the Nigerian market leaned towards songs that were bubbly, had little to no meaning and for lack of better words, were purely entertaining. The music scene is a scene that is ever rapidly changing which leaves the artiste with the challenge of retaining their brand position whilst meeting the demand of the market and also remaining true to themselves and craft. This is a phase which Tiwa Savage met after coming back from her maternity break but combated with the help of her MAVIN team and waiting it out too. Lyrical content has never failed any artiste who has stayed true to themselves – ask Simi and Adekunle Gold. The demand for content is now back on the rise with Artiste like Burna Boy setting the tune and this isn’t the time to make empty songs. This is a time where youths are glued to the entertainment industry as a whole and aren’t afraid to call out anyone who faults and in like manner, praise artistes doing great. Dear Wizkid, I propose on behalf of your loyal fans that you go back to your drawing board and do some restructuring. Sit with your team and find ways to combat the issues raised above (like understanding the changing needs of the market and serving them whilst maintaining your originality) otherwise I fear from your forthcoming album and how well it will do on the market. Yes – money must be made but not at the expense of your originality. The industry will always love Wizkid but the industry cannot accept a mediocre version of Wizkid anymore. Stop serving these sub-standard songs to the people who played a huge role in your success and giving your best on international collaborations, your home should always come first. 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__label__wiki	0.809501	0.809501	Look Back at Kanye West's Most Lavish Gifts for Kim Kardashian: From Cartier Necklaces to Sweet Serenades by Elyse Dupre \| Mon., Jan. 13, 2020 12:20 PM Kim Kardashian & Kanye West's Love Story in Their Own Words When it comes to gift giving, Kanye West is a pro. Kim Kardashian shared a photo of the latest present she received from her hubby via Twitter on Sunday. The 42-year-old rapper gave the 39-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star a vintage Cartier necklace. But it wasn't just any necklace. The "Stronger" star actually had it engraved with a sweet message from the couple's text exchange. "If you look closely at my necklace, you can see it's from a text Kanye sent me," Kim tweeted along with a photo of the sentimental item. "He took an amazing vintage…Cartier gold plaque necklace and had it sketched out. He's always the most thoughtful when it comes to gifts." So what exactly did the text say? "This is your life. Married with four kids. Get people out of jail. Cover of Vogue. Go to church every week with your family. Dreams come true," the message stated. Kim Kardashian & Kanye West's Cutest Photos This wasn't the first time Kanye had surprised his leading lady with a special gift. Who could forget when he had Kenny G serenade Kim in a room full of roses for Valentine's Day or when he bought her Netflix, Amazon, Adidas and Disney stocks for Christmas? To look back at more of his elaborate gifts, check out the gallery. The Engagement Ring Kanye went all in on his engagement ring for Kim. The 15-carat ring designed by Lorraine Schwartz has an estimated retail value of $3 million. Courtesy of Kris Jenner; Sipa Ye rented out AT&T Park in San Francisco—home of the baseball team the San Francisco Giants—where he wrote his proposal message on the scoreboard. He also got a 50-person orchestra to play music for the two of them. Valentine's Day Love On Valentine's Day 2014 (just a few months before they got married in Italy), Kanye sent Kim 1,000 roses as she joined him on a concert stop in Baltimore. Three years later, he sent her a giant wall of white roses and orchids. Khloe Kardashian/Instagram Diamonds are Forever The KKW beauty owner apparently asked Kanye for a Lorraine Schwartz diamond necklace as her push present after giving birth to their first child, North West. He gave her the choker, which is estimated to cost about $1 million. Crazy for Cartier Kanye surprised Kim with a number of diamond Cartier bracelets that all have a recurring theme: the panther. A gold one that he gave her costs about $35,000. Another one that she received goes for $88,000. Kim Kardashian/Instagram The Birkin Kim received a hand-painted Hermes Birkin Bag by renowned artist George Condo. It was apparently yet another Christmas present. The Burger Queen In 2014, rumors swirled that Kanye apparently bought Kim 10 Burger King locations. The fast food company denied the claims, but did offer to cater their wedding. In 2014, Kanye helped Kim celebrate her first Mother's Day as a parent by gifting her a giant flower wall. Just a few years later, he had a group of violinists and cellists perform a mini-concert in their living room. Courtesy of Kim Kardashian Christmas Surprise Kanye didn't think one present would suffice, so he got her 149 more for Christmas in 2015. Some of these 150 gifts included a Prada jumpsuit and Louis Vuitton dress. Kanye apparently sent his assistant to Italy where the rapper shopped via Skype. Christmas Gifts: Part 2 In 2017, the "Stronger" rapper gave Kim stock to Netflix, Amazon and Disney. She got some free stuffed animals and gift cards out of it, too. The Mercedes Kim was a vision in neon during 2Chainz and Kesha Ward's wedding, and she matched the car she and Kanye rented while zooming around Miami. Back in Calabasas, The Life of Pablo rapper gifted her with a 2018 Mercedes G550 4×4 SUV. According to Mercedes Benz of USA's website, the car costs about $227,300. The matte neon green would have ticked up the price, too. A Romantic Serenade For Valentine's Day 2019, Kanye asked Kenny G to serenade his leading lady in a room full of roses. "NO BIG DEAL KENNY G IN MY LIVING ROOM!!!! Happy Valentine's Day," Kim tweeted at the time. "If you look closely at my necklace, you can see it's from a text Kanye sent me. He took an amazing vintage a Cartier gold plaque necklace and had it sketched out. He's always the most thoughtful when it comes to gifts," Kim tweeted. As for the text, it stated, "This your life. Married with four kids. Get people out of jail. Cover of Vogue. Go to church every week with your family. Dreams come true." TAGS/ Kim Kardashian , Kanye West , Celebrities , Kardashian News , Top Stories , Apple News , VG	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2449
__label__wiki	0.706592	0.706592	www.ericaviles.com Where You From? What You Be About? will be at Illinois State University Westhoff Theater in the Centennial East Building Free & Open to the Public Multi-Ethnic Cultural and Co-Curricular Programming Advisory Committee (MECCPAC) Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) School of Theatre and Dance Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology and Anthropology Latin American and Latino Studies Program Proyecto Pa'lante & Angelina Pedroso Center presents: Where You From? What You Be About? When: Thursday, October 10th, 2019 Auditorium at Northeastern Illinois University 5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Free to the public. No RSVP required The Latino Student Association of Adelphi University presents: 6pm at the Concert Hall Performance Arts Center 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 Winner of the 2018 New York Innovative Theater Award for "Outstanding Original Full Length Script" and nominated for "Outstanding Solo Performance" Written and Performed by Eric Avilés Directed by Edward Torres January 18th - February 4th Thursday- Saturday 8pm Sunday 3pm at Downtown Art 70 E. 4th St. NYC For tickets click photo on left. Hope to see, peace! October 27-29th in Chicago UrbanTheater Company, Liberation Arts Collective, and Eric Avilés presents a workshop of "Where You From? What You Be About? " "Where You From? What You Be About?" is an autobiographical solo play set in the historically Puerto Rican neighborhood of Humboldt Park Chicago. Seamlessly moving from past to present, “Where You From? What You Be About?” tells a story of how a man and his family reconcile the influences and subsequent death of a family member due to gun and gang violence. A cousin’s funeral becomes the catalyst for confronting a buried truth, for facing the effects of growing up surrounded by poverty, violence, and the need for healing. Using humor and drama this transformational journey is an interdisciplinary solo play that includes spoken word, video, and a live DJ. * Recommended for ages 12+ Music and sounds provided by DJ Jonathan Hogstad Projections by Anna Carhart Stage Manager by G.V. Maldonado Shows runs for ONLY 3 days. Friday: October 27th, 8pm Saturday: October 28th, 8pm Sunday: October 29th, 2pm I will be performing with Liberation Arts Collective: La Patria vs Uncle Sam to raise funds for relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Sunday, October 22 at 8pm. Tickets are $50 and $25 standing room. Donations are welcome. Our buildings may crumble but our spirit is Indestructible. Join us for a celebration of the Spirit of the People of Puerto Rico and Mexico. 100% of the ticket income and donations will go to NGO’s, local organizations directly working with the affected. We are in touch with several and the recipients will be chosen and publicized closer to the event. Featuring: Flaco Navaja, Irene Sofia Lucio, Emma Ramos, David Zayas, Rosal Colon, Desmar Guevara & Elise Santora, Melissa Diaz, Ximena Salgado, muMs and Taylor Schilling, D'Marquesina, Liberation Arts Collective and more to come.. Partners: LABrynth Theater, Primary Stages, Rattlestick Theater, Barefoot Theatre Co., National Black Theater, InViolet Theater Co., Harlem Stage, Sol Project, Rhymes Over Beats, H.O.L.A., Two River Theater, Pregones / Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, Ensemble Studio Theatre and more to come… For Info. http://www.cherrylanetheatre.org/onstage/Indestructible/ Tickets: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/32995/alldonations Join us to celebrate the life of Max Ferrá! We are proud to present a reading series of plays, both old and new, to honor the life and legacy of Max Ferrá, founder and first Artistic Director of INTAR, who died on February 4th in Miami after a battle with pneumonia. The series will consist of 8 full-length plays and 6 short plays by artists who have worked closely with INTAR and Max over the years. The celebration begins Friday May 19th and culminates on May 25th with the reading of a new play and a community remembrance and acknowledgement of Max's extraordinary life and achievements. HIS PASSION FOR BEAUTY: A Reading Series in Celebration of Max Ferrá I'll be performing in a stage reading of: MIRIAM'S FLOWERS by Migdalia Cruz - Friday May 19th, 2017 at 7pm THE NEXT STOP by Carmen Rivera - Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 at 7pm All events are free, open to the public, and will be held at INTAR THEATRE (500 West 52nd Street, corner of 10th Avenue). Seating is limited. To reserve a spot at any event, please email your request to: reservations@intartheatre.org 2017 I'll be directing an excerpt of Where You From? What You Be About? for the LIVING ALTAR A Work-In-Progress Presentation May 23 & May 24th 2017 - 5pm to 10pm $7 Advance tickets / $10 at the door The Little Theater at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center 31-10 Thomson Ave Room E-24 Queens, NY * AUDIENCES CAN ARRIVE AT ANY POINT BETWEEN 5PM & 10PM, AND COME AND GO AS THEY PLEASE. ABOUT LIVING ALTAR Living Altar is a multi-disciplinary performative celebration of the lives of individuals killed in conflict, whether military or civilian, and regardless of origin, gender, religion, status, or profession. Through a series of successive 30-minute performance pieces called Living Altars, casualties are given a name, a face, a story, and equal value. These altars will be based on information gathered through surveys completed by those close to the deceased. Living Altar aims to create a space for collective grief, and asks the difficult question: what is a life worth? More Info and tickets: th http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2915199 Looking forward to the Manifest Festival at El Puente on March 18th, 2017. Arlene Chico-Lugo and Eric Aviles of Liberation Arts Collective use a stylistic agitprop theatre to address the colonial relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico. It will be a match you don’t want to miss. Who will you cheer for? Uncle Sam or La Patria? Gain historical facts in this spectacular event. Co-starring Christin Eve Cato. Photo by Claudio Gaete. IT'S A FREE EVENT For Info go to. https://www.facebook.com/events/1051432758294094/ Brooklyn Arts Exchange is excited to host our fourth annual ARTIST SERVICES DAY featuring an array of talks and workshops designed to serve working dance, theater, performance artists and their supporters. All day Sunday, February 5, 2017 — FREE Reservations are highly recommended. http://artistservices.bax.org/special-projects/2017-artist-services-day/ I will be sitting on a panel discussion: ARTISTS TEACHING THEIR ART: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE INTERSECTION OF WORKING AS A PROFESSIONAL GENERATIVE ARTIST AND TEACHING ARTIST I will be performing excerpts of my solo play Where You From ? What You Be About? along with Arlene Chico-Lugo for the Opening Reception at Queens Museum. Opening Reception at Queens Museum It's About Us: A New New Yorkers Program Exhibition (performing from 1-1:30pm and 2:45pm-3:15pm in the theatre) Join the Queens Museum’s New New Yorkers Program to celebrate It’s About Us, an exhibition created by the participants in a wide range of workshops offered in 2016 including: Experimental Watercolor, Collective Storytelling, Photobook Storytelling, Drawing Sound, Basic Sculpture, Basic Digital Photography, Drawing Journal, Spanish for Mandarin Speakers, Advanced Silkscreen, and Design Thinking. These works reveal the diversity of visions, cultures, concerns and artistic approaches of our immigrant adult community that proves their tenacity to improve their life and build a new and better future in spite of adversity. During the opening reception there will be hands on artmaking workshops, video screening and performances led by New New Yorker participants. We welcome public of all ages to join us and celebrate the diversity of our community. For more info. go to ......www.queensmuseum.org/events/its-about-us I will be performing an excerpt of my solo "Where You From? What You be About?" THINKING OUT LOUD Friday, September 9th 2016 @ The New School Tishman Auditorium 63 5th Avenue, NYC 6:30 PM Join us for this performance event featuring artists and activists who work in a variety of disciplines, with youth who are caught in the criminal justice system. The event will be moderated by social sculptor and art curator, Rasu Jilani and will feature renowned actress, poet, playwright, educator and advocate, Liza Jessie Peterson, who will read from her new book, All Day about her work with 16-17 year olds at Rikers. Esteemed Film Director, Writer and Founder of IMPACT Theater of Harlem, Jamal Joseph will share selections from his book Panther Baby and screen scenes from his new film 'Chapter and Verse'; performances from Eric Aviles, Creative Capital Grantee, Shaun Leonardo and poet, teacher and founding member of the legendary music and spoken word group,The Last Poets, Abiodun Oyewole will join our special guest panel! exalt and The New School invite you to participate in Arts Advocacy: Youth in the System - a two-day symposium aimed at exploring the impact of sentencing young people in the criminal justice system. Our goal is to increase awareness of the need to Raise the Age of criminal responsibility in New York State, one of only 2 states in the country that continues to prosecute 16-year olds in adult courts. Several years ago my cousin was assassinated by a rival gang member in the streets of Chicago. At his funeral I was confronted by my own past, my own past life in gangs. I feel compelled to share my personal story Where You From? What You be About? with the intention of creating healing circles for youth and families who are effected by the increasing violence in Chicago. This workshop performance will be the first time I materialize what’s been only on paper to the stage. Directing Where You From? What You be About? is award winning director Edward Torres; a friend and mentor from Chi-Town who has directed for The Public, Second Stage, Steppenwolf, and Goodman to name a few. DJ Jonathan Hogstad will be on stage spinning the one’s and two’s with video projections. Lighting design by Abigail Hoke-Brady WHEN: June 5th and 6th, 2016 WHERE: El Barrio Artspace PS 109 215 East 99th Street, New York, NY 10029 $10.....Get tickets now (limited seating). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-you-from-what-you-be-about-tickets-25592857927 I will be performing in the California Tour of..... By Paul S. Flores Directed by Fidel Gomez at East Bay Center for the Performing Arts in Richmond, CA for $15 tickets go to http://bpt.me/2467972 Atherton Theater, Delta College Stockton, CA Call Irene Calimlim for ticket info 209-941-0701 $10 Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2485157 February 18-28 (two weeks) 8:00PM (5PM Sundays) Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA Casa 0101 Theater Tix $20 general admission click here: www.casa0101.org Originally developed with Cornerstone Theatre’s artistic director Michael John Garcés, and with the 2016 production directed by Fidel Gomez, PLACAS (barrio slang for body tattoos) is a bilingual tale of fathers and sons, transformation and redemption that illuminates one man’s determination to reunite his family after surviving civil war in El Salvador, immigration, deportation, prison and street violence. PLACAS stars Ric Salinas a founding member of the critically acclaimed performance group CULTURE CLASH as Fausto “Placas” Carbajal, a Salvadoran immigrant who tries to reclaim his family while letting go of his gangbanger past. PLACAS is written by acclaimed spoken word artist Paul Flores. Flores interviewed more than 100 gang members, parents and intervention workers in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and El Salvador to develop material for the script. Salinas’ role of Fausto is loosely based on the experiences of ex-gang member Alex Sanchez, founder of the Los Angeles based non-profit Homies Unidos. "a fiery Evangelist preacher, Nelson (Eric Aviles, an amazing actor), is full of fury..." Edge Media Network, Los Angeles NOMINATED for BEST ENSEMBLE by the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics! I will be acting in the Bay Area premiere of My Mañana Comes at Marin Theatre Company. Dates: October 29th to November 22nd, 2015 Join four busboys at an uptown NYC restaurant as they learn the hard way how to deal with extreme pay cuts that jeopardize their plans, their dignity and their camaraderie. The severity of the minimum wage crisis and rights for undocumented restaurant workers lie at the forefront of the Bay Area Premiere of Elizabeth Irwin's My Mañana Comes at Marin Theatre Company. As a 2013-14 Playwrights Realm Writing Fellow, Ms. Irwin debuted Mañana Off-Broadway last September at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater. Though Mañana is no fairy tale, it offers a fresh take on a story about four busboys' pursuit of the “American Dream” and a sociopolitical commentary on the solidarity of the working class. For Info. and Tickets for My Mañana Comes go to: www.marintheatre.org REVIEWS!!!! "An excellent Eric Avilés....Mañana is an enjoyable evening with some standout moments, particularly when Tubbs or Avilés’ eyes convey an inner struggle, all the more significant for being unspoken." --- San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/Real-busboys-of-the-Upper-East-Side-6610343.php Stage Reading of Opening the Box on August 20th, 2015 WHERE: Fortune Society; Castle Gardens, 625 W. 140th St., New York, NY 10031 A New Play by Raquel Almazán Directed by Charlotte Brathwaite Featuring: Eric Aviles, Liza Fernandez, Zoe Garcia, Zuleyma Guevara, Clara Lopera, Mariana Newhard, Jay Santiago, Monica Steuer, Teresa Yenque Limited Engagement: April 24 at 2:30pm and 8:00pm, April 25 at 2:30pm Ford Studio at Pershing Square Signature Center La Paloma Prisoner is a multi-disciplinary play about the reclamation of identity by incarcerated women in the Colombian prison system. Based on the true story of a group of female inmates selected every year as beauty queen contestants at the Buen Pastor prison in Bogota, this new play interweaves the ritualistic journey of a “parade of prisoners” with Colombia’s social, political, and spiritual history. FREE ADMISSION WITH RESERVATION AT LAPALOMAPRISONERTICKETS@GMAIL.COM I WAS A PART OF THIS BEAUTIFUL GATHERING OF ARTISTS FOR A WHOLE MONTH! I will be performing in the remounting of Maria's Circular Dance with Borderlands Theatre in the National Latino Theatre Festival: Encuentro in Los Angeles. For information go to http://thelatc.org/upcoming-shows/marias-circle-dance/ October 17-26th, 2014 at Los Angeles Theatre Center. The most significant gathering of Latina/o theatre artists comes to downtown’s historic core! This historic, month-long event is the first national theater festival to bring together: • More than 19 theater companies • 150 artists from the U.S. and Puerto Rico • 17 works that explore the Latina/o experience on stage • 2 Pulitzer Prize-winning works • Stories of violence at the border • Pressing immigration concerns • The complexities of romantic relationships and families • Various FREE events I LIKE TO BE HERE: JACKSON HEIGHTS REVISITED, OR, THIS IS A MANGO with Theatre 167 is part of the Village Theatre Festival 2014 "E Pluribus" September 6th-27th, 2014 At New Ohio Theatre I grew an awesome beard for the play and I'm hella funny too! New York Times Theatre Pick!!! Arlene Chico-Lugo and I get mentioned in the NYT Critic Review!!! "That device works particularly well for Camilo Almonacid’s “After the Crowds,” a subtle two-hander featuring immigrant janitors from Colombia (Eric Aviles and Arlene Chico-Lugo) on cleanup duty in 1964. It is smartly broken up into three parts, and with each appearance the two deepen a portrait that by the end encompasses immigrants of all sorts in all times." http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/theater/worlds-fair-play-festival-at-the-queens-theater.html?_r=0 The THE WORLD’S FAIR PLAY FESTIVAL (WFPF) is a presentation of ten original ten-minute plays inspired by the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs. The WFPF will celebrate the rich, vibrant history that continues to animate Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the borough of Queens, and more broadly – New York City. The multiplicity of cultures and ideologies that were on display at the World’s Fairs and that populate Queens today will play an integral part in the WFPF. This production was with Queens Theatre and Theatre 167. "MARIA'S CIRCULAR DANCE" & "TRASH" Will be performing in two original play in repertoire: Maria's Circular Dance by Medardo Treviño translated and directed by Eva Tessler by Kara Hartzler directed by Marc David Pinate Borderlands Theatre in Tucson, Arizona. February 13-March 2nd, 2014 http://www.borderlandstheater.org photo by Andres Volovsek	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2452
__label__wiki	0.555362	0.555362	Eyecare FAQ's Myopia (short-sightedness) is usually a result of excessive axial lengthening of the eye ball. The prevalence of myopia has increased significantly worldwide in recent years as lifestyle, education and work demands change in the modern digital world. In a recent Sydney study, it was found that the incidence of myopia in 12-year old children of European Caucasian ethnicity almost doubled over the past 5 years (French et al. 2013). In some East Asian countries the incidence prevalence is over 90% in young adulthood (Lin et al. 2004; Jung & Lee 2012). Whilst childhood myopia can be easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses, the concerns with childhood myopia are with the likelihood of myopic progression. The younger a child develops myopia, generally the higher the risk of this developing over an extended period into adulthood (Donovan et al 2012). More eyeball elongation not only reduces vision but increases the lifetime risk of many ocular conditions, including glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract (PSCC), retinal detachment and myopic retinal degeneration compared to the emmetrope(the normal refractive condition of the eye, in which the rays of light are accurately focused on the retina). For someone who develops “high myopia” in the range of -5.00D and above, the lifetime risk of retinal detachment is 21 times higher, and the risk of macula damage, 40 times higher than the emmetrope (someone without refractive error) as summarised in the table below ( Flitcroft 2012; Gifford 2016). TABLE 1: Odds ratios of increased risk of ocular pathology with increasing levels of myopia, summarised from Flitcroft, 2012. Reproduced from Gifford, 2016 Myopia Control Treatment Options Children who spend less than 90 minutes outdoors per day and more than three hours on near vision tasks outside of school time are at the highest risk of development and progression of myopia (Flitcroft 2012). Outdoors sunlight exposure has been found to reduce likelihood of myopia, and more recently, myopia progression. It is recommended two hours outdoors play per day. Certain special spectacle lens designs can provide a small amount of myopia control. Conventional single vision lenses only allow central vision to be focused on the retina while peripheral vision may still be defocused, postulated to promoting eyeball growth (Hoogerheide & Hoogenboom 1971; Rose et al. 2008) Zeiss Myovision Lenses utilises an innovative peripheral design to prevent the elongation of the eyeball. These lenses may provide up to 30% reduction in progression in children 6-12 with a family history of myopia (Sankaridurg et al. 2010) Sometimes bifocals or progressive lens designs are also prescribed for children with associated binocular vision problems. There is clinical evidence that applying bifocal or progressive lenses to progressing myopes demonstrating a certain binocular vision profile has a myopia control effect of 38 to 47% (Cheng et al 2010, Yang et al 2009). For a child with normal binocular vision though, these spectacle lenses have no clinically significant effect (Sankaridurg et al. 2010; Yang et al 2009). It is vital that a comprehensive binocular vision assessment is performed on a myopic child in order to determine the more appropriate spectacle choice. Atropine eye drops Atropine, an antimuscarinic drug, traditionally used in eyecare, for amblyopia management and ocular inflammation, has long been known to be helpful in slowing myopia progression. Studies have shown that Atropine eyedrops, give one of the highest levels of myopia control, with up to 50% reduction in the progression. Traditionally a dosage of 1% Atropine has been used. However this tends to produce side effects such as pupil dilatation, blurry vision, photophobia and rare systemic side effects. Recent studies show that a much lower concentration at 0.01% can achieve a similar effectiveness in myopia control as Atropine 1%, with minimal effects on accommodation or pupil size a with a much lower adverse event profile (Chia et al. 2016). On cessation, there is also a much lower rebound effect (accelerated axial growth) compared to that shown in higher concentrations (Chia et al. 2016). The drops are not currently available commercially, but can be made up through a compounding pharmacy with a prescription from our optometrists. The eyedrops can be used safely once daily in conjunction with spectacles or contact lenses. Orthokeratology (also known as corneal refractive therapy or Ortho-K) is the programmed use of rigid contact lenses, worn during sleep, to flatten the central cornea whilst steepening the mid peripheral cornea, by displacement of the corneal epithelium (front layers of cells in the cornea) by a controlled amount, to reduce or eliminate myopia. The great appeal of orthokeratology lies in not requiring spectacles or contact lenses during the day. It is similar, in some ways, to the use of dental braces by an orthodontist or dentist to straighten crooked teeth, albeit at a more temporary timeframe because the cornea is highly elastic and always returns to its original shape. Retainer contact lenses are therefore required to be worn either every night or every second night, depending on the elasticity of the cornea and the degree of refractive correction. Soft multifocal contact lensesThese lenses are used to attempt to control the progression of myopia by correcting for the peripheral hyperopic defocus. The soft multifocal contact lenses have a central distance portion, which corrects for the myopia and a peripheral reading addition, which corrects for the peripheral hyperopia. The main drawback of this lens type is that there can be some visual blur, intentionally in the periphery, but also centrally, which may not be as well tolerated. Soft multifocal contact lenses have shown a 29% reduction on eye growth over two years (Walline et al. 2013). More impressive results have been demonstrated in a patient population with a diagnosed over-convergent binocular vision profile, where a 70% reduction in eye growth was found after 12 months compared to single vision contact lenses (Iler et al. 2016). MiSight® Misight® contact lenses have recently become available in Australia to limited practices. We are delighted to now be able to offer a daily disposable contact lens especially designed for myopia control using an innovative proprietary lens utilising an optimal degree of peripheral defocus. Preliminary data recently presented at the British Contact Lens Association Clinical Conference in June 2017, suggested a 59% reduction in progression, compared to those wearing traditional daily disposable lens designs. May be a corrective option once myopia has stabilized. This is usually not recommended until aged in your mid 20’s or sometimes later, depending on the stability of your prescription. It is not useful for progressive myopia, and especially not for young children. Surgery as an adult certainly can correct the eyesight and eliminates the need to wear glasses or contact lenses, but it does not rid of the fact that the eyeball has already elongated and has an increased risk to ocular complications (see table 1) . Higher prescriptions can also make it more difficult to have laser refractive surgery, hence myopia control at a younger age increase the chances of being able to have laser refractive surgery later on.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2455
__label__cc	0.734912	0.265088	Crime Drama Romance Choi Yong-Bae Michio Suzuki Choi Jeong-Ho Han Kim Jae Hee Jang Jae-Yong Joo Jin-Mo Kwon Hyuk-Ho Lee Dah-Hae Lee Ju-Seok Lee Mi-Suk Lee Seung-Yeon Moon Sung-Hyuk Park Dong-Jin Park Jee-Ah Park Se-Jin 빈집 \| Three Iron \| 3 Iron 2004 • Crime, Drama, Romance • South Korea • Dir. Kim Ki-Duk Reviewed by Tony Ryan \| Jul 3, 2015 Written and directed by Kim Ki-Duk who brought us ‘Samaritan Girl’ and ‘Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter… and Spring’, the viewer of ‘3-Iron’ is invited to see the world from a simpler, often dream-like point of view, and forget the busy pressured daily life chosen by most. As a young homeless drifter, Tae Suk spends his days breaking into other people’s homes when they are away, living in them, before moving on to the next. Always treating their homes with respect, he moves from place to place hand washing the unwitting owner’s laundry and doing odd jobs before he leaves. This simple life is forced to change when he chooses the apparently empty home of an affluent businessman, only to be disturbed in the night by the diminutive, physically abused wife he left behind (touchingly portrayed by Lee Seung-yoon). Tae Suk flees the house but later revisits to rescue her from the abusive husband upon his return. What follows is a touching tale of companionship and love in which these two new friends continue Tae Suk’s simple, yet unusual, way of life without ever needing to speak a word. In recent years, Korean cinema has continued to push its way into the consciousness of international movie audiences with its strong mix of drama, horror and action. The feeling of freshness experienced by watching contemporary Korean film is reminiscent of the way Hong Kong cinema captured my imagination many years ago. Numerous times whilst watching ‘3-Iron’, I could not help but think how this film would not be made in the West, at least not with the intention of releasing it to a mainstream DVD and Cinema audience. Yet, the restrictions placed upon American filmmakers by the focus groups and expectations of powerful studios do not apply so prominently in the East. As a result, if you want something genuinely original and touching, one has to look to Asia, and thankfully, more people than ever are doing so. In conclusion, if you expect your Asian films to be a fast moving action bonanza, then this is clearly not for you. However, if you want to experience a beautiful, touching drama with a dreamlike atmosphere, then ‘3-Iron’ comes highly recommended. Latest posts by Tony Ryan (see all) Kick The Moon Born To Fight	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2461
__label__cc	0.6653	0.3347	Great Walks in Oz Take a walk with me through some of Australia's world class tracks that cross every sort of landscape from lush rainforests to scenic world heritage mountain ranges to rugged coastal walks. Subscribe to my page for more updates as I explore and add more exciting walks to this blog. Rodriguez Pass Rodriguez Pass walking track is a challenging 12km loop hike that can be started from either Govetts Leap or Evans lookout, in Blackheath. This Grade 5 track winds past numerous spectacular waterfalls, lookouts and lush rainforest in Blue Mountains National Park. Note. The track is very steep and difficult in places and has minimal signage. It’s recommended for experienced hikers with good fitness and navigation skills. Take care as there are exposed cliff edges, steep stairs and slippery creek crossings Six Foot Track Well we finally got to do the "famous" Six Foot Track in the Blue Mountains. We started this challenging 2 day, 45km trek at Jenolan Caves with an overnight stop around 30km in at Six Foot Track Eco lodge ending the following day at the Explorers Tree in Blackheath. Not surprising for this area that there are lots of very long uphill and down hill tracks along the way. The walk begins with a 1.5 - 2hr continual climb from Jenolan Caves, then mostly follows a fire trail the rest of the way to the Echo lodge. The trail does change dramatically after the lodge and you will trek some pretty interesting single track including a very cool walk across a swaying suspension bridge eventually entering Megalong Valley. Important: Plan your walk * Take extra water, you will need it * Good walking shoes a must Mermaids Pool Mermaids Pool is a beautiful natural water hole on the Bargo River at the start of Tahmoor Gorge, only 75 minutes south-west of Sydney. If you love bushwalking, getting back to nature and chasing waterfalls, then this hiking adventure is for you. While most people go there only to visit Mermaids Pool, it’s highly recommended to venture out a bit further and discover how beautiful Tahmoor Gorge on the Bargo River really is. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN AT MERMAIDS POOL.SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATHS HAVE OCCURRED AT THIS LOCATION. Jump Rock The walk has appropriately been named Jump Rock because of the many people who jump from a high cliff into the water at this location. It is a popular spot in summer and the walk certainly packs a punch in lush rainforest, epic deep pools, cascades and the famous Jump Rock. Jump rock is around 5km return and good walking shoes are highly recommended. Also worth taking your swimmers because you will more than likely be tempted to jump in for a swim. Jump Rock swimming hole is found at the bottom of Macquarie Pass on the left hand side coming from Albion Park. Danger: The jump can be dangerous and comes with the risk of serious injury or death Karloo Pools to Audley qThis pleasant bushwalk starts near Heathcote train station where you will enter the trail next to the Heathcote rural fire services. The moderately challenging track leads through heathland, passing beautiful Karloo Pool a popular swimming and picnic spot. Karloo is approx 2.5km and will take you around 1-1.5hrs) You may be tempted to stop for a refreshing swim in these crystal clear waters however depending on the seasons, these waters can be extremely cold. From here the trail will continue another 2.5km to Uloolo Falls (approx 1.5hrs) Uloola Falls is a popular remote camping site and bookings can be made through National Parks and Wildlife. Uloola to Audley is another 4-5km and can take 2-3hrs depending on your level of fitness. note these time are only approximate and can vary. Some planning will be required for this walk as there is no public transport at Audley. If you are up for it, you can walk another 5-6km to Sutherland train station via Honeymoon stairs on the western side of Audley Weir. Wollangambe Canyon Wollangambe Canyon located at Mt Wilson canyon is a very picturesque canyon that involves many long swims for which inflatable matts and wetsuits are highly recommended. There is a significant amount of climbing up, down and around house-sized boulders and can take around 6 to 8 hours return for a "moderately fit and experienced party however this can easily blow out. The end of stage one requires two rope climbs which can be a bit daunting for those with height problems and a descent uphill return to car park. I would rate this circuit as "Medium - Hard" but well worth the effort. Gerringong Falls Gerringong Falls has to be one of the most challenging and up there with most beautiful waterfalls I have come across.The journey starts in Budderoo National park with an 8km mountain bike ride.From here it involves a secret passage through bushland, a rope climb down what has been named by some as The Chimney, and a steep descent and traverse through some pretty amazing bushland. And then we arrive at our destination WOW and its all naturalIMPORTANT NOTICE. Gerringong Falls is not an easy location to get too and your adventure can easily take a turn for the worse. Wentworth Falls is a three-tiered waterfall situated in the world heritage Blue Mountains National Park. The falls are accessible via the very scenic National Pass Walking Trail. This track has sections of steep stairs cut into the side of the mountain that will give you some of the best views of this waterfall and at times test your fear of heights. You will most definitely appreciate the views and challenge of stairs and ladders that will get you down to the lower level of the falls. Belmore Falls Belmore falls is located in Robertson in the Southern highlands, part of the Morton National Park. The walk commences at Hindmarsh Lookout where you will find a section of the track that is fenced off but you can see a worn in trail leading towards some rocks and some holes in the wire of the fence. Once at the falls you are able to explore what Belmore truly has to offer. Care should be taken at all times as the rocks can be slippery and the water is quite cool. There are also a number of very good lookouts at the top of this track where you can view this waterfall at its best. * I believe this walk may be closed however I did not see any signs. La Perouse to Maroubra Beach This Coastal Walk offers spectacular views of the eastern coastline. The terrain is fairly flat with some rugged tracks and takes us along the edge of four golf courses & two gun ranges (rifle & pistol) as well as Henry Head, Cape Banks, the Cemetary Management Trail & Little Bay. Care should be taken when crossing the golf courses however there is an option of by passing them by road however I feel this would take away the full enjoyment of this walk. The overall distance of this track is around 15km but can be broken up into two sections, La Perouse to Malabar and Malabar to Maroubra. I would recommend you take at least 2L of water, sunscreen, cap and most importantly comfortable walking shoes. Garie Beach to Bundeena Garie beach to Bundeena walk is part of a world class costal track that stretches from Otford to Bundeena. The total distance is around 30 km, however it can be broken up into 3 separate stages Otford to Garie, Garie to Watamolla and Watamolla to Bundeena (each stage approx 10-11km) Planning is required as there is no public transport available with exception for the Bundeena Ferry that will get you back to Cronulla. For more information check out Escape in the Shire Otford to Garie beach There are a number of world class scenic walks around the Royal National Park in Sydney that will leave you in awe of its beauty. This 11 km walk starts at Otford just off Lady Wakehurst drive and finishes at Garie beach. From the moment you begin you will immediately be hit with spectacular views of the coastline all the way down to Wollongong. This is one place that holds true to its name and is a must do walk in the Blue Mountains, NSW From the moment you descend into the Canyon you enter into another world of truly magnificent luscious native vegetation. For more information on this check out Adventures into the Blue National Pass Built into the side of the cliff, the National Pass is a spectacular walking track offering unrivalled views of the many natural wonders of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Listen to the cascading water at Wentworth Falls, before tackling the historic Grand Stairway, built by hand in the early 1900’s. For more information check out Adventures into the Blue Echo Point to Scenic World Try the awe inspiring walk through scenic Jamison Valley via the historic 900 step Giant Stairway that runs down to the base of the Three Sisters. The walk, around 4.7km one way from Echo Point to Scenic World takes around 2-3hrs to complete and requires a reasonable level of fitness however well worth the effort. Ruined Castle Our walk commenced at the Golden Stairs descending into Jamison Valley where we continued to walk along the Federal Pass towards the Ruined Castle. Ruined Castle is a beautiful rock formation that offers great views over the valley as far as Wentworth Falls and Katoomba and is an historic mining route with tell-tale embankments, cuttings and the tumbled ruins of miners’ cottages. Give yourself around 4-5 hrs on this Grade 4 track as it is approx 10 km return with the Golden Stairs requiring some serious maintenance work. Pigeon House Mountain Pigeon House Mountain at an elevation of 720 metres, is on the Budawang Range situated within the Morton National Park, on the South coast region of NSW. This 5km return walk is rated Grade 4 and definitely requires a reasonable level of fitness, however the 360 degree panoramic views at the summit make it worthwhile. * Take a packed lunch, relax and enjoy the views from the top of this mountain. Sublime Point Sublime Point track is a challenging walking track located on the Illawarra Escarpment west of Austinmer. The track offers great birdwatching and scenic views across Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area and has approx 1100 steps and 5 or 6 ladder to contend with. Although this walk is only around 1km each way it is still rated grade 4. and will certainly give you the cardio workout. Empress Falls to Leura We started this walk from Conservation Hut heading down to Empress Falls. The trail to Leura leads off from here and eventually comes out at the Fairmont resort along side a golf course where you will need to take the road for around 1.5km to another track leading to Prince Henry Cliff walk. Prince Henry Cliff is a very scenic track which runs between Katoomba and Leura, passing the iconic Three Sisters and Echo Point in Blue Mountains National Park. On the edge of the National Pass trail before tackling the historic Grand Stairway, built by hand in the early 1900’s.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2466
__label__cc	0.655066	0.344934	Rock River Arms LAR-PDS Folding AR-15 After so many years of politically driven panic-buying, the black rifle industry is currently experiencing what Wall Street types would call a “market correction.” Right now, only very inexpensive ARs are selling, or models that offer something unique. The Rock River Arms LAR-PDS is one of the latter. Rock River Arms is an interesting company. I first became aware of it back in the 1990s. I was running a 1911 in USPSA competition then, and Rock River was known for making some very high-quality single stack 1911s. Then, long before everyone else jumped on the black rifle bandwagon, RRA decided to start making AR-15s. Its rifles didn’t garner much attention….until one of its models was adopted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. All of a sudden, the gun world sat up and took notice of Rock River Arms. FYI, Rock River’s DEA rifle wasn’t like one of those “Navy SEAL” watches that has never been worn by a SEAL, they were actually issued to agents. I know, because one of my closest friends has been in the DEA since 1991, and he showed me his issued Rock River rifle one day when I was visiting. Actually, he was complaining about it—not that there was anything wrong with the rifle, he just thought it was too long for house clearing, and for that he preferred the short Colt 9mm SMG that he’d been running for years. All of Rock River’s AR-15 models are first labeled LARs. The PDS on this model stands for Piston Driven System. Before we go inside the rifle and look at the piston system, let’s go over the exterior. Two carbine versions are offered of the model, one with a ribbed injection-molded handguard and one with an aluminum tri-rail handguard. I chose the tri-rail version not because railed forends are coming back into style, but because I thought the ribbed polymer forend version looked a little, um, what’s the technical term? Oh yeah, goofy. Rock River marches to the beat of its own drummer, and sometimes the stuff it puts out has a very unique appearance. Generally, I try not to comment on whether or not I think a gun is ugly. Every article comes with photos, and each reader can judge from those photos how attractive he thinks a firearm is or isn’t. Plus, people tell me that with my taste in cars and shirts, I have no standing to judge whether or not something is ugly. The Rock River Arms PDS—Piston Driven System—is a proprietary design that eliminates carrier tilt and allows for a side-folding stock. Tarr didn’t care for the railed handguard or the weight that it added, but liked the smoothness of the action. But with the LAR-PDS, all of the ugliness in this rifle is contained in the handguard. Both forend options offered on this rifle are ugly as hell. Rock River needs to ditch both of them and go with a KeyMod or M-LOK handguard. Not only will this lighten the rifle somewhat, it will make it more modular and modern-looking. Both handguards are secured using big hex screws to blocks that are attached to the barrel between the piston housing and the chamber. It’s an unusual system, but didn’t seem to impede accuracy at all. The handguard mounts to the barrel blocks via Allen-head screws. It is an unusual setup, but didn’t seem to affect accuracy. Rock River advertises that the rifle weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces empty, and the polymer forend version might. For a DI AR-15, 7.4 pounds is heavy, but it is not heavy for a gas piston AR. My rifle with aluminum tri-rail handguard tipped my scale at just over 7 pounds 11 ounces, which is quite beefy. This rifle is what I consider an “M4-style” rifle in that it features an adjustable stock and a carbine-length barrel. The 16-inch barrel on the LAR-PDS is made from chrome moly steel. It has a 1:9 twist, 5.56 NATO chamber, A2-style flash hider, and M4 feed ramps. The barrel has a .65" overall diameter forward of the gas piston housing, and a .725" overall diameter under the handguard, which puts it square in the “medium contour” realm. The rifle comes with a Hogue overmolded rubber grip standard, with standard selector and bolt release levers. The rifle is equipped with a two-stage Rock River fire control group. Normally, Rock River two-stage match triggers provide pulls of about 4.5 pounds, but due to the unique nature of the PDS’ bolt, they had to up the weight on a few springs. Trigger pull on my sample was 6.75 pounds, but in all honesty, it felt almost two pounds lighter than that, due to the two-stage nature of the trigger and the crisp break. The upper and lower receivers are forged units. The lower receiver is pure stock-GI style, but if you look up you’ll see something different. There is a monolithic rail extending from the rear of the receiver all the way to the top of the gas piston housing. This extra height is to accommodate the piston design, but the end result is a rail that is .25" higher off the stock than a standard AR flattop upper receiver rail. I don’t like the non-standard height of the receiver rail because it won’t be at the right height for standard AR flattop mounts, but the difference is not unworkable. Plus, most people don’t switch between twelve different ARs a month like the average gun writer, they buy one gun, set it up properly, and run that for years. It’s sort of like the difference between dating and marriage. So in that instance, a taller-than-usual receiver rail isn’t that big of a deal. You’ll see in some of the photos, the rifle sporting a Burris 2-7X scope in what would normally, for an AR, be rings that are set too low to see through the scope. With the higher rail on the Rock River, the scope is a hair low for my taste, but perfectly usable. On a standard AR rail, nobody would be able to see through that scope with those rings. Let’s dive inside the piston system. The original AR-15/M16 was direct gas impingement operated. Gases from the fired cartridge were funneled back from the barrel through a gas tube, and those gases cycled the action. A lot of people didn’t like the idea of sending dirty gases back into the receiver where they could both foul and heat up the chamber. And lo, gas piston-operated ARs were born! In a gas piston-operated AR, the gases are vented from the barrel’s gas port, but instead of heading all the way back to the receiver, they push on the end of a piston right above the gas port. That piston is shoved backward by the force of the expanding gases, and it is the piston that cycles the action. However, there are more kinds of gas piston AR operating systems than there are crazy people on a Kardashian TV show. Just about every company that makes a gas piston gun puts its own spin on the design of the internals. Rock River is no different—their Piston Driven System is a completely proprietary one, and totally unlike most of the other piston guns on the market. In fact, it has ten separate patents on its PDS. With standard piston-driven systems, the gases shove the piston back, the piston smacks into the top of the carrier, and because of that hard impact, quite often you get carrier tilt—the rear of the carrier tilting down as it moves backward. Rock River’s PDS eliminates the back half of the bolt carrier and replaces it with an operating rod, which moves back and forth above the barrel. The guide rod, inside it, holds the action spring. Unlike most piston-driven ARs, there is no possibility of carrier tilt with this design, as there is no traditional carrier. If you look at the photos, you’ll see that basically the rear half of the bolt carrier has been removed. The remaining part has been attached to an operating rod that goes forward above the barrel, inside which is the guide rod and spring. This design allows for a side-folding stock with CNC-milled aluminum mating surfaces, but more on that in a few paragraphs. The bolt and carrier are disassembled exactly as with a standard AR-15. You’ll notice the bolt doesn’t have any gas rings, because they are unnecessary. The only trick to reassembling the bolt carrier components is remembering the cam pin has an angled face that needs to be to the left rear when installed in the carrier. The PDS has a two-position gas system, S (standard) and L (light loads). The rifle has a two-position gas regulator. You’ll see it on the right side of the piston housing. The red dot indicates your setting, either “S,” for standard ammunition, or “L,” for light ammunition. To take out the gas piston for cleaning (which you’ll only need to do very infrequently), you have to drive out a roll pin on the piston housing. The piston housing plug screw and the piston itself then come out the front of the housing. Note that because of the unique operating system, you unfortunately cannot run a sound suppressor on the LAR-PDS. The pressure gets bumped too high with a suppressor attached to the barrel. You will notice the lack of a traditional AR-style charging handle. The LAR-PDS is equipped with non-reciprocating bilateral charging handles way out front near the gas block, which will be a very familiar position to anyone who has spent time behind an HK91 or 93. The forward bilateral charging handle is a bit reminiscent of HK rifles. Tarr wishes the handles were a little longer to reduce the chance of skinning knuckles on the rail. The charging handles are well-positioned and nicely curved, but I wish they were as long as what you find with the aforementioned HK91, especially with this tri-rail model rifle. The question isn’t “if” you’ll remove skin from your knuckles, but “when” and “how badly.” The handles are bilateral, so at least in that way the LAR-PDS is lefty-friendly. To remove the bolt and carrier for cleaning, pop out the familiar receiver pin. There is no standard AR-15-type charging handle, but you’ll see an angled piece on the receiver, about where the charging handle would be. This is the base of the guide rod. Push down and in on the guide rod base and the guide rod and spring come out the back of the receiver in a fashion very similar to disassembling an AK or AR-180. Once the guide rod and spring are out, just work the charging handle to send the bolt/carrier to the rear where it can slide out. The stock is a collapsible “M4” style on a six-position receiver extension. Notice, I did not use the term “buffer tube.” Due to the operating system, this rifle does not need a buffer tube or spring, and because of that, the folks at Rock River rightly thought the rifle should be equipped with a folding stock. The folding stock adapter is machined out of aluminum and folds the stock to the left. The pivot pin is steel. Because it extends a good two inches from the rear of the receiver, you’ll probably be running the stock one or two positions closer to the receiver on the extension than with a standard AR. There is a spring-loaded detent on the latch mechanism, so the stock stays folded to the side and doesn’t wave around. There are QD sling swivel sockets machined into the top and right sides of the folding latch body. The folding stock latch is machined from solid aluminum and features two QD sling swivel sockets. Rock River states that the rifle with the stock folded is 26 inches long, but my tape measure showed the true length is 26.5 inches. When you unfold the stock but keep it collapsed, add another eight inches to that length. Extending the stock puts another 3.5 inches onto that number, for a total length of 38.5 inches with the stock all the way at the last position. Because it is not a buffer tube, but rather just a receiver extension on which to mount the stock, the inside is hollow, and Rock River made that into a compartment big enough for a spare bolt or batteries for your optics. Because the receiver extension onto which the stock is mounted does not need to accommodate a buffer and spring, Rock River decided to turn the interior of that extension into a storage compartment. Accessed through the rear via a large aluminum plug with rubber O-ring, the interior of the compartment is more than large enough to store a spare bolt, a few batteries for your red dot, beef jerky, blood diamonds, whatever. It’s about seven inches long and over three-quarters of an inch in diameter and, with the O-ring, seems like it should be at least water resistant. LAW Tactical sells a side-folding stock adapter for traditional AR-style rifles that works very well. However, when rifles so-equipped have their stocks folded, those rifles can only be fired once (and LAW Tactical doesn’t recommend that), as the bolt/carrier can’t cycle with the stock folded. It is solely an ease of transport upgrade to your rifle. Because the PDS does not use a standard AR-15 carrier or buffer spring, it does not need a traditional buffer tube. Not only can the stock be folded, but the rifle can be fired with the stock folded. The Rock River LAR-PDS, on the other hand, don’t have no stinkin’ buffer, don’t need no stinkin’ buffer, don’t want no stinkin’ buffer— and as such, you can fire it with the stock folded all day long, or, as my editor described it, “Go full A-Team.” Everyone who gets that reference raise your hand. When it came time to hit the range, I was pleasantly surprised. For a barrel with as many odd connection points as this one, the LAR-PDS was surprisingly accurate, with most loads running 2 MOA or better. It did not like the Black Hills 77-grainers, and I suspect the 1:9 twist was just not fast enough for that bullet, as this load has proven itself to be very accurate for me. Accuracy results are the averages of four, five-shot groups at 100 yards from a sandbag rest. Velocities are averages of 10 shots measured with an Oehler Model 35P, 12 feet from the muzzle. The more I used the charging handle, the more I wished it were just a little bit bigger. Plus, I found I kept reaching back to the rear of the receiver for the charging handle, only to have to move my hand up to the front. This is a reminder that, no matter what kind of gun you’re talking about, if you plan on using it for self-defense, you need to train with it so that operating the controls becomes automatic. Most piston guns that I’ve shot, even though they are heavier than standard direct gas impingement (DI) guns, have more felt recoil, I think due to the fact that there is more reciprocating weight moving around inside the gun with every shot. The LAR-PDS was a very soft-shooting gun, and I think this in part or whole is due to its unique chopped carrier setup. There is no more reciprocating weight in the LAR-PDS than you get in your standard DI AR-15 once you factor in the bolt, carrier, and buffer. Yes, I know the gun is heavy to start with, but I’ve shot lots of heavy ARs that had more recoil than the PDS. The rifle ships with one 30-round magazine for those of you who live in free states. Rock River will substitute a 10-round magazine for an extra $10 for those customers who willingly live in states that have turned their backs on the most American value of all, freedom. Wow, I almost made it through an entire article without a political rant. Almost. The magazine provided with my rifle was aluminum with an NHMTG baseplate and a Magpul non-tilt follower. FYI, for those of you who haven’t seen my several write-ups on the subject, NHMTG means Colt, which means this magazine was actually made by Okay Industries, which sells its SureFeed magazines (identical to this one minus the Colt/NHMTG baseplate) for a lot less than what you’ll pay for a Colt-marked mag. Running the PDS off the bench was easier on my upper body than off-hand (with a scope and loaded magazine, the rifle was pushing ten pounds), but recoil from every shooting position was soft and smooth. Using the provided magazine and two others, I put a little over 200 rounds through the rifle in the abbreviated test period I had, without any malfunctions. Between the very ugly handguard and the excessive weight it adds, if this rifle were a girl, I’d say she has a nice personality. Don’t get me wrong, that wouldn’t be a lie—she is soft-shooting, accurate, and has a better-than-GI trigger, however, I’d still want to give her a makeover before I introduced her to my friends. I like that Rock River basically started from scratch with this system. It didn’t imitate or modify an existing design; it came up with something new and proprietary. It just needs to tweak the handguard offerings for today’s consumer. Because it is a proprietary design, the price of this rifle is higher than you might expect at $1,750.00. The polymer handguard version is $1,595.00. A few years ago, Rock River probably couldn’t make them fast enough, but right now I think that might be a little too high for what the current market will bear. Rock River Arms LAR-PDS Specifications Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Action: Semi-auto, gas piston Weight: 7 lbs., 11 oz. empty Overall length: 26.5 inches (stock folded) 38.4 inches (stock fully extended) Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 aluminum Barrel: 16.0”, 1:9 twist, chrome moly Gas block: 2-position adjustable Muzzle device: A2 birdcage flash hider Stock: Polymer M4 style, 6-position adjustable, folding Pistol Grip: Hogue rubber overmolded Forend: Rock River Tri-Rail Trigger: Two-stage, 6.75 lbs. (as tested) Sights: None Accessories: 1 30-round magazine Manufacturer: Rock River Arms www.rockriverarms.com James Tarr is a longtime contributor to Firearms News and other firearms publications. He is also the author of several books, including CARNIVORE, which was featured on The O’Reilly Factor. His current novel, WHORL, is available now through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It's Independence Day NOT Just the Fourth of July! 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__label__cc	0.664496	0.335504	IBM Unveils z15 Mainframe, With a Focus on Data Privacy The ultra-powerful system brings new data privacy features and is designed for a hybrid multi-cloud world. Timothy Green (TMFBargainBin) Tim writes about technology and consumer goods stocks for The Motley Fool. He's a value investor at heart, doing his best to avoid hyped-up nonsense. Follow him on Twitter: Follow @TMFBargainBin It's been more than 50 years since International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) launched its first mainframe computer. The world has changed drastically since then, with the personal computer, the internet, smartphones, and cloud computing each driving technological revolutions. But through all of it, the IBM mainframe has remained at the center of our digital lives. Today, IBM mainframes process 87% of all credit card transactions. Twenty-nine billion ATM transactions and 4 billion passenger flight reservations run through IBM's hulking systems each year. IBM claims that 68% of the world's production workloads are run on mainframes at only 6% of the total IT cost. Hardware sales account for a small portion of IBM's total revenue, but the mainframe drives sales of software and services, and well additional revenue via the company's financing business. IBM launches a new mainframe system every few years, prompting customers to upgrade. This drives a 4-5 quarter surge in mainframe sales for IBM. The last such surge began in 2017 with the launch of the z14 mainframe. IBM's focus with the z14 was security – the system allowed for full-scale data encryption with no effect on system performance thanks to a vast increase in cryptographic hardware. The z14 was a major success, triggering the strongest mainframe upgrade cycle IBM has experienced in many years. IBM z15 mainframe system. Image source: IBM. Data privacy for a hybrid, multi-cloud world IBM will be aiming to repeat that performance with the z15 mainframe system, which the company unveiled this morning. The z15 builds on the security credentials of the z14 while adding features aimed at ensuring data remains private, even across hybrid, multi-cloud environments. In terms of performance, the z15 is a monster. The system can process up to 1 trillion web transactions per day and support 2.4 million Docker containers. Per core, the z15 supports 2.3 times more Docker containers than a bare-metal x86 system, according to IBM. Beyond performance, data privacy is the big selling point of the z15. New features allow clients to enforce data access rules across private, public, and hybrid clouds, even after data has left the z15 system itself. This is an industry-first capability, according to IBM, and it doesn't negatively affect system performance. IBM made a big bet on hybrid and multi-cloud environments when it acquired Red Hat for $34 billion. The company plans to bring Red Hat OpenShift, a container application platform, to its mainframe systems, as well as IBM Cloud Paks, which are containerized software solutions that run on the OpenShift platform. The mainframe is a key part of IBM's hybrid multi-cloud strategy. A sales boost in 2020 It will probably be a few months before IBM begins shipping z15 systems, if the z14 launch is any indication. The surge in mainframe sales from upgrading customers will mostly occur in 2020, which should drive some revenue growth for IBM. IBM grew revenue in 2018 thanks to the launch of the z14, but sales have started to slip again as the mainframe product cycle reached its end. Also boosting sales next year will be Red Hat, which was growing at a double-digit rate prior to being acquired. IBM sees a big opportunity to cross-sell products and services, and the mainframe fits in with that strategy. Among IBM's largest clients with little to no Red Hat spend, the company sees a $1 billion annual opportunity for every 5% of those customers that adopt Red Hat. IBM will no doubt be pushing its mainframe customers to buy Red Hat products. With a new mainframe on the way, 2020 should be a good year for IBM. The z15 will give IBM an opportunity to drive adoption of Red Hat products, as well as a meaningful revenue boost from hardware sales and financing activity. Whether that's enough to finally drive a recovery in the stock is another question entirely. Dow Jones News: Intel to Cut Prices; IBM Reports Earnings Today Another Revenue Decline Expected for IBM 4 Stocks to Supplement Your Social Security Income Dow Jones News: Microsoft Stock Has Upside; IBM Signs $1 Billion Deal Ahead of Earnings Better Buy: Cisco Systems vs. IBM IBM Unveils z15 Mainframe, With a Focus on Data Privacy @themotleyfool #stocks $IBM Next Article	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2470
__label__cc	0.711873	0.288127	01787 463222 info@foresthomecare.co.uk Forest Homecare We believe passionately that being treated with dignity is a basic human right, not an optional extra. Care and support services must be individual and person-centred, as well as efficient. We see things from your perspective, supporting your dignity and privacy. We can and do make a difference. We listen. Together, we will agree the goals you want to work towards and identify how we will support you to achieve them. An individual’s support plan should be about life, not just services, and reflect what is possible, not only what is available. About Forest Homecare Established in 1994, Forest Homecare remains an independent family-run business that has now grown into one of the largest domiciliary care and support providers in Essex and Suffolk, providing care and support in the heart of the community. 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__label__wiki	0.900757	0.900757	Franklin, Gilford roll in openers FRANKLIN — The 2006 Class M semifinalists, defending champion Gilford and Franklin, rode strong pitching into the quarterfinal round of the tournament. Franklin ace Amanda Barton tossed her third perfect game of the season as the top-seeded Golden Tornadoes blanked No. 16 Hillsboro-Deering in five innings, 12-0. In Gilford, the sixth-seeded Golden Eagles received a stellar performance from Felicia Bua en route to a 5-0 victory over No. 11 Campbell. Barton was in control from the start, and the Tornadoes banged out 12 runs to win by the mercy rule. Barton struck out 12 of the 15 batters she faced while both Katie Nelson and Ashley Rollins (sharing time at shortstop) each made an excellent defensive play to preserve the perfect no-no. "We knew little about H-D and it took part of the first two innings for us to adjust to their pitcher," Franklin coach Skip DuBois said. "Amanda was outstanding on the mound again today and (catcher Laura Kaplan) called a great game." Seniors Kirstie Dinkel (3 hits, 4 RBI, 1 run scored) and Ashley Pevine (2 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs scored) led the 10 hit attack while Laura Kaplan, Sabrina Longver, Katie Foden, Katie Nelson, and Barton each had 1 hit apiece. Nelson belted a solo home run to deep right to ignite a 5-run second inning. The Tornadoes took advantage of 5 walks and 3 hit batters along the way, adding 3 runs in the 3rd and 4 more in the 5th to end the contest. The Tornadoes (16-0) will take on either No. 8 Sanborn or No. 9 Newmarket in Saturday's 8:30 p.m. quarterfinal contest at Plymouth State University. No. 6 Gilford 5, No. 11 Campbell 0 GILFORD — Bua and the Golden Eagles did what no other team was able to do this season: hold the powerful Campbell offense off the scoreboard. Gilford recorded their 11th shutout of the season and Campbell was held scoreless for the first time this season. Bua faced 24 batters, recorded 10 strikeouts while walking none and allowing just 2 hits. Ally Murphy played a great defensive game at second base with 5 assists and 1 put-out. Lydia Bartlett and Murphy also had spectacular plays to help the defense hold Campbell scoreless. The Gilford offense came alive today with a combination of hard grounders, forcing Campbell errors, 1 sacrifice bunt, 1 sacrifice fly, 4 stolen bases and 5 hits. Cassie Crockett led the charge with a 3 for 4 effort, knocking in a run and stealing a base. Ashley Annis hit an RBI double and had 1 stolen base, and Sherry Jenot singled. In the bottom of the third inning Gilford scored 1 run when Chelsee Murphy led off and reached on an error, Cassie Crockett singled and Murphy scored on a wild pitch. The turning point of the game was in the top of the 5th. Gilford had a slim 1-0 lead and the Campbell batters led off with 2 straight hits, a double and a single to put runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs. Bua struck out the next three batters, squishing the only Campbell threat of the game. "There was huge pressure on the defense and Felicia got the job done for us," GHS coach Joan Forge said. "She was impressive under pressure." That ignited the Gilford offense and they scored 1 run in the 5th and 3 more in the 6th. Murphy reached on an error to start things again and Crockett singled. Murphy eventually scored on a Bua sacrifice fly to deep left field. Gilford scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th, highlighted by Ashley Annis' RBI double and Crockett's RBI single. "We are finally hitting the ball and it cannot come at a better time," Forge said. Gilford (12-4) will face No. 3 Mascoma (13-3) in Saturday's 2 p.m. quarterfinal clash at Plymouth State University. Mascoma beat the Golden Eagles, 2-0, during the regular season. No. 4 Raymond 2, No. 13 Winnisquam 1 RAYMOND — The Bears could not come up with the key hit, leaving the bases loaded in the sixth and a runner on second with one out in the seventh inning of a 1-1 battle with No. 4 Raymond. The Rams pushed the winning run across in the bottom of the seventh with a two-out shot to the gap, allowing a runner to score from first. Winnisquam was limited to just three hits, and fanned 14 times. "We've got to get the bat on the ball in those situations. We've got to put the pressure on them to make the plays," said WRHS coach Kevin Dame after his club ended their season with a 7-8 record. The Bears cut down two runners at the plate in the first, but the hosts took a 1-0 lead with an unearned run. It stayed that way until the fifth when WRHS pulled even. Haley Ryan was hit by a pitch and Abi Williams singled her to third. Williams stole second before Heidi Miller hit an RBI fielder's choice, and Williams was stranded at third. Ali Keith pitched well enough to win, allowing just 1 earned run and 5 hits while striking out 6. Jen Cross, Jenna Goss, and Williams had Winnisquam's hits. No. 7 Sunapee 16, MA 6 SUNAPEE — Moultonborough came on strong, but couldn't hold a lead as it dropped a 16-6 Class S preliminary round contest. The Panthers end their season 7-10. After the contest veteran coach Marty Zarli announced his retirement after 18 years behind the bench at MA. "It was time," said Zarli. "I'm saddened by it because I love the kids and I have a passion for coaching. I'm going to miss it." MA grabbed a 2-0 lead, but Sunapee plated three runs in the bottom of the third to grab the 3-2 edge. The Panthers came back with 4 runs in the top of the fourth, but the Lakers came back with 6 runs in the bottom of the frame for the 9-6 advantage. Sunapee tacked on 2 runs in the fifth and 6 more in the sixth to break things open. "These kids are great," said Zarli. "They work hard. We lost a lot of one run games this year and that put us in a tough bracket. They have a lot of talent coming back next year and they should do well." Liz Veracka had a pair of hits (single, double) as did Tawnya Calzada (RBI), Katie Kohut and Lauri Cotter. Emma Wakefield played well defensively in center field for the Panthers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2475
__label__cc	0.620132	0.379868	About Flying Start What does Flying Start do? How will we know we are making a difference? Flying Start Partners Map and Postcode checker Pregnancy Services Bump to Babe Pregnancy Club Choosing and Using Nursey Equipment Workshop Feeding Your Newborn Sessions Think Bump Take 5 Cafés Healthy Pregnancy Programme Parenting Services Solihull Online Parenting Course Breastfeeding Café Peep Learning Together Programme Healthy Families: Right from the Start with Henry The Parenting Puzzle The Nurturing Programme The Incredible Years ® Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC) Mellow Parenting Five to Thrive Talking Takes Off Training- Universal Talking Takes Off Training- Enhanced Preparing for school Flying Start Gold Award Talking Takes Off TTO- Key Messages TTO- Posters TTO- Useful Links TTO- Useful Videos TTO- Ideas and Games ‘Talking Takes Off for Communication’ group TTO- Apps to use to support TTO- Professionals Area Flying Start is a 10 year strategy that is working to understand how our services over time are making a difference to children’s lives. Flying Start closely monitors the impact of our services, using performance data, tracking data and evaluations of the interventions we have invested in. We listen to parent’s views of their experiences and ideas and have a range of case studies which provide qualitative information on how our service is making a difference. Flying Start is also working with the University of Bedfordshire and has jointly funded a Senior Research post to allow us to gather evidence of the impact of Flying Start over time in three specific services. These are Sign 4 Little Talkers Incredible Years Preschool programme ® Flying Start Senior Research Fellow– Dr Rosemary Davidson rosemary.davidson@beds.ac.uk Flying Start is also funding a PHD student who is examining the role of fathers within a child’s life and the impact good fathering has on improving a child’s ability to be life ready. Flying Start PHD Student– Louisa Donald louisa.donald@study.beds.ac.uk Flying Start Evaluation: Davidson (2018) Steps to Evaluation: How to set up an evaluation with external organisations. ISRCTN26468622 https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN26468622 Davidson (2018) Improving speech, language and communication in pre-school children: implementation and effectiveness of the Sign 4 Programme, Luton, UK ISRCTN42025531 https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN42025531 Davidson (2018) Sign 4: Little Talkers: ‘Improving speech, language and communication in pre-school children: implementation and effectiveness of the Sign 4 Programme, Luton, UK. https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN42025531 Davidson (2018) HENRY: ‘Reducing obesity in pre-school children: Implementation and Effectiveness of the HENRY Programme, Luton, UK.’ https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN62454430 Davidson (2018) Incredible Years: ‘Reduction and prevention of aggression and behavioural problems in disadvantaged pre-school children: Implementation and effectiveness of the Incredible Years Programme, Luton, UK.’ https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN14311503 Maternal and child health: Garcia, R. L., Ali, N., Papadopoulos, C. and Randhawa, G. (2015) ‘Specific antenatal interventions for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) pregnant women at high risk of poor birth outcomes in the United Kingdom: A scoping review’, BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth. doi: 10.1186/s12884-015-0657-2. https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-015-0657-2 Garcia, R., Ali, N., Guppy, A., Griffiths, M. and Randhawa, G. (2016) ‘A comparison of antenatal classifications of “overweight” and “obesity” prevalence between white British, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi pregnant women in England. An analysis of retrospective data’, BMC Public Health. BMC Public Health, pp. 1–7. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4211-1. Garcia, R., Ali, N., Guppy, A., Griffiths, M. and Randhawa, G. (2017) ‘Differences in the pregnancy gestation period and mean birth weights in infants born to Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and white British mothers in Luton, UK: a retrospective analysis of routinely collected data’, BMJ Open, 7(8), p. e017139. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017139. http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/8/e017139 Garcia, R. L., Ali, N., Griffiths, M. and Randhawa, G. (in press) ‘Understanding the consumption of folic acid during preconception, among Pakistani, Bangladeshi and White British mothers in Luton, UK: A qualitative study.’, BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth. DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1884-0 Flying Start is a partnership between the Luton Borough Council together with the Early Years Alliance and its partners, communities and parents, whom together are committed to delivering the Flying Start vision and strategy. Flyingstart@luton.gov.uk Infant Dental ChecksDecember 2, 2019 - 12:58 pm Toy SafetyDecember 2, 2019 - 12:45 pm Luton’s Flying Start Children’s Centre update November 2019December 2, 2019 - 12:37 pm Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities in LutonDecember 2, 2019 - 11:50 am Copyright FlyingStart Luton 2019 We've made some changes to our Privacy and Cookies Policy and we want you to know what this means for you and your data. Find out more.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2477
__label__wiki	0.842905	0.842905	The Lyons v the Daniels, the incredible inside story of Glasgow's gang wars It was one of the bloodiest and deeply personal gangland feuds, the impact of which is still being felt to this day. Ron McKay One of the gangster maxims, which they claim to abide by, is to act for business, not pleasure. In practice the two can rarely be separated. Which is the case in the long-running feud between two Glasgow crime family networks, the Lyons and the Daniels, which has seen fatal and non-fatal shootings, knifings, vehicle hit and run, firebomb attacks, police corruption, witness intimidation – and drugs, shedloads of drugs. The history of Glasgow's street gangs: The violent life and death of the young teams It goes back more than 20 years but its effects are felt right up to the present. To list all of their clashes and conflicts would eat up terabytes of data, but there are two seminal incidents which illustrate the bloody and unforgiving nature of this fight to the death, literally. The scene of the crime: Applerow garage on Balmore Road (Image: Media Scotland) The first took place in early December 2006 in Lambhill at Applerow Motors, owned by David Lyons, brother of the head of the clan, Eddie Senior. It was like a scene from a gangster movie, one witness said, but it was being played out for real in north Glasgow. Two men in long black coats, wearing masks and holding handguns walked into the forecourt and started shooting. It was over in minutes but when the smoke cleared Lyons' 21-year-old nephew Michael was dead on the ground, his cousin Steven was badly-wounded, as was Robert Pickett, known as Piggy, who hadn't long come out of prison on the attempted murder of the Rennie brothers in the Paisley drug wars. Another two who had migrated from Paisley to the Lyons were Mark Rennie's killer Stewart Gillespie and another hardman involved in Paisley, Willam 'Basil' Burns, or 'Boom Boom', (which was Basil Brush's catchphrase but may have an additional meaning). The murder scene in December 2006 (Image: Media Scotland) Just to add to the colour, David Lyons received a 'ransom note' delivered to his home 10 days after the shooting. Notorious Glasgow gangster Jamie Daniel dies after battle with cancer It said: "The boys owe me £25,000 and I want what's owed to me. It's for drugs. They all know what it's about. The money doesn't matter to me as it's got to be paid to the piper. I don't want the police, the boys, not even your wife, knowing about it. If you keep them out of this then all your lives can go back to normal as we are all losing money through this. If you have any tricks for my pickup man then all the deals are off. Remember to keep your mouth shut. No cameras, no surveillance, as the pickup man doesn't know nothing so he's no use to you. Drop off, 4pm Saturday. I'll draw you a map and X will mark the spot." You really couldn't make it up. Raymond Anderson (Image: Strathclyde Police/PA Wire) The two gunmen at Applerow were Daniel gang members, Raymond Anderson and James McDonald. They were caught and sentenced to a Scottish record term of 35 years each, later reduced on appeal to 30. At their trial Pickett, who had been shot in the stomach and had lost a kidney, claimed in the witness box that the wrong men were on trial. It was suggested he had been paid to say that. Whatever the truth he was later sentenced to two years for contempt of court over his evidence. What sparked this carnage was probably the drive-by shooting three weeks earlier, in Auchinairn, Bishopbriggs, of Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll and associate Ross Sherlock. This was the second time Gerbil had been hit, the first outside his mother's home in Milton almost three years earlier. The issue seems to be that the Lyons believed that Carroll had vandalised the grave of Garry Lyons, son of Eddie Snr, who had died of leukaemia in 1991. But attacking a family member made it personal for the Daniels. James McDonald (Image: Strathclyde Police/PA Wire) The Lyons are from Milton, where Kenny Dalglish and Frank McAvennie grew up, and the Daniels from Possil, just down the way. Gerbil had a long history with the Lyons clan stretching all the way back to his schooldays when he was bullied by Steven Lyons and his brother Edward Jnr. But during this time he also forged friendships with Jamie Daniel’s sons Robert and Francis 'Fraggle' Green, who became his closest associates. The history of Glasgow's street gangs: Pop stars, politicians and the Easterhouse young teams When Carroll grew up and graduated into crime and as a top lieutenant in the Daniels gang he ran a team of thugs who staged 'alien abductions' of rival dealers, many of whom worked for the Lyons. They were so called because victims, usually found wandering in a state of semi-undress, would claim they could not remember anything afterwards. Gerbil was, by most accounts, a maniac. And incorrigible. Not a great combination. In July 2007 he went down for 18 months for possession of high-velocity ammunition. A more serious charge of possessing a Heckler & Koch sub-machine gun was dropped. This sentence probably delayed the final outcome. Kevin 'Gerbil' Carroll (Image: Strathclyde Police/PA Wire) The denouement, again a very public one, came at the Asda superstore in Robroyston. There's little doubt that Gerbil was set up, indeed a police officer was later jailed for leaking information to the alleged hit man. As he sat, unusually, in the backseat of a black Audi outside the busy store the child locks were on so he would have been unable to get out from inside. Three masked gunmen approached the car and shot Carroll five time through the windows as the two men in the front seat fled. One of them, however, phoned 'Fraggle' Green, Gerbil's longtime pal and brother of his now partner Kelly, who arrived before the police, was given the keys to the car, searched Carroll's body and removed his mobile phone, which the police might have found interesting. It was unlucky Friday January 13, 2010, seven years and one day after Gerbil had been shot outside his mother's house in Milton. Ross Monaghan, a Lyons associate, was charged with the murder but the case collapsed because of lack of evidence. A familiar occurrence in Glasgow's crime wars. The scene of Kevin Carroll's murder (Image: Media Scotland) If there is a source of the original enmity between the two crime families, rather than greed and control of drug terrain, it dates back to the summer of 2001 when a large stash of Daniels' cocaine was stolen from a house in the Milton and sold on to the Lyons. For years the Lyons enjoyed not just immunity, but tangible establishment approval and support. In 1992 Eddie Snr, already well known to police, was given disused Chirnsyde School in the Milton for a 'community project'.Three years later, while he was actually developing his crime empire in the gang hut, he was given public funding. Jack and Bridget McConnell (Image: Ben Curtis/PA) In 2005 Bridget McConnell, head of culture and leisure at Glasgow council and wife of Scottish First Minister Jack, recommended renewing the funding, which was agreed. And it continued for more than a year while the range war continued. Fast forward to September last year in Bishopbriggs again, at St Helen's School, it's just after 3pm the primary children are filing out to their parents, when three shots from a hand gun ring out, hitting Ross Sherlock, the pal of the dead gangster Gerbil, in the arm and hand. He's there picking up his kids. Glasgow's gangsters, Tam 'The Licensee' McGraw Then a few weeks later, just days before Christmas, journalist Russell Findlay opens his door to a man wearing a Royal Mail delivery outfit, who then throws acid in his face. Findlay manages to overpower the man and fortunately suffers no lasting damage. Findlay is the author of book about the Lyons-Daniel feud called, chillingly if not prophetically, Caught in the Crossfire. William 'Basil' Burns has been charged for the attack on him and on Sherlock. Notorious: Glasgow's Gangsters Part I: Arthur Thompson Part II: Paul Ferris Part III: Tam McGraw Part IV: Stewart Boyd Part V: Lyons v Daniels Part VI: The McGoverns VII: Walter Norval Glasgow News'Tae a Cat' watch as Irn Bru reveal unusual Burns Night tributeThis is Bru-lliant! Glasgow NewsMore than half of Scots have felt lonely in the past year, according to new research Across the UK, 25-34-year-olds experience the highest levels of loneliness.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2490
__label__wiki	0.67131	0.67131	Related Resources Malaria Related Resources Smallpox Guinea Worm Related Resources Guinea Worm Related Resources Polio Related Resources AIDS Related Resources Ebola Smallpox disease was declared eradicated in 1980, the result of a collaborative global campaign. To date, it is the only disease affecting humans to be eradicated from the world. Global eradication of smallpox ranks among the great achievements of humankind. Gone, through determined human effort, is a disease which has brought death to millions, frequently altering the course of history, and traveling through the centuries to every part of the world. The vital contributions made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are highlighted. Official government correspondence, meeting transcripts, policy statements, surveillance reports and mortality statistics tell a part of that story. Adding depth to these traditional archives are the personal stories of the public health pioneers who worked tirelessly on the frontlines of the smallpox eradication campaign. The links above connect you to a database of oral histories, photographs, documents, and other media. Use of this information is free, but please see “About this Site” for guidance on how to acknowledge the sources of the information used Items in the Smallpox Collection ZERO SMALLPOX A recording of a panel by CDC staff in 1979 to commemorate the attainment of the goal of "Zero Smallpox". With an introduction by Bill Foege, panel members recount the "unsung heroes" of the Smallpox Eradication Program in West Africa, Brazil, and… FOSTER: SMALLPOX SEMINAR DISCUSSION Comments from the audience following the seminar. Commentators are Tom Mack, Tim Miner and John Noble. BLOUNT: WELCOME Welcome remarks by Dr. Steve Blount, Director of the Office of Global Health to the Reunion of West and Central Africa Smallpox workers at CDC, followed by remarks by Stan Foster sketching the history of CDC, the history of the inception of the… FOSTER: SMALLPOX LEGACIES Dr. Stan Foster details the challenges and legacies of smallpox eradication and measles control in West Africa and in Bangladesh. Topics include surveillance and containment, and the Expanded Programme on Immunization. HOPKINS: GUINEA WORM UPDATE Don Hopkins, Vice President, Health Programs for the Carter Center is introduced by Stan Foster, MD, MPH. His talk relates to the progress made in the eradication of dracunculiasis dracunculosis, or guinea worm disease. African countries and India,… LANE: EPIDEMIOLOGY OF SMALLPOX Dr. J. Michael Lane is introduced by Stan Foster. He describes the epidemiologic differences between smallpox and measles and describes how this led to the programs to control the diseases. LYTHCOTT: GEORGE LYTHCOTT Jeannie Lythcott, widow of Dr. George Lythcott, the Chief of the West African operations, describes escapades and accomplishments of her husband. Jeannie also speaks feelingly of the issues of mixed marriage, the American in Africa, and the… MILLAR: SMALLPOX PROGRAM HISTORY Dr. J. Donald Millar was the Director of the Smallpox Eradication Program at CDC from 1966 to 1969. His talk gives a broad look at the history of the program, its management and accomplishments. Introduced by Dr. Stanley Foster. MORRIS: SMALLPOX IN BRAZIL Stan Foster introduces Leo Morris. Leo began at CDC working as a statistician and testing the jet injectors for vaccine trials in Brazil. Leo Morris speaks about the Smallpox Eradication Program efforts in Brazil, which included establishing…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2492
__label__cc	0.599477	0.400523	Magnetoreception in the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus): influence of weak frequency-modulated radio frequency fields Malkemper, E. Pascal, Stephan H. K. Eder, Sabine Begall, John B. Phillips, Michael Winklhofer, Vlastimil Hart, and Hynek Burda (2015), Magnetoreception in the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus): influence of weak frequency-modulated radio frequency fields, Scientific Reports, 4(9917), doi:10.1038/srep09917. The mammalian magnetic sense is predominantly studied in species with reduced vision such as mole-rats and bats. Far less is known about surface-dwelling (epigeic) rodents with well-developed eyes. Here, we tested the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus for magnetoreception using a simple behavioural assay in which mice are allowed to build nests overnight in a visually symmetrical, circular arena. The tests were performed in the ambient magnetic field or in a field rotated by 90°. When plotted with respect to magnetic north, the nests were bimodally clustered in the northern and southern sectors, clearly indicating that the animals used magnetic cues. Additionally, mice were tested in the ambient magnetic field with a superimposed radio frequency magnetic field of the order of 100 nT. Wood mice exposed to a 0.9 to 5 MHz frequency sweep changed their preference from north-south to east-west. In contrast to birds, however, a constant frequency field tuned to the Larmor frequency (1.33 MHz) had no effect on mouse orientation. In sum, we demonstrated magnetoreception in wood mice and provide first evidence for a radical-pair mechanism in a mammal. http://www.nature.com/srep/2015/150429/srep09917/abs/srep09917.html author = {E. Pascal Malkemper and Stephan H. K. Eder and Sabine Begall and John B. Phillips and Michael Winklhofer and Vlastimil Hart and Hynek Burda}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, number = {9917}, title = {{Magnetoreception in the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus): influence of weak frequency-modulated radio frequency fields}}, url = {http://www.nature.com/srep/2015/150429/srep09917/abs/srep09917.html}, doi = {10.1038/srep09917}, %A Malkemper, E. Pascal %A Eder, Stephan H. K. %A Begall, Sabine %A Phillips, John B. %A Winklhofer, Michael %A Hart, Vlastimil %A Burda, Hynek %N 9917 %V 4 %J Scientific Reports %T Magnetoreception in the wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus): influence of weak frequency-modulated radio frequency fields %U http://www.nature.com/srep/2015/150429/srep09917/abs/srep09917.html	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2495
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__label__cc	0.625434	0.374566	Bringing British clothes to Bergerac By Eleanor Fullalove Stephen Spencer moved to France and opened a shop Stephen Spencer had spent plenty of time in France before finally deciding to move there in September 2010, having been convinced by his friends that it offered an interesting alternative to life in Britain and North America. Stephen now lives with his partner Valerie Faure near Bergerac (Dordogne) and less than six months after his arrival, he opened a shop, So British, in Bergerac’s old town. But prior to that, Stephen had been more used to selling properties than clothes. FrenchEntrée popped into the shop shortly after its launch. Tell us about the thinking behind your shop, So British… Clothes tend to be more expensive in France than in Britain and the selection is often repetitive. We wanted to offer alternative products and ‘price points’. We both have a flare for fashion and accessories, Valerie more so than me. When did you come up with the idea? Last year, no doubt prompted by the recession and a long study of British styles that the French appreciate. Did you spend a long time searching for the ideal business premises? Yes – the key money for existing shops can be exorbitant. What has the response been like so far? We are just coming into the tourist season when you expect to do up to 90% of your sales. Previous experience has taught me to be patient in building up regular local trade outside the core tourist season. What have been the main challenges about the move? Bureaucracy can be a problem for non-natives but a French partner makes all the difference! With hindsight, I would recommend that everybody considering a permanent move take an extended holiday in France to discover the realities of life here. New arrivals contemplating establishing a business may also want to think about courses run by the French Chambers of Commerce. Describe a typical day… A morning jog in the countryside, followed by a relaxed French breakfast with Valerie. Then it’s a short drive to Bergerac to prepare the shop for opening. Sometimes, a delightful bistro for lunch. Then if the weather is good, dinner at a little country inn or aperitifs at home and a barbecue in the summer. How have you benefitted from the move? I’m ageing less quickly than in Anglo-Saxon cultures – it must be the excellent food and delicious wine, as well as the possibility to live in a peaceful environment. Have you found it easy to integrate into French life? Yes, Bergerac is very polyglot. What are the differences between life in France and life in Britain? France is definitely more laid back, which explains why it takes longer to get some tasks done here. But one just accepts it and gets on with having another bottle of wine. So British 6 Rue de l’Ancien Port, 24100 Bergerac Tel. 00 33 (0)5 53 73 28 76 Open Mon – Sat, 10am – 7pm	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2499
__label__cc	0.563738	0.436262	Home›Destinations›Europe›Germany›The Mosel Valley The Mosel Valley Things to Do in The Mosel Valley Winding through the steep slopes of the Eifel and Hunsruck hills in the German state of Rheinland-Palatinate, the Mosel Valley follows the course of the Mosel River for more than 60km (100 miles) between Trier and Koblenz, where the Mosel’s waters flow into the Rhine. The valley encompasses thousands of acres of vineyards, a full 10 percent of the national total. The beautiful scenery, fine wine, Roman ruins, medieval castles, and riverside towns with cobble streets and half-timbered houses make the Mosel Valley a prime area for exploration. As with the previous Rhine itinerary, this day trip begins in Koblenz, where the Rhine and the Mosel rivers converge. By Train & Boat -- If you’re headquartering in Cologne and want to enjoy a boat cruise down the Mosel River, the easiest way is to take a train to Koblenz, about 85km (53 miles) southeast of Cologne (1 hr. by train). From Koblenz, a boat operated by KD (tel. 0221/20881; www.k-d.de) sails down the Mosel to Cochem, 51km (32 miles) southwest of Koblenz. From Koblenz, boats depart (May–Oct) at 9:45am, arriving in Cochem at 3pm A return boat departs Cochem at 3:40pm, arriving in Koblenz at 8pm. Check current train (www.bahn.com) and boat schedules online before you go. Beilstein Bernkastel-Kues Cochem Traben-Trarbach Trier Zell an der Mosel Frommer's Germany Buy Now Arthur Frommer's Europe Buy Now	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2501
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Microbiol., 03 July 2019 \| https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.01512 Adhesive Interactions Between Lactic Acid Bacteria and β-Lactoglobulin: Specificity and Impact on Bacterial Location in Whey Protein Isolate Faustine Gomand1, Frédéric Borges1, Justine Guerin1, Sofiane El-Kirat-Chatel2, Gregory Francius2, Dominique Dumas3, Jennifer Burgain1 and Claire Gaiani1* 1Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Biomolécules, Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France 2CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie Physique et Microbiologie pour les Matériaux et l’Environnement (LCPME), UMR 7564, Université de Lorraine, Villers-lès-Nancy, France 3Plateforme d’Imagerie et de Biophysique Cellulaire de Nancy (PTIBC IBISA-NANCY), UMS 2008, IMOPA UMR 7365 - Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France In the last decade, there has been an increasing interest in the potential health effects associated with the consumption of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in foods. Some of these bacteria such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) are known to adhere to milk components, which may impact their distribution and protection within dairy matrices and therefore is likely to modulate the efficiency of their delivery. However, the adhesive behavior of most LAB, as well as its effect on food structuration and on the final bacterial distribution within the food matrix remain very poorly studied. Using a recently developed high-throughput approach, we have screened a collection of 73 LAB strains for their adhesive behavior toward the major whey protein β-lactoglobulin. Adhesion was then studied by genomics in relation to common bacterial surface characteristics such as pili and adhesion-related domain containing proteins. Representative adhesive and non-adhesive strains have been studied in further depth through biophysical measurement using atomic force microscopy (AFM) and a relation with bacterial distribution in whey protein isolate (WPI) solution has been established. AFM measurements have revealed that bacterial adhesion to β-lactoglobulin is highly specific and cannot be predicted accurately using only genomic information. Non-adhesive strains were found to remain homogeneously distributed in solution whereas adhesive strains gathered in flocs. These findings show that several LAB strains are able to adhere to β-lactoglobulin, whereas this had only been previously observed on LGG. We also show that these adhesive interactions present similar characteristics and are likely to impact bacterial location and distribution in dairy matrices containing β-lactoglobulin. This may help with designing more efficient dairy food matrices for optimized LAB delivery. Adhesion is a major property of microorganisms which effectively impacts microorganism activities as well as human health, and has been identified as a key factor involved in microorganism ecology. Adhesion enables bacteria to stick to both biotic and abiotic surfaces. Adhesion to abiotic surfaces leads to biofilm formation, which has been widely studied in relation to the food industry (Notermans et al., 1991; Pontefract, 1991; Barnes et al., 2001; Garrett et al., 2008). Adhesion to biotic surfaces enables bacteria to establish direct contact with mucous membranes, and especially the intestinal epithelium, to colonize a host (Conway et al., 1987; Servin and Coconnier, 2003; Pizarro-Cerdá and Cossart, 2006). Adhesion of pathogens is therefore considered to be a virulence factor as it facilitates host invasion (Pizarro-Cerdá and Cossart, 2006; Proft and Baker, 2009). Amongst non-pathogenic bacteria, adhesion is considered essential in order for probiotic bacteria to remain functional and therefore provide health benefits to the host (Ouwehand et al., 2001; Servin and Coconnier, 2003; Quinto et al., 2014). In the case of gram-positive bacteria, bacteria-environment interactions such as bacterial adhesion are mediated by sortase-dependent proteins (Comfort and Clubb, 2004; Maresso and Schneewind, 2008), which are covalently anchored to the cell wall and possess an LPxTG like motif at their C-terminal end (Schneewind and Missiakas, 2014). Bacteria have also been shown to be able to adhere to food components, especially to meat (Firstenberg-Eden, 1981; Piette and Idziak, 1989) and more recently to dairy components (Burgain et al., 2014a; Guerin et al., 2016; Gomand et al., 2018). Bacterial adhesive interactions to food components can compete with bacterial adhesion to the host (Sun and Wu, 2017). Therefore food components such as milk fat globule membrane (Douëllou et al., 2017; Guerin et al., 2018b), milk proteins (Halpin et al., 2008), and milk oligosaccharides (Lane et al., 2012) can play an anti-adhesive role by decreasing bacterial adhesion to the intestine (Guerin et al., 2018b). Some food additives including stabilizers (such as sucrose fatty acid esters) and colors (gardenia yellow, monascus pigment, etc.) have also been found to feature similar effects (Islam et al., 2014). In food matrices, adhesive interactions are likely to play an important part in bacterial spatial distribution and viability during the structuration of the food matrix (Gomand et al., 2019). Adhesive interactions occurring between the model strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and β-lactoglobulin is mediated by the pili produced by LGG cells on their surface (Guerin et al., 2016). These interactions result in an increased encapsulation efficiency when using dairy components as well as a higher resistance to gastric digestion for this strain (Burgain et al., 2013a, 2014b; Guerin et al., 2017). Adhesive interactions between genetically engineered Lactococcus lactis producing pili and dairy components result in texture alteration in fermented milk (Tarazanova et al., 2018a) and can modulate this strain distribution in cheese curd (Tarazanova et al., 2018b). Similarly, during curdling and cheese ripening, bacterial cells mostly co-localize with fat globules or at the casein-fat interface, which suggest adhesive interactions between fat and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains (Laloy et al., 1996; Lopez et al., 2006). This is likely to play a role in lipolysis thus affecting the development of characteristic flavors and textures during ripening (Laloy et al., 1996; Lopez et al., 2006). However, the impact and technological interest of adhesive interactions is yet poorly documented and largely remains to be investigated (Hickey et al., 2015). Adhesive interactions between bacterial surface components and dairy components have only been studied for very few wild type strains, namely LGG (Guerin et al., 2016), Lactobacillus amylovorus (Chumphon et al., 2016), and Lactobacillus paracasei (De Bellis et al., 2010). This article goes one step forward in that direction by applying the high-throughput screening method recently developed by Gomand et al. (2018) to a collection of 73 LAB strains (for which genome sequence is available) in order to characterize their potential adhesive behavior toward the major dairy protein β-lactoglobulin, to which the adhesive behavior of the model strain LGG is already well-known (Burgain et al., 2013b, 2014b, 2015; Guerin et al., 2016, 2018a). Two strains featuring extreme adhesive and non-adhesive behaviors have then been studied in further depth through atomic force microscopy (AFM). The AFM results were then studied in relation to confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) experiments, allowing to observe the spatial distribution of these strains in whey protein isolate (WPI) solution. Adhesive interactions between bacteria and β-lactoglobulin were screened using the method recently developed by Gomand et al. (2018) using an automated liquid handling system for 96-well microplates. Briefly, this method consists in immobilizing the biomolecules of interest on the surface of 96 well adherent microplates. Microplates are then washed with a blocking agent in order to remove all unbound molecules and to block the remaining empty sites. The bacterial suspension is then added into the wells and incubated for 1 h at 37°C in order to allow bacterial adhesion to the immobilized biomolecules. Non-adherent bacteria are removed by successive washes using the same blocking agent. The amount of immobilized bacteria is measured through bacterial growth monitoring (turbidity measurements at 595 nm) after the addition of MRS culture growing medium (De Man et al., 1960) in the wells. The higher the initial quantity of bound bacteria, the earlier the growth starts. Adjustments made to this protocol are listed below. Bacterial Strains and Cultures A list of the 73 screened LAB strains is given in Supplementary Data S1. This collection of strains has previously been studied for their genomics and surface properties (Sun et al., 2015). The model strain LGG ATCC53103 (LGG wild type, “WT”) and the mutant strain LGG spaCBA CMPG 5357 impaired in pili synthesis, which adhesive properties of both are well-known (Lebeer et al., 2012; Tripathi et al., 2012, 2013; Guerin et al., 2016) were respectively used as positive (adherent) and negative (non-adherent) control strains. For each series of experiments, a 96-well microplate previously stored at −80°C was thawed and replicated on working microplates using 50 μL of bacterial suspension to inoculate 150 μL of MRS by well. The working microplates were incubated at 30°C 2 days before the adhesion assay. During the adhesion assay, microplates were only centrifuged once at 1,642 × g for 20 min, emptied and the resulting cell pellets were resuspended in 200 μL of PBS adjusted at pH 6.8. Triplicates on independent cultures were performed as well as duplicates by strain on each plate (six repetitions for control strains). Preparation of the β-Lactoglobulin Solution and Microplate Coating Beta-lactoglobulin (Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, St Louis, MO, United States) was prepared in solution (1% w/w) as described by Gomand et al. (2018). Bacterial Growth Monitoring Adhesion and growth monitoring were done according to Gomand et al. (2018). The incubation temperature was changed to 30°C in order to match the diversity of the growing conditions for all strains (Gomand et al., 2018). Bacterial growth was monitored through OD595 nm measurements over 48 h. Strain growth comparison The times at which the apparent bacterial growth starts (tstart) were monitored such as described by Gomand et al. (2018). The higher these time values are, the later the growth starts i.e., the fewer bacteria have adhered i.e., the lower the affinity. These values were averaged on all series of experiments and standard deviations are computed. Strains were compared to one another based on their minimum adhesion value (MAV) corresponding to the difference between the smallest tstart (highest adhesion) obtained on a control without β-lactoglobulin and the highest tstart (lowest adhesion) obtained on β-lactoglobulin: Minimum adhesion value (MAV)=([ (tstart)average ]−σ)Control−([ (tstart)average ]−σ)β−lactoglobulin where σ stands for standard deviation. A strain is considered to adhere to β-lactoglobulin if its MAV is significantly superior to zero for all three series of experiments. Functional domain prediction for the bacterial surface proteome Bacterial surface proteins featuring LPxTG motif were predicted using the InterPro resource, that provides functional analysis of protein sequences by classifying them into families and predicting the presence of domains and important sites (Finn et al., 2017). Protein sequences were obtained from Sun et al. (2015) and were scanned against InterPro’s signatures using the software package InterProScan (Jones et al., 2014). Gene sequence resemblance with known domains was performed using the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool resource (BLAST), according to Altschul et al. (1990). Statistical analysis were performed via t-tests and Tukey tests (parametric) for normal data and Wilcoxon–Mann Whitney and Steel-Dwass tests (non-parametric) for data that did not fit normal distribution using Kyplot software (Kyens Lab Inc.). Adhesive Interactions Between Bacteria and β-Lactoglobulin Characterized Through Atomic Force Microscopy Protocols used in this part have been adapted from Guerin et al. (2018a). Briefly, this method consists in immobilizing the bacterial strains of interest on functionalized gold-coated mica by deposing the bacterial suspension during 15 h at 4°C (pH 6.8). The mica is rinsed with PBS (pH 6.8) before use. Milk proteins are prepared in distilled water (1% w/w) and adsorbed on modified AFM probes (gold coated and with NH2-terminated PEG linker) by immersion for 15 h at 4°C and then rinsed with milli-Q-grade water before use. Force measurements are performed at room temperature in PBS buffer (pH 6.8). AFM force distance curves are obtained by following the cantilever deflection as a function of the vertical displacement of the piezoelectric scanner with a scan speed of 400 mm/s. Adjustments to this protocol are listed below. Bacterial Cultures Cultures were prepared according to Guerin et al. (2018a). Precultures of Lactobacillus aquaticus DSM 21051 and Lactobacillus sharpeae DSM 20505 were prepared by inoculating 9 mL of MRS broth with 100 μL of bacterial stock and grown overnight at 37°C. These precultures were used to inoculate 9 mL of fresh MRS broth the next day and the growth was performed at 37°C until an optical density of 1.2 was reached at 660 nm (for about 8 h). Cultures were then centrifuged at 3,000 × g for 10 min at room temperature. Pellets were suspended in 1 mL of PBS (pH 6.8). Preparation of Bacteria-Coated Mica and Protein-Coated Tips According to Guerin et al. (2018a), a mica coated with a gold layer functionalized with a NH2-terminated PEG-linker (Novascan, Ames, IA, United States) was used, as well as AFM probes with borosilicate glass particle (2 μm), coated with gold and modified with NH2 terminated PEG linker (Novascan, Ames, IA, United States). The bacterial suspension is deposed on mica at 4°C and left overnight (pH 6.8). Preparation of the β-lactoglobulin and Bovine Serum Albumine (BSA) 1% (w/w) solutions (Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC, St. Louis, MO, United States) was done according to Guerin et al. (2018a). Probes tips were left to incubate overnight at 4°C in wells containing 1 mL of the β-lactoglobulin or BSA solutions to maximize protein adsorption. β-lactoglobulin was the candidate protein tested and BSA was the negative control. AFM Measurements Protocol followed is described by Guerin et al. (2018a). Force-volume measurements are performed at room temperature in PBS buffer (pH 6.8) using a Bruker Bioscope Resolve atomic force microscope (Bruker Corporation, Santa Barbara, CA, United States) mounted on an inverted microscope (DMi8, Leica Microsystems). The spring constants of the cantilevers was measured using the thermal noise method and found to be 0.01 N m−1. Force distance curves were recorded between the bacteria deposited on functionalized mica and the probe coated with β-lactoglobulin or BSA. Three adhesion force maps (20 μm × 20 μm, 256 force curves) were recorded for each protein-bacteria interaction analysis. Data analysis was performed using the Nanoscope Analysis software from Bruker (Santa Barbara, CA, United States) and the last peak was calculated for each curve before plotting adhesion forces and last rupture length histograms. The last peak is used for analysis instead of the maximum peak in order to characterize the last interacting point between the β-lactoglobulin and the cell receptor and not the unfolding of a biomolecular domain. Adhesive Interactions Imaged by Confocal Microscopy The cultures were prepared as described in Section “Bacterial Cultures”, then centrifuged at 3,000 × g for 10 min at room temperature. Pellets were suspended in 10 mL of WPI solution (15%, w/w). The WPI solution was prepared using PRODIET 90 S (Ingredia, Arras, France) that is a soluble milk protein isolate containing native whey proteins including β-lactoglobulin. One milliliter of resuspended cells was stained with the LIVE/DEAD BacLight viability kit (1:200 v/v; LIVE/DEAD BacLight viability kit was prepared according to the procedure described for the kit L13152 by Thermo Fisher Scientific). Two hundred microliters of LAB suspension (same conditions as in Section “Bacterial Cultures”) were introduced on chambered glass slides (Nunc Lab-Tek, Thermo Fisher Scientific). CLSM images were taken using a Leica TCS SP5-X-AOBS confocal laser scanning microscope (Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH, Mannheim, Germany) equipped with WLL lasers. The objective lens used was a HCX PL APO CS 100 × 1.40 (oil immersion). The excitation wavelength was 488 nm and emission bandwidth was of 495–510 nm for SYTO 9 and 600–620 nm for propidium iodide. Two independent repetitions were performed and approximately 20 representative images were acquired for each sample. Identification of Strains Adhesive to β-Lactoglobulin Most strains were found not to be adhesive to β-lactoglobulin as the average MAV calculated on the 73 strains was negative (−180 ± 22) although higher than the MAV of the negative control LGG spaCBA (−386), known to be non-adhesive to β-lactoglobulin (Guerin et al., 2016). The microplate adhesive assays revealed four adhesive candidates to β-lactoglobulin amongst the 73 strains tested: L. aquaticus DSM 21051 (MAV = 61.5), Lactobacillus murinus DSM 20452 (MAV = 12.8), Lactobacillus plantarum DSM 13273 (MAV = 12.6), Lactobacillus brantae DSM 23927 (MAV = 6.97), although these strains were still less adhesive than the positive control LGG WT (MAV = 104). Nine strains were also found to have a MAV inferior to the one of the negative control LGG spaCBA: Lactobacillus sharpeae DSM 20505 (MAV = −857), Lactobacillus kefiri DSM 20587 (MAV = −787), Lactobacillus similis DSM 23365 (MAV = −780), Lactobacillus pobuzihii DSM 28122 (MAV = −617), Lactobacillus namurensis DSM 19117 (MAV = 516), Lactobacillus satsumensis DSM 16230 (MAV = −490), Pediococcus parvulus DSM 20332 (MAV = −477), Lactobacillus senmazukei DSM 21775 (MAV = −404), Lactobacillus lindneri DSM 20690 (MAV = −387). The MAV for all strains are listed as Supplementary Data S1. Biophysical Deciphering of Bacterial Adhesive Interaction With β-Lactoglobulin Through AFM The adhesive interactions between β-lactoglobulin and the strains at the extremes of the adhesion spectrum, L. aquaticus DSM 21051 (the most adhesive strain) and L. sharpeae DSM 20505 (the least adhesive strain) were studied through AFM, in order to characterize them in further depth. Only two strains were chosen to precise our understanding of the interaction mechanism of the LAB surface with β-lactoglobulin since AFM is not a suitable method for screening of large populations. This is why we decided to select only the two strains at the extreme of the adhesion spectrum for this analysis. BSA was used as a negative control as LAB strains have previously been found to feature low adhesion to it (Guerin et al., 2016; Gomand et al., 2018). The percentages of adhesive events (frequencies) observed between L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and the two proteins, β-lactoglobulin and BSA, were respectively of 82.6 ± 7.1% and 27.6 ± 10.4% (Figure 1A1). The frequencies of adhesive events observed between L. sharpeae DSM 20505 and the same two proteins were respectively of 3.4 ± 1.5% for β-lactoglobulin and 2.5 ± 0.6% for BSA (Figure 1B1). Typical force-distance curves obtained for the interactions occurring between the two strains and the AFM probes functionalized with the two proteins are presented, i.e., L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and β-lactoglobulin (Figure 1A2), L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and BSA (Figure 1A3), L. sharpeae DSM 20505 and β-lactoglobulin (Figure 1B2), and L. sharpeae DSM 20505 and BSA (Figure 1B3). During the withdrawal of functionalized β-lactoglobulin-coated probe from the surface of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 several specific adhesive events occur (Figure 1A2), whereas more than 70% of the curves observed for BSA-coated probes did not feature any adhesive event (Figure 1A3). Moreover, the few adhesive events observed between BSA and L. aquaticus DSM 21051 appeared to be random and therefore could not be associated to any specific interaction (Figure 1A3). Almost no adhesive event was observed for both BSA- and β-lactoglobulin-coated probes on L. sharpeae DSM 20505 cells (Figures 1B1–B3). These results are consistent with those obtained using the screening method: L. aquaticus DSM 21051 significantly adheres to β-lac whereas poor adhesion was observed for L. sharpeae DSM 20505. Retraction curves recorded between L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and β-lactoglobulin attest the specificity of occurring adhesive interactions, which would happen according to a lock and key mechanism (Figure 2A). 3D-AFM images recorded on mica attest of the good coverage of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and therefore that adhesive events recorded did occur between L. aquaticus DSM 21051 cells and β-lactoglobulin-coated probes (Figure 2B). The biophysical properties of the adhesion between L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and β-lac were analyzed using additional force parameters including adhesion forces (Figure 2C) and final rupture length (Figure 2D). Retraction curves exhibited adhesion forces averaging around 1.43 ± 0.03 nN. Final rupture length averaged around 0.90 ± 0.03 μm. These results will be compared with those of LGG WT and the mutant strains LGG spaCBA and welE in the discussion section. Figure 1. Comparison of the adhesive properties of two strains (Lactobacillus aquaticus DSM 21051, Lactobacillus sharpeae DSM 20505) for whey proteins isolates probed by atomic force microscopy (AFM): frequency of adhesive events occurring between whey proteins and L. aquaticus DSM 21051 (A1) and L. sharpeae DSM 20505 (B1) and representative examples of retraction curves obtained for force measurements between L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and β-lactoglobulin (A2), L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and BSA (A3), L. sharpeae DSM 20505 and β-lactoglobulin (B2), and L. sharpeae DSM 20505 and BSA (B3). Figure 2. Schematic description of atomic force microscopy (AFM) with protein-coated tips and bacteria-coated mica. (A) 3D-AFM image of Lactobacillus aquaticus DSM 21051 recorded in liquid in phosphate buffered saline. (B) Interactions between β-lactoglobulin and L. aquaticus DSM 21051 explored by force measurement using AFM: adhesions forces (C) and final rupture length (D). Averages of adhesion forces and rupture lengths are precised in panels (C) and (D) with standard errors. Impact of Adhesive Interactions on Bacterial Distribution in Whey Protein Isolate Probed by Confocal Microscopy Lactobacillus aquaticus DSM 21051, L. sharpeae DSM 20505, LGG WT and LGG spaCBA were first imaged in MRS to make sure that they were originally homogeneously distributed (Figures 3A1,B1, 4A1,B1). Live cells of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 were found to aggregate in the WPI solution whereas L. sharpeae DSM 20505 live cells remained homogeneously distributed (Figures 3A2,B2). This is consistent with the adhesive properties of the control strains: LGG WT (positive control) aggregate in the WPI solution whereas LGG spaCBA remained homogeneously distributed (Figures 4A2,B2). Dead bacterial cells or cells with a damaged membrane gathered in flocs for all four strain types (data not shown). Figure 3. Spatial distribution of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and L. sharpeae DSM 20505 in MRS culture medium (A1,B1) and in whey protein isolate (WPI) solution (A2,B2), imaged by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Bacterial concentration is 107 u.f.c./mL. Bacteria cells are represented in green on this figure whether they are viable or damaged (no difference is made here that would depend on bacterial status). Figure 4. Spatial distribution of LGG WT and LGG spaCBA in MRS culture medium (A1,B1) and in whey protein isolate (WPI) solution (A2,B2), imaged by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Bacterial concentration is 107 u.f.c./mL. Bacteria cells are represented in green on this figure whether they are viable or damaged (no difference is made here that would depend on bacterial status). Relation Between Bacterial Adhesion to β-Lactoglobulin and Predicted Bacterial Surface Characteristics Presence of Pilus Gene Clusters (PGCs) Predicted bacterial surface characteristics were analyzed in relation to the results of the adhesive assays in order to delineate gene candidates predicted to encode surface proteins that could be involved in bacterial adhesion to β-lactoglobulin. Amongst the 73 strains tested, 32 of them possessed at least one sortase-dependent PGC and therefore were predicted to express pili on their surface (Sun et al., 2015). The average MAV of these 32 strains was −163 ± 33.2 whereas the average MAV of the 41 non-piliated strains was −194 ± 30.1. Amongst the 32 strains presenting PGCs, 16 possessed PGCs similar to LGG pilus clusters in terms of gene order, that is, a cluster of three pilin genes and one pilin-specific sortase gene (Sun et al., 2015). The MAV of these 16 strains was −165 ± 53.8 whereas the MAV of the 16 strains with PGCs different from LGG was −160 ± 38.8. Although a mean comparison of the MAV for strains featuring PGCs compared to non-piliated strains would suggest that the presence of PGCs fosters adhesion to β-lactoglobulin, this was not supported statistically. No difference could be observed between strains featuring PGCs similar to LGG WT’s and PGCs different from LGG WT’s. The number of PGCs, sortase enzymes or proteins with LPxTG motif (listed for all strains in S1) were not found either to impact strain adhesion to β-lactoglobulin (data not shown). Predicted Protein Domains Candidates for Mediating Bacterial Adhesion to β-Lactoglobulin More predicted surface characteristics were analyzed for the four strains found to be adhesive to β-lactoglobulin. Predicted protein domains featuring LPxTG motif found for each strain are listed in Table 1. Strains were analyzed for gene sequence resemblance with the spaCBA domain, known to be responsible for adhesion to β-lactoglobulin for LGG WT (Guerin et al., 2016) but no homologue sequence could be identified for any of the four adhesive strains. All strains are predicted to feature immunoglobulin-like (Ig-like) fold domains, which are usually involved in binding or molecular recognition processes (Bodelón et al., 2013). Other and more specific adhesion-related domains present on the four adhesive strains studied as well as on LGG WT include MucBP (mucin-binding), CBME/CBM3 (carbohydrate-binding), fibrinogen- and collagen-binding domains, cysteine- and leucine-rich domains, and SD-repeat B-domain. Most of these domains are present once in the genome of the adhesive strains (L. plantarum DSM 13273 is the only adhesive strain presenting three MucBP domains) and are not repeated within a given protein. Table 1. Predicted proteins domains with LPxTG motif which may play a role in bacterial adhesion to β-lactoglobulin. The MucBP domain is the only domain with a known adhesive-related function (apart from the Ig-like fold domain) which could be identified on L. aquaticus DSM 21051, the most adhesive strain to β-lactoglobulin. MucBP domains have been found predominantly in lactobacilli found naturally in intestinal niches, which suggests that they play an important role in establishing host-microbial interactions in the gut by binding mucus (Roos and Jonsson, 2002; Tassell and Miller, 2011). L. plantarum DSM 13273 is the strain featuring the highest number of adhesion-related domains in its genome (Table 1). This is also the only strain out of the four presenting fibrinogen- and collagen-binding domains. The fibrinogen-binding domain has been found to accommodate linear peptides with a certain degree of ligand sequence variability (Ponnuraj et al., 2003) and therefore might be able to interact with β-lactoglobulin. L. brantae DSM 23927 features leucine-rich repeats (LRRs) and SD-repeat (Sdr) domains (Table 1), both of them susceptible to play a role in adhesive interactions to β-lactoglobulin. LRRs have been found to provide a structural framework for the formation of protein-protein binding and interactions (Gay et al., 1991; Kobe and Kajava, 2001) and are likely to allow a broad range of ligands (Kobe and Kajava, 2001). Sdr-repeat domains are surface proteins that play an important role in Staphylococcus aureus adhesion and pathogenesis (McCrea et al., 2000; Wang et al., 2013). The protein containing Sdr-repeat domains may therefore be a good candidate for mediating adhesion to β-lactoglobulin for the strain L. brantae DSM 23927. No other adhesion-related domain than the Ig-like fold domain was identified on L. murinus DSM 20452 (Table 1), which would suggest that the protein containing this domain would likely be the one involved in adhesive interactions with β-lactoglobulin. The aim of this study was to evaluate and characterize adhesive interactions occurring between LAB and β-lactoglobulin. A collection of 73 LAB strains was screened for their adhesive behavior toward β-lactoglobulin and strains at the extreme of the adhesion spectrum i.e., a highly adhesive and a poorly adhesive strains were studied in further depth. Only four strains out of 73 were found to present adhesive affinities toward β-lactoglobulin. Therefore, adhesion to β-lactoglobulin appears not to be a common characteristic of the LAB group. The consequences of these adhesive interactions, when they occur, are not fully understood. However, it could be hypothesized that strains featuring adhesive affinities toward whey proteins would be lost during the drainage step of cheese manufacturing processes, alongside with whey expulsion from the cheese network. It would be interesting to test the affinity of this same strain collection to other food components in future work, in order to dispose of more comparison points to our study and to get a better understanding of the importance of adhesion to β-lactoglobulin compared to adhesion to other food components. Currently, the rare existing studies discussing bacterial adhesion to food components other than β-lactoglobulin concern up to four strains at most at a time (De Bellis et al., 2010; Chumphon et al., 2016; Tarazanova et al., 2017, 2018a,b; Utratna et al., 2017), therefore failing to provide an overview of adhesion to food components amongst wide bacterial groups such as the LAB group. The study performed by Tarazanova et al. (2017) is the only one to our knowledge that compares the adhesion level of a wide number of strains (55) to food (casein-derived) components, however these strains are all of the same species, L. lactis. Out of 55, 30–40 strains presented adhesive affinities toward casein-derived components, depending on their growth phase, and strains isolated from a dairy environment presented much stronger binding of milk proteins versus strains isolated from plants, suggesting a selective advantage (Tarazanova et al., 2017). However, this was not confirmed in our case, as the four strains out of 73 that were originally isolated from dairy products, i.e., Lactobacillus casei DSM 20011, L. paracasei subsp. tolerans DSM 20258, Lactobacillus bifermentans DSM 20003, and L. kefiri DSM 20587, did not present more adhesive affinities toward β-lactoglobulin in average than the strains isolated from nondairy sources (data not shown). The strain found to be the most adhesive to β-lactoglobulin, L. aquaticus DSM 21051, exhibited a specific adhesive behavior when studied by AFM. The signature of the observed retraction curves was identified as specific of biomolecules stretching, suggesting that the surface of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 features a strong affinity toward β-lac. This has also been shown previously for the model strain LGG WT by our team as well as for the mutant strain LGG welE, expolysaccharide-depleted and known to adhere more to β-lactoglobulin than LGG WT due to its increased pili exposure (Guerin et al., 2016, 2018a). A contrario, L. sharpeae DSM 20505 which screening results show not to adhere to β-lactoglobulin presented retraction curves characteristic of a lack of adhesion to β-lac when studied by AFM (frequency of adhesive events was inferior to 5%). Similarly, our team demonstrated previously this same fact for the model strain non-adhesive to β-lactoglobulin, LGG spaCBA (Guerin et al., 2016). Comparative results are presented in Table 2. Table 2. Comparison of the adhesive capabilities of five strains to β-lactoglobulin when studied by atomic force microscopy: L. aquaticus DSM 21051, L. sharpeae DSM 20505, and the model strains LGG WT, LGG spaCBA (pili-depleted), and LGG welE (exopolysaccharides-depleted). The adhesive behavior of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 toward β-lactoglobulin appears relatively close to the one of LGG welE in terms of frequency of adhesive events. The high specificity of the adhesion phenomenon occurring between L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and β-lactoglobulin is highlighted by the fact that the frequency of adhesion is almost twice as high as the one characterizing adhesive interactions between LGG WT and β-lactoglobulin, whereas the frequency of adhesion of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 on BSA is almost four times lower than the one occurring between LGG welE and BSA. The mean adhesion force recorded on the last peak is also three times higher than the mean adhesion force recorded for LGG WT and β-lactoglobulin, and higher than the highest adhesion force recorded on the last peak for LGG welE and β-lactoglobulin, reaffirming the idea of a very strong specificity and adhesion strength. When comparing the length of biomolecules stretched by adhesive interactions with β-lactoglobulin, L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and LGG welE both exhibit molecules stretched up to 1 μm i.e., three times longer than the molecule stretched in the case of LGG WT (Table 2). The molecule mediating adhesive interactions with β-lactoglobulin in the case of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 is therefore comparable in length to LGG pili when stretched, which may explain the higher specificity and adhesion strength found for L. aquaticus DSM 21051 compared to LGG WT, which pili are partially hidden within the exopolysaccharides layer (Guerin et al., 2016). On the other hand, the frequency of adhesive events observed between L. sharpeae DSM 20505 and β-lactoglobulin is inferior to 5% and similar to the frequency of adhesive events observed on BSA for both this strain and L. aquaticus DSM 21051. The frequency of adhesive events recorded when using BSA-coated probes is also four times lower for L. sharpeae DSM 20505 than for LGG spaCBA (negative control). Overall, L. sharpeae DSM 20505 has demonstrated very poor adhesive capacities toward β-lactoglobulin. However, when analyzed for predicted adhesion-related protein domains, this strain revealed a total of 23 adhesion-related domains, 8 of which being different, including MucBP and gram-positive pilin subunit D1 N-terminal, although no sequence homologue to the spaCBA domain was found (data not shown). The spaCBA domain is known to mediate adhesion to β-lactoglobulin for the piliated strain LGG WT (Guerin et al., 2016). This confirms that adhesive interactions with β-lactoglobulin are specific, and cannot be predicted accurately using only genomic predictions (the functions of these domains may not be accurately predicted or they may not be expressed). The gathering behavior observed by CLSM for the adhesive strains in the WPI solution also pledges in favor of a specific bacterial adhesion to β-lactoglobulin for L. aquaticus DSM 21051. CLSM results indicate that the location of bacteria in a dairy matrix strongly depends on bacterial surface properties. These observations are important as it was evidenced recently that physical properties of dairy products, such as viscosity and gel hardness, are affected by bacterial surface properties in the case of surface-engineered strains (Tarazanova et al., 2018a). In light of our results, it would be interesting to see if that is also the case for wild strains presenting different surface properties inducing different adhesive behaviors. Some peptides shown to be linked to bacterial aggregation were also recently evidenced to be able to promote bacterial adhesion to functionalized surfaces and Caco-2-cells (Okochi et al., 2017). This typical behavior was responsible for observed enhanced interactions between LAB and the host intestinal mucosa (Okochi et al., 2017). Adhesive interactions with β-lactoglobulin leading to the aggregation of L. aquaticus DSM 21051 and LGG WT cells might therefore be considered for further study in order to determine whether they would promote such kind of behavior as well. This work was performed in the continuity of previous studies, in which a method was developed allowing screening a wide number of strains for their adhesive affinities toward biomolecules such as dairy food components (Gomand et al., 2018), and which identified the bacterial surface molecules (pili) involved in the adhesion of LGG to dairy components using AFM (Guerin et al., 2016). The present study sought to go beyond bacterial species differences in revealing common adhesive characteristics of LAB in relation to dairy food components such as β-lactoglobulin. We first looked for LAB species featuring adhesive affinities for β-lactoglobulin, then focused on the molecular characteristics of this adhesion. We observed adhesion to β-lactoglobulin for few LAB (less than 6% of our collection). However, for those which did feature adhesive affinities, some common characteristics were pointed out that matched the characteristics previously identified on the model strain LGG. These characteristics include the specificity of the affinity, as well as the impact on bacterial spatial distribution in the matrix. The major findings of the present paper are that (i) Adhesion to whey proteins is apparently not a common characteristic to the LAB group (few strains presented adhesive affinities toward β-lactoglobulin), (ii) Strains featuring adhesive affinities toward β-lactoglobulin present common adhesive characteristics (specific β-lactoglobulin-adhesion domains related to the specificity of the AFM signature), and (iii) Adhesion to β-lactoglobulin was shown to strongly influence bacterial distribution in dairy matrices featuring this component (adhesive bacteria gathered in flocs in whey matrices whereas non-adhesive bacteria distribute more homogeneously), and could therefore modulate their accessibility and later delivery when designing functional foods containing LAB with potential associated health effects. According to these findings, food matrices could play a protective role on bacteria by influencing their spatial distribution, which may prove especially useful for probiotic bacteria. 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__label__cc	0.677996	0.322004	Full Circle Fund and #ImpactCloud Unite 11 Tech Companies to Drive Social Change by Accelerating Bay Area Nonprofits Leaders from Adobe, Amazon, Box, Chegg, DocuSign, Forge, Okta, Oracle NetSuite, Salesforce, Splunk, and Twilio will work with nonprofits in a Tech Accelerator to create a lasting impact in the Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., August 21, 2019 – Full Circle Fund, a nonprofit that leverages professionals’ time, resources, and skills to accelerate local nonprofits and build a better Bay Area, is an... The Power of the Valley, and how We Can Leverage it for Good Jay Hirschton People in our community are suffering. Everywhere we look, we see too many of our fellow citizens lacking the basic resources to provide for themselves and their families. Nearly a third of all Bay Area community members rely on some form of assistance, just to get by, and the vast majority of these resources are provided by incredible local nonprofits, who are creating bold solutions to help... L to R: Rachel Davis, Prevention Institute; Taryn Ishida, Californians for Justice; Vanessa Moses, Causa Justa Just Cause; Alan Kwok, Northern California Grantmakers “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." –Audre Lorde Last month, we launched our 2019 Grant Cycle with a kickoff convening 130 individuals for a discussion on equity and commun... Why I Joined a Nonprofit Dan Steif, Head of Business Development, Full Circle Fund As a Social Psych major, I learned early on that once my basic needs were met, the fastest path to happiness is through one’s service to others. But, there is this invisible force, whispering (sometimes yelling) in our ear, telling us that the next promotion, nicer car, and bigger house, is what we really need to make us happy. Most of... Fernande Legros Full Circle Fund Program Officer 2017 was marked by much uncertainty and crises. We walked into the year with much angst - wondering what we would do and what was to come. From the fires to the hurricanes, from Charlottesville to #Metoo, we were called again and again to speak out, speak up, speak to; to march and link up arms; to take a stance. It was undoubtedly daunting but... Captivating Convos - Talk big? By Jo Stein, Full Circle Fund Director of Membership and Community It's been almost a month since we gathered for for Full Circle Fund UNITE connecting changemakers funding the future at SFJAZZ. And as we throw-back to this inspiring night with our wrap video below it got me thinking about my holiday gathering for 14 looming ahead in just over a week. What did we do to inspire the crackli... By Jay Hirschton, Full Circle Fund Executive Director Over the last twelve months, we have been working with YOU, our active network of changemakers, to refine our purpose as an organization and our place within the broader Bay Area community. We’ve listened and learned over hundreds of coffees, formal interviews, focus groups, and surveys. YOU, as a Member, a Grant Partner or a supporter, hav...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2503
__label__cc	0.679888	0.320112	Pizza Hut introduces massive Cheez-Its stuffed with cheese ( Pizza Hut ) Pizza Hut finally found a new place to hide cheese… inside of a giant Cheez-It. The pizza chain just announced the addition of a brand new item to their menu, called the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Now available nationwide, the new "pizza" looks like a giant Cheez-It, albeit stuffed with mozzarella cheese (pepperoni is also available). A single order comes with four large squares containing the mozzarella inside a cheese-baked crust. It also comes packed with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. The concept was apparently born when Pizza Hut realized that Cheez-Its were popular among the chain’s largest fan base: college students. According to a press release, customers crave “these kinds of mashups between beloved food brands.” “We pride ourselves on being the go-to for unexpected pizza innovations, and I can’t think of a better partner than Cheez-It to bring our next original menu item to life,” said Marianne Radley, chief brand officer of Pizza Hut. “Not to mention, as fellow NCAA partners, this collaboration is the perfect way to kick off football season, combining America’s go-to gameday cravings into one next-level snack.” “The Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza is an example of two great companies leveraging their strengths to delight guests with a new experience on a classic favorite,” adds Wendy Davidson, President of Kellogg’s U.S. Specialty Brands. The Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza is available for a limited time nationwide, starting today. CHECK FOR UPDATES ON FOXNEWS.COM Father accused of tackling student-athlete during wresting match	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2505
__label__wiki	0.887901	0.887901	With an eye on impeachment, judges weigh House-Trump disputes By Mark Sherman and Eric Tucker Published January 4 President Donald Trump ( Official White House photo by Andrea Hanks ) WASHINGTON - With an eye on impeachment, federal appellate judges struggled Friday with whether to grant House Democrats' demands for testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn and access to secret grand jury materials from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. The Democrats say both could be relevant to President Donald Trump's impeachment and could even lead to additional accusations against him. The administration argues that the testimony and the documents have nothing to do with the impeachment inquiry, which centers on Trump's efforts to press his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate a political rival and concerns activities that occurred after the Mueller investigation had concluded and McGahn had left his White House post. It was not clear how two separate panels of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit would rule after arguments that stretched over several hours, even as Judge Thomas Griffith described Trump's order to not to cooperate with congressional investigations as “broad-scale defiance" that might be unprecedented in American history. Griffith, an appointee of President George W. Bush, sat on both three-judge panels, one on the McGahn testimony and one on the grand jury material, and could be the decisive vote in each separation-of-powers struggle. He seemed open to Trump administration arguments that courts should stay out of the “political food fight” between Congress and the White House over McGahn's testimony. Congress has other ways, outside of the courts, of working its will, including cutting off appropriations, stopping the confirmation of judges, even impeachment, Griffith said. “That's what the separation of powers means,” he said. But he also appeared troubled by the administration's claim that McGahn and other close Trump advisers have absolute immunity from a congressional subpoena. Judge Judith Rogers, appointed by President Bill Clinton, signaled she shares that view. A trial judge ruled for the House, prompting the administration to appeal. Trump impeached on charges of abuse of power, obstruction Full text: Articles of impeachment against President Trump Pelosi refuses to say when, if articles of impeachment will be sent to Senate Timeline: The release of US military aid to Ukraine Pelosi: Power of gavel means Trump is 'impeached forever' The House Judiciary Committee wants McGahn's testimony as it examines potential obstruction of justice by the Republican president during Mueller's Russia investigation. But it has held open the possibility that McGahn's testimony could be important in impeachment, even though the two articles of impeachment adopted last month by the House focus on Ukraine. “It is the pattern of misconduct that could be relevant," Megan Barbero, a lawyer for the House, said. Even if McGahn eventually shows up at the committee, it's unclear whether he would have much to say. Trump could assert executive privilege over some matters, though he allowed McGahn to talk extensively to Mueller's investigators. “What happens then? You're back here?” Griffith asked. Judge Karen Henderson, the third member of the McGahn panel, had only a few questions, although she indicated McGahn might have a strong interest in saying little to the committee to protect his conversations with Trump, his former client. Henderson is an appointee of President George H.W. Bush. In the arguments over the grand jury materials, Rogers again seemed likely to side with the House, while Judge Neomi Rao, a Trump appointee, seemed to favor the administration. Griffith's views were harder to discern, though he did refer to a Nixon-era court order directing the disclosure of grand jury materials as the “gold standard." At issue is whether House Democrats can obtain grand jury testimony outlined in Mueller's 448-page report, which examined the Trump campaign's ties to Russia and whether the president sought to obstruct that investigation. The Justice Department appealed a judge's order from the fall directing it to produce that material. Douglas Letter, the House's general counsel, said lawmakers are seeking a “discrete" disclosure, noting that the only material they want access to is material that Mueller referenced in his report and therefore considered relevant to his investigation. “It's limited because it's what special counsel Mueller decided to put in his report," Letter said. “This is already vastly more limited than us just coming in and saying, ‘Impeachment, we get everything." Mark Freeman, the Justice Department lawyer, stressed to the court that the impeachment inquiry involves separate conduct from the Mueller report. He also questioned how much Congress could actually need the material, noting that most of the information in Mueller's report was presented without any redactions. But Rogers took issue with that argument, saying, “We all know that a single sentence can be devastating and can lead to exculpatory as well as incriminating evidence. The length and the percentage (of redactions) is not necessarily dispositive." Testimony taken by grand juries are traditionally treated as secret, in part to protect the privacy of people who are not charged or who are considered peripheral to a criminal investigation. In certain cases, though, courts have authorized the disclosure of the information. The House Judiciary Committee received grand jury materials for its Watergate investigation in the 1970s. Rao questioned whether courts had the authority to force one branch of government to turn over grand jury material to another branch. She appeared reluctant to rule in the House's favor on what she described as a “political question." Letter, making the same essential argument as his colleague did in the McGahn subpoena case, said the courts are the proper place to resolve the dispute. The House theoretically has authority to dispatch a sergeant-at-arms to the Justice Department to collect the material and to engage in a “gun battle" if necessary, but that's not the ideal course of action for a dispute that is ripe for the courts, Letter said. Trump impeached by US House on 2 charges President Trump was impeached by the House in December, becoming only the third president to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors. For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app. DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2506
__label__cc	0.712812	0.287188	Merck to buy cancer drug developer ArQule for $2.7B in cash The offer of $20 per share for ArQule is more than double its closing price on Friday Merck CEO: Drug affordability is a real problem Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on efforts to lower drug prices, the latest company's research into cancer treatments, Alzheimer's research and the company's animal-health business. Dec 9 (Reuters) - Merck & Co said on Monday it would buy cancer drug developer ArQule Inc in a $2.7 billion all-cash deal, bolstering its oncology franchise with the smaller rival's lead drug that is being tested as a treatment for blood cancer. The offer of $20 per share for ArQule is more than double its closing price on Friday. The deal, expected to close early in the first quarter of 2020, would give Merck access to ArQule's experimental treatment ARQ 531, a precision medicine that tailors treatment to a patient's genetic profile. FRANCE'S SANOFI TO BUY SYNTHORX FOR $2.5B Merck's blockbuster cancer immunotherapy Keytruda topped $3 billion in sales in the latest quarter. MRK MERCK & CO. INC. 90.17 -0.81 -0.88% While Keytruda has become Merck's most important growth driver, racking up U.S. approvals to treat numerous types of cancer since it was first approved for advanced melanoma in 2014, analysts have called for the company to reduce its reliance on a single product. ArQule shares rose to $19.32 before the bell. (Reporting by Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva and Shinjini Ganguli)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2507
__label__wiki	0.815265	0.815265	Italy doubts Egypt's claim that gang linked to student death In this photo released by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2016, a university identification card belonging to slain Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni is displayed. Egypt's Interior Ministry said Thursday it has killed members of a gang suspected of being linked to the killing of an Italian student whose torture and death sparked an international outcry over possible involvement of Egyptian police in his brutal killing. The ministry said that police raided one of the men's houses and found the personal belongings of Regeni, including his red handbag bearing the picture of the Italian flag, his passport and other identification cards, including one belonging to Cambridge University, in addition to his cellphones. (Egyptian Interior Ministry via AP) (The Associated Press) In this photo released by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2016, personal belongings of slain Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, including his passport, are displayed. Egypt's Interior Ministry said Thursday it has killed members of a gang suspected of being linked to the killing of Regeni, whose torture and death sparked an international outcry over possible involvement of Egyptian police in his brutal killing. The ministry said that police raided one of the men's houses and found the personal belongings of Regeni, including his red handbag bearing the picture of the Italian flag, his passport and other identification cards, including one belonging to Cambridge University, in addition to his cellphones. (Egyptian Interior Ministry via AP) (The Associated Press) ROME – Italian politicians and state media are questioning Egypt's claims that a gang specializing in abducting foreigners was linked to the torture and death of an Italian student, amid speculation that Egyptian police themselves were involved in the killing. Former Premier Enrico Letta tweeted Friday: "I'm sorry, I don't buy it." Egypt's Interior Ministry said Thursday that police found ID cards and other personal belongings of Giulio Regeni in a house connected to a gang that specializes in abducting foreigners while posing as policemen. There was no official Italian response. The head of the lower parliament chamber's human rights committee, Pia Locatelli, said the scenario was questionable given Regeni was tortured and held for days before being killed and that no ordinary criminal would hold onto such compromising evidence. Trending in World German city defuses 1,100-pound American WWII bomb after evacuations, transit shutdown Iran admits Russian-made missiles struck Ukrainian passenger plane Winter storm lashes Spain for third day, killing at least 4, cutting power to thousands Iranian lawmaker announces a $3 million cash reward for 'whoever kills Trump'	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2508
__label__wiki	0.936199	0.936199	Follow live: Speakers at Fuel: Detroit aim to boost careers Fuel: Detroit is designed to bring business leaders together for one day of leadership talks. Follow live: Speakers at Fuel: Detroit aim to boost careers Fuel: Detroit is designed to bring business leaders together for one day of leadership talks. Check out this story on Freep.com: https://on.freep.com/1SulaRR Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press Published 6:15 p.m. ET April 20, 2016 \| Updated 8:22 p.m. ET April 21, 2016 Some Fuel: Detroit speakers Fashion designer John Varvatos attends the John Varvatos 13th Annual Stuart House benefit presented by Chrysler with Kids' Tent by Hasbro Studios at John Varvatos Boutique on April 17, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. Michael Kovac, Getty Images for John Varvatos Jacques Panis, President of Shinola, unveils the in-house leather factory in May 2014. Jarrad Henderson, Detroit Free Press Michael Strahan attends Sports Illustrated's Fashionable 50 NYC Event at Vandal on April 12, 2016 in New York City. Ilya S. Savenok, Getty Images Martha Stewart attends The Hollywood Reporter's 5th Annual 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media on April 6, 2016 in New York City. Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images for Hollywood Reporter This undated file photo provided by NASA shows Capt. Mark E. Kelly. NASA, AP Fuel Leadership.(Photo: Fuel) At Fuel: Detroit — a one-day leadership and business conference on Thursday — more than 1,300 ticket-holders are set to hear well-known business leaders and experts give advice that could turbo-charge their careers — and help uplift the city. "We try to make it like a rock concert," said John Lichtenberg, chief marketing officer of Fuel Leadership, the group organizing the event at the Sound Board in the MotorCity Casino Hotel. "There's lots of music. Lots of lights. Lots of surprises." Local journalists — including Stephen Henderson, Pulitzer Prize-winning Free Press editorial page editor — plus other nationally recognized leaders in their fields will take the stage. "It's essentially designed for professionals who are aspiring to go to that next level in their career, to get an edge in terms of their performance," Lichtenberg said. "It's for individuals as well as companies that want to sponsor their up-and-coming millennials all the way up to their C-level executives." If you can't see the tweets, follow this link. The Detroit Free Press and Michigan.com are media sponsors. Among the well-known names set to speak: Capt. Mark Kelly, a retired astronaut and commander of space shuttle Endeavor's final mission Martha Stewart, a fashion model who built a merchandising and media empire John Varvatos, a Detroiter who grew up in Allen Park and became a force in menswear design Jacques Panis, president of Detroit watch and luxury goods maker Shinola Michael Strahan, Super Bowl champion, Emmy-winning talk show host, and new Good Morning America cohost Fuel Leadership launched last year with its first one-day conference in Detroit. It was started by former ePrize executive Josh Linkner, who is a speaker at other conferences, and Jordan Broad. Speakers featured at the first event included actress Jessica Alba and retired NBA basketball star Magic Johnson. A second conference was held in Cleveland last fall. The organization aims to take its conference model to an even wider audience, with its next event in February — a multi-day conference — in Las Vegas, before holding another conference in Detroit. In some ways, the events are similar to TED talks — conferences in which speakers discuss ideas related to technology, entertainment and design — but Lichtenberg said they are more narrowly focused on imparting leadership and business advice. The founders, Lichtenberg said, started the for-profit enterprise because they wanted to reinvent the business conference. Linkner, who speaks at more than 100 events a year, concluded he could organize better conferences. "What we try to do differently here is have a lineup where they're imparting actual wisdom, actual techniques and strategies — and ideas," he said. "Some events are kind of rah, rah. Fuel: Detroit doesn't want to do that. We want people who walk out with some practical knowledge — and be pumped up." Fuel: Detroit What: A one-day event, organized by Fuel Leadership, to help turbocharge careers When: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday Where: 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit Cost: General admission ticket, $495; VIP ticket, $895 Website: fuelleadership.com Detroit Free Press Fuel Detroit afterglow party Attendees are photographed at the Detroit Free Press Fuel Detroit afterglow party. TapSnap a TapSnap Read or Share this story: https://on.freep.com/1SulaRR Ford's new 2020 F-Series pickup should be a massive hit 93-year-old Grosse Pointe mansion is close to original Largely unknown Michigan company could steal No. 1 ranking from Quicken Loans Here's why what makes your car go isn't called an engine anymore Want a tax freebie? Here’s an idea that only 2% use 2 big retirement rule changes — and how savers will be impacted	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2512
__label__cc	0.729121	0.270879	Can't We All Get Along? Collaboration in Crisis When all governments in our federal system suffer from common maladies, joint solutions are preferable. by Paul L. Posner \| May 10, 2011 AT 9:00 AM The fiscal problems facing all levels of government are daunting indeed. New data has shown that the federal, state and local sectors are facing not only short-term fiscal deficits, but also decades-long fiscal challenges stemming from three common forces: aging, growing health-care costs and a slower growing economy and revenue base. As they face up to these challenges, governments have several choices: Go-it-alone: Each level of government pursues their own policies. Fiscal offloading: Each level of government offloads their fiscal problems by passing them off to other levels of government. Fiscal collaboration: Governments can join together in developing win-win solutions to common problems. A go-it-alone approach by each level of government will make hard fiscal choices that much harder. Federal tax cuts, for instance, materially affect the revenues available to the vast majority of states whose income taxes are linked to the federal tax code. The estate tax cut or phase-out in 2001 caused a large revenue hole for states that had relied on a cooperative federal-state framework for decades to enforce the state portion of the estate tax. Conversely, recent state cuts in staff have affected federal programs, such as disability determinations for social security. What Can Cities Learn from Wasps? Fiscal offloading includes unfunded, underfunded mandates and other cost-shifts to states and localities by the federal government. The George W. Bush administration's Real ID Act would have cost states $11 billion if they didn't fight back, and the new block grant proposals for Medicaid in Washington would constitute a massive cost-shift to states unless they find ways to cut clients and payments to doctors. Go-it-alone and fiscal offloading strategies reflect a general lack of regard for the effects of policy on other government entities, resulting in higher costs as well as public confusion and skepticism over the effectiveness of government. The effects on state and local officials are underscored by their struggle to meet higher costs induced by the federal government at a time of historic budget cutbacks. Washington pays a price for going it alone as well. It gets substantial assistance from state and local partnerships in programs ranging from Medicaid to environmental protection, entailing shared resources and expertise. Unilateral federal actions jeopardize state and local partnerships that are essential to the successful implementation of nearly all federal domestic initiatives. When all governments in our federal system suffer from common maladies, joint solutions are preferable. One example of how fiscal collaboration might produce a win-win outcome involves the consideration of a consumption tax, or a value-added tax (VAT). The United States is the only major advanced nation without a national consumption tax. When compared with state sales taxes, a VAT has several advantages, including a national and international reach into the service economy, and revenue potential that could go a long way toward filling fiscal gaps at all levels of government. Absent an intergovernmental partnership, however, states stand to lose a lot if a national consumption tax is implemented. For one, a comsumption tax would undermine state sales taxes. Still, as Australia has shown, a national government can adopt such a tax with state and local governments sharing in the gains. States can piggyback on the expansive national consumption tax base, replacing their own declining sales taxes with a far more productive tax. An intergovernmental dialogue and a real policymaking partnership could lead to adoption of a consumption tax in this country that satisfies the fiscal interests of the entire public sector. Sadly, notwithstanding the payoff from collaboration, I would not bet the house on it. Simply put, our collective capacity to work together in developing common policies across our federal system has sunk to record lows. At the federal level, the following is a list of the intergovernmental institutions that had the capacity to examine and resolve intergovernmental conflicts in 1980: the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, the Office of Management and Budget's Division of Federal Assistance, House and Senate Subcommittees on Intergovernmental Relations, the General Accounting Office's unit on intergovernmental relations and the Congressional Budget Office's state and local cost estimates. Today, only the latter two remain. The White House continues to have intergovernmental liaison offices, but these are widely acknowledged to be short-term firefighters set up to gain political support for the president from state and local officials. State and local governments' capacity to work proactively with federal officials has also weakened. Their interest groups in Washington are increasingly plagued by divisive polarization among their members that undermines their ability to even take positions on such measures as the president's health reform and other important legislation affecting the federal system. This contrasts distinctly with other federal systems. Australia has quarterly meetings between national and state leaders, while Canada has semi-annual conferences. Some of us hoped that the president's deficit reduction commission -- the Bowles-Simpson Commission -- might set a new trend, but were disappointed by the absence of any state or local elected officials. While presidents, governors and mayors like to talk about policies and ideas, they had better start focusing on the unglamorous role that institutions play in keeping our federal system alive during the hard times ahead. Paul L. Posner \| Contributor LATEST FINANCE HEADLINES Is Public Finance Ready to Rely on Blockchain Technology? 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__label__cc	0.700582	0.299418	Browse By Major Fine Arts & Design Liberal Arts & Humanities Math, Science & Engineering Public Affairs & Social Sciences Browse Colleges For Canadian Students BROWSE GRADUATE PROGRAMS YOU HAVE CHOSEN: Doctorate and PhD in Social Work Programs (DSW) in Kentucky View Programs Now! PhD in Social Work Programs Social Work PhD programs are designed for current social workers and those with MSW degrees who wish take their knowledge and skills to the next level. Depending on the program, students may prepare for clinical work, research, teaching or to advance public policy. Although doctoral social work programs do not lead to a different level of licensure for social workers, you may opt to earn your degree to potentially further your career or as part of continued professional development. What are the Advanced Degrees in Social Work? While the Master of Social Work (MSW) is generally considered a terminal degree, earning a doctorate in social work degree could help you advance your practice or prepare to teach at the postsecondary level (according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics). Within social work doctoral programs, the two main terminal degrees are the DSW and the PhD Social Work degree. The Doctor of Social Work, abbreviated DSW, is a professional doctorate in social work. The Social Work PhD is an academic degree. Each may therefore be better suited to different goals. Popular Schools with Social Work Doctorate Degrees in Kentucky Program Institution Degree Awarded Social Work University of Kentucky DSW DSW - Social Work Capella University DSW Potential Admission Requirements for PhD Social Work & DSW Programs While admission procedures vary between graduate schools for social work, prospective DSW and PhD social work candidates usually need the following. To have earned a MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school Experience in the field, submit resume GRE scores Application statement (purpose) An aptitude for writing, conducting research, and analyzing complex findings How Long Does it Take to Earn a Social Work PhD? Typically a full time student earns a doctorate of social work degree in two to five years. This may require the completion of about 48 course credits. Other than that, you are likely to have to pass a comprehensive exam, as well as write and defend a dissertation, or complete a project for graduation. However, program lengths and course credits vary between social work doctoral programs. Completion times also depend on whether you attend full time or part time. When asked about their education level, 65% of BSW Program Coordinators responded they had earned a Doctorate degree (according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics) .Click to Tweet What's the Difference Between DSW and PhD in Social Work? Social workers may have to fine tune their career intentions to choose between social work doctoral programs. While the choice is between two degrees of similar stature, the DSW and the PhD in Social Work differ. So how does one decide between the two? DSW Programs The Doctorate in Social Work or DSW is considered a practice doctorate degree. DSW programs may give you the opportunity to conduct practical clinical research and prepare to lead social service programs (e.g. Director of Social Work, according to ONet). Most classes are concerned with the application of knowledge and the implications of research in the field. PhD Social Work Programs The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD in Social Work degree is considered more research-oriented and may emphasize educational practices. Graduates typically seek advanced careers in research or academia (e.g. Social Work Professor or Program Coordinator according to ONet. These programs may therefore be more theoretical in nature. DSW and PhD Social Work Courses Depending on whether you pursue a PhD or DSW degree, you may have some required coursework in some of the subjects listed below. Social methods Leadership and advocacy Research practice and methodology Statistics and social sciences Theories of social work Social work data analysis Quantitative research in social work Qualitative social work research Social work pedagogy Doctor in Social work programs each design their curriculum differently. Contact schools directly for more on available courses. Social Work PhD Concentrations Typically, doctoral students choose a program concentration to focus their research. This could be issue-related (drug addiction, mental health, cancer patients) or population-related (child welfare, seniors, veterans). Alternatively, a Social Work PhD student might choose a pertinent issue in the larger context of advocacy, prevention and causes of child abuse, or policy and implementation. There are many options at this level of education which might be well-suited for the social worker who has mastered the basics of clinical or advanced generalist practice, is licensed and now wants to pursue their own academic vision. However not all doctorate in social work programs offer every concentration. Therefore be sure you check available options at the schools that interest you. What are the Costs Per Credit for a Doctorate Degree in Social Work? # of Credits Required Cost Per Credit Tulane University 56 $1,018 $54,972 Are There PhD & DSW Programs Online? While most social work programs require time on campus, online DSW programs may be available for more experienced practitioners. While online programs do diminish interpersonal interactions, it is assumed that you have built these skills with your master’s degree. Online PhD social work programs also have the advantage of being flexible and convenient, which could make them an excellent choice for working students. On the other hand, social work is a human-centered field, so earning a PhD in Social Work on-campus may have some distinct differences. You could gain access to valuable campus resources, gain practical experience at local partner programs or work with professors on their research projects. Can't decide? Some social work schools offer a hybrid of both. Hybrid DSW programs may combine campus and online courses throughout the year. Others may rely primarily on online coursework but require short campus residencies. Every school designs their program differently, so be sure to contact Doctorate in Social Work programs directly to learn more. Accredited Social Work Programs The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredits BSW and MSW programs. Doctorate in social work programs have other standards applied. Since regulations vary between states, your state board may state that a doctoral program must be in a school that has an accredited master's program -- or that the university itself have regional accreditation. Doctor in Social Work programs, unlike the MSW programs, are not subject to programmatic accreditation. However, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) considers faculty qualifications when evaluating programs for accreditation – having faculty with doctoral degrees is a plus. In most cases, candidates do earn a Master's en route to a Doctor in Social Work degree, so this may not be an issue for you. Top 2 Graduate Schools with PhD in Social Work Programs in Kentucky Live Your Life and Pursue Your MSW Degree Accredited online university. Capella University offers doctoral programs designed to take you to the forefront of your profession. Competency-based curriculum delivers both foundation knowledge and real-world skills, so that what you’re learning in your courses is immediately applicable to your career goals. Visit School DSW - Social Work SOURCES: [i] bls.gov/OOH/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm#tab-4 \| [ii] onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1022.00 \|[iii] onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1113.00 \| Sources for Table: socialwelfare.berkeley.edu/doctoral-program \| luskin.ucla.edu/social-welfare/apply-now/phd-social-welfare/ \| waldenu.edu/doctoral/phd-in-social-work/curriculum/addictions-and-social-work \| socialwork.utah.edu/academics-resources/phd/phd-curriculum/ Subscribe for information on earning a graduate degree By entering my email address and clicking "Sign Up" I agree to be contacted by EducationDynamics for additional education products and services, this submission is not required to use our site. Privacy Policy. 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__label__wiki	0.52077	0.52077	Jeremy Clarkson Reveals Richard Hammond’s Rimac Crash Affected His Memory in The Grand Tour by Alex Harrington February 4, 2018, 8:02 am The first thing we all thought once we heard of Richard Hammond’s crash in the all-electric Rimac Concept One hyper car was his head. After his rocket car accident, he suffered a major head injury and temporary memory loss. Another hit like that and who knows what could happen. Thankfully, he didn’t break himself in the Rimac, minus his knee, but Jeremy Clarkson has admitted that his is co-star has a “memory like a sieve”. “You can tell him something and five seconds later it is gone out of his head. “Well, it is not his fault, it is because he cannot drive and he went upside down and damaged his brain. “He has no capacity for remembering anything and some of it is because he is not interested in anything and some of it is because he has had brain damage.” After his 288mph crash 11 years ago it was reported that he had only suffered temporary memory loss, as well as also now liking the taste of celery. This latest information is news to us all, but it sounds like it’s not affecting his day to say life. All we can say is that we hope he’s okay and maybe he should take it easy on the stunts from now on? Get all the Latest GTN stories right to your inbox! Previous article Remembering Top Gear Dog One Year After Her Passing Next article The Grand Tour-Season 2, Episode 9: Social Media Reactions Written by Alex Harrington Alex started racing at a young age so certainly knows his way around a car and a track. He can just about put a sentence together too, which helps. He has a great interest in the latest models, but would throw all of his money at a rusty old French classic and a 300ZX. Remembering Top Gear Dog One Year After Her Passing The Grand Tour-Season 2, Episode 9: Social Media Reactions	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2518
__label__wiki	0.826775	0.826775	Baileys Harbor fire contained to SUV; house saved Crews prevent a fully engulfed vehicle fire from spreading to the home 10 feet away Baileys Harbor fire contained to SUV; house saved Crews prevent a fully engulfed vehicle fire from spreading to the home 10 feet away Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://gbpg.net/1B2ejae Warren Bluhm, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 12:40 p.m. CT Dec. 30, 2014 \| Updated 12:44 p.m. CT Dec. 30, 2014 This Jeep Cherokee was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived at 8647 Wisconsin 57 in Baileys Harbor on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were able to save the home 10 feet away. Photo by Tad Dukehart/Ephraim Fire Department(Photo: Submitted) Baileys Harbor firefighters acted quickly Tuesday morning to prevent a fully engulfed sport utility vehicle fire from spreading to the home 10 feet away. The fire occurred at the home of Dennis and Lynnea Hickey, 8647 Wisconsin 57. A retired Baileys Harbor fire volunteer happened to be driving past and reported the fire at 9:16 a.m., according to Eric Peil, assistant fire chief. "Lynnea Hickey was warming up the car to take the grandchildren somewhere," Peil said. "It was running about 10 minutes, and when she came out again it was fully engulfed." The Baileys Harbor fire crew was able to contain the blaze in its initial attack with about 638 gallons of water, he said. "It was just starting to melt and char the side of the house," Peil said. The house sustained some light exterior damage but nothing structural, although the Jeep Cherokee was a total loss. Mutual aid was provided by the Gibraltar, Ephraim and Jacksonport fire departments. There were no injuries, and the crew was able to prevent equipment from freezing in the bitter cold conditions. Air temperature was reported at 7 degrees with a wind chill factor of 9 below zero. Read or Share this story: http://gbpg.net/1B2ejae	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2521
__label__wiki	0.753031	0.753031	greenbot A list of all the Google Now voice commands 13 tips and tricks to master your HTC One (M8) 11 simple tips and tricks to get more from your LG G3 Get the most from your Samsung Galaxy S5 with these 16 tips and tricks Back that app up: 5 great backup utilities for Android Cabin review: Track your family's location, send messages, and assign tasks All Google Services Entertainment Software Here's how Maserati customized Android for its Ghibli dashboard Google is hoping car manufacturers will use Android and Android Auto Auto as a starting point for their own infotainment systems. Let's take a peek. By Florence Ion Contributor, Greenbot \| Google’s already shown us Android Auto on the phone, as well as some of the new features that’ll come standard with the next version of the in-car infotainment platform. But Mountain View isn’t stopping there. Google is currently working on an SDK that bakes Android directly into a car’s dashboard, so that auto car manufacturers can use the OS for not just navigation and communication, but also traditional car functions, like climate control... and butt massaging. I got to see it all in action at Google I/O. I sat inside a luxurious, air-conditioned Maserati Ghibli to experience how Google hopes Android N and Android Auto can work in conjunction with one another. There’s no official name for the software, nor is there is a launch date. But it’s a neat concept that could do wonders for propagating the Android platform beyond just smartphones and tablets. Android Auto currently requires that you have a compatible receiver installed inside your car’s dashboard and a smartphone running the app. But this concept is intended for any manufacturer to use as the car’s native infotainment platform. The software looks and feels like Android Auto, but it offers a few extra features that are only compatible with Android N. The software is essentially an amalgamation of Android N and Android Auto. This version of Android N offers native support for things like AM/FM radio, HVAC, Bluetooth calling and media streaming, multi-channel audio, and digital instrument clusters. Meanwhile, Android Auto does the heavy lifting in running applications. Need to turn up the A/C? Android N includes native support for HVAC controls. The interface appears as if it’s split in two. More than half of it uses Android Auto’s cards motif, while the remaining portion offers switches for features like air conditioning, seat warmers, power windows, and even a seat massager—a feature I had no idea even existed until I sat inside the Ghibli. There’s a second display that lives behind the dash, displaying data like road speed, navigation directions, and what’s playing on the radio. There’s also a second display behind the steering wheel that offers supplementary information, like how fast you’re going and how much gas you’ve got left in the tank. The idea is that you shouldn’t have to glance away from the road to see the song you’re playing or where Google Maps wants you to turn next. The Maserati Ghibli. The concept software inside the Ghibli was shown on a 15-inch 4K touchscreen embedded in the center of the console. The smaller display behind the steering wheel is 720p, and everything runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 Automotive processor. Google said it will allow manufacturers to choose display sizes, and what features are implemented, and that it’s merely providing Android as a starting point for a distraction-free, auto-friendly operating system. I loved the idea of having Android baked into the car, but I have some reservations about how this particular software will actually function when it comes to fruition. First off, notice that the screen produces a lot of glare. Beyond that, I like having mechanical dials in front of me. This much information behind the wheel seems too distracting. Then there’s the issue of real-world use—and whether we want all our controls relegated to touch input. Right now, if I need to adjust the air conditioning in my car, I just reach down to turn the nob without taking my eyes off the road. I know that when I turn that dial to the right, I’m increasing the temperature. But with a touchscreen, you have to physically look down to ensure that your finger is dragging and tapping the appropriate switch. Regardless, at this point in time, this particular Android concept is just that—nothing more than a concept. Google doesn’t have a timeline for when the software will go live, though we’ll likely hear more about it in the next year once the company signs on with some major car manufacturers. Android’s in-car implementation will be decided by the car makers, and here’s to hoping they choose a nice marriage of distraction-free form and function. Florence reports on all the latest Android and smart home gear for PCWorld, Greenbot and TechHive. Follow her on Twitter at @ohthatflo. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Greenbot is an independent site that is not affiliated with Google Inc.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2522
__label__wiki	0.589256	0.589256	Business Sponsors Alewife Reservation > Alewife Subsidiary Board Hurley Street Farm > Urban Agriculture > Heritage Trees > The Tree Canopy Project Urban Forest Master Plan Renewables and Energy Efficiency > Neighborhood Solar Cambridge Solar Access Program Environmental Education > Cambridge Wildlife > Cambridge Wildlife History CCTV Program Climate Resilience Forum 2017 ClimateCongress2016 Drought Watering Home Energy > Renewable Electricty Cambridge 2030 Goals Open Space Report Renewable Energy FAQ Future of Urban Transportation Resident Parking Permit Fees Acer saccharum A native tree, the sugar maple, also called the rock or hard maple, has a wide range, from Manitoba to Nova Scotia, and from Minnesota to the higher elevations of the central and eastern United States. It is highly valued because it has brilliant autumn foliage and provides heavy shade. It grows at a slow to medium rate and prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. It is somewhat drought-tolerant, but sensitive to salt, so should not be planted near roadways and sidewalks where de-icing salts are used. It is intolerant of compaction and pollution so it rarely thrives as a street tree. The sugar maple is the state tree of Wisconsin, Vermont, New York and West Virginia. Its sap is used to produce maple syrup and maple sugar. Physical characteristics: Form: 40’ to 80’ high, with a spread of up to 60’. Its crown is broad, rounded or oval, dense and symmetrical and its branches are opposite. Leaves: Up to 7 1/2” long and wide, with five distinct palmate lobes, sharp teeth and rounded sinuses. The two outermost lobes are smaller than the other three. In autumn, leaves turn from green to yellow to orange and finally to red. The leaves, unlike those of the Norway maple which they resemble, do not produce a milky white sap, when detached from the tree. Flowers: Insignificant greenish flowers in early spring. Male and female flowers occur on the same tree. Fruit: Double samara – paired winged, wind-borne seeds, 1” to ½” long. Bark: Dark gray-brown with shaggy vertical strips that curl up along the edges. Check out Thornless Honey locust>> Copyright © 2019. GREEN CAMBRIDGE, INC. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2523
__label__cc	0.672637	0.327363	General Motors Fires 15 People and Names Engineer at Fault for Defective Ignition Switch Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on Jun 06, 2014 in General Interest On Thursday, General Motors held a town hall meeting to update the public on the continued investigation into a faulty ignition switch that allegedly led to the death of 13 people. Mary Barra, CEO of the company, revealed that 15 people were fired and at least five more were disciplined after the company interviewed 230 employees and review more than 40 million documents. Additionally, GM is naming engineer Ray DiGiorgio as the individual who approved the faulty ignition switch despite knowing that it did not meet manufacturing specifications. DeGiorgio approved the switch for production in 2012, however, the part did not meet technical specifications and have even failed rotational torque tests. Barra also said during the meeting that DeGiorgio had approved the switch because no performance issues were brought to his attention during development. GM engineers working on the Chevy Cobalt also played a role in the problem going undetected. They failed to understand what others knew and categorized the problem as a convenience issue rather than one of safety. Although DeGiorgio approved a better and supposedly safer version of the switch in 2009, he did not instruct the manufacturer to change the part number. If the part number would have been changed, GM could have then notified existing car owners of the defective switch. Barra said that the investigation found that misjudgment led to safety issues being ignored, but that there was no conspiracy by the corporation to cover up the facts. In Canada, more than 360,000 vehicles were recalled as a result of this ignition switch. To learn more about your legal rights if you have been injured in an accident caused by a defective GM vehicle, contact the car accident lawyers at Greg Monforton & Partners today. A Windsor injury lawyer from our firm can review the merits of your incident and help to determine if a path exists for a legal solution to your claim. Greg Monforton & Partners - Ph: (866) 320-4770. Iran Plane Crash Claims The Lives of Five University of Windsor Students Holiday Public Service Announcement: Reach Out to Estranged Loved Ones	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2524
__label__wiki	0.776274	0.776274	Column: A look back at Clinton’s impeachment proceedings in light of Trump’s High school basketball: Gainesville boys come up just short in loss to No. 4 Lanier Gainesville's Robert Reisman puts up a shot against Lanier on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Gainesville High School. - photo by Nathan Berg Nathan Berg Updated: Jan. 14, 2020, 10:26 p.m. The Gainesville boys basketball team nearly took down No. 4 Lanier Tuesday night in Gainesville, but a brief scoring drought through the middle of the third quarter put the Red Elephants into a hole they could not escape as the visiting Longhorns would go on to claim a 63-59 win. The defeat snaps what had been a seven-game winning streak for Gainesville, but Red Elephants coach Chuck Graham said his team had plenty of positives to take away from the loss. “We grew up tonight,” Graham said. “Of course you want to win the ball game. ... But basketball is one of those sports that you build upon. So we can take this and learn from it and build on it. Like I told the guys, they’re keeping score. You want to win the ball game. But you’ve got to understand the bigger picture, too.” Robert Reisman paced Gainesville in scoring with 23 points, pouring in 9 in the third quarter to keep things competitive even when Lanier was really starting to hit its stride, but the Red Elephants didn’t have quite enough left in the tank late to finish off the upset. The two teams played roughly even basketball throughout a first half that featured five lead changes as players on both sides took turns getting hot. Early 3s from Andrew McConnell and Ryan Johnson put the Longhorns up early, but a couple of tough layups in the post for Gainesville’s Ced Nicely kept the game close. A Red Elephants jumper from Eli Pitts with less than 10 seconds to go in the opening frame put Gainesville on top 16-15 eight minutes in. But neither Johnson nor McConnell were done knocking down shots from long range, as both hit on treys in the second quarter to help Lanier take a 6-point lead at halftime. The Longhorns hit on five 3s in the first half compared to zero for Gainesville, a disparity that Graham said was one of the main deciding factors in the game. “The 3-pointers I felt were the difference,” he said. “They shot the ball way better than I expected.” The Red Elephants started the third quarter off with a quick 6-0 burst that tied things up, but went ice cold for the rest of the frame. McConnell hit on three straight 3s for Lanier during a five-minute scoreless drought for Gainesville that put the Red Elephants into their first double-digit deficit of the night. Gainesville didn’t completely fold from there, as Reisman scored 7 points in the final two minutes of the third quarter and then completed a traditional 3-point play early in the fourth to cut the Longhorn advantage to just 7, but the host team didn’t have quite enough firepower left to battle all the way back. Though the Red Elephants couldn’t quite finish off the comeback, Graham said the way the team battled was a positive sign, particularly considering how much the team has grown since its 0-10 start to the year. “If it was December, we would have lost that game by 20,” he said. “But because of the character and going through that tough stretch in the beginning, it’s actually caused us to grow up a little bit. We faced that type of adversity. Now we know what to do.” LANIER GIRLS 51, GAINESVILLE 23: Lauren Teasley scored 10 points to pace the Lady Red Elephants in scoring, but a quick start from Lanier forced Gainesville to play from behind throughout the contest. The Lady Longhorns put in the first 9 points of the game, outscoring the Lady Red Elephants 19-3 over the opening eight minutes to take full control. Gainesville played close to Lanier in the second quarter, but another 9-0 run from the Lady Longhorns to start the third put the visiting team on top by 30 three quarters of the way through the game. High school basketball: Riverside Military Academy comes up just short in home loss to Hebron Christian High school basketball: West Hall boys pull away in third quarter to claim Region 7-4A win over Flowery Branch High school basketball: North Hall boys come back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat Cherokee Bluff on the road High school scoreboard: Clark Howell scores 26 to lead North Hall boys basketball team past Lumpkin County	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2531
__label__wiki	0.718341	0.718341	Flights from Dallas to Houston Flight Dallas to Houston Dallas to Houston DFW-IAH Flight Reservation Book Dallas to Houston Flight Tickets We have some information in terms of Flights from Dallas to Houston, for all those travelers who are travelling from Dallas to Houston International Airport. The Name of the Houston Airport is IAH International Airport and Dallas’s Airport name is Dallas International Airport. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport are the major airports of Houston (USA) and Dallas respectively. Some Stats for Houston and Dallas Journey Travelers who are travelling to Houston Airport can buy air tickets from EBookTrip. flight deals to Houston International Airport available here. The distance between Dallas to Houston International Airport is 239 miles. Houston Travel Guide The best time to visit Houston are during the fall months of September to November and between February and April. The San Jacinto River runs from Lake Houston is the river. Houston city was found on 8 June 1837. Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, are the major places to visit. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the major airport of the region. Houston Airport Facts and Figures George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is kid friendly. Houston Airport (IAH) is having World-Class Cuisine. Find best Wi-Fi services on George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is an airport with huge crowd. Fort Worth International Airport is kid friendly. Dallas International Airport is having World-Class Cuisine. Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport is one of the busiest airports (with huge crowd). Q: Please disclose the number of flights from Houston International Airport to Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport? A: Many airlines provide non-stop services from Houston International Airport to Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport. Q: How many Non-stop flights from Houston International Airport to Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport? A: 1 flights. Q: How far is Houston International Airport from Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport? Q: Time taken and distance covered by the flight from Houston International Airport to Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport? A: Around one hour is taken to cover 239 miles.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2550
__label__wiki	0.596917	0.596917	Biology: Genes and Evolution Analyse The Evidence For Evolution In this worksheet, students will analyse the modern evidence and fossil discoveries that scientists use as evidence for evolution and update systems of classification. Curriculum topic: Curriculum subtopic: Evidence For Evolution For centuries, there’s been debate regarding the development of life, all thanks to Darwin. He published ideas stating EVOLUTION was due to NATURAL SELECTION, explaining that different individuals of the same species have variations of the same characteristic, e.g. height, due to sexual reproduction. The more advantageous versions thrive in the environment and survive to breed, passing on these positive genetic differences down generations. An example that supports Darwin’s theories is ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE in bacterial evolution. Bacteria reproduce fast and the constant turn over of DNA leads to MUTATIONS and new strains of bacteria, some of which can’t be killed by certain antibiotics like penicillin. This is a demonstration of natural selection: advantageous mutations occur and help the bacteria survive by resisting the deadly antibiotic, going onto multiply and pass on these variations. Evidence for Human Evolution Human evolution was also proposed by Darwin to be the result of natural selection, believing all organisms ultimately originate from simpler beings. We prove this using fossil discovery, which are preserved imprints or remains of organisms that were alive millions of years ago. Archaeologists have used these fossil records to develop evidence for human evolution, primarily with 2 key discoveries in the lovely African ladies LUCY and ARID. Arid is our older lady, being a female fossilised human-like skeleton from 4.4 million years ago, her bones showing her ability to walk despite very long arms and toes. Her feet actually help suggest that humans and chimpanzees didn’t evolve together. Lucy is slightly younger at 3.2 million years old and is another African fossilised skeleton that seems human-like with suggestions of an upright posture and foot bones similar to modern-day humans. Also, more evidence was provided by the Leakeys, a scientist couple who discovered fossils as old as 1.6 million years, heavily resembling modern-day humans even more so than Arid and Lucy. Another sign that we have evolved over time is the discovery of STONE TOOLS from 2.5 million-year-old flint hand axes to 10,000 year old arrowheads. However, all dates are estimates as scientists rely on dating artefacts from the environment they were found in- basically, the tool is considered as old as the rock around it! More modern techniques like radiocarbon dating can also be performed to analyse elements in the tool like the amounts of iron or potassium for more advanced analysis. From 5 Kingdoms to 3 Domains Using Genetic Analysis To organise the information gathered from fossils and living organisms, classification systems were designed to categorise beings based on their characteristics. An early model was the 7 group LINNAEAN SYSTEM designed by Carl Linneaus, placing organisms in gradually smaller and more specific groups: 1. 5 Main Kingdoms, 2. Phylum, 3. Class, 4. Order, 5. Family, 6. Genus, 7. Species. However, while the Linnaean system relied on human judgment, scientific advances have updated classification by allowing scientists to document more details that they can use to compare organisms, even down to the genetic level! GENETIC ANALYSIS highlights DNA base sequences we can use to contrast the relations between beings. For example, the realisation that coding and non-coding DNA were present in varying amounts in different organisms was used by Carl Woese to propose the THREE-DOMAIN SYSTEM including Eukaryotes, Bacteria and Archaea. Darwin proposed evolution to argue against the undisputed religious explanation for the development of life at the time, but even now there are some modern occurrences that help provide evidence for his theory. Which of these would be considered fossils? Solidified Footprints Shell Imprints in rock Bones and Teeth A Mosquito Frozen in Ice What 3 discoveries have helped prove the theory of human evolution? If sediment on a discovered arrowhead is 3 million years old, do scientists consider the tool the same age or older? Which scientist(s) helped to provide fossil evidence to support human evolution? Mary and Louis Leakey Carl Woese Carl Linneaus What tool can be used for more advanced fossil analysis, including finding out their element compositions? With modern scientific advances, the classification of organisms has gone from a... Carl Linnaeus developed a 7 group classification system in the 1700's to organise information collected about living beings. 1. Largest Group 7. Smallest Group What data did Carl Woese use when he designed the Three- Domain System? Genetic analysis can be used to contrast the relations between beings using DNA, improving classification methods. Are the following statements true or false? Antibiotic resistance is an example of natural selection, as a mutation has clearly led to the evolution of bacteria into strains that our antibiotics can't kill, showing first hand the advantage bacteria have gained but also the harm this proposes for humans if we get sick ALL TRUE! Fossils are preserved remanents of creatures that lived millions of years ago. These can be hard like bones and teeth which are slowly replaced with minerals over time. They can also be soft tissues that have been encased in a protective barrier that stopped them decaying, like insects in amber, tar or ice! Finally, footprints or trails of beings or imprinted patterns of decayed shells are all also considered fossils! Arid and Lucy are the two African human-like fossilised skeletons that have allowed scientists to provide evidence supporting Darwin's theory of evolution. They demonstrate how similar we are to our ancestors but also what features we've lost or gained through natural selection, for example, Lucy had a smaller skull than us and Arid had very long arms and toes! The discovery of stone tools also shows the advancement of cognition and resourcefulness as time went on, so this is also an important demonstration of human evolution. Dating of artefacts is estimated BASED ON THE ENVIRONMENT IT'S FOUND IN! So the answer is the same because if the rock layers on the arrowhead are 3 million years old, we know the tool has existed for at least 3 million years, anything else can't be supported. Lots of scientists means lots of opportunity for confusion but hopefully this question has helped clarify who did what! Darwin created the theory of evolution, Woese and Linnaeus contributed to classification systems, and so the remaining Leakeys are the ones responsible for discovering fossils which show very close resemblance to modern-day humans. RADIOACTIVE DATING If you want to find out what elements make up your discovery, for example, how much of the primitive iron axe is iron, radioactive dating will tell you the amounts present. The Linnaean system is a 7 group system, the largest and first group being the Kingdom an organism belongs to like we belong to the animal kingdom. There are 5 Kingdoms to know about: Plant, Animal, Protists, Prokaryotes and Fungi. However Linnaeus relied on the characteristics he could see to classify beings, so when scientific advances were made, Carl Woese proposed a THREE Domain System instead, using more detailed data from microscopes and examining DNA. In summary, the Linnaean system separates beings into one of 5 kingdoms, then phylum, class, order, family, genus and finally the smallest/most specific group called species, in which the organisms are the most closely related. Looking at the genetic structure of organisms was one thing Linneaus couldn't do because he didn't have the technology available, but Woese did, leading to the Thre Domain System of classification. How did you get on with this question? Quite dense information but important to appreciate. Genetic analysis shows use the ordering of the bases A, C, T, and G in an organism's genome. This section of DNA can be compared to another organism's to see if they have the same base sequence, and the more bases that are different, the less closely related the beings are! Therefore coding and non-coding DNA are NOT equally present in different organisms otherwise they wouldn't be different! Some organisms only have DNA that codes for proteins with no non-coding DNA to regulate their gene expression. I hope it's clear now that Woese proposed a THREE domain system not seven, but he did use genetic analysis to decide on the domains Bacteria, Archaea and Eukaryotes. Well done on making it through this activity! Explain DNA Extraction Explain The Evidence For Evoluti... Explain the Genome and It's Impa... Understand DNA Extraction Understand The Evidence For Evol... Understand the Genome and its Im... Variation and the Role of Reprod...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2556
__label__cc	0.642378	0.357622	Fostering the Future of Learning Through Data Dialogues By Joan Young Nov 19, 2013 BrightBytes gathered 50 education leaders (all current Brightbytes customers) for a two-day summit in SF on November 11 and 12 to introduce Clarity 3.0, the latest version of its product that aims to help schools understand and analyze their technology use in a way that is educative, engaging and actionable. The conference kicked off with a keynote from Will Richardson, a long-time educator and blogger who also co-wrote Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education with BrightBytes CEO Rob Mancabelli. Richardson jump-started a conversation that would be a recurring theme throughout the conference: learning as a social and networked experience. Both he and David Weinberger, researcher and author of Too Big to Know, challenged attendees to see education and learning as less of a solitary place of content, knowledge and information, and more like a community network facilitating the building of skills like creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Which are we seeing in schools? This community was in full force as educators and the BrightBytes team of eighteen spent most of the two days sharing ideas and feedback. Besides product presentations, a discussion on gaming and engagement based on a new white paper co-written by BrightBytes and co.lab, and even an improv session, attendees got to test drive version 3.0 of the Clarity platform, which measures the impact of school technology use on student achievement. The teachers were tasked with using the platform to address hypothetical--but common--issues for educators. One example: proposing the implementation a BYOD initiative by researching students’ access to technology at home. Using Clarity 3.0, teachers were able to access information about the types of devices students had at home, as well as the ratio of users to device and other key facts instrumental to the proposal. Solving problems together in small groups, participants became more familiar with navigating the data dashboard and diving into detailed reports based on Clarity’s CASE Framework. A CASE for Measuring Impact The CASE framework refers to Classroom, Access, Skills, and Environment, the four domains that BrightBytes analyzes to evaluate the impact of tech integration on student achievement. This framework examines how teachers and students use specific technologies in the classroom for learning and as well as their access to technology at home. CASE also evaluates teacher and student relevant technology skills as well as policies and administrative issues that impact the learning environment. Each district and school is scored across these four domains based on surveys of teachers, students and parents about technology use in learning. Clarity also provides step-by-step plans with recommendations on how to improve based on plans developed by experts and successfully implemented at schools. The platform also provides a way of managing projects and professional development initiatives across schools within a district. The impact of these programs on both professional development and learning is measured according to the 4 C’s: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. What Educators Said Education leaders from schools across the country were encouraged to reflect and share their thoughts on the Clarity platform, with breakout activities and small group discussions at each table. Designated reflection times after each activity allowed participants to capture insights in a “Passport to the Future of Learning”, a guided journal provided for each participant. The alternation between large group presentations, hands-on activities, small interactive discussions, and reflection time reflected best teaching practices employed by educators. Many participants affirmed the importance of daily reflection for their students and commented on the need for more “meta” time. During the speed learning round, several district leaders shared about how their BrightBytes data enabled them to find the “bright spots” in their schools, where teachers and students were effectively using their devices. Discoveries of effective implementation often guided future spending, and allowed for release time, where teachers could visit and learn from those on the path ahead. One of the recurring conversations heard about the summit was the impact Clarity had on teacher professional development. Jon Pennington, a Technology Coordinator for Assets School in Honolulu who has used Clarity for 2 years, shared how the platform highlighted areas teachers had significant--or no--interest in learning more about. “We were also able to see that our middle-school teachers were greatly interested in attending PD focused on multimedia skills, and had little interest in developing their online skills,” he says. “We were able to share this data with teachers and offer several new courses centered on image/video creation/editing and how multimedia can integrated to enhance student projects.” As participants moved throughout the venue and interacted with BrightBytes staff stationed at tables, they dived into discussions on features they wanted to see in future versions of the Clarity platform. It was clear (no pun intended) that the staff welcomed feedback and took comments to heart. One popular request was for an app that would provide formative feedback to classroom teachers on evidence of the four C’s: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, in their teaching practices. The key to successful implementation of Clarity 3.0 will happen in the: Now what? The true work begins in the all important follow up conversations, referred to as, “data dialogues,” that result when districts and schools receive their data. It was clear (no pun intended) that Clarity can supply plenty of quantitative data on the effect that technology has on student outcomes. The key to its success rests in the ability of human minds to interpret the data and take meaningful action.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2557
__label__wiki	0.955862	0.955862	By Campus dropdown menu UH law school dedicates new $9.3M clinical building UH News » Academic News » UH law school dedicates… Beverly Creamer The William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa dedicated its new clinical building on Friday, September 6. The celebration capped a 15-year quest to provide an essential space for practical training for law students while simultaneously serving members of the community in need of access to justice. Thousands of hours of free legal assistance are provided annually by the law school to some of the state’s most vulnerable people, including elders, veterans, youths, immigrants, prisoners and families living at or below poverty levels. The building will house many of the dozen clinics that provide direct service to clients in the community, with law faculty guiding students as they learn to work with real people on real problems. Dean Avi Soifer told the crowd at the dedication that the new building is a continuation of what law school has embodied from its start—commitment to the community and serving those who need it. “At the same time we’re serving, we’re teaching,” said Soifer. The $9.3 million project—which included more than $2 million in philanthropic funds—was a combined effort of the law school, UH administrators, donors and the state Legislature. Julie Levine, the school’s executive director of development, organized the campaign chaired by Honolulu attorney Mark Davis. The campaign raised more than $4 million from 120 donors, including 13 law firms and four foundations. Half of the funding was needed for the new building, with the remainder used to help refurbish areas in the adjoining law school building that are nearly 40 years old. Related UH News story: Law school breaks ground for legal assistance building, October 4, 2016 Two rooms on the second floor of the new building will house the Hawaiʻi Innocence Project, a student-staffed clinic with the mission of exonerating factually innocent incarcerated individuals. Another two rooms will provide space for the Medical-Legal Partnership for Children, which offers free legal assistance through Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services. Molly Olds, a student who works on Innocence Project cases, says the new building is important for their clients. “It will offer us more space, and privacy to work on their cases,” she said. Denise Antolini, associate dean of academic affairs, told ceremony attendees, “Some of you may not know that CJ (former Chief Justice William) Richardson was personally involved in the early planning phase. He quietly told Avi and me that he had always envisioned a third law school building on this very spot. Dean Soifer and I might have been a little slow in catching up with CJ’s clear vision, but we are finally here, thanks to him, and all of you.” For more on the dedication, read the full story on the law school website. Learn more about the UH law school at UH News. UH law school climbs in ranking, earns A Law school breaks ground for legal assistance building UH law school earns high grade for nationally ranked… 21st Century FacilitiesfacilitiesUH ManoaWilliam S. Richardson School of Law Mānoa Links U H Manoa's Twitter U H Manoa's Facebook U H Manoa's Instagram U H Manoa's Linkedin U H Manoa's Flickr U H Manoa's YouTube Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers message of hope at UH Mānoa ASUH offers free ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes at UH Mānoa UH Mānoa public safety officers save woman’s life at Stan Sheriff previous post: UH campuses rank among best in nation, world next post: UH Hilo trains budding Marshallese marine scientists Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr YouTube RSS By Categorydropdown menu By Campusdropdown menu	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2559
__label__wiki	0.925336	0.925336	Keep up to date with the latest Honda news and events including the latest vehicle launches from Ireland and across the world. Geneva International Motor Show 2019 Featuring the world premiere of the Honda e Prototype, Honda will showcase a… New Honda CR-V scores five stars in Euro NCAP Assessment The new Honda CR-V has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest… Honda e Prototype World Premiere at Geneva International Motorshow 2019 Honda e Prototype previews production model evolved from 2017 Urban EV Concept… Honda confirms electric prototype at 2019 Geneva Motor Show World premiere of Honda’s new electric vehicle prototype confirmed for… Customer Notice The Gowan Honda Dun Laoghaire retail franchise has now relocated and is now… From one marathon to another Team Honda's hat-trick in the MPG Marathon and the 2018 Dublin Marathon… National Ploughing Championships 2018 Last week Honda made its long awaited return to the National Ploughing Championships… In the fifth and final of a planned series of lap record attempts across Europe… Honda Brand Ambassador announced as Katie Taylor Universal Honda Ltd. are delighted to announce that Katie Taylor has joined… Experience the all-new CR-V The world’s best-selling SUV has been refined, re-imagined and redesigned… Honda Civic Type R sets new lap record at Estoril circuit in Portugal New front-wheel drive record set at Estoril, with 2min 01.84sec lap by Honda… The brand new Honda Civic 5 Door Diesel A car built for drivers Completely re-designed and re-engineered, the new Civic…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2566
__label__wiki	0.641756	0.641756	SEP sells wind farm portfolio to Pensions Infrastructure Platform 17th April 2019 17th April 2019 Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has sold its portfolio of onshore wind farms to Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) for an enterprise value of £50 million. Comprising 64 turbines in locations across the UK and Ireland the SEP portfolio contains all five of the wind farm investments made by the Environmental Capital Fund (ECF), a specialist infrastructure fund managed by SEP. The portfolio ranges from single-turbine sites across the Orkney and Shetland Islands to utility-scale turbines in Curraghderrig, Ireland and the Port of Tilbury in London. The acquisition will supplement PiP’s existing wind assets including Aura, one of the largest stand-alone Feed in Tariff wind portfolios in the UK, and Blyth, a minority shareholding in a 550MW 24 site wind portfolio operated and majority owned by EDF. Commenting on the transaction, Peter Bachmann, a Director in SEP’s technology infrastructure team said: “We are pleased to conclude this sale to PiP. Over the last four years, we have added significant value to the portfolio through active management and a hands-on approach. We believe this is the appropriate time for our fund to exit and we wish PiP success in the future.” Peter Bachmann Joe Davis of PiP said: “PiP is delighted to have acquired this portfolio as it further provides our pension scheme investors with long term, inflation-linked cash flows to be used to help meet their pension obligations.” The wind farm disposal by SEP follows the recent high-profile sale of another of the firm’s energy infrastructure investments, Indigo Pipelines. Indigo, the third largest independent gas transportation network in the UK with approximately 180,000 gas connections, was purchased by independent infrastructure asset manager Arjun Infrastructure Partners in February. Tags acquisition, Curraghderrig, energy infrastructure, Environmental Capital Fund, investment, Ireland, Joe Davis, Orkney, Pensions Infrastructure Platform, Peter Bachmann, Port of Tilbury, portfolio sale, renewables, scottish equity partners, SEP, Shetland Islands, technology, technology infrastructure, UK, wind farms Post navigation Mum’s the word: How life as a PR pro can help prepare you for the role of a lifetime #EdBallsDay – The hashtag holiday that keeps on giving Logan Energy secures £1m funding to launch joint venture with Chinese manufacturer New customer portal from Smarter Grid Solutions supports UK and US utility customers MiAlgae secures £1 million to drive commercialisation and scale up SalesAgility calls for Europe to adopt open source as an enabler for digital sovereignty as it celebrates 10 years in the business HTR’s Highlights of the Year	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2571
__label__cc	0.554071	0.445929	Helsinn Corporate US Operations China Operations Cancer Therapeutics Cancer Supportive Care For Cancer Patients Acting Responsibly Integrity Portal Helsinn and Zealand announce the advance of elsiglutide into Phase IIB development for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea Elsiglutide is a GLP-2 receptor agonist with potential as a first-ever therapy to help cancer patients avoid a serious and life-threatening condition The first patients have been treated in this Phase IIB dose-finding trial and study results are expected in H1 2016 Lugano, Switzerland and Copenhagen, Denmark, February 5, 2015– Helsinn Healthcare S.A. (“Helsinn”) and Zealand Pharma A/S (“Zealand”) (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) jointly announce that Helsinn has started a Phase IIB clinical dose-finding trial of elsiglutide for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID). The first patients out of a planned total of 600 patients with colorectal cancer treated with chemotherapy have been dosed in the trial. Elsiglutide is a novel GLP-2 peptide receptor agonist invented by Zealand. Global development and commercial rights to elsiglutide for its use in cancer supportive care outside the Nordic countries are licensed to Helsinn. Many cancer patients who receive chemotherapy, in particular 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based regimens such as FOLFOX and FOLFIRI, suffer from severe diarrhea induced by damage to their intestines caused by the chemotherapy. The condition can lead to dehydration, hospitalization, sub-optimal cancer treatment and markedly reduced quality-of-life for the patients. 5-FU based chemotherapy regimens are used in particular to treat colorectal, head and neck as well as breast cancers. In Phase I and Phase IIA clinical trials, elsiglutide demonstrated favorable results in the prevention of diarrhea in colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and a good safety profile. In pre-clinical studies, elsiglutide has been shown to consistently stimulate growth of the small intestinal mucosa and decrease the incidence and severity of CID, in addition to improving bowel function, which supports its potential use in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders. Currently, no effective treatment exists for CID. Riccardo Braglia, Chief Executive Officer of Helsinn, said: “Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea is a debilitating side-effect of chemotherapy which significantly impacts on the ability of patients to benefit from cancer treatment regimens. It is a significant area of unmet need in the treatment of cancer. Helsinn is committed to supporting patients with the highest-quality cancer supportive care treatments, and elsiglutide has shown strong promise in preclinical and early clinical studies. We are excited to be advancing this product into the next phase of its development.” Britt Meelby Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zealand, commented: "The advance of elsiglutide into Phase IIB development is an important milestone for Zealand, as it adds further to the progress and potential in our portfolio of proprietary and partnered novel therapeutics. Helsinn has a world leading position in cancer supportive care and, if the beneficial effects seen with elsiglutide can be confirmed, it opens important new treatment options for cancer patients of not only relieving a serious side-effect but also of providing a more effective cancer treatment.” Elsiglutide Phase IIB design and development status The Phase IIB trial with elsiglutide is a randomized, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled, dose finding study, which is planned to enroll up to 600 colorectal cancer patients receiving 5-FU-based chemotherapy regimens (FOLFOX or FOLFIRI). The trial includes a subgroup of 120 patients who will be treated also with an approved monoclonal antibody. The study objective is to assess the efficacy of three different doses of subcutaneous elsiglutide versus placebo in the prevention of CID. The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients experiencing diarrhea of grade 2 or more during the first cycle of 5-FU based chemotherapy. The results of the Phase IIB trial are expected to be available in the first half of 2016. Helsinn is also conducting a large international, multi-center, prospective, cohort observational study involving more than a hundred sites in six European countries and in the United States to better understand the incidence and clinical impact of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in colorectal and breast cancer patients. Results from the Phase IIB trial together with the outcomes of the observational study will help shape the design of a potential Phase III pivotal development program for elsiglutide. About the Helsinn Group Helsinn is a family run, privately owned pharmaceutical group focused on building quality cancer care with a large portfolio of products. Founded in 1976 with headquarters in Lugano, Switzerland, Helsinn also has operating subsidiaries in Ireland, the United States and a representative office in China. Helsinn's business model is focused on the licensing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutritional supplement products in the therapeutic area of cancer care. Helsinn Group in‐licenses early‐to‐late stage new chemical entities, completing their development by performing preclinical and clinical studies and associated manufacturing activities. Helsinn then prepares necessary regulatory filings in order to achieve marketing approvals worldwide. Helsinn's products are out‐licensed to its global network of marketing and commercial partners that have been selected for their local market knowledge. Helsinn supports these partners by providing a full range of product and scientific management services, including commercial, regulatory, and medical marketing advice. In March 2013, Helsinn established a new commercial organization within its subsidiary, Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc., in order to conduct direct sales and marketing activities within the U.S. market. Helsinn’s products are manufactured according to the highest quality, safety, and environmental standards at Helsinn's GMP facilities in Switzerland and Ireland from where they are then supplied worldwide to customers. Further information on Helsinn Group is available at www.helsinn.com About Zealand Pharma A/S Zealand Pharma A/S (“Zealand”) (Nasdaq Copenhagen: ZEAL) is a biotechnology company based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Zealand has leading expertise in the discovery, design and development of novel peptide medicines and possesses in-house competences in clinical trial design and management with a therapeutic focus on metabolic diseases and acute care indications. The company is advancing a proprietary pipeline of novel medicines alongside a partnered product and development portfolio. Zealand’s first invented medicine, lixisenatide, a once-daily prandial GLP-1 agonist for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, is marketed globally (ex-US) as Lyxumia® and in Phase III development as a single-injection combination with Lantus® (LixiLan), both under a global license agreement with Sanofi. US regulatory filings for both products are planned for 2015 ─ summer for Lyxumia® and as early as end 2015 for LixiLan. Zealand proprietary pipeline includes danegaptide (prevention of Ischemic Reperfusion Injury) and the stable glucagon product, ZP4207 (treatment of severe hypoglycemia) as well as several preclinical peptide therapeutics. Partnering represents an important component of strategy to leverage in-house expertise, share development risk in large clinical trials, provide funding and commercialize the company’s products. Zealand currently has global license agreements and partnerships with Sanofi, Helsinn Healthcare, Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly. Further information: www.zealandpharma.com Helsinn Group Paola Bonvicini Head of Communication & Press Office Helsinn Healthcare SA Tel: +41 91-985-21-21 info-hhc@helsinn.com Britt Meelby Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer Tel: +45 51 67 61 28, email: bmj@zealandpharma.com Hanne Leth Hillman, Vice President, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Tel: +45 50 60 36 89, email: hlh@zealandpharma.com Lyfebulb and Helsinn Announce 11 Finalists for the Third Annual Lyfebulb-Helsinn... The Award recognizes Patient Entrepreneurs demonstrating outstanding innovations which advance solutions in th... Helsinn appoints Eric Cornut and Lonnie Moulder to the Board of Directors Helsinn to present a scientific poster on acute care use following CINV prophyla... Careers Downloads Contact Us Terms of use Sitemap Privacy and Cookies Policy Vimeo Twitter Linkedin Copyright © 2020 Helsinn Healthcare SA. All rights reserved. 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__label__wiki	0.509152	0.509152	Breaking Down Barcelona’s Move To Replace Ernesto Valverde With Quique Setién Barcelona Soccer News Posted By Tyler Everett on January 14, 2020 Barcelona just made one of the most interesting – and impactful – decisions of the season in European soccer. On Monday afternoon (Eastern time), the Catalans confirmed the hire of Quique Setién. His contract will run through June 30, 2022. The confirmation that Setién would replace the embattled Ernesto Valverde followed a weekend and full day of rampant speculation. As it turns out, the Spanish press, and oddsmakers, were all over this, as Setién (+200) was the favorite to replace Valverde ahead of much bigger names like Mauricio Pochettino (+350), among others. The announcement came after a failed attempt over the weekend to coax legendary former midfielder Xavi into leaving his current job coaching Qatari side Al-Sadd to manage his former team. Once everyone in the soccer world had heard about that, Barcelona seemingly realized that Valverde couldn’t twist in the wind for too much longer. Even Andres Iniesta weighed in to wonder what the hell was going on, saying that “the way everything is being done is a bit ugly.” Despite Xavi’s denial, Barcelona knew it had to go through with a coaching change, but not until after Valverde led practice this morning. Sacking Valverde has seemed like an inevitability, the epitome of “not if, but when,” since his team’s meltdown at Anfield in the Champions League last spring. With his contract expiring after this season, it would have been shocking to see him back as Barcelona’s manager next spring. But parting ways with him now? With his team in first place in La Liga and in position to make another Champions League run? The timing is head-scratching, especially considering that Barcelona had not sacked a manager during a season since ’03. Was blowing a 3-0 lead in the Champions League semifinal last season a less serious offense than last week’s Supercopa loss to Atletico Madrid??? In case it’s not clear already, I’ll admit that this breakdown will have more questions than answers. But that won’t stop me from taking a shot at explaining guessing what Barcelona’s top decision-makers have been thinking over the last eight or nine months. Below are two of the many questions we all have regarding the La Liga leaders, who hold the tiebreaker over Real Madrid, and remain clear favorites to win the league. Currently, Barcelona are -190 to secure another trophy, followed by RM (+160) and Atlético Madrid (+2,000). Who is Quique Setién? First, even Setién is surprised he got the gig: Setien: I didn't think Barca could go for me, I have no honours, I don't have a great CV. I have this philosophy of play that I love and my teams play well. I didn't know if it was enough, but I am tremendously grateful. I didn't take five minutes to accept the offer. — Rik Sharma (@riksharma_) January 14, 2020 Setién’s last coaching job was with Real Betis. The 61-year-old was sacked last May after two seasons there. He led the team to a sixth-place finish in ’17-18 before Betis finished 10th last season. Despite the season being a disappointment overall, though, he did manage wins over Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atleti. Every article you’ve seen today has probably mentioned the words “attractive style” in the sentence introducing the veteran manager. The tangible output (60 goals in 38 games) from his commitment to an attacking style was impressive with Betis his first season. Last year, however, the returns – 44 goals – were minimal. Prior to his work at Real Betis, Setién coached Las Palmas for two seasons (’15-16 and ’16-17). Before that, he worked for several Spanish clubs that make Las Palmas and Real Betis seem like juggernauts. The consensus from the Spanish press seems to be that he’s a very respected coach, particularly for his teams’ style. A good read on Setién and his coaching philosophies by the London Independent’s Miguel Delaney from November 2018 is available here. Should Barcelona be the clear favorite in La Liga? About Barcelona being -190 to win La Liga. Based on their recent dominance of this league and the fact they have Lionel Messi, I get it, I guess. But the results have been lackluster for weeks, and the “Messidependencia” is going to be a major issue now that Luis Suárez is out until May with a knee injury that required surgery. After Messi and Marc-André ter Stegen, the Uruguayan is arguably the player this team could least afford to lose. With Antoine Griezmann and Messi up top, there is still plenty of talent, but someone who’s yet to prove himself as completely reliable is going to have to step up. Ousmane Dembélé? Ansu Fati? The glass-half-full take on the Suárez injury is that it perhaps results in improved form for Griezmann now that he can play centrally. Are oddsmakers watching Real Madrid? Time will tell on that, but either way, Real Madrid is in great form right now, especially defensively. And the truly scary thing for Barcelona and the rest of La Liga is that Los Blancos are rolling without Eden Hazard. At even odds, I’d be unsure on who I’d like to win La Liga. At +160, though, there’s great value on Zinedine Zidane’s team. As for why Barcelona didn’t part ways with Valverde last summer or what exactly led them to the midseason pursuit of the as-yet-unproven-as-a-manager Xavi and then the pivot to Setién, who knows?? Listen to “High Press Soccer Podcast Ep 47: Quique Setién Who???!!!” on Spreaker. Tyler Everett View all posts by Tyler Everett	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2576
__label__cc	0.671625	0.328375	Dharma & Religion Bharatiya Bhasha Human Rights Tracker January 21, 2020 \| CAA protesters are enablers of rape and enslavement in Islamic countries of Bharatiya Subcontinent January 21, 2020 \| This Indira’s heart bleeds for rapists January 21, 2020 \| Robert Vadra’s close aide NRI businessman CC Thampi arrested by ED January 21, 2020 \| Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamiji – a shining light for Hindu Dharma and Bharat January 21, 2020 \| Political Interference of Churches Shopping Mall Shooting in Munich, Several Feared Dead TOPICS:GermanyIslamic StateTerrorism BY: HinduPost Desk July 23, 2016 Several people have been shot dead after shots were fired at a shopping centre in Munich, police have confirmed. Police say they believe they are dealing with at least three attackers. A police spokeswoman told Reuters: “We believe we are dealing with a shooting rampage”. Police have asked the people of Munich to avoid public places. The shots were heard at the Olympia shopping center (OEZ) in the Moosach district of Munich, Germany, according to reports, with a major police operation under way. German media have reported there multiple deaths at the scene. Live footage from the scene shows multiple emergency services at the scene while members of the public flee the area. The suspects are still on the run. Please avoid public places. #munich #oez #gunfire — Polizei München (@PolizeiMuenchen) July 22, 2016 “There is a major police operation under way in the shopping centre,” Munich police said on Twitter. Staff in the shopping mall are still hiding, an employee told Reuters by telephone. “Many shots were fired, I can’t say how many but it’s been a lot,” the employee, who declined to be identified, said from the mall in Munich. German authorities have requested people not to post photos and videos on social media regarding the ongoing attack, especially showing police operations, as it might inadvertently help the attackers. This is good advice, as we in Bharat have already suffered from the way security operations during the 26/11 Mumbai jihad attack were jeopardized by the live TV coverage by channels like NDTV etc. Please don’t take Fotos or Video of Police Action in order to avoid any helpful Information for the suspects. #munich #gunfire #oez While it is still not clear as to what the motive of the current attack is, it comes right on the heels of a terror attack on a train in Southern Germany, and the jihadi massacre in Nice, France on 14 July. Terror attack on German train earlier this week Just 3 days back, a teenage Afghan refugee armed with an axe and knife injured four people on a train in southern Germany before being shot dead by police. Three people in a group from Hong Kong were seriously hurt and one slightly injured in the attack in Wurzburg. Another 14 were treated for shock. Among those injured were four people from Hong Kong, according to the South China Morning Post [EPA] Bavarian state Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann told Reuters TV that a hand-painted Islamic State flag (IS, also known as ISIS or ISIL) was found among the teenager’s belongings when police searched his home. Some witnesses quoted by German media said they had heard him shout “Allahu akbar” (“God is great”) during the attack. One local man told DPA news agency that the train carriage where the attack took place “looked like a slaughterhouse”. The Islamic State’s (IS) Amaq News Agency said the teenager was a “fighter” for the group and had “carried out the operation in answer to the calls to target the countries of the coalition fighting the Islamic State”. Amaq later released what it claims is a video of the train assailant, heard saying he is one of the group’s fighters and that he intends to carry out a suicide attack in Germany. Germany welcomed about one million refugees in 2015, including thousands of unaccompanied minors. Many were fleeing war in countries such as Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. IS warning about attack on Germany After the Nice terror attack, IS affiliated social media channels had circulated many posters threatening Germany. Also after #Nice attack, ISIS affiliated channels circulated many posters threatening #Germany. 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__label__wiki	0.533823	0.533823	The First Judgement Before the Chronicles of Brothers, another struggle plays out. Against a backdrop of heavenly gardens, royal palaces, and hellish battlefields, this is a saga of faith, jealousy and betrayal. These are the roots of a war fought for the greatest prize in the universe – the race of men. This is the second book in the Chronicles of Brothers, Time Before Time series. Banished from heaven, Lucifer, King of Perdition, presides over hell. Fired by hatred, he has a single goal: to lure unwitting mankind into damnation. And little by little, he is succeeding. But the omens point to a shift in the balance of power. A star burns brightly over planet Earth, heralding the arrival of a child king. The Nazarene. Humiliated, Lucifer is returned to Perdition, mutinous and defiant. Summoning the councils of hell, Lucifer conspires again against the race of men. The fallen will visit the Earth. A new Messiah will be cloned – an earthly emissary to carry out his twisted plans… Wendy Alec on writing the Chronicles of Brothers series It’s incredibly exciting to see all that’s happening around the publication of End of Days, book five in the epic Chronicles of Brothers series. Personally for me, it’s come a long way from the early days of book 1 when I was inspired to write a story on… Read More Retailers Read more Get the latest from Harper Inspire HarperInspire Tweets by HarperInspire Privacy Policy (US) © HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, Registered in Scotland, Company No. 27389, Registered Address: Westerhill Road, Bishopsbriggs, Glasgow G64 2QT. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2584
__label__cc	0.636397	0.363603	BEST BOOKMAKER FOR MOBILE APPS Leading tipster site Betting Expert compares bookmakers’ mobile offerings, exploring how user-friendly their betting apps are across iOS and Android devices. Published 5th July 2019 Mobile betting has invigorated the world of bookmakers in recent years. Most now offer a dedicated betting app, meaning customers can access their full betting account without the need to visit the high street or being chained to their desktop. This issue we’re looking at the best mobile betting apps, based on data we gathered from 5-27 May. We examined how user-friendly each app was on both iOS and Android devices. We analysed the mobile offerings of the following 25 top UK bookmakers: Sky Bet • Betfair • Paddy Power • Betway • William Hill • Bet365 • Ladbrokes • Netbet • BetVictor • LeoVegas • Betfred • Matchbook • Coral • Betsafe • BoyleSports • Marathonbet • Sportingbet • 888Sport • Unibet • ComeOn • Genting Bet • Titanbet • Energy Bet • Winner Sports • Bet At Home The criteria we analysed consisted of the App Store rating; notifications; location message; number of reviews; size of app; number of languages; number of updates (iOS only); and ranking in sports category in App Store (iOS only). We also took into account customer reviews in order to provide a well-rounded report. TOP BOOKMAKERS: BEST MOBILE BETTING APP Taking into account all relevant information, our top five bookmakers were: 1. Sky Bet Our overall winner impressed us with its general app experience. It seems we’re not alone either, with Sky Bet enjoying extremely high customer ratings on both iOS and Android devices. Sky Bet ranked in overall third place in the sport category for Apple users, the highest of the bookmakers we researched for this article. The app offers just the one language option, but this is the only category where Sky Bet scored significantly lower than its competitors. 2. Paddy Power Famed for its out-there advertising and marketing japes, the irreverent Dublin-based bookie isn’t shy when it comes to breaking the mould. And as you can see from our results, Paddy Power offers an excellent mobile experience too, coming up just behind Sky Bet in second place. Last year’s joint winner still offers an excellent mobile app experience, scoring highly in overall user reviews. However, there have been four updates of the app in the last six months and this may have led to some users experiencing problems. On the plus side, Betfair offers its app in more languages than most, with 12 available on the iOS app and six to choose from for Android. 4. Betway From our previous bookmaker comparisons, we’ve seen Betway performing well across numerous categories, putting some of the big names in the business to shame. So, what makes it score so highly in our mobile betting app review? Two words: app functionality. In particular, the iOS version of its app scores incredibly highly. 5. Ladbrokes Making up our top five is one of the most famous bookmaker brands in the market. The GVC-owned business offers one of the best mobile betting apps around. Ladbrokes came in a respectable 12th place in the sports betting category on iOS, and its overall user rating among both Android and iOS users was also impressive. BEST BOOKMAKER APPS FOR IOS As well as providing a general overview to the best mobile betting apps, we divided iOS and Android into two categories as some mobile apps work better on a particular operating system. There are a few reasons for this. It appears that iOS apps are easier to develop, and with Apple’s focus on intuitive design and interaction, they tend to provide a more user-friendly experience. This can make a betting app work more seamlessly on an iOS device than on an Android one. Android apps are much more complicated to develop, with the need to create an application that can work on a multitude of smartphones, while iOS developers only need to focus on building an app that works on an Apple device. Our top five iOS mobile betting apps are: 5. Bet365 While Betway takes the crown for best iOS mobile device, it doesn’t make our top five for Android. The reason? It seems that the company’s focus is on developing a fully functional app with great design and user friendliness, which is much easier to achieve on Apple devices. Our top five Android mobile betting apps are. Sky Bet tops our Android table, and it performed well in our iOS tests too. One of the most popular online bookmakers in the UK today, it’s important Sky Bet caters to as many customers as possible, something 57it achieves by offering two separate, fully functional apps. All bookmakers that scored highly in our comparison also scored highly in the user review categories, though there were exceptions. The mobile betting apps offered by Sportingbet and LeoVegas, for example, were highly rated by users despite not making our top five. We also noticed that those apps that are updated frequently tended to score highest. Regular updates show that the operator in question is always trying to provide a better mobile experience. The size of the app also played a big part in the overall user experience. Punters find it frustrating when they attempt to download an app, only for its size to force them to remove other apps on their devices. Generally speaking, the best mobile betting apps tend to be reasonably streamlined. We also found that while Sky Bet reigned supreme overall, it was Betway that scored highest in our iOS-specific categories. Betway may not be the first bookmaker punters think of when looking to download a betting app, but coming top of our iOS list and fourth overall means it should be considered as a serious competitor to some of the more famous names. AskGamblers awards winners announced more The next generation of gambling affiliates more “This industry has been on a lucky strike” more	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2587
__label__cc	0.547839	0.452161	Total 12 Posts Exxaro targets digital transformation of women South African mineral resources company, Exxaro, has partnered with Ebonoko Foundation, Rebone Investment Holdings and Social Coding SA to expand the number of South African women who benefit from the digital transformation currently taking place in the world and South Africa. Opinion and Analysis Blockchain could reduce modern slavery Blockchain technology can help break the chains of modern slavery, however, it is not a complete solution. Thanks to cobalt, electric cars and smartphones are sparking a new form of gold rush What’s in your stuff? Most of us give no thought to the materials that make modern life possible. Yet technologies such as smart phones, electric vehicles, large screen TVs and green energy generation depend on a range of chemical elements that most people have never heard of. Until the Improving safety in South Africa's mines using technology South Africa's Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) showcased, at the Mandela Mining Precinct in Johannesburg, some of the latest technologies that could help with keeping South Africa's mines safe. One of the technologies demonstrated, known as "Monster", is a robot platform equipped with safety inspection sensors The Democratic Republic of Congo declared cobalt and coltan strategic mineral The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared cobalt and coltan strategic mineral resources. This is according to the advisor to the DRC's Prime Minister, Jean Nkunza, after the country's new mining codes were signed into law by President Joseph Kabila on 9 March 2018. By declaring both cobalt and coltan BMW is using a blockchain solution to track their cobalt supply chain German car manufacturer, BMW, is looking to using a blockchain based solution for ensuring and proving that only ethically acquired cobalt is used in its electric vehicles' batteries. The company is working with a London based company, Circulor, that aims to use blockchain technology to transform supply chains. The announcement Apple is looking to secure long-term cobalt supplies directly from miners Some reports are suggesting that Apple is looking to secure long-term cobalt supplies directly from miners. This is apparently in response to the company's fear that there will be a strain on cobalt supplies as electric vehicles go mainstream. The talks will likely involve speaking and securing contracts with cobalt Page 1 of 2 Older Posts	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2592
__label__wiki	0.679484	0.679484	La Comisión Internacional sobre Personas Desaparecidas Centro de encuestas Reportar una desaparición Los Desaparecidos US Congresswoman Visits ICMP Archivado bajo Press Releases During a brief trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez of California visited an International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) mortuary and examination facility in Tuzla, eastern Bosnia on Sunday, 19 March. The ICMP facility houses thousands of body bags containing the remains of victims of the 1995 fall of Srebrenica.Dr. Rifat Kesetovic, Chief Forensic Pathologist at the facility, which is called the Podrinje Identification Project, explained to Congresswoman Sanchez that many of the body bags in the morgue contain only parts of individuals, or parts of several different individuals. The problem of separation and mixing of body parts occurred because several months after the Srebrenica victims were buried in mass graves, the perpetrators dug up the remains and reburied them in smaller mass graves in an attempt to hide the evidence. Heavy machinery was used and the bodies broke apart and became commingled during the process. This makes the… ICMP Names New Director of Forensic Sciences The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) has hired Thomas J. Parsons, formerly Chief Scientist at the U.S. Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, as Director of its Forensic Sciences Department. Dr. Parsons took up his post at ICMP’s Sarajevo headquarters on March 1, 2006. He replaces Dr. Mark Skinner, who has returned to his post as professor at the Archaeology Department of Simon Fraser University in Canada. Missing Persons Institute Directors Officially Appointed The first Directors of the Missing Persons Institute (MPI) of Bosnia-Herzegovina officially took up their posts today, marking a major step forward in the search for persons missing from the country’s 1992-95 conflict.The MPI is a State-level organization co-founded by the BiH Council of Ministers and the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), which is taking over the responsibilities of the entity-level missing persons organizations – the Office of the Republika Srpska on Tracing Detained and Missing Persons and the Federation Commission on Tracing Missing Persons. There are three Directors of the MPI: Marko Jurisic and Amor Masovic, Chairmen of the Federation commission, and Milan Bogdanic, Director of the RS office on missing persons. Marko Jurisic took over today as the first MPI Chairman, a position that will rotate every eight months between the current three MPI Directors. Publica en Twitter Publica en Facebook Imprime esta página diciembre(23) octubre(33) marzo(27) febrero(25) (English) Recent Tweets Trial of seven #Cameroonian soldiers begins behind closed doors in the case of #ExtrajudicialKilling of two women a… https://t.co/p8cvDEHcEp .@CreativeCourt_ staff and the @royalacademy of Art Photography master students learned about #ICMP work on… https://t.co/S4jITdexqf #Panama: Exhumation of #MassGrave containing #HumanRremains of unidentified civilians killed during 1989 US invasio… https://t.co/odurgZkVjg #Montana: case of teenager who #disappeared after New Year’s party highlights issue of #MissingPersons in… https://t.co/59j3D1KSpE - 1 hour ago #SriLanka President #GotabayaRajapaksa announces decision to classify as deceased thousands of #MissingPersons from… https://t.co/EzPawCsfzH Sobre ICMP ICMP is a treaty-based international organization with Headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. Its mandate is to secure the cooperation of governments and others in locating missing persons from conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration and other causes and to assist them in doing so. It is the only international organization tasked exclusively to work on the issue of missing persons. Encuéntrenos en LinkedIn icmp@icmp.int ICMP Headquarters Koninginnegracht 12 2514 AA The Hague Alipašina 45a © 2020 ICMP	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2593
__label__cc	0.689288	0.310712	A Study of Perspectives of Educators Across Clinical and Scholarly/scientific Work Settings Pickle, Judy Fay Title: A Study of Perspectives of Educators Across Clinical and Scholarly/scientific Work Settings Author(s): Pickle, Judy Fay Department / Program: Education Discipline: Education Subject(s): Education, Teacher Training Abstract: This study partially investigated a problem in teacher education of (1) the 20 to 50-year time lag in the implementation of research findings in the field, (2) the qualified survival of innovation projects in applied settings, and (3) the typical dissatisfaction of teachers with their training. Terming the problem a "communication gap" and basing the study on theory from Freidson (1970) and Mead (1938), hypotheses were formulated which predicted that individuals who worked in scholarly/scientific work settings would use a "truth-seeking" perspective as a mode of conceiving classroom teaching/learning situations while individuals who worked in clinical work settings would use a "firing-line" perspective to conceptualize the same events. The methodology included a random sampling of forty subjects representing four work-setting related groups: (1) knowledge producers or educators in scholarly/scientific work settings whose work was expected to be oriented largely toward research, (2) teaching professors or educators in scholarly/scientific work settings whose work was expected to be oriented largely toward teaching, (3) outstanding teachers or educators teaching in clinical work settings (K through 6) who held Master's degrees or equivalent hours and who were pinpointed by their principals as outstanding teachers, and (4) sample teachers or a random sampling from the available population of educators teaching in clinical work settings (K through 6). Each subject was interviewed in a session utilizing three videotaped clips of classroom teaching/learning situations. Each subject also responded to six written scenarios of classroom activities. The subjects' responses were analyzed according to an Educators' Perspective Index. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance, tests of Least Significant Differences and a descriptive analysis. On the videotaped measure of perspectives, differences were found between work settings and also between all four work-setting related groups. On the written scenario measure of educators' perspectives, significant differences were found between knowledge producers, sample teachers and teaching professors. Therefore, it was concluded that the data partially support the hypotheses. Based on the information gained in this study, theory concerning the role of clinical experiences as well as the role of university-based education in both pre-service and in-service teacher training might be developed. Description of the effective teachers' perspectives as well as teacher roles might find support. It is recommended that further investigations of the relationship between work settings and perspectives be pursued. Description: 178 p. Other Identifier(s): (UMI)AAI8108628 Dissertations and Theses - Education Dissertations and Theses from the College of Education	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2595
__label__cc	0.647292	0.352708	Reversing Diabetes Anti-Aging Grandma's Cure Corner Healing Remedies Spiritual Dimension of Wellness Supplement & Product Reviews Healing Remedies Pesticides: When Killing the Pest Becomes the Plague By Rob Fisher How Can We Minimize or Avoid Exposure to Pesticides? Greek mythology tells the tale of the Trojan horse. The tale describes how the Greeks tricked the citizens of Troy with the gift of this wooden horse. But unknown to Troy, the horse was filled with an elite troop of Greek soldiers. The people of Troy wheeled the giant horse into their city thinking it a great prize. In the process, they unwittingly aided in their own destruction. Today, commercially grown produce, grain, meats, dairy products, etc. are that Trojan horse. Every day we unwittingly eat foods that are tainted with pesticides. And these toxins are waging war on our health! Pesticide is a generic term that refers to any chemical or agent used to destroy pests. Thus, “pesticide” may refer to insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or anything used to kill whatever pests are present. These pests may be insects, worms, molds, mildews, bacteria, weeds, and even mice, rats and gophers. But think about it. If pesticides are designed to kill living organisms, what happens when we bite into an apple, plop a grape or strawberry into our mouths, or eat anything that has been sprayed with a pesticide? What happens to us? What effects are pesticides having on our health? How Widespread Is the Use of Pesticides? Unless you live in a more rural setting, you may not realize how widespread the use of pesticides has become. Virtually every crop that’s commercially grown is sprayed or treated with some form of pesticide. This includes fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, etc. According to Michael Crupain, M.D., M.P.H., Director of Consumer Reports’ Food Safety and Sustainability Center, “We’re exposed to a cocktail of chemicals from our food on a daily basis.”[1] Just think, the seemingly healthy greens in your salad can also hide dangerous amounts of chemicals! In the US alone, we use more than a billion pounds of pesticide each year. Currently, there are about 20,000 products on the market with formulas that span more than a thousand chemicals.[2] When tested, the average American contains residue from 29 different pesticides in our bodies.[3] Fortunately, since 1996, when Congress passed the Food Quality Protection Act, pesticide residue on produce has declined in the US.[4] But the amount of residue and its potential impact on our health is still alarming. One problem is that over a third of all produce tested in the US has residue from two or more pesticides. The interaction of these chemicals within the human body is unknown.[5] How Pesticides Hurt Us Various pesticides use different means to kill the pests they are targeting. Some use a nerve-gas-like chemical to disrupt the neurological function of the pest. One type of pesticide, organophosphates, was developed and used as nerve gas during World War II.[6] Others throw a pest’s key hormones into unbalance. And others prevent a weed from being able to absorb necessary trace minerals from the soil.[7] The problem is that whatever pest is being targeted is generally mingled in with the crop that eventually lands on our table. This includes any and all commercially grown or processed foods that are non-organic. Pests also eventually adapt to whatever pesticide is being used and become resistant to it. So, new pesticides must be developed and applied, which compounds the chemicals bombarding our food and our bodies. How Pesticides Affect Our Health Pesticides enter and damage the human body through a variety of means: eating foods treated with pesticides; drinking water that is contaminated from runoff; through exposure to pesticides that come into contact with the skin; and by breathing in pesticide particles. The CHAMACOS Study that was released a few years ago followed hundreds of pregnant women who lived in Salinas Valley, California, a rich agricultural area. Up to a half-million pounds of organophosphates have been sprayed on all of the crops of this valley each year.[8] The study observed the pregnancies, births and development of these children through age 12 to determine the effects of pesticides on their health. So this was an extensive research project. The study revealed: Shorter pregnancies Poorer neonatal reflexes Lower IQs and cognitive function Increased risk of attention problems[9] Research on Dursban, a pesticide widely used to control household pests in the 90s, also showed similar effects on children.[10] And these studies only represent two primary products. We lived in Texas during the 90s. I now remember (with remorse) buying Dursban to control fleas, fire ants and roaches in our yard. (That product never worked very well.) In Argentina, where massive exposure to pesticide glyphosate in herbicide has occurred, miscarriages, infertility, and birth defects have skyrocketed. In the village of Malvinas Argentinas, the miscarriage rate is 100 times the national average and birth defects are the number one cause of death among children under one year.[11] Also, much data is available from studies of farmworkers who handle pesticides regularly. The link between these serious health issues and pesticides is undeniable. Babies and small children are especially susceptible to the negative health effects of pesticides. Toxins remain in their systems longer than with adults and children are more vulnerable to these toxins because their organs are still developing.[12] The President’s Cancer Panel wrote a report in 2010 on the topic of environmental cancer risks. In that report they warned, “The entire U.S. population is exposed on a daily basis to numerous agricultural chemicals. … Many of these chemicals have known or suspected carcinogenic or endocrine-disrupting properties.”[13] Studies on the effects of pesticide on human health have linked them to: [14], [15] atp-slideshow birth defects chemical chemical pesticide December 2016 exposure to pesticides fruits and vegetables health effects of pesticides organic food pesticide pesticide residue use of pesticides The Ten-Minute Plan to Control Stress Omega Fats: The Simple Fuel That Drives Our Engine Rob Fisher Rob Fischer has been writing professionally for over 35 years. His experience includes ghostwriting, creating curricula, study guides, articles, blogs, newsletters, manuals, workbooks, and training courses. He has written over a dozen books and serves as an editor for a nationally known copywriter. 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__label__cc	0.526429	0.473571	Public Health confirms dengue case A case of travel-related dengue fever was confirmed by the island’s public health agency Wednesday. Public Health confirms dengue case A case of travel-related dengue fever was confirmed by the island’s public health agency Wednesday. Check out this story on guampdn.com: https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/05/26/travel-related-dengue-fever-confirmed/84935100/ Jerick Sablan, jpsablan@guampdn.com Published 12:58 a.m. ChT May 27, 2016 \| Updated 12:59 a.m. ChT May 27, 2016 An Aedes species mosquito(Photo: Courtesy of Centers for Disease, Courtesy of Centers for Disease) According to a release from the Department of Public Health and Social Services, the agency has enhanced its disease surveillance and laboratory testing which confirmed the case. The individual was brought to the Guam Memorial Hospital on Monday, treated for a prolonged fever and released, but was being closely monitored as a protective measure, the release states. Public Health said this isn’t the first case of travel-related dengue fever on Guam. In the past 10 years there have been 22 travel-related cases of dengue identified on Guam. There has been no local spread or outbreaks of dengue identified on Guam over the past 10 years, the release states. PACIFIC DAILY NEWS Anti-Zika spray to be used at FestPac sites The agency is responding to the confirmed case through both environmental health and public health interventions. The interventions include continued vector assessments and targeted reduction activities, exposure tracing, case finding, and enhanced monitoring for suspect cases. The patient also has been isolated from mosquito exposure, the release states. The agency says people can protect themselves from dengue and other diseases spread by mosquitoes by avoiding mosquito bites by using repellent with DEET or picaridin, wearing long clothing, and staying in screened or air conditioned areas. Dengue is not spread person-to-person. It is only spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms of dengue include fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint pain, muscle and bone pain, and/or rash. Occasionally, dengue can be associated with mild bleeding, including bleeding from the nose or gums, or easy bruising. Public Health lab to study mosquitoes FestPac Public Health in collaboration with key partners, has been preparing to ensure a healthy 12th Festival of Pacific Arts for Guam, the release states. This preparation included an emphasis on identifying and responding to infectious disease threats. Action was taken by the Division of Environmental Health in advance of FestPac to reduce the threat of Zika and other mosquito-related illnesses such as dengue. DEH collaborated with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct insecticide application at FestPac lodging and venue sites to prevent mosquito-borne diseases on Guam. Public Health also worked with regional health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control, to install enhanced disease surveillance and rapid laboratory testing. This included establishing syndromic surveillance at seven health centers and event-based surveillance at all lodging sites. In time for FestPac, the agency’s Public Health Laboratory also established enhanced testing for Zika, chikungunya, dengue, avian influenza and tuberculosis. The mosquitoes that spread dengue are daytime biters and do not fly very far. Cleaning up items that catch standing water such as tires, pet dishes and flowerpots can help stop the spread of mosquito related diseases, the release states. Guam guards against Zika, FestPac response plans in place There is no specific medication for the treatment of a dengue infection. Don’t take aspirin or other NSAIDs, such as Advil or Aleve, as these may increase the risk of serious bleeding. Some cases of dengue can be serious, if you have symptoms of dengue please see you doctor as soon as possible, the release states. “Our enhanced surveillance and response throughout the festival will continue. Public Health has a booth at the Paseo stadium where the public and participants may apply insect repellent to protect themselves from mosquitoes,” the release states. “There is a chance that additional cases of infectious diseases may be identified. We will continue to do our best to keep our community safe during this special event.” For more information on dengue, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/dengue/. Read or Share this story: https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/05/26/travel-related-dengue-fever-confirmed/84935100/	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2611
__label__wiki	0.88634	0.88634	US prods Iran for talks to ease Gulf tensions June 24 2019 01:03 AM Brian Hook, the US Special Representative for Iran, speaks during a press conference in Kuwait City yesterday. Reuters/Dubai/Washington US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was not seeking war with Tehran after a senior Iranian military commander warned any conflict in the Gulf region could spread uncontrollably and threaten the lives of US troops. Tensions remain high between longtime foes Iran and the United States after Trump said on Friday that he called off a military strike to retaliate for Iran’s downing of an unmanned US drone out of concern it would have been a disproportionate response. “I’m not looking for war,” Trump said on NBC’s Meet the Press programme. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repeated to reporters yesterday that Washington wanted talks with Tehran. “We’re prepared to negotiate with no preconditions,” he said. “They know precisely how to find us. I am confident that at the very moment they’re ready to truly engage with us we’ll be able to begin these conversations. I’m looking forward to that day.” Pompeo also said that “significant” sanctions on Iran to be announced today would be aimed at further choking off resources that Tehran uses to fund its activities in the region. “We are going to deny them the resources they need to do that, thereby keeping American interests and American people safe all around the world,” Pompeo said before leaving to travel for talks on Iran with US allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Tehran’s regional rivals. Trump has indicated that he would also be prepared to seek a deal to bolster Iran’s flagging economy, an apparent move to defuse tensions. “I think they want to negotiate. And I think they want to make a deal. And my deal is nuclear. Look, they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said. Iran played down the impact of any new US sanctions. They were “just propaganda, as all sanctions...have been imposed and there are no more sanctions left,” state-run news agency IRIB quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi as saying. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and refers to a fatwa or religious decree issued in the early 2000s by Iran’s top authority Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that bans the development or use of nuclear weapons. Last year Trump withdrew the United States from a 2015 accord between Iran and world powers that curbed Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for easing sanctions. Relations in the region have worsened significantly since then. Diplomatic efforts are underway to ease tensions following attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf in recent weeks that the United States blames on Iran and the shooting down of the American drone last week. BRITISH MINISTER ON Andrew Murrison, Britain’s minister for the Middle East and North Africa, said yesterday that he had “open, frank and constructive” talks with Iranian government representatives in Tehran. “I reiterated the UK’s assessment that Iran almost certainly bears responsibility for recent attacks on tankers in the Gulf of Oman,” and called for such activity to stop, Murrison said. On a visit to Kuwait, the US Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, said that the June 28-29 G20 meeting in Osaka, Japan would provide an opportunity to discuss addressing maritime threats in Gulf waters. “This is a very urgent priority that nations around the world would come together and enhance maritime security...This is one of the most critical shipping lines and we cannot allow Iran to threaten the free flow of commerce, to threaten lives, to threaten maritime catastrophes,” Hook told reporters. A senior adviser to Khamenei said Iran may scale back compliance with its nuclear deal soon unless European countries shield it from US sanctions through a trade mechanism. “If Europeans don’t take measures within the 60-day deadline, we will take new steps,” the semi-official ISNA news agency quoted the official, Kamal Kharazi, as saying. Tehran announced a deadline of 60 days in May. Iran has said it would respond firmly to any threat and warned yesterday of the risks of a military confrontation. “If a conflict breaks out in the region, no country would be able to manage its scope and timing,” Major General Gholamali Rashid said, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Four protesters, two cops killed as Iraq unrest resumes Lebanon urgently needs new gov't to avoid collapse: Hariri Iran says it still respects 2015 nuclear deal, rejects "unfounded" EU claims Iran aims to examine downed jet’s black boxes, no plan yet to send them abroad Protesters regroup after day of clashes in Beirut Iran aims to examine downed plane's black boxes, no plan yet to send them abroad	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2612
__label__cc	0.651512	0.348488	Let's Do Brunch: Hipster Brunch IM Editors Eggshell Bistro The vaguely French jazz tinkling over the speakers at this Carmel spot is the kind of music Woody Allen might play over the black-and-white opening credits of one of his latter-day movies set in Paris. The furnishings might have been plucked from the perfect marché aux puces; fresh flowers grace each little marble-topped table; and coffee-making is a serious art form here. So you probably won’t choke on your brioche when you find out that owner and chef Larry Hanes also has a master’s degree in design. He has laid out a lovely setting for dining on cherry-studded buckwheat waffles topped with seared duck breast and charred salsify root prepared with white pine needles. Adventurous diners might gravitate toward something like Hanes’s kedgeree, sorghum-glazed wild salmon smoked in-house and dished up with rice, onion, capers, scallions, and a soft-boiled egg. Brunch hours: 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Wed.–Fri., 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat.–Sun. 51 W. City Center Dr., Carmel, 317-660-1616, eggshellbistro.com The Gallery Pastry Shop SoBro’s unabashedly hip, Parisian-style bakery draws throngs on weekends for the 10 hours a week during which it serves brunch. A diner known for his love of simple, straightforward American food was along for the ride one Sunday. Could a bacon-and-eggs kind of guy appreciate a place where freshness trumps quantity and the pancakes come in the form of crepes? When the food arrived—sweet crepes with caramelized bananas; a French omelet topped with lightly curling greens; Kitchen Sink Hash bound with Tulip Tree Creamery beer cheese—our friend decreed, “Really good food here. Really good.” Brunch hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat.–Sun. 1101 E. 54th St., 317-820-5526, gallerypastryshop.com The Garden Table Instagram’s match made in heaven, The Garden Table has been a Broad Ripple staple since it opened in 2014, looking like a modernist market stand framed in chalkboard walls and exposed brick. Gwyneth Paltrow would not look out of place nibbling on a broiled grapefruit while perched on one of Tolix barstools at the window. Earlier this year, a second (slightly buzzier) location opened on Mass Ave. Both iterations dish out the kind of colorful, fresh cuisine that fits the brunch-all-day-every-day mode. Hippie Porridge tops oatmeal with seasonal fruit, honey, raw chia, and hemp seeds. The Lox Toast is made with house-smoked salmon. Silver-dollar blueberry pancakes arrive as a tower of thick medallions. You’d be remiss if you didn’t add in one of the cold-pressed raw juices, like the Amped Almond or the sweet, summery Lush Love, which contains watermelon and basil. If you can’t pick just one, a flight of four samples in little glass bottles covers the spectrum of flavors and health benefits. Broad Ripple brunch hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Tues.–Sat., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sun. Mass Ave brunch hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat.–Sun. 908 E. Westfield Blvd., 317-737-2531; 342 Massachusetts Ave., 317-638-0321; thegardentable.com Mimi Blue Meatballs You’ll be tempted to stick with the familiar regular menu available on weekend mornings. Just don’t skip over the limited brunch menu completely. The lemon-thyme pancake balls and French toast are sweet additions on a mid-morning visit. Additional items include Eggs Gerry (a Benedict stand-in) and biscuits and gravy, both topped with the signature classic meatballs. Brunch hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat.–Sun. 870 Massachusetts Ave., 317-737-2625; 12505 Old Meridian St., Carmel, 317-564-8524, mimibluemeatballs.com Revery Joke all you want about the State Fair–ification of the Hoosier diet—how you can dip anything in batter, drop it in hot oil, and declare it a blue-collar delicacy. Chicken-fried bacon at Revery is a game changer. Lengths of pork encased in a crackling sheath are crossed upon each other in an asterisk of fat and decadence, a cardiologist’s worst nightmare. Drizzled with hot honey, the bacon stars on a brunch menu that has no shortage of showstoppers. A flatiron steak and eggs is dressed with smoked butter over crisp house fries. The patty melt gives a wink to breakfast fare, with a sunny-side egg layered in with the caramelized onions and Thousand Island dressing. As for the charcuterie-laden Bloody Mary that comes with its own little bottle of Tabasco sauce? Graze prudently. You’ll want to save room for more bacon. Brunch hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sun. 299 W. Main St., Greenwood, 317-215-4164, reverygreenwood.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2618
__label__wiki	0.979197	0.979197	Channel [V] restructures team, VJ Luke Kenny is programming head 30 Nov, 2004 - 08:00 PM IST \| By MANISHA BHATTACHARJEE MUMBAI: Channel [V] has restructured its team with VJ Luke Kenny being made the head of programming. Aditya Thakur, senior manager in content and communications, has been promoted to head marketing. Roopali Atre, who worked as creative director in Balaji Telefilms, has joined Channel [V] as the associate vice-president and executive producer. "Kenny is promoted as the head of music programming and MARs (Music and Artist Relation), "says Channel [V] head honcho Amar Deb, speaking on restructuring of the team. Channel [V], says Deb, will be launching three new properties in December - Lola TV, Pop Diary and Launch Pad. Lola TV is a talk show where host Lolakutty, attired in South Indian saree, will chat up with celebrity guests. The show will make its debut on 1 December at 9 pm. Noted actress Perizaad will feature in the first episode. The following episode will see Aftab and Dino, among many others. The one-hour show will have repeat telecasts on Thursdays at 12:30 and Sundays at 3 pm. Pop Diary will profile personalities associated with music. The first episode will profile the Band of Boys. The show will also highlight the performance of the Boy Band at a Panvel school. The channel is also launching a seasonal property titled Launch Pad. The show will feature the talented youths bands who aspire to make it big in the field of music, through their group band. Channel [V]Luke KennyprogrammingBalaji TelefilmsRoopali AtreAmar DebPerizaad MUMBAI: Animal Planet has been dedicated to bringing to the fore incredible stories from the animal kingdom. Taking yet another step in this direction, starting 27 January, at 9 PM, the channel is all set to premiere an incredible 10-part series ‘The Lion Kingdom’ which will take viewers at the... MUMBAI: Colors will bring heart-warming love story Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story from 27 January. The show will trace the journey of Pinky who is short but feisty, a fighter but also a dreamer, perceived as flawed but hope to find her true love. Produced by Bodhi Tree Multimedia, Co-powered by... In Memoriam: Arnab Chaudhuri While there was an immediate sense of shock and sadness throughout the industry, soon people from across the world started sharing their condolences while reminiscing the good times that they have spent working or collaborating with the Arjun director and how he inspired so many of them. Television TV Shows Animation CNBC-TV18 unveils pre-budget programming line-up MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, India’s leading English business news channel, unveils a special programming line-up for the upcoming Union Budget 2020. Revolving around the theme of ‘Going for Growth’, the channel seeks to capture the financial and political fervor of the Union Budget 2020 through its incisive... Television TV Channels News Broadcasting Sudipto Nandy to head product- General News of News18.com News18, one of India's leading television broadcast networks, has seen a meteoric rise across languages in users and revenue over the last 12 months. To further drive efficiencies across News18 digital properties and to help foster a leadership position across all languages, Sudopto Nandy has now... Television TV Channels People Kiski Dilli with News Nation MUMBAI: 2020 has just begun and the political temperature has already soared over the fever-pitched battle of the Delhi Assembly Elections. All eyes are on who will rule the heart of India. Delhi will vote for the 70-seat State Assembly on February 8. The winner in this war will be known only on... MUMBAI: One of 2019’s biggest and most critically acclaimed films, ‘Section 375’ gets ready for its World Television Premiere on India’s leading Hindi Movie channel Sony MAX. Starring Richa Chhadha and Akhshaye Khanna, the courtroom drama will be showcased on 25 January 2020 at 8PM. Television TV Channels Movie Channels Sony BBC Earth premieres 'Seven Worlds, One Planet' on 20 Jan MUMBAI: India’s premium infotainment channel Sony BBC Earth is all set to premiere the much-anticipated series on biodiversity across the seven distinct continents – Seven Worlds, One Planet – on 20 January at 9PM. Narrated by the Godfather of Natural History - Sir David Attenborough - and set to a... Nick & Sonic adds four new local language feeds MUMBAI: Nickelodeon the category leader that has remained the undisputed No. 1 over 6 years has added yet another feather in its cap. Nick and Sonic, are now present in 8 languages- Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. This step fortifies Nickelodeon’s category... Television TV Channels Kids	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2619
__label__cc	0.688561	0.311439	New Member Monday: St. Burch Tavern Home News New Member Monday: St. Burch Tavern Located at: 127 Iowa Ave, Iowa City Open: 11:00 am - Midnight, Monday-Saturday, open at 10 for brunch on Sunday Services Offered: Craft cocktails, craft beer, wine, tavern/supper club-style menu, raw bar, brunch on Sundays About Saint Burch Tavern: When we [owners Cory Kent, Nate Kaeding, Matt Swift, Ben Smart, and Doug Goettsch] were approached by the previous owners of Atlas about purchasing the business, we were incredibly excited. What a great location with the Pentacrest and the University of Iowa in the background, a great patio, and one of the first buildings you see as you enter downtown Iowa City! The only question was, what kind of concept do we put here? We have had this supper club tavern idea in our heads for a while. The one thing we knew we were going to have is a raw bar. Yup, a raw bar. If Chicago can do fresh seafood in the middle of the country, why can't we? Now the raw bar is one of the elements that makes our business unique in the Iowa City area. We also have one of the nicest patios downtown, along with the basement lounge we call the Den. The Den is available for private functions, including business meetings, rehearsal dinners, parties, and more. The name Burch comes from Burch the Bear, the original mascot of our Iowa football team in the early 1900's. It's a fun way to tie ourselves to the University we all love. Our mission is to provide a timeless experience while showcasing and celebrating some of the regions finest farmers, distillers, brewers, and food artisans. We hope you’ll join us for a great meal soon! For reservations call (319) 341–7700 from 11a – 9p daily, or book online. © 2020 Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. Web Application by Informatics, Inc 172.31.12.96	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2623
__label__cc	0.633901	0.366099	The off-topic forum North Wales - Where To Go, What To Do? By Darkman, March 2, 2011 in The off-topic forum HPC Senior Veteran Location:Planet Earth We've got a break coming up (wife and myself) , and we're heading North to Lancashire as we have done before. However, American wifey wants to see Wales, since her ancestors lived there... North Wales fits in with our overall journey from London to Lancs, but what do we head for? I have no clue about Wales. I imagine there are some sheep, and a few hills. Advice needed please. happy_renting From what I have seen, the locals pass the time by pointing and staring at horseless carriages. HPC Regular Location:Somerset Further over you have ther bit where The Prisoner was filmed (can't remember the name, but it's pretty but touristy) Had some good stays in the area around Aberdovey/Borth, some great beaches. Like most of Wales, if the weather is poor you might as well stay in and watch Sky TV Portmerion, well worth a visit. Also take the puffer train up Snowdon, if you don't fancy the walk. It's not too easy to describe Wales. Lots of English people seem to think its like a county, when its a good 200 miles from Swansea to Holyhead, the same distance as Swansea to London. To the English, its a foreign country with its own culture, values and language. Someone on here referred to the Welsh language as 'hobbit', this is indicative of the failure of the English to understand Wales. As a South Walian, even I feel strange in North Wales because of the diversity of the culture and language. Just as Southern English have difficulty in understanding 'deep Geordie', so in Wales there are differences between North and South. Visually, the beaches, hills and mountains compare with anywhere else. But, it rains and rains and rains. Harry Monk The Official HPC Paraffin Lamp Location:Location: Location Up Mount Snowdon on the rack railway, maybe down an old slate mine, there are a few, lakes and mountains for a scenic drive, the Doctor Who museum at Llandudno, various little narrow gauge railways chuffing up into the hills. Take a flask and sandwiches though as it's very pretty but expensive to eat in the crowded cafes they have. I also thought it was a bit pricey to go in. Will sell you the guidebook for £2 & postage. blobloblob About Me:Warning point free zone Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Location:My Cubicle. Too Small. Getting Smaller. Help. Please Help Me About Me:I could put... I could put... strychnine in the guacamole. There was salt on the glass, BIG grains of salt. http://www.philipcoppens.com/anglesey.html Portmerion is very nice. You can actually stay there. Just watch out for big white balloons following you about. Porthmadog nearby is the start of a steam railway (13 miles) that takes you to Blaenau Ffestiniog (slate mines). Thanks for the great tips here. Makes it a lot easier to plan ahead. We're going to "hit" Cardiff as well now. I discovered the journey times aren't significantly different heading North or South due to the motorways/terrain. The Dr Who exhibition is currently based in Cardiff, since that's where it's filmed. My wife is a big fan, so that looks likely. I'm not sure what else Cardiff has, but it's a large town so surely we'll find something. Have a look ongoogle earth. The Masked Tulip Location:Swansea, West Wales Cardiff has St. Fagans museum which is an interesting look at the Welsh way of life over the past few hundred years. To understand Wales you need to go outside of Cardiff - which is a city - and visit elsewhere. Yes, I think we'll try Cardiff for a day and then head North to see some scenery etc. My wife is interested in the history of Wales (& so am I), so a museum is a good bet. I'm just praying for good weather Guest_ringledman_* Just book 5 hours travel time between North Wales and Cardiff! The North and South are not near each other! I would recommend on Anglesey - Newborough Beach. This is a beautiful spot with snowdonia in the background and an island at the end of the beach called 'Llanddwyn'. Its one of the nicest beaches in Wales. Also Beaumaris Castle is nice on Anglesey. But if you want to impress her drive through the valleys of Snowdonia. Seriously impressive.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2625
__label__wiki	0.902765	0.902765	Ontario Cannabis Lottery Has Small Business Owners Holding Their Breath Who gets the first 25 licences will be based on chance, not merit. By Samantha Beattie Emma Paling Samantha Beattie/HuffPost Canada Friendly Strangers founder, Robin Ellins, inside the Toronto store, has 25 years of experience selling cannabis paraphernalia, but can't sell the actual drug until he gets a licence. He's entered the province's lottery for one of the first 25 cannabis retail licences. Christine Cohen's inbox was flooded after she said on live TV she was applying for a highly sought-after cannabis retail licence in Ontario's lottery. She says 14 men asked if she wanted to get married and another offered her a cool $1 million for the licence, should she win. The business owner, who runs two spas in Ottawa, didn't respond to everyone — but she took the time to educate the man who offered to buy her licence. That's against the rules, she told him. Licences are not transferable. "It's not just jumping in and selling weed. There's a business plan in motion," Cohen told HuffPost Canada by phone from Jamaica, where she owns another spa. She didn't reply to the marriage proposals, although it made for a good joke with her husband of 40 years. Christine Cohen/handout The Spa Ottawa's owner Christine Cohen has entered her name in the province's lottery for one of the first cannabis retail licences. This week, many small business owners are waiting to see if they've won the province's lottery to get one of first 25 licences. Some told HuffPost they've preemptively sunk hundreds of thousands of dollars into their businesses, paying monthly rent for unused store spaces, hiring cannabis lawyers to help with their applications and developing strategies to set them apart in the fledgling industry. They're investing in cannabis retail, knowing they may not be allowed to sell it for months or even years. Canopy Growth, the world's largest producer of legal cannabis, did not respond to HuffPost Canada's request for an interview about the lottery in Ontario. National Access Cannabis, which has a deal with Second Cup to convert coffee shops into cannabis stores, could not grant an interview because the company's spokespeople were out of town. The smaller-scale business owners are crossing their fingers. Cannabis products are "an extension of what's to come in the wellness industry," Cohen said. A retail licence for cannabis would let her set new precedents in the world of spas, mainly through products that are higher in the chemical CBD rather than the main psychoactive component in recreational pot, THC. These strains are often used to manage anxiety or pain and offer more clear-headed, functional highs. If she wins a licence, Cohen said she'll open a dispensary at the old stone church she owns in Bells Corners, a suburban area of Ottawa's Nepean neighbourhood, and her regular trips to Jamaica will end for a year. She plans to work as the dispensary's manager to make sure both staff and customers are educated and in compliance with the law. But Cohen wishes she didn't have to wait for the results of a lottery. "I don't believe in luck," she said. "If you rely on luck in business, you shouldn't be in business." Ontario's cannabis retail licence lottery will be the first game of chance Cohen has ever played. She's never bought a lottery ticket or even a scratch card in her entire life. "I would have preferred to be chosen on merit." Now available: 1) Timeline for the Cannabis Retail Lottery, Licensing and Store Authorization Process: https://t.co/hpsZY9zzUb, 2) Expression of Interest Lottery FAQs: https://t.co/eDsXUUDq76pic.twitter.com/im6qVRNKmt — AGCO (@Ont_AGCO) January 4, 2019 The Ontario government announced in December that it would only hand out 25 retail licences for cannabis. Previously, the Progressive Conservatives said they wouldn't cap the number of pot shops in Ontario, but then changed course, citing a shortage of supply. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, the Crown agency that also regulates booze and gambling, will announce the lottery winners this weekend. The winners will have five business days to submit an application, $50,000 letter of credit and $6,000 non-refundable fee. Twenty-five shops will open on April 1 and anyone who gets a licence but fails to open a store by the month will face a $25,000 fine. Ontario's ministry of the attorney general stresses that the lottery system is temporary. "The government remains committed to moving to an open allocation of store licences to combat the illegal market once we have clarity that there is a sufficient federally regulated supply of cannabis," Ministry of the Attorney General spokesman Brian Gray told HuffPost Canada by email. He noted that independent auditor KPMG will oversee the lottery process to make sure all parties are treated fairly. Friendly Stranger owner Robin Ellins says it's frustrating that the government isn't handing out licences based on merit and preparedness. He's been running the iconic 3,000-square-foot cannabis paraphernalia store in the centre of Toronto's downtown for 25 years and has advocated for the legalization of cannabis for just as long. This past year was one of the most memorable we've ever experienced and we're so happy that you were right there with us on our journey. From legalization to expansion, our dedication to being a beacon of positivity in the cannabis community would go unn... https://t.co/3Fzh0XN4V4pic.twitter.com/j1SXpBAWe2 — Friendly Stranger (@cannabis_shop) January 5, 2019 "It would be wonderful if we do [get a licence] seeing as we are one of the players in the game that's been around the longest, and one of the most knowledgeable, but either way we'll get there. We have patience," said Ellins, standing on the shop floor, surrounded by colourful glass bongs and pipes. In the fall, when the province said it would allow cannabis to be sold privately rather than in government-run stores, and wouldn't restrict the number of licences, Friendly Stranger had announced an aggressive expansion plan to open dozens of more stores across Canada that would sell cannabis. It even secured a $10-million investment from Green Acre Capital. Now with the province temporarily limiting licences to 25, Friendly Stranger has slowed down its plans and, like every other aspiring cannabis seller who has entered the lottery, is counting down the days until it finds out if it has won a golden ticket. On the bright side, Ellins said over time the lottery will "weed out" some of the weaker players who aren't able to meet the government's requirements. By the time the province gets to issuing more licences, "the players that will still be standing will be stronger, and the community will be better served," Ellins said. Mark Francis/Handout Mark Francis, CEO of Herbalicious, has applied for a cannabis retail licence to open a store focusing on edibles. Mark Francis, CEO of Herbalicious, has also applied for a licence after months of preparation. He wants to specialize in edible cannabis products with a first location in Toronto, and has put down hundreds of thousands of dollars in developing a business plan and closing a lease that costs $6,000 a month. The company was also making headway at setting up a few other locations in eastern Ontario with the knowledge that at first there would likely be supply shortages, and Herbalicious might need to restrict its hours to keep its shelves somewhat full. That's a challenge stores in other provinces are facing, and one that Francis is willing to take on, if given the chance. "We're all adults here. We could see the shortages, but made informed decisions for the long-term," Francis said. Samantha Beattie Reporter, HuffPost Canada Emma Paling Reporter, HuffPost Canada MORE: business cannabis marijuana news Ontario politics Politics	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2634
__label__wiki	0.929952	0.929952	23/03/2016 3:25 PM IST \| Updated 15/07/2016 8:26 AM IST Here's How 8 Leading Tech Companies Got Their Utterly Weird Names By Ivan Mehta Katsapura via Getty Images Blue technology background with a rocket at the start. Design your start-ups, workshops, training programs and projects. Vector illustration. Weird names abound in the tech world and though we utter many of them on a daily basis (some have become verbs, no less), the fact remains that a good chunk of them make very little sense. We decided to do some digging to find out how some of the most famous tech entities in the world got their utterly familiar yet strange names. The search giant was founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1998. While they were searching for a suitable name for it, they stumbled upon the word ‘Googol’, which means a hundred zeroes after one, coined by a mathematician Milton Sirotta. Some claim that it was later changed to Google for a better sound, but some employees say that the teller at the bank didn't know how to spell Googol and ran with his best guess—Google. Since this was the cheque for company formalities and registration, the name stuck. Oh, by the way, the company was originally named BackRub by Brin and Page! 2. Twitter Members of the podcasting company Odeo came up with a project idea while brainstorming. They named the initial project Twttr based on the SMS short codes and later changed it to Twitter. The word meant “a short burst of inconsequential information” or “chirping of birds”, which was perfect for a social network based on thoughts expressed in under 140 characters. That's why we see that blue bird chirping everywhere around us on the internet. Twitter celebrated its 10th birthday recently. ALSO READ: Twitter's 10 Iconic Moments Of All Time 3. Tinder Tinder is a remarkably unromantic name for a dating app, but they weren’t being wilfully contrarian. The company started off with the name Matchbox, but this didn’t ‘strike’ the right chord. The company’s founders wanted to stick with the fire theme to suggest sparks between two people, so they trawled through the thesaurus and the word ‘tinder’ sent their hearts aflutter. They thought the name might get confused with ‘tender’ but they didn't mind that. 4. Siri The popular voice assistant which is present in almost every iPhone was a separate app once. It was a spin-off product from SRI (Stanford Research Institute). The founders wanted something simple and Siri sounded a lot like SRI. In addition, Dag Kittlaus, the CEO who is of Scandinavian origin wanted to name his child Siri once. In Norse, 'Siri' Means a beautiful woman who leads you to victory. Siri also means ‘secret’ in Swahili, which was a nod to the company’s former monicker— stealth-company.com. In 2003 while studying at Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg hacked into the university's database and got the students’ IDs and Photographs. He used it to make a ‘Hot or Not’ type of website. The university didn't have an official resource containing all the names and information of the students. So, Zuckerberg decided to name it 'Freshman Facebook' initially. In 2004, tweaked it and launched it as ‘thefacebook.com,’ later dropping the article ‘the' and acquiring a new domain. 6. Zomato The Indian restaurant listing and search company was started in 2008 as Foodiebay. Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah started the website to upload menus of restaurants, and in 2010, the company started to build a smartphone app for restaurant reviews and menus. And since it rhymed with ‘tomato’ the company was renamed as Zomato while launching the mobile app. 7.Android What's up with that green little robot we see on the most popular mobile operating system? The word first appeared in the 1860s to denote small automatons and was later used in sci-fi movies for human-like robots. In 2003, Andy Rubin set up his company to build the mobile operating system which was later acquired by Google. The famous photo-sharing app that has seen more pictures of cappuccinos and sunsets than should be legal started its journey under the name Burbn. Kevin Systorm, co-founder and the CEO, picked this name because it sounded like bourbon, one of his favourite alcoholic drinks. Now, this app was very similar to FourSquare, but the check-ins were not as popular as photo sharing. So the company pivoted the product to make it a full-fledged photo sharing app. When they wanted to pick a name Systorm wanted something which suggested 'right here right now'. And thus Instagram was born. Photo gallery Twitter Design Over the years See Gallery Twitter Design Over the years Ivan Mehta Tech News Editor MORE: Android facebook google tech instagram names siri Tech Companies Tinder twitter zomato	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2635
__label__wiki	0.590315	0.590315	Prototype time at IFMIF Robert Arnoux JAEA has delivered the 2,000 m² building that will host the prototype of the IFMIF accelerator. Pascal Garin (right), presenting the IFMIF mockup to French Prime Minister Fillon at Rokkasho in April, 2008. In deuterium-tritium (DT) fusion, the plasma-facing components of the installation are submitted to an intense flux of highly energetic neutrons. Their repeated impact activates the materials, alters their microstructures and modifies their properties. It is therefore of crucial importance to develop and characterize materials that will withstand these aggressions and mitigate their effects—not so much for ITER, which will operate on a "pulse mode," but certainly for DEMO, PROTO(1) and the industrial fusion power plants that will follow. IFMIF, the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility, will do just that. A part of the Broader Approach that Japan and the European Union formally launched in 2007, the project has been in the Engineering Validation and Engineering Design Activities (EVEDA) phase for the past two years—a phase similar to the ITER Engineering Design Activity (EDA) of 1992-2001. At Rokkasho, the IFMIF team is busy coordinating the detailed design activities that take place in many European and Japanese institutes. Staff is small—some 20 people, soon 40—seconded by Japanese, French, Italian, German and Spanish institutions. In IFMIF/EVEDA, like in the ITER EDA fifteen years ago, prototypes are being developed. "We have to validate two very innovative technologies," says IFMIF Project Leader Pascal Garin. "One is an accelerator prototype whose characteristics are well beyond the present state of the art; the other is a lithium test loop to check all thermo-hydraulic characteristics of this very innovative system." The IFMIF accelerator—a parallel pair actually—will deliver 40 MeV deuterium nuclei which, by interacting with a fast-flowing film of liquid lithium, will generate neutrons of the required energy. These neutrons will in turn impact small samples of materials, thus reproducing what occurs in an operating fusion reactor. "The flux rate will be slightly above that of a reactor. In six years irradiation we create a degradation equivalent to about ten years of continuous exploitation." The prototype for the accelerator is being manufactured mainly by Europe, essentially through in-kind procurements. In Rokkasho, JAEA has already delivered the 2,000 m² building that will host the installation. The accelerator's "injector" will be tested next year at CEA-Saclay. "We will start receiving the components by late 2011," says Pascal Garin, "and experiments will last for three years." As for the lithium loop, it will be installed in a dedicated facility at Oarai, not far from Naka, where JAEA has developed operational and handling skills for liquid metals such as sodium. "Four or five years from now," concludes IFMIF's Project Leader, "the IFMIF Engineering Design Report, the equivalent of the 2001 ITER Final Design Report, will be delivered. I hope that the process of deciding on a site for IFMIF will be launched before, in order to ensure some continuity between the current EVEDA phase and the construction phase." (1) PROTO is the pre-industrial prototype that would follow DEMO. This article is part of a three-part series providing an update of the Broader Approach activities. For more background information on the Broader Approach click here	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2642
__label__wiki	0.536677	0.536677	You are here: Home \| Exhibitor search \| Semi-Auto Rifles - Sporting - M20D A product from: Armscor Global Defense, Inc. Semi-Auto Rifles - Sporting - M20D Gauge: .22 LR Mag. Capacity : 10/15 rounds Front Sight: Open bead ramp Rear sight: Adjustable rear sight block type Weight, empty: 6.5 lbs. Stock: Hand checkered Philippine wood, Monte Carlo style w/ plastic grip cap & butt pad In 1905, two Englishmen named Roy Squires and William Bingham put up a photo print shop and merchandising firm in the Philippines. The company established was called Squires, Bingham & Co. Squires and Bingham eventually expanded their business to general trading; importing and retailing motorcycles and sporting goods - including firearms and ammunition. By the 1930's, Squires Bingham Co. had become popularly associated with sporting guns. It was at this point in time that Arthur D. Hileman, an ex-US Army Hospital Corpsman, purchased the store from its original owners. In 1941, the store - referred to as the "Sportsmen's Headquarters" - found a new owner in Celso S. Tuason. Unfortunately, just four months after he purchased the store, World Ward II broke out and Japan invaded the Philippines! Naturally, the invaders first order of business, much to dismay of Don Celso, was to confiscate all the firearms in his store. To survive, Squires Bingham Company had to rely on its clothing and haberdashery during those dark years. After the war, due to foreign exchange controls, Don Celso Tuason decided to venture into manufacturing. He focused on the most popular and profitable item in the store - firearms and ammunition. Like most countries after World War II, it was a time of rebuilding. Thus, in 1952, the President of the Philippines granted the Tuason family permission to manufacture firearms and ammunition locally as it was in line with his governments thrust towards industrialization. This led to the birth of Squires Bingham Manufacturing. Inc. In the mid-1960's, Don Celson Tuason decided that it was time to turn over the management of the Company to his three sons - Bolo, Butch and Conkoy. In 1980, Squires Bingham Co., Inc. became the holding company of the Celso S. Tuason family and their varied business interests. Don Celso's eldest son, Demetrio "Bolo" Tuason, was chosen to be the Chairman and President of the manufacturing company for firearms and ammunition. Thus, Arms Corporation of the Philippines (Armscor) was born. Armscor Global Defense, Inc.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2645
__label__cc	0.639427	0.360573	Justia Lawyer Directory Workers' Compensation Mississippi Flowood Attorneys Flowood, Mississippi Workers' Compensation Lawyers Benjamin N. Philley Mississippi Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 15 years experience A native of Mississippi, Benjamin N. Philley was born in Jackson, Mississippi and grew up in Grenada, Mississippi and the Mississippi Delta. Ben is one of the founding shareholders of Kobs & Philley, PLLC. He... Read More » Michael M. Williams Mississippi Workers' Compensation Attorney with 34 years experience Michael Williams has represented injured people in Mississippi for over thirty years, including state and federal court Plaintiffs, and hundreds of Claimants before the Mississippi Worker's Compensation Commission.... Read More » Jeff Arnold Flowood, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney with 7 years experience (601) 213-7581 5719 HWY 25 Workers' Comp, Business, Personal Injury and Probate Mississippi College School of Law Jeff Arnold is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration/Accounting from Belhaven University. After graduating from Belhaven, he worked as a CPA for the accounting firm Barlow, Walker and Company. With Barlow, he worked in the areas of tax and compliance.Following his work in accounting, Jeff earned his Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude and achieved two American Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence and Legal Writing. Scherrie L Prince Flowood, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney (888) 844-9406 229 Katherine Drive Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Gregory John Faries (601) 939-9906 645 Lakeland E Dr #102 Workers' Comp, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Tax Joe Deaton III Flowood, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer (601) 988-0000 229 Katherine Dr Workers' Comp and Insurance Defense Joseph McDowell Workers' Comp, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability Kenneth Perry Workers' Comp and Business Baskin Lowber Jones Jackson, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 9 years experience (601) 272-2406 622 Duling Avenue - Suite 220 Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability Mr. Jones was born and raised in Mississippi, and has a specific desire to bring about revitalization Jackson area. Part of this desire is be met in providing exceptional legal service to the citizens of the Greater Jackson Area. "I think that living and working in Jackson allows a special opportunity to grow with the city and to wholly involved in that development. My office is Downtown for a reason, I enjoy supporting those businesses that are bringing the Downtown area back to life." Mr. Jones' practice revolves... B. Seth Thompson Jackson, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney with 8 years experience (601) 265-6869 1227 E. Fortification Street Workers' Comp, Personal Injury and Products Liability Seth Thompson is a partner at ‘Maggio \| Thompson, LLP, representing clients across Mississippi from offices in Jackson and Gulfport. Seth primarily focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury matters and regularly appears in court and before the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission, fighting for his clients’ interests. Seth finds great satisfaction in holding large corporations and insurance providers accountable for their negligence and wrongdoing, and he never backs down from a fight if it means securing a better result for his client. Seth was selected for inclusion in the Rising Stars? in 2016 and every year since. He has also... Jad Jamal Khalaf Jackson, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney (601) 288-6763 500 N. State Street Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Criminal, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury Jad Jamal Khalaf is co-founder and managing partner at Khalaf & Nguyen, PLLC law firm in the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi. Khalaf & Nguyen represents clients throughout the state of Mississippi and specializes in the areas of CAR WRECKS, 18 WHEELER ACCIDENTS, PERSONAL INJURY, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, and IMMIGRATION LAW. Attorney Khalaf advocates for his clients’ best interest. He understands the need to provide quality legal representation, treat clients with respect, and maintain legal integrity. The team at Khalaf & Nguyen law firm stands ready to provide one-on-one personal client service. Call: (601) ATTORNEY... Mack Reeves (601) 265-6869 1227 E. Fortification St. Mack Reeves is an associate attorney at ‘Maggio \| Thompson, LLP. He has been practicing law since 2014 and is known by his clients and peers as a strategic thinker and hard worker who will stop at nothing in the pursuit of justice for the wronged. Mack primarily focuses on personal injury, workers’ compensation, product liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims for the injured and their families. He represents clients across Mississippi. Mack was born and raised in Southwest Mississippi and attended Southwest Community College, where he played soccer and tennis. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State... Mike Saltaformaggio (601) 265-6869 1227 E Fortification St Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Personal Injury and Products Liability Born and raised in Louisiana, attorney Mike Saltaformaggio attended Louisiana State University, where he received a B.A. in Political Science and minored in Sociology. After graduation, Mike enrolled in law school at the Mississippi College School of Law, where he was extremely successful, graduating in the top 5% of his class. During his time in law school, Mike was Articles Editor for the Law Review and began developing his trial skills by participating in Moot Court competitions across the country. Mike is a member of the Mississippi Association for Justice, the Madison County Bar Association, Jackson Young Lawyers, the... Lindsay Varnadoe Jackson, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 15 years experience (601) 949-3388 4450 Old Canton Rd John Hunter Stevens Jackson, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer (601) 366-1900 1535 Lelia Drive Workers' Comp and Personal Injury Ridgeland, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 15 years experience (877) 856-0330 216 W Jackson St Ridgeland, MS 39157 Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury A native of Mississippi, Benjamin N. Philley was born in Jackson, Mississippi and grew up in Grenada, Mississippi and the Mississippi Delta. Ben is one of the founding shareholders of Kobs & Philley, PLLC. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business and Finance from the University of Mississippi in 1998 and his Law Degree from the Mississippi College School of Law, where he was an active member of Law Review. While in school, Ben clerked for law firms specializing in both personal injury litigation and civil defense. Upon graduation from law school, Ben became an associate with Wise Carter Child and... Jackson, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney with 34 years experience (601) 981-2800 1441 Lakeover Rd Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Products Liability Tulane University School of Law Michael Williams has represented injured people in Mississippi for over thirty years, including state and federal court Plaintiffs, and hundreds of Claimants before the Mississippi Worker's Compensation Commission. Michael has also handled over a thousand consumer bankruptcy cases. Michael Williams was reared in rural Hinds County, Mississippi in the Utica area. He attended Millsaps College and Tulane University Law School. He is admitted to practice law in all Mississippi state courts, including the Mississippi Supreme Court. He is also admitted to the Northern and Southern District Federal Courts of Mississippi, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Jay M. Kilpatrick Ridgeland, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney with 20 years experience Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury In May of 2016, Jay M. Kilpatrick joined the Kobs & Philley, PLLC team. Jay is a native of Mississippi; originally from Philadelphia, Mississippi. He joined the firm after 16 years with another larger firm in the Jackson area, where he was a shareholder. Jay’s addition to Kobs & Philley, PLLC only strengthens the resources available to our clients. Prior to joining the firm, Jay worked primarily in the area of personal injury, where he developed a maritime practice representing individuals and families of individuals who are injured working offshore, including a Deepwater Horizon claim. This is just one of the... Devin Whitt (601) 607-5055 774 Avery Blvd N Free ConsultationRidgeland, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer with 17 years experience Workers' Comp, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury Are you being threatened by a spouse relating to a divorce or child custody matter? Have you recently been arrested and now face significant jail time, loss of driving privileges or other significant fines? Please be aware that you have rights. We are a Jackson, Mississippi area family law and criminal defense firm dedicated to providing each and every client experienced, aggressive representation at a reasonable prices. When you retain out firm, you ensure that your case will be thoroughly reviewed and it will given the personal,critical attention necessary to meet your objectives. We believe... Paul Snow (601) 969-1977 419 S State St #A-100 Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Insurance Claims, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury Darryl M. Gibbs (601) 948-8005 120 N Congress St. Workers' Comp, Consumer, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Admitted to Practice before all Mississippi State and Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court of Mississippi and United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Successfully handled civil personal injury and workers’ compensation claims throughout Mississippi and other states Pro hac vice. Has appeared before all 8 current Judges in the Mississippi Worker’s Compensation Commission. Successfully represented countless number of injured clients in settlements, trials, and on appeals to the Worker’s Compensation Full Commission and to the Court of Appeals of Mississippi. Jared A. Kobs Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Born and raised in Mississippi, Jared A. Kobs is a passionate advocate for the injured throughout the state. He graduated from Mississippi College School of Law and has been representing clients for more than a decade. Jared is a devoted personal injury attorney in Mississippi and is ready to stand up for your rights. He has focused his practice on cases involving vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injuries, and related matters. Jared is a driven, skilled, and caring legal professional who is committed to obtaining maximum compensation for clients. Find out what he can do for your... Rogen K Chhabra Workers' Comp, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury Admitted to Practice in all Mississippi State and Federal Courts and in the Supreme Court of Mississippi as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Has appeared before all 8 current Judges in the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission. Successfully represented countless number of injured clients in settlements, trials, and on appeals to the Workers’ Compensation Full Commission and to the Court of Appeals of Mississippi. Anders Ferrington (601) 316-8428 419. S. State Suite 101 A Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury Anders Ferrington PLLC is a firm that practices civil and criminal law in Jackson, Mississippi. We accept in cases such as criminal defense, serious bodily injury, automobile accidents, products liability, worker's compensation, In addition to the personal injury work, the firm accepts cases in family law, intellectual property, and criminal defense. Recently, the founder Anders Ferrington was recognized as an expert in a federal trademark case. Michael C Moore (601) 706-2875 441 Northpark Drive, Suite C Workers' Comp, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury Over the last ten years, i have practiced in several large law firms in the Jackson and surrounding areas as well as served as a law clerk for the honorable Leslie Southwick on the Mississippi Court of Appeals. In April 2010, I dediced to start the law office of Michael Moore, PPLC, where I worked diligently to provide personal attention and excellent legal services to my clients. In January 2016 I partnered with Robert G. Barlow, III and formed Barlow & Moore, PLLC. Rob Lunsford (601) 983-2667 125 S Congress St Rob was born in Traverse City, MI and raised in El Paso, TX. He is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Rob enjoys fishing, reading, golf and automobile racing. He loves to cook with his family and is an avid Major League Baseball and NFL fan. Tulane University – B.A. English Loyola University Chicago School of Law – J.D. Frankfurt International School ROB’S LEGAL ASSISTANTS Magdalene Bedi Eyona Nelson Louisiana Bar Association New Orleans Bar Association Mississippi Bar Association ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW IN Douglas Duke Ridgeland, MS Workers' Compensation Lawyer (601) 707-8800 P O Box 2540 Ridgeland, MS 39158-2540 Workers' Comp, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Juris Doctorate 1969 Ole Miss Law School. Professor of Law at Jackson School of Law 1975-1977 (now Mississippi College School of Law). Currently Senior Counsel and Mediator with Anderson Crawley and Burke , PLLC with offices in Oxford and Ridgeland MS. Recently appointed as Hearing Officer for Mississippi Medicaid appeals. General Practice emphasizes Personal injury cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. (601) 869-0696 162 E Amite St Richard Schwartz founded Richard Schwartz & Associates, P.A. more than 20 years ago. As a life-long resident of Jackson, Mississippi, he is dedicated to serving his local community with exceptional legal services. He handles an array of personal injury cases, including car accidents, maritime, drug recalls, birth injury, premises liability, workers' compensation, and more. Mr. Schwartz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsap's College, along with his Juris Doctor Degree from the University Of Mississippi School Of Law in 1978. While in law school, Mr. Schwartz was a member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity and an officer of... James Collin Maley Ridgeland, MS Workers' Compensation Attorney (601) 707-8800 805 S Wheatley St Collin Maley (601) 360-2300 555 Tombigbee Street Dennis Stuart Peters (601) 948-5131 1910 Lakeland Dr Workers' Comp, Business and Insurance Defense Silas McCharen Workers' Comp, Business, Employment and Environmental Ashley Merryman May (601) 923-7412 1577 Springridge Dr Workers' Comp, Business and Entertainment & Sports William Skipper Richard Cory Anthony (601) 981-7773 340 Edgewood Terrace Dr Workers' Comp, Bankruptcy, Insurance Defense and Real Estate Taylor Sledge (601) 366-1900 1659 Lelia Dr Workers' Comp, Arbitration & Mediation, Maritime and Personal Injury Forrest Stringfellow Robert Arnold III Workers' Comp, Insurance Defense, Legal Malpractice and Personal Injury Quentin McColgin Workers' Comp and Social Security Disability James Kitchens (601) 355-7444 610 North St Workers' Comp, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Products Liability James Byrnes Grenfell Workers' Comp, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Nearby Cities Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Nearby Counties Rankin County Hinds County Injured on the job? The workers' compensation system attempts to streamline the process for handling work-related injuries and illnesses, such as a loss of limb, back injury, or repetitive strain injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The system generally provides fixed remedies to employees suffering from work-related injuries without requiring the employee to prove fault, thereby minimizing the need for litigation and its associated costs. Benefits from workers' compensation insurance may include medical care, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits. The workers' compensation system is typically an alternative to filing a civil lawsuit for a personal injury claim, and in most cases, you may not pursue both avenues for compensation for an injury. A workers' compensation lawyer can help you navigate the workers' compensation system to get the full benefits to which you are entitled. If your injury was caused by someone or something not covered by your employer's workers' compensation insurance, a workers' compensation attorney can help you file a third-party claim so that you get the compensation you deserve. Sometimes workers' compensation attorneys also handle matters in personal injury or employment law. However, some attorneys also handle workers' compensation matters exclusively. Cumulative injury: The career total of an employee's job-related injuries resulting in disabilities. Third-party claim: A legal claim by an employee against a party who is not the employer and whose negligence caused injury during or in the course of employment.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2647
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__label__wiki	0.755407	0.755407	The Student Voice and Newspaper of Jesuit Dallas since 1942 JesuitDallas.org JesuitRangers.org RangerNet The Bear Facts THE JESUIT DALLAS STUDENT VOICE AND NEWSPAPER SINCE 1942 - DIGITAL SINCE 2010 THE JESUIT DALLAS STUDENT VOICE AND STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1942 JesuitRoundup.org is brought to you by: Joan A Degen The Ashmore Family Suzanne and Clark Durham Norm & Pat Motter The Hartman Family Clubs & Activities Debate Debate Team Finishes Season, Looks to Future Debate Team Finishes Season, Looks to Future Pierce Durham ’14 On April 12th, Jesuit Debate trekked up to Weber State in Ogden, Utah for its final tournament of the year, and for most of the seniors, their final debate ever. At Weber State, the teams would compete in the National Debate Coach’s Association (NDCA) Championships, an all-star tournament of sorts which both Jesuit Debate Coaches, Mr. Dan Lingel and Dr. Tracy McFarland, have served on as presidents of the association as well as board members. Three Jesuit teams were invited to the tournament, which took the top 100 teams in the nation based on points earned during the debate season. Of the many skilled debaters Jesuit had this year, the teams who had enough qualifying points were the teams of Jackson Pyke ’14 and James Ferrara ’14, Bryce Tsao ’14 and Adam Wiechman ’15, as well as Bennet Harrison ’15 and Chandler Dawson ‘15. Surprisingly, the Harrison-Dawson team had the best finish of the three groups, ending with a 3-3 record and outperforming the other teams which had at least one senior each. The teams made a showing, but did not make it to the top 32 teams, so their tournament ended with just six debates. The juniors won their first debate, then alternated wins and losses for the remainder of the tournament. Lingel remarked “We were really pleased with the juniors and how they did [at the NDCA championships],” noting the level of exposure they were able to gain. Ferrara and Pyke started strong, winning their first two debates against college prep schools from California and Florida respectively. However, they lost the final four debates to formidable opponents from the northeast who all had success later in the rounds. “It was a great experience, although I wish we could have done a little better,” Pyke commented. Ferrara agreed on the tournament as a whole: “The NDCA was a good tournament to end my debate career on because we were able to watch some of the nation’s best debaters and use some of the arguments we were not able to use during State.” Tsao and Wiechman had a similar experience, beating two teams from Utah and Tennessee, but then losing their last four debates. “Since we started out 2-0, we were matched up against other 2-0 teams, so our competition was really hard after the first two,” Tsao explained. Wiechman gained the exposure of debating against the best and will hopefully use this going into next year’s debate season, when he will help take the reins of the program along with the other upperclassmen. As a whole, Jesuit debate finished around the top 50 teams which was their rank entering the tournament. Lingel explained, “They didn’t do quite what we had hoped for,” but he went on to express great expectations for next year’s program: “One of the things we’re excited about is that we have five or six guys at each of the grade levels who have all done very well.” Now, these debaters do not have a true “off-season” as most of them find themselves at college campuses over the summer, finely tuning their debating abilities. Wiechman and Harrison will be studying at Dartmouth, where McFarland will be teaching, and Dawson will be studying at Gonzaga, where Lingel will be teaching. Here, they will work on broad skill-building, but they will also keep next year’s debate topic in the back of their minds: exploring and developing the Earth’s oceans, a topic which Jesuit debated exactly one decade ago. Debaters in the past truly enjoyed debating this topic because of its many applications – over-fishing, global warming, general exploration, the ocean’s energy possibilities, pollution, ocean mysteries, marine life, etc. With the future extremely bright, Jesuit Debate hangs its hat on a successful season, parting ways with its seniors but anxiously looking toward the juniors. The 2014-2015 school year should yield the same level of excellence that has come to be expected by Jesuit Debate. Pierce went to Christ the King School before Jesuit, and started writing for The Roundup during his sophomore year when his older brother, Clark, was the editor-in-chief. His favorite sport is football, which he played up until this summer when he had a knee injury that will keep him out for the season. He really enjoys Breaking Bad, though he's dreading its end, and loves to discuss it any chance he gets. 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__label__cc	0.725556	0.274444	Accounting for Second Life BY RICHARD A. JOHNSON AND JOYCE M. MIDDLETON Information Management and Technology Assurance Jump to Web exclusives: Training in Second Life Now a Virtual Reality Second Life Trailblazers Second Life is a virtual world with education, public relations, and economic implications. CPA Island is the center of the public accounting profession in Second Life. At a minimum, CPA Island presents a creative communication medium to appeal to a new generation. This generation has grown up with high-speed Internet connectivity, instant messaging, and multiplayer online gaming. The spirit behind CPA Island goes beyond clearly demonstrating an awareness of the different skill set of this new generation. It embraces and celebrates these skills as important to the future of the accounting profession. The economic implications of Second Life are just now unfolding. Suspend disbelief, log on, and experience CPA Island and the other aspects of Second Life for yourself. Richard A. Johnson, CPA, Ph.D., and Joyce M. Middleton, CPA, Ph.D., are professors of accounting at Frostburg State University’s College of Business. Their e-mail addresses, respectively, are rjohnson@frostburg.edu and jmiddleton@frostburg.edu . Thanks to the pioneering efforts of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) and Katz, Abosch, Windesheim, Gershman & Freedman PA (KAWG&F), a Maryland CPA firm, the public accounting profession has joined the ranks of leading corporations, organizations, universities and millions of individuals with a presence on Second Life ( www.secondlife.com ). Second what? Second Life is a virtual 3-D world on the Internet. Think of it as the marriage of online video game technology and social networking tools, like MySpace and Facebook, with e-commerce potential. It is not really a game and isn’t intended for children. Public accounting’s presence in Second Life is called CPA Island. CPA Island may be a way to attract the next generation of young professionals to careers in public accounting. ( Figure 1 shows the welcome sign outside the MACPA headquarters on CPA Island in Second Life.) Figure 1 — The entrance to the Maryland Association of CPAs headquarters on CPA Island In this article we introduce readers to Second Life via CPA Island and describe the emerging importance of Second Life to accountants, as it goes beyond recruiting and continuing professional education. Second Life is just one example of emerging virtual worlds developing on the Internet that may be a catalyst for a new range of public accounting business opportunities. It has attracted mainstream business media attention, including coverage in BusinessWeek and The Wall Street Journal , and a CNN blog featuring stories about Second Life. The Reuters news agency has a bureau in Second Life. IBM, Pontiac, Toyota, H&R Block, Sears and many other corporate groups are found there. On the education front, Ohio University, Princeton University, and other universities have established virtual Second Life campuses. SECOND LIFE ORIGIN AND BASICS An interesting folklore surrounds the origins of Second Life. A quick Google search indicates that the inspiration for Second Life is the science fiction novel Snow Crash , by Neal Stephenson, in which he coins the term “metaverse.” The definition of metaverse can’t be found in a paper dictionary, but online Wikipedia describes it as “a user-defined world of general use in which people can interact, play, do business, and otherwise communicate” under its definition for Second Life. Second Life was introduced in 2003 by Linden Research Inc. (also known as Linden Lab), a privately held corporation based in San Francisco. Accountants may recognize its Chairman of the Board Mitch Kapor, who developed the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet in the 1980s. While Linden Lab owns Second Life, inhabitants design, build and own most everything in it using software tools provided by the company. Free memberships in Second Life provide general citizenship rights, but paid memberships are required to own land and other objects. Humans are represented by animated characters, called avatars, that walk, fly, and teleport (instantly travel) through a rich geography with features that parallel our real world. Specific destinations are found either with a map searching feature or by entering the specific map coordinates. Basic avatars and names are selected during the initial sign–up and logon process, but most inhabitants choose to customize and accessorize their avatar appearance over time. Avatar communication takes place primarily through text chatting/instant messaging. Group presentations are made in Second Life with PowerPoint-like slide shows and streaming video. Voice communication was recently introduced, resulting in the birth of a new type of TV show broadcast in Second Life. The concept can be difficult to grasp in an article. Videos more easily capture the look and feel of Second Life. YouTube ( www.youtube.com ) has a good introductory overview video of Second Life (search “Second Life Text100”) as well as a video that illustrates its communication, education and collaboration possibilities (search “Second Life Ohio University”). Second Life is a global phenomenon. Reuters estimates that only 31.2% of active Second Life users are U.S. residents. The majority of active users (more than 54%) are from Europe. Second Life usage is so pervasive in Korea, for example, that it is beginning to impact the country’s social agenda, according to virtual world expert Edward Castronova. Linden Lab CFO John Zdanowski wrote about the Second Life economy in the August 2007 Technology Review (published by MIT and available at www.technologyreview.com by searching “Second Life Zdanowski”). The same search yields several articles that chronicle growing pains in the Second Life economy. These include gambling, a bank crisis and fraud allegations. LIFE'S A BEACH ON CPA ISLAND The Second Life Association of CPAs (SLACPA) is a virtual association for CPAs, educators and students from around the world. The SLACPA has more than 100 members including CPAs from across the United States, and at least one member from France. The group includes accounting educators, CPA firm administrators, a CPA firm COO, the CFO of Linden Lab, and accounting students. It is a network exploring the potential of virtual worlds, like Second Life, for real world accounting applications and networking. To visit CPA Island, you first have to download and install the Second Life viewer on your computer and join Second Life itself (see sidebar “ Getting Started in Second Life ”). Then join SLACPA with the “Group” option in the Second Life viewer menu (SLACPA membership is free, and you’ll automatically receive CPA Island discussion and event updates). After joining, the easiest way to get to CPA Island is by entering the search term “CPA Island” in the Second Life map search box. This process pinpoints CPA Island on the map, and the “Teleport” button takes you there. CPA Island is still evolving with new buildings, landscaping and other enhancements often appearing. If you visit during an unscheduled time, the island may be empty, and you can wander around at will. During a scheduled event, you’ll find a lot more avatars, each representing a SLACPA member. For example, the MACPA is planning the Maryland Business & Accounting Expo conference June 17–18, “to be held concurrently (in the real world) and in the virtual world of Second Life and to offer CPE credit through a virtual classroom.” CPA Island has six main buildings with modern architecture that creates bright and inviting spaces. The MACPA headquarters building is shown in Figure 2 . As you enter, you’ll find a reception desk with a computer that links to www.cpasuccess.com , a MACPA Web site highlighting the efforts of “Maryland CPAs on the cutting edge of business strategy…” Figure 2 — MACPA headquarters on CPA Island A presentation area on the first floor shows a continuous PowerPoint presentation that describes aspects of the CPA profession including the AICPA’s “CPA Vision Project” and typical public accounting career paths. Conference rooms and offices are on the second floor. The third floor has a video viewing room in which your avatar can watch an Apple Quicktime video, “Defining America’s CPAs,” made by the MACPA in association with the AICPA to highlight the variety of career opportunities in the CPA profession. The second main building on CPA Island is the Business Learning Institute Conference Center and headquarters of the SLACPA. A computer on the reception desk provides a link to the “CPAs on Second Life” blog ( www.slacpa.org ), dedicated to “Exploring the possibilities of CPAs in Second Life and building a community of people interested in the CPA profession.” Figure 3 shows the entrance to the third main building on CPA Island, the Second Life headquarters of KAWG&F. This real–life CPA firm (in practice more than 35 years) is the first U.S. CPA firm with an office in Second Life. Arlene Ciroula, COO of KAWG&F, says that “having this virtual office in Second Life provides KAWG&F with a unique way of connecting with both existing and potential clients, firm contacts and job seekers, while continuing to explore this emerging technology, environment and culture.” A computer on the KAWG&F reception desk provides a link to its “real” Web site. A large tropical aquarium behind the reception desk accents the space. Figure 3 — Second Life headquarters for KAWG&F “Three more buildings were recently added to CPA Island, including a meeting pavilion for New/Young Professionals, a CPA Firm of the Future Center, and the CFO of the Future Center,” says Tom Hood, executive director of the MACPA. “These ‘buildings’ will serve as hubs for exhibits, resources, and community around specific areas of interest. Construction is under way for a Center for Strategic Planning and a virtual CPA TV studio.” CPA Island 2 is already under construction and available for a visit. It is envisioned as a more public island where anyone can visit without first joining the SLACPA. One of its main features will be an educator’s pavilion. A few universities have already set up information kiosks with their logos and links to the accounting department Web pages. Getting Started in Second Life Here’s how to set up a Second Life account and create your own Second Life alter ego (known as an “avatar”): Visit the Second Life Web site ( www.secondlife.com ). Click “Join.” (It is free.) Choose your Second Life name. Pick from a list of available last names and enter the first name of your choice. Be careful selecting your avatar’s first and last name because it can’t be changed. When entering Second Life for the first time, it is a good idea to visit one of the new member orientation sites to practice walking, flying and teleporting around the virtual world with your keyboard and mouse. Enter your birth date (for age verification). Select your avatar style. Enter your basic account information (real name and password). Activate your account by clicking on the link in an e-mail you will receive from Second Life. Download and install the Second Life program on your computer. Log on with your new avatar’s name and your password. Congratulations: You are now a part of the metaverse! WHAT ABOUT OTHER CPA FIRMS AND ORGANIZATIONS? According to Hood, CPA Island and CPA Island 2 are just a start. CPA Island has room for more CPA offices and other organizations and there are plans to link to any other accounting related “islands” or communities that appear. H&R Block has a Second Life Island on which it sponsors “Ask a Tax Adviser” nights. Interestingly, the theme of the American Accounting Association 2007 annual meeting in Chicago was “Imagined Worlds of Accounting.” At the conference, Robert Bloomfield, an accounting professor at Cornell University and director of its MBA program, moderated a panel discussion titled, “From the Lab to the Virtual World.” He hosts a weekly speaker series broadcast in Second Life called “Metanomics,” which is a study of business and policy in the metaverse of virtual worlds ( www.johnson.cornell.edu/faculty/profiles/Bloomfield ). The videos provide a good demonstration of the “voice capability” recently added to Second Life (schedule and videos of archived shows available at http://metanomics.net ). In a recent interview for National Public Radio Weekend Edition ( www.npr.org , Feb. 9, 08), Bloomfield described the basics of the Second Life economy and the real financial losses from the recent Second Life banking crisis. (The currency used for economic transactions in Second Life is called Linden Dollars. Linden Dollars can be exchanged for real U.S. dollars at a rate of approximately 260-to-1. Last year, Linden Lab banned online gambling operations that had become popular in Second Life. Early this year, Linden Lab banned unregulated banking operations in Second Life because several banks were reneging on unsustainable high interest rates on deposits.) Bloomfield attributes his initial interest in Second Life to its potential use as an economic simulator in which reactions to new financial regulations could be studied by FASB. Professor Steven Hornik, of the University of Central Florida, is another accounting professor exploring accounting education applications. He created a Second Life location called Really Engaging Accounting and maintains a blog about his efforts at www.mydebitcredit.com . In his financial accounting course, he uses the social networking capabilities of Second Life and interactive 3-D objects that he creates. The objects demonstrate basic accounting principles. One simulates the effect of transactions on the basic accounting equation. Another simulates the use of T-accounts to record changes to account balances. Students use their avatars to manipulate the models. Videos of his Second Life creations are available on YouTube (search “second life accounting”). Second Life is an immersive and engaging 3-D virtual world with economic implications and opportunities for the real world. CPA Island is the current center of the public accounting profession in Second Life, but this won’t be the case for long as other CPA firms choose to use it as a tool for meeting, connecting, sharing and collaborating with others. Where business activity goes, it seems certain that CPAs will follow. The idea of offering virtual continuing education has been around for a few years. On June 18, it will become reality when the Maryland Association of CPAs holds what they believe to be the first CPE event for CPAs in Second Life. The event—a session titled “The Virtual World of Second Life—Real-World Business Applications”—is part of the inaugural Maryland Business & Accounting Expo, slated for June 17-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The session will feature John Zdanowski, CFO of Linden Lab (the company that created Second Life) and will qualify for one hour of CPE. Zdanowski will give his presentation from within Second Life as “Zee Linden,” his virtual alter ego. His PowerPoint slides will be viewed by Second Life attendees and real-life expo-goers at the same time. The MACPA, meanwhile, will use CPAIsland.com , a blog about the CPA profession’s virtual presence, to make available the supporting documents that participants will need to qualify for CPE. How to attend the virtual CPA session on June 18 The session from within Second Life that will qualify for one hour of CPE credit will begin at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. Here’s how to take part: Log in to Second Life. Select Edit -> Groups from the top menu, then click the “Search” button and enter SLACPA (short for Second Life Association of CPAs). When the SLACPA group appears, click the “Join” button. This will give you permission to visit CPA Island. Enter the following URL into the address bar of your Internet browser: http://slurl.com/secondlife/CPA%20Island/145/115/22/ . It will teleport you directly to the conference. Alternatively, you can select “Map” button at the bottom of the Second Life screen, then enter “CPA Island” in the search box and click the “Search” button. Double-click “CPA Island” in the search results box and you will be teleported to the welcome center on CPA Island. Look for a wall of signs and select the BLI Conference Center picture with your mouse. Right-click and select “Teleport,” and you will be placed at the entrance to the conference center. Proceed through the lobby and follow the signs to the conference center Zdanowski’s presentation is but one way in which the MACPA will incorporate Second Life into the Maryland Business and Accounting Expo. The event will be highlighted by the way in which virtual worlds are tied into the Expo experience. While the real-world Expo moves forward in Baltimore, Second Life’s CPA Island will include virtual exhibit booths for some of the Expo’s sponsors. Expo attendees can “visit” sponsors virtually as well as in person at the Expo. (The Expo’s Second Life exhibit booths are shown in the picture at the left.) Several other business and technology shows have already made their debut in Second Life, but this will be the first accounting show held in the virtual world. Earlier this year, the MACPA hosted the first Accounting Educators’ Conference in Second Life. Byron Patrick (shown in the picture below-left), a founding member of the MACPA’s New/Young Professional’s Network, spoke to accounting educators live and via Second Life. The educators were treated to a presentation of a virtual accounting classroom run from within Second Life by University of Central Florida Professor Steve Hornik. The pictures below depict the “live” session in Columbia, Md., and the virtual session in Second Life. JofA article “ Host a Virtual Meeting ,” Feb. 05, page 66 Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds—and How It Promises to Transform Society , Howard Rheingold, Summit Books, 1991. Maryland Business & Accounting Expo, June 17-18, Baltimore, www.mdbizexpo.com ©2008 AICPA	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2658
__label__wiki	0.81601	0.81601	Date: Old to new Sort Bestseller: High to low Artist: A to Z Artist: Z to A Title: A to Z Title: Z to A Label: A to Z Label: Z to A Date: Old to new Date: New to old Price: Low to high Price: High to low Label rank: Low to high Label rank: High to low Car Crash Set Emotional - (5:02) 136 BPM Speed Of Life - (4:47) C/C/S 2019 Dubsteppers For Haiti: Volume Four Betamorph Audiorabbit - "Bass Face" - (4:30) 141 BPM Bone Loc - "Pigs & Pans" - (4:10) 140 BPM The Faun - "The Future Of Target Lock" - (4:19) Netrik - "The Process" - (5:38) 142 BPM Instigate - "Sik Style" - (6:30) 140 BPM Orien - "The Ninth Sine" - (5:09) 140 BPM SkinzMann - "Dubstruktion" - (4:11) 140 BPM Subkinetik - "Speaker Assault" - (3:43) 140 BPM Sparc - "Sik Fuk" - (5:03) 140 BPM Tim Ismag - "Two Graves" - (5:01) 140 BPM DubSac - "Afflictions" - (4:04) 140 BPM Metzo - "Kill Me Now" - (5:10) 140 BPM Tarzan - "Mindscape" - (5:56) 140 BPM Brumak - "Messiah" (feat Relish) - (4:47) 140 BPM Depone - "It Could Be Sweet" - (5:46) 140 BPM Fish Finger - "If You Don't Mind" - (6:30) 140 BPM Nameloc - "Mayday" - (7:05) 140 BPM X-Zero - "Abyss" - (4:56) 140 BPM The Faun - "Skip Loader" - (7:48) 142 BPM Brumak - "East Of Antares" - (5:20) Atreus - "Immortal" - (5:29) 140 BPM Mr Curtamos - "Milk" (HD4000 Mas Leche remix) - (6:01) 140 BPM Teh Cynic - "Swagger" - (5:09) 138 BPM SNEP - "Wrong Turn" - (6:46) Apothiest - "A Twisted Reality" - (6:01) Policy - "Stand With U" - (4:48) 140 BPM Banana Bomber - "Lost" - (4:06) Ghosthack - "4" - (5:17) 140 BPM 3rdeye - "Ascent Descent" - (4:56) 140 BPM Kaiori Breathe & Tripwire - "The Shortest Distance Between Two Hearts" - (4:13) 140 BPM Two Beans - "Moonlight Dub" - (5:35) 138 BPM Overcast Radio - "Atlantis Dub (Paske Ayiti)" - (5:57) HAITI 004 The Burn Unit EP JungleXpeditions Burn Unit - (6:37) 174 BPM 23-49 - (6:56) 175 BPM Panther - (6:41) 174 BPM Vile Of Blood - (6:37) 175 BPM JXDWARDEP 002 Specialty Party Rush Hour Holland Specialty Party (vocal) - (5:03) 128 BPM Specialty Party (instrumental) - (5:01) 128 BPM Lights Over Fort Lee - (5:06) 126 BPM Played by: Big Dope P Review: This batch of Beatvandals floor fillers initially surfaced 7 years ago on wax and has been long deleted on the format. It finally gets a digital release as a 3 track download which gathers the vocals and rhythms of the first lady of freaked out hip hop, a certain infamous rock band who just called it quits, the Bussa Bus and even a Toots tried & trusted classic all to be reworked with Beatvandals mash up treatment .It ultimately delivers a fun release that is basically a no brainer for a packed dancefloor. RH-DC 6 Everything Hits Specialty Party - (4:06) 128 BPM For Lost Time - (3:47) Service Changes - (4:22) Can't Get You - (5:00) 126 BPM Lifted - (5:16) 128 BPM Look At Them - (2:22) Lost & Free - (4:47) 135 BPM One Last Time - (5:04) 128 BPM Anniversary - (5:31) 129 BPM Disco Report - (5:18) 131 BPM Feared Machines - (1:37) 129 BPM Played by: Mike Hindle - Immersed Audio, Cos BV (Car Crash Set) RH 120LP Hit Gone Bad EP Hit Gone Bad - (5:44) 125 BPM Walk Up - (6:27) 125 BPM Thick Nostalgia - (5:57) 125 BPM Played by: Recloose, Shadow Dancer Review: Policy first came to the fore with a debut release on Rush Hour's seemingly dormant Direct Current imprint back in 2011, focusing on the kind of summery, garage-indebted house music that called to mind Sepalcure and FaltyDL. A second release then followed on the highly active Rush Hour Recordings. Policy now brings his old school combination of shuffling drum machines, classic NYC electro and submerged funk to the Argot label with the Hit Gone bad EP. The title track is trippy in nature thanks to twinkling and transposing percussion, subject to quick fire flashes of disco that shoot across its face. Hallucinogenic synths then maneuver n sporadic burst in "Walk Up", while the deep and jazzy grooves of "Thick Nostalgia" are perfect for a lounge room waltz with a loved one or cheeky night cap. ARGOT 004 Postscript 187 - (6:06) 118 BPM Grove Street Freeze - (5:54) 118 BPM Remembrance - (6:13) 125 BPM Ghost In The Groove - (5:34) 116 BPM Wiseblood - (6:40) 123 BPM Big Beast Anthem - (6:21) 126 BPM SILK 065 Neo Violence Policy - "Warm Up" - (7:36) 125 BPM Layup - "Dazed Moves" - (5:11) 123 BPM Daniel Klauser - "Perc" - (5:30) 124 BPM Reblok - "Ja Kidam, A Ti" - (6:40) 122 BPM JTRP - "Puff Dat" - (6:10) 125 BPM DKA - "Pump This Party" - (7:52) 120 BPM Kid Mark - "She Makes Me Crazy" - (7:33) 125 BPM SBSTRD - "Rock The Boat" - (5:35) 128 BPM Mitewort - "Low Blow" - (4:40) 129 BPM ANS - "Sewer Beauty" - (6:14) 124 BPM BEEF 062 Best Of Illegal Alien 2013 Xpansul - "A Land Called Techno" (feat STEEL5000 - original mix) - (6:45) 128 BPM On & Off - "Groupa" (original mix) - (6:43) 126 BPM Erphun - "A Day With Bugsy" (original mix) - (7:38) 124 BPM Bryan Chapman - "Peak Khaos" (Sutter Cane remix) - (7:48) 125 BPM Lex Gorrie - "Sedated" (Chris Hope & Andre Walter remix) - (7:25) 124 BPM Angel Costa - "Black Arrow" (original mix) - (6:51) 127 BPM Andre Ramos - "Out Of Time" (Subfractal dub mix) - (7:49) 127 BPM Angy Kore - "Femme Fatale" (A Brothers remix) - (8:01) 128 BPM Forest People - "Mulach" (Deh Noizer remix) - (7:41) 127 BPM Bryan Chapman - "Silo" (Ryuji Takeuchi remix) - (6:45) 125 BPM Reinier Zonneveld - "Reverse Psychology" (original mix) - (5:24) 126 BPM Lex Gorrie - "Sedative" (Tom Laws remix - version 2) - (8:07) 126 BPM Urbano - "Zeitgeist" (original mix) - (5:52) 129 BPM Submerge & Ricardo Garduno - "The Souls Of Humanity" (original mix) - (6:30) 128 BPM Reinier Zonneveld - "Deceptive Guidance" (Monix retooled version) - (6:28) 131 BPM Daniele Crocenzi - "Carpet" (DJ Hi Shock remix) - (6:20) 127 BPM Fixon - "Mi Calle" (Wave Form remix) - (6:43) 126 BPM Jorg Rodriguez - "Bane" (Kostas Maskalides dub mix) - (7:19) 125 BPM Andre Ramos - "Motion Enterprise" (Michele Ciuoffo & Marc Troit remix) - (6:51) 128 BPM Policy Of Truth - "Sinfatu" (MSDMNR remix) - (9:00) 126 BPM IARBC 003 Shipai - (5:59) 123 BPM Mingde - (6:45) 123 BPM Shilin - (5:12) 123 BPM Jiantan - (5:16) 123 BPM Shuanglian - (6:30) 123 BPM Zhongshan - (4:25) 123 BPM Taipei Main Station - (2:04) 123 BPM NTU Hospital - (2:51) 123 BPM Daan Park - (4:09) 123 BPM Taipei 101 - (4:00) 123 BPM Played by: Cos BV (Car Crash Set) Emotional/Speed Of Life Speed Of Life - (4:47) 135 BPM CCS 2019 The Disconekt We Are Connected - (6:33) 123 BPM Moleskine - (6:23) 116 BPM His Meaningful Breath - (6:01) 108 BPM Slink - (4:36) 140 BPM Boca Sweep - (3:44) 140 BPM Battered Trumpet - (4:09) 140 BPM Battered Trumpet (Noble remix) - (4:37) 140 BPM Battered Trumpet (Glume remix) - (3:18) 140 BPM Played by: KXVU Review: An artist known for abstract and tough music, Policy's debut Southpoint solo release doesn't disappoint. Known for his frogger-style label hopping, he lands on Southpoint for these latest treats, of which there are three. Darkness is the key vibe here, with "Slink" kicking things off with distressed film dialogue samples and brooding stop-start drum patterns and a sinister bass buzz. Elsewhere "Boca Sweep" hints at witch-house doom and dreamy synths, whilst "Battered Trumpet" flits between bassy garage bounce and fuzzy ghetto bounce. Noble, meanwhile drops a remix full of scattershot rhythms, whilst Glume swerves into smoother instrumental hip-hop territory. STPT 016 Deep Dubstep Chameleon Audio Volume 1 Chameleon Audio Sour F4ce - "Woman Alone" - (4:13) 140 BPM Jacotanu - "Mental Reset" - (3:15) 140 BPM KXVU - "Brawler" - (4:35) 140 BPM Manul & Energy Man - "Fiat Saxo" - (5:36) 140 BPM Policy - "Diesel Cove" - (2:52) 140 BPM Jakebob - "Disgusting" - (4:47) 140 BPM Triple S & Relic - "We Duz Dis" - (4:51) 140 BPM StrapC & Itmek - "Bubble" - (4:10) 138 BPM Particle - "Shakeup" - (5:24) 93 BPM Long Range - "Now We're Talking" - (3:16) 138 BPM OMAAR - "Untitled Riddim" - (5:25) 93 BPM Chemist RNS - "Put That Thing On Me" - (5:01) 140 BPM S3 - "Split" - (4:38) 140 BPM MoJoe - "Move Up" - (4:44) 140 BPM Aranha - "Chronphantasma" - (4:56) 140 BPM Triple S/Elkie & Goosensei - "The Resistance" - (4:44) 140 BPM Rawtrachs - "Final Flight" - (3:53) 93 BPM 7th Ed - "Dark Fruit" - (3:26) 140 BPM Drax & 20-4 - "JT On Road" - (3:29) 140 BPM Hollow - "Target" - (3:04) 155 BPM Played by: Juno Recommends Bass Review: Chameleon Audio had a big year in 2016, instilling their name on our charts as regular go-getters ad quality scouts of new talents in the bass game. This is one of those leviathan compilations where even the most critical of DJs will find something to jump up about, as there is so much damn gear on this badboy! Tunes by the likes of Jacotanu, KXVU, and Policy deliver some much-needed grime lashings, while others like Strap C and Imtek's "Bubble, or even "Shakeup" by Particle, break out the London half-step riddims for the heads. From dub to house, the influences in these things are vast and unmatched. Dig through it. CACMP 001 The Compilation Vol 2 Simply Deep Dokunen - "Kannelfornian Denzelit" - (4:22) 130 BPM Two Sevenz - "All The Time" - (4:22) 140 BPM Joedan - "Falling" - (4:05) 130 BPM Limbic - "Beef" - (2:46) 140 BPM Lowquid - "Bulbasaur" - (4:21) 136 BPM Rizmail - "Trippin" - (3:36) 52 BPM Chemist RNS - "Clubbin" - (6:01) 130 BPM Noble - "Nights" - (4:01) 67 BPM Policy - "Wet Patch" - (3:02) 129 BPM Drax - "Brain Tumor" - (5:09) 140 BPM KXVU - "Peak For You" - (4:34) 140 BPM Aranha - "Contamination" - (5:05) 140 BPM Jubley - "Free You" - (6:49) 63 BPM Opus & Loudcutta - "Travella" - (4:36) 138 BPM Kinderleng - "Helerin" - (5:07) 138 BPM Luc St. Clair - "Randy Savage" - (4:24) 140 BPM Baffl - "Go Wet" - (5:40) 148 BPM Review: The promotional platform turned record label Simply Deep present a strong compilation of ten exclusive tracks for the imprint's debut outing. What once was simply a music promotion service is now branching into a larger operation for Simply Deep. Wishing to support talent where it is due, the label are on the constant lookout for new and aspiring artists who are making quality music, regardless of genre specifics. Highlights on their second label compilation include the dark and bass driven street level antics of Jordan's "Falling", the deep dubstep done to perfection (what a bassline!) on Chemist RNS - "Clubbin", the savage grime tendencies of KXVU's "Peak For You" and Opus & Loudcutta's paranoid and dystopian trip "Travella". SDC 002 RotPot Jitta - (4:36) 140 BPM Metric - (2:46) 140 BPM Hilltop Dub - (4:36) 140 BPM Like Clockwork - (4:43) 140 BPM ROTPOTRECORDS 007 Drax - "Obsessive" - (4:13) 140 BPM Policy, Triple S & Jakebob - "Idiot Box" - (3:55) 105 BPM Mr Dubz - "Musically Dope" (VIP) - (5:17) 141 BPM Aranha - "Zaku" - (4:20) 140 BPM Manul & Energy Man - "Povenga" - (3:13) 141 BPM S3 - "Watching You" - (5:08) 140 BPM Cleaverhype - "Anomaly Detected" - (4:58) 140 BPM Swedger - "Earth" - (3:47) 140 BPM Chemist RNS - "Different Looks" - (5:08) 140 BPM HR6 - "Know Me" - (4:41) 140 BPM Particle - "Haunted House Riddim" - (3:19) 140 BPM Sour F4ce - "Flerp" - (4:41) 140 BPM 0neda - "Lorda" - (2:58) 140 BPM MoJoe - "So Was" - (4:40) 140 BPM Beanzo - "Amnesiac" - (3:46) 140 BPM Metis & Dunman - "Commence" - (4:09) 140 BPM Jakebob - "Lewinski" - (4:14) 140 BPM Aztek - "Secure" - (2:44) 140 BPM Fork & Knife - "Metal Mouth" - (4:00) 145 BPM Meijis - "Amber Leaf" - (5:40) 140 BPM Lingerz - "War" - (3:56) 140 BPM Wilbuforce - "Spirit Dub" - (2:24) 140 BPM Rawtrachs - "Cybernetic Transmutation" - (4:23) 140 BPM Defiant - "Corrupt Data" - (3:01) 140 BPM 7th Ed - "CVB" - (5:03) 140 BPM Sensi - "Deity" - (4:49) 140 BPM The Cosmos - "Badda Day" - (3:18) 140 BPM Zobol - "Me, Marvin Gaye & The Kids" - (5:39) 160 BPM Itmek - "Xoxo" - (5:18) 88 BPM Technician & AanE - "Creature" - (5:26) 87 BPM Slimzos Allstars - Winter Edition Slimzos Recordings Dubzta - "The NightMare Before Christmas" - (5:01) 140 BPM Filthy Gears - "Grinch Riddim" - (3:13) 140 BPM Slimzee And As If Kid - "Earthquake" - (4:12) 140 BPM Garna - "Golden Egg" - (5:06) 140 BPM JLSXND7RS - "Silent Hill 2" - (3:12) 140 BPM Trends - "Jaws" - (4:12) 140 BPM AS IF KID - "Commitments" - (4:08) 140 BPM Owlybeats - "One Way" - (3:18) 140 BPM Gizmo - "Strung" - (4:29) 140 BPM Scope - "Clc 220" - (4:13) 93 BPM Dallen - "Melt" - (3:39) 93 BPM Garna - "TimesLikeThese" - (5:05) 140 BPM JFO - "Shadow Riddim" - (4:48) 140 BPM Policy - "Rain Dance" - (3:14) 140 BPM USF - "Punishment" - (4:44) 140 BPM Deuce - "Plagueis" - (4:08) 140 BPM Hektik - "Dirt" - (5:35) 140 BPM SLIMZOSDIGITAL00W Silk To Dry The Tears The Cyclist - "The City Hangover" - (5:15) 120 BPM Akasha System - "Bloom" - (6:44) 122 BPM Coyote Clean Up - "Worldwide Sunshine" (In Yr Heart Not The Sky dub) - (3:58) 122 BPM Lunate - "Memory Traces" - (7:27) 122 BPM Sapphire Slows - "Sometimes" - (5:20) 115 BPM PARC - "Dream" - (6:50) 117 BPM Octo Octa - "Not Sure What To Do" (Variation Zoning 4) - (6:20) 120 BPM Anna Cook - "Underwater Phonecall" - (5:57) 103 BPM Kaazi - "Paix/Paix" - (3:28) 114 BPM Afterhours - "Mood Ring" - (4:24) 120 BPM Fast Times - "Hotmachine" - (3:31) 125 BPM Maria Minerva - "Losing You" - (3:22) 128 BPM Beat Detectives - "New Swing" - (3:31) 120 BPM Nackt - "Der Konig 1-4" - (5:32) 118 BPM Strategy - "California" - (5:41) 118 BPM Bobby Browser - "Desert Wind" - (5:04) 127 BPM Orthographic Figure - "No Way" - (5:14) 124 BPM Deeper Kenz - "Lit Blank" - (4:16) 136 BPM Policy - "Hold Me" - (6:22) 128 BPM Jupiter Jax - "Together" - (5:11) 118 BPM Pleasure Model - "La Guardia" - (4:30) 122 BPM Magic Touch + Bobby B - "Londonbeat" - (9:35) 114 BPM Body-San - "Tongue Control" - (5:44) 107 BPM Gary Safe - "Dial Up To The Palace" - (3:02) 84 BPM Regularfantasy - "Anything (But That)" (Plush Managements Inc. Spare Me mix) - (5:32) 123 BPM James Booth - "Internalize" - (8:42) 118 BPM Romy - "Footsteps" - (4:15) 127 BPM Pharaohs - "Cry Of Love" - (6:03) 136 BPM Golden Teacher - "Four Faces" - (3:38) 150 BPM Roche - "The City Looks Beautiful From Up Here" - (3:33) 120 BPM CosBV - "Night Drifting" - (6:33) 104 BPM Garna/Slimzee/As.If Kid/Gizmo/Policy Rotpot 001 Garna - "888" - (4:12) 140 BPM Slimzee & AS.IF KID - "Bumbaclit" - (4:00) 140 BPM Gizmo - "Untitled" - (4:15) 140 BPM Policy - "Nightstalker" - (4:36) 140 BPM Nothing But... Tech House Essentials Vol 05 Nothing But Fluxci - "Take Me Back" (Gabriel Slick & Sean Jay Dee Retwist) - (6:31) 119 BPM Wolfgang & Joseph - "Big Pimpin" (original mix) - (6:43) 125 BPM Deep Policy - "Clubby Affair" (original mix) - (8:07) 123 BPM Roy Batty & Franky Trova - "Miami" (original mix) - (6:30) 124 BPM Bread On Toast - "Raisin" (original mix) - (6:45) 126 BPM DJ Godoy - "Masquerade" (feat Vanna Vee - Niltox remix) - (6:40) 125 BPM Wally Lopez - "Non Stop" (original mix) - (7:44) 123 BPM Mariano Salazar - "I Can Feel It" (original mix) - (6:15) 124 BPM Daleo - "The Meg" (original mix) - (7:52) 126 BPM BenShock - "First Spell" (original mix) - (5:25) 124 BPM David Caetano - "All Right Again" (original mix) - (6:29) 130 BPM Vittorio 004 - "Free" (original mix) - (7:19) 124 BPM Silverfox - "Now Move It Back" (William Moore remix) - (4:54) 126 BPM HANNS (DE) & Jojo Angel - "Heal Me" (original mix) - (7:27) 124 BPM Alexia Nigh - "Lovin' You" (original mix) - (6:00) 125 BPM Carkeys - "U Got It" (original mix) - (7:05) 124 BPM Black Fancy - "The Hook" (original mix) - (5:44) 124 BPM Extasie - "Hope" (original mix) - (6:53) 122 BPM Christopher Lawrenz - "Latin Sol" (Luca Doobie remix) - (7:05) 122 BPM CCO - "Terre Nere" (Sergio Sergi remix) - (6:11) 124 BPM S-Pro - "Crafty" (original mix) - (6:33) 128 BPM Tawata - "650" (original mix) - (6:59) 128 BPM Reboot - "Son Of 5050" (Luca Donzelli remix) - (6:46) 126 BPM Salva Di Nobles - "We Like The Party" (original mix) - (6:14) 125 BPM Filthy French - "Moving The Record" (Nick Olivetti remix) - (4:54) 125 BPM NBTHE 005 Center Of Earth Center Of Earth - (2:48) 140 BPM Murderbot - (2:49) 142 BPM Dry Planet - (2:48) 93 BPM Vacant - (3:19) 65 BPM CAWS 006	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2659
__label__cc	0.708888	0.291112	Justia Lawyer Directory Business Law Massachusetts Menemsha Attorneys Menemsha, Massachusetts Business Lawyers Mary Sullivan Esq. Vineyard Haven, MA Business Law Attorney with 34 years experience (508) 687-9929 87 Center St. Box 1873 [mail] Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury Western New England University School of Law General Practice including Litigation and Jury Trials. Real Estate, Divorce, Insurance, Probate, Immigration, Bankruptcy, Alimony Modification, Custody, Restraining Orders,Title Insurance, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Collections. Daniel James Larkosh Edgartown, MA Business Law Attorney with 29 years experience (508) 939-9500 20 Meshacket Road PO Box 9000; PMB #193 Business, Appeals, Divorce and Family Suffolk Univ Law School Dan Larkosh's Summary Litigator and Trial Attorney since 1991. Successful Appellate Lawyer. Major metropolitan law firm experience. Mr. Larkosh has made thousands of courtroom appearances in California and Massachusetts. He has also successfully mediated dozens of complex divorces and drafted the judgments by mutual agreement. Dan Larkosh's Specialties: Commercial and Real Estate Litigation, Complex Divorce and Custody Cases, Criminal Defense, Appeals, Professional Liability Defense, Divorce Mediation. Schedule a confidential consultation: Located in Edgartown, Massachusetts and serving Cape Cod, the islands as well as all of Massachusetts, our lawyers concentrate in the areas of local municipal law, real estate law, business law, and family law. Our... Emily Kellndorfer Falmouth, MA Business Law Lawyer (508) 540-6303 159 Town Hall Square Jodee Pike Bishop Falmouth, MA Business Law Attorney with 32 years experience Paul F. Lorincz Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer with 44 years experience (508) 222-0002 144 Bank Street Attleboro, MA 02703-1019 Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family A PARTNER with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, including mediation and conciliation, corporate and business law, civil litigation, and estate planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston College in 1972, Attorney Lorincz graduated from Boston College Law School in 1975 and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He is a member of the Attleboro, Bristol County, and Massachusetts Bar Associations. In addition, he is a member of the Massachusetts Council on... John S. Booth Barnstable, MA Business Law Attorney with 6 years experience (508) 202-1709 3180 Main Street Barnstable, MA 02630 Free ConsultationBusiness, Personal Injury, Probate and Tax Boston University School of Law and Roger Williams University School of Law Attorney John S. Booth is a graduate of Penn State University and received his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law, and the degree of Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. Prior to founding Booth Law, P.C., John was an associate attorney at Haddleton & Associates, P.C. in Hyannis, MA. John represents clients in the areas of elder law and estate planning, tax, real estate, business and corporate law, trust and estate administration, personal injury and fiduciary litigation. John is a member of the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts... Timothy E. Angley Plymouth, MA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience (508) 746-1382 121 Warren Avenue A local firm with a focus on Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and Business Law. We work with every client personally and strive to give you the best possible experience. Anthony Doss New Bedford, MA Business Law Lawyer with 1 year experience (508) 542-3510 257 Union Street C/O Justice Bridge Legal Center Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning University of Massachusetts School of Law Orleans, MA Business Law Attorney with 31 years experience (508) 255-8555 19A Cove Road Rutgers School of Law-Camden Jim O'Brien concentrates his practice in the areas of Real Estate, Wills, Estates & Probate, and Small Business Law. He provides experienced and dedicated representation for home owners, refinance, buying, selling, lenders, and title insurance. Jim advocates for those with wills, trusts, and estate planning matters. In addition, he assists small business owners in all legal aspects of their business. Jim is dedicated to providing exceptional communication and the best possible representation. Make Jim O'Brien your Cape Cod lawyer! Keith E Phillis Boston, MA Business Law Attorney with 4 years experience (617) 933-9621 One Boston Place, Suite 2600 Business, Estate Planning, Securities and Tax Keith E. Phillis focuses his practice on tax, corporate and renewable energy matters. His tax experience includes extensive involvement with the structuring and sale of investment assets in a wide range of industries. His corporate experience includes all aspects of business formation and governance, from start-ups to asset portfolios valued at over $500M. Keith's renewable energy experience extends to the identification, structuring, development, financing and sale of renewable energy projects throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Keith represents renewable energy asset developers and asset managers at all stages in an asset's life, from identification and due diligence of opportunities to acquisition... Michael S. Mehrmann Kingston, MA Business Law Lawyer with 35 years experience (781) 585-3911 29 Main Street Kingston, MA 02364 Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp Eric L Hargraves Fall River, MA Business Law Lawyer with 9 years experience (508) 203-1848 155 North Main Street` Business, Estate Planning, Family and Landlord Tenant Attorney Eric L. Hargraves is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Hargraves is also a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Prior to founding the Law Office of Eric L. Hargraves, Attorney Hargraves worked in the Consumer Protection Division of the Rhode Island Attorney General drafting advisory opinions and reviewing settlement and transfer agreements, as well as cases of potential consumer fraud... Stephen K Withers Jr. A PARNTER with the firm, whose practice covers a wide-range of legal fields, and focuses primarily in Estate Planning and Administration, Probate Law, Real Estate, and Small Business and Non-Profit Organizations. Attorney Withers is actively involved in serving the Greater Attleboro Area as a member of the Attleboro School Committee, Rotary Club of Attleboro, Massachusetts (President, 2011-2012), a member of the Board of Directors of the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, a Director of the United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, and as a member of the Sturdy Memorial Foundation, Inc. He is a member of the Attleboro Area, Bristol... Marc Roberts Fall River, MA Business Law Lawyer with 15 years experience (508) 672-2322 56 N Main St Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence My name is Attorney Marc Roberts and I want to let you know a little about me and what I believe about the law. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford with a Bachelorâs of the Arts Degree obtained from majoring in Psychology. I obtained my law degree at Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. I passed the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Examinations in 2004 and have been a practicing attorney ever since. My career started off as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bristol County District Attorneyâs Office where I was stationed primarily in the... Keith C. Elder (781) 585-4441 68 Evergreen Street Suite 8E Business, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Entertainment & Sports James Jerome Coogan Attleboro, MA Business Law Lawyer (508) 222-0002 144 Bank St Business, Estate Planning and Probate A partner with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, probate, trusts and estates. Attorney Coogan graduated from Boston College and Boston College Law School, where he was a member of the Boston College Industrial and Commercial Law Review. He is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Massachusetts and New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of Massachusetts and the District of Rhode Island. Attorney Coogan is President of the Ernest H. Augat Charitable Foundation, serves on the Board of the Bristol County... Benjamin H. Dowling Attleboro, MA Business Law Attorney with 11 years experience (617) 217-1438 89 North Main Street Free ConsultationBusiness, Immigration, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate Attorney Dowling is a Massachusetts and Rhode Island attorney with deep roots in Southeastern New England and a reputation for business savvy and pragmatism. Attorney Dowling is passionate about advocating on behalf of his clients. His service model is to work one-on-one with clients to develop creative legal and non-legal solutions to problems. Unlike attorney-client interactions with large law firms, Attorney Dowling's clients have ready access to their lawyer, over the phone, via email or in-person. Attorney Dowling represents a diverse range of companies, institutions, developers, individuals and families across many industries with a concentration in some... Tracey Taylor Barnstable, MA Business Law Lawyer with 27 years experience Business, Family, Personal Injury and Probate I am a general practitioner with extensive experience in civil litigation matters. Christopher G. Kehoe New Bedford, MA Business Law Lawyer with 30 years experience (508) 207-7937 50 Homers Wharf Business, Estate Planning, Family and Tax Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., A Former IRS Tax Attorney Offices Locations: Wakefield RI, Warwick RI, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA. Member of Rhode Island and Mass Bar. Authorized to practice before the IRS and US Tax Court throughout the US. 20 Years of Experience Legal Services Include: Tax Matters: IRS & State Tax Problems & Matters, Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements & Time Payment Agreements, Abatement of Penalties, Tax Collection, Bank Levies, Wage Levies, Tax Levies, Property Seizures, Tax Liens, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Amnesty, Tax Audits, Motor Vehicle License & Register Blocks, Professional Consultations, Tax Appeals, Tax... Peter Daigle Centerville, MA Business Law Lawyer with 22 years experience (508) 771-7444 1550 Falmouth Road, Suite 10 Centerville, MA 02632 Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Real Estate The Law Offices of Peter M. Daigle, along with its professional staff of paralegal and legal assistants, has provided Massachusetts residents with skilled legal representation for over 10 years. Skilled in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy laws, as well as foreclosure protection, the Law Offices of Peter M. Daigle will provide professional representation you need. With offices in Centerville and Norwell The Law Offices of Peter M. Daigle serves clients all over Eastern Massachusetts. John F.D. Jacobi III (508) 222-0002 144 Bank St. Business, Elder and Municipal A PARTNER with the firm, concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, municipal, land use and development law, commercial loans and medicaid planning. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston College in 1973, Attorney Jacobi graduated from Boston College Law School in 1976 and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Attorney Jacobi has served as Attleboro City Solicitor, Chairman of the Attleboro Municipal Building Commission, president of the Attleboro Bar Association and Attleboro Area Mental Health. Paul Lancia Fall River, MA Business Law Attorney (774) 929-0565 PO Box 9502 Providence 02940 Business, Animal, Appeals and Collections Law practice providing legal representation and consulting services to individuals and business. Firm associates practicing in the areas of commercial law and litigation, business and real estate law, construction law criminal defense, domestic relations, personal injury and civil rights; special education/disabilty law, estate probate and litigation. Admiralty, Maritime and Marine Salvage law. International matters with a legal significance. Immigration, Visas, Contracts, Import/Export Experienced working within EU countries. Subspecialty practice of representation of motorcyclists and motorcyclist organizations with issues involving motorcycle specific laws and enforcement; lobbying; injuries resulting while operating a motorcycle and related legal matters. Providing pro bono legal services to deserving individuals and... Christopher F. Murray Plymouth, MA Business Law Attorney with 19 years experience (508) 746-4144 18 Main St. Extension Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal and DUI Attorney Christopher F. Murray is the founder and principal of Plymouth Rock Legal. He is an experienced trial attorney and former prosecutor who represents clients in commercial and business litigation, personal injury, and criminal matters. Our lawyers are well versed in the law and in the courtroom. We approach our cases with years of experience and success in helping to advocate your case. We understand that each matter is important to each client and provide the type of quality individualized service that larger firms cannot. We pledge to give superior legal representation to the client at a reasonable cost.... Michael Thomas Baker Esquire (800) 701-0352 36 Cordage Park Circle Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax Baker Law Group, PC with offices in Hingham, Plymouth, Holliston, and Brockton specializes in estate planning, elder law, asset protection and business law services, tailor-made to a client's particular needs and wishes. Our legal counsel is essential - whether you have a growing family, are planning to retire, are investing in property, or are starting or exiting a business - to protect your assets today and efficiently transfer your wealth tomorrow. George Boerger Duxbury, MA Business Law Attorney with 31 years experience (781) 585-2900 20 Tremont Street, Suite 17 (Entrance #9) Duxbury, MA 02332 Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning William Yates Sandwich, MA Business Law Lawyer with 20 years experience (508) 375-0033 28 Route 6A, #3A Sandwich, MA 02563 Business, Elder and Estate Planning Lauren G Klein Nantucket, MA Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience As a litigator trained “in the trenches” at a well-regarded Wall Street firm, Attorney Lauren G. Klein possesses the familiarity with the law, attention to detail, and forceful powers of persuasion conducive to positive outcomes. In addition, her compassionate and thoughtful nature helps her clients – particularly those going through a divorce – navigate even the roughest of voyages. Ms. Klein received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and her J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1983. She served as the first law clerk for the Hon. Edward R. Korman... Lynn Holdsworth Sagamore Beach, MA Business Law Lawyer with 21 years experience (508) 833-1900 110 State Road, Suite 3 Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 Business, Animal, Divorce and Domestic Violence Attorney Holdsworth's practice is focused primarily on business law, data security and privacy law, family law, and LGBT family law. She provides Limited Assistance Representation for clients in the Probate and Family Courts and also provides consultation services for legal issues related to education, children and mental health. Attorney Holdsworth is a 1997 graduate of Stetson University College of Law (magna cum laude). Prior to entering law school, she worked in the mental health field, counseling families, couples, groups and individuals. She has worked for community mental health facilities as well as hospitals and has developed two comprehensive community treatment programs... David J. Correira SWANSEA, MA Business Law Attorney with 31 years experience (508) 679-5040 1010 GAR Highway SWANSEA, MA 02777 Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax Mr. Timothy J McNamara Esq. (508) 888-8100 128 Route 6A Business, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate Born and raised on Cape Cod, I am proud to be able to help the people in my community plan for, or otherwise address, legal issues in family and in business. My office is very knowledgeable in advising small businesses both new and old, families that range from 2 to 20 members, and consumer and business bankruptcies. Please don't hesitate to give my office a call if you have any questions in these areas. Brian R Lewis Lakeville, MA Business Law Attorney (508) 946-3323 1 Main St Lakeville, MA 02347 Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate At the Law Office of Brian R. Lewis, our Massachusetts bankruptcy attorneys carry over twenty years of combined experience. We have a proven track record of providing legal advice and representation in matters related to bankruptcy, foreclosures, and debt relief. Servicing the South Shore and Eastern Massachusetts areas, our firm focuses on helping our clients achieve freedom from debt through both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. You may also be surprised to know that there are solutions to your debt issues that do not always require you to file bankruptcy. However, when there is no better alternative, we will... Matthew Aspden Somerset, MA Business Law Lawyer with 34 years experience (508) 674-0890 1026 County St Business, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury Michael P. Costa Swansea, MA Business Law Attorney (617) 694-6035 1010 G.A.R. Highway Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce Gordon Carpenter West Yarmouth, MA Business Law Attorney (508) 771-6272 481 Buck Island Road #3B West Yarmouth, MA 02673 Thomas J. Cleary Raynham, MA Business Law Attorney (508) 880-6677 10 Commerce Way Raynham, MA 02767 Business, Consumer, Employment and Estate Planning Kristen Greenwood Sagamore Beach, MA Business Law Lawyer (508) 299-3965 349 Old Plymouth Rd Business, Criminal, DUI and Education Thomas Howard Clarke Jr Chatham, MA Business Law Lawyer with 49 years experience (415) 543-4800 20 Uncle Zlotis Rd Business, Environmental, Military and Real Estate UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall (508) 996-8291 388 County St Business, Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate Susan Gallagher-Heroux Taunton, MA Business Law Lawyer with 32 years experience (508) 821-2900 18 Broadway Business, Criminal and DUI Daniel P. Neelon Barnstable Town, MA Business Law Attorney with 35 years experience (508) 420-2600 325 Cotuit Rd Barnstable Town, MA 02648 Business, Bankruptcy, IP and Securities Business Lawyers in Nearby Cities South Dartmouth Business Lawyers in Nearby Counties Dukes County Nantucket County Need legal help with a business law matter? Business laws include all municipal, state, and federal laws that regulate businesses and commerce. Some industries, such as finance, face specific laws and regulations that apply to those in the field. Businesses of all types also must conform to many regulations that apply across the board, such as environmental regulations and advertising laws. A business lawyer can help you address the myriad legal issues that arise when you are starting a new venture, operating an established company, or winding up or selling a business. Business lawyers handle a broad spectrum of legal issues that confront companies. For new ventures, a business lawyer can help with business formation decisions, including selecting the proper business form, such a partnership, LLC or corporation, or addressing financial compliance issues when raising capital. In addition, business lawyers can offer advice when reviewing leases, purchase agreements, and other types of contracts. Other issues covered in this practice area include employee compensation and benefits, building relationships with independent contractors and other entities, and compliance with relevant advertising regulations. While most business lawyers deal in transactional work (contracts and forms), some also litigate business disputes that arise from transactional work. Business litigation attorneys may handle issues such as breach of contract claims, consumer class action lawsuits, and wrongful termination claims. Business judgment rule: a presumption that directors making a business decision, not involving self-interest, act on an informed basis, in good faith and in the honest belief that their actions are in the corporation's best interest. Pierce the veil: A court no longer affords a shareholder of a corporation the protection of limited liability when the corporation has neglected corporate formalities and intermingled assets between the shareholder and the corporation.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2660
__label__cc	0.671307	0.328693	Home > The Department > Career Opportunities > Graduate Development Program > 2018 Graduate Development Program 2018 Graduate Development Program 2017 Career Fair Dates The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is responsible for the design and implementation of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport and regional development policies and programs. We work to: promote, evaluate, plan and invest in infrastructure and regional development; foster an efficient, sustainable, competitive, safe and secure transport system; facilitate local partnerships between all levels of government and local communities; and provide good governance in the Australian territories. Our Graduate Development Program is a generalist program and we seek to recruit graduates from across all academic disciplines including, but not limited to: business, economics, accounting and finance; arts; political science; public policy; information technology; international relations; town planning; law; and As an Infrastructure graduate, we will add to the skills you have acquired at university by developing your professional public sector skills through a combination of job rotations, internal training, post-graduate study and an interstate industry tour. In the graduate program you will: work on issues of national importance; contribute to decisions that have a real impact; and use your skills and ideas to help move Australia forward. It's all about turning Your Vision into Australia's Future! From roads to airport security, large scale shipping to city planning and the development of regional Australia, the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development shapes the future direction of Australia. As part of our Graduate Development Program you will be right in the thick of it as you build your career. Our Graduate Development Program offers exciting learning and development opportunities to kick start your career in the Australian Public Service. You'll be invited to a familiarisation day before you start so you can get to know Canberra, the Department and your fellow graduates. The Secretary and Senior Executives attend so this is a great opportunity to network and find out more about our Department. You will receive a ‘buddy’ who is a former graduate who can show you the ropes and help you settle into Canberra—just one way we'll help you transition from uni to full time work, and navigate relocating to Canberra. You will attend a graduate induction session to give you an introduction about working life in the Department. You will undertake a structured learning and development program, which currently includes a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration to keep your brain pumping and other training to provide you with job ready skills, both during work time. We will help you figure out what you're suited to with rotations through three different areas of the Department. The rotations may be in areas such as policy development; programme management; planning, research and analysis; communications; corporate services; regulatory reform or contract management. Throughout the year you will get a say in which areas of the Department you work in. You will arrange an interstate industry tour with your fellow grads, which is a great way to see how the work of the Department impacts the Australian community. Our graduates consistently tell us this is one of the best parts of the program! You will have plenty of social, sporting and networking opportunities throughout the program. We will provide a Graduate Career Planning and Coaching training session facilitated by career development and management professionals. Above all, the program is designed to ensure you are able to meet your career goals. We love seeing everyone at the career fairs and answering all of your questions about our recruitment programs! Come down and see us at the following career fairs in 2017 Wednesday, 8 March —University of Melbourne Thursday, 9 March—Monash University Monday, 13 March—University of Sydney Tuesday, 14 March—University of Newcastle Wednesday, 15 March—James Cook University Monday, 20 March—QUT Wednesday, 22 March—UQ Wednesday, 22 March—Tertiary to Work Thursday, 23 March—Bond University The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is the platform you need to turn Your Vision into Australia's Future. You'll be paid as an APS level 3, earning around $57,445, during your graduate year (plus 15.4% superannuation). Once you've successfully completed the program, you will be promoted two levels to an APS level 5 position, earning around $71,057. This will allow you to have more responsibility and possibly even supervisory tasks. You'll have access to outstanding workplace support and conditions (in line with the The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Enterprise Agreement 2016) including: 20 days recreation leave a year; 20 days a year of personal circumstances leave, which includes sick, family, emergency and cultural leave; 18 weeks paid maternity leave or 6 weeks paid supporting partner leave after 12 months of continuous service. flexible work hours; training and development opportunities; and employee health and wellbeing initiatives. Following the program, as a member of the Department, you'll also have access to: career coaching and professional development opportunities financial support to undertake further study in an area relevant to the business of the Department and broader APS; mobility and career progression within the organisation The Department's Enterprise Agreement 2016 is the place to find detailed information about working conditions at the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. If you'd like to read up on the Department and the areas in which you might be working, check out the About the Department section of our website. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development's Graduate Development Program (GDP) runs from mid-January to early-December each year. During this time, you'll undertake a number of learning and development activities to prepare you for your career progression at the end of the program. Formal training and development We want to build on the skills you've developed at uni. The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration will give you a sound understanding of the Australian public sector environment. This is important for your career progression in the public sector. The best part? We pay for your study and you go to uni during paid work time! Along with the formal qualification, you will undertake a range of other training courses to help you to fully understand the Department and the legislation and regulations it develops and administers. Industry Tour The Industry Tour makes up part of the Graduate Certificate, and is an opportunity for you to gain an understanding of the diverse ‘real world’ function of the Department while undertaking academic research. You will work in small groups to manage all aspects of the project including organising an interstate tour to meet with various stakeholders of the Department. Training in project management is also provided to help you to plan for and undertake the Industry Tour out in the field. The Graduate Development Program really is a development year and along with formal training you will also be provided with individual support throughout the program. Prior to commencement you will be allocated a ‘buddy’ from the previous year's program, and during the year you'll meet with the Graduate Development Program Manager individually to talk through your placements. You will also have a graduate supervisor and a graduate manager who will help guide and support you throughout your rotations. And at the end of the year we arrange for you to attend a professional career coaching session to help you to set goals beyond the program. On-the-job training and experiences We will provide you with a range of on-the-job work experiences and a broad overview of the Department through three diverse workplace rotations. You will submit an application for the areas you are most interested to work in, meaning that you have a say on where you will be placed! Rotations may be in the areas of policy development and advice, programme management, corporate services or regulatory reform. Rotations are a great way for you to build networks and find areas that you're really passionate about. In addition, each year the graduate cohort takes on the responsibility for the Department's Social Club, where you will have a chance to network with others in the Department. It's not all work and no play As a member of our team we want to make sure you feel right at home and enjoy your time as a graduate. You'll become a member of the Social Network of Graduates (SNoG), a fun and rewarding social network open only to graduates working in the Australian Public Service in Canberra. You'll be encouraged to be involved in plenty of social, sporting and networking opportunities throughout the program. You'll be part of the Department's Social Club and responsible for regular happy hours, raising money for charity and organising the Department's Christmas party. So you've finished your degree and are looking for the next step in your career, so what's next? You'll move to Canberra—at our expense. You'll receive up to three weeks temporary accommodation in the heart of Canberra City. Your belongings will be moved and temporarily stored for up to three weeks while you find your new home. Don't forget you will have a ‘buddy’ who can help you settle in to your new city. Its reputation may precede it, but with a population in the vicinity of 390,000 Canberra really is much more than just Australia's public service hub and the seat of Australia's Parliament. Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and is brimming with lifestyle, city services and world-class events and attractions. The shopping is great, nightclubs are stylish and trendy, the café culture is buzzing and it's people are friendly. Canberrans love their sport and have the highest participation rate in Australia—from lawn bowls to water polo and everything in between. Whether you are cheering on Canberra's top rugby league and rugby union teams, watching AFL, cricket or playing golf, bushwalking or cycling around our many bike trails, Canberra has the sports and recreational facilities to suit your needs. We're also just a few hours' drive from the NSW snowfields, Sydney and the south coast's legendary beaches. The Canberra region boasts some of the best food and wine experiences Australia has to offer, with more than 10 wineries within a 30km drive. By capital city standards Canberra is an affordable place to live, with an outstanding education system, excellent health services, shorter commuting times, plenty of fresh air and community living. The ACT Government's Live in Canberra website is a great source of information and their team can help you with advice on settlement, employment, housing and lifestyle; Australian Capital Tourism's Visit Canberra website has all the info on where to go and what to see and do in the capital; The Brumbies Rugby and Raiders.com.au website has all the info on memberships; and The National Capital Authority's website is also a great source of information. To find out what other graduates are up to in Canberra, check out the Social Network of Graduates Applying for the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development's Graduate Development Program is easy! Complete an online application. Here you can apply for either of our two streams, and you opt into RecruitAbility. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre. Assessment Centre's will be held in Sydney NSW, Canberra ACT and Melbourne VIC in May 2017. Candidates from other cities will be flown to these locations if shortlisted. At the Assessment Centre you will undertake: a panel interview; a group exercise; and a written exercise. Successful candidates will be notified verbally in June or July 2017 before receiving their written offers. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. We want to support you to put forward the best application you can. To do this, we have developed this fact sheet about the recruitment process, including tips on applying. To be eligible for the Graduate Development Program, you must: Be an Australian citizen; Have completed a minimum of a three year undergraduate degree by January 2018; Have completed your degree within the last 5 years; Have achieved a minimum of a credit average; Be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; and Be prepared to relocate to Canberra. Please note there are two Graduate recruitment streams: 2018 Graduate Development Program: is open to all eligible Australian Citizens; and 2018 Graduate Development Program—Special Measures: is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. For more information on Special Measures, including eligibility requirements, please see our fact sheet. We have extended our application closing date for the 2018 Graduate Development Program. Applications now close on Monday, 17 April 2017 at 11:59pm AEST Please use the following link to apply: career10.successfactors.com/career?company=DoIT Remember to keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. If you have any questions, please review this page and our FAQs. For any further questions not answered here, please contact our Graduate Recruitment Team on 02 6274 6161 or entrylevel@infrastructure.gov.au. 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__label__wiki	0.525661	0.525661	Tagged with HCPVT IBM “sunflowers” to supply off-grid energy, water, and cooling Equipped with an array of multi-junction photovoltaic chips, each of the IBM ‘sunflowers’ can supply the energy needs of several homes (Image: Airlight Energy/dsolar) Click on this picture for VIDEO Using a number of liquid-cooled microchannel receivers, each equipped with an array of multi-junction photovoltaic chips, each HCPVT can produce enough power, water, and cooling to supply several homes. Looking rather like a 10-meter (33 ft) tall sunflower, IBM’s High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal (HCPVT) system concentrates the sun’s radiation over 2,000 times on a single point and then transforms 80 percent of that into usable energy. Swiss-based supplier of solar power technology, Airlight Energy, has partnered with IBM Research to utilize IBM’s direct wam-water cooling design (adapted from use in IBM’s SuperMUC supercomputer), water adsorption technologies, and leverage IBM’s past work with multi-chip solar receivers developed in a collaboration between IBM and the Egypt Nanotechnology Research Center, to develop and produce the system. Using a 40-sq-m (430.5-sq-ft) parabolic dish coated with 36 plastic foil elliptic mirrors just 0.2 mm thick, the HCPVT system prototype concentrates the sun’s radiation onto a number of liquid-cooled receivers, each of which contains an array of 1×1-cm2 (0.39 × 0.39 in2) chips that each generate “up to 57 watts of electrical power when operating during a typical sunny day.” Combined, the whole system produces a total of 12 kW of electrical power and 20 kW of heat over that same period. Micro-structured conduits pump treated water around these receivers to carry away excess heat at a rate that is claimed to be 10 times more effective than passive air cooling. Although the water is still subsequently heated to around 85-90° C (183-194° F), the removal of heat from the chips keeps them at a relatively cool safe operating temperature of around 105° C (221° F). Without this cooling, the concentrated energy of the sun would see the chips reach temperatures of over 1,500° C (2,732° F). “The direct cooling technology with very small pumping power used to cool the photovoltaic chips with water is inspired by the hierarchical branched blood supply system of the human body,” said Dr. Bruno Michel, manager, advanced thermal packaging at IBM Research. The HCPVT system can also be adapted to use the cooling system to provide drinkable water and air conditioning from the hot water output produced. Salt water is passed through the heating conduits before being run through a permeable membrane distillation system, where it is then evaporated and desalinated. To produce cool air for the home, the waste heat can be run through an adsorption chiller, which is an evaporator/condenser heat exchanger that uses water, rather than other chemicals, as the refrigerant medium. The creators claim that this system adaptation could provide up to 40 liters (10 gallons) of drinkable water per square meter of receiver area per day, with a large, multi-dish installation theoretically able to provide enough water for an entire small town. All of these factors, – waste energy used for distillation and air-conditioning combined with a 25 percent yield on solar power – along with the setup’s sun tracking system that continuously positions the dish at the best angle throughout the day, combine to produce the claimed 80 percent energy efficiency. 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IBM applies supercomputer cooling to solar collector for 80% efficiency That's what IBM and its collaborators are hoping to do with an affordable High Concentration Photovoltaic Thermal (HCPVT) system that uses cooling technology from supercomputers to harvest solar ... IBM solar collector magnifies sun by 2,000x (without cooking itself), costs 3x less than similar systems A team led by IBM Research seems to have found a way to push back the line. They have created a High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal (HCPVT) system that is capable of concentrating the power of ... IBM Solar Collector Harnesses the Power of 2,000 Suns The High Concentration Photovoltaic Thermal system will be able to concentrate the power of 2,000 suns while delivering fresh water and cool air wherever it is built. As an added bonus, IBM states ... IBM solar collector will concentrate the power of 2,000 suns, keep its cool Made in IBM Labs: Collaboration Aims to Harness the Energy of 2,000 Suns - High Concentration Photovoltaic Thermal system able to convert 80 percent of the collected solar energy - System can deliver ... High-performance flat-panel solar thermoelectric generators with high thermal concentration The conversion of sunlight into electricity has been dominated by photovoltaic and solar ... a promising flat-panel solar thermal to electric power conversion technology based on the Seebeck effect ... October 9, 2014 Leave a reply High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal: Harness the Energy of 2,000 Suns Today on Earth Day, scientists have announced a collaboration to develop an affordable photovoltaic system capable of concentrating solar radiation 2,000 times and converting 80 percent of the incoming radiation into useful energy. The system can also provide desalinated water and cool air in sunny, remote locations where they are often in short supply. A three-year, $2.4 million (2.25 million CHF) grant from the Swiss Commission for Technology and Innovation has been awarded to scientists at IBM Research (NYSE: IBM); Airlight Energy, a supplier of solar power technology; ETH Zurich (Professorship of Renewable Energy Carriers) and Interstate University of Applied Sciences Buchs NTB (Institute for Micro- and Nanotechnology MNT) to research and develop an economical High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal (HCPVT) system. Based on a study by the European Solar Thermal Electricity Association and Greenpeace International, technically, it would only take two percent of the solar energy from the Sahara Desert to supply the world’s electricity needs. Unfortunately, current solar technologies on the market today are too expensive and slow to produce, require rare Earth minerals and lack the efficiency to make such massive installations practical. The prototype HCPVT system uses a large parabolic dish, made from a multitude of mirror facets, which are attached to a sun tracking system. The tracking system positions the dish at the best angle to capture the sun’s rays, which then reflect off the mirrors onto several microchannel-liquid cooled receivers with triple junction photovoltaic chips — each 1×1 centimeter chip can convert 200-250 watts, on average, over a typical eight hour day in a sunny region. The entire receiver combines hundreds of chips and provides 25 kilowatts of electrical power. The photovoltaic chips are mounted on micro-structured layers that pipe liquid coolants within a few tens of micrometers off the chip to absorb the heat and draw it away 10 times more effective than with passive air cooling. The coolant maintains the chips almost at the same temperature for a solar concentration of 2,000 times and can keep them at safe temperatures up to a solar concentration of 5,000 times. The direct cooling solution with very small pumping power is inspired by the hierarchical branched blood supply system of the human body and has been already tested by IBM scientists in high performance computers, including Aquasar. An initial demonstrator of the multi-chip receiver was developed in a previous collaboration between IBM and the Egypt Nanotechnology Research Center. “We plan to use triple-junction photovoltaic cells on a micro-channel cooled module which can directly convert more than 30 percent of collected solar radiation into electrical energy and allow for the efficient recovery of an additional 50 percent waste heat,” said Bruno Michel, manager, advanced thermal packaging at IBM Research. “We believe that we can achieve this with a very practical design that is made of lightweight and high strength concrete, which is used in bridges, and primary optics composed of inexpensive pneumatic mirrors — it’s frugal innovation, but builds on decades of experience in microtechnology. “The design of the system is elegantly simple,” said Andrea Pedretti, chief technology officer at Airlight Energy. “We replace expensive steel and glass with low cost concrete and simple pressurized metalized foils. The small high-tech components, in particular the microchannel coolers and the molds, can be manufactured in Switzerland with the remaining construction and assembly done in the region of the installation. This leads to a win-win situation where the system is cost competitive and jobs are created in both regions.” The solar concentrating optics will be developed by ETH Zurich. “Advanced ray-tracing numerical techniques will be applied to optimize the design of the optical configuration and reach uniform solar fluxes exceeding 2,000 suns at the surface of the photovoltaic cell,” said Aldo Steinfeld, Professor at ETH Zurich. With such a high concentration and a radically low cost design scientists believe they can achieve a cost per aperture area below $250 per square meter, which is three times lower than comparable systems. The levelized cost of energy will be less than 10 cents per kilowatt hour (KWh). For comparison, feed in tariffs for electrical energy in Germany are currently still larger than 25 cents per KWh and production cost at coal power stations are around 5-10 cents per KWh. Water Desalination and Cool Air Current concentration photovoltaic systems only collect electrical energy and dissipate the thermal energy to the atmosphere. With the HCPVT packaging approach scientists can both eliminate the overheating problems of solar chips while also repurposing the energy for thermal water desalination and adsorption cooling. To capture the medium grade heat IBM scientists and engineers are utilizing an advanced technology they developed for water-cooled high performance computers, including Aquasar and SuperMUC. With both computers water is used to absorb heat from the processor chips, which is then used to provide space heating for the facilities. “Microtechnology as known from computer chip manufacturing is crucial to enable such an efficient thermal transfer from the photovoltaic chip over to the cooling liquid,” said Andre Bernard, head of the MNT Institute at NTB Buchs. “And by using innovative ways to fabricate these heat transfer devices we aim at a cost-efficient production.” In the HCPVT system, instead of heating a building, the 90 degree Celsius water will be used to heat salty water that then passes through a porous membrane distillation system where it is vaporized and desalinated. Such a system could provide 30-40 liters of drinkable water per square meter of receiver area per day, while still generating electricity with a more than 25 percent yield or two kilowatt hours per day — a little less than half the amount of water the average person needs per day according to the United Nations*, but a large installation could provide enough water for a town. Remarkably, the HCPVT system can also provide air conditioning by means of a thermal driven adsorption chiller. An adsorption chiller is a device that converts heat into cooling via a thermal cycle applied to an absorber made from silica gel, for example. Adsorption chillers, with water as working fluid, can replace compression chillers, which stress electrical grids in hot climates and contain working fluids that are harmful to the ozone layer. via IBM The Latest Streaming News: High Concentration PhotoVoltaic Thermal updated minute-by-minute April 26, 2013 1 Reply Researchers Develop Effective Thermal Energy Storage System Energy storage using the concrete method cost only $0.78 per kilowatt-hour, far below the Department of Energy’s goal of achieving thermal energy storage at a cost of $15 per kilowatt-hour. Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a thermal energy storage system that will work as a viable alternative to current methods used for storing energy collected from solar panels. Incorporating the researchers’ design into the operation of a concentrated solar power plant will dramatically increase annual energy production while significantly decreasing production costs. Current storage methods use molten salts, oils or beds of packed rock as media to conduct heat inside thermal energy storage tanks. Although these methods do not lose much of the energy collected by the panels, they are either expensive or cause damage to tanks. Specifically, the use of a packed rock, currently the most efficient and least expensive method, leads to thermal “ratcheting,” which is the stress caused to tank walls because of the expansion and contraction of storage tanks due to thermal cycling. “The most efficient, conventional method of storing energy from solar collectors satisfies the U.S. Department of Energy’s goal for system efficiency,” said Panneer Selvam, professor of civil engineering. “But there are problems associated with this method. Filler material used in the conventional method stresses and degrades the walls of storage tanks. This creates inefficiencies that aren’t calculated and, more importantly, could lead to catastrophic rupture of a tank.” As an alternative to conventional methods, Selvam and doctoral student Matt Strasser designed and tested a structured thermocline system that uses parallel concrete plates instead of packed rock inside a single storage tank. Thermocline systems are units — bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes, for example, but also smaller units that contain fluids or gas — with distinct boundaries separating layers that have different temperatures. The plates were made from a special mixture of concrete developed by Micah Hale, associate professor of civil engineering. The mixture has survived temperatures of up to 600 degrees Celsius, or 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit. The storage process takes heat, collected in solar panels, and then transfers the heat through steel pipes into the concrete, which absorbs the heat and stores it until it can be transferred to a generator. Modeling results showed the concrete plates conducted heat with an efficiency of 93.9 percent, which is higher than the Department of Energy’s goal and only slightly less than the efficiency of the packed-bed method. Tests also confirmed that the concrete layers conducted heat without causing damage to materials used for storage. In addition, energy storage using the concrete method cost only $0.78 per kilowatt-hour, far below the Department of Energy’s goal of achieving thermal energy storage at a cost of $15 per kilowatt-hour. via University of Arkansas, Fayetteville The Latest Streaming News: Thermal Energy Storage updated minute-by-minute	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0045.json.gz/line2664
__label__wiki	0.94402	0.94402	Rita Ora’s Net Worth Could Plummet After Jay Z Affair Rumors Sparked From Beyoncé Album Chanel Adams Rita Ora has found herself the latest target of Beyoncé and Jay Z’s troubled marriage. Ever since Queen Bey’s new visual album, Lemonade, dropped on Saturday, April 23, everybody wants to know who “Becky” is. It was previously assumed that it was Rita Ora who had an affair with Jay Z. The British singer stirred up controversy when she posted a Snapchat photo of herself wearing nothing but a bra with strategically placed lemons just days before Beyoncé dropped Lemonade. Then Ora stepped out in the same Gucci outfit that Bey wore in her video for “Formation.” The pop star proceeded to drum up more controversy on social media when she posted a photo of the 1973 film Ash Wednesday starring Elizabeth Taylor, which follows the life of a woman who undergoes plastic surgery to lure back her cheating husband. 2. Rita Ora posted this pic on her snapchat and deleted it pic.twitter.com/taKGBIyqsS — #RIPAnda (@_MrBentleySA) April 26, 2016 Is Rita Ora hinting she’s ‘Becky’ in this cryptic Snapchat? https://t.co/RVaAtRibhT pic.twitter.com/coHdgSkPuJ — The Sun (@TheSun) April 27, 2016 Rita Ora SHADES Beyonce with cryptic Instagram after the Beyhive accuses her of being Becky https://t.co/iguLOU0G81 pic.twitter.com/NpswWQ0F2I — HollywoodLife (@HollywoodLife) April 26, 2016 Despite stirring up controversy, Rita has taken to Twitter to deny the claims. “I never usually address tabloid gossip but let me be clear, these rumours are false,” she tweeted. “I have nothing but the utmost respect for Beyonce. Let’s continue enjoying Lemonade. (sic)” After denying the affair rumors, Rita Ora has shared another cryptic message on social media. The “Poison” singer took to Snapchat once again to lip-sync along to Meghan Trainor’s new song “Better” featuring Yo Gotti. Ora was seen mouthing along to the words, “I deserve better, better than you,” as she stared coldly into the camera. Rita Ora sings ‘better than you’ in smug Snapchat after Jay Z controversy:https://t.co/oD7OAIJigl pic.twitter.com/7cg2C2RYwt — Mirror Celeb (@MirrorCeleb) April 28, 2016 She even captioned the video, “This is so for me right now this song.” She then added, “Trainor girl you a bad a** #better,” along with some heart emojis. Some fans assume that the video is her response to the hip-hop mogul. According to the Mirror, Rita Ora looked somber as she stepped out in Vancouver after the Jay Z affair rumors. She tried to go incognito in a black baseball cap, sunglasses, baggy jeans, and a red blanket wrapped around her shoulders when she walked through the airport. An insider also told the British tabloid that Rita is upset about the incident. “Rita is absolutely mortified and really angry about the comments being made about her. She has received a lot of online abuse and it is completely unfounded.” Ora is now being extremely cautious as she could lose a series of lucrative deals after she was forced to deny the rumors, according to another report via the Mirror. Marketing expert Stephen Cheliotis told the magazine that Ora’s net worth could take a hit after she stirred up controversy on social media. “A backlash against Rita is not something a commercial brand wants to get involved in. It’s messy. There is always a danger it will put some brands off. It’s a dangerous game to be squaring up to a much bigger brand, with a bigger fanbase.” But a second source denies that the pop star will lose any of her endorsement deals. When Ora first sparked the affair rumors, she was seen donning a bra as part of her collaboration with lingerie brand Tezenis, which is still going strong, claims the source. “Rita has incredibly successful international partnerships with brands ranging from Tezenis, Adidas and Rimmel London, and her designs sell out each season. The partnerships are all ongoing.” Rita Ora also has endorsement deals with American Express, L’Oreal, Nintendo, Rimmel, and Topshop. In addition, she has a line of fragrances with Tommy Hilfiger and co-owns the Tidal streaming service with Jay Z as she goes through a legal battle with the rapper’s Roc Nation label. In recent court documents, she revealed that she wants to break out of her contract and claims that Jay Z and Roc Nation have placed her music career on the back burner to focus on their side projects. For now, the singer will have to focus on generating money from her acting career and fashion endorsements. Rita is back filming the Fifty Shades Darker movie as she reprises her role as Christian Grey’s little sister, Mia. She also flaunted her body and that infamous initial pendant in the new Tezenis ad campaign. Rita Ora strips off to model bikinis while wearing THAT necklace as she’s announced as Tezenis beachwear ambassador https://t.co/93O6V5axns — Rita Ora (@RitaOraHub) April 28, 2016 .@RitaOra returns to @Tezenis https://t.co/wXcbAzEW73… #lingerie #retail pic.twitter.com/AUunAJ5MH4 — Lingerie Insight (@LingerieInsight) April 28, 2016 This time around, Ora is seen wearing a series of bikinis for the Italian lingerie brand. In one photo, Ora wears a black bikini with white embroidery, and in another, she wears a bright and colorful patterned bikini. No lemon bra in this photo shoot. Do you think Rita Ora’s career will take a direct hit after the Jay Z affair allegations? Sound off below in the comments section. 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