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Holidays to Lanzarote are very popular with families and couples.
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Looking for the perfect family holiday destination with a real sense of escape? Bask in Lanzarote's year-round sunshine, and take in the heavenly combination of sandy beaches and outstanding natural beauty that all of the Canaries are so famous for. All you need to add is a cooling glass of sangria or beer and you're good to go for a holiday in Lanzarote to remember!
It's time to set off for new adventures on your Canarian holiday with the wide range of thrilling activities in Lanzarote, such as beach watersports and jet ski hire. The popular destination is famous for having some of Europe's best surfing and windsurfing beaches, so they're definitely worth checking out if you're feeling brave! Or, if you'd prefer some time away from the beach, you can go horse riding across the stunning Lanzarote terrain. Alternatively, you can hire a bike and cycle through the quaint streets of Lanzarote before stopping in a local cafe for some refreshing juice or a tasty ice cream. Exercise is thirsty work, you know!
The delightful summer temperatures of 24°C-28°C are ideal if you'd like to soak up the sun. Because there's very little variation in temperature in the winter months, a holiday in Lanzarote is perfect if you're keen to embrace some late-year sun. During the day, you can visit Lanzarote's biggest waterpark, Aquapark in Costa Teguise, or the Rancho Texas Zoo for a family day of fun. Timanfaya National Park has jaw-dropping views of the hot geysers, so you definitely wouldn't want to miss that! Or, unleash your inner shopaholic and visit the boutiques in Lanzarote's capital, Arrecife.
In the evening, you'll be charmed by the fantastic choice of tempting restaurants in Lanzarote. As well as traditional Spanish cuisine, many local restaurants in smaller villages on the island are inspired by Latin America and Africa, so there's plenty to choose from! The larger resorts in Lanzarote have a selection of international restaurants serving Chinese, Italian, Indian and British food so you'll always find a restaurant that's just to your tastes.
Lanzarote has so many delighful resorts to choose from for your holiday. Puerto del Carmen is Lanzarote's largest resort and perfect if you like beach watersports. The resort really comes alive at night, so embrace the bustling nightclubs and dance the night away! Or, visit the Old Town and grab a bite to eat by the harbour. Costa Teguise is ideal for couples and young families looking for a peaceful holiday or family-friendly days out. And with so much to see in Playa Blanca, you can start by relaxing on the stunning beaches. Or, you can pull on a wetsuit and go scuba diving for an adventure-filled day!
To start planning an exciting holiday in Lanzarote, call Hays Travel today. We have over 37 years of experience in booking memorable holidays to Spain and the Canary Islands, and we have been voted the UK’s Best High Street Travel Agent. So with Hays Travel, your holiday with your loved ones is in safe hands.
We have a great selection of Lanzarote holidays to choose from
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Below is a selection of our top hotels in Lanzarote
Los Zocos Club Resort
The 3 star Los Zocos Club Resort is one of the most popular places to stay in Costa Teguise and it is easy to see why. There is a real family friendly buzz to this place, thanks to the much loved kids club and fun playground. The grownups get a look in too with tennis courts, a mini golf course and an Astroturf football pitch. If all this sounds too much like hard work, you might prefer to spend your holidays chilling out by one of the swimming pools or under the shade of a palm tree.
Bellevue Aquarius Apartments
Everything at the 3 star Bellevue Aquarius Apartments in Puerto del Carmen are geared towards a relaxing holiday. Firstly, the apartments are set in a hillside location with stunning views across the harbour and out to sea. Secondly, the pool area is spacious with a large swimming pool, kids pool and lots of sun beds.
Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort
There is plenty to write home about at the 4 star Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort in Playa Blanca. Firstly, there is the choice of beaches. You will find Las Coloradas, just 20 metres away and Papagayo Beach, a 600 metre stroll. Secondly, the star attraction is the pool scene. The three freeform swimming pools are lined with sun loungers, sun beds and parasols. On top of all this, why not up the tempo and have fun on the sports court or challenge your partner to a game of tennis?
Bluebay Hotel
There is plenty to text home about at the 4 star Blue Bay Lanzarote Hotel in Costa Teguise. Firstly, there is the setting. The hotel is set amidst lush green gardens, just 300 metres from the sandy beach. Secondly, there is the pool scene. The lagoon style pool takes centre stage and comes complete with abundant sunbeds and sunbathing space.
THB Flora Aparthotel
Set amidst lush gardens and close to the beach, the THB Flora Aparthotel in Puerto del Carmen is what holidays in Lanzarote are all about. This 3 star hotel is a favourite with families and is jampacked with onsite facilities. When it comes to swimming and sunbathing, you have got the choice of two pools. There is an adultsonly number and also a family fun pool. The children also have their own mini club and playground during the daytime and a mini disco in the evening.
H10 Lanzarote Princess
For relaxation in the Canarian sunshine, there is no better place to choose than the 4 star H10 Lanzarote Princess in Playa Blanca. This lowrise hotel is close to the beach and has benefitted from a recent makeover. From the moment you walk into the tropical plant filled lobby you know you are in for a special holiday. The star attraction at this place is the pool scene. The lagoon style swimming pools are lined with palm trees and sun terraces, perfect for lazy days sunbathing.
Be Live Lanzarote Resort
Set in a quiet location close to Playa El Ancia beach, the recently renovated 4 star Be Live Lanzarote Resort has everything you could want from an All Inclusive. Three stunning swimming pools are the heartbeat of the property, the perfect spot to chill out in the sunshine.
Atlantis Las Lomas Apartments
Perched on a hillside close to the beach, the Atlantis Las Lomas Apartments are in a prime position in Puerto del Carmen. This 3 star apartment complex has all the facilities needed for a family holiday in Lanzarote.
Rubimar Suite Aparthotel
This new modern Aparthotel, the Rubimar is excellently located directly opposite the Rubicon Marina with its new trendy shops just outside the main area of Playa Blanca which is a 10/15 minutes walk. The surrounding area is quiet with the pleasant views of the yachts and the pretty boats providing a perfect setting for that warm evening stroll!
H10 Lanzarote Gardens
The H10 Lanzarote Gardens aparthotel offers guests comfortable accommodation with a host of leisure facilities. Located only 200m from the famous 'Las Cucharas' beach with the resort's bustling centre 500m away with an array of shops, eateries, bars and entertainment to suit all tastes.
Nautilus Lanzarote Bungalows
The Nautilus Lanzarote Bungalows are located in Tias's Matagorda neighborhood and close to Pocillos Beach and Puerto del Carmen Beach. They are popular with budgetconcious holidaymakers who wish to enjoy an affordable getaway.
Hotel Coronas Playa
Newly opened in the year 2000, this beach hotel comprises a total of 416 rooms. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a reception desk and a sitting area. A bar, a pub with live music and an airconditioned restaurant also feature within the hotel.
Melia Salinas Hotel
Created by the architect Fernando Higueras and the famous artist, Cesar Manrique, the 5* Melia Salinas hotel is an icon of the Cultural Heritage of Lanzarote. A vast array of flowers, plants and fountains replicate the Garden of Eden.
Santa Rosa Apartments
The Santa Rosa Apartments offer a great base for a family holiday in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with avariety of facilities available coupled with a high levelof service.
Sands Beach Resort
Sparkling blue sea, soft sand and sunshine. If this sounds like your kind of holiday, you'll be in for a treat at the Sands Beach Resort. Bright, luxurious and with modern facilities for all ages and tastes, the Sands Beach Resort is an excellent oceanfront complex overlooking its own oceanfed lagoon and sandy beach.
The gorgeous Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel is located in the traditional fishing village of Playa Blanca on Lanzarotes southern tip. This 5 star property sits directly overlooking Playa Blanca beach and is close to Playa Blancas facilities which include a harbour, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants and a golf course.
Hipotels Natura Palace
The Hipotels Natura Palace is a popular 4 star hotel located near the beach in Yaiza's Playa Blanca neighborhood and close to Blanca Beach in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. It is popular with families do to the great Childrens facilities available.
Hyde Park Lane Apartments
The Hyde Park Apartments are tucked away in a quiet garden setting in Playa de los Pocillos. These Lanzarote apartments offer up a plenitude of facilities for all the family.
Hesperia Lanzarote
The Hesperia Lanzarote takes some beating when it comes to location. This luxury Lanzarote hotel sits alongside a small stretch of beach, overlooking the yachts and cruisers at the Marina in Puerto Calero.
H10 Rubicon Palace
For relaxation and fun in the Canarian sunshine, why not take a look at the H10 Rubicon Palace in Playa Blanca?
Clubhotel Riu Paraiso
ClubHotel Riu Paraiso is ideal for those after luxury guest rooms, global cuisines and range of swimming pools.
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The weather in Lanzarote is warm and sunny almost all year round, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 28 degrees in the summer to 19 to 21 degrees in the winter. Summers are generally dry everywhere on the island, although the northern half tends to have more cloud cover. In winter, the island can get windy, but it is still warm and sunny. November and December are the rainiest months, but the long, warm days mean Lanzarote's still a great destination for winter sunshine.
Holidays in Lanzarote revolve around the beach, so it's no surprise that there are plenty of watersports on offer. Jet ski hire, diving and boat trips are all available and Lanzarote is home to some of the best surfing and windsurfing beaches in Europe. Away from the shores, play golf, or ride a bike or a horse across the unique Lanzarote terrain. For a great family day out, visit the water park, Rancho Texas zoo, or take a dive in Lanzarote's very own yellow submarine. For a great day's shopping, head to the island capital, Arrecife. Don't miss a guided tour of volcanic Timanfaya Park, or a visit artist Cesar Manrique's unique lava bubble house.
Arrecife, the islands capital, comes alive at night, with lots of traditional Spanishstyle bars and a smattering of clubs. All of Lanzarote's resorts have bars and discos, but the liveliest resort is Puerto del Carmen, with plenty of pubs and late night venues to choose from. Many hotels lay on inhouse entertainment, with childfriendly discos and shows in specialist family complexes.
Lanzarote's traditional cuisine combines Spanish influences with those from Latin America and Africa. You're most likely to find food like this in Arrecife, or in small towns and villages throughout the island. In the main resorts, international dishes are the order of the day, with a great choice of Chinese, Italian, Indian and British restaurants. Sample the local wine, or try Spanishstyle tapas and sangria. Half board and all inclusive holidays are a great value, popular choice if you prefer to eat at your hotel.
For more information on Lanzarote Holidays or to book call 0800 408 4048
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Baby shower for Sarah Michelle Gellar as she awaits the arrival of her first child
August 18, 2009 - 11:42 BST hellomagazine.com Her considerable bump suggests it won't be long before the actress welcomes her first baby into the world. So friends of the Buffy star thought it was time to celebrate in true tradition - with a baby shower
"She's going to be an extraordinary mum," said Sarah's Buffy co-star Michelle Trachtenberg - who was among the guests gathered to celebrate the expectant star's baby shower in Los Angeles
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Her considerable baby bump suggests it won't be long before Sarah Michelle Gellar and her husband Freddie Prinze Junior welcome their first baby into the world.
So friends and former co-stars of the Buffy actress thought it was about time that Sarah celebrated her impending arrival in true tradition - with a baby shower.
Among the guests at the LA bash were actress Shannon Doherty, celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis, who gave the ladies tips and makeovers at the party, and Hairspray director Adam Shankman – the officiator at the 2002 wedding of Sarah and Freddie.
The blossoming guest of honour – radiant in a cream maternity dress and, incredibly, a pair of Christian Louboutin heels – was also greeted by her close friend Michelle Trachtenberg.
The Gossip Girl actress, who starred as Sarah's younger sister in Buffy, recently revealed she was "jumping for joy" at the news her friend was expecting.
"We talk every other day. I'm super excited," the 23-year-old said. "I'm so happy for her and Freddie. She's going to be an extraordinary mum. Good people make great parents."
Thirty-two-year-old Sarah is expected to have her baby in the autumn, although she has chosen to remain tight-lipped over the exact date.
The actress met husband Freddie, 33, during the filming of I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997 and they married in Mexico on September 1, five years later.
In 2007, Sarah legally changed her name to Sarah Michelle Prinze in honour of the couple's fifth wedding anniversary.
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Technology giant Microsoft, which witnessed the market share of its Windows Phone devices decline by 0.5% in the US, is rumoured to launch six new handsets later this year.
And reports suggest that the Redmond-based company has started working on these handsets.
As of May 2015, the market share of Windows Phone stood at a dismal 3.0% in the US, a decline of 0.5% in comparison to February 2015. Google's Android, with a 52.1% user base dominated mobile OS platforms in the country.
As statistics show Microsoft's first exclusively branded smartphone, the Lumia 535 -- launched in December 2014 -- failed to increase sales of Windows Phone, the company may be coming out with the latest range of devices as part of its new restructuring plan.
Moreover, Microsoft recently announced that it would axe 7,800 jobs in its mobile hardware business and wrote off $7.6bn against its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business, as part of the restructuring exercise.
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.@hemanv Well I know of at least six upcoming handsets which would dispute that ;)
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These devices are expected to cater to enterprises and people preferring to own high-end flagship handsets rather than traditional mid-range smartphones, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella had earlier hinted.
The upcoming Lumia handsets are expected to feature multiple out-of-the-box innovations, as @evleaks has revealed that one of the device could feature a front-facing LED flash which could be a first for a Microsoft smartphone.
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Nonetheless, once the devices are made official, they are expected to challenge the likes of HTC, Samsung and even Apple, as Nadella had stated that "Microsoft will release smartphones to cater to flagship device buyers".
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Kai Hoffman presents a beguiling mix of Swing classics, Vintage 1920s Jazz and brilliant Jive that will have you all dancing your socks off.
“Introducing Kai Hoffman – Jazz Diva Extraordinaire!”
With a voice that can be as bright and clear as a bell, yet is also liberally equipped with rich, sultry lower resonances, Kai gives you her own original take on a sparkling selection of those well-known classics from the iconic silver-screen Swing Jazz era of Broadway and Hollywood.
The Quartet’s repertoire extends further through Latin Jazz, Blues, Jump Jive, Soul and Motown. It’s all delivered with Kai’s own unique twist. Listen out for tight arrangements and perfect phrasing from the ensemble of piano, double-bass and drumkit that completes The Kai Hoffman Jazz Quartet. It’s little wonder that these experienced, talented guys have rapidly become familiar, well-respected faces on the UK jazz circuit.
The line-up is flexible. For more intimate settings, a piano and vocals duo may be appropriate. However, if dancing is part of the remit, the full quartet with bass and drums fits the bill. For a 1920s-themed evening, Kai presents a special set of Roaring Twenties favourites, performed in period costume, once again either as a compact duo with piano or with the full ensemble. Whatever the occasion and whatever their chosen line-up, the band can supply a top-quality PA system which is fully adaptable to reproduce an excellent sound in venues of any type and size.
The Kai Hoffman Jazz Quartet will immediately evoke the glitz, glamour and razzmatazz of an iconic, bygone age for your special celebration.
Bringing the Hollywood era to life, perfect for ’20s or ’30s-themed events
Flexible line-up depending on your requirements
Fully-equipped with a top-quality PA system
Swing And Jazz Standards
Billie’s Bounce
Every Time We Say Goodbye
Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good To You
Green Dolphin Street
Here’s That Rainy Day
I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
I’ll Never Smile Again
I’m Beginning To See The Light
I’m Glad There Is You
I’ve Got The World On A String
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Look For The Silver Lining
Mad About The Boy
Miss Otis Regrets
No Moon At All
Old Black Magic
On A Clear Day
Our Love Is Here To Stay
People Will Say We’re In Love
Polkadots And Moonbeams
September In The Rain
Sometimes I’m Happy
Star Eyes
The Best Things In Life Are Free
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
When Sunny Gets Blue
You’re Nobody ’Till Somebody Loves You
….and plenty more….
Latin-American Classics
Frenesi
How Insensitive
Manha De Carnaval
No More Blues
O Grande Amor
O Morro Não Tem Vez
One-Note Samba
Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
Samba De Orfeo
So Danso Samba
Andy’s Wedding – London – July 26, 2015
Just want to say thank you so much for the music. We both thought you guys were brilliant – exactly what we wanted and lots of fun! And you did the first dance song brilliantly – far better than the original version – a bit more jazzy and happy! So that was great too. Thanks again for everything, you guys were really ace.
Alyana – Essex – April 30, 2015
Words fail me really just how fantastic you and the band were! I didn’t know what I wanted for my 50th but THAT WAS IT !!! I had the most wonderful time. I appreciate how much effort you all put in to making it so very special. it looked like you all enjoyed playing for us and that was smashing !
R&S’ Wedding – Ipswich – August 27, 2014
Just a quickie to say thank you so much for the terrific performance you gave at our wedding! The vibe was amazing and you guys really made our evening SO special. It really gave me a thrill to see so many people – parents included – dancing away to such wonderful music. Loads of people commented on how great you were, including the venue (owners) and our photographer.
Jazzwize Magazine – April 12, 2014
The whole package, from head to toe.
Ray – February 17, 2014
A high energy performer, Hoffman has much individuality in her approach, using the richness of her voice to great effect and also displaying the fine pitch and great phrasing, one of the finest vocalists and performers around on the scene today. Kai has a great ability to sell whatever song she is singing, and put it across with bags of personality.
Brian – August 9, 2013
With her Marilyn Monroe looks, out there lovin’ it style, and neat little three-piece-band, Kai will out the late winter blahs and chase them in to a hot club, a terrific set.
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Vintage Swing Jazz will bring the '20s, '30s and '40s vividly to life. Light-hearted, very listenable and extremely danceable - ideal music for a stylish wedding reception, themed birthday party or family celebrations
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The Morellos conjure up and revitalise the excitement and energy of night-time Montmartre. A violin, guitar and double-bass trio, their musical style features melodic blends of Parisian Swing and Mainstream Jazz
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Apple expands its iPad trade-in program overseas
Cody Lee on May 19, 2014
Last month, Apple expanded its in-store trade-in program to include iPads. Under its Reuse and Recycling initiative, the program allows users to bring in their old iPads and trade them in for store credit, based on model, condition and other factors.
Initially, the option was only available at Apple stores in the US and Canada, but the company has expanded it overseas this week. Reports are coming in this morning that the iPad trade-in program is now available in France, Spain and Germany…
As noted by 9to5Mac, reports from iPhoneaddict.fr, Macerkopf.de, and Applesfera all confirm that Apple’s new iPad trade-program has launched at retail stores in the aforementioned countries. And it’s likely that other countries will soon be added.
Like in the US and Canada, the stores are accepting iPads 2, 3 and 4, and original iPad minis (no Airs or Retina minis), with their value determined by several factors. iPads that won’t turn on, have cracked screens or are jailbroken won’t be considered.
Apple first launched its iOS device trade-in program in August of last year, and is currently running a promotion that offers extra store credit for those trading in older model iPhones towards the purchase of a new iPhone 5s or 5c (with contract).
Apple launches iPhone and iPad trade-in program in Australia
Apple’s iPhone trade-in program extends to Germany
Apple launches iPhone trade-in program in France
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Interfaith Education Fund
Dallas Parish ID Strategy Is In Full Swing, Protecting Families and Rebuilding Churches
posted by Interfaith Education Fund | 5sc
Building on a groundbreaking accord between Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) and the Police Departments of Dallas, Carrollton and Farmers Branch -- in which the police agreed to accept parish identification cards as alternative ID -- upwards of 800 parish ID cards have been issued since the campaign was launched four weeks ago. With some parishes requiring active membership from applicants for at least six months before issuing the card, the waiting list of submitted applications has, so far, exceeded 2,000 applicants and is expected to grow.
This joint effort with the Catholic Diocese is bringing immigrants out of the shadows and into fuller participation in congregational life. 700 applicants were newly registered as members of their parish, even after years of regular church attendance. Teams of leaders identified by DAI, and trained (in Spanish) through a collaborative effort with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and the Interfaith Education Fund, are helping keep the cost of the parish IDs affordable for families.
Without an ID, said one parishioner, "we are scared of what could happen if we are stopped by the police." With parish ID, families are feeling a greater sense of belonging and confidence in dealing with law enforcement.
In training sessions held this month, police departments have committed to training their officers to recognize these cards as alternative identification.
[Photo Credit: Telemundo 39]
Crean Identificación Para Ayudar a Inmigrantes en el Metroplex, Telemundo 39 [pdf]
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U.S. gains a robust 266,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%
Home News Industry News U.S. gains a robust 266,000 jobs; unemployment falls to 3.5%
The unemployment rate matches a half-century low
By: Christopher Rugaber
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Hiring in the United States jumped last month to its highest level since January as U.S. employers shrugged off trade conflicts and a global slowdown and added 266,000 jobs.
The unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% from 3.6% in October, matching a half-century low, the Labor Department reported Friday. And wages rose a solid 3.1% in November compared with a year earlier.
Stock futures surged on the unexpectedly strong jobs report.
November’s healthy job gain runs against a widespread view that many employers are either delaying hiring until a breakthrough in the U.S.-China trade war is reached or are struggling to find workers with unemployment so low. The pace of hiring points to the resilience of the job market and economy more than a decade into the U.S. economic expansion — the longest on record.
The steady job growth has helped reassure consumers that the economy is expanding and that their jobs and incomes remain secure. Consumer spending has become an even more important driver of growth as the Trump administration’s trade conflicts have reduced exports and led many businesses to cut spending.
Monthly job growth has in fact accelerated since this summer, averaging 205,000 over the past three months, up from just 135,000 in July.
Renewed concerns that trade will continue to hamper the U.S. economy drove stock prices lower earlier this week, after President Donald Trump said he was willing to wait until after the 2020 elections to strike a preliminary trade agreement with China. With the two sides still haggling, the administration is set to impose 15% tariffs on an additional $160 billion of Chinese imports beginning Dec. 15.
Both sides have since suggested that the negotiations are making progress, but there is still no sign of a resolution.
The return of striking General Motors autoworkers added about 40,000 jobs in November, a one-time bounce-back that followed a similar decline in October, when the GM strikers weren’t counted as employed. Excluding the returning strikers, factories added 13,000 jobs last month.
In Friday’s hiring data, besides reporting the healthy November gain, the government revised up its estimate of job growth for September and October by a combined 41,000.
Outsize hiring for the holiday shopping season did not appear to be a major driver of last month’s job growth. Retailers added just 2,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis. And transportation and warehousing firms gained fewer than 16,000. Both figures are below last year’s totals. The shopping season is shorter this year because Thanksgiving occurred later than in recent years, which might be delaying some temporary hiring.
Employers have been adding jobs at a solid enough pace to absorb new job seekers and to potentially lower the unemployment rate, though the pace of job growth is still down from last year’s rate.
With tariffs hobbling manufacturing, the job market this year has underscored a bifurcation in the economy: Service industries — finance, engineering, health care and the like — have been hiring at a solid pace, while manufacturers, miners and builders have been posting weak numbers.
Most analysts say they remain hopeful about the economy and the job market. The economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter, and the annual pace is thought to be slowing to roughly 1.5% to 2% in the final three months of the year — sluggish but far from recessionary.
Consumer confidence has slipped in recent months but remains at a decent level, helping boost sales of expensive purchases, such as autos and appliances.
With inflation surprisingly low, the Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark short-term interest rate three times this year. Those rate cuts have helped support the housing market. Sales of existing homes have risen nearly 5% in the past year. Sales of new homes have soared by one-third.
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Irish harping joins hurling, Uilleann piping on Unesco living heritage list
Designation aims to ensure playing of instrument safeguarded for future generations
Thu, Dec 12, 2019, 18:15 Updated: Thu, Dec 12, 2019, 18:33
Shauna Bowers
A file image of a group of harpists taking part in an open air concert on the Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin. Unesco has recognised Irish harping as part of the world’s ‘living heritage’. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh/The Irish Times.
Unesco has recognised Irish harping as part of the world’s “living heritage” and added it to a list that seeks to safeguard and raise awareness of culturally important activities.
It was announced following a meeting in Bogatá, Colombia on Thursday that the State’s nomination of Irish harping had been approved by Unesco for a place on its representative list of “the intangible cultural heritage of humanity”.
The instrument being recognised as as a key element of Ireland’s living heritage is supposed to ensure the tradition is safeguarded for future generations.
Unesco said Irish harping is “at the heart of the identity of the people of the island of Ireland”.
“The harp is Ireland’s national symbol and has been played for more than 1,000 years; its bell-like sounds and music captivate all those who hear it and are celebrated in Irish mythology, folklore and literature,” it said.
Minister for Culture and Heritage Josepha Madigan said she was delighted that Irish harping had been added to the list, adding that it holds a “central place in our cultural heritage”.
“The harp is Ireland’s national symbol and has been played in Ireland for more than one thousand years,” she said. “This recognition by Unesco is a true tribute to the generation of harpers, who have ensured the transmission of Irish harp music for this and future generations.”
She added: “The Unesco representative list is intended to promote visibility, awareness, protection and appreciation of the diversity of cultural heritage internationally. The inscription of Irish harping is a wonderful opportunity to share a cherished and central aspect of Irish cultural heritage with the international community.”
Irish Harping is Ireland’s third addition to the living heritage list. Uilleann piping was placed on it in December 2017 and hurling was added last December.
The submission to Unesco was led by Ms Madigan’s department in partnership with Cruit Éireann/Harp Ireland. The State can make one nomination to the list each year.
The harp is the official emblem of Ireland, appearing on the Presidential seal, official documents, passports and on the back of Irish euro coins. The instrument can also be seen in the branding of Irish businesses such as Guinness and Ryanair.
In response to the announcement, Aibhlín McCrann, chairwoman of Harp Ireland, said it was a “wonderful honour”.
“Due to the efforts of a passionate and committed group of harpers, the living tradition of Irish harping is now thriving, with a rich and vibrant diversity of harping taking place all over Ireland and overseas,” she said.
“We are thrilled that Irish harping has gained the recognition it so richly deserves and that the harp clearly occupies pride of place at the heart of our national identity.”
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11 October 2018 at 6:20pm
Slums to Sports Stars: The charity using football to give young Indian girls hope for their future
Charity the OSCAR foundation gave these young girls from India an opportunity to have their voices heard. Credit: ITV West Country
A girls football team from India, made by charity the OSCAR Foundation, has visited Cheltenham Ladies' College as part of a mission to provide them with hope and ambition.
The not-for-profit charity campaigns for social change, awareness and responsibility. They use football to instil the value of education in underprivileged young people who lead difficult lives in India.
For many of the girls in the team, getting married at the age of 11 or 12 is commonplace in Mumbai.
Many young girls in India are expected to get married as young as age 11. Credit: ITV West Country
They recently paid a visit to one of the most prestigious public schools in the country, Cheltenham Ladies' College, to play football with the school team.
The organisation's founder, Ashok Radhod, says that bringing the girls over from India for a football tour gives them hope and ambition, while encouraging them to take part in the OSCAR education programme.
As well as playing sports at the college, the team took part in lessons with the pupils to develop their language skills.
The OSCAR team will also be visiting more schools across the country, playing football and developing language skills. Credit: ITV West Country
Lucinda Sowerbutts, also from OSCAR, says that the girls "aren't listened to India, they don't have a voice."
She says: "Our mission is to show them that they can be confident, that they should continue in education and not get married illegally young, and so this is an opportunity for the girls to be heard, and I have already noticed the volume rising."
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Featured: Alaska Adventure Cabins
Homer, AK Offered for sale at $3,109,000
Our guests all want to visit Alaska to experience all of what Alaska offers. Alaska has a lot to offer and if you try to do it all you will wear yourself out. At Alaska Adventure Cabins we offer 180 degree views from 7 unique accommodations overlooking Kachemak Bay. We are within the City of Homer.
Featured: Biddle Point Inn & Event Center
Plymouth, IN Offered for sale at $1,900,000
The Biddle Point Inn & Event Center may be Indiana’s best kept secret spanning more than nine acres of beautiful, partially wooded land making it the perfect country setting. Upon check-in, of this 15,473 SF property, guests are escorted to one of 14 luxury guest rooms, all featuring a fireplace and
Featured: Corners Mansion Inn
Vicksburg, MS Offered for sale at $985,000
ca 1872-1873, on the in historic Vicksburg, MS, and located just 2 minutes from the Mississippi River Bridge. This romantic turnkey bed and breakfast with owners quarters and 16 guest rooms/suites in the main house, and adjoining cottages and beautifully furnished with period antiques.
Featured: Gold Mountain Manor ~ Rustic Luxury, Big Bear CA
Big Bear City, CA Offered for sale at $1,350,000
Successful, turnkey B&B with immediate cash flow. Beautifully restored classic log mansion on nearly an acre of exquisite grounds located in Big Bear Lake area, southern CA's 4 season resort destination. Over 6 mil tourists annually. Stellar reputation! Top ratings. Voted #1 wedding venue in 2019.
Featured: Wedding Venue Southern Virginia
Madison Heights, VA Offered for sale at $849,000
Beautiful Greek Revival Bed and Breakfast with a booming Event Venue
Featured: Beautiful Victorian 3 Story Home
Canton, TX Offered for sale at $599,000
This beautiful Victorian was built 2000,it can be Sold on 5 to 13 Acres,Beautiful Entry with Formal Living and Dining,Plus Family Room both with WBFP And a Kitchen and Chief would love to have.Master Suite on 1st floor with WBFP,Second floor has 3 beautiful bedrooms and private baths,Small 2 living
Featured: Premier Historic Residence | Bardstown, KY
Prominent Home/B&B Auction in “South’s Most Beautiful Town”
Featured: Moffit Manor Historical B&B & Event Venue
Altamont, TN Offered for sale at $499,000
1856 historical registered monumental manor with 4614 square feet of living space located downtown Altamont. Completely restored with 3 trane propane/electrical heating units, new and restored hardwoods, new cherry cabinetry, stairs restored, all plumbing, electrical and windows upscale restored.
Featured: Stanley House Inn
Marietta, GA Offered for sale at $899,000
The Stanley House, in downtown Marietta, Georgia opened in 1984 as a bed and breakfast inn and a special events venue (capacity 116),and has been operating continually since then. The For Sale Stanley House Inn Bed and Breakfast. Marietta Georgia is a 6,659-square foot classic Queen Ann Victorian m
Featured: Ohio Amish Country Hotel
Burton, OH Offered for sale at $1,295,000
Ohio 18 guest room Amish country hotel for sale.
Featured: Rock Cottage Gardens
Eureka Springs, AR Offered for sale at $645,000
The award-winning Rock Cottage Gardens located in historic Eureka Springs.
Featured: Captain Stannard House
Westbrook, CT Offered for sale at $1,250,000
The CSH has been through many iterations since it was built by sea captain Elbert Stannard in 1872, but it has been operated as a B&B for the past 40 years. It is along the lovely CT shoreline. It boasts 10 guest rooms, and a great many 5 star reviews. Check out WWW.stannardhouse.com
Featured: Asheville North Carolina Inn
Asheville, NC Offered for sale at $2,600,000
A grand Southern style Asheville North Carolina inn for sale. With 11 guest rooms, each with private bath, the B&B offers a range of room sizes, all comfortably appointed. A Triple A Four Diamond award winner (rare for B&B’s) and a member of Select Registry®, Albemarle Inn is known to deliver a high
Featured: Outer Banks NC Bed and Breakfast
Manteo, NC Offered for sale at $1,650,000
his Outer Banks NC Bed and Breakfast for sale has undergone continuous upgrades in the hands of its current owners, only the second owners of the property. This Select Registry Inn remains in excellent condition today.
Featured: Eureka Springs Lodging
In Arkansas’s hottest hospitality market we are pleased to offer a diversified Eureka Springs lodging for sale. Oak Crest Cottages and Treehouses is comprised of a variety of lodging styles. There are three treehouse cottages; three historic stone cottages; three themed motel type rooms, and a large
Featured: Dreamcatcher Bed and Breakfast
Victor, ID Offered for sale at $1,650,000
Dreamcatcher Bed and Breakfast is an upscale, five-star #1 rated Inn on TripAdvisor, Booking.com and Expedia. Situated in Teton Valley, Idaho; 29 miles from Jackson, WY and 68 miles from Idaho Falls, this 6,900 sq. ft. home on 20 acres has 360-degree mountain views. Remodeled in 2011, this turnkey b
Featured: Eagle Rock Lodge
Vida, OR Offered for sale at $1,250,000
Eagle Rock Lodge is an 8 room upper midscale select service resort with over 400+ feet of frontage on the McKenzie River on 4.21 acres. Features $486,000 in Capital Improvements and 120 person outdoor wedding/event capacity. Property features ~1500 sq.ft. residence, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
Featured: Salt Dancer, Mega Yacht Boutique Resort Hotel
Stuart, FL Offered for sale at $995,000
125 ft Mega Yacht including operating and successful bed and breakfast. Docked at our own island resort in the Exumas, the Bahamas. Huge potential for boutique hotel operator or couple wanting to live aboard and operate a bed and breakfast yacht in paradise.6 months free dock space.
Featured: Genesee Country Inn
Wheatland, NY Offered for sale at $729,000
**Special Offer for All Aspiring Innkeepers! Experience a "Day In The Life of an Innkeeper" at The Genesee Country Inn! Learn the ins and outs of innkeeping from the owners!** Contact us for more info!
Featured: Luxury Ozarks Inn
Nestled on a wooded hillside two blocks from the historic District of Eureka Springs sits a beautiful Queen Anne Victorian mansion, Arsenic & Old Lace Bed & Breakfast. The luxury Ozarks inn for sale features five suites, offering guests all the modern bells and whistles one would expect from a well-
Featured: Berkshire Country Inn, Massachusetts
Stockbridge, MA Offered for sale at $2,650,000
Located in a beautiful corner of the world, the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. This Berkshire Country Inn for sale is minutes from the village of Stockbridge, famous in song, history and the iconic art of Norman Rockwell.
Featured: Morganton, NC, Area Inn and Events Venue
Morganton, NC Offered for sale at $875,000
The first thing you need to know about this Morganton area Inn is that it is currently #1 of 348 hotels in the North Carolina Mountains according to TripAdvisor. Beyond this extraordinary achievement, the Inn was voted one of the Top 6 Romantic Hotels in North Carolina, the Best B&B in Burke County
Featured: Riverside Inn Bed and Breakfast
Warsaw, KY Offered for sale at $1,999,000
Unique opportunity to own the award-winning, historic Riverside Inn B&B built in 1869. Conveniently located to Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington on the Ohio River, the inn has 8 private guest suites and 10 bathrooms. Guests benefit from an elevator, library, conference room and 6 fireplaces.
Featured: Vermont Village Bed & Breakfast
Chester, VT Offered for sale at $1,095,000
The Inn Victoria has eight well-appointed guest rooms and private baths. Guests are greeted at a reception desk in the lovely parlor with a fireplace. There is an adjoining den and small dining alcove. There are two formal dining rooms, a gift shop and kitchen.
Featured: Smoky Mountain TN Resort
Newport, TN Offered for sale at $1,700,000
Gross sales in 2016 up 30% over 2015! With a strong (and growing) wedding and events business in place, new owners can significantly increase business by focusing on selling rooms!
Redstone Inn & Suites
Dubuque, IA Offered for sale at $950,000
Own a unique piece of Dubuque's history! The Redstone Inn operates as a successful B&B and is offered as a turnkey business with the original charm. Located in a wonderful & bustling downtown area, it has 15 guest rooms and private innkeeper's suite.
Bethel Beauty
Bethel, NY Offered for sale at $1,399,000
92 acres with renovated Victorian, guest house, Barn, Apartment
Whitefish TLC Inn
Whitefish, MT Offered for sale at $2,690,000
4845 sq ft Boutique B&B Inn just outside of Whitefish, Montana
Living Waters on Lake Travis
Spicewood, TX Offered for sale at $2,349,500
Lake Travis Waterfront compound-8 cabins generating $13,000/month in sales. 300' of waterfront-4.8 acres. Boat ramp, dock, waterfall. Perfect as a family compound or expand as a glamping retreat. Features a Straw bale home featured on HGTV. "Glamping" accommodations have been featured online sites
Victorian Veranda Country Inn
Lawrence, KS Offered for sale at $1,163,000
Ten room bed and breakfast, with wedding venue.
Oak Creek Lodge, Bed, Breakfast & Wedding Retreat
Bannister, MI Offered for sale at $649,900
Custom built home on 10 acres with 6 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, finished basement, attached garage, plus 32X40 heated barn/garage. River frontage and adjacent landing strip too! Being offered furnished along with a growing demand for business and bookings!
The Old Mill Village
Fremont, IN Offered for sale at $400,000
This grand and ornate house is sitting on the property known as The Old Mill Village- This historic property currently operates as a wedding venue. Direct referrals every weekend at least 9 months out of the year possible.
Powers Mansion Inn
Auburn, CA Offered for sale at $2,999,999
The Power’s Mansion Inn Wedding and Event Center presents investors with the rare opportunity to purchase real estate which includes a 5800 square foot, 16-bedroom Victorian mansion, an established and profitable business including the Inn and wedding and event center.
The Gallet House
Allegany, NY Offered for sale at $480,000
Beautiful 1896 Victorian completely restored with a 20 year history operating as a Bed & Breakfast.
Honu Kai B and B
Kailua Kona, HI Offered for sale at $2,195,000
Honu Kai has a fully transferable special permit, is award winning, and highly acclaimed. Everything is in place – the property is being sold fully appointed and turnkey. In addition, existing reservations, client and vendors lists, and marketing placements are included.
Callahan's Mountain Lodge
Ashland, OR Offered for sale at $5,500,000
9.64% Cap Rate, 19.43% ROI & 2.82 GRM
The Mansion at Red Hill
Delhi, LA Offered for sale at $3,500,000
This impressive 23,846 SF property is located off I-20 in Northeast Louisiana, north of the town of Delhi, sits on 85 Acres adjacent to Poverty Point lake. https://vimeo.com/361875573/14d7bca11a
The Thomas Sheppard Mill and Inn
Stokes, NC Offered for sale at $699,900
Nestled among Carolina Pines, The Thomas Sheppard Mill and Inn is a one of a kind property. Named the ''finest example of Greek Revival architecture still standing in Pitt County'', the main home was built in 1850 and extensively remodeled over the years and contains stunning features...
Canon country inn
Etters, PA Offered for sale at $1,200,000
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Fabulous bed and breakfast inn is now available, but this country inn is so much more than just a bed-and-breakfast. This property also host wedding venues, business seminars and family reunions And so much more. After years of successfully running this inn the owne
Homestead 29 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Twentynine Palms, CA Offered for sale at $1,700,000
Amazing Twentynine Palms property available for the first time. Prime location near the Joshua Tree National Park.
Duck Smith House Bed & Breakfast
Seagrove, NC Offered for sale at $299,900
1914 Farmhouse restored to a beautiful Bed & Breakfast w/Log cabins and Owner's Private Cottage on 3.12 AC w/Beautiful Flower gardens. 4 Private Guest Rooms, 4 Private Baths in each room, Living Room w/fireplace, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Dining, Large 452 SF Wrap-around Porch, Complete Renovation in
Central Florida 10 acre Lakefront Estate
Deltona, FL Offered for sale at $825,000
Lush 10-acre, lakefront property with a six bedroom home and private pool
Blue Heron Inn
Fernandina Beach, FL Offered for sale at $1,950,000
Blue Heron Inn, located in the historic district of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, features nine guest rooms with two adjacent buildings, circa 1880 and 1904. Elegantly furnished decor and turnkey property is rated #1 by TripAdvisor guests.
Phillipe Rd
Hallsville, MO Offered for sale at $390,000
Amazing home situated on 18.39 acres close to the University of Missouri would make a great location for weddings, weekend get aways, ect. 4 of the 5 bedrooms have walk outs to gorgeous deck views! Property features 2641 sq ft, soccer field, archery range, 5 car shop, lake, walking trails and so muc
The Drummond Mansion
Alton, IL Offered for sale at $699,000
The "Drummond Mansion" a 10,000 SF historic manse on 1.3 acres in Alton Illinois. Lush gardens, privacy & 70+ species of trees, daylilies, lilacs & ornamental grasses=true architectural bliss. Built 1882 & designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger. A cut stone "Porte Cochere", wrap around veranda & 2 more re
The Bridgetown Mill House Inn and Event Center
Langhorne, PA Offered for sale at $1,250,000
Well-maintained and charming, Bridgetown Mill house was built in 1864. Situated on the 8 acre lot, this historical Inn offers dining rooms and private rooms, the great Hall seating up to 26 quests and the Main dining room seating up to 65 guests, Wood Room – up to 24 guests. In addition to the rest
Yearling Trail
Placerville, CA Offered for sale at $749,900
This gated 10-acre country estate is a wine enthusiast's dream and perfect for a wedding venue or AirBNB Location. Enjoy an acre of vineyards, a professional wine-making room, and a cellar for tasting and entertainment. The home has beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, dual pane windows, a gorgeo
Hartzell House Bed and Breakfast
Addison, PA Offered for sale at $550,000
7000+ sf casual luxury B&B in the Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands. Stellar reputation, solid revenue stream, beautiful inn and grounds. The innkeeper’s quarters are conveniently private and spacious. Partnered with a world renown architectural attraction that draws over 180,000 visitors each year Th
The Mazama Country Inn
Mazama, WA Offered for sale at $2,300,000
A four season inn resort for sale in Mazama, WA at the base of the North Cascade Mountains. World class cross country skiing on the Methow Valley Trail system out the door, or endless biking and hiking opportunities. Work and live in a mountain setting with room to expand, ideal event venue, winer
Miss Ossie's
Jefferson, GA Offered for sale at $385,000
Stately Stone Home Built in 1913 with currently 4 Beautiful Apartments Ready to Become Much Needed In Town B&B in Downtown Jefferson, Georgia
Mooresville, AL Offered for sale at $2,900,000
Gorgeous historic plantation property with a beautifully renovated large antebellum home, 5 acres of vineyards, 6500 sq ft. pavilion, and working horse farm just minutes from Huntsville / Decatur.
The Prairie Creek Inn
Rocky Mountain House, AB Offered for sale at 3,800,000 CAD
Take a look at this remarkable turnkey full-service country inn on 60 acres of stunning creek side property in Central Alberta. It boasts an impressive repeat clientele of raving fans and offers 16 luxury suites and cottages, a licensed restaurant, an executive meeting facility and staff residence,
Eagles View Bed & Breakfast
Burnside, KY Offered for sale at $549,900
If you've dreamed of living on the water, this is your opportunity to own a profitable, award winning Bed & Breakfast on beautiful Lake Cumberland!
The Hickory House
Anaconda, MT Offered for sale at $483,000
Beautiful, Victorian Bed & Breakfast in the heart of Downtown Anaconda. Close walking distance to everything downtown... restaurants, shops, theater and brewery. Not to mention the nearby Old Works Golf Course, Discovery Ski Area, Fairmont Hot Springs and other recreational fun such as hunting, fish
The Hensley House
San Jose, CA Offered for sale at $2,000,000
The Arguello-Gosbey House, commonly known as the Hensley House is a distinctive Queen Anne style architecture. Designated San Jose Historic Landmark located in the National Register Hensley Historic District. Bed & Breakfast from 1989 through early 2000's. Extensively upgraded. R-M zoning.
Tug Hill Resort
Redfield , NY Offered for sale at $340,000
Spacious 3000 sq ft Log Lodge and 8 unit motel on 10 acres surrounded by NY state land
178 Main Street Freeport
Freeport, ME Offered for sale at $949,000
Fully furnished/fully operational B&B historically significant with intown/walkability location!
Jefferson Street Townhouse
Natchitoches, LA Offered for sale at $525,000
Located in the National Landmark Historic District. This 100 year old property is turn-key business full of charm and history. Gated for private parking, Pool area is private. Perfect for small weddings, family reunions, or in conjunction with NSU functions.Walk five blocks to Front Street
The Orting Manor
Orting, WA Offered for sale at $850,000
This beloved Orting Home is a stunning 3,594 SF Victorian built in 1901 with 4 beds/4baths, huge wrap-around porch, in-ground pool, poolhouse, AMAZING back yard & 2-car garage, newly-painted fence, exterior touched up. Business opportunities are almost endless: year-round event venue, catering, vaca
Camellia Rose Inn
Gainesville, FL Offered for sale at $1,370,000
Rose Inn is a beautifully restored Victorian property...
Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast
Buckeystown, MD Offered for sale at $899,000
1897 Colonial Revival on 2.5 acres of land. Located in historic Buckeystown Maryland. 5 miles from downtown Frederick Maryland. Totally renovated 5 years ago (2014). 4 large spacious parlors to hold small events and weddings.
Firehouse Inn
Rutherfordton, NC Offered for sale at $890,000
Full service B&B embedded with history and hospitality
Willow Glen Inn
Cedar City, UT Offered for sale at $1,150,000
B&B with beautifully landscaped paths, lawns and gardens. 7 cabins (two 2 bedroom). 4400 sq sf owner residence. Restaurant with full commercial kitchen. Full outdoor theater.
Kingsbay Mansion
Marion Station, MD Offered for sale at $2,499,900
Waterfront 11 BR, 10.5 Baths, 2000 FT of Waterfront, 6.28 AC.
Shore Acres (early 1900's name)
Conneaut Lake, PA Offered for sale at $589,000
Beautiful sunsets & peaceful lake breezes. Possible wedding/event venue. Stainless, granite kitchen. Hardwood floors & black walnut moldings. Private lake front lot for dock. Completely updated. Stainless, granite kitchen. Large sun porch. 31 wooded & open acres with 3 parcels: large yard, field &
Edwardian Inn - Under Contract (Sale Pending)
Helena, AR Offered for sale at $399,000
MAJOR PRICE DROP....Own a piece of history in the heart of the Delta. Rich in civil war history and the birthplace of the Blues. Turn-key and priced to sell. Listed at $475,000 including FF&E
Auberge at Feather Hill
Pomfret, CT Offered for sale at $729,000
The main house is a charming New England Colonial with 7 guest rooms and 6.5 en-suite bathrooms and features a chef's delight kitchen, cozy family and living rooms with fireplaces, and large event room. The estate also includes a spacious one bedroom owner's quarters or rental cottage. Beautifully s
Turn Key B&B - Highgate Estate Wedding Venue
Greensboro, GA Offered for sale at $1,199,000
Recent $290k price adjustment! Surround yourself with beauty. This historic house dating from 1810 is the perfect location for Bed-n-Breakfast; Corporate Retreats; intimate weddings reception dinners. Nestled on 2.26 acres of lush gardens and walkways; outdoor chapel & huge enclosed pavilion. Sold f
Twin Chimneys
Lincoln University, PA Offered for sale at $1,999,000
Main House with 7 bedrooms, 4 baths, pool, hot tub and 5000 sq. ft barn. Perfect for a wedding venue.
Bent Mountain Lodge Bed And Breakfast, Inc.
Copper Hill, VA Offered for sale at $1,395,000
Overlooking Blue Ridge Parkway mp 138, i6 miles south Roanoke. Operated 15 yrs., retiring age/health, 10 suites, wedding venue, 13 acres, web bentmountainlodgebedandbreakfast.com , 3200 ft alt., 5000sq.ft.garage/barn, large decks 35 mile views, 4500 client base, 42 states/14 countries 2018, Large gr
Cape Escape
Cape Charles, VA Offered for sale at $1,165,000
Welcome to Cape Escape, a majestic estate in Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. If you're looking for an airbnb, bed & breakfast, inn, or event venue for your next business opportunity contact us to discuss why Cape Escape is the perfect fit!
Worthington Berkshire B&B
Worthington, MA Offered for sale at $995,000
- One of the most Beautiful properties in Western Massachusetts. Private Estate set on 13.1 picturesque acres with open pastures , pristine forest and a tranquil brook. 4.500 square feet of the finest craftsmanship and charm.. It Boast 7 bedrooms and 5 baths Set up as Owner living quarters with 4 s
Ariel Farm Guest House
Lake Ariel, PA Offered for sale at $599,000
Beautiful 36 acre horse farm, guest house and event space perfect for weddings and celebrations. fully restores farm house, new barn, pastures, trails and a pond. Tree and flower lined driveway leads you to the perfect place to relax and just enjoy life.
Kenmore Inn
Fredericksburg, VA Offered for sale at $3,200,000
Historic treasure on Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg, the charming, old brick Kenmore Inn blends boutique hotel services with the easy intimacy of a bed and breakfast. The home was built circa 1793 and the Kenmore Inn opened for business in 1932 making it Fredericksburg’s longest operating
Full Service NH Resort
Confidential, NH Offered for sale at $5,200,000
Well-established resort property.Modern spa/fitness/indoor pool facility. Among the top of its competition regarding occupancy rates and RevPAR. Located in a premier New England destination and has multiple revenue sources from lodging, food service, weddings, functions and spa. Revenue over $3M.
Greer Peaks Lodge
Greer, AZ Offered for sale at $1,450,000
14 comfortable, spacious rooms and 2 cabins with full bathrooms, fireplace in every suite and a complimentary hot breakfast Provides service to the full gamut of wedding celebrations, whether it be the ceremony itself, the rehearsal dinner, reception and overnight accommodations for the wedding par
Hawthorn, A Bed & Breakfast
Independence, MO Offered for sale at $795,000
AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! NEW PRICE! The Historic Hawthorn located in Harry Truman's hometown, just minutes from the finest in sports, dining & entertainment Kansas City has to offer! In 2011 The current Innkeepers took B & B to a whole new level, completing an addition with a FULL commercial kitchen an
Gardens at Mile High Ranch - Historic Bisbee AZ
Bisbee, AZ Offered for sale at $749,000
Fabulous Corporate retreat~Bed and Breakfast~Wedding and special events venue! Single family Home with office, Guest Home plus 8 apartments with kitchenettes
Rapid City, SD Offered for sale at $849,999
7 Room Bed & Breakfast with Restaurant in the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Phillips Place Bed & Breakfast
Macon, MO Offered for sale at $550,000
Stunning B&B boasts 3 Suites. Carriage House provides 2 suites, Rec Room containing Endless Lap Pool, Hot Tub and Sauna. Main House offers Owner's Living Quarters. Beautiful wood throughout. Garden Room walks onto Large Lovely Patio. Priced completely furnished!
House on the Hill -- Historic Fulton MO
Fulton, MO Offered for sale at $600,000
Stunning 5 guest room home built in 1913 in pristine condition. Located in Historic Fulton, MO at the end of Court ST (Historic downtown) and walking distance to 2 colleges complete with a gourmet kitchen, pool & cabana. Could be a event venue. E: ashley@embarkmo.com for more photos & upgrade list.
The Meadowlark Inn - Outside Cooperstown
East Springfield, NY Offered for sale at $675,000
A comfortable country inn right outside Cooperstown, NY. This 12 room inn has beautiful park-like grounds with an outdoor party pavilion and our own baseball field, and a comfortable owners quarters.
Trowell Historic Inn
Jesup, GA Offered for sale at $469,000
A Victorian-styled bed and breakfast in the former home of John W.C. Trowell, built in 1902. This beautiful Victorian Queen Anne home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993 and is considered one of the architectural treasures of Southeast Georgia. Trowell Historic Inn a Vict
THE SPECKLED HEN INN W/ OWNERS QUARTERS POOL HOUSE
Madison, WI Offered for sale at $1,200,000
The Speckled Hen Inn is an Award-Winning farm to table bed & breakfast located on a stunning country estate that's positioned between downtown Madison and Sun Prairie. Poised to be a major Wedding Venue Destination, guests enjoy picturesque rustic views and small town feel while vacationing.
Rams Head Inn
Shelter Island Hts, NY Offered for sale at $9,750,000
Historic waterfront inn on 4+ acres overlooking 800' private beach with dock & moorings.
Crystal Bell Bed & Breakfast
Wabeno, WI Offered for sale at $350,000
Crystal Bell Bed Breakfast features eight guest rooms, six bathrooms, upper level ballroom (event or craft room), commercial kitchen, 6 car garage on 2.5 pristine acres - with highway visibility. This 6,500 sq. ft. historic Inn is nestled in Waubeno, WI - $350,000.
Event and Wedding Venue
Confidential, GA Offered for sale at $2,300,000
Price includes a beautiful historic home built in the early 1900's and separate commercial kitchen with office space.
Lakecliff
Hood River, OR Offered for sale at $2,300,000
Stately Historic Lakecliff. 3.5 acres with spectacular views overlooking Columbia River Gorge. 7Brs, 7 Baths + Garage/ Carriage house, Shop
Paradise East
Stevensville, MD Offered for sale at $5,650,000
Luxurious waterfront estate. Perfect Bed and Breakfast or Wedding venue. Nearly 22,000 sqft of living space, magnificently situated on 30 acres of Chesapeake Bay waterfront.
Slade Hall/ Potential Inn or Event Facility
Eatonton, GA Offered for sale at $705,000
Slade Hall circa 1852, All Brick Greek Revival. 1.07 acres of courtyards and gardens with an abundance of Boxwoods. Stately grounds with newer carriage house and in ground pool; short distance to historic Madison; minutes from Lake Oconee and Reynolds Plantation; about an hour drive from Atlanta
The Colony House
Madison, ME Offered for sale at $625,000
Classic lake-front Bed and Breakfast Inn. The Colony House Inn offers a true 4-season sportsman's paradise - sailing, fishing, cross country skiing & snowmobiling with endless views overlooking Lake Wesserunsett.
Rustic Farmhouse - OPEN HOUSE (March 17th 1 to 4)
Aspers, PA Offered for sale at $525,000
Country Home or Business? You Decide. Situated on a quiet country road in beautiful Adams County, Pennsylvania - minutes from Gettysburg National Battlefield.
2139 Franklin Rd
Russellville, KY Offered for sale at $375,000
This 5bd/6ba log charmer isn't just a home, it's a destination. Built with 100+ year old hand-hewn timbers and situated on 14.5 mostly wooded acres, this remarkable property is the perfect escape for a large family, nature lovers, and those that just want to get away.
The Willow Tree Inn
Cooperstown, NY Offered for sale at $399,000
Established,turn key Historic manor home with Victorian barn on 5 acres close to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Glimmerglass Opera
Joe Huber’s
Borden, IN Offered for sale at $365,000
Perfect location for a Bed and Breakfast. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home sits on two private lakes and is located next to Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant and is less than one mile from Huber Orchard and Winery. High foot traffic and lots of weddings and corporate parties all year long.
Big Red Barn
Seymour, MO Offered for sale at $250,000
Located in the Amish Country of Webster County, Missouri, this features 5 en-suites on the second floor and a ground floor Innkeeper private bedroom and bathroom. Ozarks festivals abound in small towns; the Southern Missouri Off-Road Ranch is a short 7 mile drive. Branson is a short day trip as well
Bristol House Bed and Breakfast
Bristol, RI Offered for sale at $649,000
Bristol House boasts four beautifully decorated rooms - all equipped with modern technology, cozy gathering spaces, outdoor dining patio and beautiful backyard gardens. Three guest rooms on the second floor and a family suite on the first floor. Can sleep ten persons in beds and two additional on c
Bristol Views Bed & Breakfast
Naples, NY Offered for sale at $425,000
Nestled in the Bristol Hills overlooking the southern end of Canandaigua Lake, this beautiful property offers a relaxing setting to call home and features beautiful vistas of the lake, vineyards, and Naples Valley.
Countryman Inn and B&B
Snohomish, WA Offered for sale at $1,200,000
Timeless Victorian Mansion in the heart of Snohomish. Grandeur, wowed by the woodwork and endless archetectural details of days gone by. Romantic and right in the heart of "Twenty plus" wedding venues!
Historic Colonial B&B - Near TIEC
Landrum, SC Offered for sale at $635,000
This Gorgeous Colonial Home, built in 1857, has been meticulously restored to state code, style, & swagger! Glowing Hardwood floors throughout; 5 BR, 5 1/2 Baths, several sitting rooms / parlors and a top of the line kitchen w/ granite counters, butlers pantry & views of the gardens. balcony on the
Simon Kenton Inn
Springfield, OH Offered for sale at $2,950,000
Three businesses in one! The historic homestead of Simon Kenton, the famed frontiersman, is currently a pub & restaurant, inn, and banquet center. The profitable business is turn-key ready for a new owner and has plenty of room to expand.
Terrapin Peak
Cookson, OK Offered for sale at $1,400,000
Turn Key Resort! Own your own Private Compound or Resort on 9 Private & Secluded acres at Beautiful Lake Tenkiller near Sixshooter Marina! 5133 SF main house, 3 Cabins w/ 5 Private Suites, & Shop! Endless Options!
Dollybrook Family Resort
Fennville, MI Offered for sale at $5,850,000
Visionary's dream! Existing cabins, very high end. PUD approved by township for extensive commercial expansion. Incredible development opportunity unlike any other property you will find. Contact today for additional details - Visit website in contact details for all property photos
White Plains Farm
Oakland, MD Offered for sale at $499,000
Potential Bed and Breakfast or Equestrian Bed and Breakfast located in Gorgeous Western Maryland, offers a variety of Four Season Activities from Horse back riding to Downhill Skiing , sit back , relax and enjoy the peace and serenity on this 51 acre Victorian Home. Minutes to two fine wedding venue
Hideaway Country Inn
BUCYRUS, OH Offered for sale at $1,200,000
With over 28 years of operational experience, this turn-key B & B offers it's clients a multitude of unique experiences. As one of Ohio's premier couple's resort, the Inn can handle everything from a quick get away to a full wedding experience. With two primary lodges, 12 suites with full amenitie
Moon River Ranch
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Saratoga Springs, NY Offered for sale at $1,649,000
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Woodland Park, CO Offered for sale at $1,400,000
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PRICE REDUCTION FOR A QUICK SALE! A Vermont quintessential country Inn. Circa 1835, registered as a State Historical building, it sits on 3.15+/- beautiful acres. The 8 bedrooms, all with private en suite bathrooms, are large and furnished with quilts, antiques and rocking chairs.
Chimney Hill Inn 207 Goat Hill Rd Lambertville NJ
Lambertvville, NJ Offered for sale at $1,800,000
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Cable, WI Offered for sale at $695,000
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Beautiful B&B with steady 6-figure revenue. Main Street in quaint town in beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Tons of growth opportunity for aspiring innkeeper/restaurateur. TripAdvisor certificate of excellence for several consecutive years. Check us out at www.innoftheshenandoah.com
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Williamsburg, VA Offered for sale at $749,999
Successful and thriving B&B in Williamsburg! located on the historic Williamsburg corridor, Colonial Gardens B&B is located just over a mile from Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary.
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Poppit Path Group raised £260 from 11 supporters
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Poppit Path Group
Weʼve raised £260 to Provide Match Funding for a Euro Grant to Research the Feasibility of Building a Multi-Use Path from St Dogmaels to Poppit in North Pembs.
St Dogmaels, United Kingdom
Funded on Thursday, 17th November 2016
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For many years local people have realised the danger and difficulty of travelling safely from St Dogmaels to Poppit Sands beach by any means other than by car.
It's a year round problem but especially noticeable in the summer time when we welcome many visitors to the area. The road is single track at many points and there is not enough room for pedestrians, buggy users or cyclists to make their way without dicing with death and danger.
Grwp Llwybr Poppit Path Group was formed recently to take over the sterling campaign work that had been undertaken by other local groups over the years. The current committee comprises Tim Tagg (Chair), Jonny Lewis (secretary), Tom Wells (Treasurer) and Jonny James.
We have been awarded a conditional grant to carry out a Feasibility Study to identify and iron out any engineering and other problems which are in the way of constructing a path. This will also look into costing and funding for implementation. We estimate the cost of this Feasibility Study will be in the region of £21,429 (To be clear, this appeal is just for the Feasibility Study. The full scale implementation of the Multi-Use Path is something that we think may require something like £200,000 or more.) We have been lucky enough to be awarded funding of £15,000 from Europe which represents 70% of the cost, on condition that we can raise the balance through match funding.
In other words, we are looking to raise the balance of £6429 . Please show your support by giving generously to a project that aims to improve the living experience for countless local and visiting people.
We hope to raise all the money in the next couple of months so that we can engage a consultant at the end of this year or early in 2017.
Thanks to every one for donating. We're closing this page now since we're approaching our match funding target through applications to grant funders and the public sector. Keep an eye out for progress at poppitpath.org.uk
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Andy Triggs
A safe route to Poppit would make a huge difference to local people and visitors.
Good luck and sorry I cannot afford more but I guess it all counts. Would be great to see a proper path developed.
Jo Walker
I hope you reach your target for this great cause. Good luck!
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good campaign well done
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Poppit Path Group wants to make it easy, safe and enjoyable for pedestrians, buggies and cyclists to get from St Dogmaels to Poppit Sands and back. We want to build a Multi-Use path for this purpose so that we don't have to share dangerous narrow roadspace with motorised traffic.
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Fantasy Football DraftKings, FanDuel Miss Multimillion-Dollar Link, Television, Search
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by Laurie Sullivan, MediaPost
It may seem like fantasy football took over the television airwaves in recent months, with one report estimating TV commercials airing on average once every 90 seconds in 2015. While the two leading fantasy football players — DraftKings, and FanDuel — continue to dominate traditional advertising, one remains absent in online search advertising and marketing, and other invested a minimal amount.
DraftKings spent more than $22 million on television advertising in August 2015, with an additional $8 million spent on Internet display ads, $4 million on magazine ads and more than $800,000 on radio ads, according to Kantar Media. AdGooroo's parent company estimates that DraftKings spent only $9,000 in August on the fantasy football paid-search keyword group analyzed.
FanDuel spent more than $6 million on television ads, $400,000 on Internet display ads and an additional $400,000 on radio ads in August, and spent zero on the Fantasy Football keyword group, per Kantar Media.
The connection between television and search isn't new. Google has talked about the influence of TV on search for years. With up to 33 million people participating in Fantasy Football, and estimates suggesting the industry generates $2 billion to $5 billion annually, some see not investing in search advertising and marketing as a missed opportunity for DraftKings, and FanDuel.
"DraftKings and FanDuel are clearly missing an opportunity by ignoring paid search," says Richard Stokes, CEO of AdGooroo. "ESPN and the NFL wouldn’t be doing it if it didn’t work."
One thing certain, it would drive up the cost per click (CPC) on related keywords in paid search for Yahoo, ESPN, National Football League and others, but there’s not enough information to know if it would be a meaningful increase, maybe a few cents or dollars, Stokes says.
So who's buying the paid search ad keywords "fantasy football" and "fantasy-football," accounting for more than $1.4 million in paid search ad spend in August, about 58% of total spend on the 235 fantasy football-related keywords in the month?
The group includes Yahoo, National Football League, ESPN, and CBS Sports. Of those four advertisers, only ESPN increased its August spend on the keyword group to $624,000 in August 2015 — up from $448,000 in the year-ago month, according to AdGooroo.
AdGooroo's findings are limited to U.S. Google desktop text advertising activity on the 235 fantasy football-related keywords studied. Advertisers may sponsor additional fantasy football-related keywords that, if measured, would alter the findings of this report.
Yahoo, the top spender on the Fantasy Football keyword group reduced the amount spent by 68% to $274,000 in August 2015, from $856,000 in August 2014. CBS Sports spent even less, year-over-year, 77% to $23,000 in August 2015, down from $100,000 in August 2014. The NFL decreased the amount spent by 5% to $569,000 from $599,000, respectively.
Overall, the keywords "fantasy football" and "fantasy-football" accounted for more than $1.4 million in paid search ad spend in August, or around 58% of total spend on the 235 Fantasy Football-related keywords in the month. Spend on the remaining keywords in the Top 10 ranking dropped precipitously thereafter, from some $48,000 spent on the third ranked keyword, ‘fantasy football rankings’, to just $12,000 spent on each of the bottom three keywords in the Top 10, according to AdGooroo.
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Ice skater Harley Windsor named as first indigenous Winter Olympian in Australian Games team
Staff writers, November 12, 2017 7:42PM
media_cameraFigure skating pair Ekaterina 'Katia' Alexandrovskaya and Harley Windsor after being announced as members of the Australian figure skating team for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Picture: Brendan Esposito
Figure skater Harley Windsor will rewrite history when he becomes Australia’s first indigenous athlete to compete at a Winter Games next year.
Windsor was named in the Games team on Thursday and will join new Australian citizen Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in Pyeongchang in February in the pairs event.
Australia has had 51 indigenous athletes pull on the green and gold* at the Summer Olympic Games but Windsor said it would be an honour to be the nation’s first indigenous Winter Olympic athlete.
media_cameraFigure skaters Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, Harley Windsor and Kailani Craine. Picture: Mark Evans
“It hasn’t completely sunk in yet but it feels like an amazing and mind-blowing accomplishment to have been named as Australia’s first indigenous Winter Olympian,” said the 21-year-old who grew up in Rooty Hill in Sydney.
“I grew up in the Aboriginal community and have always been around Aboriginal culture so it’s been a huge part of my life and something that I’m very proud of.”
Windsor is hoping his selection will inspire other indigenous Australians just as he was inspired by fellow indigenous trailblazers throughout his youth.
media_cameraHarley and Ekaterina compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in Helsinki.
“I was a massive supporter of Cathy Freeman and how hard she worked to achieve what she achieved.
“She was such a great athlete and such a great inspiration for me when I was young.
“I hope I can give other young indigenous athletes some inspiration that they are able to get to the highest level in Winter Olympic sports just like we’ve done in Summer sports.
“I hope I can continue to push forward and give them someone to look up to.”
The duo’s selections have been confirmed alongside fellow figure skaters Brendan Kerry and Kailani Craine, who will compete individually.
The quartet* are the first confirmed Australian team selections for the Games, with Kerry the only with Olympic experience.
Russian-born Alexandrovskaya, who received Australian citizenship last month, paired with Windsor earlier this year to win the world junior championship.
“To be honest, at first, I didn’t know it was going to go so well,” Windsor said.
“But as we started skating more and more together, we started to figure each other out a bit more.
media_cameraEkaterina and Harley performing in Germany. Picture: AFP
“I think it worked so well because she’s a bit more fiery and I’m a bit more calm, so it kind of balances out.”
Australian Chef de Mission* Ian Chesterman has witnessed the rise of winter sports in Australia, having led the Winter Olympic Team at the past six Games, and knows this is a landmark moment for indigenous Australians as well as winter sports.
“Having Harley on the Team, as Australia’s first indigenous Winter Olympian is of huge significance,” Chesterman said.
“It reflects the increasing growth of Winter Sports across all Australian states and territories.”
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Activity 1. Harley Windsor
Read through the article carefully to find out all you can about Harley Windsor.
Write a short biography about him.
Include how old he is, where he grew up, his sporting achievements, what is significant about his selection on the Winter Olympic Team, his hopes for the future and anything else you feel is significant.
Extension: Role model
Harley Windsor wants to be an inspiration to other young indigenous athletes.
What attributes would Harley need to exhibit to be a positive role model for other indigenous athletes?
Make a list of attributes that a positive role model should display.
Time: allow 40 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum links: English, Health and Physical Education, Intercultural Capabilities, Personal and Social Capabilities
Activity 2. Indigenous sporting heroes
Many other indigenous athletes have represented Australia in other sports,
Choose an indigenous sporting hero and do some research on their life and achievements. Present the information you find out in a poster.
Extension: Winter sports on the up
The article states that Australian Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman has witnessed the rise of winter sports in Australia.
Why do you think that winter sports have not been traditionally as popular in Australia as summer sports in the past?
Why do you think this has changed in the past few years?
Curriculum links: English, Health and Physical Education, Critical and Creative Thinking
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Fossil of woolly mammoth discovered in Florida, could be up to 250,000 years old
By: Tony Sadiku
CAPE CORAL, Fla., — A Florida utilities crew discovered a fossil archeologists now believe may be of a woolly mammoth or mastodon.
The crew was digging in a trench 17 feet below the ground in Cape Coral last month.
The crew turned over the fossil to the city which brought in archeologists to assess it.
Robert Carr with the Archeological and Historical Conservancy says the fossil fragment was probably part of the mammoth’s humorous bone, or upper arm.
The fossil is roughly one foot long and 10 inches wide.
He estimates the fossil is 12,500 to 250,000 years old, based on similar discoveries.
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A South Carolina woman who was planning to ride out Hurricane Florence because she couldn't evacuate with her seven rescue dogs has found a way out.
After CNN reported on Christine Meinhold's dilemma Wednesday , strangers reached out on Facebook -- and thanks to a crowdfunding campaign, they rented her a truck so she could reach her family in Tennessee.
The organizer of the campaign, Palms Springs-based radio host Kate Zenna, said she started raising funds because she "wasn't able to let all those dogs perish."
"I went to rescue dogs alone after Katrina and what I saw will never be forgotten. And now I am living with a lot of dogs and always have a plan," she told CNN.
Zenna said about 16 people across the US coordinated on Facebook chat and donated to help Meinhold evacuate with her dogs. Initially, the group planned to purchase a 2009 Dodge Journey with the help of a generous single $5,200 donation, Zenna said.
When that plan fell through, a donor suggested to rent a U-Haul van.
Pictures shared on Facebook show the journey of Meinhold and her dogs out of the danger area on the rented van.
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Meinhold lives just outside Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with the dogs that she has rescued.
"I really don't have the resources to evacuate with seven dogs," she told CNN on Wednesday. "When I rescued these dogs, I took on a responsibility of loving and caring for them the rest of their lives."
She added: "I can't abandon them. My car has over 205,000 miles on it and won't make it far. I can't imagine breaking down somewhere and putting them in danger."
At the time, she said she would board up her house as best as she could.
During Hurricane Matthew in 2016 , Meinhold helped rescue animals from the floodwaters.
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How does that happen? A trio of mastiffs became stuck in a Colorado storm drain after they escaped from their yard and went on an adventure. The expressions on the poor pooches' faces is pitiful. Thankfully, emergency crews rescued all three mastiffs safely.The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office explained what happened:"How in the World? Even if you don’t have a dog or are even a dog person, most of you are probably aware that a mastiff is a pretty big pup. That’s why this story is so incredible," the Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook. "JCSO Animal Control Officer C. Hubrecht received a call Monday about not one, not two, but THREE mastiffs stuck in a storm drain at W. Arlington Place and S. Zinnia Court. Sure enough, there they were. But how?" the Sheriff's Office wrote. The dogs apparently wandered into a large culvert and got lost in the drain. "Dogs are funny and curious creatures who love exploring, especially when they’ve escaped their yard. At least this furry group brought their friends along when they ran into a culvert nearby. Thankfully our friends at West Metro Fire Rescue were able to rescue them safely. We’re happy this story had a happy ending for everyone," the Sheriff's Office wrote.
How does that happen? A trio of mastiffs became stuck in a Colorado storm drain after they escaped from their yard and went on an adventure. The expressions on the poor pooches' faces is pitiful. Thankfully, emergency crews rescued all three mastiffs safely.
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"How in the World? Even if you don’t have a dog or are even a dog person, most of you are probably aware that a mastiff is a pretty big pup. That’s why this story is so incredible," the Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook.
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"JCSO Animal Control Officer C. Hubrecht received a call Monday about not one, not two, but THREE mastiffs stuck in a storm drain at W. Arlington Place and S. Zinnia Court. Sure enough, there they were. But how?" the Sheriff's Office wrote.
The dogs apparently wandered into a large culvert and got lost in the drain.
"Dogs are funny and curious creatures who love exploring, especially when they’ve escaped their yard. At least this furry group brought their friends along when they ran into a culvert nearby. Thankfully our friends at West Metro Fire Rescue were able to rescue them safely. We’re happy this story had a happy ending for everyone," the Sheriff's Office wrote.
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In a secluded setting, Prince Maurice – a member of the Leading Hotels of the World – combines state-of-the-art facilities with an exclusive, yet relaxed ambience and the effortless service renowned of the Constance brand. Serene and beautifully-kept tropical gardens house extensive facilities including the U Spa by Constance, a kite surfing school, a beautiful beachfront infinity pool and a fantastic kids’ club. You can also enjoy a round of golf on the two courses at the nearby sister resort Constance Belle Mare Plage. Drinking and dining here is a pleasure with three restaurants and three bars to choose from. At the main restaurant, L’Archipel, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast and an à la carte lunch and dinner. The Asian restaurant has a beautiful waterside setting and is open for lunch and dinner and you can sample dishes from around Asia as well as Japanese specialities from the sushi bar. The top table here has to be at the Barachois, where tables are set on five floating decks on the lagoon and there’s also a floating bar – perfect for a sundowner. The resort’s Wine Cellar is one of the largest in the Indian Ocean with over 25,000 bottles and a dedicated area for wine tastings. Spacious and luxurious suites and villas are set throughout the resort. Junior Suites are either in the tropical gardens, by the beach or on stilts over the edge of the lagoon. The Villas on Stilts overlook the lagoon and offer even more space including a living/dining room, while the Villas Beachfront feature a plunge pool on the terrace. For families we recommend the Family Suites which have a second bedroom with bunk beds.
Four Seasons Resort at Anahita 5
With a spectacular setting within the Anahita Wilderness Sanctuary, this award-winning resort features outstanding facilities set against a lush green mountain backdrop. The resort is divided between the mangrove-fringed mainland and its 11-acre island, which overlooks a sheltered lagoon and has three beaches. The focus here is on pure indulgence, and nothing is too much trouble – whether you need your sunglasses cleaned or your sun bed moved. There are ample facilities and activities on offer, most notably the 18-hole golf course and the secluded Spa at Four Seasons. A recent addition to the Four Seasons is the exclusive cove on Ile aux Cerfs where you’ll find sun beds and a beach grill restaurant. You’ll get to experience the beauty of Mauritius’s most famous island but away from the crowds. Dining ranges from contemporary Italian dishes at the lagoon-side Acquapazza to a French bistro menu cooked in open kitchens at Beau Champ. Themed nights and a choice of Mauritian, Indian and Asian cuisine can be enjoyed al fresco at the laidback Bambou, while those spending the day on the golf course can dine at Il Forno. Luxurious villas are set throughout the resort, each with its own plunge pool and terrace that is the perfect spot in which to enjoy a romantic in-villa dinner. Garden Pool Villas and Mangrove Pool Villas are situated on the mainland, with their own private garden. If you choose an Ocean Villa on the exclusive island, you can enjoy direct access to the lagoon from the gardens, or if you opt for a Beach Pool Villa, you can step straight onto the sand from the terrace. For something extra special, stay in one of the exclusive Residence Villas which have either two or three bedrooms.
Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort 5
With refined and refreshed old-world décor and an emphasis on wellness, this resort has a welcoming ambience and gives you personalised service. Crossed by a tranquil river and fronted by a white-sand beach and vibrant lagoon the natural setting couldn’t be any better. Add to this a wide variety of activities – both on the water and in the Domaine – and you have a picture-perfect setting for a tropical retreat. Dining at Le Telfair is a pleasure and there are three restaurants and a lounge onsite. The main restaurant, Annabella’s, features a buffet breakfast and themed a la carte dinner menus as well as providing a variety of healthy dishes which reflect the focus on wellbeing. The al fresco Le Palmier pool and beach restaurant has always been a popular location for lunch and it’s now open for dinner making it the perfect spot to dine under the stars. Gin’ja is the top table at Le Telfair and it specialises in flavoursome Asian cuisine. Guests can also dine at Le Château de Bel Ombre, the Golf Club Restaurant and Bar, C Beach Club and the restaurants at Heritage Awali. And if you opt for the Gourmet Bliss all-inclusive upgrade, which we highly recommend, your meals will be included at these restaurants (depending on restaurant opening times). The wonderfully refurbished butler-serviced suites are located in two-storey villas dotted around the resort and have a beautifully light, plantation house style with white-washed walls and dark wood furniture. The Gardenview Suites overlook the resort’s tropical gardens while guests in the Seaview Suites and Beachfront Suites can enjoy views of the Indian Ocean from their balcony. It’s well worth upgrading to the Junior or Senior Suites for a little extra room as they feature a living area or room respectively.
La Pirogue 4.5
This friendly and informal resort is on a stunning stretch of beach and backs a shallow lagoon. Its 'boho chic' style is inspired by traditional fishing boats, with lots of natural wood and thatch. Ideal for families with younger children as well as couples, this resort offers plenty of activities as well as spots for undisturbed serenity. Excellent leisure facilities include a diving centre and spa, plus you can also enjoy access to all facilities at neighbouring Sugar Beach. The main restaurant Wolmar serves a hearty breakfast and themed international buffets at dinner. For romantic meals there is a private thatched cabana overlooking the pretty pond. There is also an oceanfront venue, Magenta Seafood Restaurant and the Coconut café where you also can sip delicious cocktails. There are also two bars and nightly entertainment including live bands. We also love that you can head next door to sample the cuisine at the sister hotel. Designed in the style of a traditional fishing village, bungalows are made of volcanic rock, fringed with thatched roofs and resemble the front of an upturned fishing boat. The newly refurbished Garden Bungalows face the lagoon, while Beach Pavilions are closer to the beach. If you're travelling as a group or family you can choose one of the Garden Family Bungalows or the Deluxe Beach Family Pavilions which consist of two interconnecting Garden Bungalows and Beach Pavilions respectively. Premium Garden Bungalows are set away from the main buildings and are a really peaceful spot. Senior Suite Pavilions feature a living area.
Récif Attitude 3.5
The scattering of white-washed buildings bring to mind a rustic Mediterranean retreat; however, the friendly service, white beach and stunning ocean views at this adults-only retreat are all undeniably Mauritian. Relax on the small coral and sand beach which is lined by rocks and enjoy free watersports including kayaking and snorkelling in the lagoon. Meals are accompanied by panoramic views over the ocean. Le Pointe aux Piments offers Mauritian dishes, as well as daily themed buffets and a live cooking station. Enjoy dining with your toes in the sand at L’Océan, an informal seafood restaurant, or sampling traditional Mauritian take-away at the street food cart Taba-J. You can also sample Mauritian home-cooked-style dishes at the new restaurant Kot Nou which is open three nights a week. The hotel's rooms are set in two-storey buildings and furnished simply with wood and wicker. Couple Standard Rooms are tucked away in the gardens. In the Couple Standard Beachfacing Rooms you can hear the waves lapping the shore while spacious Couple Deluxe Beachfront Rooms offer stunning lagoon views.
Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa 5
Set on a fine white-sand beach backed by forested peaks, this elegant resort is dedicated to rejuvenation and relaxation. There is a real sense of space and privacy throughout and the shady trees and tropical plants in the beautifully landscaped gardens provide natural screens along the beach and by the pool. There is a strong focus on providing unique experiences for each guest and the service is impeccable. The crescent-shaped beach overlooks the turquoise waters of Tamarin Bay and the reef-sheltered waters are ideal for waterskiing and kayaking. Enjoy sorbet and cool drinks on the beach, mini cakes served in the outdoor lounge and sip rum cocktails straight from a pineapple while admiring the bay’s spectacular sunsets. At the excellent Indian restaurant you can tuck into tapas under lantern-strewn trees, while at the Teppanyaki Counter expert chefs create delicious dishes at live stations. Enjoy international, Mauritian and Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by stunning ocean views at the main restaurant. As part of the Dine Around option you can choose to enjoy dinner at Maradiva’s sister hotel Sands Suites Resort & Spa. Here you’ll find a further three restaurants to choose between, just be sure to make your reservations in advance. If you want a more exclusive experience, plan a romantic in-villa dinner, head to the jetty for a candle-lit evening or dine in the beautiful Raj tent. The magnificent villas each have a private swimming pool, spacious outdoor lounge, an open-air garden shower and Hermès amenities. Returning to your villa after dark is a delight as ornate lanterns cast a shimmering sequence of stars, creating the perfect setting for a nightcap on your plush poolside day bed. Luxury Suite Pool Villas are set back from the sand while the highly-recommended Beachfront Luxury Suite Pool Villas and Exclusive Suite Pool Villas allow direct beach access and are within earshot of the crashing waves. The incredible Presidential Suite Villas have two bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms and a 56m2 infinity pool, making them ideal for families and groups.
Sugar Beach 5
A palm-lined walkway adorned with fountains and a sweeping staircase lead to the entrance of the attractive plantation-style Manor House at the centre of this popular resort. However, the grand façade belies the delightfully laid back atmosphere and casual feel within. The oceanfront lagoon pool is very family-focused with a designated children’s area while the south pool is more tranquil. The stunning beach boasts over 500 metres of white sand so it never feels crowded and the warm waters of the lagoon are ideal for watersports. Choose from Mediterranean, Asian and local cuisine within a variety of settings. Enjoy themed buffet evenings at Mon Plaisir, lunch, dinner and cocktails with your toes in the sand at the brand new Buddha Bar Beach. Citronella’s Café has a cool and relaxed atmosphere and serves Med-inspired dishes, fresh seafood and wood-fired pizzas. The Beach Trolley Bar regularly roams the beach so you can enjoy drinks and snacks without having to leave your sun-lounger. The rooms, which are soon to be renovated, are set in the plantation-inspired Manor House or in the Creole-style villas that are set throughout the tropical gardens. Many of these are located just steps from the ocean. The Manor House Rooms have either a garden or sea view. Deluxe Ocean Rooms are set on the ground or first floor of the villas, while Deluxe Beach Rooms are located on the ground and first floors and have easy access to the beach from their furnished terraces and balconies. There are also a number of Family Suites which consist of two interconnecting rooms or a master bedroom and living room with a sofa bed.
The Oberoi Beach Resort Mauritius 5
As soon as you enter this exquisite resort’s beautifully landscaped gardens, which are dotted with sculptures and water features, you’ll feel a wave of ‘zen’-like calm wash over you. The understated yet elegant architectural style of stone, wood and thatch reflects the resort’s unspoilt natural setting and the island’s unique blend of African and Asian cultures. The service is truly outstanding and the discreet staff go above and beyond to accommodate your every need. Follow winding paths to the beautiful infinity pool and step from the sundeck onto the small white-sand beach that edges a protected marine park. The resort’s unique ‘Touching Senses’ programme provides you with a host of enriching experiences, including star-gazing, cooking classes, wine-tasting, painting classes and nature walks. The thatch-roofed restaurant has panoramic ocean views and a menu full of tempting European, Asian and Creole dishes. Feel the warm sand between your toes at the beachside restaurant On the Rocks where light lunches and barbecue dinners are served. The poolside and beachfront bar is the perfect spot to enjoy cocktails and spellbinding sunsets. With king-size beds and luxurious sunken baths, this tranquil hideaway’s elegant accommodation has clearly been designed with romance in mind. Luxury Pavilions overlook the gardens and ocean, while the blissfully private Luxury Villas with Private Garden are set within walled courtyard gardens. To enjoy having your own pool, stay in one of the Luxury Villas with Private Pools, one of our favourite places to stay at The Oberoi. For something truly special, opt for one of the opulent Presidential or Royal Villas.
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort 5
This relaxed and welcoming resort offers one of the best all-inclusive packages on the island, alongside plentiful activities and facilities. It's the ideal choice for families, groups and couples. An exceptional standard of cuisine and service can be experienced at the resort’s six restaurants and two bars as well as the further six restaurants around the domaine. The top table here is without a doubt at the gourmet seafood restaurant Infinity Blue. Each of the resort’s rooms and suites feature traditional décor and modern amenities. Deluxe Garden View Rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the resort’s gardens or pool area while Deluxe Beachfront Rooms are the closest to the beach, spacious Senior Suites are ideal for families.
Zilwa Attitude 4
On a beautiful beach on the north coast of Mauritius, Zilwa Attitude is a charming and somewhat unique hotel concept. Drawing heavily on local traditions, the whole resort has been created to make you feel like a true islander, which is what ‘Zilwa’ means in Creole. From the simple, yet stylish rooms to the wonderful local dishes and cultural experiences, the aim is to make you feel like you’re in a home away from home. If you're travelling with kids', there's lots of activities to keep them occupied including a treasure hunt on the private island, Grand Zil. Not only does Zilwa offer local delicacies, it also serves Indian, Chinese and European cuisine to reflect the diversity of the island. Each restaurant gives you a new taste experience, while many also host special cooking evenings where you can try your hand at creating Creole cuisine, and enjoy it afterwards. What really sets Zilwa apart is its experiences; it really runs with the islander vibe and makes sure you’re doing things that provide a taste of the real Mauritius. You can enjoy dinner with a local family in their home, take a Creole language lesson or explore a bazaar. Contemporary rooms are inspired by traditional Mauritian seaside bungalows, with a ‘rustic chic’ design. They feature the standard mod cons as well as pieces created by local artists and craftsmen. You’ll also get a pair of traditional ‘Dodo’ flip flops to use and take home with you. Everything from the Superior Rooms and adults-only Couple Deluxe Rooms up to the Family Apartments and couples-only Privilege Junior Beachfront Suites has a real welcoming vibe and plenty of authentic touches.
Solana Beach Mauritius 4
The adults-only resort of Solana Beach Mauritius sits amid coconut and palm trees in gardens that slope down to a long narrow stretch of beach dotted with thatched umbrellas – the perfect relaxation spot. Cinnamone is the main buffet-style restaurant with live cooking stations, while à la carte offerings include the open and airy Pomelo Restaurant with outdoor seating and Secrets Corner – an intimate dining room with a ‘dining theatre’ concept. By day, make the most of the beach service and enjoy a fresh coconut water or fruit punch delivered to your sun lounger. By night, head to the vast Indigo Bar for creative cocktails and chill out to the sounds of a live band or DJ. If you’re seeking activities, free watersports at the boathouse include windsurfing, pedal boats and canoes, and on land there’s tennis and volleyball. Rooms are light and airy, and housed in two-storey buildings with light wood, splashes of colour and a blackboard – perfect for visually working out the best way to spend your days! They are all close to the beach and have sea views, and some feature interesting pieces of artwork. Most of the rooms here are Superior Rooms, which have warm colours, a slate floor and a terrace. Deluxe Rooms are more spacious and can accommodate three adults, Prestige Rooms have a wooden floor, espresso machine and four-poster bed, and Junior Suites have a whirlpool bath.
Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa 5
The much-loved Le Touessrok Resort & Spa features an ‘East meets West’ design which is complemented by Shangri-La’s renowned Asian-inspired service. A real highlight of the resort is the two island retreats which are accessible within minutes by boat. The star of the show is Ilot Mangénie which is exclusive to guests of the resort; you can escape to the island to enjoy the attentive on-island butler service and the cool beach club atmosphere. The other island is the famous Ile aux Cerfs, home to the renowned Bernhard Langer designed 18-hole championship golf course. When it comes to dining, there are five restaurants serving dishes from around the world. At the hotel’s main venue, Le Bazar, a wide range of Asian-inspired and international dishes are available while at Kushi teppanyaki, tempura and sushi dishes are created by Japanese master chefs. If you’re looking for something a little more casual there’s the beachfront Republik Beach Club & Grill. The spacious rooms and suites have been beautifully designed in a light and modern ‘rustic-chic’ style and feature locally sourced furniture. Sea views can be enjoyed from all the accommodation choices which include the spacious Junior Suites. We particuarly love the secluded feel of the Frangipani Wing Junior Suites; you’ll have the use of the exclusive adults-only pool as well as in-room check-in service. To step from your terrace to the sand, opt for one of the Beach Access Junior Suites. You can also choose one of the beautiful Frangipani Island One Bedroom Suites that are located on an exclusive islet connected to the mainland by a bridge. For the ultimate getaway, opt for the Shangri-La Three Bedroom Beach Villa which overlooks a quiet beach and the Indian Ocean.
The Ravenala Attitude 4
The Ravenala Attitude is a fresh and welcoming resort on Turtle Bay, and the focus is on providing plentiful activities and culinary experiences for everyone. If you’re looking for an active break have a go at paddleboarding, windsurfing and canoeing or splash out on a diving expedition. The Otentik Attitude programme allows you to really get to know your destination with cooking classes, dinner in a local home, market visits and culture and heritage tours. There is a particular emphasis on cuisine here with 10 dining outlets – from family friendly to adults only. The day begins with a buffet breakfast at the main restaurant while lunch can also be enjoyed at the waterfront restaurant Ō, Beach BBQ and Taba-j. It’s at dinner when the resort really comes into its own with eight restaurants to choose from, seven of which are included in the all-inclusive package. Which suite you choose depends on whether you’re travelling as a couple, with your children or a group of friends. Family Suites offer enough space for up to two adults and three children while Couple Suites are great for a romantic break or a holiday with a friend. Guests in the Executive Beachfront Adult Suites can enjoy access to the dedicated beach bar area – a great place to relax throughout the day.
C Mauritius 4.5
An awe-inspiring entrance which showcases an enviable beachfront setting welcomes you to this cool east coast hotel. It showcases a cool, stripped-back style – think locally-crafted and natural elements such as wood and thatch – alongside personable and attentive service. The focus on nature continues at the C Spa where only natural products are used. The wide, sheltered beach backs a large lagoon which could almost have been created for watersports such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling. For a fee you can tee off at either of the golf courses at Constance Belle Mare Plage. If you want to stay active and explore the island at the same time, sign up to C Trek - guided and sociable hikes at beauty spots around the island. There are a few dining options within the hotel itself and the food is certainly something to write home about. At the Dining Room, international cuisine is served at breakfast and lunch, while at dinner there are daily themed buffets. An alternative choice for both lunch and dinner is the intimate à la carte venue Wok & Roll which is located just steps from the beach. At the beachside deli-style restaurant Chow & Carafe, you can enjoy healthy yet delicious dishes or pancakes and ice cream at tea time and buy some spices, honey and other delicacies to take home. At the bar a wide range of local and international drinks are served as well as a selection of premium brand spirits and whiskeys, all of which are included in your all-inclusive package. In the Cellar you’ll be able to sample sommelier-picked wines from around the world, many varieties of which are included in the price of your stay. Each of the Prestige Rooms has a fresh and vibrant design which is inspired by the vivid turquoise of the Indian Ocean. While the rooms which overlook the resort are a fantastic choice, a room that overlooks the magnificent beach is definitely worth the upgrade. The larger Deluxe Rooms are located in the newer section of the resort and a handful of these overlook the beach.
Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel 5
This hotel really lives up to its name; a setting on the edge of a sheltered cove and an easy-going, island vibe combine to create your own little piece of paradise. As soon as you arrive, you can’t help but slip into a relaxed state of mind. The focus at Paradise Cove is very much on spending time together as a couple whether you’re hidden away by the water or enjoying morning yoga on the beach, an al fresco couples’ spa treatment or a sunset cruise on the hotel’s own catamaran. The magnificent infinity pool, which is located on the secluded peninsula, is a real highlight of the resort. Feeling like a world away from everything, the pool overlooks the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the scenic northern islands. There’s a new bar that’s connected to the pool and they’ve added charming thatched ‘love nests’ that make the best of those spectacular vistas or are dotted between the palms. The Peninsula, which is positioned just a few steps away from the pool, has become more of a destination dining spot and is open at both lunch and dinner. Back at the heart of the hotel there are three further restaurants including The Dining Room, the Asian venue XO and the seafood spot, The Cove. We love the new style of the rooms and suites. There are still the four-poster beds with their white drapes that create a feeling of romance, but the décor has been lighted with natural-toned soft furnishings and large feature walls with tropical designs. The Deluxe Premium Rooms are a comfortable choice; however, if you want a little more space, upgrade to a Prestige Junior or Senior Suite.
Ambre 4
From the moment you see the perfectly framed view as you arrive into the lobby you can appreciate the fantastic beachfront setting and chilled out and friendly atmosphere of this east-coast resort. The focal point is the large infinity pool which is just steps away from the sands of the sweeping beach; the walk along the beach towards Belle Mare is an enjoyable way to while away a couple of hours. A trip here wouldn’t be complete without a spa treatment to the sound of the waves in the oceanfront palapa, or a trip out onto the lagoon on a kayak or Laser dingy. Dining can be enjoyed at any of the resort’s three restaurants, two of which are included in the all-inclusive package. The main restaurant is the buffet venue Indigo which sits poolside and is open for breakfast and dinner. The theme at dinner changes regularly allowing for you to enjoy cuisine from around the world. An alternative evening destination is Dolce Vita, an à la carte trattoria serving home-made pastas, grilled meats and wood-fired pizzas alongside an extensive wine and cocktail list; a selection of the restaurant’s premium dishes are subject to a supplement. At the specialist restaurant La Plage, where dishes are available at a supplement, you can dine with your toes in the sand and with an ocean backdrop. The rooms are simple in style with light décor and a few splashes of colour here and there. We love the spacious Superior Rooms – with garden or sea views – or even larger Deluxe Rooms which are sea facing. For a Deluxe Room with some outdoor space, opt for one of the rooms which feature a terrace or balcony. Both the Honeymoon Suites and Ambre Suites have a separate living room and master bedroom.
LUX★ Belle Mare 5
Take legendary British designer Kelly Hoppen’s light and bright interiors and add in the more traditional Mauritian features such as thatched roofs and palm-dotted gardens, and you have one of the coolest hotels on the island. The vibe here is that of a modern beach home. Alongside this trés chic style, you have the renowned LUX★ service; nothing is too much trouble and there’s incredible attention to detail. Whether you need your glasses or sun glasses cleaned while lounging around one of the island’s largest swimming pools or on the wide stretch of beach, or a refreshing ICI ice cream, there’ll be a member of staff on hand to attend to your every whim. You’ll receive genuine kindness and warmth from every member of staff as well as a few surprise treats throughout your stay. More actively inclined guests can take one of the resort’s distinctive red Martone bicycles and head off on a tour of nearby beaches, villages and countryside, while those with wellness in mind can retreat to the award-winning spa. Here, the LUX*Me concept takes a bespoke approach to health and fitness with personalised treatments, nutrition and fitness. Whether it’s the main buffet restaurant or the gourmet Indian venue which is overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, the dining options at LUX★ Belle Mare are second to none. At MIXE an extensive buffet is served at breakfast, and there’s an eclectic selection of dishes created at live cooking stations that are available each evening. For beachside dining with a view of the Indian Ocean, there’s Beach Rouge, while for exemplary Chinese cuisine you should head for the wonderfully-named Duck Laundry, where obviously duck figures prominently on the menu. Recipient of three Michelin stars throughout his career in Europe, Mumbai-born chef Vineet Bhatia has turned his attention to the Indian Ocean and the resort’s newest restaurant – Amari by Vineet; each Kuoni guest staying at the resort for a minimum of seven nights can enjoy one complimentary dinner here. Each of the generously-sized suites is a calm and light-filled sanctuary, with white-washed walls, light wood and colour accents added by the way of soft furnishings. You can download the LUX★ App which will allow you to make restaurant and spa reservations and access hotel services without leaving the comfort of your suite, the beach or your poolside sunbed. Accommodation options range from Junior Suites to the two-bedroom Grand LUX★ Suite, great for families looking for luxury retreat.
Sands Suites Resort & Spa 4.5
With a backdrop of the famous Tamarin Bay, Rempart Mountain and with the iconic Le Morne beyond, you could hardly wish for a more idyllic setting. Just picture yourself in the pretty infinity pool, soaking in the relaxed atmosphere and one of the best views on the island. There’s a real sense of place and authenticity here, with thatched buildings inspired by traditional houses, friendly, yet unobtrusive service and a peaceful setting. Should you wish to tear yourself away from the pool or sandy beach, you can explore the Tamarin Bay lagoon by kayak or pedal boat (and possibly spot the resident dolphins out in the bay as you do); wander along one of the island’s most popular stretches of beach towards the resorts and village of Flic-en-Flac; or have a massage or an extended spa ritual at the Sands Spa. There are three restaurants including the main buffet venue Tamarind Terrace, which is open for breakfast and dinner, and Pink PepperCorn, the beachside seafood restaurant. Spices is the resort’s Mediterranean venue where à la carte dinners are served. For a change of scenery, you can dine at any of the three restaurants at the neighbouring resort Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa with a half board credit (reservations are required and available on a request basis). Back at Sands you can enjoy the low-key atmosphere, beautifully-crafted cocktails and entertainment at Dolphin Bar. Guests can also choose in-suite dining between the hours of 8am and 11pm, beach and pool service between 8am and 6pm and romantic private dinners on the beach. All of the suites overlook the well-tendered gardens towards the lagoon and the style is traditional with tropical colour accents. The Superior, Deluxe and Beachfront Suites are all similar in size and décor. Superior Suites are located on the first and second floors and the Deluxe Suites are on the ground floor and allow direct access to the resort’s gardens from the furnished terrace. As the name suggests, the ground, first and second-floor Beachfront Suites are set near the white-sand beach. The largest accommodation option is the Exclusive Suite which has two bedrooms and a spacious living/dining room and is perfect for families.
Friday Attitude 3.5
Sometimes a beach holiday should be stripped back to cater for life’s simple pleasures. What we love about this great-value beach retreat is that you can just read a book under the shade of a palm tree, sip on a refreshing cocktail with the sand between your toes or lounge on a bean bag by the pool in the company of family or friends. There’s no pretention and no pressure to do any more than you please. This is a small and comfortable hotel with a small spa providing soothing massages or treatments, and a small kids’ corner – Ayo le Dodo – where your children can make new friends. You don’t need too many distractions when you have a white-sand beach and turquoise lagoon as pretty as those at the Friday Attitude. For a change of scenery – if you require one that is – you can take a boat over to one of Mauritius’ most spectacular attractions, the Ile Aux Cerfs, which is just half an hour away. The hotel’s all-inclusive package makes this one of our best value choices in Mauritius. The majority of your included meals are served at the main restaurant – the open-air buffet venue 90° East. At breakfast there are a good selection of dishes, while at dinner there are themed buffets meaning you should never get bored with the culinary offerings. An alternative option for lunch is the food cart Taba-J, a staple of all the island’s Attitude properties. Here, you can enjoy typical Mauritian street food and, later return for a selection of sweet treats. One of our favourite spots at the hotel is the rustic WE Beach Bar with its sand floor and thatched roof. A new restaurant, Kot Nou, is open for dinner four days a week and gives you a real taste of the island. With just 50 rooms it will never feel too crowded here and they are modest and simple in style. The Standard Rooms, which feature a double bed and terrace or balcony, are perfect for couples. As the name would suggest, the larger Family Rooms are an excellent choice if you are travelling with children as they feature a main room with double bed and separate kids’ area with two single beds.
Preskil Island Resort 4.5
One of our most popular Mauritius resorts has gone through a huge transformation into a cool and contemporary ‘island’ retreat. Obviously retaining same incredible private-peninsula setting, the views out towards the nature reserve island of Ile aux Aigrettes, the Lion Mountain and Blue Bay Marine Park are the same. Otherwise it’s all change at Preskil. There’s a brand new entrance which has been designed to make you feel as if you’ve arrived somewhere special, and there are charming yet chic thatched buildings dotted around the grounds that house a couple of the restaurants bars, the boutique and the spa. One of the real highlights of the resort is the selection of watersports that are available, many of which are included in the price of your holiday. It’s likely that you’re going to want to make the most of the clear-water lagoon and you can waterski, windsurf, snorkel, sail and canoe to your heart’s content. There are some aquatic activities that are available for a supplement such as diving, deep sea fishing, catamaran cruises and glass-bottom boat cruises in the Blue Bay Marine Park. There are three dining options to choose from including a buffet restaurant, a Mediterranean venue and a delightful beachside eatery which makes the most of those much-loved coastal vistas. One of the biggest changes following the renovation is the style of the spacious rooms. We love the beach chic vibe with light wood and bamboo accents. Pops of coastal colours are added thanks to the soft furnishings. As well as Superior and Deluxe Rooms there are Garden Family Rooms and Deluxe Family Rooms that consist of two separate but interconnecting rooms. These larger accommodations are great if you are travelling with children 17 years or under. Our favourite rooms are definitely the first-floor Junior Suites with their bamboo pitched roofs and view over the lagoon towards île aux Aigrettes or Lion Mountain. They have a really spacious feel and a loft-style design.
Veranda Paul et Virginie Hotel & Spa 4
It’s perhaps no surprise that at a hotel named after one of the most famous couples in French literature, romance is the main focus. A stay here will be filled with plenty of ‘us moments’, whether you’re relaxing on the small cove-style beach, sitting down to a romantic dinner or retreating to the much-loved Seven Colours Wellness Spa for a treatment that’s been tailored for couples. At the heart of the hotel there’s a delightful freeform pool, but the spot with the real wow factor is the infinity pool which has fantastic views towards the northern islets. There’s little to stop you spending most of your time in the pool or soaking up the sun beside it, although it would be a shame to miss out on the uniquely Mauritian experiences provided by the hotel. These include a catamaran cruises around the islets (shared with guests – including children – from sister hotels), an exploration of nearby villages, and fishing from a traditional boat, known as a pirogue. We love that mornings at the hotel can be as leisurely as you please. You don’t need to rise early or even leave your own bubble as a continental breakfast can be served in your room at any time of the day. If you do want to start the day with some company and views over the pool and bay, you can head to the open-air Isle de France where there’s an extensive buffet of local and international dishes and eggs are cooked to order. The restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner. There’s another nod to literature at the restaurant Le Saint Géran, the name of the shipwreck that was immortalised in Bernardin de St-Pierre’s novel Paul et Virginie. The rooms have recently been refurbished and have a light and bright décor, pale wood furnishings and neutral fabrics. Every room overlooks the sea so all you need to do is choose whether you opt for a Comfort Room, a slightly larger Superior Room or one of the Privilege Rooms. If you opt for the latter you will be able to enjoy one free catamaran trip per stay and the option to have dinner at the à la carte restaurant, Le Saint Géran – it’s well worth the upgrade for these exclusive extras.
Lagoon Attitude 4
On holiday, there are times you want a buzzy scene, times you want to kick back and chill, and times you want to live like a local. This is where Lagoon Attitude comes in, an adults-only escape hugging the shores of a huge lagoon on the north coast of Mauritius. This revamped island hangout is designed around three zones: lively, laid-back and local, so you can find your perfect vibe. We love the Lagoon Attitude's commitment to looking after the environment. There's a real focus on sustainable practices such as using no single-use plastic, featuring upcycled furnishings in the rooms and public areas and the Blue Net Bag inniative which encorages guests to picking up even the smallest piece of litter from the beach. You can also purchase completely natural and non-polluting mineral sunscreen from the hotel and visit the Marine Discovery Centre where you can learn about the beautiful lagoon and how to protect it. The action can be found at the heart of the hotel: the boathouse, main pool and amphitheatre – gloriously atmospheric at sunset. Here, you can embark on a midday sea-bike race, master the art of mixology with a cocktail workshop at dusk or stay after hours at a late-night pool party. The pace shifts down a few gears at the northern tip of the hotel, where you’ll discover a tranquil hideout on the lagoon. In this peaceful corner, you can start the day with sunrise Pilates on the waterfront, take refreshing dips in the crystalline water and linger over sundowners at the chilled waterside bar-lounge. For a slice of Mauritian culture, live like a local by learning a new language in a Creole lesson or sampling tasty street food. Whichever ambience you’re after, it’s all about the experience at Lagoon Attitude, whether that’s dining on Mauritian cuisine under the stars, indulging in a sea-inspired spa treatment or giving back to the natural environment. There are five restaurants around the resort including the main buffet restaurant Benitier where there are daily theme nights such as the Mauritian evening on Fridays. For a more intimate experience, head to the à la carte seafood restaurant Coral (pre-booking is required) or Lemongrass, the small Asian venue (at a supplement; booking is required). There are also two signature restaurants that you'll find at all of Attitude's hotels - the Mauritian eatery Kot Nou, and the street food 'truck' Taba-J. The rooms at Lagoon Attitude are a real retreat with calm and neutral tones, light wood and sumptuous soft furnishings. The Couple Rooms overlook the gardens, poolside or seafront (the latter two are available for a supplement) while the Suites are on the ground floor and have a bathtub on the terrace. For a real treat, choose one of the Whirlpool Suites, which have a whirlpool bath on the balcony that overlooks the Indian Ocean.
LUX★ Grand Gaube 5
LUX★ Grand Gaube reopened in 2018 after an impressive revamp, with interiors whipped into shape by Kelly Hoppen. The esteemed designer has cast her stylish wand over the rooms, accenting gallery-white walls with a fashionably eclectic mix of woven African baskets, hand-made ceramics, vintage rattan furniture and geometric tiles. Look out for cool Gouzou illustrations by French street artist Jace and bold wall murals by Camille Walala throughout the retreat. This Indian Ocean escape wraps invitingly around a cove at the northern tip of Mauritius. Glorious ocean vistas provide dreamy backdrops for all the African-influenced rooms and suites. Lush gardens of bougainvillae and banyans cocoon a spa, tennis courts, two swimming pools, fitness centre and golf course. Pick from two stunning beaches: caramel crescents of sand edged by palms. The bathwater-warm lagoon is the perfect spot to while away an afternoon; grab one of the hotel’s inflatable pink flamingos for the Instagram money shot. This is one for lovers of fine food and drink: six restaurants take you on a gastronomic journey from South American flavours at INTI (don’t miss the fresh ceviche) to authentic Creole cuisine at Banyan and a Turkish twist at Bodrum Blue. There’s no impersonal vibe like with some big chain hotels – staff will greet you by name and you’ll be spoilt in the exceptional LUX★ fashion.
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Park honoring slain football player to open
Local officials will gather Wednesday to honor Zaevion Dobson, the fallen teen football player killed while shielding his friends from gunfire, and celebrate the opening of a new playground dedicated to his memory.
Park honoring slain football player to open Local officials will gather Wednesday to honor Zaevion Dobson, the fallen teen football player killed while shielding his friends from gunfire, and celebrate the opening of a new playground dedicated to his memory. Check out this story on knoxnews.com: http://knoxne.ws/2peD5oR
Megan Boehnke, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee Published 3:30 p.m. ET April 24, 2017 | Updated 4:45 p.m. ET April 24, 2017
Playground equipment is assembled Thursday, March 16, 2017, for the Zaevion Dobson Memorial Park and Playground at Lonsdale Homes.(Photo: Brianna Paciorka / News Sentinel)Buy Photo
The new park in Lonsdale Homes, the public housing complex where Dobson lived and died, will serve the more than 200 children between the ages of five and 12 who live there, officials with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation have said.
The public housing authority, Gerdau, a steel manufacturer in headquartered in the area, and the city together funded the new playground, which has a slide, swings and open space for children to play. It was completed in March, and officials will gather for a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The park sits on donated land from Gerdau and KCDC, at the edge of the Lonsdale Homes community.
The ribbon cutting also comes a week after city and county officials announced a partnership with the community organization Emerald Youth Foundation to build a $10 million community and youth sports complex in the neighborhood.
Lonsdale has been shaken by gang violence in recent years, including the high-profile death of Dobson, a 15-year-old Fulton High School football player killed in the crossfire of a gang retaliation. Police have said he was shielding his friends on a porch where they had been gathered, and his heroics garnered national attention, including a tearful mention by then-President Barack Obama and earned him a posthumous Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ESPN's annual ESPY awards in 2016.
Photos: Lonsdale Elementary hosts Zaevion Dobson Day
Lonsdale Elementary students pose for a photo in front of a Zaevion Dobson Day sign during the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Lonsdale Elementary students react to the gymnastics opening performance during the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Tennessee football player LaTroy Lewis, left, watches as Lonsdale Elementary students perform different gymnastics tumbles before the start of the first annual 'Zae Day' program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Lonsdale Elementary students watch a slideshow celebrating Zaevion Dobson during the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Zenobia Dobson, center, watches a slideshow celebrating her son Zaevion Dobson during the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Tennessee football player LaTroy Lewis speaks to Lonsdale Elementary students during the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Tennessee football player Todd Kelly, Jr. speaks to Lonsdale Elementary students during the first annual 'Zae Day' program held Tuesday at Lonsdale Elementary. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
The Lonsdale Dancers perform during the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Zenobia Dobson, left, reacts to learning $1,144 was raised for the Zaevion Dobson Memorial Foundation during the first annual Zae Day Program held Tuesday at Lonsdale Elementary. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Zenobia Dobson, mother of Zaevion Dobson, receives a hug from Tennessee football player Todd Kelly, Jr. during the inaugural 'Zae Day' program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Lonsdale Elementary students fill the gym for the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Lonsdale Elementary students wear a shirt commemorating the first annual Zae Day Program held at Lonsdale Elementary on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL
Most recently, another 15-year-old, Xavier Shell, was hit by gang-related gunfire in the home of friends he was visiting in the neighborhood in late March, police said. The bullet lodged near his heart and doctors told him it was too dangerous to have it removed.
The recent spurt of gang activity is not the first for the neighborhood. The lot where the new sports complex is slated to be built includes a memorial to 5-year-old Brittany Daniels, who was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in 1996 while she was playing on the sidewalk outside her house. She, too, was caught in the crossfire of a bloody gang war, Knoxville police said at the time.
KCDC officials said last month that the idea for the park came from Dobson's mother, Zenobia Dobson.
“He made the ultimate sacrifice, and he leaves a powerful legacy of hope for kids in this neighborhood and everywhere,” she said at the time. “The playground is really about raising awareness for kids and gun violence and the need to have a safe haven for all the children in the neighborhood. It’s just need a safe place for them to go and play and be kids."
KCDC, Gerdau and the city have donated $35,000 for the park and Recreational Concepts all but gave the equipment to the city and are installing it basically for free, KCDC officials said. Additional donations were made online through the Legacy Park Foundation at legacyparks.org.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital after fracturing 3 ribs
Updated: 10:18 AM CST Nov 9, 2018
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The Supreme Court says 85-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is home after being released from the hospital. She had been admitted for treatment and observation after fracturing three ribs in a fall.The court said Ginsburg was released Friday. Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg says she is "doing well" and working from home.The court had previously said the justice fell in her office at the court Wednesday evening and went to George Washington University Hospital in Washington early Thursday after experiencing discomfort overnight.Ginsburg broke two ribs in a fall in 2012. She had two prior bouts with cancer and had a stent implanted to open a blocked artery in 2014.
The Supreme Court says 85-year-old Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is home after being released from the hospital. She had been admitted for treatment and observation after fracturing three ribs in a fall.
The court said Ginsburg was released Friday. Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg says she is "doing well" and working from home.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be back in the gym next week, her trainer says
The court had previously said the justice fell in her office at the court Wednesday evening and went to George Washington University Hospital in Washington early Thursday after experiencing discomfort overnight.
Ginsburg broke two ribs in a fall in 2012. She had two prior bouts with cancer and had a stent implanted to open a blocked artery in 2014.
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Through its curated projects the Lettrétage has set innovative impulses for the capital of literature Berlin since 2006. Experimenting with new forms of production and presentation of literature lies right at the core. This particularly includes the search for new, transdisciplinary formats of literary events which go beyond the conventional “water-glass reading”.
As the “anchor institution” of the independent literature scene in Berlin, the Lettrétage is committed to the solo self-employed literary professionals as well as to the various literary initiatives and independent project promoters in the city. Bilingual literary magazines, Independent-publishers, innovative writing-projects, translating initiatives, reading platforms and reading series offer an impressive breadth of active literary spaces and networks, of ideas and protagonists, who unfold the lively literary culture and contribute to the cultural appeal of Berlin. Maintaining the vitality and diversity of this scene in Berlin, picking up its impulses, providing it with a podium and in addition to enhance it structurally through offers of free consultations, networking opportunities and further training are at the centre of the Lettrétage programme.
Together with other colleagues, the Lettrétage established as an active founding member the Netzwerk freie Literaturszene Berlin e.V. (NFLB) – Network of the Independent Literature Scene Berlin, which focusses on the cultural-political interests of the independent literary scene in Berlin in relation to politics and public. As coordinator of the Europe-wide network CROWD, the Lettrétage, in close cooperation with numerous international literary organisations, realises projects which serve contemporary international literature by linking up creators and conveyors of literature across languages and countries and by presenting international contemporary literature to the public in an accessible and modern form.
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"NAZBOL IS A GARBAGE IDEOLOGY WHICH CONTRADICTS ITSELF, AND ITS PROPOSED MARXIST-INSPIRED COMMUNIST POLICIES WOULD CRIPPLE, NOT UPLIFT, ANY NATION WHICH IMPLEMENTED THEM..."
-ROMAN GARZA
NAZBOL IS A GARBAGE IDEOLOGY
PUBLISHED: 8th May, 2018 | By ROMAN GARZA
What is Naz-Bol? Nazbolism? Somewhat of an unknown phrase for most, even to those familiar with the current political landscape. They are essentially anti-.. well everything, taking a stand against all existing political ideologies and groups, except for an eccentric revisionist view of communism. They have harsh criticisms of the modern left, libertarianism, the alt-right, as well as mainstream politics. It is a fairly new, post-modern political faction.
NazBol reinvents what most people would term fascism, which historically, is diametrically opposed to international socialism or communism. Yet, also defiant to any coherent understanding of economics, and blatantly hostile towards existing political movements on the right including conservatism, libertarianism, republicanism, traditionalism and national socialism. In understanding NazBol one has to make a distinction between the more serious followers of this political and social philosophy, which are really only found in Russia/the Eastern Bloc, (that's where it developed as an ideology and political party) and a ”irony bro" attitude, a communist, or sometimes right-wing based post-ironic nihilistic neo-reactionarism. Essentially, a bleak and hopeless outlook on the world that really only exists to 'troll' whatever is left of it, and at the very best, it craves a variation of the cruel rigidity found in the Soviet Union as a standard of structure (most of what is seen from NazBol however is latter not the former).
NazBol being an ironic contradictory play on nazism (national socialism), most importantly though is the combination with 'Bol' which stands for Bolshevism. Which is entirely what this ideology is about. National Bolshevism. "NazBol" is a meme, but where it comes from is interesting and speaks to the kind of people who would adopt and promote these memetics in the first place. The irony being the fact that the Nazi Party in Germany fought grievously against Bolsheviks and Bolshevism, but most people (especially libertarians) don't see these ideologies as very far apart. NazBols adopt the "Naz" to refer to two things: 1) the nationalization of currency, and 2) the sentiment of ‘volk' meaning "folk" in English, it can further mean "of, by and for the people".
Aleksandr Dugin is the ideological Godfather of national bolshevism beginning in the early 1990's. It is what's titled "radical nationalism and Bolshevism". The media proclaims him to be “the most dangerous philosopher in history", but let's look into that. Dugin's political journey began from anti-communism and Russian nationalism in the 1980's. He spoke very positively of "natural national conservatism that had a passion for true changes" for Russia. Shortly after Dugin joined a nationalist group called "Pamyat”, and soon after that he helped write a program for the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. In his 1997 article "Fascism – Borderless and Red", Dugin proclaimed the arrival of a "genuine, true, radically revolutionary and consistent, fascist fascism" in Russia. He believes that it was "by no means the racist and chauvinist aspects of national socialism that determined the nature of its ideology."
Take what you want from his comments about national socialism in Germany, however whenever you hear someone decry something as "chauvinistic and racist”, it’s a good chance they're a communist. This is the interesting thing about Aleksandr Dugin, he seeks for a strong, national, fascist Russia. Fascism in this case as defined as a revolutionary front to whatever the current paradigm happens to be. However, he also sought to have the more Marxist policy strains found early in Benito Mussolini’s writings, (as he was transitioning away from socialism). Communism without the international marxism, but outfitted with all the strengths of a national identity.
Dugin even speaks highly of Julius Evola, another writer who wisely identified the ills that have befallen Western Civilization, as grim or anti-liberal as they might have been we see evermore that these observations are correct. Men such as Evola and Oswald Spengler have written about the sickness plaguing the West and have made important observations that stretch the course of history and speak the nature of man. Dugin seems to be attempting to follow in their footsteps, though his nationalistic inclinations are admirable, in this case the cure prescribed is as bad as the disease.
NazBol should be seen for what it is, a flawed ideology, yet a product of its time. What is prescribed is a nationally cogent society equipped with communist public policies, as if that could possibly benefit the people living within such a state. Dugin appears to vouch for the control and camaraderie found long ago in the beginnings of the Soviet Union, but not the internationalist agenda found therein. Yet, history has a much different lesson for those wanting to retry the failed experiment of communism once again.
Dugin is a huge supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has involvement in the Russian government. One could compare him to the neo-conservatives found in the United States of America, as he criticizes Putin for not being aggressive enough in his foreign policy. What else would one expect from a communist? Who knew that an internet political subculture would form from the policy prescriptions made by Dugin specifically for Russia? It's quite a spectacle for one to advocate for an implementation of the very same ideology which is deconstructing and tearing down their very civilization, in a misguided effort to save it. It may also be true that many 'NazBols' are not familiar with Dugin, yet they both share this odd mixture of left and right, this conciliation of fascism + communism = ?
All in all, NazBol is a garbage ideology which contradicts itself, and its proposed Marxist-inspired communist policies would cripple, not uplift, any nation which implemented them. Knowing what we do about the history of communism one has to question the faculties of any person who takes this ideology seriously. The only merits one could derive from this philosophy would be the exploration of the meaning of fascism, and being lead to other thinkers like Julius Evola and Oswald Spengler. One other thing that’s easy to see is that NazBols share a spot on the same helicopter as their communist brothers.
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Learn About an Animation Pitch Bible
How To › Software
Present your ideas in style
Pendelton Ward
Johnny Chew
With a BFA in animation, Johnny Chew is a former Lifewire writer and a freelance director and animator for music and educational videos.
So you want to be a Hollywood hotshot with your own awesome animated TV show do you? Well, you're going to need a pitch bible to get it off the ground! But what is a pitch bible? A pitch bible is a document put together to show the look and feel of your show, as well as to get the producers familiar with the characters and story arcs when they are deciding whether or not to greenlight your show.
Since animated shows vary widely in style a pitch bible is a tool to get everyone on the same ground when you're presenting your idea. With a live-action show, everyone can imagine what it's going to look like, a bunch of people walking around, but with animation, it could be anything from the pseudo-live-action feel of King of the Hill to the super-stylized world of Samurai Jack. The pitch bible shows people exactly what your show is going to look and feel like.
What to Include in Pitch Bible
A pitch bible can come in all varieties so there's no hard and fast rule about how you should set yours up, there are some elements that are expected, however. You'll want to include designs for all your characters as well as write-ups about their key features to give a little introduction to them. Is your character a rowdy professional wrestler? Or maybe they're a shy introverted toaster. Introducing your characters both visually and through text will help the people you're pitching to get a good sense of the show.
Along with main characters usually, you'll want to include some secondary or recurring background characters, to give them a sense of the extended world your show takes place in. Again you'll want illustrations as well as some short write-ups about any key individuals.
A Summary of the Show
Another common piece of a pitch bible is an overall summary of your show, this is usually done through a text summary. What's the overarching plot of the series? If it's Powerpuff Girls maybe you'd write that a scientist makes three super-powered young girls who then fight crime in their small town. It helps to point out any key conflicts that you're expecting to be an overarching theme throughout your series.
Episode starting points are another nice thing to include, and maybe even a few full summaries of an episode. If your characters find themselves at a skeleton wedding do a little write up about what happens and the arc of that storyline. This gives the people reading the pitch a nice sense of how different episodes will feel and that you already have some starting points to work on if they want to pursue production of the show.
All pitch bibles do things differently, take Adventure Time's pitch bible for example. You can see that it starts broad and then becomes more and more specific. It outlines the overall show before diving deeper into who Jake and Finn are.
Adventure Time had the unique chance also to already have a built-in audience, so the fan art section is a pretty neat touch that you may not be able to have in your pitch bible. If for some reason though you have some unique element to your show like that, maybe it started as a comic or something, it never hurts to include that to show the people reading it that it's unique and may already have a fan base.
Get Inventive With the Design
You can get inventive with the design of your pitch bible as well, a nicely designed pitch bible will certainly make your show more appealing. Another Pendleton Ward pitch bible is Bravest Warriors, which starts off as a comic book before transitioning into the pitch. That's a pretty neat way to get your reader invested in your characters and your show idea.
Supplementary material can also be helpful to get your show noticed and off the ground. Here's a little pitch animation that King of the Hill sent into the studio when they were pitching. Another great strategy to get your show to stand out and show off how it looks and feels.
Pitch bibles are starting points to get a stranger up to speed with what your show is and how it looks and feels. You may not be in the same room as everyone reading it so you want it to be straightforward and get the point across while flexing the shows muscles and showing it off.
So if you're thinking about making a show, why not make a pitch bible! It'll be great practice for when you need to make one to present and it will help you really become an expert in every detail about your show!
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Rethimno Marina
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Berth Characteristics
Max Length 60 m
Max Draught 4 m
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You can reach Rethimno Marina by calling VHF12.
Rethymno Marina is a large harbour located in the city of Rethymnoon on the Greek coastline. Its position is perfect as it offers access to the Sea of Crete and numerous outdoor activities. The Rethymnon Old Town is believed to be an ancient city in which the great fighter Achilles trained in combat
Rethymno Marina is a large harbour located in the city of Rethymnoon on the Greek coastline. Its position is perfect as it offers access to the Sea of Crete and numerous outdoor activities. The Rethymnon Old Town is believed to be an ancient city in which the great fighter Achilles trained in combat. The ruins still stand and will provide an insight into ancient Greece like you’ve never seen before. The Museum of Wooden Sculptures is extremely interesting and displays exhibits of famous Greek heroes as well as well-known painters and musicians. The Greeks call it a genuine Wooden Madame Tussaud’s. Restaurants in the area serve extraordinary food and offer menus that have a particular characteristic: Variety. Enjoy the quality dishes of Thavma Coffee Drinks & Cretan food, Pagona's Place and Zefyros Family Fish Taverna. Macaris Suites & Spa, Ionia Suites and Swell Boutique Hotel are luxurious hotels that will ensure your stay in Rethymnoon will not be forgotten.
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Crete is the largest island of Greece, placed in the southern side of the Aegean Sea and the fifth-biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea. A standout amongst the most famous destinations of the nation, as per its rich culture, holidays in Crete are the fantasy of a lifetime for a great many sightseers. However, despite its blossoming tourism, the island was fruitful in keeping its unique charm intact. Its great history has left obvious marks on the Greek island: Minoan palaces, Venetian towns, Medieval Castles, Ottoman mosques and Byzantine religious communities being the most important landmarks. But by far its most distinguishing trait are the beaches, alluring to sightseers around the world.
Crete was once deemed the cradle of the Minoan civilization (circa 2700–1420 BC), which is currently regarded as the earliest recorded civilization in Europe. In Ancient Greek, the name Crete (Κρήτη) first appears in Homer's Odyssey. There is a large number of archaeological sites which include the Minoan sites of Knossos and Phaistos, the classical site of Gortys, and the diverse archaeology of the island of Koufonisi which includes Minoan, Roman, and World War II ruins. Blessed with a large number of museums, Crete will surely send you back on a journey to its glorious past. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum displays most of the archaeological remains of the Minoan era and delights many tourists each year.
Due to its impressive size, the island of Crete is divided in four administrational regions. The northern coasts of Crete are more developed in tourism, while the southern coasts keep a more secluded environment, ensuring you and your family a wide variety of holiday activities. The beautifully preserved Cretan villages have ancient roots that go back in history. The largest towns, including Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion, are found in the northern coasts of the island. Although they were originally founded in the ancient times, these towns mostly blossomed during and after the Venetian times, as such their architecture has very clear Venetian and Ottoman features -castles, towers, stone bridges, churches and mosques. Other villages located up in the mountains have a unique architecture with stone houses, red-tiled roofs, narrow streets, flowered gardens and an always present charming square with a church in their center.
The shorelines of Crete island are world well known for their crystal water and the unwinding, carefree air. Regardless of which part of the island you are choosing to dock in, you will positively discover the best beaches for your occasion. Organized or untouched by man, accessible or needing further exploration, sandy or pebbled, all of Crete's beaches have something unique about them. Profoundly touching will be the trips to Balos, Elafonissi, Falassarna, Preveli, Matala and Vai, where you will be astonished by the natural magnificence and the extraordinary water of these beaches.
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Win Tickets To See Hayley Jane & The Primates At Smith's Olde Bar March 7, 2018 14:11
Atlanta music fans are in for special treat on Saturday night, as Hayley Jane & The Primates are set to headline Smith's Olde Bar. The Boston-based Americana rock-and-roll quintet has built notable momentum in recent years, and they don't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Recently supporting acts such as Umphrey's McGee and Tom Hamilton's American Babies, the band looks to continue growing its rapidly expanding audience with this upcoming run of shows.
Hayley Jane become a household name across the Northeast festival circuit, and the rest of the country is now realizing why. The lead singer's powerful stage presence and soulful vocals bring and element that separate this band from the pack, and they've only scratched the surface. If you're in the market for an incredibly unique, dynamic live music experience, we recommend catching Hayley Jane & The Primates on this Southeastern run. See below for a complete list of dates.
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Official Bio: Hayley Jane & The Primates
Hayley Jane & The Primates combine Americana, soul and rock & roll with rich lyrical imagery that electrifies the heart. At the helm is rising star, Hayley Jane. She leads the band through an infectious live experience filled with powerful vocal range, vibrant dance choreography and dramatic performance that captivates her devoted fanbase.
Hailing from Boston MA, the band was the winner of the 2014 New England Music Awards’ Roots/Americana Act Of The Year and has been performing at premiere venues and festivals across the country. Hayley Jane has also established herself as a strong female presence in the national music scene and was recently featured in the RELIX “Women Who Rock” Issue.
The band’s first full-length album, Gasoline, was engineered by Brian Wallace of Sublime and released in 2014. The album was recorded during a West Coast Tour that kicked off at the iconic Whisky a Go Go and ended with a Monday Night Football performance at Qualcomm Stadium. Hayley Jane and the Primates are releasing their sophomore album “We’re Here Now” in the Fall of 2017. Produced by Craig Brodhead of Turkuaz, the album carries an energy and poetry that represents the best of American music.
Hayley Jane- Lead Vox/ Washboard
Justin "Juice" Hancock- Guitar/Vox
Josh "Tree Beard" Carter- Bass/
Greg "Smitty" Smith - Guitar/Vox
Ryan "The Claw" Clausen - Drums
Hayley Jane & The Primates: 2018 Tour Dates
3/07: Charleston SC - Pour House
3/08: Greensboro NC - The Blind Tiger
3/09: Asheville NC - Asheville Music Hall
3/10: Atlanta GA - Smiths Olde Bar
3/14: Columbus OH - Woodlands Tavern (supporting Melvin Seals JGB)
3/15: Grand Rapids MI - Founders Taproom
3/16: Covington KY - Octave
3/17: Chicago IL - Park West (supporting Pink Talking Fish)
3/22: Taos NM - Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership
3/23: Denver CO - Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple
3/24: Winter Park CO - Ullrs Tavern
3/28: Rochester NY - Funk n Waffles
3/29: Syracuse NY - Funk n Waffles
3/30: Plains PA - River Street Jazz Café
3/31: Dover VT - The Snow Barn at Mount Snow
4/28: Schuylkill Haven PA - Some Kind Of Jam 13
5/03: Baltimore MD -The 8x10
5/04: Providence RI - The Met
5/05: Portland ME - Portland House Of Music And Events
5/10: Brooklyn NY - Brooklyn Bowl
5/25-27: Strange Creek Music Festival
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announce 17-Date Spring Tour January 13, 2017 09:22
Jam/funk rock sensation Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has announced a 17-date spring tour which will span across the East Coast and into the Southeast. Following a winter tour which is heavily focused on the Midwest and West coast, much of the bands loyal following, "The Flock," can rejoice that their beloved band will be returning to many of its most familiar venues in the spring. The spring dates kick off on March 29th in Rochester, NY and continue with stops all down the coast. Supporting bands include Aqueous (Ithaca, Northampton, Burlington, Portland (ME), and Providence), Hayley Jane & The Primates (Brooklyn), Organ Freeman (Brooklyn), ELM (Washington, DC), and BIG Something (Norfolk). The Pigeons will be supporting Papadosio for a two-night run at the Madison Theater in Covington, KY on April 28th-29th.
Earlier this week, the band launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund their latest studio effort, Pizazz, due for release in September 2017. They are also releasing their first ever live album, in coordination with the Kickstarter campaign. The live album, The Great Outdoors Jam, features highlights from the band’s performance at The Great Outdoors Jam Festival in Mount Dora, FL from July 2016. Each and every contributor to the Pizazz Kickstarter campaign will receive a digital download of The Great Outdoors Jam on February 10th if the campaign reaches its goal of $18,000.
Check out the video below for their Kickstarter campaign and help Pigeons Playing Ping Pong reach their goal!
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s Full Winter/Spring 2017 Tour Dates:
1/27 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre *
1/28 Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater *
1/29 Steamboat Springs, CO @ Schmiggity’s
1/31 Durango, CO @ Animas City Theatre
2/2 Jackson, WY @ Pink Garter Theatre
2/3 Bozeman, MT @ Eagle’s Ballroom
2/4 Missoula, MT @ The Top Hat
2/8 Spokane, WA @ Big Dipper
2/9 Seattle, WA @ Nectar Lounge
2/10 Eugene, OR @ HiFi Music Hall
2/11 Portland, OR @ Goodfoot
2/12 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Pub Theatre
2/15 Crystal Bay, NV @ Crystal Bay Casino ^
2/16 Chico, CA @ Lost On Main ^
2/17 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent ^
2/18 Los Angeles, CA @ The Mint ^
2/19 San Diego, CA @ Casbah ^
2/22 Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live ^
2/24 Austin, TX @ The Parish
2/25 Houston, TX @ Raven Tower
2/26 Dallas, TX @ Sundown at Grenada
2/28 Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck
3/1 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note ”
3/2 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection ”
3/4 Columbus, OH @ Express Live ”
3/29 Rochester, NY @ Flour City Station
3/30 Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt$
3/31 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl~
4/1 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ^
4/7 Washington DC @ 9:30 Club #
4/8 Norfolk, VA @ The NorVA @
4/12 Knoxville, TN @ The Concourse
4/13 Birmingham, AL @ Workplay
4/14 Charlotte, NC @ Visulite Theatre
4/15 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
4/19 Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street $
4/20 Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground $
4/21 Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall $
4/22 Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom $
4/27 Lexington, KY @ Cosmic Charlie’s
4/28 Covington, KY @ Madison Theater &
* – w/ Dopapod
^ – w/ Organ Freeman
“ – supporting Lotus
$ – w/ Aqueous
~ – w/ Hayley Jane & The Primates
# – w/ ELM
@ – w/ BIG Something
& – w/ Papadosio
McLovins with Hayley Jane & The Primates: Toad's Place - New Haven, CT - Sat. 3/26 February 16, 2016 12:53
Photo by Nick Sonsini: Sonsini Media
Connecticut-based four-piece, McLovins, just announced a major show addition for Spring 2016. In support of the band's recent self-titled album release, McLovins will play a special CD release party at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT on Saturday, March 23rd. Support will come from one of Boston's hottest up-and-coming bands, Hayley Jane & the Primates.
McLovins is a soulful, funk-rock band that complements a youthful energy with seasoned musical talent. Inspired by an eclectic mix of influences like The Meters, The Band and The Flaming Lips, members Jason Ott, Jake Huffman, Justin Berger, and Atticus Kelly combine their songwriting skills with extended improvisations and instrumental ingenuity. Taking a page from their jam band forefathers, McLovins always try to keep their audiences guessing at what’s to come. Their eclectic setlists and individual musical personas define the band’s live shows.
Hailing from Hartford, Connecticut, McLovins have appeared at Gathering of The Vibes, Mountain Jam, The Peach Festival and the legendary Nateva Music Festival, as well as many acclaimed venues across the country. They have also performed with some of the most influential artists on the scene, including Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, George Porter, Jr. and Oteil Burbridge.
Watch McLovins performing at BIRN Alive Studios:
Hayley Jane and the Primates deliver a genre-bending sound that is hard to define and a live performance that has started to create a serious buzz in the Northeast. The Primates’ music draws inspiration from a variety of styles, including 60s/70s rock and pop, old musical theater, folk, blues, soul, reggae, psychedelic, funk, bluegrass, and country. Their catchy songs have been praised by a wide range of music lovers for successfully combining a diverse sound with clever, over-the-top lyrics and Vaudevillian style storytelling. However you decide to categorize the Primates musically, their on-stage energy, skilled musicianship, theatrics, and group improvisation take you over a landscape of emotion that will leave you wanting more.
Watch Hayley Jane & the Primates perform at Gathering of the Vibes 2015:
Win Tickets To See Hayley Jane & The Primates At Smith's Olde Bar Posted on 7 Mar 14:11
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announce 17-Date Spring Tour Posted on 13 Jan 09:22
McLovins with Hayley Jane & The Primates: Toad's Place - New Haven, CT - Sat. 3/26 Posted on 16 Feb 12:53
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Never Too Late: 5 Bad Habits You Should Still Quit
By Live Science Staff 2011-10-11T15:31:17Z
10 Easy Paths to Self Destruction
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says avoidable behaviors like cigarette use, poor diet and lack of exercise are the underlying cause of half of the deaths in the United States. A new study finds it's never too late to gain health benefits by knocking off such bad habits.
During a five-year study, researchers tested the walking speeds of 2,000 people who either smoke, were smokers, or had never smoked. Current smokers walked more slowly than those who had stopped. The findings will be presented next week at the American Geriatrics Society's Annual Meeting.
The results suggest that even at an older age, changing bad habits such as smoking can positively impact a senior's health later in life. Study leader Alison Moore of the American Geriatrics Society this week suggested five bad habits that should be halted if you wish to live longer.
Lack of Exercise
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Keeping physically active is integral to keeping the heart, mind and bones healthy. For some seniors, physical restrictions make exercise a challenge, but there are still small ways to incorporate physical activity into a daily routine, such as parking further away from the store to get in a short walk. And, programs such as yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi can help with balance and weight loss and can be adapted to all levels of physical ability, Moore said.
While it's not yet clear what role exercise plays in weight loss, it is soundly proven to pack a host of health benefits, including helping to keep the mind sharp. [Read: Bad Habits and Why We Can't Stop]
Messing Up Medications
The majority of seniors are on multiple medications and sometimes find it difficult or too bothersome to remember when and which medications to take each day. As a result, some seniors "adjust" their daily medication routine without talking to their physicians, Moore notes. To help keep medications organized and alleviate frustration, seniors should use weekly or monthly pill boxes and have a family member or friend help them fill pill boxes on a regular basis or make a color coded chart to help keep track of their pills and the times they need to be taken, she said.
Couch Potato Syndrome
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As people age, they often slow down and feel like they can't do as much as they did when they were young. While physical activity sometimes becomes restricted due to health ailments, that doesn't mean the brain needs to slow down. There are a variety of activities seniors can do to keep their minds focused and sharp, including word puzzles, interactive games, joining a book club or participating in other social and volunteer activities, Moore said.
Smoking and Drinking
Smoking and excessive alcohol intake is proven to have negative health effects on a person at any age, but seniors who smoke and drink regularly increase their chances of more advanced medical problems. The effects of many medications are altered when mixed with alcohol, which can pose serious health risks, especially for seniors taking multiple medications, Moore said.
Smoking, like obesity, will also curb your sex life.
Bad Food Choices
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Excess weight can cause multiple health problems and complications, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke, Moore said. We'd like to add that it can cause reduced sex desire. Substituting good carbohydrates (sweet potatoes, wheat bread, brown rice) for bad carbohydrates (white potatoes, white bread, white rice) and adding lean proteins, while limiting foods with high fat and sugar contents, will help seniors maintain a healthy weight, she said.
Not bad advice for Junior, either.
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BI Trends
Big Data 101 – NoSql, Hadoop, Analytic DS, RDBMS Differences for Business People
By David Abramson | March 3, 2015
The following post was coauthored by David Abramson, director of product management, Logi Analytics, and Steven Schneider, VP of sales and business development, Logi Analytics, and was originally published on Slinging Software.
Confusion Reigns – The basic differences between Hadoop, NoSql, Analytic Data Stores & traditional databases.
Organizations are now creating more data than ever before, and as such a new set of tools and technologies are becoming popular to facilitate the storage and retrieval of this information in a timely and cost-effective manner. There are many technologies that are attempting to address these challenges, and as such there are different (and often incompatible) approaches, each with positives and negatives depending on the use-case.
While initially big data was synonymous with Hadoop, through aggressive vendor marketing and leadership discussion, the term has broadened to it mean “a lot of data” and a wider set of data storage technologies. At a high-level, there are four competing sets of data storage/access technologies that you are likely to hear about related to big-data:
Analytic Data Stores
Traditional row-column databases used for both transactional systems, reporting, and archiving.
Optimized for data-access (as opposed to writes) and leverage columnar or in-memory technology to provide fast data access at the expense of write-performance limitations.
Designed for rapid access to “key-value” pair combinations. Useful for products like Facebook and Twitter where most information revolves around one key piece of data.
An open-source approach to storing data in a file system across a range of commodity hardware and processing it utilizing parallelism (multiple systems at once)
Sql Server, MySql, Oracle, etc
Vertica, Kognitio, ParAccel, Netezza, InfoBright, Amazon RedShift
MongoDB, Cassandra
Hadoop implementations by CloudEra, Intel, Amazon, Hortonworks
Reads & Writes, “reasonable” data sets (< 1B rows)
Storing lots of information, great query/retrieval speeds.
Storing information of a certain type, great retrieval speed based on a key, write performance
Inexpensive storage of mass data, structured & semi-structured
Not good for…
Massive data volumes, unstructured & semi-structured data
Unstructured & semi-structured data, writes (one at a time)
Not used for grouping information across keys (such as for reporting)
Complex, code-based, incompatible approaches in market, writes (one at a time)
Challenging to “scale-out”
Often viewed as an alternative to traditional RDBMS when read performance is important
Enables faster productivity when creating data-driven applications as there is less up-front design work needed
Strong bias to the open-source community & Java
David Abramson has more than 10 years-experience in full lifecycle product development and management, from product inception through general availability. He has shepherded multiple analytics and business intelligence products, and has worked with hundreds of customers, both enterprises and ISVs, to support data-driven application implementations.
Analytic Application Performance: Lessons from the Gaming Industry
When it comes to building a highly performant analytic application, there are several lessons that we can learn from the gaming industry.
The 3 Most-Requested Dashboard Capabilities
In today’s digital world, people have come to expect seamless analytics experiences in their applications. That’s why application teams, in particular, must go further to set their solutions apart from the dozens of offerings in the marketplace.
Recent Monster BI Acquisitions of Tableau and Looker Still Miss the Point
The recent acquisition of Tableau (by Salesforce) and Looker (by Google) are the latest consolidations in the BI market, but they miss the point entirely.
The Significance of Self-Service Analytics: Advice from Real Application Teams
When you embed self-service analytics in your application, you empower end users to get the data they need and reduce the number of custom requests for your developers.
Predicting the Business Value of Artificial Intelligence
The value of AI technologies is on the rise, as new implementations (including predictive analytics) drive significant ROI to companies.
BARC Survey Shows New Benefits from Embedded Analytics
A survey from the analysts at BARC shows companies that encourage more users to adopt business intelligence also see more business benefits from their BI projects.
Re-establishing Trust in Data: The Surprising Role of Blockchain
Forward-thinking organizations are looking for a solution to re-establish trust in their data—one that doesn’t rely on centralized institutions and can scale. One surprising solution is blockchain.
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Traditional BI is losing ground to a new class of solutions: embedded analytics. Here’s why.
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"I was young and green, nearly seventeen, rolling high, smoking weed, I was dreaming dreams..." - Astral Drive, Summer of ‘76"
Some dreams go on forever, and while, in some ways, Astral Drive is songwriter and producer Phil Thornalley’s vision of a long lost album from the 1970s that only existed in his own mind, this labour of love is very much the statement of a lifelong music fan living in the modern world.
He may not be a household name but many of the records he’s made with artists as diverse as The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, The Jam, Duran Duran, Paul McCartney, and Natalie Imbruglia (he produced and co-wrote her worldwide smash "Torn") certainly hold a special place in the hearts and ears of millions.
While just home after nearly two years touring the world as Bryan Adams’ bass player, Phil’s musical journey truly began before he had even reached his sixth birthday, when his cool Aunt Judi had introduced him to The Beatles’ Twist And Shout EP.
"Life seemed suddenly very colourful with the elixir of their positive energetic free spirit released into my blood as I listened to 'Twist And Shout' and 'Do You Want To Know A Secret,' and after we saw Help! at the cinema, my brother and I play-acted that we were John and Paul or George, but never Ringo for some reason!"
After Aunt Judi’s cool boyfriend introduced him to Pink Floyd’s More, Obscured By Clouds, and Dark Side of The Moon he realized that music would be his calling. When he was fourteen, his neighbour and friend Mike Nocito (with whom he later worked in Johnny Hates Jazz) played him a stolen 8-track of the Todd Rundgren’s experimental double album Todd, and his life was changed forever. He couldn’t stop staring at the weird guy on the cover with the knowing, slightly stoned, look. But more than anything, he fell in love with the blissed out music, which combined elements of pop, soul, heavy metal, fusion and psychedelia, all tied together with a melancholic and transcendental thread.
"I knew then that I had to learn how to create this sort of magic for myself. What made the chords so rich? Why were the backing vocals so seductive? And what the fuck was that weird noise percolating from ear to ear?"
After teaching himself to play the guitar and finding his way on the family piano, he was off and running. His fascination with the studio continued apace and in 1978 he landed a dream job at RAK studios in London, working as a recording engineer under the tutelage of legendary producer Mickie Most, and working sessions for Hot Chocolate, Racey and Kim Wilde. He assisted on The Jam’s All Mod Cons, and engineered for Paul McCartney and Wings, and learned to be a producer while engineering demos for various songwriters of the day. He also assisted another celebrated producer, Steve Lillywhite, who became (along with Most and producer Alex Sadkin) one of his three biggest production mentors, hooking him up with The Cure, for whom he co-produced the seminal 1982 album Pornography, hit single 'The Love Cats', and toured with for 18 months as bassist. In his spare time at RAK, he would fiddle about with the gear, trying to find the magical sounds he had loved since that summer of ’76.
However, Astral Drive is more than just a trip down memory lane, and Phil’s lyrics express many of the hard won truths acquired during his decades inside (and outside) the studio, to form an honest statement of where he’s at today. Five years ago Thornalley had health crisis and the episode became a wake up call from his inner child, reminding him to get back to creating the sounds of his dreams.
"The basic message of this whole album could be ‘don’t let your dreams go, no matter how ridiculous they seem," says Thornalley. "My depression forced me to see a way back to the art I wanted to make."
The ten tracks on Astral Drive were lovingly crafted by Thornalley himself, aiming for almighty feel over technical accuracy, and using mostly second or third takes, with occasional augmentations by his Bryan Adams band mates, drummer Mickey Curry, keyboardist Gary Breit, and guitarist Keith Scott. He even found a way to include some key backing vocals from Utopia’s Kasim Sulton, with whom he has frequently written in the past.
"My goal was to emulate that musical élan that I’d experienced listening to that old analog sound from those old Beatles and Todd records I’d enjoyed as a teenager."
Back in the summer of ‘76, he’d been transfixed by an image within the gatefold sleeve of Rundgren’s Something/Anything, greeting the dawn after a night of recording at his rented flat on an L.A. street.
"That shot of Todd, messiah-like, in the mess of this home studio, was all so fascinating and inspiring, so I took the Astral Drive idea as a tongue in cheek title for this project. The drive to the stars! I wanted to tap back into that inspiration that made me dream of pop music as a kid; the star gazing, naive optimism."
As Thornalley sings in the album’s title song, "It’s been a long, long way, on a cold dark road, long dark night, long dark night, of the soul," but now that Astral Drive is done, the reaction has been amazing, especially from his friend, Bryan.
"I played the rough mixes for a few friends like Bryan Adams and he loved the music from the start," says Thornalley, beaming with pride. "He even offered to do all the photography, which is incredible, when you think he could be shooting high fashion photographs for the likes of Vogue magazine instead."
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Jony Ive Now Featured in London's National Portrait Gallery
Friday October 4, 2019 2:24 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
London's National Portrait Gallery has announced its latest commission: a portrait of Apple's departing design chief Jony Ive at Apple Park, shot by internationally renowned photographer Andreas Gursky.
Ive is pictured in a nearly all-white outfit on an outside ledge of the main Apple Park building, which he played a major role in designing.
National Portrait Gallery:
Jony Ive is one of the leading figures in contemporary design. Described by founder Steve Jobs as 'his creative partner' Ive joined Apple in 1992. From his early cutting-edge designs for the iMac and iPhone to realising the vision of Apple Park in 2017, his role has been central to Apple's progressive ambition and success. As one of a few portraits by Andreas Gursky and the only portrait commission he has undertaken for a public museum, this newest addition to our collection reflects a long-standing professional admiration between two leading creative figures.
Ive:
I have been obsessed with Andreas' work for a couple of decades and vividly remember the thrill of our first meeting seven years ago. His very particular and objective presentation of what he sees, whether voluminous landscapes or the rhythm and repetition of supermarket shelving is both beautiful and provocative. Mindful that he rarely makes portraits, this is a conspicuous and particular honour for me.
Gursky:
It was fascinating to take photographs in the new Apple HQ, a place that plays such a historically crucial role in our present and future. And above all, it was inspiring to work with Jonathan Ive within this setting. It was he who found the form for the technological revolution that was initiated by Apple and his aesthetic has left a mark on an entire generation. I admire his immense visionary power and have tried to express this energy in my portrait.
Ive's portrait is on display in room 32 of the gallery. Entry to the gallery is free, but some special exhibitions cost money.
Ive has led Apple's design team since 1996. In his current role as Chief Design Officer, he has been responsible for all design at Apple, including the look and feel of Apple products like the iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch, packaging, and major architectural projects such as Apple Park and Apple Stores.
In June, Apple announced that Ive will depart the company as an employee later this year to form an independent design company named LoveFrom. Apple said it will remain one of Ive's primary clients.
"Jony is a singular figure in the design world and his role in Apple's revival cannot be overstated, from 1998's groundbreaking iMac to the iPhone and the unprecedented ambition of Apple Park, where recently he has been putting so much of his energy and care," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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crawfish963
He looks like a painter taking a break.
*Sigh* "I don't want to be a painter anymore."
fmcshan
Such a great designer.... We'll miss you Jony ?
rictus007
I thought he was wearing crocs and felt so disappointed.
WBRacing
Looks like he is watching to see if someone is parking too close to his Aston Martin.
PickUrPoison
Yes, rather indulgent. Money well-spent. ?
I’m sure Apple appreciates your concern, but not to worry! Apple covered the entire cost of Apple Park with just one month’s profit back in 2017.
It should last at least 40 or 50 years, so a few indulgences are well worth it, don’t you think?
BSben
I miss Jony already, his sexy voice in a keynote was always the icing on the cake. But his design made Apple what it is today, I sincerely hope he left a strong team behind.
whoknows2597
Jony come back and fix that damn iphone notch, bezels and protruding back!
I’m pretty sure he approved the designs for those iPhones............. and besides, Apple will remain his primary client for his company. Pretty much he has his own desk now, and can still provide designs for Apple.
bluespark
I don't get it. Any tourist could take that picture with an iphone. Somebody paid a commission to have that photo taken? And it's in a museum?
I hope you're joking.
nvmls
MarkB786
Hmmm. A rather odd stance there. I know he's leaning on glass, but looks like a ranch hand who's been riding horses all day.
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“Chris!” His father’s drunken voice called out.
Fuck! Chris hated when his dad was drunk.
“In my room, Dad!”
Dad stumbled into Chris’s room. His dad wasn’t wearing a shirt, showing off his multiple tattoos and massive chest muscles. His belt buckle was undone. He looked at his son smiling while rubbing his big hand across his chest.
“What?” Chris asked.
His dad quickly closed the gap between them and gave his son a bear hug.
“Dad! Dude, come on!” Chris said struggling.
His dad wrestled Chris down onto his bed, which was relatively easy considering how much stronger his dad is than Chris since he only just turned twelve. When he had Chris on his stomach, he grabbed the boy’s hands and put them behind him. Chris felt his dad’s fingers folding around his wrists like a living handcuff.
“You know, I do a lot of things for you,” his dad slurred.
Chris rolled his eyes.
“Yeah, Dad, I know.”
Chris could feel his dad moving around a bit while he was on top of him.
“Now, you’re going to do something for me.”
“Would you let go of me, please?”
The next thing Chris knew he felt his shorts being pulled down.
“Dad! What the fuck! I didn’t do anything!”
Once his shorts were done below his ass, and he could feel his boxers were with them his dad leaned over him.
“You feel this?” he said.
Chris could feel something hard rubbing between his ass cheeks. He craned his neck around and could just barely see that his dad had his jeans pulled down. Chris started to struggle.
“Dad! Quit it! This isn’t funny!” he yelled as he squirmed.
His dad transferred his grip on Chris’s wrists to his other hand, and he leaned forward more into Chris’s vision. He saw his dad squirting lotion from a bottle onto his hand.
“Dad! Okay, if you’re trying to scare me, it worked! Now get off me.”
Now his dad’s slippery dick was moving between his ass cheeks again. He took one of Chris’s hands and pulled it toward him while his other hand pinned Chris’s other hand against his back.
“Feel how big your old man’s cock is? Well, I’m sick of having to spend money on chicks just so that that I can get laid once in a while.” His dad put Chris’s hand back on the other before moving his fingers to Chris’s asshole. As he shoved a finger into the boy’s ass, he continued, “So I’m sitting at the bar buying this bitch a drink, and I’m like ‘Wait a minute!’ I have a son back home who don’t do shit around the house.”
“I’m sorry, Dad! I’ll do better with that. I PROMISE!”
Chris was almost in tears. He had never seen his dad’s dick hard before, but it felt big and thick, and he definitely did not want that going where he presumed his dad was going to put it. His dad’s knees slid between Chris’s legs and pushed them apart.
“So I figure the least my kid can do is make his old man happy.”
“I’ll make you happy! I swear it!”
He shifted, and Chris felt his father’s cock sliding toward his hole. Frantic, he started squirming trying to break free, kicking his feet as much as he could.
“Oh, yeah! I love it when my bitch fights it. So fucking hot!”
Then Chris felt his father enter him. He screeched stridently at the intrusion.
“NO! Dad, stop!”
His dad held onto his son firmly while he fed more of his thick cock into his straining ass.
“Oh fuck…it hurts…fuck…Dad…please…it hurts!”
“I’m sure it does, son. I have a fucking fat cock, but that just means I’ll have to work a little harder to get inside you, but I’m okay with that. It’s a small sacrifice.”
Chris bit a mouthful of the blanket as he struggled to squirm free of his dad’s dick. It was like trying to move a mountain, and he just felt his dad sliding inside him more deeply.
“Damn, you have one hot ass, Chris! I’m going to have so much fun fucking it.”
“Stop, goddamn it!” Chris swore.
His dad released his son’s hands and shoved the boy’s head into the bed.
“Oh, I’ll stop, son. Once I’ve filled your ass up with my hot jizz.”
Chris screamed into his mattress.
“Make all the noise you want, little bitch. That’s the fun of having no neighbors close by.”
His dad’s hands moved to Chris’s shoulders, and he pressed against them as he continued feeding his dick into his son’s resistant hole.
“How could you do this? I’m your son!”
“That’s the best part. Kids are supposed to make their parents happy, right? Well, you’re doing your fucking job right now, boy.”
He had to put some more lotion on his dick before he could get it in more deeply.
“Take your shirt off. I want to be against your skin.”
“Fuck you!” Chris said boldly.
He grabbed a fistful of Chris’s hair and pulled it.
“Think about this carefully, Chris. I have about eight inches of hard meat waiting to get inside your asshole. Right now I’ve only got about four inches in there. You can do what you’re fucking told, or I can just ram the rest of my dick inside you and rip your goddamn shirt off myself.”
If four inches hurt this bad, Chris didn’t want to know how suddenly having the rest in his dad’s cock would feel. He grabbed his shirt, pulled it off, and tossed it across the room.
“Smart boy,” he said. “Now get up on your knees.”
Chris slowly slid his legs so that his knees were under him. He felt his dad’s rough hands push his clothing down under his legs more.
“You feel damn good, boy. I should’ve been fucking your sweet hole a long time ago! In fact, the night your mother walked out on us, I should’ve been in your room training your ass to take her place.”
“I was fucking eight!”
“Bet that hole was even tighter then! Fuck, I missed out. Oh well, I’ll make up for it now.”
His dad began moving his dick back and forth slowly. Chris thought for sure he was all the way in, but once his dad started picking up speed a bit, he could tell he was still working on it. Chris started to cry. Tears streamed down his cheeks and snot ran from his nose. The twelve-year-old boy was in agony and he still had two inches to take balls deep.
“Good thing you don’t have school tomorrow because I’m going to wear your fucking ass out tonight, boy!”
He smacked Chris hard on his right butt cheek making him wince. He felt his dad’s rough hands slide up his damp back before gripping his shoulders firmly. He began moving his dick back and forth again, slowly humping Chris’s asshole. But now as he started pushing it forward, he would yank his son backward so that his cock plunged deep into him. Every so often he would smack the boy’s ass hard again and go back to slowly fucking him. It felt like his hole was on fire, and each time his dad slid into him more, he thought it would rip. At one point his dad’s dick seemed to move deeper suddenly, and he noticed his dad was pressed against him. His dad pushed a bit more and he was balls deep in the tight boy-cunt.
“All in!” he said triumphantly.
“You’re a fucking pervert! Doing this to your own son.”
His dad grabbed a fistful of Chris’s hair and pulled his head back.
“That’s fucking right, Chris. I’m a big old pervert. And I love every goddamn second that I have my fat cock in your ass.”
He let go and shoved the boy’s head down as he started fucking him a little harder, pulling his dick backward and sliding it back in until it was buried.
“I’ll tell the fucking cops!” Chris said in desperation.
“Go ahead, little boy. You’re twelve, so you’ll go to a group home, and guess what. They’ll rape your fucking ass there, too.”
He pulled his dick back pretty far and slammed it back in.
“So, you can either have your dad fucking you or be fucked by a bunch of boys with who knows what type of fucking disease. Go for it, Chris.”
His dad grabbed his shoulders and started pounding his ass hard now. Chris was grunting as his dad’s dick repeatedly slammed into him. The boy did not know if his threat had pissed his father off or made him even hotter, but his dad was really going crazy with his aching hole.
“If…if you stop now, I won’t say anything,” Chris tried again.
His dad rammed his dick into him hard and buried it.
“There’s no stopping this now, Chris. I’ve put up with all your shit for the last few years. Now I’m getting something from this relationship besides your bullshit.”
His father went back to a slower, longer thrust now.
“Please, Dad!” Chris yelled.
The boy smelled the alcohol on his father’s breath as he leaned close to him.
“What? You don’t want to make your old man happy. It’s the least you can do after you ran your mother off.”
“I did not!” Chris yelled back.
His father’s comment stung almost more than the dick in his hole. His mother did not want to be a mother, and Chris was a tough kid. He knew that. But, he did not want to believe that she left them just because of that.
“Go get a hooker if you need to fuck someone.”
“A hooker costs money. Why should I pay money when I have you?”
Chris opened his mouth to say something, but then his father’s tongue was in it. The boy resisted, but his head was on the pillow so he could not do much. One of his father’s hands grabbed Chris’s dick and started stroking him.
“You just need to change the way you look at things, Chris. My cock won’t always hurt, and your prick’s hard; you’re enjoying this.”
“I’m not!” he said right before his father’s tongue was in his mouth again.
His father’s hand released his dick, and the boy felt both of his father’s strong hands grabbing his waist. His father straightened up, gripped him firmly and began plowing his hole even harder. His dad did not say anything as he continued ramming into his ass. He bit his pillow hard, and soon he felt his body tingling. His father was not touching his dick, but he knew he was going to blow soon. The boy resisted it, as he did not want to cum with his father’s thick cock in his ass. But he had no control and soon was shooting a massive load. He heard his father chuckle as his dick twitched.
“I own you, bitch!” his father said, smacking him on the rear again and returning to humping him hard and fast.
It had taken a few more moments before his father was releasing his own load deep inside him. When his dad’s dick slowed down, he pulled his son down as he fell onto his side, his cock still wedged inside his son’s hole. The man rubbed his son’s now soft cock and sampled his jizz.
“Not bad. Kind of sweet.”
He went for seconds, but this time his finger was on his son’s lips. Chris refused, but his father just shoved his finger into his son’s mouth forcing him to taste his own seed. He stroked his son’s hair for a bit.
“You’re going to learn something eventually, Chris. The more you resist, the more it hurts. Now, it really turns me on to have you fighting; I won’t lie, but if you want this to start going easier, you’re going to need to learn your place.”
He pulled out of his son and climbed off the bed. Chris grabbed for the sheets, but his father yanked them out of his hand.
“Get up.”
“It’s time to shower.”
“I’ll shower in the morning,” the boy replied trying to hide my nakedness by curling up.
He heard his father sigh before he came over and grabbed him by the hair again. The boy followed his father’s hand as he pulled upward.
“You’re going to do what the fuck I say, boy.”
He led his son by the hair into his bedroom. They went into his father’s bathroom, and he got the shower started. Chris held onto his father’s hand while his father gripped his son’s hair. Chris swore to himself that he was going to shave his head tomorrow. When the water was the right temperature, his father shoved him into the shower. His father joined him and handed him the soap.
“Wash me.”
Chris lathered his father up and washed his body, but avoided his dick. When his father was rinsed, he shoved Chris against the wall of the shower, put his lips on his son’s, and thrust his tongue into his son’s mouth again. He kissed his son hard for a while. Chris could not say that he did not get turned on. He felt his dick starting to swell again, and he stopped resisting his father so much.
Then his father stepped back and said, “You forgot something.”
His father’s hands grabbed his son’s shoulders and pushed him down.
“On your knees.”
When his son was kneeling before him, he swung his growing cock in front of the boy’s face.
“Clean it up.”
Chris hated touching his father’s dick, but he went ahead and soaped up the big dick and hairy sac. He stayed on his knees as he rinsed the suds off his father.
“Now, clean it properly.”
“Dad, what else do you want me to do? I soaped it up!”
“You’re on your knees. You think about what I might want you to do.”
Chris realized what his father wanted.
“Dad, no,” he said firmly, shaking his head and starting to rise.
His father kept his son on his knees and smacked him in the face with his hard cock. Chris looked into his father’s green eyes, which seemed to burn with a fire he had never seen before.
“Put it in your fucking mouth!”
Chris was going to argue, but he looked into his father’s eyes again and got scared. He swallowed before opening his mouth. As his lips parts, the dick slid in. He started sucking right away hoping to please him. He looked up at his father, his dark brown hair matted against his forehead as his dad eagerly watched him devouring his meat. Chris winced when he saw his father’s hand move toward his face, but he just pushed some hair from his son’s brow. His hand rested on his son’s head as he moved his son’s head back and forth.
“Now, you’re learning,” he said.
Chris decided it actually was not so bad, so he started sucking faster. After several moments, his father had him stop. His father turned off the water and handed his son a towel. Chris started to dry himself off, but his father grabbed his hand.
“Me, idiot, you dry me first.”
“Sorry,” Chris said, hoping that if he were more passive, his father would ease up.
Chris dried his father off and then dried himself while his father went into the bedroom. When Chris was done, he found his father lying on the bed. His dick stood straight up. He motioned for Chris to come over. As he neared his father, his father stood up. He smiled at his son and kissed him hard. When he stopped kissing his son, he guided them to the bed and bent him over. Chris looked back to see his father positioning himself behind him.
“Please…no…Dad. Not again. Please…I beg you…I’m really sore!”
“Shhh…I told you I was going to wear your little ass out. And if you’re going to go calling the cops on me, well, I need to make sure I get enough of your pussy to make up for it.”
Chris whimpered as he felt his father enter him, and he hurriedly said, “I won’t tell! Honest, I won’t! I’ll forget it ever happened.”
His father chuckled and began pushing his dick into his son again.
“I’m sure you’ll remember this weekend for a long time to come, son.”
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Guerrilla Poetry at WordsFest
Jaime R. Brenes Reyes reading at a guerrilla poetry event.
Starting at noon on Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2016, volunteers of the Words Literary Festival will take to the streets of downtown London for "Guerrilla Poetry." Participants will travel in groups and take turns reciting poems aloud to listeners and passersby. The poems will range from world classics to the participants' own work. Our guerrilla poets will also provide information on other exciting events in the Words Literary Festival lineup.
This event is organized by London Open Mic Poetry, Poetry London and The Public Humanities at Western.
Do you want to fill downtown London with the poetry you love? We are looking for volunteers for "Guerrilla Poetry" on Saturday, November 5th. During the event, you will travel in a team of four readers-reciters to a designated space in downtown London. Once there, members of your group will take turns reciting poetry to the public. The event will also give you the opportunity to promote the Words Literary Festival by handing out promotional materials. You can perform any poetry you like, from classic works to your own creations! Contact us now to volunteer and join our growing group of guerrilla poets.
To register for a spot in our growing squad, email us at guerrillapoetrylondon@gmail.com
LONDON OPEN MIC’S NEW GUERRILLA POETRY ORGANIZER
Jaime R. Brenes Reyes is London Open Mic’s new organizer of guerrilla poetry. His first task is to co-ordinate the guerrilla poetry event for the Words Literary and Creative Arts Festival, Nov. 5th. Subsequent to that, Jaime will spring other guerrilla poetry events on London.
Originally from Nicaragua, Jaime R. Brenes Reyes is a student in Comparative Literature where he tries to explore the intricacies of fantastic literature. Jaime appreciates the force of words to express emotions and feelings that in many instances escape the realm of language. Reciting and reading poetry is one of his main life passions as well as staring at the Moon.
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Guerilla Poetry organizer Brittany Renaud reading at the May 2016 London Open Mic.
On Saturday, July 2nd, a group of poets from London Open Mic Poetry, joined by poetry fans, read at our first Guerilla Poetry event at Chapters Bookstore South. Some of us donned our black Guerilla Poetry t-shirts, and we migrated into the fiction section, there reading poems with drama to any and all browsers, dropping on them some of our own, but enjoying even more the chance to read aloud the masters, the way we each felt they should be read. Who gets to do that in public? And who ever gets to hear those great poems read aloud? Very few. We remember the silent versions, silent inside our heads, as we read them so long ago from a text for a class. Moving out of the fiction corrals, we stormed the children's section, grabbing large, colourful books from the shelves, and, with smiles all round, read long poems filled with rhyme, humourous word-play and laughter.
The reading was organized by Brittany Renaud, who had the most perfect poster made up in advance for backdrop and promotion, and who loved, especially, the possibility that the children playing there might stop, listen and enjoy. And how could they not?
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Saturday's Guerrilla Poetry event through Stan's eyes, and ears.
Eight of us poets read in rounds for an hour indoors and then we went out on the street for an outdoor session. In the library, about fifteen people stopped and listened to us. For me and others I talked to, not only was it fun, but it was great to read and hear some of the best poems ever written once again. At the open mic, we only get to read our own poetry. So this was a wonderful, unique experience. I read, for instance, Matthew Arnold's Dover Beach, Edger Allan Poe's Annabel Lee, and D. H. Lawrence's The Snake. Since it was the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's death, some of his sonnets and selections from his plays were read, including one memorized and recited with perfect annunciation by Kevin Heslop, along with, in the same manner, Do Not Go Gentle into this Good Night (amen), and that last paragraph from Kerouac's On the Road, "So in America when the sun goes down..." which I've hear him recite just as beautifully as did Kerouac himself many times, but each time is just so good, and then Shelly Harder, who read, among others, her favourite poem, Keat's Ode to a Nightingale, just as she describes the experience of reading in her contemplation below, the poem bursting from her in all its myriad ways. Near the end of our hour indoors, a young man we hadn't met before took the stand (the crates) and recited a couple of fast, intricate, and profound performance pieces of his own, then asked us for a word or phrase. Joan said "ecstasy", and he immediately, and without pause anywhere, composed and recited an amazing piece not only with long and rhyming lines, entangled but perfect grammar, with profundity built upon profundity into a whole that took our breath away. How could he do that? But he had. I was lucky to get his name: Clint Ruttan. And so the afternoon went. Those who missed it, missed it. Those who were there, revelled.
Reminder: Come and read at our new library series: Guerrilla Poetry
During the Nov. 2015 Words Festival in London, Aileen House took to the milk crates to read her poetry on the notorious corner of Dundas and Richmond. Organizer Tom Cull provided enthusiastic support.
Saturday at 2 pm, London Open Mic Poetry Night is launching its new monthly series called Guerrilla Poetry, to be held in the central branch of the London Public Library. This may very well be a world 1st. So come and get your name on the reading list.
WHERE: The reading will be held just inside the doors of the library proper, in the open area called Discovery Place in front of the circulation desks . The hosts of the event will wear black t-shirts decalled with "Guerrilla Poetry". The library will also provide a poster to back up the readers.
WHAT: Co-hosts Stan Burfield (burfield@live.com) and Joan Clayton, will sign up readers, who will read in rounds. At each reading, they will read a maximum of two short-to-medium poems. Anyone wanting to read after the event has begun can sign up at the bottom of the list. Poets can read their own poetry, or that of others. Audience members will be encouraged to find poems they like in the poetry books brought to the area for this purpose by the librarians, then sign up and read them. (We only ask that they have read a poem at least once before reading it to the audience.) This first event will only last one hour, ending at 3 pm.
GENRES: Every type of poetry is suitable, although some would definitely go over better than others. Performance poetry, by its extraverted nature, should be at home here. Any narrative poetry, with it's story-like quality, is fairly easy to follow in a reading. Many other types, however, fare much better when read more slowly than is possible in an oral reading. A bit of an introduction in these cases can certainly help to orient the listeners' minds ahead of time. Considering many in our audience will be very poetry illiterate, it would be good to introduce most poems.
TABOOS: We will have to make a couple of compromises between the wild freedom of true guerrilla poetry and the demands of our library setting. The library doesn't allow photos to be taken without authorization from the photoees. So its staff photographer will take any and all photos. Also, of course, what we read must be suitable for children. So "no profanity or very graphic violence".
WHY: The idea of guerrilla poetry is to take unsuspecting passersby by surprise. Those checking out books at the circulation desk, or wandering to or from the escalator, or youths from their area behind the circulation desk, or people playing chess to one side, or working a jig-saw puzzle, or a colouring book, people who might not otherwise expose themselves to poetry, could end up listening, becoming interested in poetry for the first time, and might even take to the milk crates themselves to read to others. (For those people, the library is bringing down a selection of poetry books and anthologies.) And to many, this will be their first exposure to the poetry open mic scene. If they enjoy it enough, they might even come out to our regular events.
This London Open Mic version of guerrilla poetry was inspired when London poet Tom Cull brought guerrilla poetry to his home town during the Nov. 2015 Words Literary and Creative Arts Festival. Several groups of readers stood on milk crates at various places on downtown sidewalks and read poetry to pedestrians. The main difference between that version and the London Open Mic one is that the new one takes place inside a building, the library, where there is no traffic noise to compete with, and which probably has a larger number of literary-minded strollers to fascinate. Also, the library, being a destination for people, has already slowed them down and opened them up. The sidewalk outside is just the opposite.
If you find some Guerrilla Poetry, snap it and post it!!
For instance, if you take a seat in a public toilet one day and are confronted with a poem in black felt pen on the back of the door, and you find that you just have to read it (how could you not?), then do take a picture of it and post it here, or in London Open Mic Poetry Night's Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121795184827333/ .
But definitely DO NOT vandalize a washroom door yourself!! We do NOT condone such illegal activity. If we discovered it ourselves, we would STRONGLY CONDEMN it in no uncertain terms. And loudly enough for all to hear. (Even though we would see no good reason, either philosophical, ethical, legal or otherwise, not to snap a photo of it and post it.)
Some Guerrilla poetry that we do condone, however, will be happening in the central library (just inside the doors, in the area of the circulation desks) this Saturday, April 23rd, at 2 am. (This could very well be the first time in world history in which guerrilla poetry has taken place openly in a public library!) Come, put your name on the reading list, and try to distract innocent library-goers with your delivery of poetry, either your own or some by your favourite poets. Two small-to-average-sized poems per go-round.
London Open Mic Poetry is suddenly evolving!
We are in the process of making a radical departure from our past.
We have always been a single-event organization run by a single organizer. But during this month, April, 2016, which is coincidentally National Poetry Month, we are breaking out of that mould, becoming a multi-event organization with each event run by its own organizer.
And now, instead of the one central organizer trying to plan every detail, which is only possible to a certain extent, at least without causing seriously debilitating anxiety, he is stepping back to allow others to take over the planning of their own spin-off events
This relaxation, openness, and "spontaneous" growth of new events and poetic happenings could continue indefinitely, as more people become aware of us, are excited by the possibilities, and create their own ideas. And the more that poetry becomes a part of the landscape of London, the more people will begin to see it everywhere, and not only throughout the city, but also in the community-building social media. Poetry could become the fashionable art of London.
It would follow that this rapid growth in quantity (as we create more spaces for poetry, and so excite more people) could provide a rich breeding ground for changes in quality as well.
Thanks to an idea by Frank Beltrano, we will launch a series of readings in the Chapters book store near the White Oaks Mall, probably in May. At each monthly event, organizer Andy Verboom will be pairing one of the featured poets who has earlier read at our four-season series at Mykonos Restaurant with a lesser-known poet who has not yet been published in book form. Andy is in the process of working out the format but it will include readings by each poet (a longer one by the featured reader), some form of conversation between the two, and of course questions from the audience. These new organizing ideas are so exciting that we may try to adapt them to the larger stage at Mykonos.
We are launching an E-journal, wherein each month the open mic readers at our events will publish one of the poems they read that month (if they would like to), along with a photo of them reading it. Also, the featured poet's three poems, interview and bio would be included, and possibly those of the poets reading at that month's Chapters event. The organizers (publishers, editors) of this publication are Koral Scott and Christine Ellwood.
Our already-announced series of Guerrilla Poetry readings in the central library (if it goes as planned) will have a spin-off in the Chapters book-store near White Oaks mall. It will be organized and hosted by Brittany Renaud. (The original series in the central library down-town is launching this Saturday, April 23rd, at 2 pm.)
London Open Mic Poetry is rapidly changing from a Mykonos event series into an umbrella organization. It now has eleven members. Projects that have been put off for lack of people to run them may soon be launched by new people who may want to work with us in the future.
For instance, we need someone to head our Prison Poetry project, a woman (since it would be in the women's prison in the Kitchener area) who has the time, the energy, the right expertise, and who has experience dealing with institutions.
We need people to try to start workshops and possibly open mics in other long-term care institutions.
We need someone to promote with the city our idea of having city workers stamp impressions of poems into side-walk areas as they are being repaired. This has been done successfully in St. Paul, Minnesota.
We need people to carry out our dream of exciting the city's high-school English students in poetry, possibly by means of a city-wide contest.
As London Open Mic Poetry grows in size, its abilities are also growing. For instance, we now have a social media expert on board, Koral Scott, who is reorganizing our presence on the internet to make it more effective.
We're open to people and their ideas. We're no longer just imposing our own.
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New Student Programs consists of two teams, First-Year Experience and Special Populations, that support new student and families in transition.
Kevin C. Clarke
Associate Director for the First-Year Experience
Kevin joined Loyola in August 2017 and enjoys working with faculty, staff, and student leaders to welcome and support new students and their families. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA) and Appalachian State University (MA), and has worked with first-year programs at Wisconsin and the University of South Carolina. Kevin lives in Evanston with his wife, and enjoys reading, running, traveling, and spending time with friends.
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Associate Director for Special Populations
Ashley, a Chicago native joined Loyola in 2015. With deep roots in Student Affairs and Higher Education, Ashley brings excitement for working with students, staff, and faculty which makes her new role in New Student Programs a well-suited experience. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University (BA, MA) and previous to Student Academic Services worked in Residence Life and Student Housing throughout Illinois and Chicago. She enjoys rich Loyola traditions like Orientation, Student Convocation, Move-In, Family Weekend, and many more! In her downtime, Ashley enjoys traveling, cooking and exploring Chicago’s food scene. She is raising a future rambler at home but it’ll be a while before he is seen around campus carrying books!
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Assistant Director for Orientation
Adam joined the New Student Programs staff in January of 2019. Prior to that, he received his M.S. in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and his Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University. Adam has been passionate about New Student Orientation and working with students ever since his time at NIU as an Orientation Leader. He has worked with different Orientation programs across the country including Furman University, Rowan University and most recently Utah Valley University as the Program Manager. He is extremely excited to be back in his home state and in his free time enjoys cheering for all Chicago sports (Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls) and singing and coaching collegiate a cappella.
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Elizabeth is a higher educational professional who is passionate about student success and wellbeing. Originally from Connecticut, she attended UC San Diego for undergrad. One of her most memorable college experiences was studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark during her junior year. Elizabeth then worked as a student assistant in the Programs Abroad Office during her senior year, which sparked her love of working in higher education. Soon after graduating from UCSD, she realized that working with students was her true calling – this brought her to Chicago to pursue her M.Ed. at Loyola, and she’s never looked back! Prior to joining Loyola, Elizabeth worked as an advisor for MBA students in the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. A desire to work with and mentor undergraduate students at a mission-driven school is what brought her back to Loyola and ultimately to New Student Programs. In her free time she teaches barre and cardio kickboxing classes at The Barre Code, and enjoys exploring Chicago with friends and family.
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Allen was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, but also spent time in the south suburbs and northwest Indiana. He attended Governors State University where he received his BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a double minor in Psychology and Social Work. Allen spent time in middle school education and the non-profit sector, before finding his love of higher education at Loyola. Allen is most excited about supporting students and assisting with their transition to Loyola. He enjoys being a friendly face students can always turn to for help. As a proud Chicagoan, Allen is passionate about Chicago sports and roots for his favorite teams (Bears, Cubs, Bulls, and Blackhawks). If he’s not working or rooting for his sports team Allen can either be found playing with his Golden Retriever, Ivy, or gaming on his Nintendo Switch or Xbox One. Allen loves to talk about all things Disney and Harry Potter, so feel free to stop by and say hello! All muggles are welcome!
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Victorian State Election 2018: Transport Policy Scorecard
Victoria’s 2018 state election has seen congestion as a top issue. So how do the parties transport commitments stack up?
Melbourne is seeing huge population growth straining a city built for many less. The current Labor state government won in 2014 on the back of scrapping a megaroad and some sorely-needed public transport projects. Over the past 4 years, the government has set the ball rolling with important public transport initiatives. But we've also see them switch gears to kick off some of the biggest dirtiest mega roads in our states history.
What will happen for the next 4 years based on what we’ve heard so far?
MEDIA RELEASE: 12 Nov 2018 Liberal party support for new gas & coal a dangerous option when renewables are ready
This morning Matthew Guy and the Victorian Coalition announced their intention to build a new ‘baseload’ 500 MW power station if elected at the November state election.
Friends of the Earth say the Liberal party's decision to release an energy policy open to new gas and coal power fails the climate change test when renewable energy is the best option to cut emissions and deliver cheaper power for Victorians.
Vote Forests
After decades of government inaction, it’s time for decisive leadership to protect Victoria’s forests.
The Victorian state election is a great opportunity for all political parties to act and protect our native forests.
Send your local MP and the leaders of the three major parties a message - call on them to protect our forests from logging and provide a just transition for the industry into plantations and non timber sources of fibre.
We've launched this website to outline where the main parties stand on forest protection.
MEDIA RELEASE 08.11.2018 Opposition overshadowed by Andrews govt's ramped up renewables ambition
Environment group Friends of the Earth have welcomed the Andrews government's announcement they will increase Victoria's Renewable Energy Target to 50 percent by 2030 if re-elected at November's state election, and say it overshadows the Matthew Guy opposition's poor stance on climate and renewables.
"When it comes to renewable energy in Victoria, more ambition means more jobs and investment across the state" said Pat Simons, Friends of the Earth's renewable energy spokesperson.
In the leadup to the state election both Labor and the Greens have unveiled plans to boost the state's supply of renewable energy, yet Matthew Guy's Liberal opposition still has no solid renewable energy plan just weeks out from the poll.
Parks package will help protect Melbourne's open space
Environmental group Friends of the Earth has welcomed the announcement that the Andrews government will create more than 6,500 hectares of parkland across Melbourne if re-elected.
“Melbourne will soon pass Sydney as Australia’s most populous city” said Friends of the Earth campaigns co-ordinator Cam Walker. “The urban sprawl that is happening to accommodate this growth is putting enormous pressure on the livability of our city and is encroaching on remnant vegetation and open space. At this rate of growth, we are running out of time to future proof our city against sprawl”.
“We welcome this announcement, which would see new urban parks and walking and bike trails created across the metropolitan area”.
Poll tells Andrews Government that Victorians want forests protected not logged
The vast majority of Victorians want state forests protected, not logged and woodchipped, and Victorians want workers supported while leaving the industry, according to polling in three key marginal seats three weeks out from the Victorian state election.
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WHY A VICTORIAN PUBLICLY-OWNED ENERGY RETAILER WOULD HELP THE TRANSITION TO 100% CLEAN, FAIR & AFFORDABLE ENERGY.
Victoria's energy system fails the community and the climate. It allows for massive profits for polluting coal companies, while households face a confusing array of bad deals and overpriced energy. The true cost of coal is obscured by the energy market, indirect Government subsidies and a confusing retail system that fuels climate change and serves consumers poorly.
By creating a not-for-profit, publicly owned, renewable-energy-focused energy retailer, Victoria has an opportunity to deliver real solutions to the state - creating more investment in renewables and forcing coal companies to reduce their profits to remain competitive in the market.
Victorian politicians put on notice: State election writs issued
As state election writs are issued today, ten leading cross-sector organisations unite in demanding that candidates and political parties do not divide Victorian communities with hate and fear this state election.
The open letter, calls on all sides of government to put an end to dirty politics and targeted fear campaigns, and to compete in this election based on a vision of a safe and equal future for all members of the Victorian community.
The survey results are in; #WerribeeLovesForests!
The survey results are in!
95% of Werribee constituents surveyed support the proposal for a new Great Forest National Park!
Today, volunteers from the Friends of the Earth Forest Collective delivered hundreds of community surveys about Victoria's native forest to Werribee MP and state treasurer, Tim Pallas.
In total, 292 surveys were collected from constituents of Werribee and surrounding districts including Tarneit, Altona, Laverton, Bellarine and Melton. 231 of respondents were from the district of Werribee itself.
Read a summary of the survey data here
New safeguards for who?
Victoria and New South Wales have released new criteria prioritising economic outcomes for water recovery projects under the Murray Darling Basin Plan
We all know the network of rivers in the Basin is invaluable to communities and indigenous culture. The Basin Plan was developed to restore the health of our river ecosystems after a century of over extraction brought them to the brink of collapse.
The environment was to come first because we can't survive if we kill the river.
The question begs, are water ministers acting to support all life in the Basin?
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Alumna Courtney Waxman Discovers Passion for Animal Emergency Care at MCC
After graduating from Mesa Community College with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology/Animal Health in 2008, Tempe resident Courtney Waxman has found a great deal of success as a specialist in emergency and critical care as well as a speaker and representative for Valley veterinarians. Waxman first found out about the...
As Mesa Community College’s new president, I am reaching out to express my enthusiasm for taking the helm of your alma mater, which has been recognized by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of the Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation. In my MCC leadership role, I am eager to engage in the important issues of the East Valley...
MCC Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Mesa Community College's 2018 Hall of Fame Honorees! Join us at Mesa Community College's (MCC) fourth annual Hall of Fame event. The MCC Hall of Fame honors alumni, community members, and MCC employees whose personal and professional accomplishments and positive contributions to the college and community set them apart....
MCC Alumnus Finds Dream Job as a Self-Driving Vehicle Safety Specialist at Waymo
Shelby Prockish Shelby Prockish always wanted to work for Google, but he never dreamed it would be as a self-driving vehicle safety specialist. He loves the fact that he’s part of a select group that is working to make transportation easier, more environmentally friendly and helpful to the elderly and blind population. “Giving someone that...
MCC is Family Tradition for Welding Graduate
When Merri Stafford was ready to make a career change in 2011, she explored MCC’s welding classes. “I’ve always liked to work with my hands, but I haven’t had the opportunity until now,” said Merri, 37. “Not only did MCC have the biggest and best welding department out there, but my folks attended MCC and have always been pro-community college,...
Karina Aguilar Credits MCC for Workforce Preparation
As Mesa Community College graduate Karina Aguilar begins her new job at Aira, a company that provides augmented reality assistance services through remote and smart glasses technology to blind and visually impaired clients, she remembers the support she received at MCC that motivated her to succeed in her professional and academic goals. “The...
October 27, 2018 Football Game Mesa Community College vs. Glendale Community CollegeMCC Southern and Dobson Campus MCC Thunderbirds vs Glendale Gauchos Time: 7:00 pmLocation: MCC Southern/Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ John D. Riggs Stadium (Rain or shine)Ticket prices: $5 - general public $3 - seniors, students from other...
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Ho area records six minor reported crimes during Christmas
Ho, Dec. 27, GNA - Six minor criminal cases were recorded by the Ho District Police during the Yuletide, Mr Richard Johnson, Ho District Police Commander said on Monday.
He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the offences were mainly assaults, resulting from over indulgence during the celebrations. Mr Johnson said there was one stealing case involving an employee of a Fuel Retail Station who was alleged to have "pinched" sales of his employer.
He said the Police would continue with routine and snap checks to maintain the peace, which has so far prevailed in the metropolis during the holidays.
The streets of the metropolis were generally quiet with hardly any outdoor events except for Church activities.
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Tod Talk - Welcome to the future.
featuring keynote speaker Richard van Hooijdonk
Most businesses talk about preparing for the future, but for most many of us it is hard to imagine what might occur years and even decades beyond the world we know.
For that you need a futurist, and Royal Mail MarketReach called on renowned futurist Richard Van Hooijdonk who ran a highly stimulating session that started with the simplest and most straightforward question:
By the end of his talk we were all certainly better prepared than we had ever been before.
We called on Richard Van Hooijdonk because he works as a consultant to dozens of forward-thinking international businesses and specialises in identifying trends and their practical applications from the next few years - right into the future.
As an inspirational, future-focused speaker Richard was the perfect person to speak at Royal Mail MarketReach’s inaugural ‘Tod Talk’ evening in memory of Tod Norman, a fellow-futurist and long-time senior planner at MarketReach, the goal of the evening was to expand our minds to worlds and possibilities we hadn’t yet imagined.
We certainly did that.
Putting yourself into the future
The talk began with the revelation that Richard himself lives his vision, and has already taken a bold step into the future by becoming part of the ‘The Internet of Things’. He has had an RFID Chip implanted between his thumb and forefinger which both unlocks the security systems at his family home – and is the key to his Tesla electric car.
Richard believes that we'll be implanted with chips like this in the very near future, granting us ever-greater control of the operation of our work and home lives.
What the future could bring
Richard then took us all on a wide-ranging tour of what the future may hold – for our lives, our health, our jobs and the world we live in.
The rise of automation
We’ve all seen the technology for robotics and AI as it has developed, Richard took us several steps further, proposing that in the future most of the repetitive jobs that people do not want to do, will be done instead by machines. He gave telling examples from the fields of Agriculture, Transport and Logistics where dull, repetitive tasks have already begun to be dramatically transformed by digital mechanisation.
Interestingly, it is also becoming apparent that not only simple tasks, but also truly complex undertakings, such as Dentistry and Surgery, may increasingly be done by machines.
Why? Because, quite simply, these tasks can be performed better, faster and more accurately by precisely-calibrated machinery. To demonstrate the levels of delicacy of which such machines are capable, Richard showed astonishing footage of a surgical device precisely peeling the outer skin from a grape.
Driving the digital highway
Richard also demonstrated how digital innovation would transform the way we drive. Based on the surprising fact that only 3% of cars are used every day he suggested that in the future we won’t need our own cars but will simply summon a driverless vehicle whenever we need one.
Though our human reluctance to accept driverless vehicles is natural, Richard is convinced that ‘cars themselves are better drivers’. Already today he believes that the sophisticated navigation systems in his Tesla vehicle have saved his life at least twenty times - by reacting faster than he ever could have done to dangerous road-traffic situations.
To illustrate his point, he played us a film of an alarming high-speed accident, taken directly in front of his car by the vehicle’s dash-cam. The video showed his car recognising the danger, and braking smoothly and instantly to avert the collision, thus saving both Richard and other road-users from harm.
‘Every year human beings get two months older in terms of life expectancy’. The implication of this amazing fact is that Richard’s son Zen, who is just five, could conceivably live until he is four or five hundred years old.
Among the innovations that could make this astonishing assertion possible are: new iWatches that will constantly screen human blood for changes; smart mirrors that will predict heart attacks by automatically examining the iris every time we use them; phones that will monitor our voices to predict a range of health issues; and even sensors implanted within the human body to predict heart attacks, strokes, embolisms and seizures.
Far from being simply ideas, he explained how cancer-fighting nano-bots are already being developed that will enter the bloodstream and destroy cancerous cells.
He also outlined a project that is already in place where a man with total loss of sight is currently using a camera that plugs into his optic nerve to deliver images directly to his brain. Within five years, those images will be precise and perfect and he will be able to zoom in and out of his field of vision – and to capture and record downloadable images.
Further in the future, Richard is confident that we will be able to ‘download’ the ability to play musical instruments, to speak languages - and that we will even develop technology to supplement our memories.
Brain chips will work prosthetic limbs and by 2035 we should be able to use technology to intervene in brain function to cure conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s Disease. Richard proposed that by then, every child could have a brain-chip implanted as a natural matter of course.
Rapid change is already here
These changes may seem mind-boggling but they are simply logical extrapolations from what is already being done. Take digital 3D printing for example: In China, bicycles are being downloaded and printed. A fully-functioning, carbon-neutral eco-house has already been printed at a unit cost of just $2,000; and self-driving, solar-powered, downloadable cars are also already in development.
The future for business
When Gary Kasparov, the world’s greatest chess player at the time, was first beaten by Artificial Intelligence, he recognised the power of technology and said, “we need to dance the tango with technology”. It’s clear that not only individuals, but also organisations will need to develop a similarly enlightened attitude.
The future is coming and as we face for example, digital mechanisation, we need to think not only about what that means for us today - but also what choices and opportunities it could give us for the future. In Richard’s words:
"People should do what machines can’t and machines should do what people can’t."
Currently many companies resist technology – and this is unsurprising as people neither like change, nor are they made for it.
Which is precisely why companies need to embrace disruption.
Richard proposes that every company should have a ‘Board of Disruption’ and a CDO, a Chief Disruption Officer - to help ensure that they are ready for change.
Educating future employees
To fulfill our future potential, we need to prepare our future workers for the world that they will inherit. To truly embrace the future we need to teach skills like passion and curiosity because Darwin shows us that it is not strength or intelligence that leads to successful survival – it is adaptability.
As Andy Groove, founder of Intel says, “Only the paranoid survive.”
The young are the future
To positively embrace the changes that are coming we need to involve young people in our organisations now - to help foresee what is coming; Richard believes that every CEO should employ a 25-year-old consultant to work with them.
Importantly, business leaders need to recognise, as many of the most successful already do, that positive change can deliver positive results: for example, global surveys show that those businesses which embrace inclusivity and offer equality of male and female employees are the most profitable. Perhaps the same will be true of age equality in the future?
We need to move beyond traditional management approaches to embrace new concepts such as ‘Servant Leadership’ where the traditional hierarchy of business is inverted so that the model looks more like this:
Doing away with fear and saying ‘yes’
As change becomes the norm and moves forward at exponential rates, we need to be prepared. Richard pointed to examples of companies that are learning to be open to new ideas. Proctor &Gamble has created ‘Heroic Failure Awards’, which celebrate those ideas that were not successful but that showed a new way forward.
Amazon now supports new thinking with its Institutional ‘YES’ approach. Leaders who say ‘NO’ to an initiative are required to produce a 2-page document explaining the decision, which is published throughout the organisation.
In conclusion, Richard made a rallying cry to dramatically alter the statistical response to change, which is currently:
‘That’s nonsense’ 15%
‘That’s terrifying’ 70%
‘Bring it on!’ 15%
In fact, we all need to be much readier to ‘Bring it on!’
Why thinking about the future is critical today?
Continuing success into the future will require that companies become equally adept at evolving the people side of the business as well as their operations. For this to happen we need to become ever more open to - and confident in – our thinking about and planning for the future.
Tod Norman was the perfect example of a people-focused, forward thinking individual, which is why Royal Mail MarketReach – along with his friends and family - created this event in tribute to him.
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A Penny for Education
By Marler Lawyer on October 25, 2004
I-884, the Education Trust Fund Initiative, raises the sales tax from 6.5 to 7.5%. Sure, no one likes taxes, but there are times when we really need to invest in our kids’ future, and that time is now. The Trust Fund creates 10,000 high-quality preschool places, so poor kids get a good start. In kindergarten…
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Supporters of so-called tort ‘reform’ bills in Congress claim that too many lawsuits have led to excessive costs and delays. They also charge that juries can no longer be trusted to render fair verdicts. But the truth belies these assertions. Tort ‘reform’ — really ‘deform’ — would gut our system’s ability to force wrongdoers to change their harmful conduct. For the whole story, check out the facts below:…
McDonald’s Callousness Was Real Issue, Jurors Say, In Case of Burned Woman
The Wall Street Journal article “McDonald’s Callousness Was Real Issue, Jurors Say, In Case of Burned Woman” sheds some much-needed light on the McDonald’s coffee case.
When a law firm here found itself defending McDonald’s Corp. in a suit last year that claimed the company served dangerously hot coffee, it hired a law student to take temperatures at other local restaurants for comparison.
After dutifully slipping a thermometer into steaming cups and mugs all over the city, Danny Jarrett found that none came closer than about 20 degrees to the temperature at which McDonald’s coffee is poured, about 180 degrees.
Despite these findings, McDonald’s refused to settle out of court. Apparently, they didn’t think a jury would “punish a company for serving coffee the way customers like it.” And at first, that’s how jurists felt. Then they learned the facts.
What the jury didn’t realize initially was the severity of her burns. Told during the trial of Mrs. Liebeck’s seven days in the hospital and her skin grafts, and shown gruesome photographs, jurors began taking the matter more seriously. “It made me come home and tell my wife and daughters don’t drink coffee in the car, at least not hot,” says juror Jack Elliott.
Even more eye-opening was the revelation that McDonald’s had seen such injuries many times before. Company documents showed that in the past decade McDonald’s had received at least 700 reports of coffee burns ranging from mild to third degree, and had settled claims arising from scalding injuries for more than $500,000.
THE “MCDONALD’S COFFEE CASE”
The Center for Justice & Democracy has published a story called MYTHBUSTER! THE MCDONALD’S COFFEE CASE” AND OTHER FICTIONS to tell the true story of the often misunderstood and misrepresented case of the 79-year-old woman who sued McDonalds after she received third-degree burns over 16 percent of her body from spilled coffee.
The “McDonald’s coffee” case. We have all heard it: a woman spills McDonald’s coffee, sues and gets $3 million. Here are the facts of this widely misreported and misunderstood case:
Stella Liebeck, 79 years old, was sitting in the passenger seat of her grandson’s car having purchased a cup of McDonald’s coffee. After the car stopped, she tried to hold the cup securely between her knees while removing the lid. However, the cup tipped over, pouring scalding hot coffee onto her. She received third-degree burns over 16 percent of her body, necessitating hospitalization for eight days, whirlpool treatment for debridement of her wounds, skin grafting, scarring, and disability for more than two years. Morgan, The Recorder, September 30, 1994. Despite these extensive injuries, she offered to settle with McDonald’s for $20,000. However, McDonald’s refused to settle. The jury awarded Liebeck $200,000 in compensatory damages — reduced to $160,000 because the jury found her 20 percent at fault — and $2.7 million in punitive damages for McDonald’s callous conduct. (To put this in perspective, McDonald’s revenue from coffee sales alone is in excess of $1.3 million a day.) The trial judge reduced the punitive damages to $480,000. Subsequently, the parties entered a post-verdict settlement. According to Stella Liebeck’s attorney, S. Reed Morgan, the jury heard the following evidence in the case:…
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What She Ate Almost Killed Her
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The Puzzle of the Jury Room
In the article “A New Day In Court” published in CFO Magazine, Steven L. Mintz writes:
Awards often seem mysterious to Chris Campos, whose Teaneck, New Jersey based CPA firm, Campos & Stratis, investigates product- liability claims on behalf of insurance companies. He finds even favorable outcomes puzzling, when emotions in the jury
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All of the Places Where You Can Buy an Engagement Ring
From private jewelers and national retailers to antique shops and online, you actually have a number of different options.
By Aleesha Thomas
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Where your future husband purchases your engagement ring says almost as much about you as the diamond itself does. Ultimately, it comes down to the bride-to-be's style preferences and the type of experience the future groom is after. Though there's no wrong way to shop for an engagement ring, there is a method (and a place!) that's right for every couple. While some grooms-to-be want to see the broadest selection of diamond offerings out there, others seek out smaller companies with a curatorial focus. Not sure which type fits your preferences? To help you with your search, we outlined all the types of places that you can purchase a diamond, from local shops and private jewelers, to online retailers and antique vendors, complete with shopping advice from the experts.
RELATED: HOW TO SHOP FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING TOGETHER AND STILL BE SURPRISED BY THE PROPOSAL
Local Jeweler
Shopping at a local brick-and-mortar store is a great way to find a unique stone-and you'll also support a small business in the process. While proximity is a plus (you can stop in whenever it's convenient!), the real advantage concerns ring longevity. Purchasing a stone closer to home means that you're more likely to bring it in for cleanings and tune-ups, which will help keep your diamond in the same condition as it was when it was first purchased, says Eric Robertson, the Creative Director of Seattle's Green Lake Jewelry Works. "When you wear something every day for a lifetime, there's a chance that somewhere along the way it will get marred, broken, or even lost," he explains. "When you work with an established jeweler to find a ring, there's a guarantee on the quality of its craftsmanship, and in the case of a custom shop, detailed records of its original design and value."
A National Jeweler
Major jewelry chains are a great way to begin the engagement ring search, especially if you're not entirely sure what your bride-to-be wants. They typically boast huge selections that cater to just about everyone's style. Another plus? These retailers often offer financing options and insurance policies, which come are integral when it's time to buy.
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Private Jeweler
You'll want to take the private jeweler route if you're looking for a custom engagement ring, says Olivia Landau, Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut in New York City. Right from the beginning, the experience is intensely personal. "We like to start with an initial phone call to get a better sense of the client's preferences and walk them through our process," explains Landau, who then sources preliminary stones, checks in for feedback, and then either proceeds with the diamond purchase or goes back to the drawing board. After clients choose a rock, the design element of the process begins. From start to finish, you go from the ideation phase to bespoke engagement ring in two to four weeks.
Before you settle on a jeweler, though, you'll want to ensure that they have considerable scope. Landau, a fourth-generation diamond expert with a deep network, says to look for a vendor with longevity, extensive industry experience, and access to multiple diamond markets-and to bookmark jewelers who don't hold inventory. This way, your jeweler scouts the diamond you love-not the one they want you to love, just because they need to sell it.
Most retail jewelry stores also have some presence online. This is true for Catbird, a Brooklyn-based fine jewelry shop with an impressive virtual roster of recycled and conflict-free engagement rings, in addition to an in-store Wedding Annex. According to Founder and Co-Creative Director Rony Vardi, most couples combine the "online and offline experience" and stresses that making the final purchase on the web can definitely be secure-providing you're purchasing from a brand with a proven track record. As for the benefits of adding an engagement ring to your online shopping cart? "You have the time and headspace to really compare details-even across brands-and to slowly learn what speaks to you," she says.
If you're skeptical about clicking buy without that in-person experience, but can't make it into the actual shop, ask if a video chat is available, suggests Vardi. "We try to replicate the one-on-one experience online, through video consultations, additional images, and lots of back and forth emails," she adds.
Antique Stores and Estate Sales
Vintage-loving brides understand the appeal of the antique engagement ring, which might hail from the Georgian and Victoria periods all the way through the Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras. The search for quality diamonds that have withstood the test of time, however, is best left to the pros. According to Amanda Adams, the Managing Partner at Queen May Jewelry-a vintage and estate jewelry shop located in the historic district of Cape May, New Jersey-rare jewels are rare for a reason. "We're very selective in the vintage and estate sourcing process," she says. "We spend the majority of the year purchasing unique pieces of jewelry from all over the world-from England, France, Austria, United States, Argentina, and more."
Choosing an antique jewelry specialist, specifically, also ensures that you're finding the real deal. "No manufacturing process took place to create these handmade beauties," says Rhett Outten, the owner of Charleston's Croghan's Jewel Box. This means that a true antique engagement ring shouldn't look perfect, she explains. "In antique mine and old-European cuts, precision facet junctions are nonexistent. Instead, you see the beauty of imperfection and the romance of a time gone by. These stones most likely were cut in candle light!"
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These Are Anthony Bourdain's 10 Tips For Making the Perfect Burger
Listen up, people.
Brandon Friederich
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Anthony Bourdain's forty-plus years in and around some of the finest kitchens in the world have undoubtedly given the bad boy chef a wealth of culinary expertise. But you'd better believe this guy knows a thing or two about creating the perfect burger, too.
In an interview with Tech Insider, Bourdain rattled off some of his do's and don't's for assembling and cooking that quintessential centerpiece of American cuisine we know as the hamburger. And thanks to Thrillist, the clip has been distilled down into a simple-but-essential list. So before you fire up the grill, listen to what he has to say:
1. Keep it simple.
Are you really making this classic dish better? "You might deconstruct it in a way that impresses people or delights them, or astounds them. But does it make it better?" he asks.
Don't get caught up in unnecessary flair.
2. Use a potato bun.
It has to be squishy.
3. Use "a hunk of well-ground, good-quality beef."
4. Use processed, meltable cheese.
It needs to be able to melt. That's a must.
5. You should be able to eat the burger with one hand.
"I like lettuce on a burger, maybe even a tomato is nice," Bourdain says. "But it makes it more structurally difficult to eat."
The way he puts it, you should be able to eat a burger "with one hand," no exceptions.
6. Keep things symmetrical.
Each bite must contain all of the elements of the burger.
"There's a tectonic slide that occurs when you start to overcomplicate and add other products," he says, referring to the slip-and-slide of greasy ingredients on most burgers' surfaces.
The last thing you want is a bite made up entirely of pickle. Oof.
7. Don't use condiments outside of ketchup and mayo.
"Personally, I approve of ketchup on a burger, mayonnaise if you insist, but beyond that you have to ask again, 'Am I making it better?'" Bourdain asks.
8. Keep it clean.
"You know, a burger is a beautiful thing. It's not beautiful when you are wearing half of it," Bourdain says.
9. Consider bacon... maybe.
Does bacon make it better?
In Bourdain's opinion, bacon can throw off the balance and/or make the burger messy.
10. Don't make a burger that's too difficult to eat.
Here's Bourdain's golden rule:
"One of the greatest sins in 'burgerdom,' I think, is making a burger that is difficult to eat. Where the bread-to-meat ratio is out of whack. Where it's either too greasy or not greasy enough. Or the damn thing just doesn't hold together the way God intended burgers to hold together."
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Salsa and Ranch: Two Great Tastes That Should Be Mixed Together?
Pete Buttigieg issues bizarre culinary proclamation from the campaign trail.
By Tim Nelson
When running for president, appearing relatable to likely voters is as much, if not more, important than the policy proposals you espouse. That’s why pundits spend so much time worrying about which candidates voters would like to “have a beer with.” Perhaps because Donald Trump doesn’t drink, a new question for the 2020 election cycle is emerging: which candidate would you want to mix ranch and salsa with?
That question arises from a recent admission by South Bend, Indiana, mayor and Democratic hopeful Pete Buttigieg, who admitted to partaking in that weird mix of flavors “under certain circumstances” at the beginning of a Q&A segment of an event in Detroit.
Buttigieg may have just lost California. Asked if he eats salsa mixed with ranch dressing, he said that while he is a “purist,” he will partake in the combo “under certain circumstances” if someone else has prepared.
— Seema (@LATSeema) July 28, 2019
If you’re not from a certain pocket of the Midwest, you’re probably wondering why such a question would even be asked. As it turns out, the combination of salsa and ranch has ties to Mayor Pete’s current jurisdiction. A South Bend-area Tex-Mex chain called Hacienda is known for its in-house ranch, and customers will often blend the two into some unholy concoction that makes burritos zestier, or something. A quick Google search reveals that yes, salsa-ranch is a thing you can make. But to paraphrase the famous Jeff Goldblum line from Jurassic Park, just because you can, it doesn’t mean you should.
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It’s entirely possible that his admission may have cost him votes (and subsequent convention delegates) in California and Texas. You could also argue that his tepid support for this abomination alienated Indianans, too. All I know is that should he win the presidency, there’s a very real chance that Pete Buttigieg will be the first person to eat salsa and ranch in the Oval Office.
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Heritage Facade Grants provide funds (up to $10,000 per facade facing on to a city street) to encourage the rehabilitation and enhancement of heritage buildings located in the City's downtown core. To qualify for funding, buildings must be listed:
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Go Go Global
Capstone Press / A+ Books, 2015
grades PreK-2
co-author: Paula Skelley
With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs, this series celebrates our global heritage.
We all need food, shelter, and clothing. But what do these things look like around the world?
How are they alike or different? How are WE alike or different? Let's Go Go Global and find out!
People of the World
ISBN 9781491439319 (paperback)
ISBN 9781491439203 (library binding)
Clothing of the World
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I had the pleasure of working on these books with a co-author, Paula Skelley. Paula and I go way back. We were English majors at Minnesota State University, Mankato, in the 1980s. Click here to find out how we ended up working together on Go Go Global and another series for Capstone, Girl Talk. (And don't laugh too hard at the pictures of us from college.)
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WGU Nevada Recognizes Veterans Day with $75,000 in Scholarships
November 14, 2018 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
Nonprofit, online university to award up to 25 scholarships for Nevada veterans, military service members, and their families RENO — To honor all those who have served our country, nonprofit, online Western Governors University (WGU) is offering $750,000 in scholarships for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and military family members who want to earn a bachelor’s … [Read more...] about WGU Nevada Recognizes Veterans Day with $75,000 in Scholarships
Industry Focus: Education
October 1, 2017 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment
Improving education in the Silver State has long been a priority for Nevadans. Recently, leaders in education met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss opportunities on the horizon to elevate Nevada’s education rankings. Connie Brennan, CEO, and publisher of Nevada Business Magazine served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Nevada State Bank Promotes Lela Clark To Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager For Rainbow Dewey Branch
April 12, 2017 By Press Release Wire Leave a Comment
LAS VEGAS – Nevada State Bank has promoted Lela Clark to assistant vice president, branch manager of its Rainbow Dewey branch located at 5547 S. Rainbow Blvd. She will oversee branch staff, client services, and banking operations. Clark brings 10 years of retail banking experience to her new role. She joined Nevada State Bank in 2010 as a professional banker based in Reno, … [Read more...] about Nevada State Bank Promotes Lela Clark To Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager For Rainbow Dewey Branch
On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
January 1, 2017 By Jennifer Rachel Baumer 1 Comment
Ask the administrator of an executive education program why an individual would spend the money and take the time to earn an advanced degree in business, and the answer comes back threefold. “People are coming into the program because they are looking to move up the corporate ladder,” said Nikkole McCartin, director, EMBA program, Lee Business School, University of Nevada, … [Read more...] about On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
Advice to ITT Tech Students: Don’t Give Up!
September 12, 2016 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
President of nonprofit, competency-based university urges displaced students to find a way to complete their degrees SALT LAKE CITY — In the wake of the closure of ITT Tech this week, Western Governors University President Scott Pulsipher offered some advice to the more than 40,000 students who were displaced: “Earning your degree is one of the most important things you’ll … [Read more...] about Advice to ITT Tech Students: Don’t Give Up!
Western Governors University Announces New President
April 7, 2016 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
Scott D. Pulsipher to Join WGU April 11, 2016 SALT LAKE CITY — The Western Governors University (WGU) Board of Trustees announced that Scott D. Pulsipher will become the University’s new President, effective April 11. Pulsipher will succeed Robert Mendenhall, who has been WGU’s President since 1999, having led the university from its beginnings into a major university with … [Read more...] about Western Governors University Announces New President
WGU Names Dr. Francine Peterman National Director of Teachers College
Longtime leader in K-12 teacher education joins top-ranked teachers college Western Governors University (WGU) has named Dr. Francine Peterman as the National Director and Dean of its Teachers College. In this assignment, Dr. Peterman will oversee WGU’s Teachers College, which currently has more than 14,000 enrolled students in all 50 states. Peterman joins WGU with more … [Read more...] about WGU Names Dr. Francine Peterman National Director of Teachers College
WGU Named a Top School by Military Advanced Education for 9th Consecutive Year
January 7, 2016 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
Nonprofit, online university recognized for providing service members, veterans, and their families with flexible, affordable education SALT LAKE CITY - Western Governors University (WGU) has been named a Top School by Military Advanced Education (MAE) for the ninth year in a row. In its 2016 Guide to Colleges & Universities, the publication highlights institutions that … [Read more...] about WGU Named a Top School by Military Advanced Education for 9th Consecutive Year
WGU Launches Master’s Program for Integrated Healthcare Management
December 11, 2015 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
New online degree program is first competency-based program to focus on 21st century healthcare policies and processes Reno and Las Vegas – Western Governors University (WGU) is now accepting applications for a new online master’s degree program aimed at preparing professionals for senior leadership roles in healthcare. Developed in collaboration with a distinguished group … [Read more...] about WGU Launches Master’s Program for Integrated Healthcare Management
USA Funds Recognizes WGU for Excellence in Student Loan Default Prevention
December 7, 2015 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
Default rates at nonprofit, adult-serving university are less than half the national average Salt Lake City - Western Governors University (WGU) has been awarded a certificate of excellence from USA Funds for achieving a significant reduction in its federal student loan default rate. In the U.S. Department of Education’s annual report of three-year default rates, WGU’s … [Read more...] about USA Funds Recognizes WGU for Excellence in Student Loan Default Prevention
With new legislation affecting Nevada’s educational system, leaders in the industry are adjusting to new funding, accountability measures and changing demographics. All agree that new efforts must be put in place to raise awareness of the value of quality education, as well as the state’s academic improvements. Recently, these leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Education
Rachel Wright Joins The Ferraro Group
Reno – The Ferraro Group, a public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Reno, Carson City, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, has hired Rachel Wright as a public relations account executive. In her new position, Wright will be responsible for public relations and social media efforts for both local and statewide clients. She will be working with various accounts, including … [Read more...] about Rachel Wright Joins The Ferraro Group
Prominent Business and Policy Leaders Join WGU Nevada Advisory Board
Prominent Business and Policy Leaders Join WGU Nevada Advisory Board Nonprofit, online university appoints eight key Nevada leaders to board Las Vegas / Reno, Nev. – WGU Nevada Chancellor Dr. Spencer Stewart announced this week that eight prominent business, education, policy, and healthcare leaders have joined the governor-supported, nonprofit university’s Advisory … [Read more...] about Prominent Business and Policy Leaders Join WGU Nevada Advisory Board
WGU Nevada Opens Office at The Innevation Center
July 22, 2015 By Greg Ferraro Leave a Comment
Nevada - WGU Nevada, a nonprofit, online, competency-based university aimed at expanding access to higher education for Nevadans, announced it has opened its office headquarters at the Innevation Center at 6795 S. Edmond St. in Las Vegas. “I am excited to work in such an innovative and collaborative environment near local startups, nonprofits, and SUPERNAP partners,” said … [Read more...] about WGU Nevada Opens Office at The Innevation Center
Around the State: July 2015
July 1, 2015 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment
Final Phase of Carson City Freeway Begins The Nevada Department of Transportation has broken ground on the final leg of the Carson City Freeway project. The $42 million project completes I-580, connecting Carson City to Nevada’s freeway system and Reno. The final phase of the project will pave and open the last four miles of the freeway to traffic. The freeway is expected to … [Read more...] about Around the State: July 2015
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Combination with Ponga will only get better, says Munster
Joel Gould NRL.com Reporter
Thu 6 Jun 2019, 12:43 AM
Cameron Munster says it's "scary" that the Maroons spine has just scratched the surface and has warned he intends to get "wonder boy" Kalyn Ponga more ball in Origin II in Perth.
Munster was one of Queensland's best in the 18-14 win over NSW at Suncorp Stadium where his strength and evasiveness came to the fore as he ran for 146m.
His combination with halves partner Daly Cherry-Evans looked dangerous at times, as it did with fullback Ponga who ran for 154m without getting in the clear all that many times.
Munster said that was set to ramp up a notch at Optus Stadium on June 23.
"It is really exciting. We didn't get our combinations right at times tonight and it looked a little bit clunky at times. So it is scary to think what we can do when it is not clunky," Munster said in the Maroons dressing sheds.
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"We've created a lot of opportunities which was really pleasing. We've just got to get the young fella - the wonder boy - more ball in his hands and he can do anything one-on-one.
"Most of the time he is going to beat the defender first time. So if we can give him as much ball as we can in open space we are going to be in good hands."
Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater often combined on the left-hand side for the Maroons with devastating effect and Munster said he aspired to forge a similar partnership with Ponga.
"If I am half as good as those two blokes, or even one of them, I will be very happy with my career," Munster said.
"They are two immortal players in their positions and I don't know whether there will be anyone like them.
"But I know Ponga has very skilful hands and really good ability to beat that first defender so if I can get him the ball on our left edge most of the time then nine times out of 10 he will pick the right option."
Munster said he saw plenty of Slater in Ponga.
"With his raw talent, yes," he said.
"Bill was at a different stage of his career but Kalyn has that instinct and plays off the cuff and what is in front of him, the same as Bill.
"They are similar players and I am sure when he gets around Bill more [in camp] in the next couple of weeks he will get better again.
"The world is his oyster."
Ponga creates space for Oates
The Maroons bombed three tries in the first half against NSW to trail 8-0 before fighting back through two exquisite Ponga passes for Corey Oates and Dane Gagai to score either side of a Gagai intercept try.
"I am really excited with the way our boys dug deep in that second half. It was a bit frustrating in that first half after we had a lot of opportunities but just couldn't ice the cake," Munster said.
"That is something that we need to go back to the drawing board and work on.
"It was our defence that won it. We have guys like Daly Cherry-Evans, Kalyn Ponga and Ben Hunt at hooker who can create something out of nothing so we know we have points in us. I missed that tackle [on James Tedesco] in the first half which was crucial and that is something I have to work on."
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Recognizing our leaders of yesterday and tomorrow
New England Inns & Resorts Association presents two distinguished awards:
The Master of New England Innkeeping, Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovator Award
Additional Honors include Legacy & Honorary Membership
The Master of New England Innkeeping Lifetime Achievement Award
pictured above: Bob Smith, Sebasco Harbor Resort 2018 recipient of the Master of New England Innkeeping Lifetime Achievement Award
The highest honor presented by the Association, The Master of New England Innkeeping Lifetime Achievement Award honors hospitality professionals who have made a lasting contribution and left an indelible mark on the culture of New England hospitality. Nominated by their peers, these individuals are known for a unique brand of hospitality that resonates with guests and staff and creates a one-of-a-kind experience at their properties. They are leaders and mentors, becoming both a resource for and inspiration to future generations of hoteliers and innkeepers.
Karl Abbott, Innkeeper and Author of “Open for the Season”
LG Treadway, Treadway Inns in MA
Randall Spalding, The Spalding Inn, NH
Margaret and James Smith, Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, NH
Louise and Borden Avery, The Lake Morey Inn, Fairlee, VT
Warren Pearson, The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, Dixville Notch, NH
Mary and Robert Stone, The Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA
Nancy Gray, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport, ME and Mystic Inn, Mystic CT
Roger Saunders, The Lenox Hotel, Copley Square Hotel and other regional hotels in New England
Steve Barba, The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, Dixville Notch, NH
Maureen McQuade, Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth, ME
The Dunfey Family, Dunfey Hotels in New England
Bev Davis and Rick Litchfield, Captain Lord Mansion, Kennebunkport, ME
The Beach Family, Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, VT
Fritz Koeppel, Wentworth, An Elegant Country Inn, Jackson, NH
Rusty McClear, Mill Falls at the Lake, Meredith, NH
Robert “Bob” Smith, Sebasco Harbor Resort, Sebasco Estates, ME
2018 Presentation Video (Bob Smith)
Annual Conference Equinox Resort & Spa Manchester, VT November 2, 2018
2018 Innovator Award Recipient: Mark Novota, Managing Partner, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
pictured right: Mark Novato, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club 2018 recipient of the Innovator Award
New England Inns & Resorts Association honors outstanding individuals, properties or management companies through our Innovator Award. Award recipients are creative thinkers and innovators in the areas of sales, marketing, PR, revenue management, design, operations, guest services, technology, etc. A person or property who has gone beyond standard practice to improve overall hotel operations, increase guest satisfaction or loyalty and brand reputation.
Mark Novota, Managing Partner, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
NEIRA is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Innovator Award. 2020 Master Award nominations are open for submissions. Use the links below to submit a nomination
SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE INNOVATOR AWARD
SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR THE MASTER AWARD
Additional Honors
Legacy Members:
An individual who has been an Active Member of the Association for a minimum of ten years and has retired from the innkeeping business. Any Past President who is elected to Legacy Membership may still remain on the Board of Directors and shall still have the right to vote. Legacy Members shall not be required to pay assessments or dues, shall be entitled to all social privileges of the Association, but shall not have the right to hold office or vote.
Honorary Members:
Individuals who are serving in positions that compliment the goals and objectives of the association. Honorary Members will be elected annually by the Board of Directors. List of Honorary Members
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Artist Sudarshan Patnaik Pays Tribute To IAF
Feb 27, 2019 06:54 PM IST India India
While the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to be lauded for its aerial strikes at Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps in Balakot on early morning of Tuesday; internationally renowned sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has paid an emotional tribute to IAF in Odisha's Puri. In a pre-dawn strike on Tuesday, combat jets of the Indian Air Force bombed and destroyed terror camps of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed in Balakot. The air strike, which has been dubbed surgical strikes 2.0, comes two weeks after a terror attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.
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Deported Indian students to be allowed back into New Zealand
Michael Morrah
The students took refuge in a church in 2017. Now they've been allowed back in. Credits: Newshub
After a struggle with Immigration lasting almost three years, a group of Indian students accused of fraud and kicked out of the country have been granted a reprieve.
Four students, who took refuge in a church in 2017 when told they'd be deported, have been given new visas and informed they can come back for 12 months.
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"I can't express in a single word, but it's a very happy moment," former student Manoj Narra told Newshub from India.
It's a decision that delights those who campaigned on their behalf.
"This is huge - gigantic I would say, especially as we've been fighting for the past three years and the students have been waiting," Migrant Workers Association spokesperson Anu Kaloti says.
The students were originally told their applications contained fake bank loan documents and as a result deportation notices were issued.
But throughout, they've maintained it was their agents who falsified the material - some students never even took out loans.
Lawyer Alastair McClymont represented many of the students, including Narra, and says it's disappointing that it's taken this long.
"What this is an example of is that the Government is now starting to realise that these people are victims of exploitation," he says.
McClymont thinks there are potentially thousands of others who are also victims of agent fraud.
"It's just the beginning because there are a massive number of students still stuck here in NZ, or who have been sent out of the country, who are in exactly the same situation," he says.
McClymont says that without relentless advocacy work on the students' behalf, the exploitation would have simply been swept under the carpet.
However the Associate Minister won't say yet if other deportees could also be allowed back.
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Nicholas QuahMay 16, 2017
Making Gay History’s podcast digs into interview archives to let voices “come to life again”
Plus: StartUp is becoming a TV show, Audible’s Ponzi Supernova gets released into the wild, and the semantics of windowing.
Nicholas QuahApril 4, 2017
NPR’s upcoming daily news podcast sounds like a Morning Edition promo, which would be too bad
Plus: S-Town’s big numbers, Panoply prepares its followup to Revisionist History, and the state of audio fiction.
Nicholas QuahAugust 2, 2016
Hot Pod: How can news organizations better prepare the next generation of editors?
Plus: Best of Car Talk will sign off next year, the early days of podcasts in France, and the value of dedicated spaces for local podcast recording.
Nicholas QuahMarch 8, 2016
Hot Pod: Decoding what makes a podcast a hit on the iTunes charts
Plus: 1 in 5 Americans now listens to podcasts (sort of), Night Vale expands, and WNYC goes local and limited-run to cover gentrification in Brooklyn.
Quah, Nicholas. "Hot Pod: Decoding what makes a podcast a hit on the iTunes charts." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 8 Mar. 2016. Web. 21 Jan. 2020.
Quah, N. (2016, Mar. 8). Hot Pod: Decoding what makes a podcast a hit on the iTunes charts. Nieman Journalism Lab. Retrieved January 21, 2020, from https://www.niemanlab.org/2016/03/hot-pod-decoding-what-makes-a-podcast-a-hit-on-the-itunes-charts/
Quah, Nicholas. "Hot Pod: Decoding what makes a podcast a hit on the iTunes charts." Nieman Journalism Lab. Last modified March 8, 2016. Accessed January 21, 2020. https://www.niemanlab.org/2016/03/hot-pod-decoding-what-makes-a-podcast-a-hit-on-the-itunes-charts/.
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Show of Force by Critics of Draft Energy Master Plan, Frustration Grows
Tom Johnson | August 9, 2019 | Energy & Environment
Climate-change activists fault Murphy administration’s draft plan for not imposing immediate moratorium on fossil-fuel projects
Fossil-fuel moratorium
New Jersey needs a bold and aggressive plan to tackle climate change, but the Murphy administration’s draft energy master plan fails to deliver on the governor’s promises, according to climate-change activists and clean-energy advocates.
In a third public hearing on a draft plan unveiled this past June, many of the speakers faulted the document, primarily for not imposing an immediate moratorium on all fossil-fuel projects in the state that will increase, not reduce, greenhouse-gas emissions contributing to global warming.
The omission threatens to deepen a rift between the environmental community — that largely backed Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, in his gubernatorial bid — over the administration’s reluctance to halt several new natural gas pipelines in New Jersey as well as four new gas-fired power plants. A huge coalition of environmentalists wants an immediate moratorium on all new fossil-fuel projects.
Almost on cue, the PennEast Pipeline project yesterday filed applications with the state Department of Environmental Protection seeking crucial water quality and wetlands permits in New Jersey for its controversial 120-mile new pipeline project from Luzerne County, Pa. to Mercer County. The project is among the more contentious of about nine new pipeline and/or compressor projects pending in the state.
Natural gas: Bridge or gangplank?
“It is disappointing you completely ignored the moratorium issue,’’ said Ted Glick of 350 NJ, sharply criticizing state officials for describing natural gas as a bridge fuel in the draft plan. “Natural gas is not a bridge fuel. It is a gangplank to a catastrophic future.’’
Some of the attendance at yesterday's Board of Public Utility hearing
“This is no time to think small,’’ agreed Kevin Brown, New Jersey state director of 32BJ SEIU. “The EMP does not think big or bold enough.”
Others defended the plan, saying its goals of 100 percent clean energy by 2050 are not only achievable, but affordable.
“It would be a mistake to view New Jersey’s climate goals as radical, risky or expensive,’’ said Barb Blumenthal, research director for the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. She noted that Indiana shifted from providing power to customers from five coal plants to solar, wind and other projects to curb costs to ratepayers by $4 billion over the next two decades.
“We can either embrace clean energy pathways to reduce energy costs and the risks to the globe’s critical climate system, or spend much more money on yesterday’s dirty, unsafe and costly solutions without solving tomorrow’s problems.’’
Others, however, faulted the draft plan as not doing enough to address pollution in environmental justice communities, like Newark, home to a recently built new gas-fired power plant, a garbage incinerator, and one of the nation’s biggest wastewater treatment plants.
Calls for governor to act
“What we need from the governor is transformational change,’’ said Kim Gaddy, an environmental justice organizer in Newark. Of the pollution that envelops the city, Gaddy said “we can’t escape it.’’ She, and others, called for mandatory air-pollution reductions in emissions — from power plants and the 8,000 vehicles coming in and out of the port of Newark daily.
Rev. Ronald Tubbs, a member of GreenFaith, urged the state to set aside dollars to train low-and moderate-income people so they can take advantage of the switch to a green economy, one powered by cleaner technologies like plug-in electric vehicles.
Some speakers argued the state should drop any plans to adopt carbon neutrality proposals, a system they claimed would allow gimmicks to increase greenhouse-gas emissions under the pretense of offsetting the pollution with carbon credits or carbon-capture technology, still not commercially deployable. Others called for a tax on carbon, something this and previous administrations have shied away from.
The overriding message remained, however: Act quickly because the state, as well as the rest of the globe, is running out of time to halt global warming.
“Act as if your child’s life depends on it because it does,’’ said Leslie Stevens, a professor at Stevens Institute of Technology.
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Forevermark Lends Support to Rhino Conservation Awareness
Ashley.Davis@nationaljeweler.com
Image by Tim Whitby for Getty
London—Forevermark has helped fund an art project intended to bring attention to dwindling rhino populations in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Tusk Rhino Trail, created by U.K. charity Tusk, features 21 rhino sculptures, each created by renowned artists and designers.
The sculptures are currently on display at a number of iconic areas in central London such as New Bond Street, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Carnaby Street, where they will remain on view through Sep. 22, World Rhino Day.
After that, the sculptures will be auctioned off at Christie’s London to benefit Tusk’s rhino conservation mission.
The sculpture Forevermark supported is by British artist Dave White, most well-known for his paintings depicting animals in an explosion of color and bold, emotive brush strokes.
Artist Dave White pictured in front of his “Fragile” sculpture, created as part of the Tusk Rhino Trail.
White’s piece for the Tusk Rhino Trail is titled “Fragile.”
The artist commented, “Reflecting a realistic vision from a distance, with an abstraction of expressive paint marks upon closer viewing, my work represents the fragile balance of order and chaos in the natural world and the impact that we are having on our environment. I hope that by inspiring generations of all ages with this project, it will be one small positive step to support Tusk in their vital work protecting endangered species.”
Forevermark’s Chief Marketing Officer, Costantino Papadimitriou, said, “We are proud to partner with Tusk and Dave White on the Tusk Rhino Trail. The emotional and realistic sensation that White has created with his design perfectly captures the fragility of the rhino’s survival and just how important it is, for each and every one of us, to proactively be a part of protecting one of nature’s treasures.
“Forevermark is committed to raising awareness around rhino conservation and to supporting partners in shared conservation efforts is a key focus for both De Beers and Forevermark. De Beers has been active in the conservation of rhinos for many years and it is our shared belief that all species, including the white and black rhino which are critically endangered, belong to the planet and must be protected for future generations.”
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De Beers Group has specifically aided conservation, breeding and relocation efforts to bolster the white rhino population. Debswana, the joint venture between De Beers and the government of Botswana, currently operates programs to conserve and grow the white rhino population in the country, eventually releasing rhinos back into the wild.
Additionally, for every acre De Beers uses for mining, it dedicates six acres to conservation in an effort to protect species’ native habitats.
Tusk CEO Charlie Mayhew commented, “We’re at a crisis point where the threat to rhino from poaching means a very real risk of losing this near prehistoric species forever to extinction. Tusk is incredibly grateful to all the amazing artists, generous sponsors and partners involved in the Tusk Rhino Trail for joining forces with us to work toward a future for rhino and other threatened species across Africa. Through the Trail we hope to inspire as many people as possible to join us in the fight.”
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Defenders of the Faith 30th Anniversary Reissue by Judas Priest
In Case You Missed It, Music News
Judas Priest unleashes a 30th Anniversary three CD expanded/remastered edition of their 1984 classic Defenders of the Faith album.
More popular now than ever before, the band Judas Priest has been riding high following last year’s Redeemer of Souls album and tour. One of the benefits of having been around for 45+ years is being able to go back into your past catalog and reissue earlier releases for a newer generation of metalheads. This is exactly what Judas Priest has done with their 30th Anniversary remastered/expanded edition of 1984’s classic Defenders of the Faith album.
Known for twin lead guitars and a wide operatic vocal style, they also introduced the S&M leather-and-studs look into heavy metal and are widely recognized as one of the greatest heavy metal bands in history. MTV even ranked them as the second Greatest Metal Band of all time – right behind Black Sabbath and right in front of Metallica – while VH1 named them the 78th greatest artist of all time in 2010.
According to UltimateClassicRock.Com, it was Judas Priest alone among their original ‘70s brethren, who showed enough courage to actually own their association with the ‘heavy metal’ tag, while everyone from Led Zeppelin to AC/DC, and even Black Sabbath, consistently refuted it, in a futile attempt to pacify critics of the music.
Judas Priest was coming off an era in which several albums went down as some of the greatest in the history of heavy metal music: 1980s British Steel and 1982s Screaming for Vengeance, just to name a couple. Not wanting to give up on their new-found momentum after Screaming for Vengeance’s brilliant hard-hitting commercial breakthrough, they knew that their next release had to ‘deliver the goods,’ to cement their standing as the leaders of metal, and deliver they did.
Defenders of the Faith spawned headbanging classics such as “Freewheel Burning,†“Some Heads Are Gonna Roll,†“Love Bites,†“Jawbreaker†and “The Sentinel,†which propelled the album to certified Platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Some critics dubbed Defenders of the Faith as ‘Screaming for Vengeance II’ due to its musical similarity to the previous album. Like Vengeance, Defenders is supported by Dave Holland’s fast ‘rat-a-tat-tat’ drumming, K.K. Downing & Glen Tipton’s blistering twin-Stratocaster guitar solos, Ian Hill’s thumping bass lines, and is blended together with Rob Halford’s high-pitched screeching operatic voice. Stylistically, Defenders did not greatly depart from its predecessor; it contained the same mix of short, up-tempo metal anthems with stadium shoutalong choruses, and although progressive elements returned on some tracks such as “The Sentinel,†the main difference is that Defenders showed a darker, slightly more aggressive side of the band than Vengeance did.
Defenders can also be considered a sort of creative dividing line in the band’s career. The ‘70s saw the band releasing an innovative body of work that started out primarily rooted in heavy blues rock, while becoming somewhat progressive, with complex guitar passages, and poetic lyrics. It wasn’t until 1980 when the band adopted a more simplified radio rock sound on the British Steel album. The songs were shorter and had more mainstream radio hooks, but retained the familiar heavy metal feel of their earlier releases. On 1982’s Screaming for Vengeance, the band modified their sound to include a harder, heavier feel. Defenders of the Faith solidified this heavier Judas Priest and introduced them to a younger, pre-teen audience who were just discovering heavy metal for the first time.
Judas Priest found themselves at the forefront of the rise of heavy metal in the United States and Defender’s became this generation’s call to arms. The cover art features a ram-horned, tiger-like, land assault creature, with Gatling guns and tank tracks, which was baptized by the band as the ‘Metallian.’ He is described on the back cover: “Rising from darkness where Hell hath no mercy and the screams for vengeance echo on forever. Only those who keep the faith shall escape the wrath of the Metallian… Master of all metal.†This creature effectively captured the attention of those young teens and became the symbol of their imaginary battle to take over the world with their army, and they all came together to worship at the altar of heavy metal.
“Eat Me Alive†was listed at #3 on the PMRC’s (Parents Music Resource Center) Filthy Fifteen, a list of 15 songs the organization found most objectionable. This helped fuel the imagination of headbangers everywhere. PMRC co-founder Tipper Gore, stated the song was about oral sex at gunpoint. In response to the allegations, Priest recorded the song “Parental Guidance†on the follow-up album Turbo.
Now, 30 years after its original release, a newly expanded three-CD version of the album has been unleashed via Columbia/Legacy. The set includes the original ten-track album remastered by producer Tom Allom, and a complete live recording from the Defenders tour, recorded at the Long Beach Arena in California, on May 5, 1984.
The two-disc concert perfectly balances the material from the group’s ninth studio offering overall, including such classics as “Metal Gods,†“Breaking the Law,†“Sinner,†“Electric Eye,†“The Green Manalishi (With the Two-Pronged Crown),†“Victim of Changes†and “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,†among many others.
As the band states in the liner notes to the reissue, “It’s 30 years since we released Defenders of the Faith. We’re very proud to say it has become a classic that’s beloved by Priest fans throughout the world.â€
Debuting at #6 on the Billboard 200, Judas Priest’s 17th album, Redeemer of Souls, helps them continue to ‘defend the faith’ to this day, and it’s immediately evident that the band’s popularity amongst metal-heads remains as strong as ever because it debuted higher than any other Priest release. And on the group’s Redeemer tour, quite a few classics from Defenders were performed for the first time in years.
Defenders of the Faith remain one of Judas Priest’s strongest albums ever. It fed the ‘Metal Hunger’ of millions of disenfranchised youths, while earning a special place in their hearts as they became part of the heavy metal nation, all the while following the Metallian into battle. And now, fans will get a chance to re-experience vintage Judas priest, with the Defenders of the Faith reissue.
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Erik's interest in music began at an early age. In high school, he was the co-host of the underground metal show the Social Mutilation Hour, on 89.5 WAHS, under the name of Neurotik Erik. During this period of his life, he independently promoted shows under the name of Ding Dong Ditch Productions. Erik would rent out local VFW Halls, use space at Oakland Community College Auburn Hills Campus, or simply throw basement parties around the Detroit area. While at college at Ferris State University, he became head of the student run organization, Entertainment Unlimited, and continued to promote shows, but on a larger scale. He also helped start an underground magazine, 'Outpunk', where he interviewed bands and wrote music reviews. Additionally, Erik joined the staff at the Ferris State University Torch and wrote on a larger scale.
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Skills push needed for digital era
Mar 09. 2018
By JIRAPAN BOONNOON
THE private and public sectors should upgrade workers’ skills to meet the needs of automation in Thai industry by 2030, a report said.
By that year, data scientists, data engineers and digital designers would become the top three tiers of the workforce in Thailand, McKinsey & Co (Thailand) said in the report.
Noppamas Sivakriskul, a partner at McKinsey & Co (Thailand), said the findings came from a survey, “DigiThaization: Automation and Future of Jobs in Thailand”, that it conducted last year. The survey estimated that Thai industry will enter into full automation in 2030.
The company said automation can “shift and take multiple forms to support business such as in robotic process automation, smart workflow that integrates task performance by groups of workers and machines, machine learning, natural language processing that create seamless interactions between humans and technology as well as cognitive agents that build a virtual workforce capable of supporting employees and customers”.
Noppamas said: “Automation can boost productivity globally and contribute to GDP growth by 0.8 to 1.4 per cent annually. Therefore, business and government should provide re-skilling for workers to support the automation era.”
She said that automation will impact all countries. The survey reported that around 6.9 million Thai workers will be required to re-skill and they need to transition to new occupations such as nursing assistants and Web developers.
“Sewing machine operators will replace assembly line workers in 2030,” Noppamas said. She said the three top occupations in the machine era are data scientists, data engineers and digital designers, “so that they will able to utilise data to increase the productivity and efficiency of businesses and support the demands of the market”.
McKinsey said the factors that will drive business and government to re-skill workers include a broad range of incentives and a modernised education system.
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Natural & Organic Products Europe: our top five trends
Tom Smart May 16, 2019 Guest Comment, Opinion 0
Five top trends observed at Natural & Organic Products Europe, brought to you by Brand Organic.
Missed the show? Don’t worry – we were there on your behalf, scouting out the latest product innovations and consumer trends. Keep reading for our top five take home messages from Natural & Organic Products Europe (NPE), which took place at ExCeL London on 7-8 April 2019.
5. The UK market is still attractive to European producers
While most Brits roll their eyes at the prospect of another Brexit conversation, our European counterparts have got their eyes peeled. While there were stories shared about fluctuating shipping costs, the Calais delay and a general lack of stability, there was a considerable undertone of certainty detectable. The UK’s organic and health foods market is buoyant despite the impending break from the European Union, and producers on the mainland understand that they need to be a part of it. As usual, there were considerable numbers of producers looking for UK distributors, while large Italian and Greek trade zones showed these countries are fully aware of their need to have a UK presence.
Although no sign yet of when the Brexit dust might settle, once it does expect an influx of European producers aiming to seize their place in this expanding market.
4. The CBD industry is evolving, and the bandwagon is full
It has been on the rise for quite some time, but this year some of the largest exhibition stands were in the CBD sector where sales continue to boom and a handful of companies grow at an extraordinary rate. This show did feel slightly different, however, as CBD wasn’t confined to what has always felt like the ‘naughty corner’. Infused products were spread throughout the exhibition hall, with all manner of producers incorporating nature’s latest gift as a perceived point of difference, from chewing gum to tea. This was in distinct contrast to ‘CBD World’, where the traditional dropper bottles, an industry mainstay, were still the obvious products on most stalls. The area did seem to have undergone an on-mass rebrand though, with the familiar cannabis leaf giving way to a more professional, almost-pharmaceutically clean look.
Dispersed within the alarming number of CBD products were some highlights in keeping with the new brand imagery. UK-based Cannabidol’s CBD Rescue Cream – a cosmetic designed to help with skin care – carried with it a ‘clinically proven’ stamp, which to the best of our knowledge is an industry first. Its new CBD Health range also came with UK food law approval as a wellbeing supplement. Could this be a glimpse into the future of the CBD industry?
3. The rising stock of the vegan
While NPE had its usual array of large brands and distributors dotted throughout the centre, it was in Vegan World where the concentration of smaller, innovative producers was highest. Given the popularity of veganism in mainstream media of late, it seems logical that this section would grow on previous years, but within that additional space were a selection whose products really got us excited. A particular standout was Shore, the Scottish Seaweed company whose strong branding was backed up by an equally tasty range of puff snacks. Its sweet and smoky flavour kept the taste-buds interested due to a distinct depth of flavour, made even more enjoyable by the fact that a pack contained less than 100 calories.
There were a handful of producers looking at jackfruit as the next big thing, while Just Wholefood’s organic sunflower mince was a finalist for the Best New Vegan Food Product award.
With all this small-scale innovation comes large corporate interest, so it was no surprise to see Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s deciding it was time to dip their toes into the animal-free world. Another market in evolution, providing lots to digest.
2. Packaging is a greater consideration than ever
If the CBD and vegan markets are in a state of evolution, the packaging world is doing its best to start a revolution with the rise of plastic-free alternatives. Representatives from Pukka Herbs and Better Food were involved in a busy debate regarding the future of packaging, making it clear that the snowballing movement to abandon plastic should not be allowed to usher in a new wave or problems with regards to sustainability or integrity of product. Every seat was taken on the floor while the standing audience went five deep, showing the importance of this topic to producers, retailers and others.
Leading the way on the product front was independent distributor CLF, whose Just Natural range of kitchen essentials came in laminate packaging comprised of cellulose film (from tree pulp) and polylactic acid (from sugar cane). This novel substance appears to provide a genuine alternative to single-use plastic by protecting product integrity whilst being fully compostable and recyclable.
1. It has to be sustainable
Here at Brand Organic we will remember NPE 2019 for putting the spotlight on sustainability. There were a number of producers looking to tackle some of the most obvious areas of our throw-away culture, generating some considerable buzz because of it. While packaging has already been highlighted, it was actually some of the produce itself that was most innovative. Natural chewing gum producer Chewsy showed that there is a cost-effective solution to this most basic of problems, with their range of gums proudly advertised as sugar and plastic free, as well as fully biodegradable. While Chewsy isn’t only player in this market it’s the only one at this particular show, with its latest re-brand proving a hit among distributors and retailers.
It wasn’t just the edibles that had their eye on a sustainable future. Our top two products at NPE 2019 provided sustainable solutions to two environmentally-impactful heavyweights: disposable coffee cups and wet wipes.
Huski Home’s sustainable coffee mugs were almost entirely bio-degradable – made using rice husks which are a by-product of mass rice production and usually disposed of by either burying or burning. While metal coffee mugs have been available for quite some time as an alternative to disposables, these products take one problem and use it to solve another which ticks a lot of boxes in our book. The range of pastel colours also looks fantastic, so expect to see these on independent shelves soon.
Our favourite product was being showcased at one of the most lively stands; and by our estimations the only one where the staff were in fancy dress. UK-based Cheeky Panda offers a range of bamboo tissues, but it was its new wet wipes that we considered to be our product of the show. Traditional wet wipes are estimated to be responsible for 93% of sewer blockages in the UK, while they can also contain harsh chemicals and considerable amounts of plastics which quickly enter the water systems. Despite this, they have become an essential for parents on the move and so providing a bamboo-based, fragrance-free alternative in 100% recyclable packaging is an idea that really turned our heads. While some will point to the fact that using bamboo will create an alternative issue, it is one of the fastest-growing plants, so has the potential to mould the future of the disposable tissue industry.
With so much innovation on display we can’t wait for NPE 2020. In the meantime, keep an eye on our weekly blog for the latest updates from the organic industry.
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Coachella: The Hotel Shows
A few desert inns'll be turning up the tunes for concert goers.
Published at 10:54 pm on April 6, 2013
DESERT TUNEAGE: Hotels, the desert, and music have a long lineage. Look no further than Las Vegas where, a half-century ago, it was commonplace to go out to a big concert (let's say Elvis, for fun, because we know that's what you're thinking) and then return to one's hotel for the smaller, more intimate lounge show. Some of the hotels serving the Coachella Music & Arts Festival pay heed to that tradition, or maybe just the idea that if people hear a few good songs and enjoy social mixing, they'll want to continue that away from the main concert venue. (Not a controversial proposal, we know, but we're just putting it out there.) With that in mind, a few stay-over spots are keeping the fun going for guests.
THE SAGUARO: The brightly hued Joie de Vivre property -- we're not even joking on the brightly hued part -- it's like sherbet that never melts -- is hosting The Desert Weekender each weekend of Coachella. Various DJs and artists will visit the poolside happening from April 12 through 14 and again through April 19 through 20. The parties get going midday, so you could do some splashing while listening to songs under the strongest sun and still hit the Polo Grounds that night.
THE ACE HOTEL AND SWIM CLUB: The word "saturnalia" is never bandied about lightly, but the funky, macrame-friendly property breaks it out for its Coachella-time spectacular. A "surprising caravan of mystery DJs" is promised as is a whole cornucopia of art happenings. Desert Gold is the magical coming-together's moniker, and it lasts from April 11 through 21.
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Minka Kelly Leads New “Charlie’s Angels”
By Greg Wilson • Published at 8:20 am on March 18, 2011
Angels never die, and television's most famous trio of celestial beauties is coming back.
Mika Kelly, Rachael Taylor and Annie Ilonzeh are already taping shows for a pilot that could air next fall on ABC. The reboot of the classic 1970s series which starred Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith for its most celebrated lineup, will bring back another icon from that decade. Robert Wagner will play Charlie, the always off-camera role made famous by John Forsythe.
The latest incarnation has the three beauties, including baseball superstar Derek Jeter's flame Kelly, as reformed criminals brought together by Charlie to redeem themselves, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Drew Barrymore, who played one of the angels in the movie versions, is executive producer for the show. Ramon Rodriguez will play Bosley, the go-between who shepherds the babes through their caper-cracking.
"I've been doing Bosley boot camp for the last two weeks," he told E! "It's fight training, gun training, hanging with the Angels, getting to know my girls, getting to know Charlie. It's been a really, really fun time in Miami."
Selected Reading: New York, PopEater, Entertainment Weekly.
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New Jersey pizzeria owners apologize after former manager sent anti-Semitic text messages to teenage delivery driver
By Michael Sheridan
Maurizio Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante in Eatontown (Google Maps)
A family-owned New Jersey pizzeria is apologizing for a former manager who told a teenage Jewish delivery driver “F*** the Jewish… Put them on fire.”
The bizarre, hate-filled rant sparked a lawsuit filed by the 17-year-old driver’s parents.
“The actions of this one employee are inexcusable and completely distasteful,” the Schianodicola family, which owns the Maurizio Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante in Eatontown, said in a statement Wednesday given to NJ.com.
“We would like to be clear that the single actions of this employee in no way reflects the beliefs and values of the owners of Maurizio’s,” the statement said.
The pizzeria has been receiving angry calls since reports of the lawsuit first surfaced last week.
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The disturbing texts were sent in Sept. 2019, according to a lawsuit filed in November.
Nicholas Bogan, who had just started working part-time for Maurizio’s, texted his manager, Francesco Scotto Di Rinaldi, to request a day off for Rosh Hashanah, according to the lawsuit.
Text messages sent to 17-year-old Nicholas Bogan by his then manager, Francesco Scotto Di Rinaldi, according to a lawsuit. (Obtained by the Daily News)
But instead of responding to the request, the lawsuit states Di Rinaldi — who was fired after the incident — went on an anti-Semitic rant.
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“F*** the Jewish,” he replied in a string of text messages, which were included in the lawsuit. “Put them on fire… Like hitler was trying to do… He had a point.”
Bogan responded with three crying while laughing emojis.
“Bogan believed the above comments were a part of some sick joke and, thus, attempted to diffuse the situation,” the lawsuit states regarding the emojis. “But Defendant Di Rinaldi did not back down and made sure to let Mr. Bogan know he was completely serious.”
“Yeah I’m serious can’t stand them,” Di Rinaldi wrote in a string of grammatically incorrect texts, according to the suit. “Why would you celebrate some That you don’t belong… You wrong born in america so you don’t belong to them.”
Di Rinaldi also, for some reason, lumped “indians” into his angry diatribe.
“After receiving these hateful messages,” the lawsuit states, “Bogan was deeply shaken and did not feel safe returning to work.”
The Bogan family is seeking reinstatement of employment, back pay and benefits, as well as damages, the lawsuit states. As for the Schianodicola family, they hope the community will forgive the pizzeria.
“We hope that the Eatontown community understands that this isolated incident is no way a reflection of the 20 years positive impact that we believe we have had on our community,” they said in the statement.
“Most importantly, we would like to apologize to Mr. Bogan and his family for any hardship or offense that these events have caused his family.”
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Special Agent William Smith Grubb
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, March 31, 1933
William Smith Grubb
Special Agent William Grubb was killed when he was crushed between a vehicle and a telephone pole while attempting to arrest a liquor smuggler in San Francisco, California. He had jumped onto the running board of the smuggler's car at the Hyde Street ferry slip as it sped away.
The suspect, who had been a federal fugitive for several years, was charged with Agent Grubb's murder but acquitted at trial.
Agent Grubb was survived by his wife and two children.
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Offender Acquitted
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Rare Disease Makes Baby Look Pregnant (Photos)
John Freund
Paul Rybkin and Karen Rodas were delighted to learn that they were expecting a second child after their first had died just 36 hours after birth due to a rare disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
Unfortunately, the New Jersey couple received the shock of a lifetime when doctors told them that their new daughter also had the disease, Mad World News reports.
Unbeknownst to Rybkin and Rodas, both are carriers of the recessive gene for PKD. According to the Sun, the disease causes clusters of cysts to grow in the kidneys, and it can lead to kidney and liver failure.
After their son Nathaniel passed away from the disease, the couple was told their future children would have a one-in-four chance of developing the condition.
The couple prayed they could give birth without the presence of PKD.
"The chances of any of our babies surviving, if they were born with it, was very low," explained Rodas. "Nathaniel didn't stand a chance. Just 36 hours after his first cry brought him to life, he was gone.
"When I fell pregnant again, we were both over the moon," she added. "Then, at our 20-week scan, they found Maddy's kidneys were enlarged - a sure sign of PKD - just like Nathaniel. My heart sank. I was determined we didn't lose our baby to the deadly disease again."
The family found a PKD expert in Philadelphia who assisted them with their pregnancy, and on Nov. 7, 2013, Rodas gave birth to Maddy via early labor induction.
Unfortunately, because of the PKD, Maddy was born with a swollen stomach that was so bloated it appeared as though she were pregnant. Her kidneys were reportedly three times the size of a normal adult's.
Maddy's condition caused her to feel lethargic, and she often slept up to 18 hours per day, Mad World News notes. After a year and a half, Maddy's kidneys began to fail and she desperately needed a transplant in order to survive.
Fortunately, Rybkin was a match for his daughter and was able to donate one of his kidneys to save Maddy's life.
Thanks to her father, Maddy, now 2 years old, is living a healthy, happy life.
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BB gun vandals shoot at windows Midland
Published 4:23 am EDT, Saturday, June 18, 2011
After a break that had lasted since the end of January, BB gun vandals have struck in Midland again.
The Midland Police media log shows reports of damage began being phoned in to police on Thursday morning. By the end of the day, there were 12 reports at homes on Eastlawn Drive, West Larkin Street, Dartmouth Drive, Washington Street, West Chapel Drive and Carolina Street were damage was reported. Also, a Rodd Street business was hit for the fifth or sixth time, said Lt. Rodney Roten.
He said the damage is linked to the 33 reports made at the end of January, and an additional 35 incidents spread throughout the city between Nov. 26 and Dec. 7.
Anything with glass -- windows of homes, businesses and vehicles -- has been targeted.
Police have asked residents to report any suspicious people or vehicles in their neighborhoods by immediately calling 911. Anyone with tips in the case can contact detectives at (989) 631-4244. Those who have information about the incidents and wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at (800) 422-JAIL, or text the keyword "crime989," followed by their tip, to tip411 (847411). Crime Stoppers will pay a reward for any information leading to an arrest.
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Choosing the younger – Vayyechi
Jacob on his deathbed, by Jan Victors c.1635
The book of B’reshit is full of sibling stories in which brothers struggle for supremacy with the general result that the younger wins out over the elder.
By this week’s sidra the narrative focusses on grandchildren, though Menasseh and Ephraim are not the only grandsons to be mentioned in B’reshit.
Grandfather Jacob wants to give a blessing and decides that the younger son deserves it.
Joseph reminds his father that Menasseh is the older, not Ephraim. “I know, my son, I know,” says Jacob.
We expect the two boys to argue over Jacob’s plan. Strangely, no argument takes place: the long chain of family quarrels is over and the two boys accept their grandfather’s choice.
What is Jacob’s motivation? As a younger son himself he knows that older sons – for all their good points – are sometimes unfitted to bear the responsibility of spiritual leadership.
His hand of blessing chooses the more suitable son.
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Rep. Christopher Sainato 9th District / Lawrence County
Sainato: First responder loan forgiveness bill headed for vote
Would excuse student debt as incentive for volunteer service
Rep. Christopher Sainato September 18, 2019 | 3:07 PM
HARRISBURG, Sept. 18 – A bill that would help retain and recruit volunteer emergency responders by offering student loan forgiveness after four years of service was unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today, according to the bill’s author, state Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence.
House Bill 1786 would establish The First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, which would forgive up to $16,000 in loans to indebted college graduates after they have served four years with an emergency medical services agency, a volunteer fire company or a volunteer rescue company.
“Retaining and recruiting volunteer emergency responders are among the commonwealth’s greatest challenges today,” Sainato said. “The numbers are sobering: Last year, the results of a state report commissioned to study the problem found that the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania declined from about 300,000 in the 1970s to no more than 38,000 in 2018. Compounding the problem, agencies are struggling the most to recruit younger members, which means that the numbers will only continue to decline in the years ahead.
“The consequences are already being felt, as some departments have been forced to reduce services or shut down, while others have had to hire additional paid staff. It’s a problem that threatens to undermine public safety, and surely one that will impact taxpayers if we don’t come up with viable solutions now. My bill would address the problem with an effective recruitment tool that would provide a real-life incentive to young Pennsylvanians struggling with student loan debt.”
The bill now heads to the House chamber for consideration and a vote.
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IPT stops and schedules have changed slightly over the years, but past stops include Sanremo, Venice, Nova Gorica, Malta, and Saint Vincent. The seventh season made 5 stops, kicking off in March 2015 at Malta's Casinò di Portomaso and wrapping up eight months later at St. Vincent's Casino de la Vallée. That leaves you with lots of room in your calendar to visit a casino online.
IPT is a way of touring beautiful Italy and playing poker tournaments without having to fork out the large sums of money expected by huge international tournaments.
IPT Main Events And More
Despite being a regional tour, the Italian Poker Tour is popular with players at UK casinos online. IPT action isn't just affordable, but it gives poker fans an excuse to visit one of the world's most breath-taking countries. Even if you are accustomed to playing at a casino online, IPT event buy-ins are very reasonable. Main event buy-ins are €1100 including the rake and feature seven figure prize pools. Prepare to win by visiting an online casino. IPT success is more than a matter of chance.
Just like major tourneys at United Kingdom online casinos, IPT main events are just part of the equation. You'll find lots of smaller tournaments at every stop too. If you haven't yet won an online casino IPT prize pack or purchased your seat, you'll find live satellites at most stops. These operate similarly to online casino IPT satellites. You'll also find great side events that are perfect if you are making the transition from playing at casinos online. IPT events start at €110, which is affordable to all, given the strength of the UK pound. Just like when playing poker at a casino online, IPT participants are free to play at multiple events on each stop.
IPT Past Winners
If you ever played pokers at a casino online, IPT winners might share a lot in common with you. Many of them play casually and aim to raise their game, although there are some professionals and players on the verge of going pro. While many winners are Italian, you'll find plenty of Greek, German, French, and Polish players. Everyone is welcome to play, including poker fans from the United Kingdom. Some recent winners include Georgios Zisimopoulos, Alessandro De Fenza, Domenico Drammis, Federico Piroddi, Fabrizio Piva, Nicola Sasso, Luca Moschitta, Andrea Montini, Alessandro Meoni, Davide Biscardi, Anton Karasinsky, Oleksii Kovalchuk, and Luca Pagano.
If you don't recognize the list of winners that's probably because they aren't certified poker pros. They're more likely to find their fun at casinos online. IPT really is accessible to players with a decent skill set in the United Kingdom. While you can always get plenty of practice by playing at online casinos, IPT tournaments are open to anyone who buys or wins a seat. Read on to learn about affordable satellites at UK online casinos.
IPT Locations
IPT Malta: A small island nation that was once part of the United Kingdom, Malta is a unique country that has become an important part of the online gambling world. Italian Poker Tour events in Malta are held at the Portamaso Casino. Malta is also home to numerous casinos online.
IPT Nova Gorica: A very interesting stop on the Italian Poker Tour, Nova Gorica is part of the border between Italy and Slovenia. Poker events are held at the Perla Casino, and we highly recommend a visit even if you don't enjoy online poker or the games at online casinos.
IPT St. Vincent: Nestled in the Aosta Valley of Italy, Saint Vincent is known for its fabulous alpine views. Poker events take place at the famous Casino de la Vallèe. In 2015 the site hosted IPT St. Vincent in July as well as the autumn grand finale. It's definitely worth the trip from the UK. It makes a great addition to the action at casinos online. IPT spots have plenty of WiFi too if you don't make it to the final table.
Casino Online IPT Satellites
Italian Poker Tour satellites are frequently run at PokerStars, as this site sponsors the tour. Just log onto PokerStars to win an online casino prize pack. Most players willing to enter this event are unlikely to need a satellite entry, but why pass up an opportunity for a cheaper buy-in if you can get it? Although the events are affordable on their own, online casino prize packs often include airfare and accommodation too. We recommend you join PokerStars now to take part in Italian Poker Tour satellites and consider a working holiday in any of the stunning Italian Poker Tour locations. Whether you buy your seat or win at a casino online, IPT events are always spectacular.
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Home News 2012 Ford Ranger, the building block for the new Endeavour officially revealed
2012 Ford Ranger, the building block for the new Endeavour officially revealed
April 13, 2011 | Amit Chhangani
Ford Endeavour has traditionally shared its parts bin with the Ranger truck. It’s highly speculated that the new Ranger would lay the foundation of the new Endeavour / Everest, and will share the aesthetics along with components with the SUV. Ford had released the pictures of the new Ranger a few months, back, and now the company has unveiled the truck officially, along with all the details, in the UK.
The new Ranger has been designed from the ground up, and is claimed to be significantly more refined and technologically accomplished than the model it replaces. The Ranger, in its latest avatar will be powered by two engines, a 2.2-liter TDCi diesel dishing out 150PS of powerand 375Nm of torque, and another 3.2-liter monster with 200PS of power and 470Nm of train-like torque. Both engines are mated to a new six-speed transmission, available as automatic or manual models. While the manual transmission is now smoother, with a short throw and car like smoothness, the automatic has been designed to insulate the cabin occupants from the shifts altogether.
The new Ranger has been developed in Australia, and will be built in Thailand, South Africa and Argentina, to be sold in more than 180 markets worldwide, which we are sure will include India as well, albeit with the product being in the SUV guise. Here’s the press release, followed by pictures
THE ALL-NEW FORD RANGER PICK-UP – TOUGH, POWERFUL, FRUGAL, SMART AND SAFE
All-new Ford Ranger pick-up takes the stage at the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, UK, ahead of sales launch later in the year
New from the ground up, the Ranger delivers its traditional ruggedness combined with increased loading capability, improved performance and economy, enhanced comfort and safety, smarter technology and a tough new look
Powerful new Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel engines with responsive six-speed transmissions deliver strong, refined performance and outstanding fuel economy
Class-leading towing capability of up to 3,350kg, increased load box volume, and a payload capacity of up to 1,333kg prove that the Ford Ranger heritage of toughness is still going strong
Outstanding customer choice with three versatile cab styles, the option of 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, and up to five different series including the stunning Wildtrak model
Enhanced safety performance with new side curtain airbags for head protection and thorax-protecting front-seat side airbags as standard across all cab styles in Europe
Packed with desirable features and smart technologies such as Bluetooth®with Voice Control and Rear View Camera system
BIRMINGHAM UK, Apr. 12, 2011– The exciting all-new Ford Ranger pick-up enters the stage on the Ford stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, UK, ahead of its European sales launch later in 2011.
New from the ground up – with everything changed except its name –the Ranger has been engineered to combine the model’s traditional strength and durability with increased loading capability, improved performance and economy, enhanced comfort and safety, smarter technology and a tough new look.
The all-new Ranger is the first commercial vehicle to be built under the One Ford strategy as part of a global product programme, bringing together the full engineering expertise of Ford around the world. Developed in Australia, it will be produced in Thailand, South Africa and Argentina for sale in more than 180 markets worldwide.
Outstanding range of versatile, capable pick-ups
New Ranger will be offered as a complete family of pick-up models with a choice of three versatile cab body styles – Single Cab, RAP (Rear Access Panel) Cab and Double Cab – along with the option of 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains, two ride heights and up to five series choices to suit every pocket and market.
European customers will have a choice of two new state-of-the-art Ford Duratorq TDCi diesels which deliver improved power, torque and fuel efficiency: 2.2-litre (150PS and
375Nm) and 3.2-litre (200PS and 470Nm).
Building on Ranger’s long-standing reputation for strength and dependability, the all-new model offers an outstanding depth of capability. A larger load box offers increased carrying volume with all cab styles; generous towing capacity ranging up to a best-in-class 3350 kg; and models with the 2.2-litre diesel have an outstanding payload capacity of up to 1333 kg.
Improved comfort, technology and safety
The all-new Ford Ranger is just as much at home on a leisure trip as it is delivering goods to a construction site, and the new model redefines the level of comfort, technology and safety that customers can expect from a hard-working pick-up.
A completely redesigned cabin offers generous space and superb craftsmanship, and is packed with the kind of smart technologies which are more commonly found on contemporary passenger cars. These range from features like satellite navigation, Bluetooth®connectivity and voice control, to the Rear View Camera System with a display integrated in the rear view mirror which is unique in the pick-up class.
With its incredibly strong high-strength steel passenger cell structure and advanced restraint systems – including new side curtain airbags and thorax-protecting front-seat side airbags fitted as standard across all cab styles in Europe – the all-new Ranger has been engineered to deliver class-leading safety performance.
The new model also utilises a whole suite of technologies to enhance active safety, including features like Hill Launch Assist, Hill Descent Control, and a carefully tuned Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system to help the vehicle keep its wheels sturdily planted on the road under all conditions.
Built tough, for total dependability
Built to last, the all-new Ranger has undergone one of the toughest development and testing regimes ever undertaken for a vehicle of this type.
Tested in Australia, Dubai, Thailand, North America, South America, Sweden and South Africa, it had to face severe heat and cold, monsoon rains, high altitudes as well as rushing rivers, arid deserts and potholed roads. Prototypes clocked more than a million kilometres on the road, supported by countless hours of exhaustive testing in laboratories.
Combine this hard-earned dependability with the new model’s impressive fuel economy, and the Ranger offers European customers a highly competitive package with attractive lifetime ownership values.
“Since it was introduced to Europe in 1997, the Ford Ranger has established itself as a major player in the European pick-up segment,” said Jesus Alonso, Ford of Europe’s director for Commercial Vehicle Marketing, Sales and Service. “This all-new model will reinforce the reputation of the Ranger brand with its bold new appearance, improved depth of capability for hard working businesses, and new levels of comfort, technology and safety. And with a significantly improved fuel economy this new vehicle offers both low cost of ownership and sustainability benefits. We are starting a new chapter in the Ranger success story.”
21st Century Tough styling
The all-new Ranger is immediately recognisable from its bold new exterior style, which its designers have named ‘21st Century Tough’.
Toned, taut and muscular, the new Ranger is designed to look powerful and confident, equally at home in an industrial estate or outside a high-class restaurant. Its front end features a short overhang with the signature three-bar grille, a global Ford commercial vehicle design cue.
The windscreen has been raked back for a sportier and more dynamic silhouette, while the traditional square form of the truck has been sculpted to give the vehicle a more modern and aerodynamic look. Larger headlamps, bigger mirrors and stamped-in wheel lips provide an integrated look across all series and contribute to an aggressive and sporty stance.
Designers also raised the beltline significantly, along with the rails of the load box, giving the Ranger a substantive presence on the road while increasing its functionality with the deeper box.At 5,359mm long and 1,850mm wide, the new model is 279mm longer and 62mm wider than the outgoing model, benefitting both interior space and load capacity.
Dynamic new Wildtrak
For customers seeking a ruggedly stylish and supremely functional lifestyle vehicle, the Wildtrak version takes Ranger’s sporty appearance even further, with a unique colour split on the front.
Designers masked out the feature line on the front fascia and contrasted it by highlighting the lower intake. The same dark accent colours were used on the side mirrors, door handles and side air vents to give the vehicle a dynamic sporty look.
“Wildtrak’s aggressive look and bold new graphics are a perfect fit for those who appreciate a sporty and more expressive image. It will look fantastic transporting the latest quad bike or jet ski for weekend getaways”, said Craig Metros, chief designer of the all-new Ranger.
Sitting high on 18-in alloy wheels, the Wildtrak also comes with a roof rack and a sports hoop which enhance its profile. Exclusive Wildtrak badging and graphics help to set it apart from other lifestyle vehicles.
Three spacious and versatile cabs
Ford’s new global truck will be offered in a choice of three cab body styles – Single Cab, RAP Cab and Double Cab – to suit the diverse needs of pick-up customers. All three cab styles are among the roomiest in the segment.
The two-door Single Cab is a two-seater that provides exceptional load space. For additional storage and space to seat four people, the innovative RAP Cab – first introduced on the Ranger in 2002 – has a unique four-door system that provides unobstructed access to the cabin via two forward-hinged doors and two rear-hinged access panels. The four-door Double Cab has plenty of room for five adults, providing flexibility for both leisure and business.
Engineers have optimised every millimetre of Ranger’s dimensions to give maximum interior space without compromising the volume of the cargo box. With Ranger increasingly being a work-and-family vehicle, the engineers have paid special attention to the rear seats in the truck, with the second row in the RAP Cab more spacious than key competitors.
The B-pillar in the Double Cab has been moved forward, delivering best-in-class rear leg room and knee clearance. Three adults can easily fit in the second row of the Double Cab while two six-footers can comfortably sit one behind the other.
Outstanding cargo capacity
In terms of space for loads, the deeper load box and increased length and width of the all-new Ranger have resulted in outstanding cargo capacity. The Single Cab and the RAP Cab have the biggest box volume in its class at 1.82 cubic metres and 1.45 cubic metres respectively while the Double Cab is among the top with 1.21 cubic metres.
For example, the cargo box of the new Double Cab is more than 100mm wider than before – 1,549mm long by 511mm high and with a maximum cargo width of 1,560mm.
Width between the wheel arches is 1,139mm on all models and special provisions are provided in the cargo box to place timber inserts in pockets that are located above the wheel arch. This allows plywood or sheet rock to be stacked flat. Width at the rear tailgate opening, at the top of the box, is 1,330mm.
A flexible cargo management system is available where attachment points can be moved along a rail, instead of fixed points on the body, so customers have greater choice when tying down a load.
All-new Ranger can also haul exceptionally heavy loads, with a towing capacity ranging up to a best-in-class 3,350kg, and an outstanding payload capacity of up to 1,333kg on models with the 2.2-litre diesel engine.
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Workplace harassment myths that prevent people from filing claims
On behalf of Kessler Matura P.C. posted in Employee Rights on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
Being sexually harassed on the job or working in a hostile work environment can make a person feel extremely isolated, embarrassed and scared. Unfortunately, offenders often rely on these emotions and even try to enhance them in an effort to try and keep an employee from filing a complaint.
In fact, there are a few common tactics people use to try to keep a victim of workplace sexual harassment from coming forward.
You might be told that being harassed on the job is to be expected, because that's "the way it's always been." Maybe there is one manager who has always been inappropriate with female workers, or you are told that men have never complained about being touched or propositioned in the workplace because they've always liked it. However, just because workplace harassment is pervasive doesn't make it okay.
You might also be led to believe that you could be demoted or lose your job for filing a sexual harassment complaint. These types of threats may be quite obvious or veiled behind statements of someone "looking out for your best interests," but the fact is that you cannot be retaliated against for filing a sexual harassment complaint.
Finally, you might also be told you are overreacting or being overly sensitive. Attempting to minimize the misconduct or making you feel like you are the one who should feel badly are common methods of trying to make light of a situation and make a person feel silly or embarrassed for having taken offense. However, unwelcome sexual conduct that is intimidating, offensive or interfering with your job should always be taken seriously.
If these situations sound familiar, you need to know that you are not alone and you have rights as an employee that must be protected, despite what anyone at work might say. In order to assess your options and better understand the steps you can take to protect yourself and your job, it can be crucial to consult an attorney sooner, rather than later.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- After capturing its first title at the 2018 MCLA National Championships powered by Under Armour, Michigan State players, coaches and staff received their rings this week.
The features on the ring, as well as its overall meaning, are described by Spartans head coach D.J. Lubs.
"This ring signifies the hard work, sacrifice, and desire that these young men and those around them, have put forth over the past few months and years," said Lubs. "Three years ago, the leaders of this team decided to make a change. They bled, sweat, laughed, cried, battled and ultimately willed their way to a championship."
"There are a couple key details to this ring so the tides of time will never wash away the result of that amazing journey," continued Lubs, who took over for Cam Holding, who left the program to pursue his professional career in the NLL.
"One side displays the score from the game -- MSU 10 CU 8 -- with the MCLA trophy. The other displays the player's last name and position with the MCLA tournament logo over the Salt Lake mountains that was a beautiful backdrop for our victory.
"The inside displays "WOOF," which signifies the barking that took place all week. This barking is one of the many special occurrences that only comes from team chemistry, that is built from long bus trips, airport layovers and hours packed in hotel rooms that come to help define the collegiate athlete experience.
"The face of the ring is the most important, as the raised Spartan head is surrounded by 55 decorative stones. These stones represent the 55 years of Spartan lacrosse and the journey that has led up to this moment."
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Pharmacist-led interventions may help prevent cardiovascular disease
By: PharmaTutor News
With their expertise in the safe and effective use of medications, pharmacists can help in the management of chronic diseases. A review and analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology indicates that initiatives--such as patient education, medication review, and physical assessments - led by pharmacists can make important contributions to the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
To assess the potential of pharmacists to help prevent cardiovascular diseases in general practice, Abdullah Alshehri, of the University of Birmingham, in the UK, and his colleagues searched the medical literature for relevant randomised controlled clinical trials.
The team identified 21 trials with a total of 8,933 patients. Pharmacist-led interventions included patient education, medication review and counselling, physical assessment, assessing adherence, lifestyle modification, and medication management (such as prescribing, adjusting, monitoring, and administering therapy, and identifying drug-related problems). The most frequently used pharmacist-led interventions were medication review and medication management.
Patients receiving pharmacist-led interventions experienced significant reductions in their systolic blood pressure (by an average of -9.33 mmHg); Hemoglobin A1c, a measure of blood sugar levels (by an average of -0.76%); and LDL-cholesterol (by an average of -15.19 mg/dl). Pharmacist-led interventions also helped patients correctly follow their prescribed medication regimens.
"The evidence presented in this review provides an important message to health systems and policy makers regarding the effectiveness of general practice-based pharmacists' interventions," said Alshehri. "The significant reductions in blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol reported in this meta-analysis, if sustained in clinical practice, could have significant implications for managing hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidaemia that could prevent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality."
Alshehri noted that the findings support a greater involvement of pharmacists in general practice. "This will benefit health organisations by providing cost-effective care associated with greater control of patients' conditions and their medications," he said.
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WWE Raw Roundup: The Undertaker plays mind games of his own with Bray Wyatt
By Nick Piccone
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The Undertaker plays mind games with Bray Wyatt, setting fire to his rocking chair with a lightning bolt.
RAW emanated live from Pittsburgh Monday night, in the arena the Flyers own, the CONSOL Energy Center. We are now less than three weeks away from WWE’s biggest pay-per-view of the year, WrestleMania, and the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar, was finally in the house.
That’s right, The Beast Incarnate was on Raw and did absolutely nothing. No interaction at all with his WrestleMania opponent, Roman Reigns. Just a simple Paul Heyman promo. A great promo, no doubt, but we’re three weeks away from the event that’s supposed to launch Reigns into the next stratosphere, and we have nothing brewing between him and Lesnar.
Here are some of the main stories coming out of Raw:
"This title belongs to @BrockLesnar ... AND HE'S NOT GIVING IT BACK!" - @HeymanHustle #RAW pic.twitter.com/GNfeaikoxl
— WWE (@WWE) March 10, 2015
Heyman did the talking, but one would think there would have at least been a confrontation between the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and his challenger. There wasn’t. Instead, Heyman once again stole the show with his microphone, selling the WrestleMania main event possibly better than anyone in the world right now ever could. He eloquently alluded to the infamous Survivor Series ’97 Montreal Screwjob, where Vince McMahon purposely told the timekeeper to ring the bell while Shawn Michaels had Bret Hart in the Sharpshooter, screwing Hart out of the WWE Title before he left the company for WCW. The message: Don’t do the same thing with Brock. The Beast and McMahon had a disagreement backstage a few weeks ago, causing Brock to walk out of the arena before he was scheduled to appear on Raw. Heyman was undoubtedly playing up that real-life scenario in his quest to build more hype for the WrestleMania 31 main event. It was almost perfect – until realizing that was the last we would see of Lesnar. There was no interaction between the champion and the challenger three weeks away from the most important night in their respective lives. Lesnar is not scheduled to appear on Raw next week. Right now, the WrestleMania main event is being outdone by at least four other matches on the card. That’s not good.
EMTs stretcher out @WWERollins from the @CONSOLEnergyCtr after #RAW. @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/HetTTbEunU
The entire Randy Orton and Seth Rollins saga is mind-numbing. It’s almost as if WWE wrote this storyline for a three-year-old to follow. I’ll give them credit – a three-year-old probably could follow it. And that’s the problem. This angle didn’t need the added layer of Orton re-joining The Authority. It seems like WWE thought everybody forgot who Orton was before he returned and that he was a member of The Authority before being decimated by the group he helped organize in the summer of 2013. Finally, we’re where we should have been on February 22nd, when Orton returned to WWE and took out The Authority at the Fast Lane pay-per-view. Orton turned on Rollins Monday night and now the stage is set for them to collide at WrestleMania, but why? What we saw Monday night essentially should have been the match at the pay-per-view. The crowd seemed confused by it, and it didn’t come across the way it ideally should have on television.
We finally got an answer from Sting! For the first time ever on live WWE television, Sting, well, “spoke.” A voiceover sent the message that Sting is after Triple H for his power, ego, and corruption that has destroyed lives. Pretty much what we all thought, but couldn’t believe until it was finally told to us. Triple H’s need for control vs. Sting’s vigilance against injustice. It makes sense. Fourteen years in the making? That’s pushing it. Why do we care now? The video package they put together for Sting was also lacking. It should have been something huge, and they made it just another segment during Raw. The match will be a spectacle at WrestleMania, that’s for sure.
John Cena and Rusev collided again, and this time Cena got what he wanted. Rusev squashed Curtis Axel and then cut a promo to which Cena interrupted, sans theme music, to come down to the ring and brawl with Rusev. He put him in the STF and Rusev passed out. Cena then woke him up with a little water and applied the STF again, to which Lana, Rusev’s manager, agreed to give him a match against Rusev at WrestleMania if he would let go. Man, if only I could choke people out to get what I want. Anyway, I enjoy the importance being placed in the United States Championship in this feud. This will be the biggest match that’s included that championship in as long as I can remember; maybe WrestleMania XX, where Cena defeated the Big Show for the strap. It feels bigger than the main event.
The Intercontinental Championship continued to be passed around Monday night, with the Intercontinental Champion, Bad News Barrett, suffering another defeat on WWE television. That’s five consecutive television losses for the champion, after getting a DQ win against Dean Ambrose at Fast Lane in February. The champion is being made to look like a joke, especially with the title being passed around from superstar to superstar. Above all else, if Barrett winds up retaining the championship at WrestleMania, I think it’ll make everyone involved look even worse. I originally thought this would be a great way to build up the prestige of the Intercontinental Championship with everybody wanting the gold, but now it’s become more so a joke.
We were privileged to get more Miz and Mizdow gold, with the addition of Raw guest host, Wiz Khalifa. Despite performing in front of that sold out audience in Pittsburgh, the highlight of the night for ol’ Wiz had to be the backstage segment among he, the Miz, and Damien “Wizdow.” Wizdow rapped his way into the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania.Bray Wyatt’s still waiting for the Undertaker, wanting him to find him. It seems the Undertaker has. The build for this match has been tremendous despite the physical absence of the Undertaker. Wyatt has carried the angle week by week, and the Undertaker returned the favor Monday night by playing some mind games of his own. A lightning strike to Wyatt’s rocking chair was a good start. Keeping Undertaker off television until WrestleMania will make this match that much more special. It also feels bigger than the main event, along with Cena/Rusev.
The latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame was one of sentimental value. In the inaugural presentation of the Warrior Award – an award that not only pays tribute to the Ultimate Warrior, who suffered a heart attack and passed away just days after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame last year – will go to Connor “The Crusher” Michalek, who passed away last spring . According to WWE, the Warrior Award will now be a yearly staple of the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony and “given to someone who has exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of WWE Hall of Famer, The Ultimate Warrior.” (http://www.wwe.com/classics/wwe-hall-of-fame/connor-michalek-warrior-award-2015-27168837)
The award will be presented to Connor’s father by the widow of the Ultimate Warrior, Dana Warrior.
WWE has since started a charity in Connor’s name, and you can donate to that charity here:
Match rundown:
Non-Title Match: Daniel Bryan d. Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett by pinfall via a running knee to the face. That’s Bad News Barrett’s fifth consecutive loss on WWE television, and he’s still a champion.
Dean Ambrose d. Stardust by pinfall via Dirty Deeds.
Ryback & Erick Rowan d. Big Show & Kane by pinfall after Big Show accidentally knocked out Kane with a punch.
A.J. Lee d. Summer Rae by submission via Black Widow.
Non-Title Match: United States Champion Rusev d. Curtis Axel by submission via The Accolade.
Non-Title Match: The New Day [Xavier Woods & Big E] d. WWE Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Tyson Kidd by pinfall via modified rollup after Tyson Kidd was distracted by Natalya.
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Viral evolution and Immune responses
Pilar Domingo-Calap1,2*
1Department of Genetics, University of Valencia, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
2Institute for Integrative Systems Biology, University of Valencia-CSIC, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain
*Corresponding author: Pilar Domingo-Calap, Institute for Integrative Systems Biology, University of Valencia-CSIC, 46980 Paterna, Valencia, Spain, Tel: +34-963-543-261; E-mail: domingocalap@gmail.com
DOI: 10.17352/jcmbt.000033
Received: 18 October, 2019 | Accepted: 13 November, 2019 | Published: 14 November, 2019
Keywords: Virus; Immune system; Viral escape; Innate responses; Adaptive responses
Domingo-Calap P (2019) Viral evolution and Immune responses. J Clin Microbiol Biochem Technol 5(2): 013-018. DOI: 10.17352/jcmbt.000033
Antiviral responses are activated rapidly after viral infection in order to control and prevent dissemination of the virus. Different pathways are activated in the immune system, including innate and adaptive responses. On the other hand, viruses have evolved specific strategies to evade these responses. Due to the high viral evolutionary rates, escape variants can emerge and spread fast in the population. The co-evolution between viruses and their host is a constant arms race, and is of special interest to understand the viral escape mechanisms that may guide the future development of antiviral treatments and vaccines.
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A virus can be defined as an infectious agent that needs a host machinery to replicate and induce progeny. As non-living entities, viruses encounter a host, penetrate, and interact with the cellular equipment to produce new viruses. Viruses can infect all known cellular types, including archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes (including plants and animals), although this review will focus on human viruses. Interestingly, viruses are highly specific, and will be recognized by specific cell receptors, where they will be able to attach, enter into the specific cell, and replicate. How the immune system is activated to control viral infections and understanding how viruses can escape an immune response is of special interest for the fight against many diseases. Strong immunity will suppress immune escape due to limiting transmission, while weak immunity will not allow for selection of escape variants [1]. It is important remember that viruses, due to their small genome sizes and short replication times, have high mutation rates (and evolutionary rates) that allow them to evolve and adapt fast to variable environments, and to selective pressures such as the immune system [2].
Viruses have capsids for various different activities. Firstly, capsids allow the virus to resist environmental conditions, sheltering the genome and protecting it. In addition, viral capsids will be recognized by specific cell receptors, conferring the opportunity for the virus to interact with and infect a specific cell type. For these reasons, viral capsids are under strong selective pressure and the correct packaging of the virus will be highly constrained [3]. However, capsids are exposed to the environment, and are also one of the most important parts of the virus in terms of their interaction with the immune system. For example, neutralizing antibodies can recognize specific motifs of the viral capsids that will induce the specific control of the viral infection. In case of enveloped viruses, these functions are exerted by the viral envelop. Due to the nature of the viruses, and the fact that viral populations are highly heterogeneous, viral populations are continuously evolving to try to escape immune system recognition. It is important to note that evolution has been driving viruses to develop mechanisms to avoid their recognition and their elimination by the host immune responses [4].
There are many mechanisms involved in immune evasion, including those that enable the virus to avoid recognition by the innate immune system, interfere with the cellular immune responses, and interfere with the immune effector function between others. A large spectrum of possibilities has been explored by different viruses to escape the immune response. Viral escape strategies are broad, and viruses have developed different ways to avoid being recognized by the immune system, as well to decrease the immune response by blocking specific pathways implicated in antiviral activities. Understanding viral evasion strategies to evade or antagonize host antiviral responses could help in the future design of vaccines or antiviral therapies. In this review, I am going to summarize some of the specific strategies that viruses have evolved to escape the pressure exerted by the human immune system, including innate and adaptive immune responses (Figure 1).
Graph 1: Schematic representation of the main responses to viral infection.
Immune responses to infection
After infection of a new host, at the early phase of infection, innate immune responses with an antigen independent manner will be turn on in the host to try to control the infection. This first step will mainly include macrophages, Natural Killer (NK) cells, and dendritic cells. These cells will produce inflammatory factors that will act as chemical messengers, including cytokines and chemokines. One of the most important factors is the production of interferon (IFN), which will activate the antiviral immune responses in a fast and effective manner. In a first step, Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) will recognize a pathogen as a foreign particle due to the interaction with Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs). The most studied PRRs are the toll-like receptors (TLRs), which recognize microbial PAMPs. Other PRRs implicated in viral recognition are the RIG-like receptors (RLRs), the cyclic gMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), and the IFN-ɣ-inducible protein 16 (IFI16). The interaction of viral ligands with host receptors activates downstream signaling events that will in turn activate transcription factors, that ultimately regulate the expression of genes implicated in innate and adaptive immunity [5]. For example, if a TLR recognizes a PAMP, a cascade of signals will be activated and will induce the production of cytokines, mostly type I IFN, that will promote the maturation of dendritic cells and regulate macrophages, NK cells, and T and B cells. At this point, the efficacy of host responses will be strongly dependent on a rapid and specific recognition of the pathogen, in order to rapidly activate the first barrier response to control the infection.
At the late phase of infection, adaptive immune responses are activated. These responses are highly specific to a particular pathogen, in contrast with the innate immune ones. Furthermore, adaptive responses provide a long-lasting protection against the specific pathogen. Adaptive responses are carried out by lymphocytes, and there are two main classes of response: antibody responses, and cell-mediated immune responses. Antibody responses are mainly carried out by B cells secreting immunoglobulins, while cell-mediated immune responses are under T cell control. Adaptive immune responses are basically dependent on the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I and II. Adaptive immune responses are shaped by the quality of the initial innate immune responses [6].
Viral evasion of innate immune responses
Due to the short replication times in viruses, and to their high mutation rates, viruses can evolve and adapt quickly to the immune responses to evade them and continue the infection. At first, innate immune responses will be activated which are not pathogen specific. Viruses should evade the mucosal physical barrier to succeed in their entry, and this breakdown is considered a crucial event causing immune activation [7]. Viruses should also override innate responses as the complement system to increase viral spread. To favor their replication and survival, viruses should also combat IFN responses and modulate or mimic cytokines and chemokines that will allow the viruses to create a persistent infection. Finally, blocking cellular functions as pDC or NK cells are also targets for viral evasion.
Evasion of immune sensing pathways: PRRs can recognize a large number of PAMPs including lipopolysaccharide, bacterial endotoxins, flagellins, peptidoglycan, and non-self nucleic acids, among others [8]. For this reason, viral nucleic acids can be rapidly recognized as PAMPs and trigger an immune response. Many strategies used by viruses to evade innate immune responses are mediated by sensors as RLRs, cGAS or IFI16, and successful viruses need to evade or inhibit the activation of intracellular PRRs. Altering or hiding their nucleic acids are strategies to escape immune responses. Inducing the formation of specific replication compartments confined by cellular membranes, or replicating inside organelles, prevents RLRs from accessing viral nucleic acids. In addition, some viruses have evolved ways to degrade RIG-I via ubiquitylation to inhibit their signal cascade, while others encode for viral proteases that directly cleave RLRs. In the end, the IFN cascade is blocked and the production of IFNs is prevented. Another strategy is to relocalize RLRs into virus-induced structures to sequester RLRs and prevent their antiviral responses. cGAS has been recognized as an intracellular sensor that activates the IFN pathway in response to a viral infection, and again, viruses have evolved mechanisms to inhibit such a response [9].
For example, the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has evolved multiple mechanisms to inhibit IFN antiviral activity, and the expression of HCV proteins blocks the transcriptional response to IFN-α [10]. IFI16 has been linked, as well, to innate immunity against viruses, and can serve as nuclear or cytosolic sensor of DNA, playing a role in inducing the inflammasome [11]. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) has developed evasion strategies to counteract the effects of IFI16. HCMV expresses a protein that will phosphorylate IFI16, promoting its nucleo-cytoplasmic relocalization and thus removing IFI16 from the site of restriction activity. It has been also shown that HCMV incorporates IFI16 into newly formatted virions to expulse it from the cell altogether, thereby evading the IFI16 antiviral activity [12]. Influenza virus type A (IAV) is able to antagonize the innate host response by the expression of the non-structural protein 1 (NS1). NS1 is a multifunctional virulence factor that interferes with the RIG-I cascade, and also has a strong impact on gene products induced by viral infection like IFN and pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines [13]. Dengue virus (DENV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are able to block type I IFN expression by escaping recognition of PRRs, or by actively inhibiting PRR-mediated IFN-α/β induction. Their evasion strategies consist basically of a sequestration or modification of viral RNA, direct inhibition of PRRs or adaptor proteins, and antagonism of key signaling proteins downstream of PRRs [14]. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) inhibits cellular protein synthesis in productively infected cells through global mRNA destabilization, and can affect immunological relevant proteins including TLR2 and TLR9 that are capable of sensing EBV infection. Shutoff-induced reduction in protein levels mainly prevent production of newly synthesized effector molecules, rather than reducing the levels of existing PRRs [15].
Evasion of immune effector functions: Viruses have evolved to modulate immune effector functions, including cytokines, chemokines or complement actions. For example, IL-10 is a potent immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory cytokine. HCMV has evolved to express a homologue of IL-10 in order to decrease the immune response [16], while retaining the activities that are advantageous for the virus. Some viruses are able to express chemokine receptor homologues, implicated in viral pathogenesis sequestering chemokines, to limit effector cell activation [17,18].
Among the cytokines, IFNs have a major role in virus infection. They induce immune activation and enhance antigen presentation, and also have antiviral activity [19]. Recognition of PAMPs stimulates the activation of IFN-induced signaling pathways, leading to the production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines and antiviral type I IFN. Viruses have developed many strategies to alter the expression of IFN-stimulated genes, blocking multiple levels of IFN-signal transduction [19]. Some EBV gene products interfere with the function of innate effector molecules. For example, BARF1 neutralizes the effect of host cytokines, leading to reduced IFN-α secretion [20], and BZLF1 is able to downregulate the receptors for IFNs to reduce cellular responses to cytokines, as well as inducing a suppressor of cytokine signaling which again reduces IFN type I production [15]. It is interesting to note that the major sources of IFN are the plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs), which play a central role in the innate immune response. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) inhibits the pDC counts in peripheral blood, and gp120 suppresses pDC activation and production of cytokines, inhibiting IFN production [7].
Viral interference with the complement system has been also described. The complement system, a major host defense mechanism, triggers the recruitment of inflammatory cells and induces the formation of pores in the plasma membranes of target cells. Many viruses have developed different strategies to overcome the effects of the complement and increase viral spread. Some viruses can express structural viral proteins that mimic the function of the cellular regulators of the complement activation (RCA). Others are able to incorporate host RCA into their envelope by budding through the plasma membrane or into intracellular vacuoles, and some viruses even secrete proteins that directly block complement activation [21]. Infected cells can be also lysed via antibody-dependent complement-mediated lysis. For example, the regulatory factor CD59 present in HIV prevents complement mediated neutralization of antibody bound viruses [22]. Additionally, gp41 and gp120 HIV envelope proteins interact with complement proteins, and this causes decreased complement dependent lysis of infected cells [23].
Evasion of NK cell-mediated immune response: NK cells are an important initial defense against many viral infections. NK cells release cytotoxic granules containing perforin and granzymes into infected cells to lyse them. NK cells can also bind to specific apoptosis-inducing receptors on target cells to induce cell death [24]. NK cell regulation is dependent on a fine balance between activating (Ly49D, Ly49H and NKG2D) and inhibitory (killer immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR), immunoglobulin-like transcripts (ILT), and CD94-NKG2D) cell surface receptors [10]. These receptors bind to host MHC-I molecules and transmit inhibitory signals to the NK cell. NK cell target recognition occurs after ligation of activating receptors and repression of inhibitory receptors on the cell surface, and is activated during a wide variety of viral infections by type I IFN. Viruses have developed different approaches in order to avoid NK cell responses. Many viruses express MHC-I homologues, while others evade NK cell responses by increasing surface expression of MHC-I molecules. HIV Nef protein has been postulated as a potential regulator of NK cell cytotoxicity due to its involvement in MHC-I downregulation on CD4+ cells, conferring an additional evasion strategy against NK cells [20]. Virus-mediated inhibition of activating receptor function and production of virally encoded cytokine-binding proteins or cytokine-receptor antagonists are other approaches to circumvent the action of NK cells [24].
Viral evasion of adaptive immune responses
Adaptive antiviral immunity is activated after innate responses, and the quality of these initial innate immune responses will define the effectiveness of the adaptive responses [6]. This adaptive immunity relies on the memory-based response of virus-specific B- and T-cells. Detection and elimination of infected cells is the ultimate goal, and virus-specific T-cell responses involve the activation of CD8+ and CD4+ T-cells by interfering with the MHC-I and -II antigen presentation pathways.
Evasion of neutralizing antibodies: Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) have specific roles in preventing, reducing, and clearing infection. Neutralization prevent viral entry into cells, mainly by recognition of specific regions of the viral capsid or envelope proteins, conformational epitopes, and glycans [25].
Many viruses display low levels of diversity at the amino acid level compared to their nucleotide diversity. Overall, capsid genes are highly constrained to maintain proper capsid folding. Furthermore, many viruses encode capsid residues by rare codons that are highly conserved and, in some cases, close to potential epitopes. This is the case for the hepatitis A virus (HAV), where only a few antigenic variants have been isolated in nature, suggesting some strong capsid constraints limiting antigenic variability [26]. For these reasons, even under immune pressure, substitutions in these specific residues is negatively selected.
Bad vaccine administration can favor the selection of variants able to escape immune system recognition, for example via escape of antibody neutralization despite their lower fitness compared to other viral variants. Due to the large population sizes of viruses, and despite the presence of nAbs, it has been shown that replication under restricted conditions favors the selection of resistant mutants and leads to the emergence of new serotypes, despite genomic, structural or biological constraints. In general, these mutants will have a selective advantage in the presence of nAbs, and lower fitness in permissive conditions (absence of the antibody). However, this process can have unknown consequences due to the emergence of new variants with different pathogenic properties.
One of the most studied viruses, due to previous pandemics and its rapid acquisition of resistance to anti-viral B cell immunity, is IAV. The action of NAbs against the IAV major surface protein (hemagglutinin) is one of the best studied immune responses. IAV has developed two forms of antigenic variation to escape neutralization [15]. One of them is antigenic drift, in which the introduction of point mutations in the genes encoding for the hemagglutinin and neuraminidase can produce specific mutations in the interaction sites and lead to escape variants, due to the impairment of binding of the antibody to the epitope. The error prone polymerase allows the generation of a swarm of mutants, leading to the selection of escape-mutants. The other process is known as antigenic shift, in which RNA segments are exchanged (re-assortment) between two different virus strains during double infection of one host cell, which can lead to major changes in the hemagglutinin protein and block antibody recognition of the virus [13]. This is one of the known strategies to rapidly change viral surface protein composition, and can lead to the generation of pandemic IAV strains.
Besides changes in the amino acid composition of the surface proteins, some viruses like IAV and HIV have developed post-transcriptional modifications, mainly glycosylation, that change the accessibility and function of the viral surface proteins and help with evasion of immune responses. These modifications have important implications in receptor binding, viral infectivity, and virus release. It is important to note that glycosylation can reduce viral pathogenicity if it is close to receptor-binding sites [27].
Evasion of the T-cell-mediated immune response: Cell-mediated immune responses by T cells are also a target for viral evasion. Viruses can impair activation of CD8+ and CD4+ T cells by blocking the presentation of antigen in the context of the MHC class I and II molecules, respectively. MHC-I molecules are able to present peptides that have been degraded by the proteasome in the cytosol of the cell. Proteasome degradation starts with the ubiquitylation of a protein, and is dependent on proteolytic cleavage of a specific sequence in the protein to degrade. Mutations in these specific motifs allows the virus to not cleave the protein in the correct positions, and to impair peptide presentation [28]. Studies with EBV support that changes in protein folding can block the entry to the proteasome complex [29]. In addition, phosphorylation of specific residues of HCMV proteins can also restrict the access of the protein to proteasome degradation, or divert the protein into a different degradation pathway [30]. In a second step, peptides pass the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane, translocated via the transporter associated with antigen presentation (TAP), to be presented by the MHC-I complexes. HMCV expresses a protein able to inhibit TAP and retains the peptides that will not be translocated and presented by MHC-I [31]. Other viruses have developed other strategies to block the activity of TAP, like the herpes simplex virus (HSV) [32] or EBV, in which expression of BNLF2a results in a reduced CD8 + T-cell recognition through inhibition of peptide import by TAP [15].
In IAV, it has been shown that although escape mutations in MHC-I epitopes seems to occur less often than in epitopes of neutralizing antibodies, substitution in the anchor residues can lead to a loss of the binding to the respective MHC-I molecule, or decrease the avidity to the T-cell antigen receptor by mutations in the interacting residues [13]. Another strategy of EBV to inhibit T-cell recognition is the expression of BGLF5, which degrades MHC-I encoding mRNAs, reducing peptide presentation at the cell surface [15].
Other strategies reside in the prevention of MHC-I formation. HCMV is able to express a protein that will retain the MHC-I peptide complexes in the ER, which will then not be expressed at the surface of the cells [31]. Viruses such as varicella-Zoster virus (VZV) or HIV have viral products with a similar function. In addition, HCMV and human herpes virus-8 (HHV-8) express some proteins implicated in the degradation of MHC-I molecules in a proteasome-dependent manner [33,34]. EBV is able to downregulate surface MHC-I molecules by BILF1, reducing transport of MHC-I molecules from the Golgi, and also enhancing degradation via lysosomal proteases [35].
Antigenic variation also has a strong impact on T-cell responses. It has been already shown that cleavage of the peptides is sequence-dependent, and alteration of peptide binding to MHC can create unstable peptide-MHC complexes, as demonstrated in HIV or the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Finally, some viruses are able to downregulate T-cell receptors complexes in T-cells [36].
Viral peptides can also be presented by the MHC-II. In general, MHC-II is able to present antigens derived from exogenous proteins that are endocytosed, degraded in lysosomes, and then delivered to the MHC-II loading compartment [37]. Viruses like HCMV and VZV have evolved mechanisms in order to downregulate MHC-II expression, to reduce the antigen presentation. Downregulation of MHC-II inhibits Th-cell activation and, indirectly, the antibody production by plasma cells. CD4+ T-cells against lytic antigens are also found in the peripheral blood of infected individuals. For example, EBV uses entry receptor Gp42, which binds to MHC-II molecules present on B-cells, but also acts as an immune evasion molecule blocking T-cell receptors (TCRs) class II interactions, precluding activation of CD4+ T-cells. In addition, BGLF5 decreases MHC-II molecules at the cell surface via degradation of MHC-II mRNAs, as also occurs for MHC-I [15].
Finally, it is important to mention the action of the programmed cell death protein (PD-1), an immunoglobulin that regulates T cell responses. PD-1 expression is usually modulated by cytokines, and induced through TCRs, although it has been reported in other cells like B cells, NKs, or DCs. His role in the evasion of tumor cells has been extensively described, although also regulates antiviral immunity. Viruses have developed different mechanisms to modulate PD-1 expression, usually mediated by upregulation of PD-1 and its ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2, as has been observed during infection caused by many viruses such as HIV, HCV, or HBV. However, although PD-1/PD-L1 impact in chronic viral infections has been well described, their impact in early infections is still under study [38]. It has been shown that T cell exhaustion in chronic viral infections unable to clear the persistent infections due to the upregulation of PD-1, and recent works show the potential of PD-1 therapy to rescue T cells and control the virus [39]. Nevertheless, how viruses modulate these responses as a viral evasion mechanism, or if it represents an adaptation of the host defenses is still controversial, and further efforts in this field are mandatory to determine the nature of this interaction.
Viruses are constantly under immune system pressure, leading to the emergence of new variants that allow them to escape. Due to the wide range of options that the immune system has to block viral infections, viruses have evolved different mechanisms to escape from almost all the possible pathways. Understanding viral evolution and escape strategies for the specific pathways or molecules is of special interest in the development of antiviral drugs or vaccines. For example, identification of epitopes that escape rapidly to the virus-specific T-cells is of special interest for the production of epitope-based vaccines. Further efforts should be undertaken in order to better understand viral escape strategies at the molecular level, as well as how host cells evolve to thwart viral immune escape.
This research received no external funding. P.D.-C. was funded by a Juan de la Cierva Incorporación postdoctoral contract from Spanish MINECO.
I thank Prof. Seiamak Bahram from previous discussions.
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A Verizon worker who used a boom lift to rescue a cat stuck atop a telephone pole has been suspended for 15 days.
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Daily Mail reports the cat had been atop the pole for about 12 hours.
When German's bosses found out, he was suspended for 15 days. Co-workers have started a GoFundMe account to raise the estimated $4,000 in wages he'll lose as a result of the suspension.
'We take no joy in this job action," Verizon said in a written statement provided to KYW-TV in Philadelphia. "However, we’re committed and responsible for keeping our employees and customers safe while working in a particular area. Unfortunately, while this employee’s goal was admirable, he potentially put his life and those around him in jeopardy."
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Editorial: Upward Intuition a model for elected officials
The ongoing story of the skate park is a lesson in commitment, grit and passion of a single person convinced he can improve our community.
Editorial: Upward Intuition a model for elected officials The ongoing story of the skate park is a lesson in commitment, grit and passion of a single person convinced he can improve our community. Check out this story on pnj.com: http://www.pnj.com/story/opinion/2018/06/23/editorial-upward-intuition-skate-park-model-elected-officials/721153002/
Pensacola News Journal Published 8:00 a.m. CT June 23, 2018
Jon Shell gets notification by phone his organization, Upward Intuition, was named a recipient of a $100,000 grant from Gannett, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Shell and his organization are planning to build a skate park in downtown Pensacola. (Photo: Tony Giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com)Buy Photo
A huge congratulations to Pensacola resident Jon Shell and his organization Upward Intuition, which became one of only two $100,000 grant recipients out of the more than 500 submissions nationally for the Gannett Foundation's "A Community Thrives" (ACT) grants for 2018. The money will go toward Shell’s community-focused passion project of building a skate park in downtown Pensacola.
More: A Community Thrives: How to receive funding and grants from the Gannett Foundation
Gannett is the parent company of the Pensacola News Journal.
As reported by the PNJ’s Jim Little last week:
“Upward Intuition was founded in 2015 by Shell with the commitment to build a public skate park that will occupy one city block at the end of the planned Hollice T. Williams Park that will stretch the length of the Interstate 110 overpass.
Escambia County was awarded a $1.6 million grant to design Williams Park in April.
The skate park will be named the Blake Doyle Community Park in memory of Shell's late friend Blake Doyle, who was killed by a train in 2015.
Upward Intuition, through the park, seeks to address crime and drug prevention, and add to the neighborhood with things like From the Ground Up Community Garden, walking paths, an integrated amphitheater and stage, and the public skate park.”
Related: Upward Intuition wins $100,000 'A Community Thrives' grant for downtown Pensacola skate park
The physical goal of building a skate park is centered on Shell’s more intangible mission to create positivity, wellness and a more vibrant community in his hometown. And it’s yet another example of citizen-powered action that is shaping public spaces and enhancing quality of life in our city.
In context of the ongoing conversations hosted by CivicCon — a joint partnership between the Pensacola News Journal and Studer Community Institute — Shell’s skate park story is exactly the sort of thing that everyone is talking about in relation to building better cities, stronger communities and thriving neighborhoods.
It's important to note that the process has not been quick or easy. Shell has been chipping away at this for three years. There have been countless meetings with boards and elected officials. There has been the obligatory planning and fundraising. And just last week, Shell waited patiently into the night through a nearly six-hour city council meeting just to deliver a brief update on the progress with the project. That was just another example of one small step in Shell’s mission to make this skate park a reality. It’s why this project deserves the $100,000 from the Gannett Foundation — and so much more.
More: CivicCon: Vote to name Pensacola the 'strongest town' in the world
While skateboarding may seem like a distant diversion to some in our community, the transformative potential this park carries is tremendous. Shell rightly talks about the positive lessons and personal growth that can be gained through the sport. And he’s rightly recognized a lack of locational support for those athletes in Pensacola.
Sports are one of the most powerful tools for positive transformation that any community has. It's in the public's interests to provide support for the athletic activities that people are passionate about, but despite its broad popularity, skateboarding is one sport that has traditionally been neglected. This park is about to change that.
Related: Perfect Plain throwing Pensacola skateboarding party to raise funds for new skate park
But beyond skateboarding, this park is likely to spark additional economic growth by activating unused public property beneath the interstate. It will inject activity and human-scale walkability onto land that has been wasted for years. And that activity is almost certainly guaranteed to attract others to cluster to it with projects and investments of their own.
In other words, Shell’s project isn’t just an exciting and passionate thing to do. It is an economically intelligent thing to do. It is a relatively inexpensive way to transform and reactivate public space that has been forgotten. It is a creative solution that adds an amenity while reducing a glut of unutilized land. It is a win on multiple fronts. And much like the community garden nearby, once this skate park is in the ground, just watch what other fruits blossom from soils nearby.
More: Pensacola skate park design almost complete as work continues to secure funding
As city and county officials get bogged down in debates about wildly expensive arenas and elaborate, over-budget community centers, Shell’s skate park is a reminder of an alternative way. This project will demonstrate the overall value of creative planning and human activity as opposed to extravagant taxpayer-funded budgets. It’s a challenge to seek more imaginative solutions that simply improve quality of life for local citizens.
The ongoing story of the skate park is a lesson in process and showing up. Shell combines the ability of smiling and handshaking with an enthusiastic willingness to dig in and get his own hands dirty. With this sort of grit and authenticity, Shell has emerged as a true young leader in this community.
His hard work, focus, and commitment to building his hometown a skate park should inspire our elected officials to seek more of an “Upward Intuition” of their own.
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Rollback of Environmental Law Could Be Harmful to MN
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Testimony Today on Bill to Gut Ohio’s Clean Energy Laws
PHOTO: The Senate Utilities Commission hears final testimony today on a controversial bill to overhaul Ohio's clean energy laws. Photo credit: freedigitalphotos.net.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The state Senate Utilities Commission is to hear final testimony today on a controversial bill to overhaul Ohio's clean-energy laws.
Dave Rinebolt, executive director of Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy, will testify at the hearing on Senate Bill 58, which would revise renewable-energy and efficiency standards for electric utilities. He said the legislation transfers the dollars-and-cents benefits of energy efficiency from customers to utilities, and would make it harder to expand renewable energy in Ohio.
"It would eliminate the incentive to build new generation in Ohio," he said. "It would reduce the amount of energy efficiency created by utility programs, and it would increase revenues to the utilities, just for doing what they are supposed to do under the law."
The legislation was introduced by Sen. Bill Seitz, R-Cincinnati, who said the changes are needed because the five-year-old standards are too costly and burdensome.
While Rinebolt agreed that improvements to the standards are needed, he said SB 58 isn't the way to go because it would cost customers more and save less energy. A companion bill has been introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives.
According to Ohio State University researchers, the state's energy-efficiency and renewable-energy standards have helped create more than 3,000 jobs and increased clean-energy investments. Even more important to consumers, Rinebolt said, is the 1.4 percent reduction in wholesale energy prices, which has translated into lower prices for customers.
"Customers care not only about what the price of power is tomorrow, but what it's going to be in 20 years," he said. "So, if we want to stabilize power prices over the long term, we need to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy now."
The study also found Ohioans would pay more than $3.5 billion more on their electricity bills in the next 12 years if Senate Bill 58 is enacted.
The OSU research is online at aeeohioinstitute.org. The text of SB 58 is at legislature.state.oh.us.
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Email: info@pulleyandbuttonholetheatre.org
Address: P.O Box 2114 Jenkintown, PA 19046
The Play is the Thing!
-REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS-
Auditions will be held on July 15, 17 and 18 from 7-10 pm at Homestead Hall, located at 821 Homestead Road in Jenkintown PA. There is ample parking on sight and the theatre is located 1/2 block from the RT 55 bus, or a 10 minute walk from the Jenkintown/Wyncote train station.
While all roles in Mrs. Harrison have already been cast, all other roles in the other plays are open. Actors of all ethnicities, identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply. PBTC is committed to presenting diverse ensembles in every production--on stage and off.
As always, we ask that you MEMORIZE a 2-minute monologue that shows us who you are or who you want to be as an actor. We want to see you. Pulley & Buttonhole believes strongly that our company should reflect the wide world. We encourage actors of all ethnicities, identities, sizes, abilities and experience to audition.
Rehearsals take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 and Sunday afternoons from 2-6. Due to the tight rehearsal schedule, we ask that you not have any other conflicting rehearsals. Leading Ladies will begin rehearsing in January, and runs the last 2 weekends of February. Noises Off begins rehearsing at the end of March and opens in early May.
Synopses and character information for each of the the Mainstage plays are below. This information was submitted by the directors or playwrights for each production. For questions or accommodations, please email info@pulleyandbuttonholetheatre.org.
Pulley & Buttonhole Theatre Company is an all volunteer organization.
by Caroline Gage
Directed by Bridget Reilly Beauchamp, Music Direction by Zanna Yoshida
Actors auditioning for Leading Ladies should prepare a short musical selection to be sung a cappella.
Leading Ladies is a sparkling all-women cabaret musical incorporating seven separate historical vignettes onto a single set, a backstage dressing room.
At the opening of the play, Mary, a young actor tortured by doubts about her ability, debates whether or not she should abandon her career in “The Voice of My Critics.” The dressing room comes alive with ghosts of famous women actors, and one by one they reenact critical moments in their own careers, when they had to confront fear and doubt:
SARAH SIDDONS, fired from Drury Lane, realizes her meteoric rise to fame was only the payoff for David Garrick’s sexual exploitation of her. She resolves to play the provinces until she can make it back to London by herself. She belts out “When the Show Is Over,” the strip song to end all strip songs.
CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN, laughed off the stage for being fat, determines not to give in to humiliation with her inspirational “Audience of One.”
ELEANORA DUSE, pregnant and abandoned by her lover at the time of her big theatre break, pulls herself together so the show can go on. The Stage Manager joins her for a theatrical soft-shoe duet, “Improvise!”
SARAH BERNHARDT, rejected by French audiences who have not forgiven her for deserting the national theatre, turns the tables on Bastille Day at the Paris Opera. Thumbing her nose at traditional proprieties, she sings, “I Know What Pleases the People,” a song which gives her the opportunity to reprise a half dozen of her best on-stage dying effects.
MINNIE FISKE, the longest holdout against the notorious Syndicate, rallies her troupe to give up their New York run when she learns that the theatre where they are playing is “all sold out.” Her loyal company joins her in the gospel stomp, “All Sold Out” - but not before their rambunctious rendition in three-part Sweet-Adeline harmony of “An Actress Needs a Home.”
LAURETTE TAYLOR, after fifteen years without work, overcomes the stigma of alcoholism to stage a risky comeback in an unknown vehicle --- The Glass Menagerie. Putting on “a little more rouge to hide all the blue,” she sings a compelling torch song to “The Old Ingenue.”
Finally, Mary, with the help of the crusty stage manager and the feisty older actor Edith, reaches a resolution to her dilemma: She will stay.
A note about the music: The fourteen musical numbers run the gamut from bump-and-grind to gospel stomp, from three-part harmonies to piano bar blues. Cabaret numbers with the emphasis on entertainment.
More info can be found at: https://carolyngage.weebly.com/leading-ladies.html
Directed by Josh Keiter
Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play.
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DOTTY OTLEY - A late-middle-aged actress. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the housekeeper for the Brents' home in England in Nothing's On.
LLOYD DALLAS - The director of a play-within-the-play, called Nothing's On.
GARRY LEJEUNE - A stuttering actor, easily fired up. Plays Roger, the estate agent looking to let the Brent's house in Nothing's On.
BROOKE ASHTON - A young inexperienced actress from London. Plays Vicki, who works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger in Nothing's On.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - Assistant Stage Manager.
FREDERICK FELLOWES - Has a serious fear of violence and blood. Plays Phillip Brent, who lives out of the country with his wife Flavia to avoid paying taxes and is on a secret visit in Nothing's On.
BELINDA BLAIR - Cheerful and sensible, a reliable actress. Plays Flavia, Philip Brent's wife, who is dependable, though not one for household duties in Nothing's On.
TIM ALLGOOD - An over-worked Stage Manager.
SELSDON MOWBRAY - Elderly and with actorly mannerisms. Plays Selsdon, a burglar and an old man in his seventies, breaking into the Brents' house in Nothing's On.Nothing's On.
Homestead Hall
821 Homestead Road
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Let's not be blinded by the "bright side"
Statements made at last month’s International Conference on Labour Mobility in Dubai demonstrate that official narratives continue to deny the systematic nature of migrant exploitation. Gulf News summarized one presentation in particular which called for the focus to shift to the "bright side of migration," and proceeded to denigrate the validity of reports delineating the structural causes of migrant exploitation. GCC states disparage repeated documentation of abuse as "anecdotal" to delegitimize calls for reform, unapologetically belittling migrant worker experiences; most recently, the UAE attempted to undercut the ILO's trafficking report by claiming that situations of forced labor were based on qualitative data that could not be extrapolated to the country or region at large. Yet GCC states themselves often obstruct quantitative analysis by failing to collect critical data and failing to ensure the accessibility of any statistics that are maintained. Mechanisms for reporting abusive or exploitative conditions and consequently aggregating more accurate data are furthermore obstructed by the poor implementation of reporting mechanisms.
The presenter endeavored to study "the true effects" of migration to the UAE on 2,727 Indian households across 10 states of India, suggesting that all previous research on the effects of migrant workers was “inaccurate.” He concluded that “concerns about over-indebtedness, regret, and unrealised aspirations should be regarded as anecdotal rather than systematic. "
Proposing that one survey conducted in one country discounts years of research conducted by multiple organizations and stakeholders endeavors to endorse less scrutiny of GCC practices. The volume of negative "anecdotes" in reports produced by a broad cross-section of organizations and individuals evidence that the framework of migration and employment facilitate exploitation. Criticism of the migration system does not suggest that all migrants face precarious conditions, but rather that GCC states fail to implement effective protections to combat regular abuse. The numerical majority of migrants may not face conditions of forced labor or life-threatening issues, but the GCC's migration system overwhelmingly hinges the likelihood of a fair experience on chance. Migrants’ well being should not depend upon the benevolence of their employers but should be enshrined in the rule of law.
The presenter further suggested that “Indeed, they [these findings] raise questions about continuing to place top research priority on ‘problematic and exploitative labour relations’ and suggest instead exploring other aspects of the effects of Gulf labour migration,”
The purpose of these reports and the research that informs them is to encourage reform so that migration and its positive effects continue without undue transgressions on human rights. Because migrants will continue to take advantages of the higher salaries, and because of the potential social benefits of migration, scrutiny labor frameworks and social relations must continue. Priorities need not lie in examining either the positive or negative effects of migration; both the costs of migration and its 'bright side' must be evaluated in order to accurately gauge conditions and improve the well-being of all stakeholders.
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Pictured above, Mike welcomes Senator Bernie Sanders to Somerville at an Our Revolution event in October 2017.
Mike's 2018 re-election campaign is proud to be endorsed and supported by the following organizations and labor unions:
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
MassEquality
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Boston Teachers Union
National Association of Social Workers P.A.C.E.
Our Revolution Massachusetts
Massachusetts Peace Action
Indivisible Mystic Valley
Moms Demand "Gun Sense" Candidate
International Association of Machinists Local 264
Bricklayers Local 3
Carpenters Local 328
IBEW Local 104
IBEW Local 2222
Ironworkers Local 7
Greater Boston Laborers’ Council
UFCW1445
Pipefitters 537
UAW Region 9
UA 5
Sheet Metal Workers 17
Carmen’s Union 589
Insulators Local 6
Severice Employees International Union Local 888
Boston Gas Workers Local 12003
United Steel Workers of America
Teamsters Local 122
Somerville Municipal Employees Association
Mike's 2016 campaign was proud to be endorsed by the following organizations:
Mass Alliance
The Sierra Club
The National Organization for Women (NOW)
The National Association of Social Workers
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Progressive Massachusetts
Mass-Care
Our Revolution
Dig Boston
The Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts
Mike has also been endorsed by local leaders, including:
MIT Professor Noam Chomsky
Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig
Somerville Alderman Matt McLaughlin
Cambridge City Councilor Nadeem Mazen
Cambridge City Councilor Jan Devereux
Cambridge City Councilor Dennis Carlone
Former Cambridge City Councilor Minka vanBeuzekom
Cambridge School Committee member Patty Nolan
Cambridge School Committee member Emily Dexter
Somerville School Committee member Lee Erica Palmer
Mike has been featured in the following media and letters to the editor:
The Progressive Choice
Dig Boston: We Like Mike
Cambridge Day: Connolly is the true progressive choice for Rep.
Cambridge Day: Connolly a standout choice for State Rep, say officials, residents from four wards
Boston.com: Bernie Sanders' new organization backs 4 Massachusetts candidates
Commonwealth Magazine: Bernie's Bay State army mobilizes
Somerville Journal: Mass Alliance endorses Mike Connolly
Scout Cambridge: Activist Mike Connolly has eyes set on State House
Cambridge Chronicle: "Big Mike" is the standout choice
Cambridge Chronicle: Impressed with Connolly's approach, ideas
Cambridge Chronicle: Connolly up for 'big challenge' in race against incumbent Toomey
Affordable Housing and Equality
Cambridge Chronicle: Connolly will fight housing crisis
Cambridge Chronicle: Make progress for all residents, by Mike Connolly
Cambridge Chronicle: Editorial: Massachusetts anemic democracy
Cambridge Day: Connolly innovates on affordable housing, deserves election, activists say
Cambridge Day: Summer heats up for Black Lives Matter
Cambridge Chronicle: Connolly is strong advocate for environment
Cambridge Chronicle: Reducing plastics in the environment
Cambridge Chronicle: Support public schools, vote Connolly
Criminal Justice Reform and Sensible Drug Policy
Cambridge Chronicle: Marijuana ballot question showcases candidates' differences
Cambridge Day: Medical marijuana dispensary wins vote, a 'milestone'
Reproductive Rights and Women's Rights
Cambridge Day: Pro-choice voters urged to select Connolly
Cambridge Day: Connolly gets endorsement of National Organization for Women
Cambridge Chronicle: NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts Endorses Mike Connolly
Endorsed by Massachusetts Nurses Association
Posted by Chris Addis · November 07, 2016 10:29 AM
The Massachusetts Nurses Association is proud to announce its endorsement of Democrat Mike Connolly for State Representative in the 26th Middlesex District of Cambridge and Somerville. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8.
"Mike Connolly represents a new generation of leaders bringing fresh ideas to the State House," said Donna Kelly-Williams, Massachusetts Nurses Association President. "I am especially excited about his strong support of single-payer healthcare and his commitment to ensure safe staffing limits in all hospitals in Massachusetts. Mike will be a hard worker on Beacon Hill and the MNA is very pleased to support him," Kelly-Williams added.
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Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund
Posted by Chris Addis · November 04, 2016 9:45 AM
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, the advocacy and political arm of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, recently announced their endorsement of Mike Connolly for the 26th Middlesex District seat of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Election Day is Tuesday, November 8.
“Mike Connolly understands that access to sexual and reproductive health care and comprehensive sexuality education are essential for building healthy communities. We need allies like Mike Connolly in the State House to push the state forward with policies that put patients first, strengthen reproductive rights, and eliminate barriers to vital health care for women, men, and young people," said Jennifer Childs-Roshak, MD, MBA, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts.
Endorsed by the National Association of Social Workers
Posted by Chris Addis · August 31, 2016 9:27 AM
The National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter has announced its endorsement of Mike Connolly for State Representative in the 26th Middlesex District of Cambridge and Somerville. The election will be decided in the Democratic primary on Thursday, September 8.
NASW PACE Co-Chair, Gary Howell Walton, offers these words of support for Mike's candidacy:
“We chose to endorse Mike Connolly for his commitment to social work values. We look forward to our work together with Mike in the Massachusetts State House to pass legislation that will advance the social work profession and rectify inequities that our clients face. We feel confident that Mike will make a real difference in the lives of people in his district.”
The National Association of Social Workers makes endorsements through its Political Action Committee for Candidate Election (PACE). PACE endorses candidates for the state legislature who will actively support NASW's policy agenda.
Endorsed by Our Revolution!
Posted by Chris Addis · August 24, 2016 11:55 PM
Cambridge attorney Mike Connolly is among the first in the nation to be endorsed by Our Revolution, the much-anticipated successor organization to Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign.
Our Revolution was launched this evening by Senator Sanders via live stream from Burlington, Vermont. The organization will be led by some of Senator Sanders' top staffers; its stated goal is "to transform American politics to make our political and economic systems once again responsive to the needs of working families."
Mike is one of just sixty-two candidates from across the nation to be endorsed by Our Revolution. Other endorsees include former U.S. Senator Russ Fiengold of Wisconsin, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, Rep. Kieth Ellison of Minnesota, and Senate candidate Zephyr Teachout of New York. Senator Sanders also announced that Our Revolution will be looking to expand its list of endorsees in the coming months, for positions ranging from school board to state legislature.
Endorsed by the Sierra Club
Posted by Chris Addis · August 16, 2016 2:00 PM
The Sierra Club of Massachusetts has announced its endorsement of Mike Connolly for State Representative in the 26th Middlesex District of Cambridge and Somerville. The election will be decided in the Democratic primary on Thursday, September 8.
David Rudolph, political chair of the Massachusetts chapter, says:
We can count on Mike Connolly to a be an active, clear eyed and pragmatic advocate for the environment and sustainability in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Mike has a record of effective leadership on environmental issues in his own Cambridge community and in building coalitions of residents, climate experts, city officials and environmentally focused organizations. Mike led the drive in Cambridge to advance a groundbreaking proposal for net zero carbon emissions that has become a model for other cities. As a Cambridge City Councilor’s aide, Mike played a key role in implementing a working single use plastic bag ban in Cambridge, the largest municipality on the East Coast to do so. He is well informed on the region’s energy, transportation and climate sustainability and sees the big picture and the details.
We feel Mike is the candidate better prepared to be a legislative leader on environmental and climate issues. We enthusiastically endorse Mike to represent the 26th Middlesex District."
Endorsed by the Massachusetts chapter of the National Organization for Women
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee has announced its endorsement of Mike Connolly for State Representative in 26th Middlesex District of Cambridge and Somerville.
Nancy Rosenblum and Donna Denoncourt, Co-Chairs of the Mass. NOW PAC, say: “We can count on Mike to protect every woman's right to choose. His support of increasing the minimum wage to $15 and indexing for inflation promotes economic equity. He will be a strong, progressive voice and advocate for all of NOW's priority issues. We enthusiastically endorse Mike Connolly for State Representative in 26th Middlesex.”
The Mass. NOW PAC endorses candidates who are committed to NOW’s mission and priority issue areas, including reproductive freedom, racial justice, constitutional rights, economic justice, LGBT Rights, and ending violence against women. In order to receive the support of the Mass. NOW PAC, candidates must go through a rigorous endorsement process, including a multi-issue questionnaire and an interview with PAC members.
Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
Posted by Chris Addis · July 26, 2016 11:05 AM
NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, the political leader of the pro-choice movement in the Commonwealth, recently announced their endorsement of Mike Connolly for the 26th Middlesex District seat of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The election will be decided in the Democratic primary on Thursday, September 8.
"Mike Connolly has the right values to be a true leader in the fight to ensure that all women in the Commonwealth have access to the full range of reproductive health care options, including abortion,” said Christian Miron, deputy director of NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts. "This is a critical election for reproductive rights, which makes it essential to guarantee that we send pro-choice leaders to Beacon Hill who will actively work to promote a pro-choice agenda, including ensuring the right to abortion. Mike Connolly has demonstrated that he will lead the charge for reproductive freedom without any reservations.”
Endorsed by Mass Alliance!
Posted by Mike Connolly · June 03, 2016 5:42 PM
Great news! I just learned that our campaign has been endorsed by Mass Alliance, a coalition of the state's leading progressive advocacy organizations with a stellar record of winning elections!
This endorsement means a lot to me — not only because it's a sure sign that our campaign for new leadership for Cambridge and Somerville is on the right track — but especially because so many of the great, progressive legislators that I have looked up to over the years have also been endorsed by this organization.
Here is an excerpt from an op-ed submitted by MassAllaince director Jordan Powers to the Somerville Journal:
"Mike was raised in public housing, benefited from Head Start and other social services and through a scholarship worked his way through college. He went on to attend law school, becoming an attorney and establishing himself as a community leader dedicated to serving the public interest. He knows firsthand the importance our commitment to every child is,” said Jordan Berg Powers, executive director of Mass Alliance.
“Rep. [Tim] Toomey has twisted himself in all directions trying to rewrite his voting history, but the record is clear. Mass Citizens for Life, an anti-choice group, recently rated Rep. Toomey as 100 percent pro-life,” Powers said. “When given the chance to support public education, Rep. Toomey voted not once, but twice, most recently in April, to sell our schools off to big corporate donors. Rep. Toomey had a chance to fulfill his promise of MBTA expansion — but time and again voted against additional revenue that would support projects like the Green Line Extension and the Somerville Community Path. And at a time when citizens are making it clear they want more support for addiction and less mass incarceration, Rep. Toomey voted four times since 2014 to expand mandatory minimums. Rep. Toomey is out of step with the progressive leadership that voters in Cambridge and Somerville deserve.
“The things that are important to Mike are the things that are important to us — a clean, safe environment, public schools that provide our kids with a high-quality education and an economic system that gives working families a fair shot,” Powers added. “As the largest progressive organization in the Commonwealth, Mike was the only choice in this race.”
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Private Jewish Tours Venice
Venice City Center
City of Canals
Tour Jewish Venice with us, and discover a history as rich and varied as “The City of Canals” itself. The Jewish Ghetto of Venice, established in the early 16th century, was the birthplace of the word “ghetto” itself! The former ghetto area is now the center of contemporary Jewish life in Venice, and our tour brings you to the many sites of Venice Jewish heritage there. Of course, with so many fascinating things to do in Venice, we do not neglect Venice attractions like the Piazza San Marco, where we share insight into the role and position of the Jews in Venetian history.
In 1516 Jews in Venice were forced to live in a closed-door “ghetto” --one of the Venetian islands where there had been a foundry with slag or “ghèto” in Italian, hence the origin of the name.This origin ghetto exists intact today and is the center of Jewish life. The Scola Grande Tedesca and Scola Canton, both from the 16th century can still be visited today! Famous personalities included Rabbi Simone Luzzato, Rabbi Leon da Modena and poetess Sara Coppio Sullam, whose salon drew many educated men and aristocrats. When Napoleon marched into Venice in 1797 restrictions on Jewish residence were lifted. About 1,200 Jews were in Venice when German troops occupied the city in 1943. 205 people were deported to the extermination camps, including Chief Rabbi Adolfo Ottolenghi.
Our tour of Venice will begin at the world’s most famous square: Piazza San Marco. Decisions throughout history which affected Venetian Jews were made here. In front of the magnificent Doge’s Palace we will discuss the Venetian government’s attitudes towards the Papacy on the one hand and the Jewish community on the other. We will then take a Traghetto (a gondola ferry) across the Grand Canal to visit the three areas of the Ghetto (Ghetto Nuovo, Ghetto Vecchio and Ghetto Novissimo), retracing the history of the Jewish Community of Venice from the 15th century up to modern day. Your guide will tell you about today’s community of about 500 people, served by five synagogues, a Jewish bookstore, a Jewish publishing house, a social center, a rest home, a museum, a yeshiva and a kosher restaurant. If time allows, we will visit the small Jewish Museum there. Located in the Campo of the Ghetto Novo, it is situated between the two most ancient Venetian synagogues.
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[I would like to] write to thank you for arranging for our very informative and enjoyable day with our Venice guide. Her deep knowledge of both historical and contemporary Venice - in its Jewish and "non-Jewish" aspects - helped us to learn about the city in a way that would otherwise not have been possible. We had requested and of course loved the tour of the Jewish ghetto and synagogues, but found so much more through her skilled and energetic leadership ... At all times, she was generous, helpful, and personal in the best possible way. Given that we had only a limited amount of time in Venice, we felt that we saw a lot for a first visit, and look forward to a return someday to experience even more. Thanks ... for making this an outstanding, meaningful, and fun visit! I also want to thank M&H for detailed, prompt, and courteous service in planning our program, and especially for your outstanding assistance when the Istanbul portion of the Viking tour had to be cancelled. Your excellent "customer service" gives us complete confidence and great anticipation as we approach each of the trips we have planned with you.
As always, thank you for opening wonderful new worlds to us. More to come!
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The Originals, Ep. 2.03, “Every Mother’s Son” interweaves centuries of history together
The Originals, Season 2, Episode 3, “Every Mother’s Son”
Written by Christopher Hollier
Directed by Dermott Downs
Airs Mondays at 8pm EST on The CW
On this week’s The Originals, Esther plans a dinner with her sons, Hayley helps a witch, and Marcel convinces Elijah to train his new lackey.
The majority of “Every Mother’s Son” is a set-up for future episodes, and the episode is pretty good for what it ultimately is. A lot of grade-A decisions are made during the hour that’ll only make future episodes better and more compelling. After only three episodes, this season seems to be on relatively-solid footing, and “Every Mother’s Son” does a good job fleshing out what to expect in the forthcoming weeks.
Since this season is zeroing in on the sprawling Mikaelson clan, a lot of characters that the audience grew to love in season one have been largely absent or given the short shrift. Mainly Cami is missing, but Davina and Marcel have also been relegated to background characters for the time being. This is especially disappointing given how dynamic a character Cami’s become, as well as how intriguing all three characters are when they’re on screen. Hopefully their roles will increase moving forward with the season, because all of the actors, and characters, deserve better.
Luckily, the episode chooses to move Esther from the body of a teenage girl–one who could never quite sell Esther’s power and obsession with her own children–into the body of a much more frightening and impressive witch. Esther now feels like an increasingly-viable threat under the guidance of actress Sonja Sohn. Sohn clearly understands the myriad of emotions running through the Mikaelson matriarch, and her obvious talent briefly shines through in the episode. She’s going to be a treat to watch.
Actor Yusuf Gatewood is also quite impressive as Elijah and Klaus’s brother Finn. Gatewood is truly scary when his rage slips out during his confrontation with his brothers. Centuries of rage simmer beneath Finn’s well-mannered exterior, and he’s not an easy character to accurately portray by any means. Gatewood sells Finn’s severe emotion with ease and elevates Finn into an adversary almost equal to Esther herself. He and Sohn are real acting powerhouses on this show, and they are definitely worthy of playing such ancient antagonists.
As for the show’s continuing themes of family (particularly family lost), The Originals is really driving home the Mikaelson’s vast familial issues while simultaneously working in Marcel and Hayley’s ties to the family. It’s a really good move, tying the past and the present together so well, because it makes Klaus and co.’s struggle to keep New Orleans their home feel relevant, even when the show delves into flashbacks from nearly 1,000 years ago. The Originals is turning into quite the epic saga, but it has yet to feel like the show is overreaching or treading into ridiculous territory.
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Posted on July 23, 2015 by Portsmouth Daily Times
Knittel ready for homecoming
Alex Hider | PDT West graduate Brady Knittel plays a ball at third base on Thursday for Waverly Post 142.
Alex Hider
ahider@civitasmedia.com
Though he had a solid freshman season at the University of Rio Grande, West graduate Brady Knittel will return home to pitch at Shawnee State next season.
In his first year of college ball, Knittel appeared in 10 games for the RedStorm this season, making six starts while amassing a 2-1 overall record. He struck out 13 batters in 30 total innings throughout the 2015 season.
The highlight of Knittel’s year came in the postseason, as the RedStorm — second-place finishers in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during the regular season — barreled through the KIAC postseason tournament and defeated Indiana University-Southeast for a spot in the NAIA World Series.
In the World Series, the RedStorm (who finished 35-22 on the season) notched wins against Southeastern (Fla.), Auburn Montgomery and Bryan (Tenn.) in Daytona Beach, Fla. before bowing out of the double-elmination regional tournament.
But soon after the season ended, Knittel decided he needed a change of scenery.
“(Rio) just wasn’t a fit. It just wasn’t it for me,” he said.
Knittel decided to transfer to Shawnee State and join the baseball program there. Though Rio Grande defeated the Bears in three of the four games the teams played this year, Kinttel was impressed with Shawnee State’s program.
“Watching them as we played them — how disciplined and what a good program they are — it shows whenever we play them,” Knittel said.
In order to prepare for his homecoming with the Bears, Knittel has spent the summer working with the Waverly Post 142 baseball team, where he’s developed into one of the team’s veteran leaders.
“I try to be (a leader),” he said.
He’s also been one of the Shockers’ most reliable pitchers. He’s thrown 26.2 solid innings for Post 142 this season with a 3.41 ERA while striking out 15 batters.
Knittel’s biggest appearance for the Shockers this season came on Monday, when he threw 125 gutsy pitches in Post 142’s comeback win over Circleville Post 134 in the Region 5 tournament. Despite playing with suspect defense behind him (Waverly committed four errors in the first two innings), Knittel bounced back to keep the Panthers in check.
“That performance by Brady was one of the best I’ve had at the Legion level,” Post 142 coach Jonathon Teeters told the Daily Times on Monday.
Knittel has also worked on his hitting with the Shockers. Though he never appeared at the plate for the RedStorm this season, he’s batted a solid .462 this season for Post 142 with five doubles, a home run and nine RBI.
Knittel hopes the work he’s put in this summer translates to his new team this coming spring.
“I’m just working on trying to get my velocity up to be more of a dominant pitcher,” Knittel said. “Whatever the situation may be, I’m just working on getting my velocity up and hitting my spots, and being more accurate.”
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It's the Grand Finale for FOCUS ON LOVE by CANDEE FICK!
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Book Tour Grand Finale for
Focus On Love
By Candee Fick
We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops
you can see snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below:
Launch - Author Interview
Q: What do you hope readers take with them after they've read it?
A: Since it's a sweet romance, I want readers to leave with a sigh, a sappy smile, a warm fuzzy feeling, and a new book boyfriend in Ryan. I want readers to have experienced the highs and lows of the journey along with Liz and then participate vicariously in her victory. But mostly along the way, I hope readers feel the tug toward a deeper or new relationship with the Creator of everything who still wants to be their personal Friend.
Hearts & Scribbles - Excerpt
At least she’d finally seen Jerry’s true colors. But was it too late to fight for her place? If she needed to stay, completing her degree would have to wait.
She squared her shoulders and faced her dad. “Logo designer aside, do these shirts mean I can finally start working with you? Because I’d love to see us expand into new areas and revamp our website.”
Dad waved a hand dismissively. “Jerry’s full of ideas for doing all that. What we really need is office support.”
More of Jerry’s words came flooding back to her. “You don’t need a business degree to answer the phones and stuff envelopes.” Liz’s stomach clenched along with her fists.
Better to know the truth than to cling to hope. “Are you ever going to give me a chance to step behind the camera?”
Remembrancy - Review
"This book does exactly what the title suggests. It focuses on love. . . .the love of family as well as friends, . . and a healthy helping of God’s love are all represented within its pages. . . .
I was a bit disappointed when I reached the end of this book. Liz and Ryan are people I could have hung out with for another hundred pages. But I will take comfort in the hop of another excellent read from Candee Fick in the future."
Mello & June, It's a Book Thang! - Guest Post
Can You Really Find Love on the Job?
My husband and I met while working at a private high school. He taught math while coaching football and baseball. I taught chemistry and coached cross country and track.
We might never have talked outside of polite conversation at staff meetings, except for the fact we had a handful of matchmaking students in common. Have you ever been around hormonal teenagers especially near Valentine’s Day? They latched onto the idea that the single teachers at the school really should get married and brought up not-so-subtle hints about every other week.
Teatime and Books - Excerpt
“You look happy.” The man’s intense gaze swept over her face and she resisted the urge to squirm when he nodded, as if he had her figured out.
“I just got a miracle. Didn’t think God did those anymore, at least for me.” She really needed to thank Dani for praying.
The man smiled, and the serious expression on his face transformed into a look of one who enjoyed life. Laugh lines emerged beside his eyes, along with a deep dimple to the right of a crooked smile reminiscent of Grandpa O’Neill. “I believe He’s got a few more miracles up His sleeve. At least I hope so. Actually, that’s why I’m here.”
“Are you an actor?” With this handsome man around, the theater could get interesting.
His eyes widened in surprise and then shifted toward the ticket window with its display of show posters. “No.”
The Power of Words - Review
"Focus on Love is the first book I’ve read by Candee Fick and I really enjoyed it. Set in the Wardrobe Dinner Theater world of Colorado, we meet Liz and her two roommates, Dani and Gloria. Dani’s story was told in the previous book, Dance Over Me (which I’m eager to read), and Focus on Love is Liz’s story, which stands alone. . . .
The ending felt a little rushed, but hopefully we’ll see more of Liz and Ryan in the next book. Focus on Love is a sweet and entertaining read that I thoroughly enjoyed."
Tell Tale Book Reviews - Excerpt
“So is this guy any good, or does he just have a business card?”
Liz reached under the bed for her laptop and turned it on. “He has a website listed, so he might have a portfolio online. We’d better check him out and save Mr. Sheridan the hassle.”
“Sure.” Dani whacked her with a pillow. “Check him out or check out his work?”
Heat rose in her face. Curse her pale complexion. “Both?” Except, after Jerry the Jerk, the last thing she needed was to date another photographer.
I Am A Reader - Guest Post
Ten Workplace Romances On the Big Screen
In fiction—and in real life—romance can blossom in the middle of a working relationship. Come to think of it, each of my previous two novels have also featured couples falling in love while keeping up with the day job. But rather than discuss specific books with workplace romances—which perhaps not all of us have read—I started thinking about other stories we romance-genre-lovers can talk about. The stories on the big screen. The “chick-flicks” that make us smile.
So, without further delay, here are ten popular movies (including two classics) where two lonely hearts working together find love.
Reading Is My SuperPower - Review
"Another sweet romance from Candee Fick! The warm characters move right into your heart, and the dinner theater atmosphere (with its delightful nod to C.S. Lewis’ Narnia) is vivid and unique. In fact, the photography and theater elements in Focus on Love give readers a fascinating picture into each of these creative worlds. Ryan and Liz are very relatable characters, and their attraction is palpable. (Some great kisses too!) Overall this is a heartwarming story of love and grace in various forms, and a great choice any time of the year!"
Colorimetry - Excerpt
Within minutes, she had almost tripled the number of pictures on her memory card with a variety of solo and group shots. One of the actors suggested they silently sneak onto the stage itself since the curtain was down and the audience was making plenty of noise while eating their dinners. Soon she had close to live-action images, taken with the large props and backdrop, to add to her collection.
The buzz of energy grew each time the shutter clicked as Liz sank deeper into a creative zone. How was it possible to have such laser-targeted focus on her subjects that her camera almost became a natural extension of her imagination?
She hadn’t felt such freedom in years.
Paulette's Papers - Guest Post
Liz Foster’s Practical Tips to Balance Work and Love (and Life)
Today I’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Foster. In addition to acting at The Wardrobe Dinner Theatre, you’ll often find her with a camera strapped around her neck. Still, since it’s February and love is in the air, I thought I’d ask Liz about mixing romance with the theater.
Theater romances are unique. Of course, there’s the typical proximity factor because the cast spends so much time together during rehearsals and performances. However, sometimes an onstage romance between two characters bleeds over into a backstage attraction too, but those usually don’t last because it’s hard to tell when the acting ends and reality begins.
Wishful Endings - Excerpt
About a hundred feet from the front doors, she spotted the tall cowboy exiting a large truck parked nearby, and her stomach whirred like her fast-action shutter.
Of course, it had to be nerves about showing her pictures to the Sheridans in front of the professional photographer—nothing to do with how handsome he was.
Ryan grinned as his long stride brought him quickly to her side. “Fancy meeting you here this morning. Liz, right?”
Faithfully Bookish - Review
"This author has been recommended to me by a couple of my dearest bookish friends so I had high expectations for this story yet Focus on Love did not disappoint! I’m so happy with this experience and I look forward to reading the author’s backlist and future works."
Cafinated Reads - Excerpt
Liz nudged her camera bag out of the way of her feet and swiveled to face Ryan during the drive.
Of course, from this angle she could easily admire the muscles in his forearms below the rolled-up sleeves of his dress shirt as he steered into traffic. A suit jacket hung on a hook behind his seat.
“My mom served on the foundation’s board for several years.”
“Wait a minute… I didn’t think you were from around here.”
“I’m not.” He glanced over with a grin. “I grew up on a ranch in Montana.”
Among the Reads - Review & Guest Post
"I simply loved Focus on Love! It is such a lovely story of faith, love and learning the incredible love that God has for us."
Ryan Callahan’s Version of “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”
Today, I’d like to introduce you to award-winning photographer Ryan Callahan. My first question is how did a Montana cowboy like you end up working for the Bricker Communications empire?
Glad to be here. (Tips his hat) My adventure started because of a photo contest I saw advertised in my uncle’s camera shop. The grand prize was a trip to tag along with a famous photographer on a shoot. Well, he looked past my inexperience and eventually lobbied to get me an internship with the company. I’ve since moved up the ladder and my mentor is now the CEO. You could say it all started with a lucky break, but I know it was a God-thing.
Locks, Hooks and Books - Excerpt
“I should have guessed you’d be out here with a camera.”
She turned to face Ryan as he leaned out the open window. “You should have seen it. It was magical. And gorgeous.”
“Yes, I see.” He eyed her rather than the trees.
A sudden warmth flooded her cheeks as she swung her camera bag around to her side and hurried around to the passenger side of his truck. She’d be wise to remember that while flirting was fun, it was too soon to feel anything more than friendship for Ryan, no matter how tempting.
Rockin' Book Reviews - Review
"I would highly recommend this book to other readers. It is a sweet love story and also has several life experiences that the characters have to make decisions about and then endure them."
underneath the covers - Excerpt
“Do you want to help me with the middle?” Liz grinned as the little girl nodded like a bobblehead doll. Soon she straddle-walked behind Hannah as they packed the snow tight, then angled their path to intersect where the guys smoothed out the giant base. The activity tugged at memories of the year Grandpa O’Neill had helped her build a snowman and stole Grandma’s scarf for a decoration.
“Hannah, that’s the best middle I’ve ever seen.” Ryan’s praise brought a sweet smile from the precious little girl, filling more of the lonely spots in Liz’s heart. “But do you think Liz can lift it up here?”
“You could help, you know.” Liz paused to straighten a kink out of her back.
“I could.” He waggled his eyebrows, then moved to face her.
With his arms under hers, they lifted the middle section and then sidestepped toward the base. One could imagine they were almost hugging … if not for the icy mass between them.
And only if one were prone to imagining the start of a romance where friendship grew.
And don't forget to enter the giveaway below, if you haven't already...
(The Wardrobe Dinner Theater #2)
Inspirational Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 192 pages
February 13th 2018 by Bling! Romance
Free-spirited Elizabeth Foster turned her back on her father's photography business to pursue musical theater, but a career on the stage remains second to a career behind the camera. The possibility of a one-show contract means she's a few weeks from unemployment forcing her home, and her dreams of pursuing professional photography reemerge. With photography and theater opportunities unfolding before her, Elizabeth faces her biggest challenge yet—listening to her heart.
Meanwhile, sought-after photographer Ryan Callahan has put his career on hold to help his sister's family, but the promise of a bigger assignment could lure him away so he can begin building a family of his own. With professional opportunities and personal obligations pulling at him, Ryan faces his toughest challenge—balancing family, relationships, and work.
If given the choice, what dreams would develop for Elizabeth and Ryan? And will they learn to trust each other enough to focus on love?
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Dance Over Me
September 2016 by Bling! Romance
Danielle Lefontaine, a fledgling actress raised to the lullaby of Broadway, searches for her long-lost brother and her place on the stage, but a jealous cast member and numerous fruitless leads threaten to drop the curtain on her dreams and shine a spotlight on her longing for a place to belong.
Meanwhile, Alex Sheridan is living his dream except for someone to share it with. When Dani dances into his life, he hopes he’s found the missing piece to his heart but fears the bright lights of the stage could steal her away. Will the rhythm of dancing feet usher in their deepest desires or leave them stranded in the wings?
Candee Fick is a multi-published author in both fiction and non-fiction. She is also the wife of a high school football coach and the mother of three children, including a daughter with a rare genetic syndrome. When not busy with her day job, writing, or coaching other authors, she can be found cheering on the home team at sporting events, exploring the great Colorado outdoors, indulging in dark chocolate, and savoring happily-ever-after endings through a good book.
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Tour Giveaway
There are two specific prizes below for this tour. You can also find a giveaway on Goodreads here and another release celebration giveaway here.
1ST PRIZE: 1 winner will receive autographed copies of Catch of a Lifetime, Dance Over Me and Focus On Love, as well as a $25 Shutterfly gift card
2ND PRIZE: 1 winner will receive an autographed copy of Focus On Love
Ends February 28th
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Man robs, pepper-sprays convenience store clerks in Sparks
The robber held the two female clerks at gunpoint, and when he took the money, he pepper-sprayed them and fled.
Man robs, pepper-sprays convenience store clerks in Sparks The robber held the two female clerks at gunpoint, and when he took the money, he pepper-sprayed them and fled. Check out this story on rgj.com: https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2019/12/27/armed-man-robs-2-women-pepper-sprays-them-during-sparks-store/2757167001/
Marcella Corona, Reno Gazette Journal Published 10:25 a.m. PT Dec. 27, 2019 | Updated 10:31 a.m. PT Dec. 27, 2019
A surveillance photo of a man suspected of robbing two women at gunpoint at a convenience store in Sparks on Dec. 26, 2019. (Photo: Provided by the Sparks Police Department)
Police are searching for a man who held two women at gunpoint and then pepper-sprayed them during a convenience store robbery in Sparks.
The robbery was reported at about 6:42 a.m. Thursday at Dad’s Quick Mart, 5212 Sparks Blvd.
The suspect entered the store armed with a black semi-automatic pistol and bear mace or pepper spray, according to Sparks police. He demanded money from the two female clerks, then grabbed cash and sprayed the clerks with mace.
The suspect fled in a newer-looking white Jeep Cherokee.
A photo of the vehicle believed to have been used in a recent convenience store robbery in Sparks. (Photo: Provided by the Sparks Police Department)
Authorities said the vehicle had dark tinted rear windows and silver or aluminum rims.
The suspect was described as a white or light-skinned Hispanic man with dark facial hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, dark shoes, leather work gloves and a white bandanna that partially hid his face.
Investigators said they believe the incident may be related to other robberies reported in Reno and Truckee.
Anyone with information can contact detectives at 775-353-2225 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.
Marcella Corona is a breaking news reporter who covers crime and justice in Northern Nevada. Support her work by subscribing to RGJ.com.
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PLANNING SUBMISSION - BACCHUS HOUSE
Richard Eves Architects are pleased to announce that we have submitted a planning application on behalf of Tees, Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust for the conversion of this existing office unit into a new a new outpatient CAMHS facility. We look forward to working towards getting this on site later this year and keeping you posted on our progress.
Another fantastic year at Richard Eves Architects draws to a close and we would like to thank all our clients, contractors and consultants for their involvement this year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to working with you all and contributing to your success in 2020.
If you would like to be part of our success in 2020 and are considering a new project, please get in touch as we believe every scheme is a chance to explore ideas and seek opportunities. We always enjoy working with new and exciting clients. If you have an opportunity you would like to discuss get in touch in 2020.
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES - HILL CREST
Richard Eves Architects are pleased to announce that construction is continuing at a house refurbishment in Harrogate. This home is located on the edge of the greenbelt and we’re pleased to have developed a scheme with the client to refurb and extend this dwelling. Having achieved success with Harrogate Borough Planning department we’re currently working towards completing phase 1 of the project. We look forward to showing off completed photos of the project in just over a month’s time.
EXPANDING OUR TEAM - HARRY SPENCER
We’d like to introduce Harry Spencer who has joined the Richard Eves Architects team this week. Harry has recently graduated from his Master of Architecture course at Leeds Beckett University and will be taking on the role of Part II Architectural Assistant within our busy office. Working closely with the team he hopes to continue studying towards his Part 3 exams in 2020. Harry brings with him valuable knowledge of the latest BIM software and a flare for design that his evident in his university work. His hobbies include music & football and we’re all looking forward to working alongside him.
COMPLETED PROJECT - HAMPDEN HOUSE, HARROGATE
Richard Eves Architects are pleased to announce that we have completed construction on the upgrade of the facades to further enhance the appearance of Hampden House, Harrogate in relation to both its setting and the wider Conservation Area. Hampden House is a long-established and well- respected residential and nursing care home and is run by a charity; Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd. In addition to the completed facade improvements we will also be adding a pitched roof to the existing Blenheim Wing flat roofed section of the building and also to the bridge link as well as further enhancements throughout the site. The intention here being to link these sections of the building into the overall form of Hampden House and to better integrate its structure within the Conservation Area. We look forward to working further on this project again in the future!
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Cite Website With No Author
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If no author is shown, use the name of the government agency, as in (U.S. Department of. Reference citation for a government print pamphlet or brochure.
Apr 8, 2017. When citing a website with no author or publishing date in-text, in parentheses, cite the first item that appears in the references list entry exactly.
Complete guide to how to cite websites, web pages, social posts, blog posts & online videos in APA, MLA or Harvard format. APA Format. The basic format to cite an entire website, and not a specific page is:. Handle of tweet author. (Year.
The interruption came while author Jonathan Metzl was discussing his latest book. The group also chanted “AIM,” apparently in reference to the American Identity Movement — a rebranding of the white.
Nov 18, 2010 · by Chelsea Lee Perhaps the most common question we get about APA Style is “How do I cite a website?” or “How do I cite something I found on a website?” First, to cite a website.
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1969), an author and contributor to “This American Life” who. Back then, every company needed a website, but no one.
May 8, 2017. To cite a report in a reference entry, include the author, year, title of the report, the report number (if. National healthcare quality report 2012 (Report No. and Human Services, National Center for Health Statistics website:
Feb 01, 2018 · Citations are placed in the context of discussion using the author’s last name and date of publication. When a work has no identified author, cite in text the first few words of the article title using double quotation marks, “headline-style" capitalization, and the year. (“Barcelona to Ban Burqa,” 2010)
Use the following template to cite a website using the IEEE citation style. For help with other source types, like books, PDFs, or websites, check out our other guides.To have your reference list or bibliography automatically made for you, try our free citation generator. Key:
There is no evidence that Rep. On her 2018 campaign website, the New York Democrat said she supported “common-sense gun legislation,” citing New York as an example of a city with “tough gun laws”.
When there is no author for a web page, the title moves to the first position of the reference entry: Example: All 33 Chile miners freed in flawless rescue.
The author, reservist Colonel Nikolai Poroskov, makes reference to “metacontact technology," which. all this is complete nonsense. No parapsychology exists at all, it’s a fairy tale. All the talk.
Feb 01, 2018 · Newspaper article (from the newspaper’s website) with no author. Proper Bibliographic Reference Format: Bibliographic references are double-spaced and.
{{cite web |url=http://www.example.org/ |title=Index of Sharp Things |date=30 April 2005 |website=Encyclopedia of. Author-Date Style
To cite a website in American Psychological Association — or APA — style, start with the author or the organization responsible for authorship and the date of publication.
The author. Reference: Pui CH, et al "Outcome of children with hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A retrospective multinational study" J Clin Oncol 2019; 37: 770-797. Source Reference: Burke.
Aug 1, 2018. Links to helpful websites, citation examples, and personal assistance. If no author name is available, use the first few words of the reference.
Where Is Shakespeare In The Park Kentucky Shakespeare Festival’s performances are held at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Central Park in Louisville, KY. Central Park is located in the heart of Old Louisville’s historic preservation
Citing California. This left me no choice other than filing a lawsuit to set the record straight.” This story has been updated to include statements from Jay Asher, and his attorney. British author.
GSA does not provide a great deal of clarification for specific citation questions. However, they do provide an example for a website with no author on their style page, linked below. At the bottom of the page, they have a box of different types of reference examples. Click on the link to website. Their example has a website with no author.
Apr 17, 2017 · Websites are common sources for essays, but citing them can be tricky; when the site has no clear author, it can be even trickier. The American Psychological Association style has specific guidelines for citing Web pages that do not have authors, both in the text and on the References list at the end of the essay.
and has scrubbed all mentions of the AirPower from its website. Analysts had predicted that Apple might set a release date for AirPower last week, when it released new iPads, Macs and AirPods on.
Nov 27, 2018. Surname(s), Title of the Webpage, Publisher/Production information (if. Reference number (matching the in-text citation number); Author's first initial. Note: Where there is no author, use the web source title enclosed in.
Dec 15, 2015 · Citation Information & Examples [Reference List]. If no author is given, use the title of the document or headings. When not using a narrative, write out the author or authors’ surname(s) and use an ampersand [&] Examples of no page numbers in narrative and paraphrase:
However, she had come through a strong reference and I couldn’t dismiss her summarily. Oh yes, she also bargained hard with vendors. It was no surprise that outsiders soon started believing Saili.
Many futurists are predicting the end of the personal vehicle, and they cite Millennials purported aversion to automobiles. an analysis of auto insurance quote data from users of its website. 2018.
1 This handout does not address direct citation to commercial databases like. has no named author, but the website has a clear institutional owner, use the.
The Election Commission insists on randomised selection of workers for election duty to limit the possibility of political.
The slogan is in reference to John Delaney. an incident that took place during last night’s game at Turner’s Cross," the club wrote on their website in a statement posted on their social media.
MLA Style Guide, 7th Edition: Work with No Author This is a guide for MLA Style. It is based on the Modern Language Association of America’s MLA Handbook for Writers of.
A full template and example to help you write a citation for a Website in the Bluebook Law Review style. Create your citations, reference lists and bibliographies automatically using the APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard referencing styles. How to cite a Website in Bluebook Law Review style. Author Forename Author Surname, Title (Year.
General Tips. When there is no author for a web page, the title moves to the beginning of the reference entry Capitalization: The Webpage title is in sentence case. When an Internet document is more than one Web page, provide a URL that links to the home page or.
The University of Bristol has pulled from its website a claim by. Dominican nuns as a source of reference for Maria of.
"The phrase ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ is used solely to describe a fictitious book by an imaginary author within an entertainment program. as well as the fictional book’s rounded borders “in no.
Sad Friendship Poems That Make You Cry It always seems so strange and stupid, in retrospect, when something precious is handed to you. In this poem, Death offers the promise of immortality. But Dickinson suggests her narrator
Citing concerns over the potential for privacy and civil liberties. said they began receiving notices about the system in the fall. According to its website, Kansas-based company StoneLock offers a.
Nov 2, 2013. You will see what I mean when we discuss the APA PDF citation format in detail, 1.2.2 More than Seven Authors; 1.2.3 Corporate Author; 1.2.4 No Author. Title of the article or topic, Top of the periodical, within the website.
Jun 7, 2016. The medium of publication (Web, Print) is no longer cited. For printed works, the in-text reference includes the author's last name or, if there is.
Jan 08, 2019 · Cite web pages in text as you would any other source, using the author and date if known. If the author is not known, use the title and the date as the in.
What do you do when you cannot find an author for the online article you're trying to cite? Look no further! In this lesson, you'll learn how to.
MLA format follows the author-page method of in-text citation. In-text Citations for Print Sources with No Known Author*. or italicize it if it's a longer work (e.g. plays, books, television shows, entire websites) and provide a page number.
Citing Sources — Chicago — Bibliography style. Books;. for example the Interlibrary Services page is a webpage within the Meriam Library’s website. When citing content from the Web, cite the individual page where you found the information you are citing, not the broader website. Web Page, No Author:
Mar 29, 2019 · How to Cite a Website in Text in APA. Doing in-text citations for a website in APA style for an academic paper or essay can be confusing, especially if you are not sure how much information you are required to include. There are different.
APA Photograph no author citation for APA format. It is important to note that the guidelines available in the APA manual are relatively limited. We have analysed the guidelines closely, contacted the APA Style Editor and consulted the APA blog to provide the following guidance.
6 days ago. When using the Notes-Bibliography style, if no author information is. For Author- Date style, a website citation can often be limited to a mention.
Hd Urdu Poetry Pics Back in the 1960s-70s, Yusuf Dehlvi’s Shama was a very popular Urdu film magazine which published a myriad articles and poetry from sought after littérateurs such as Krishan Chander, Sajjad
Sep 10, 2010. For an online version, see the Ohio State University Library website:. author's name is mentioned in the sentence, it is not necessary to.
annual school census, covered by EduCeleb That Kaduna, one of the large states in Nigeria’s underdeveloped north, is fraught with negative indicators surprises no one. However. the statistical.
citing the inspector general’s report into the matter. Landon “Tucker” Davis is one such person, as chronicled at the Western Values Project website tracking the number of lobbyists and polluting.
As the episode wrapped, no one heard of a bounty raise for Luffy, but fans are convinced that reveal is on its way. The episode made no reference to such a boon. for the same comic book by a single.
According to a statement on the track’s website, the track will be available only to joggers. did not use the word "death" in reference to the problems the track has been having, and declined to.
As a long-time teacher, I prefer to give you the tools to answer citation questions yourself. See the Owl at Purdue: in this case, in-text citations.
No author given. Organization as author. [#] Name of Website in Title Case, “Title, section, or page name in.
I’d rather create something of value that they are excited to receive and return to when they need to reference a particular. On the downside, your readers have no reason to go out of their email.
In response to critics who cite the nation’s increasing dependency on prescription. face-to-face meetings then you may feel less lonely.” On her website, Gretchen Rubin, author of “The Happiness.
Use Cite This For Me's FREE APA citation generator to get accurate citations in. Website; Book; Journal; More. Page specified, author not mentioned in text:
Mar 29, 2019 · How to Cite a Website. If you’re writing a research paper, you’ll likely do quite a bit of research online. If you have websites that you want to use as sources for your paper, an entry for the website must appear in the reference list.
According to the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th Edition, you don’t need to include a website’s author or publishing date unless the information’s available.
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